116 S3011 IS: Affordable Housing for Educational Achievement Demonstration Act
U.S. Senate
2019-12-10
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3011IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2019Mrs. Murray introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo authorize demonstration projects to improve educational and housing outcomes for children.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing for Educational Achievement Demonstration Act or the AHEAD Act.
 2.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are as follows: (1)To provide incentives for local educational agencies to partner with public housing agencies or tribally designated housing entities, and community-based or social service organizations to improve outcomes for children and youth from low-income families, including students experiencing homelessness and students at risk of experiencing homelessness.
 (2)To connect children and families with resources to reduce and prevent child, youth, and family homelessness and increase housing and educational stability.
 (3)To support and evaluate innovative ideas in the areas of educational success and housing stability, in order to develop evidence-based practices.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Early childhood education programThe term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003).
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a partnership that— (A)shall include—
 (i)a local educational agency or tribal educational agency, which shall be designated as the lead agency;
 (ii)a public housing agency or tribally designated housing entity; and (iii)a community-based or social service organization; and
 (B)may include— (i)a housing developer or property owner;
 (ii)an early childhood education program; (iii)a community development financial institution or State housing finance agency;
 (iv)a program that provides shelter to unaccompanied youth who are homeless, which may include a program established or supported under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.);
 (v)a local transportation authority; (vi)an institution of higher education, as described in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001);
 (vii)a child welfare agency; (viii)a public health agency;
 (ix)a domestic violence organization; (x)an owner of a property with a project-based rental assistance contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (2 U.S.C. 1437f); and
 (xi)other community partners. (3)Homeless children and youthsThe term homeless children and youths has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).
 (4)Local collaborative applicantThe term local collaborative applicant means an entity described in section 401(3) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360(3)) that serves the geographic area covered by an eligible entity.
 (5)Local educational agencyThe term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
 (6)Public housing agencyThe term public housing agency has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a).
 (7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (8)Tribal educational agencyThe term tribal educational agency means the agency, department, or instrumentality of an Indian tribe that is primarily responsible for supporting tribal students’ elementary and secondary education.
 (9)Tribally designated housing entityThe term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section 4(22) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103(22)).
 (10)Unaccompanied youthThe term unaccompanied youth has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).
			4.Authorization of demonstration projects
 (a)In generalFrom the funds authorized under section 11(a) and not reserved under section 11(b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall award on a competitive basis—
 (1)planning grants to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to prepare to conduct a demonstration project as described in section 7(a); and
 (2)implementation grants to eligible entities (which shall include eligible entities that received a planning grant under paragraph (1) and eligible entities that demonstrate that they have completed the activities described in section 7(a)) to enable such eligible entities to conduct a demonstration project as described in section 7(b).
				(b)Duration of grants
 (1)Planning grantsA planning grant awarded under this section shall be for a term of not more than 2 years. (2)Implementation grantsAn implementation grant awarded under this section shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.
				(c)Minimum awards
 (1)Planning grantsThe amount of a planning grant awarded under this section shall be for not less than $150,000. (2)Implementation grantsThe amount of an implementation grant awarded under this section shall be for not less than $250,000.
 (d)Tribal communitiesNot less than 2 planning grants and 2 implementation grants shall be awarded under this section to an eligible entity that includes a tribally designated housing entity or a tribal educational agency.
 (e)Geographic diversityIn awarding planning grants and implementation grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure representation from all geographic regions of the United States.
			5.Application requirements
 (a)Planning grantAn eligible entity that desires a planning grant shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Such application shall include—
 (1)a comprehensive needs assessment, including information about— (A)the number and percentage of homeless children and youths enrolled in schools served by, and the socioeconomic and racial demographics of, the local educational agency that is a partner in the eligible entity;
 (B)the number and percentage of students who were chronically absent and the number and percentage of students who were suspended from schools served by the local educational agency that is a partner in the eligible entity, disaggregated by homeless status, race and ethnicity, income status, disability status, and English language learner status, except in the case that such disaggregation would result in revealing personally identifiable information; and
 (C)the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) and results from academic assessments described under section 1111(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)) for students served by the local educational agency that is a partner in the eligible entity, disaggregated by homeless status, race and ethnicity, income status, disability status, and English language learner status, except in the case that such disaggregation would result in revealing personally identifiable information;
 (2)a description of how the eligible entity will— (A)conduct sufficient stakeholder outreach within the community, including through public hearings and engagement with students, parents, teachers, and principals and other school leaders, in order to inform the development of the memorandum of understanding described in subparagraph (B) and the activities carried out through the demonstration project described in subsection (b)(3)(B); and
 (B)develop the memorandum of understanding described in section 7(a)(1); (3)a description of the goals of the demonstration project, which shall include improving outcomes and creating educational and housing stability for children from low-income families;
 (4)a description of the target population to be served using grant funds, which may include homeless children and youths, unaccompanied youths, children or youths living in public or subsidized housing, or children that face other risk factors;
 (5)an assurance that each local educational agency that is a partner in the eligible entity will meet the applicable requirements of paragraphs (3) and (6) of section 722(g) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11432(g) (3) and (6));
 (6)a description, including a timeline and a budget, of how the eligible entity plans to spend planning grant funds consistent with section 7(a); and
 (7)a description of how the eligible entity will improve the identification of children and youth experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness.
 (b)Implementation grantAn eligible entity that desires an implementation grant to conduct a demonstration project shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Such application shall include—
 (1)a description of how the eligible entity used funds under section 7(a), if such entity received a planning grant under subsection (a);
 (2)a memorandum of understanding between all partners of the eligible entity, which includes the information described in section 7(a)(1);
 (3)a description of— (A)the goals described in subsection (a)(3), updated as necessary to reflect the results of the planning period, if applicable;
 (B)the activities the eligible entity plans to conduct, in accordance with section 7(b), including any evidence-based practices to promote housing and educational stability if the eligible entity chooses to use such evidence-based practices;
 (C)how the eligible entity conducted stakeholder outreach described in subsection (a)(2)(A) that informed the demonstration project; and
 (D)the outcomes for children that the eligible entity plans to achieve, including how the eligible entity will collect data in accordance with section 8;
 (4)a description, including a timeline and a budget, of how the eligible entity plans to spend grant funds consistent with section 7(b);
 (5)an assurance that the eligible entity will provide State, local, or private matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 10 percent of the amount of funds awarded under the grant, which may be provided in cash or in-kind, to support the demonstration project, except if the Secretary grants a waiver of such requirement upon the petition of the eligible entity due to the eligible entity demonstrating financial need;
 (6)a description of how the eligible entity will coordinate services with those provided by— (A)the State educational agency, the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children and Youths, other local educational agencies, and the local educational agencies’ homeless liaisons;
 (B)the public and private child health and welfare systems and Federal housing, early childhood, education, juvenile justice, and child health and welfare programs, such as—
 (i)the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.); and (ii)programs authorized under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); and
 (C)the local collaborative applicant; and (7)an assurance that the eligible entity will participate in the evaluation described in section 8(a).
 6.Selection criteriaIn selecting among applications to receive grants under this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall take into account—
 (1)the potential of each eligible entity to plan and carry out a demonstration project that meets the goals described in section 5(a)(3);
 (2)the relative performance of the public housing agency that is a partner in the eligible entity, as measured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Assessment System;
 (3)the capacity of the eligible entity to share relevant data between partner entities, as described in the memorandum of understanding under section 7(a)(1);
 (4)the evidence-based practices— (A)the eligible entity will investigate under a planning grant; and
 (B)to promote housing and educational stability if the eligible entity chooses to use such evidence-based practices under an implementation grant; and
 (5)the degree to which the eligible entity has conducted sufficient outreach described in section 5(a)(2)(A) within the community to be served by the implementation grant.
			7.Uses of funds
 (a)Planning grantsAn eligible entity that receives a planning grant under section 4(a)(1) shall use the grant funds— (1)to develop a memorandum of understanding (which may be an existing or amended memorandum of understanding) between all partners of the eligible entity describing the demonstration project that the eligible entity plans to conduct, including—
 (A)the roles and responsibilities of each partner agency; (B)the intended outcomes of the demonstration project;
 (C)how each partner agency will share relevant data, if applicable, consistent with the requirements of section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) (commonly referred to as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974); and
 (D)a timeline for the demonstration project; (2)to conduct planning, collaboration activities, stakeholder and community outreach, public hearings, and listening sessions, including engagement with the community, students, parents, teachers, and principals and other school leaders;
 (3)to increase the capacity of the eligible entity to share relevant data; and (4)to investigate innovative approaches and evidence-based practices to meeting the goals under section 5(a)(3).
 (b)Implementation grantsAn eligible entity that receives an implementation grant under section 4(a)(2) shall use the grant funds to implement a demonstration project that meets the goals identified in section 5(a)(3), which shall include for one or more of the following activities:
 (1)To increase educational support for homeless children and youths or for children living in public or subsidized housing, such as through providing academic instruction or mentorship, offering afterschool programs, facilitating credit accrual to promote on-time high school graduation, or supporting students to access supplies or assistance needed for attendance and participation in school.
 (2)To facilitate family engagement in education for families of homeless children and youths, or families living in public or subsidized housing.
 (3)To provide housing assistance that promotes educational stability and success. (4)To hire personnel to assist families in addressing housing needs, such as through housing counselors, client advocates, or housing and education navigators.
 (5)To conduct outreach and collaborate with local entities that provide educational and housing supports for unaccompanied youths who are homeless, including entities funded by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.).
 (6)To improve access to high-quality early childhood education programs for homeless children or children living in public or subsidized housing, such as through providing transportation to access early childhood programs or helping families access child care during nontraditional hours.
 (7)To provide school-based or community-based services for low-income children and their families, which may include case management, health, mental health, employment, or other social services.
 (8)To promote access to and success in postsecondary education and workforce training opportunities for homeless children and youths or students living in public or subsidized housing, or to increase higher education, job training, workforce, adult education, parenting, and employment supports for families of homeless children and youths or families living in public or subsidized housing.
 (9)To provide professional development opportunities for teachers, principals, and other school leaders, housing and homeless providers, or other social service providers, including training on best practices for meeting the needs of homeless children and youths and their families, or for supporting socioeconomically and racially diverse classrooms.
 (10)To promote housing stability for youth who leave foster care after the age of 18 or who have left foster care after the age of 16 to adoption or guardianship, which may include intensive case management or coordination with the family unification program described in section 8(x) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(x)).
 (11)To support programs that focus on building self-sufficiency skills, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being for youth at risk of homelessness.
				8.Evaluations and reports
 (a)EvaluationsThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a rigorous, independent evaluation of each implementation grant awarded under section 4 and report the findings of each such evaluation to Congress. Such an evaluation shall examine the results of the demonstration project on the following outcomes for children:
 (1)Achievement outcomes, as measured under clauses (i) and (iii) of section 1111(c)(4)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(i) and (iii)).
 (2)Housing and educational stability. (3)Other measures of child well-being and neighborhood opportunity, as determined by the Secretary.
 (b)ReportsEach eligible entity receiving an implementation grant under section 4 shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, a report detailing the effects of the demonstration project on the outcomes for children described in subsection (a). Such reports shall be made publicly available on the Department of Education’s website, and shall be submitted—
 (1)at the end of the third year of the 5-year grant period; and (2)at the end of such grant period.
 9.Supplement, not supplantAn eligible entity shall use Federal funds received under this Act only to supplement the funds that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, be made available from State and local sources for activities described in this Act, and not to supplant such funds.
 10.NondiscriminationNo individual in the United States may, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that is funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this Act.
		11.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026 in order to carry out this Act.
 (b)Technical assistance and evaluationFrom the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for any fiscal year, the Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent of funds to provide technical assistance, conduct an evaluation of a demonstration project under section 8(a), and disseminate best practices.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2466
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			October 29, 2009
			Mr. Cornyn introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To reduce temporarily the duty on
		  artificial flowers of man-made fibers assembled as floral
		  stems.

		1.Artificial flowers of man-made fibers
			 assembled as floral stems
			(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the
			 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
			 numerical sequence the following new heading:

								9902.01.00Artificial flowers of man-made fibers assembled as floral stems
						(provided for in subheading 6702.90.35)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


115 HR 1267 IH: Personal Health Investment Today Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-03-01
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1267IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 1, 2017Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Kind, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Bishop of Michigan, Ms. Sewell of Alabama, Mr. Sessions, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Personal Health Investment Today Act or the PHIT Act. 2.Findings and purpose (a)FindingsCongress finds that—
(1)almost 20 percent of American children between the ages of 2 and 19 are overweight or suffer from obesity; (2)8 of the 9 most expensive illnesses in the United States are more common among overweight and obese individuals;
(3)according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the increase in the number of overweight and obese Americans between 1987 and 2001 resulted in a 27 percent increase in per capita health care costs; (4)the World Health Organization determined that in the United States a $1 investment in physical activity alone (in time and equipment) would reduce medical expenses by $3.20;
(5)research indicates that 2 in 5 Americans would become more physically active if offered a financial incentive; (6)the United States ranks last in the world in reducing the number of preventable deaths resulting from obesity-related chronic illnesses; and
(7)engaging in physical activities at young ages when children are learning lifelong behaviors can have a significant impact on their long-term health. (b)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to promote health and prevent disease, particularly diseases related to being overweight and obese, by—
(1)encouraging healthier lifestyles; (2)providing financial incentives to ease the financial burden of engaging in healthy behavior; and
(3)increasing the ability of individuals and families to participate in physical fitness activities. 3.Certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise treated as amounts paid for medical care (a)In generalSection 213(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting , or, and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(E)for qualified sports and fitness expenses.. (b)Qualified sports and fitness expensesSection 213(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph:

(12)Qualified sports and fitness expenses
(A)In generalThe term qualified sports and fitness expenses means amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity including— (i)for membership at a fitness facility,
(ii)for participation or instruction in a program of physical exercise or physical activity, and (iii)for equipment for use in a program (including a self-directed program) of physical exercise or physical activity.
(B)Overall dollar limitationThe aggregate amount treated as qualified sports and fitness expenses with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed $1,000 ($2,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of household (as defined in section 2(b))). (C)Fitness facility definedFor purposes of subparagraph (A)(i), the term fitness facility means a facility—
(i)providing instruction in a program of physical exercise, offering facilities for the preservation, maintenance, encouragement, or development of physical fitness, or serving as the site of such a program of a State or local government, (ii)which is not a private club owned and operated by its members,
(iii)which does not offer golf, hunting, sailing, or riding facilities, (iv)whose health or fitness facility is not incidental to its overall function and purpose, and
(v)which is fully compliant with the State of jurisdiction and Federal anti-discrimination laws. (D)Treatment of exercise videos, etcVideos, books, and similar materials shall be treated as described in subparagraph (A)(ii) if the content of such materials constitute instruction in a program of physical exercise or physical activity.
(E)Limitations related to sports and fitness equipmentAmounts paid for equipment described in subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be treated as a qualified sports and fitness expense only— (i)if such equipment is utilized exclusively for participation in fitness, exercise, sport, or other physical activity programs,
(ii)if such equipment is not apparel or footwear, and (iii)in the case of any item of sports equipment (other than exercise equipment), with respect to so much of the amount paid for such item as does not exceed $250.
(F)Programs which include components other than physical exercise and physical activityRules similar to the rules of section 213(d)(6) shall apply in the case of any program that includes physical exercise or physical activity and also other components. For purposes of the preceding sentence, travel and accommodations shall be treated as an other component.. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 4567 IH: FAFSA Translation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-09-27
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4567IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 27, 2019Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Soto, Mr. Espaillat, and Ms. Jackson Lee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to translate the
			 FAFSA into foreign languages, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the FAFSA Translation Act. 2.Translation of FAFSA into foreign languagesSection 483(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1090(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (13)Translation into foreign languagesThe Secretary shall— (A)translate the forms developed under this subsection into not fewer than 11 foreign languages, to be determined by the Secretary; and
 (B)make the translated forms available to applicants in paper and electronic formats.. 3.Effective dateThe amendment made by section 2 shall take effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II

		Calendar No. 87

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 870

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 21, 2005

			Ms. Cantwell introduced

			 the following bill; which was read the first time

			April 22, 2005

			Read the second time and placed on the

			 calendar

		A BILL

		To prohibit energy market

		  manipulation.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the

			 Electricity Needs Rules and Oversight

			 Now (ENRON) Act.

		2.Prohibition of energy

			 market manipulation

			(a)ProhibitionPart II of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.

			 824 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					215.Prohibition of

				market manipulationIt shall

				be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to use or employ, in

				connection with the purchase or sale of electric energy or the purchase or sale

				of transmission services subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, any

				manipulative or deceptive device or contrivance in contravention of such

				regulations as the Commission may promulgate as appropriate in the public

				interest or for the protection of electric

				ratepayers.

					.

			(b)Rates resulting

			 from market manipulationSection 205(a) of the Federal Power Act (16

			 U.S.C. 824d(a)) is amended by inserting after not just and

			 reasonable the following: or that result from a manipulative or

			 deceptive device or contrivance.

		April 22, 2005

		Read the second time and placed on the

		  calendar


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5273
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 11, 2010
			Mr. Langevin (for
			 himself and Mr. Kennedy) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend
		  certain tax benefits relating to certain disasters.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 National Disaster Tax Extenders
			 Act.
		2.Casualty loss
			 deduction for disaster loss allowed whether or not taxpayer itemizes other
			 deductions
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (a) of section 62 of such Code (defining
			 adjusted gross income) is amended by inserting after paragraph (21) the
			 following new paragraph:

					(22)Disaster
				lossesThe deduction allowed by section 165 for any loss
				attributable to a disaster occurring—
						(A)in an area
				subsequently determined by the President to warrant assistance by the Federal
				Government under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
				Assistance Act, and
						(B)before January 1,
				2011.
						.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to losses
			 sustained after December 31, 2009, by individuals residing in areas warranting
			 assistance as determined by the President after such date.
			3.Deductibility of
			 personal casualty losses attributable to federally declared disasters
			(a)In
			 generalSubclause (I) of section 165(h)(3)(B)(i) is amended by
			 striking January 1, 2010 and inserting January 1,
			 2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateExcept as otherwise
			 provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to
			 losses attributable to disasters occurring after December 31, 2009.
			4.Expensing of
			 certain qualified disaster expenses
			(a)In
			 generalSubparagraph (A) of section 198A(b)(2) is amended by
			 striking January 1, 2010 and inserting January 1,
			 2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to
			 expenditures on account of disasters occurring after December 31, 2009.
			5.Five-year
			 carryback of net operating losses attributable to federally declared
			 disasters
			(a)In
			 generalSubclause (I) of section 172(j)(1)(A)(i) is amended by
			 striking January 1, 2010 and inserting January 1,
			 2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to losses
			 attributable to disasters occurring after December 31, 2009.
			6.Expensing and
			 special depreciation allowance for qualified disaster assistance
			 property
			(a)In
			 generalSubclause (I) of section 168(n)(2)(A)(ii) is amended by
			 striking January 1, 2010 and inserting January 1,
			 2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to disasters
			 occurring after December 31, 2009.


117 HRES 368 IH: Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the “National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls”.
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2021-05-04
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 368IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 4, 2021Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Stanton, Ms. McCollum, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Soto, Ms. Leger Fernandez, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Pocan, and Ms. Davids of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes compared to any other group of people in the United States;Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that homicide is the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age;Whereas in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average;Whereas Native Hawaiians experience a disproportionately high rate of human trafficking with 64 percent of human trafficking victims in the State of Hawai’i identifying as at least part Native Hawaiian;Whereas American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls have a heightened risk for sex trafficking and continue to go missing and murdered across the country at disproportionate rates;Whereas American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian victims of violence include women and girls, children, men, two-spirit individuals, and elders;Whereas the current spectrum of violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women is exacerbated by the systemic barriers embedded within the Federal Government that have created living conditions where women are vulnerable to violence;Whereas there is little data that exists on the number of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls in the United States due to complex jurisdictional issues at the Tribal, State, and Federal levels;Whereas investigation into cases of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls is made difficult for Tribal law enforcement agencies due to a lack of resources and the complex jurisdictional scheme that exists in Indian country;Whereas violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls exists in less pressing times, and the COVID–19 pandemic has increased the prevalence of violence by exacerbating already existing issues including: lack of safe housing, lack of space in to maintain COVID–19 safety protocols, lack of personal protective equipment for staff at Tribal shelters and victim services programs, limited transportation to shelters, and lack of access to life-saving health care;Whereas the current funding available in Indian country is inadequate to address the needs of victims, from the provision of basic, emergency services and responses to more comprehensive, long-term services in normal times, and even less so during the COVID–19 pandemic;Whereas Federal agencies must implement the Not Invisible Act and Savanna’s Act and work with the Department of the Interior’s Missing & Murdered Unit to prioritize investigations of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives; andWhereas without recognition of this crisis and adequate Federal assistance and improved distribution of lifesaving resources for Tribal governments, American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls will continue to experience disproportionate rates of violence, and go missing and be murdered at the highest rates in the country: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls; and(2)calls on the people of the United States and interested groups—(A)to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and girls whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and(B)to demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 1675

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			September 12, 2005

			Mr. Santorum introduced

			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To suspend temporarily the duty on

		  2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene.

		1.Suspension of duty on

			 2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene

			(a)In

			 generalSubchapter II of

			 chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by

			 inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

								9902.39.142,3-Dichloronitrobenzene (CAS No.

						3209–22–1) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47)FreeNo changeNo

						changeOn or before 12/31/2009

					.

			(b)Effective

			 dateThe amendment made by

			 subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for

			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this

			 Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6242
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 29, 2010
			Mr. Childers
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To render inadmissible to the United States aliens who
		  have been convicted of a sex offense against a minor, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 International Child Protection Act of
			 2010.
		2.Preventing
			 admission of aliens convicted of sex offenses against minorsSection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

				(J)Sex
				offenders
					(i)In
				generalAny alien convicted
				of, or who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which
				constitute the essential elements of, a sex offense is inadmissible.
					(ii)Definitions
						(I)In
				generalFor purposes of
				clause (i), the term sex offense means a criminal offense,
				including a Federal offense, against a minor that involves any of the
				following:
							(aa)Solicitation to
				engage in sexual conduct.
							(bb)Use
				in a sexual performance.
							(cc)Solicitation to
				practice prostitution (whether for financial or other forms of
				remuneration).
							(dd)Video voyeurism
				as described in section 1801 of title 18, United States Code.
							(ee)Possession,
				production, or distribution of child pornography.
							(ff)Criminal sexual
				conduct involving a minor, or the use of the Internet to facilitate or attempt
				such conduct.
							(gg)Sex
				trafficking of children as described in section 1591 of title 18, United States
				Code.
							(hh)Transporting a
				minor in interstate or foreign commerce, or in any commonwealth, territory, or
				possession of the United States, with intent that the individual engage in
				prostitution, or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged
				with a criminal offense.
							(ii)Any
				other conduct that by its nature is a sex offense against a minor.
							(II)ExceptionsThe
				term sex offense shall not include the following:
							(aa)A foreign conviction if it was not obtained
				with sufficient safeguards for fundamental fairness and due process for the
				accused under guidelines or regulations established under section 112 of the
				Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (title I of Public Law 109–248;
				42 U.S.C. 16911).
							(bb)An
				offense involving consensual sexual conduct if the victim was at least 13 years
				old and the offender was not more than 4 years older than the victim.
							(III)MinorFor purposes of subclause (I), the term
				minor means an individual who has not attained the age of 18
				years.
						.
		3.Sense of
			 CongressIt is the sense of
			 the Congress that the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and
			 the Secretary of State should work with law enforcement agencies of foreign
			 countries and appropriate international organizations to establish information
			 reporting mechanisms sufficient to enable the implementation of the amendment
			 made by section 2.


116 HR 5504 IH: Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-10-05
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5504IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 5, 2021Mr. Stanton (for himself and Mr. Meijer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2021.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)Member agenciesThe term member agencies means each of—(A)the Environmental Protection Agency;(B)the Department of the Interior;(C)the Department of Agriculture;(D)the Corps of Engineers;(E)the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;(F)the Economic Development Administration;(G)the Department of Housing and Urban Development;(H)the Department of Transportation;(I)the Department of Energy;(J)the Department of Education;(K)the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences;(L)the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund;(M)the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (N)the Corporation for National and Community Service; and(O)such other agencies, departments, and bureaus that elect to participate in the Urban Waters program as the missions, authorities, and appropriated funding of those agencies, departments, and bureaus allow. (3)SecretariesThe term Secretaries means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture.(4)Urban Waters ambassadorThe term Urban Waters ambassador means a person who—(A)is locally based near the applicable Urban Waters partnership location; and(B)serves in a central coordinating role for the work carried out in the applicable Urban Waters partnership location with respect to the Urban Waters program.(5)Urban Waters nonpartnership locationThe term Urban Waters nonpartnership location means an urban or municipal site and the associated watershed or waterbody of the site—(A)that receives Federal support for activities that advance the purpose of the Urban Waters program; but(B)(i)that is not formally designated as an Urban Waters partnership location; and(ii)for which is not maintained—(I)an active partnership with an Urban Waters ambassador; or(II)an Urban Waters partnership location workplan.(6)Urban Waters partnership locationThe term Urban Waters partnership location means an urban or municipal site and the associated watershed or waterbody of the site for which—(A)the Administrator, in collaboration with the heads of the other member agencies, has formally designated as a partnership location under the Urban Waters program; and(B)an active partnership with an Urban Waters ambassador is maintained.(7)Urban Waters partnership location workplanThe term Urban Waters partnership location workplan means the plan for projects and actions that is coordinated across an Urban Waters partnership location.(8)Urban Waters programThe term Urban Waters program means the program established under section 3(a). 3.Urban Waters Federal Partnership program(a)AuthorizationThere is authorized a program, to be known as the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, administered by the partnership of the member agencies—(1)to jointly support and execute the goals of the Urban Waters program through the independent authorities and appropriated funding of the member agencies; and(2)to advance the purpose described in subsection (b) within designated Urban Waters partnership locations and other urban and suburban communities in the United States.(b)Program purposeThe purpose of the Urban Waters program is to reconnect urban communities, particularly urban communities that are overburdened or economically distressed, with associated waterways by improving coordination among Federal agencies.(c)Program requirements(1)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretaries and, as appropriate, the heads of the other member agencies, shall maintain the Urban Waters program in accordance with this subsection.(2)Urban Waters Federal Partnership Steering Committee(A)Establishment(i)In generalThe Administrator shall establish a steering committee for the Urban Waters program (referred to in this paragraph as the steering committee).(ii)ChairThe Administrator shall serve as chairperson of the steering committee.(iii)Vice-chairsThe Secretaries shall serve as vice-chairpersons of the steering committee. (iv)MembershipIn addition to the Administrator and the Secretaries, the members of the steering committee shall be the senior officials (or their designees) from such member agencies as the Administrator shall designate.(B)DutiesThe steering committee shall provide general guidance to the member agencies with respect to the Urban Waters program, including guidance with respect to—(i)the identification of annual priority issues for special emphasis within Urban Waters partnership locations; and(ii)the identification of funding opportunities, which shall be communicated to all Urban Waters partnership locations.(C)Interagency financingNotwithstanding section 1346 of title 31, United States Code, section 708 of division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116–260), or any other similar provision of law, member agencies may—(i)provide interagency financing to the steering committee; and(ii)directly transfer such amounts as are necessary to support the activities of the steering committee.(3)Authority(A)Partnership locations(i)Partnership locationsThe Administrator and the Secretaries shall maintain an active partnership program under the Urban Waters program at each Urban Waters partnership location, including each Urban Waters partnership location in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, by providing—(I)technical assistance for projects to be carried out within the Urban Waters partnership location;(II)funding for projects to be carried out within the Urban Waters partnership location;(III)funding for an Urban Waters ambassador for the Urban Waters partnership location; and(IV)coordination support with other member agencies with respect to activities carried out at the Urban Waters partnership location.(ii)New partnership locations(I)In generalThe Administrator and the Secretaries may, in consultation with the heads of other member agencies, establish new Urban Waters partnership locations. (II)Nonpartnership locationsA community with an Urban Waters nonpartnership location may, at the discretion of the community, seek to have the Urban Waters nonpartnership location designated as an Urban Waters partnership location.(B)Authorized activities(i)Definition of eligible entityIn this subparagraph, the term eligible entity means— (I)a State;(II)a territory or possession of the United States;(III)the District of Columbia;(IV)an Indian Tribe;(V)a unit of local government;(VI)a public or private institution of higher education;(VII)a public or private nonprofit institution;(VIII)an intertribal consortium;(IX)an interstate agency; and(X)any other entity determined to be appropriate by the Administrator.(ii)ActivitiesIn carrying out the Urban Waters program, a member agency may—(I)encourage, cooperate with, and render technical services to and provide financial assistance to support—(aa)Urban Water ambassadors to conduct activities with respect to the applicable Urban Waters partnership location, including—(AA)convening the appropriate Federal and non-Federal partners for the Urban Waters partnership location;(BB)developing and carrying out an Urban Waters partnership location workplan; (CC)leveraging available Federal and non-Federal resources for projects within the Urban Waters partnership location; and(DD)sharing information and best practices with the Urban Waters Learning Network established under subparagraph (C); and(bb)an eligible entity in carrying out—(AA)projects at Urban Water partnership locations that provide habitat or water quality improvements, increase river recreation, enhance community resiliency, install infrastructure, strengthen community engagement with and education with respect to water resources, or support planning, coordination, and execution of projects identified in the applicable Urban Waters partnership location workplan; and(BB)planning, research, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, studies, monitoring, training, and outreach to advance the purpose described in subsection (b) within Urban Waters partnership locations and in Urban Waters nonpartnership locations; and(II)transfer funds to or enter into interagency agreements with other member agencies as necessary to carry out the Urban Waters program.(C)Urban Waters learning networkThe Administrator and the Secretaries shall maintain an Urban Waters Learning Network—(i)to share information, resources, and tools between Urban Waters partnership locations and with other interested communities; and(ii)to carry out community-based capacity building that advances the goals of the Urban Waters program.(D)Workplan progressProgress in addressing the goals of the Urban Waters partnership location workplan of an Urban Waters partnership location shall be shared with the Urban Waters program at regular intervals, as determined by the Administrator and the Secretaries. (d)Reports to CongressThe Administrator and the Secretaries shall annually submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the progress in carrying out the Urban Waters program, which shall include—(1)a description of the use of funds under the Urban Waters program;(2)a description of the progress made in carrying out Urban Waters partnership location workplans; and(3)any additional information that the Administrator and the Secretaries determine to be appropriate.(e)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out the Urban Waters program $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.(2)Use of fundsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, activities carried out using amounts made available to the Administrator under paragraph (1) may be used in conjunction with amounts made available from—(A)other member agencies; and(B)non-Federal entities that participate in the Urban Waters program.


110 HR 2976 IH: Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-07-10
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2976
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 10, 2007
			Mr. Weiner introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To halt Saudi support for institutions that fund, train,
		  incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and to secure
		  full Saudi cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of
			 2007.
		2.FindingsCongress makes the following
			 findings:
			(1)United Nations
			 Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001) mandates that all states refrain
			 from providing any form of support, active or passive, to entities or persons
			 involved in terrorist acts, take the necessary steps to prevent
			 the commission of terrorist acts, and deny safe haven to those
			 who finance, plan, support, or commit terrorist acts.
			(2)The Council on
			 Foreign Relations concluded in an October 2002 report on terrorist financing
			 that [f]or years, individuals and charities based in Saudi Arabia have
			 been the most important source of funds for al-Qaeda, and for years, Saudi
			 officials have turned a blind eye to this problem.
			(3)In a June 2004
			 report entitled Update on the Global Campaign Against Terrorist
			 Financing, the Council on Foreign Relations reported that [w]e
			 find it regrettable and unacceptable that since September 11, 2001, we know of
			 not a single Saudi donor of funds to terrorist groups who has been publicly
			 punished.
			(4)According to the
			 final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United
			 States, when asked where terrorist leaders would likely locate their bases,
			 military officers and government officials repeatedly listed Saudi Arabia as a
			 prime location.
			(5)A
			 report released on January 28, 2005 by Freedom House’s Center for Religious
			 Freedom found that Saudi Arabia is the state most responsible for the
			 propagation of material promoting hatred, intolerance, and violence within
			 United States mosques and Islamic centers, and that these publications are
			 often official publications of a Saudi ministry or distributed by the Embassy
			 of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C.
			(6)During a July 2003
			 hearing on terrorism before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and
			 Homeland Security of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, David
			 Aufhauser, General Counsel of the Treasury Department, stated that Saudi Arabia
			 is, in many cases, the epicenter of financing for
			 terrorism.
			(7)The New York Times,
			 citing United States and Israeli sources, reported on September 17, 2003, that
			 at least 50 percent of the current operating budget of Hamas comes from
			 people in Saudi Arabia.
			(8)The Middle East
			 Media Research Institute concluded in a July 3, 2003, report on Saudi support
			 for Palestinian terrorists that for decades, the royal family of the
			 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been the main financial supporter of Palestinian
			 groups fighting Israel. The report notes specifically that
			 Saudi-sponsored organizations have funneled over $4,000,000,000 to finance the
			 Palestinian intifada that began in September 2000.
			(9)A
			 joint committee of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the
			 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives
			 issued a report on July 24, 2003, that quotes various United States Government
			 personnel who complained that the Saudis refused to cooperate in the
			 investigation of Osama bin Laden and his network both before and after the
			 September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
			(10)After the 1996
			 bombing of the Khobar Towers housing complex at Dahran, Saudi Arabia, which
			 killed 19 United States Air Force personnel and wounded approximately 400
			 people, the Government of Saudi Arabia refused to allow United States officials
			 to question individuals held in detention by the Saudis in connection with the
			 attack.
			(11)As recounted by
			 counterterrorism officials in a September 2003 issue of Time Magazine, Saudi
			 Arabia denied United States officials access to several suspects in the custody
			 of the Government of Saudi Arabia, including a Saudi Arabian citizen in
			 detention for months who had knowledge of extensive plans to inject poison gas
			 in the New York City subway system.
			(12)The United States
			 Commission on International Religious Freedom has reported that Saudi Arabian
			 Government-funded textbooks used both in Saudi Arabia and also in North
			 American Islamic schools and mosques have been found to encourage incitement to
			 violence against non-Muslims.
			(13)There are
			 indications that, since the May 12, 2003, suicide bombings in Riyadh, the
			 Government of Saudi Arabia is making a more serious effort to combat
			 terrorism.
			3.Sense of
			 CongressIt is the sense of
			 Congress that—
			(1)it is imperative
			 that the Government of Saudi Arabia immediately and unconditionally—
				(A)provide complete,
			 unrestricted, and unobstructed cooperation to the United States, including the
			 unsolicited sharing of relevant intelligence in a consistent and timely
			 fashion, in the investigation of groups and individuals that are suspected of
			 financing, supporting, plotting, or committing an act of terror against United
			 States citizens anywhere in the world, including within the Kingdom of Saudi
			 Arabia;
				(B)permanently close
			 all charities, schools, or other organizations or institutions in the Kingdom
			 of Saudi Arabia that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid
			 and abet terrorism anywhere in the world (hereafter in this Act referred to as
			 Saudi-based terror organizations), including by means of
			 providing support for the families of individuals who have committed acts of
			 terrorism;
				(C)end funding or
			 other support by the Government of Saudi Arabia for charities, schools, and any
			 other organizations or institutions outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that
			 train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism anywhere
			 in the world (hereafter in this Act referred to as offshore terror
			 organizations), including by means of providing support for the
			 families of individuals who have committed acts of terrorism; and
				(D)block all funding
			 from private Saudi citizens and entities to any Saudi-based terror organization
			 or offshore terrorism organization; and
				(2)the President, in
			 deciding whether to make the certification under section 4, should judge
			 whether the Government of Saudi Arabia has continued and sufficiently expanded
			 the efforts to combat terrorism that it redoubled after the May 12, 2003,
			 bombing in Riyadh.
			4.Sanctions
			(a)Restrictions on
			 exports and diplomatic travelUnless the President makes the
			 certification described in subsection (c), the President shall take the
			 following actions:
				(1)Prohibit the
			 export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and prohibit the issuance of a license
			 for the export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, of—
					(A)any defense
			 articles or defense services on the United States Munitions List under section
			 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
			 U.S.C. 2778) for which special export controls are warranted under such Act (22
			 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.); and
					(B)any item
			 identified on the Commerce Control List maintained under part 774 of title 15,
			 Code of Federal Regulations.
					(2)Restrict travel of
			 Saudi diplomats assigned to Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New
			 York, the Saudi Consulate General in Houston, or the Saudi Consulate in Los
			 Angeles to a 25-mile radius of Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New
			 York, the Saudi Consulate General in Houston, or the Saudi Consulate in Los
			 Angeles, respectively.
				(b)WaiverThe
			 President may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President—
				(1)determines that it
			 is in the national security interest of the United States to do so; and
				(2)submits to the
			 appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the reasons for
			 such determination.
				(c)CertificationThe
			 President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a
			 certification of any determination made by the President after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act that the Government of Saudi Arabia—
				(1)is fully
			 cooperating with the United States in investigating and preventing terrorist
			 attacks;
				(2)has
			 permanently closed all Saudi-based terror organizations;
				(3)has ended any
			 funding or other support by the Government of Saudi Arabia for any offshore
			 terror organization; and
				(4)has exercised
			 maximum efforts to block all funding from private Saudi citizens and entities
			 to offshore terrorist organizations.
				5.Report
			(a)Requirement for
			 reportNot later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, and every 12 months thereafter until the President makes the
			 certification described in section 4(c), the Secretary of State shall submit to
			 the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress made by the
			 Government of Saudi Arabia toward meeting the conditions described in
			 paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 4(c).
			(b)FormThe
			 report submitted under subsection (a) shall be in unclassified form but may
			 include a classified annex.
			6.Appropriate
			 congressional committees definedIn this Act, the term appropriate
			 congressional committees means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
			 Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
			 Representatives.


115 HR 2323 IH: San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-05-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2323IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 3, 2017Ms. Judy Chu of California (for herself, Mr. Schiff, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Cárdenas, and Ms. Sánchez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo establish the San Gabriel National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System in the
			 State of California, to modify the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains
			 National Monument in the State of California to include additional
			 National Forest System land, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act. (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

					Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					Title I—San Gabriel National Recreation Area
					Sec. 101. Definitions.
					Sec. 102. Establishment of San Gabriel National Recreation Area.
					Sec. 103. Management.
					Sec. 104. Acquisition of non-Federal lands within the recreation area.
					Sec. 105. Water rights; water resource facilities; public roads; utility facilities.
					Sec. 106. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council.
					Sec. 107. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership.
					Sec. 108. Visitor services and facilities.
					Title II—San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
					Sec. 201. Boundary modification, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
			ISan Gabriel National Recreation Area
 101.DefinitionsIn this title: (1)AdjudicationThe term adjudication means any final judgment, order, ruling, or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights, surface water management, or groundwater management.
 (2)Advisory councilThe term advisory council means the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council established by section 106(a).
 (3)Federal landsThe term Federal lands means— (A)public lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; and
 (B)lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Army Corps of Engineers.
 (4)Management planThe term management plan means the management plan for the recreation area required by section 103(e). (5)Public landsThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103(e) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702(e)).
 (6)PartnershipThe term partnership means the San Gabriel National Recreation Partnership established by section 107(a). (7)Recreation areaThe term recreation area means the San Gabriel National Recreation Area established by section 102(b).
 (8)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (9)StateThe term State means the State of California.
 (10)Utility facilityThe term utility facility means electric substations, communication facilities, towers, poles, and lines, ground wires, communication circuits, and other structures, and related infrastructure.
 (11)Water resource facilityThe term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities, dams and reservoirs, flood control facilities, water conservation works, including debris protection facilities, sediment placement sites, rain gauges, and stream gauges, water quality facilities, recycled water facilities and water pumping, conveyance distribution systems, and water treatment facilities, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, and transmission and other ancillary facilities, groundwater recharge facilities, water conservation, water filtration plants, and other water diversion, conservation, groundwater recharge, storage, and carriage structures.
				102.Establishment of San Gabriel National Recreation Area
 (a)PurposesThe purposes of this title are— (1)to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the recreation area;
 (2)to provide environmentally responsible, well-managed recreational opportunities within the recreation area, and improve access to and from the recreation area;
 (3)to provide expanded educational and interpretive services that will increase public understanding of and appreciation for the natural and cultural resources of the recreation area;
 (4)to facilitate the cooperative management of the lands and resources within the recreation area, in collaboration with the State and political subdivisions of the State, historical, business, cultural, civic, recreational, tourism and other nongovernmental organizations, and the public; and
 (5)to allow the continued use of the recreation area by all persons, entities, and local government agencies in activities relating to integrated water management, flood protection, water conservation, water quality, water rights, water supply, groundwater recharge and monitoring, wastewater treatment, public roads and bridges, and utilities within or adjacent to the recreation area.
 (b)Establishment and boundariesSubject to valid existing rights, there is hereby established the San Gabriel National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System in the State of California, which shall consist of approximately 51,107 acres of Federal lands and interests in land in the State depicted as the Proposed San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area on the map titled San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area and National Monument Expansion Proposal and dated October 5, 2015.
				(c)Map and legal description
 (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the recreation area with—
 (A)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
 (2)Force of lawThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description.
 (3)Public availabilityThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
					(d)Administration and jurisdiction
 (1)Public landsThe public lands included in the recreation area shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service.
 (2)Department of defense landsAlthough certain Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense are included in the recreation area, nothing in this title transfers administrative jurisdiction of such Federal lands from the Secretary of Defense or otherwise affects Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense.
 (3)State and local jurisdictionNothing in this title alters, modifies, or diminishes any right, responsibility, power, authority, jurisdiction, or entitlement of the State, any political subdivision of the State, or any State or local agency under existing Federal, State, and local law (including regulations).
					103.Management
 (a)National park systemSubject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the public lands included in the recreation area in a manner that protects, and enhances the natural resources and values of the lands, in accordance with—
 (1)this title; (2)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System; and
 (3)other applicable law (including Federal, State, or local law, and regulations). (b)Cooperation with Secretary of DefenseThe Secretary shall cooperate with the Secretary of Defense to develop opportunities for the management, to the maximum extent practicable, of the Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense included in the recreation area in accordance with the purposes described in section 102(a).
				(c)Treatment of Non-Federal lands and related provisions
 (1)In generalNothing in this title— (A)authorizes the Secretary to take any action that would affect the use of any land not owned by the United States;
 (B)affects the use of, or access to, any non-Federal land within the recreation area; (C)modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of non-Federal land;
 (D)requires any owner of non-Federal land to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property or any other non-Federal land;
 (E)alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved land use plan, or any other regulatory authority of any State, or local agency, or tribal government;
 (F)creates any liability, or affects any liability under any other law, of any private property owner or other owner of non-Federal land with respect to any person injured on private property or other non-Federal land;
 (G)conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the partnership; (H)shall be construed to cause any Federal, State, or local regulations or permit requirements, which are intended to apply to units of the National Park System, to affect the Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense or non-Federal lands within the boundaries of the recreation area; or
 (I)requires any local government to participate in any program administered by the Secretary. (2)CooperationThe Secretary is encouraged to work with owners of non-Federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the Secretary to further the purposes of this title.
					(3)Buffer zones
 (A)In generalCongress does not intend the establishment of the recreation area to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the recreation area.
 (B)Activities or uses up to boundariesThe fact that certain activities or land can be seen or heard from within the recreation area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or land uses up to the boundary of the recreation area.
 (4)FacilitiesNothing in this title shall affect the operation, maintenance, modification, construction, or expansion of any water resource facility or any solid waste, sanitary sewer, water or wastewater treatment, groundwater recharge or conservation, hydroelectric, conveyance distribution system, recycled water facility, or utility facility located within or adjacent to the recreation area.
 (5)ExemptionSection 100903 of title 54, United States Code, shall not apply to the Puente Hills landfill, materials recovery facility, or intermodal facility.
					(d)Management plan
 (1)DeadlineNot later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the advisory council shall create a comprehensive management plan for the recreation area that fulfills the purposes described in section 102(a).
 (2)Use of existing plansIn developing the management plan, and to the extent consistent with this section, the Secretary may incorporate any provision from a land use plan or any other plan applicable to the public lands included in the recreation area.
 (3)Incorporation of visitor services planTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall incorporate the visitor services plan required by section 108 into the management plan.
 (4)PartnershipIn developing the management plan, the Secretary shall consider recommendations of the partnership. To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the partnership into the management plan if the Secretary determines that the recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section 102(a), this title, and applicable laws (including regulations).
 (e)Fish and wildlifeNothing in this title affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife located on public lands in the State.
				104.Acquisition of non-Federal lands within the recreation area
 (a)Limited acquisition AuthorityThe Secretary may acquire non-Federal land within the boundaries of the recreation area only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller.
 (b)Prohibition on use of Eminent domainNothing in this title authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land. (c)Treatment of acquired landsAny land or interest in land acquired by the United States and located within the boundaries of the recreation area shall be—
 (1)included in the recreation area; and (2)administered by the Secretary in accordance with—
 (A)this title; and (B)any other applicable law (including regulations).
 (d)Additional RequirementAs a further condition on the acquisition of land or interests in land under this section, the Secretary shall make a determination that the land contains important biological, cultural, historic, or recreational values.
				105.Water rights; water resource facilities; public roads; utility facilities
 (a)No effect on water rightsNothing in this title— (1)shall affect the use or allocation, in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, stored water, surface water, groundwater, and public trust interests);
 (2)shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act for the sale, lease, or loan of any water (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, stored water, surface water, and groundwater);
 (3)shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of the enactment of this Act;
 (4)authorizes or imposes any new reserved Federal water rights or expands water usage pursuant to any existing Federal reserved riparian or appropriative rights;
 (5)shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, banked, stored water, surface water and groundwater) held, reserved or appropriated by any public entity, or other person or entities, on or before the date of the enactment of this Act;
 (6)shall be construed to, or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster, public agency, or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication, or Federal or State statute including, without limitation, the management of the San Gabriel River watershed and basin, to provide water supply and other environmental benefits;
 (7)shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted Los Angeles County Drainage Area project, as described in the report of the Chief of Engineers dated June 30, 1992, including any supplement or addendum to that report, or any maintenance agreement to operate the project;
 (8)shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster or public agency that is authorized pursuant to Federal or State statute, water right or adjudication, including actions relating to water conservation, water quality, surface water diversion or impoundment, groundwater recharge, water treatment, conservation or storage of water, pollution, waste discharge, the pumping of groundwater; the spreading, injection, pumping, storage, or the use of water from local sources, storm water flows, and runoff, or from imported or recycled water, that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the San Gabriel River;
 (9)shall interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or delay the exercise of, or access to, any water right by the owner of a public water system, or other person or entity, including, but not limited to, the construction, operation, maintenance, replacement, repair, location, or relocation of any well; pipeline; or water pumping, treatment, diversion, impoundment, or storage facility; or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate any public water system;
 (10)shall require initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under, or the application of provisions of, the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) concerning any action or activity affecting water, water rights or water management or water resource facilities in the San Gabriel River watershed and basin; or
 (11)authorizes any agency or employee of the United States, or any other person, to take any action inconsistent with a preceding paragraph.
					(b)Water resource facilities
 (1)No effect on existing water resource facilitiesNothing in this title shall affect— (A)the use, operation, maintenance, repair, construction, reconfiguration, expansion, or replacement of a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area; or
 (B)access to a water resource facility within or adjacent to the recreation area. (2)No effect on new water resource facilitiesNothing in this title shall preclude the establishment of new water resource facilities (including instream sites, routes, and areas) within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary to preserve or enhance the health, safety, water supply, or utility services to residents of Los Angeles or San Bernardino Counties.
 (3)Flood controlNothing in this title shall be construed to— (A)impose new restrictions or requirements on flood protection, water conservation, water supply, groundwater recharge, water transfers, or water quality operations; or
 (B)increase the liability of agencies carrying out flood protection, water conservation, water supply, groundwater recharge, water transfers, or water quality operations.
 (4)Diversion or use of waterNothing in this title shall authorize or require the use of water in or the diversion of water to the recreation area.
 (c)Utility facilities and rights of wayNothing in this title shall— (1)affect the use, operation, maintenance, repair, construction, reconfiguration, expansion, inspection, renewal, reconstruction, alteration, addition, relocation, improvement, removal, or replacement of utility facilities or appurtenant rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area;
 (2)affect access to utility facilities or rights of way within or adjacent to the recreation area; or (3)preclude the establishment of new utility facilities or rights of way (including instream sites, routes, and areas) within the recreation area if such facilities are necessary for public health and safety, electricity supply, or other utility services.
					(d)Roads; public transit
 (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Public roadsThe term public roads means any paved road or bridge (including any appurtenant structures and rights of way) that is operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity and is—
 (i)open to vehicular use by the public; or (ii)used by public agencies or utilities for the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure, utility facility, or right-of-way.
 (B)Public transitThe term public transit means transit services (including operations and rights of way) that are operated or maintained by a non-Federal entity and are—
 (i)open to the public; or (ii)used by public agencies or contractors for the operation, maintenance, repair, construction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure, utility facility, or right-of-way.
 (2)No effect on public roads or public transitNothing in this title— (A)authorizes the Secretary to take any action that would affect the operation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of public roads or public transit (including activities necessary to comply with Federal and State safety standards or public transit); or
 (B)creates any new liability, or increases any existing liability, of any owner or operator of public roads.
						106.San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council
 (a)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council.
 (b)DutiesThe advisory council shall advise the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan and the visitor services plan.
 (c)Applicable lawThe advisory council shall be subject to— (1)the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.); and
 (2)all other applicable law (including regulations). (d)Members (1)Size of advisory councilThe advisory council shall include 21 members.
 (2)Makeup of advisory councilAfter considering the recommendations of the partnership, the Secretary shall appoint members of the advisory council to represent the following interests:
 (A)Two members to represent local, regional, or national environmental organizations. (B)Two members to represent the interests of outdoor recreation, including off-highway vehicle recreation, within the recreation area.
 (C)Two members to represent the interests of community-based organizations whose mission includes expanding access to the outdoors.
 (D)Two members to represent business interests. (E)One member to represent Native American tribes within or adjacent to the recreation area.
 (F)One member to represent the interests of homeowners’ associations within the recreation area. (G)Three members to represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights, water agencies, wastewater and sewer agencies, recycled water facilities, and water replenishment entities.
 (H)One member to represent energy and mineral development interests. (I)One member to represent owners of Federal grazing permits, or other land use permits within the recreation area.
 (J)One member to represent archaeological and historical interests. (K)One member to represent the interests of environmental educators.
 (L)One member to represent cultural history interests. (M)One member to represent environmental justice interests.
 (N)One member to represent electrical utility interests. (O)Two members to represent the affected public at large.
						(e)Terms
 (1)Staggered termsMembers of the advisory council shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, except that, of the members first appointed, 6 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 1 year and 6 of the members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years.
 (2)ReappointmentA member may be reappointed to serve on the advisory council upon the expiration of the member’s current term.
 (3)VacancyA vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (f)QuorumA quorum shall be ten members of the advisory council. The operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained.
 (g)Chairperson and proceduresThe advisory council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as the advisory council considers necessary or desirable.
 (h)Service without compensationMembers of the advisory council shall serve without pay. (i)TerminationThe advisory council shall cease to exist—
 (1)on the date that is five years after the date on which the management plans are officially adopted by the Secretary; or
 (2)on such later date as the Secretary considers appropriate. 107.San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership (a)In generalThere is hereby established the San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership.
 (b)PurposesThe purposes of the partnership are to— (1)coordinate the activities of Federal, State, tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, in fulfilling the purposes of this title; and
 (2)use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving the management and recreational opportunities within the recreation area.
 (c)MembershipThe members of the partnership shall include the following: (1)The Secretary, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management.
 (2)The Secretary of Defense, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the Army Corps of Engineers. (3)The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the Forest Service.
 (4)The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, to represent the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
 (5)A designee of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. (6)A designee of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority.
 (7)Four designees of the San Gabriel Council of Governments, one of whom is to be elected from a local land conservancy.
 (8)One designee of the San Bernardino Associated Governments. (9)A designee of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.
 (10)A designee of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. (11)A designee of the San Gabriel Valley Water Association.
 (12)A designee of the Central Basin Water Association. (13)A designee of the Six Basins Watermaster.
 (14)A designee of a public utility company, to be appointed by the Secretary. (15)A designee of the Watershed Conservation Authority.
 (16)A designee of the public advisory council so long as the public advisory council remains in effect. (17)One designee of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Community.
 (d)DutiesTo further the purposes described in section 102(a), and in a manner consistent with such purposes, the partnership shall—
 (1)make recommendations to the Secretary on the development and implementation of the management plan; (2)review and comment on the visitor services plan required by section 108;
 (3)seek opportunities to facilitate the implementation of the visitor services plan; (4)assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in fulfilling the purposes of the recreation area by—
 (A)carrying out programs and projects that recognize, protect, and enhance important resource values within the recreation area;
 (B)establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the recreation area; (C)developing recreational and educational opportunities in the recreation area, consistent with the purposes of this title;
 (D)increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the recreation area;
 (E)ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the recreation area;
 (F)promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments, organizations, and individuals to further the purposes of the recreation area; and
 (G)ensuring that management of the recreation area takes into account local ordinances and land-use plans, as well as adjacent residents and property owners;
 (5)make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the appointment of members to the advisory council; and
 (6)undertake any other action necessary to fulfill the purposes of this title. (e)AuthoritiesSubject to the prior approval of the Secretary, for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan, the partnership may use Federal funds made available under this section—
 (1)to make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
 (2)to enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;
 (3)to hire and compensate staff; (4)to obtain funds or services from any source, including funds and services provided under any other Federal law or program;
 (5)to contract for goods or services; and (6)to support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of the recreation area and are consistent with the management plan.
					(f)Terms of office; reappointment; vacancies
 (1)TermsMembers of the partnership shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. (2)ReappointmentA member may be reappointed to serve on the partnership upon the expiration of the member’s current term.
 (3)VacancyA vacancy on the partnership shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (g)QuorumA quorum shall be eleven members of the partnership. The operations of the partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained.
 (h)Chairperson and proceduresThe partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
 (i)Service without compensationMembers of the partnership shall serve without pay. (j)Duties and authorities of the secretary (1)In generalThe Secretary shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this title.
 (2)Visitor services planThe Secretary may carry out the visitor services plan required by section 108. (3)Technical and financial assistanceThe Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis, as determined by the Secretary, to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this title.
 (4)Cooperative agreementsThe Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership, any members of the partnership, or other public or private entities to provide technical, financial or other assistance to carry out this title.
					(5)Construction of facilities on non-Federal lands
 (A)In generalIn order to facilitate the administration of the recreation area, the Secretary is authorized, subject to valid existing rights, to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on non-Federal public lands within the recreation area.
 (B)Additional requirementSuch facilities may only be developed— (i)with the consent of the owner of the non-Federal public land; and
 (ii)in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and plans. (6)PriorityThe Secretary shall give priority to actions that—
 (A)conserve the significant natural, historic, cultural, and scenic resources of the recreation area; and
 (B)provide educational, interpretive, and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the recreation area.
 (k)CommitteesThe partnership shall establish— (1)a Water Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on water-related issues relating to the recreation area; and
 (2)a Public Safety Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on public safety issues relating to the recreation area.
					108.Visitor services and facilities
				(a)Visitor services
 (1)PurposeThe purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan that will improve visitor experiences in the recreation area through expanded recreational opportunities, and increased interpretation, education, resource protection, and enforcement.
 (2)Plan requiredNot later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall develop an integrated visitor services plan for the recreation area.
 (3)ContentsThe visitor services plan shall— (A)assess current and anticipated future visitation to the recreation area, including recreation destinations;
 (B)consider the demand for various types of recreation (including hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, and the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles) where permissible and appropriate;
 (C)evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and cultural resources, water resource facilities, public roads, adjacent residents and property owners, and utilities within the recreation area, as well as the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts;
 (D)assess the current level of interpretive and educational services and facilities; (E)include recommendations to—
 (i)expand opportunities for high-demand recreational activities, consistent with the purposes described in section 102(a);
 (ii)better manage recreation area resources and improve the experience of recreation area visitors through expanded interpretive and educational services and facilities, and improved enforcement; and
 (iii)better manage recreation area resources to reduce negative impacts on the environment, ecology, and integrated water management activities in the area;
 (F)in coordination and consultation with owners of non-Federal land, assess options to incorporate recreational opportunities on non-Federal land into the recreation area—
 (i)in a manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the non-Federal land; and (ii)with the consent of the non-Federal land owner;
 (G)assess opportunities to provide recreational opportunities that connect with adjacent National Forest System lands; and
 (H)be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
 (4)ConsultationIn developing the visitor services plan, the Secretary shall— (A)consult with—
 (i)the partnership; (ii)the advisory council;
 (iii)appropriate State and local agencies; and (iv)interested nongovernmental organizations; and
 (B)involve members of the public. (b)Visitor facilitiesThe Secretary may construct visitor use facilities in the recreation area. Such facilities shall be developed in conformance with all existing Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and applicable Federal, State, and local plans.
				(c)Donations
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may accept and use donated funds, property, in-kind contributions, and services to carry out this title.
 (2)ProhibitionThe Secretary may not use the authority provided by paragraph (1) to accept non-Federal land that has been acquired, after the date of the enactment of this Act, through use of eminent domain.
 (d)Cooperative agreementsIn carrying out this title, the Secretary may make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, State, tribal, and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct research, develop scientific analyses, and carry out any other initiative relating to the management of and visitation to the recreation area.
				IISan Gabriel Mountains National Monument
			201.Boundary modification, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
 (a)ModificationThe Secretary of Agriculture shall modify the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in the State of California to include the approximately 109,143 acres of additional National Forest System land depicted as the Proposed National Monument Expansion on the map titled San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area and National Monument Expansion Proposal and dated October 5, 2015.
 (b)AdministrationUpon inclusion of the National Forest System land identified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall administer those lands as part of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in accordance with the laws generally applicable to the monument.