114 HR 6432 IH: Trade Deficit Reduction Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-12-02
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		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6432
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 2, 2016
			Ms. Slaughter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of Labor to monitor the trade deficits between the United States and other
			 countries, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the “Trade Deficit Reduction Act”. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)The United States has become the world's largest net debtor nation, having run up massive trade deficits since the mid-1970s.
 (2)Every year since 1976, whether in expansion or recession, the U.S. has run a deficit in goods and services trade, which weakens and detracts from America’s global leadership position.
 (3)The United States trade deficit in 1993, the year before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into force, was $70,000,000,000.
 (4)The United States ran a $500,000,000,000 deficit in the balance of trade in goods and services in 2015.
 (5)In 2015, the United States had a trade deficit of $64 billion with countries with which it has free trade agreements.
 (6)Persistent deficits weaken America’s economy, defense industrial base, and innovation system and increase the likelihood of ownership of large segments of the U.S. economy by foreign interests.
			3.Trade deficit reduction plans and reports
			(a)In general
				(1)
 Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall identify each country for which the following apply:
					(A)
 The value of goods and services imported into the United States exceeded— (i)the amount that is twice the value of goods and services that are exported from the United States to that country; or
 (ii)$100,000,000,000. (B)The value of goods and services imported into and exported from the United States exceeded $1,000,000,000.
 (2)Source of dataFor purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor shall use the most recently available annual goods and services trade deficit data compiled by the United States Census Bureau.
				(b)Trade deficit reduction plans
 With respect to countries identified under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, within 60 days after making the determination under subsection (a), convene and chair a meeting of the Trade Policy Review Group to develop plans of action to reduce the United States trade deficit with those countries, which shall include—
				(1)
 the factors contributing to the trade deficits between the United States and such countries, including but not limited to—
 (A)instances in which the country does not comply with existing trade obligations with respect to the United States;
 (B)non-tariff trade barriers; (C)labor conditions;
 (D)environmental standards; (E)whether the country violates its World Trade Organization obligations forbidding it from requiring U.S. companies to transfer technology as a condition of market access or national treatment; and
 (F)whether the country intervenes in currency markets to gain an unfair competitive advantage in trade;
 (2)the steps that will be taken to address the factors identified in subsection (b)(1), which shall not be limited to trade actions but shall, as appropriate, include tax, investment, technology, corporate governance, workforce training, or other policy actions that may be effective in reducing the trade deficit; and
 (3)as appropriate, recommendations for measures that may be taken by the individual States to address the factors identified in subsection (b)(1).
				(c)Reports
 With respect to countries identified under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall— (1)within 90 days after making the determination under subsection (a), present to Congress a report detailing the trade deficit reduction plans developed under subsection (b); and
 (2)within one year after making the determination under subsection (a), present to Congress a report detailing the implementation and results of trade deficit reduction plans developed under subsection (b).


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		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 159
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 18, 2007
			Mr. Lott (for himself
			 and Mr. Conrad) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Commending the Association for Advanced
		  Life Underwriting on its 50th anniversary.

		Whereas, for 50 years, Association for Advanced Life
			 Underwriting members have been increasingly strong advocates for advanced life
			 insurance planning and its benefits to millions of Americans;
		Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 has helped educate Congress and the country about the trillions of dollars of
			 protection, savings, and capital and millions of jobs provided by life
			 insurance products;
		Whereas, Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 members have helped Americans with long-term estate, business, pension, and
			 deferred compensation planning;
		Whereas, Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 members have been very active participants in our democracy, particularly at
			 the Federal or congressional level, providing their real life, market-based
			 expertise on issues involving life insurance;
		Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 has provided technical assistance on a variety of life insurance-related
			 matters to the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the
			 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Labor, and the
			 Financial Accounting Standards Board;
		Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 has advocated in both the Federal and State legislatures for reforms needed to
			 assure that life insurance is used appropriately for the benefit of clients and
			 the general public;
		Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 has worked to unify the life insurance industry to better advocate in the
			 interests of the American public; and
		Whereas, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting
			 has worked to reflect the high level of commitment, principles, and expertise
			 of its members and leaders: Now, therefore, be it

		That—
			(1)the Association
			 for Advanced Life Underwriting is congratulated on its 50th anniversary;
			 and
			(2)the Association
			 for Advanced Life Underwriting is wished continued success during its next 50
			 years.


		IC
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 1947
		IN THE HOUSE OF
		  REPRESENTATIVES

			December 7, 2012
			Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and in addition
			 to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary, 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 concerned

		AN ACT
		To prohibit attendance of an animal
		  fighting venture, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition
			 Act of 2011.
		2.Prohibition on attending an animal fight or
			 causing a minor to attend an animal fightSection 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (7
			 U.S.C. 2156) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a)—
				(A)in the heading, by striking
			 Sponsoring or Exhibiting
			 an Animal in and inserting Sponsoring or Exhibiting an Animal in,
			 Attending, or Causing a Minor To Attend;
				(B)in paragraph (1)—
					(i)in the heading, by striking
			 In
			 general and inserting Sponsoring or
			 Exhibiting; and
					(ii)by striking paragraph (2)
			 and inserting paragraph (3);
					(C)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
			 (3); and
				(D)by inserting after paragraph (1) the
			 following new paragraph:

						(2)Attending or causing a minor to
				attendIt shall be unlawful
				for any person to—
							(A)knowingly attend an animal fighting
				venture; or
							(B)knowingly cause a minor to attend an animal
				fighting venture.
							;
				and
				(2)in subsection (g), by adding at the end the
			 following new paragraph:

					(5)the term minor means a person
				under the age of 18 years
				old.
					.
			3.Enforcement of animal fighting
			 prohibitionsSection 49 of
			 title 18, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)by striking Whoever and
			 inserting (a) In
			 general.—Whoever;
			(2)in subsection (a), as designated by
			 paragraph (1) of this section, by striking subsection (a), and
			 inserting subsection (a)(1),; and
			(3)by adding at the end the following new
			 subsections:

					(b)Attending an animal fighting
				ventureWhoever violates
				subsection (a)(2)(A) of section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2156)
				shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both,
				for each violation.
					(c)Causing a minor To attend an animal
				fighting ventureWhoever
				violates subsection (a)(2)(B) of section 26 (7 U.S.C. 2156) of the Animal
				Welfare Act shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 3
				years, or both, for each
				violation.
					.

			Passed the Senate
			 December 4, 2012.
			Nancy Erickson,
			Secretary


110 HR 6765 IH: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6765
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 31, 2008
Ms. Tsongas (for herself, Mr. Michaud, and Mr. Miller of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

1.Pilot program on outreach and training relating to mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
(a)Pilot programThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a four-year pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide covered services to covered mental health centers.
(b)DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Act:
(1)The term covered mental health center means a counseling center, student health or wellness center, or student services center at a college or university with a large enrollment of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, as determined by the Secretary.
(2)The term covered services means outreach and training services related to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Such services shall include—
(A)training for clinicians on treatment for mental illnesses commonly experienced by such veterans;
(B)training on providing assistance to such veterans in accessing mental health care and services available through the Department of Veterans Affairs;
(C)training for administrative staff who interact with such veterans relating to crisis management and other relevant skills;
(D)training of peer counselors on conducting support groups for such veterans; and
(E)any other service the Secretary determines is necessary or appropriate.
(c)Reports to CongressNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not later than 30 days after the last day of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. Each such report shall include—
(1)the names of the colleges and universities at which the Secretary is carrying out the pilot program;
(2)the number of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom enrolled at each such college or university;
(3)a description of the services carried out by the Secretary under the pilot program;
(4)an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program; and
(5)the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the extension or expansion of the pilot program.
(d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.


113 HR 4307 IH: Milk Freedom Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-03-26
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4307
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 26, 2014
			Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Amash, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Jones, Mr. McClintock, Ms. Pingree of Maine, Mr. Polis, Mr. Rigell, Mr. Stockman, Mr. Rohrabacher, and Mr. Gohmert) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		A BILL
		To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for
			 direct human consumption.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Milk Freedom Act of 2014.
		2.Interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products
			(a)Sale allowedNotwithstanding the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), section 361 of
			 the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264), and any regulations or
			 other guidance issued under such Act or section, a Federal department,
			 agency, or court may not take any action (such as administrative, civil,
			 criminal, or other actions) that would prohibit, interfere with, regulate,
			 or otherwise restrict the interstate traffic of milk, or a milk product,
			 that is unpasteurized and packaged for direct human consumption, if such
			 prohibition, interference, regulation, or restriction is based on the
			 determination that, solely because such milk or milk product is
			 unpasteurized, such milk or milk product is adulterated, misbranded, or
			 otherwise in violation of Federal law.
			(b)DefinitionsIn this section, the following definitions apply:
				(1)The term milk means the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the milking of one or
			 more healthy animals.
				(2)The term milk product—
					(A)means a food product made from milk; and
					(B)includes low-fat milk, skim milk, cream, half and half, dry milk, nonfat milk, dry cream, condensed
			 or concentrated milk products, cultured or acidified milk or milk
			 products, kefir, eggnog, yogurt, butter, cheese, whey, condensed or dry
			 whey or whey products, ice cream, ice milk, and other frozen dairy
			 desserts.
					(3)The term packaged for direct human consumption means milk and milk products that are packaged for the final consumer and intended for human
			 consumption. Such term does not include milk and milk products that are
			 packaged for additional processing, including pasteurization, before being
			 consumed by humans.
				(4)The term pasteurized means the process of heating milk and milk products to the applicable temperature specified in the
			 tables contained in section 1240.61 of title 21, Code of Federal
			 Regulations (or successor regulations), and held continuously at or above
			 that temperature for at least the corresponding specified time in such
			 tables.
				(5)The term unpasteurized means not pasteurized.


IV
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1050
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

February 2, 2010

RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

1.Amounts for Committee ExpensesFor further expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee) for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $600,000.
2.Session LimitationThe amount specified in section 1 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2010, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2011.
3.VouchersPayments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration.
4.RegulationsAmounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


110 HR 4750 IH: Tax Relief and Fulfilling Our Obligation to Patriotic Soldiers Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-17
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4750
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 17, 2007
Mr. King of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 concerned

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any enlistment, accession, reenlistment, retention, or incentive bonus paid to a member of the Armed Forces and to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to pay to a member of the Armed Forces who is retired or separated from the Armed Forces due to a combat-related injury certain bonuses that the member was entitled to before the retirement or separation and would continue to be entitled to if the member was not retired or separated.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Tax Relief and Fulfilling Our Obligation to Patriotic Soldiers Act of 2007.
2.Exclusion from gross income of enlistment and reenlistment bonuses for members of the armed forces
(a)In generalSection 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed Forces) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

(c)Qualified bonusGross income does not include a qualified bonus..
(b)Qualified bonus definedSubsection (d) of section 112 of such Code (relating to definitions), as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(6)Qualified bonus
(A)In generalThe term qualified bonus means an enlistment, accession, reenlistment, retention, incentive, or other bonus paid by the Secretary concerned to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States in exchange for the agreement of the member to accept a commission as an officer, extend an active service commitment as an officer, enlist, reenlist, or extend an enlistment as an enlisted member in an active or reserve component, or enter into a reserve affiliation agreement.
(B)Other definitionsFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms active service, enlisted member, officer, and Secretary concerned have the meanings given to such terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code..
(c)Conforming amendments
(1)Section 2201 of such Code is amended by striking section 112(c) both places it appears and inserting section 112(d).
(2)The heading for section 112 of such Code is amended by inserting and other before compensation.
(3)Section 3401(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting and other before compensation.
(4)The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 112 and inserting the following new item:

Sec. 112. Certain combat zone and other compensation of members of the Armed Forces..
(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2007.
3.Continuation of certain bonus payments to members of the Armed Forces retired or separated due to a combat-related injury
(a)Payment requiredChapter 17 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 903 the following new section:

904.Continued payment of bonuses to members retired or separated due to combat-related injuries
(a)Payment requiredIn the case of a member of the armed forces who is retired or separated for disability under chapter 61 of title 10, due to a combat-related injury, the Secretary of Defense shall require the continued payment to the member of any bonus described in subsection (b) that the member—
(1)was entitled to immediately before the retirement or separation of the member; and
(2)would continue to be entitled to if the member was not retired or separated.
(b)Covered bonusesThe bonuses referred to in subsection (a) are the following (numbers refer to the corresponding section in chapter 5 of this title):
(1)301b. Special pay for aviation career officers extending period of active duty.
(2)301d. Multiyear retention bonus for medical officers of the armed forces.
(3)301e. Multiyear retention bonus for dental officers of the armed forces.
(4)302d. Accession bonus for registered nurses.
(5)302h. Accession bonus for dental officers.
(6)302j. Accession bonus for pharmacy officers.
(7)302k. Accession bonus for medical officers in critically short wartime specialties.
(8)302l. Accession bonus for dental specialist officers in critically short wartime specialties.
(9)308. Reenlistment bonus.
(10)308b. Reenlistment bonus for members of the Selected Reserve.
(11)308c. Bonus for affiliation or enlistment in the Selected Reserve.
(12)308g. Bonus for enlistment in elements of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected Reserve.
(13)308h. Bonus for reenlistment, or voluntary extension of enlistment in elements of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected Reserve.
(14)308i. Prior service enlistment bonus.
(15)308j. Affiliation bonus for officers in the Selected Reserve.
(16)309. Enlistment bonus.
(17)312. Special pay for nuclear-qualified officers extending period of active duty.
(18)312b. Nuclear career accession bonus.
(19)312c. Nuclear career annual incentive bonus.
(20)315. Engineering and scientific career continuation pay.
(21)316. Bonus for members with foreign language proficiency.
(22)317. Special pay for officers in critical acquisition positions extending period of active duty.
(23)318. Special pay for special warfare officers extending period of active duty.
(24)319. Surface warfare officer continuation pay.
(25)321. Judge advocate continuation pay.
(26)322. 15-year career status bonus for members entering service on or after August 1, 1986.
(27)323. Retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units.
(28)324. Accession bonus for new officers in critical skills.
(29)326. Incentive bonus for conversion to military occupational specialty to ease personnel shortage.
(30)327. Incentive bonus for transfer between armed forces.
(31)329. Incentive bonus for retired members and reserve component members volunteering for high-demand, low-density assignments.
(32)330. Accession bonus for officer candidates.
(c)Time for paymentA bonus required to be paid to a member under this section shall be paid to the member in a lump sum not later than 30 days after the date of the retirement or separation of the member, notwithstanding any terms to the contrary in the agreement under which the bonus was originally authorized.
(d)Combat-related injury definedIn this section, the term combat-related injury means an injury—
(1)for which the member was awarded the Purple Heart; or
(2)that was incurred (as determined under criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense)—
(A)as a direct result of armed conflict;
(B)while engaged in hazardous service;
(C)in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or
(D)through an instrumentality of war..
(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the following new item:

904. Continued payment of bonuses to members retired or separated due to combat-related injuries..


116 HR 6627 IH: Enforcing Accountability and Transparency in International Trade Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-04-24
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6627IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 24, 2020Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Wright, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Perry, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mrs. Wagner, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo require the United States Trade Representative to submit a report on plans to facilitate the full implementation of agreements of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enforcing Accountability and Transparency in International Trade Act .2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)The World Trade Organization is a 164-member international organization that was created to oversee and administer multilateral trade rules, serve as a forum for trade liberalization negotiations, and resolve trade disputes.(2)The United States was a major force behind the establishment of the World Trade Organization in 1995.(3)The United States, along with other countries, has sought to establish a more open, rules-based trading system in the postwar era, with the goal of fostering international economic cooperation and raising economic prosperity worldwide.(4)Congress holds constitutional authority over foreign commerce and establishes trade negotiating objectives and principles through legislation.(5)The statutory basis for the membership of the United States in the World Trade Organization is the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), and United States priorities and objectives for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of the World Trade Organization have been reflected in various legislative measures providing expedited trade promotion authority since 1974.(6)Congress has recognized the World Trade Organization as the foundation of the global trading system and plays a direct legislative and oversight role over the implementation of World Trade Organization agreements in the United States.(7)Ninety-eight percent of global trade is conducted among members of the World Trade Organization.(8)Approximately 65 percent of the United States trade is with countries that do not have free trade agreements with the United States, such as with China, the European Union, and India, which thus relies on the terms provided in agreements of the World Trade Organization.(9)About two-thirds of the members of the World Trade Organization self-designate as developing countries.(10)World Trade Organization agreements allow countries to lower trade barriers gradually, with developing countries and sensitive sectors in particular usually given longer transition periods to fulfill their obligations under new agreements.(11)The World Trade Organization also supplements such special and differential treatment for developing countries by providing capacity-building measures, providing technical assistance for the implementation of obligations under World Trade Organization agreements, and permitting countries to extend non-reciprocal trade preference programs to such developing countries.3.Report on United States strategy at the World Trade OrganizationNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report describing the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to pursue a United States strategy with respect to the World Trade Organization to—(1)facilitate the full implementation of agreements reached by the World Trade Organization;(2)enable the maximum benefits from trade to accrue to those members of the World Trade Organization that face the greatest difficulty integrating into the WTO multilateral trading system; and(3)ensure that any member of the World Trade Organization that meets all of the following criteria does not receive special and differential treatment in current or future agreements of the World Trade Organization:(A)The member is ranked by the World Bank as among one of the top 10 economies in the world based on nominal gross domestic product.(B)The member is also a member of the Group of 20.(C)The member is also a member of, or has begun the accession process to, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.


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		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5757
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 15, 2010
			Mr. Fortenberry
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Transportation and
			 Infrastructure and Energy
			 and Commerce, 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 concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and
		  modify the credits for alcohol used as a fuel, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Renewable Fuels for America’s Future
			 Act of 2010.
		2.Reduction in
			 credit for fuel required to meet renewable fuel obligation
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (d) of
			 section 40 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end
			 the following new paragraph:

					(8)Alcohol required
				to meet renewable fuel obligation not taken into account
						(A)In
				generalAlcohol used to meet the renewable fuel obligation
				applicable to the taxpayer shall not be taken into account for purposes of
				determining a credit under this section.
						(B)Renewable fuel
				obligationFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the term
				renewable fuel obligation means the renewable fuel obligation
				determined under section 211(o)(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
				7545(o)(3)).
						(C)Use of
				RINsDeterminations for purposes of subparagraph (A) shall be
				made through the use of renewable identification numbers received from the
				taxpayer by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant
				to regulations issued under section 211(o) of such
				Act.
						.
			(b)Excise tax
			 creditSubsection (b) of section 6426 of such Code, as amended by
			 section 4 of this Act, is amended by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph
			 (7) and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:

					(6)Alcohol required
				to meet renewable fuel obligation not taken into account
						(A)In
				generalAlcohol used to meet the renewable fuel obligation
				applicable to the taxpayer shall not be taken into account for purposes of
				determining a credit under this subsection.
						(B)Renewable fuel
				obligationFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the term
				renewable fuel obligation means the renewable fuel obligation
				determined under section 211(o)(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
				7545(o)(3)).
						(C)Use of
				RINsDeterminations for purposes of subparagraph (A) shall be
				made through the use of renewable identification numbers received from the
				taxpayer by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant
				to regulations issued under section 211(o) of such
				Act.
						.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel
			 produced or sold after December 31, 2010.
			3.Extension of income
			 tax credit for alcohol used as fuel
			(a)In
			 generalParagraph (1) of
			 section 40(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 December 31, 2010 in subparagraph (A) and inserting
			 December 31, 2015, and
				(2)by striking
			 January 1, 2013 in subparagraph (B) and inserting January
			 1, 2016.
				(b)Cellulosic
			 biofuelSubparagraph (H) of section 40(b)(6) of such Code is
			 amended by striking January 1, 2013 and inserting January
			 1, 2016.
			(c)Reduced amount
			 for ethanol blendersParagraph (2) of section 40(h) of such Code
			 is amended by striking 2010 and inserting
			 2015.
			(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
			 date of the enactment of this Act.
			4.Extension of excise
			 tax credit for alcohol used as fuel
			(a)In
			 generalParagraph (6) of
			 section 6426(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
			 December 31, 2010 and inserting December 31,
			 2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
			5.Extension of
			 additional duties on ethanolHeadings 9901.00.50 and 9901.00.52 of the
			 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are each amended in the
			 effective period column by striking 1/1/2011 and inserting
			 1/1/2016.
		6.Ensuring the
			 availability of dual fueled automobiles and light duty trucks
			(a)In
			 generalChapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, is amended
			 by inserting after section 32902 the following:

					32902A.Requirement
				to manufacture dual fueled automobiles and light duty trucks
						(a)In
				generalFor each model year
				listed in the following table, each manufacturer shall ensure that the
				percentage of automobiles and light duty trucks manufactured by the
				manufacturer for sale in the United States that are dual fueled automobiles and
				light duty trucks is not less than the percentage set forth for that model year
				in the following table:

										Model YearPercentage

										Model years 2012 and 201350 percent

										Model year 2014 and each subsequent model year90 percent.

						(b)ExceptionSubsection
				(a) shall not apply to automobiles or light duty trucks that operate only on
				electricity.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 329 of title 49,
			 United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
			 32902 the following:

						32902A. Requirement to manufacture dual fueled automobiles and
				light duty
				trucks.

					.
			(c)RulemakingNot
			 later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the
			 Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations to carry out the
			 amendments made by this section.
			7.Blender pump
			 promotion
			(a)Blender Pump
			 grant program
				(1)DefinitionsIn
			 this subsection:
					(A)Blender
			 pumpThe term blender pump means an automotive fuel
			 dispensing pump capable of dispensing at least 3 different blends of gasoline
			 and ethanol, as selected by the pump operator, including blends ranging from 0
			 percent ethanol to 85 percent denatured ethanol, as determined by the
			 Secretary.
					(B)E–85
			 fuelThe term E–85 fuel means a blend of gasoline
			 approximately 85 percent of the content of which is ethanol.
					(C)Ethanol fuel
			 blendThe term ethanol fuel blend means a blend of
			 gasoline and ethanol, with a minimum of 0 percent and maximum of 85 percent of
			 the content of which is denatured ethanol.
					(D)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
					(2)GrantsThe
			 Secretary shall make grants under this subsection to eligible facilities (as
			 determined by the Secretary) to pay the Federal share of—
					(A)installing blender
			 pump fuel infrastructure, including infrastructure necessary—
						(i)for
			 the direct retail sale of ethanol fuel blends (including E–85 fuel), including
			 blender pumps and storage tanks; and
						(ii)to
			 directly market ethanol fuel blends (including E–85 fuel) to gas retailers,
			 including inline blending equipment, pumps, storage tanks, and loadout
			 equipment; and
						(B)providing
			 subgrants to direct retailers of ethanol fuel blends (including E–85 fuel) for
			 the purpose of installing fuel infrastructure for the direct retail sale of
			 ethanol fuel blends (including E–85 fuel), including blender pumps and storage
			 tanks.
					(3)Federal
			 shareThe Federal share of the cost of a project carried out
			 under this subsection shall be 50 percent of the total cost of the
			 project.
				(4)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the
			 Secretary to carry out this subsection, to remain available until
			 expended—
					(A)$50,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2011;
					(B)$100,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2012;
					(C)$200,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2013;
					(D)$300,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2014; and
					(E)$350,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2015.
					(b)Installation of
			 blender pumps by major fuel distributors at owned stations and branded
			 stationsSection 211(o) of
			 the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

					(13)Installation of
				blender pumps by major fuel distributors at owned stations and branded
				stations
						(A)DefinitionsIn
				this paragraph:
							(i)E–85
				fuelThe term E–85 fuel means a blend of gasoline
				approximately 85 percent of the content of which is ethanol.
							(ii)Ethanol fuel
				blendThe term ethanol fuel blend means a blend of
				gasoline and ethanol, with a minimum of 0 percent and maximum of 85 percent of
				the content of which is denatured ethanol.
							(iii)Major fuel
				distributor
								(I)In
				generalThe term major fuel distributor means any
				person that owns a refinery and directly markets the output of a
				refinery.
								(II)ExclusionThe
				term major fuel distributor does not include any person that owns
				less than 50 retail fueling stations.
								(iv)SecretaryThe
				term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy, acting in
				consultation with the Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture.
							(B)RegulationsThe
				Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that each major fuel
				distributor that sells or introduces gasoline into commerce in the United
				States through majority-owned stations or branded stations installs or
				otherwise makes available 1 or more blender pumps that dispense E–85 fuel and
				ethanol fuel blends (including any other equipment necessary, such as tanks, to
				ensure that the pumps function properly) for a period of not less than 5 years
				at not less than the applicable percentage of the majority-owned stations and
				the branded stations of the major fuel distributor specified in subparagraph
				(C).
						(C)Applicable
				percentageFor the purpose of subparagraph (B), the applicable
				percentage of the majority-owned stations and the branded stations shall be
				determined in accordance with the following table:

										Applicable percentage of majority-owned
						stations and branded stations

										Calendar year:Percent:

										201110

										201320

										201535

										2017 and each calendar year thereafter50.

						(D)Geographic
				distribution
							(i)In
				generalSubject to clause (ii), in promulgating regulations under
				subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall ensure that each major fuel distributor
				described in that subparagraph installs or otherwise makes available 1 or more
				blender pumps that dispense E–85 fuel and ethanol fuel blends at not less than
				a minimum percentage (specified in the regulations) of the majority-owned
				stations and the branded stations of the major fuel distributors in each
				State.
							(ii)RequirementIn
				specifying the minimum percentage under clause (i), the Secretary shall ensure
				that each major fuel distributor installs or otherwise makes available 1 or
				more blender pumps described in that clause in each State in which the major
				fuel distributor operates.
							(E)Financial
				responsibilityIn promulgating regulations under subparagraph
				(B), the Secretary shall ensure that each major fuel distributor described in
				that subparagraph assumes full financial responsibility for the costs of
				installing or otherwise making available the blender pumps described in that
				subparagraph and any other equipment necessary (including tanks) to ensure that
				the pumps function properly.
						(F)Production
				credits for exceeding blender pumps installation requirement
							(i)Earning and
				period for applying creditsIf the percentage of the
				majority-owned stations and the branded stations of a major fuel distributor at
				which the major fuel distributor installs blender pumps in a particular
				calendar year exceeds the percentage required under subparagraph (C), the major
				fuel distributor shall earn credits under this paragraph, which may be applied
				to any of the 3 consecutive calendar years immediately after the calendar year
				for which the credits are earned.
							(ii)Trading
				creditsSubject to clause (iii), a major fuel distributor that
				has earned credits under clause (i) may sell the credits to another major fuel
				distributor to enable the purchaser to meet the requirement under subparagraph
				(C).
							(iii)ExceptionA
				major fuel distributor may not use credits purchased under clause (ii) to
				fulfill the geographic distribution requirement in subparagraph
				(D).
							.


117 HR 5171 IH: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-03
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5171IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 3, 2021Mr. Perry (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Cawthorn, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Norman, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Budd, and Mr. Gohmert) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2021.2.Interference with commerce by threats or violenceSection 1951 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:1951.Interference with commerce by threats or violence(a)ProhibitionExcept as provided in subsection (c), whoever in any way or degree obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by robbery or extortion, or attempts or conspires so to do, or commits or threatens physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of a plan or purpose to do anything in violation of this section, shall be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned for a term of not more than 20 years, or both.(b)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1)the term commerce means any—(A)commerce within the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States;(B)commerce between any point in a State, territory, possession, or the District of Columbia and any point outside thereof;(C)commerce between points within the same State through any place outside that State; and(D)other commerce over which the United States has jurisdiction;(2)the term extortion means the obtaining of property from any person, with the consent of that person, if that consent is induced—(A)by actual or threatened use of force or violence, or fear thereof;(B)by wrongful use of fear not involving force or violence; or(C)under color of official right;(3)the term labor dispute has the same meaning as in section 2(9) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(9)); and(4)the term robbery means the unlawful taking or obtaining of personal property from the person or in the presence of another, against his or her will, by means of actual or threatened force or violence, or fear of injury, immediate or future—(A)to his or her person or property, or property in his or her custody or possession; or(B)to the person or property of a relative or member of his or her family, or of anyone in his or her company at the time of the taking or obtaining.(c)Exempted conduct(1)In generalSubsection (a) does not apply to any conduct that—(A)is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during the course of a labor dispute;(B)consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to property, or threat or fear of such minor injury or damage; and(C)is not part of a pattern of violent conduct or of coordinated violent activity.(2)State and local jurisdictionAny violation of this section that involves any conduct described in paragraph (1) shall be subject to prosecution only by the appropriate State and local authorities.(d)Effect on other lawNothing in this section shall be construed—(1)to repeal, amend, or otherwise affect—(A)section 6 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 17);(B)section 20 of the Clayton Act (29 U.S.C. 52);(C)any provision of the Norris-LaGuardia Act (29 U.S.C. 101 et seq.);(D)any provision of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or(E)any provision of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or(2)to preclude Federal jurisdiction over any violation of this section, on the basis that the conduct at issue—(A)is also a violation of State or local law; or(B)occurred during the course of a labor dispute or in pursuit of a legitimate business or labor objective..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4717
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 25, 2012
			Mr. Guthrie
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on
		  2,2′-Bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer.

		1.2,2′-Bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane
			 homopolymer
			(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:

								9902.01.002,2′-Bis(4-cyanatophenyl)propane homopolymer (CAS No.
						25722–66–1) (provided for in subheading 2929.10.55)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

					.
			(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.


116 HR 4306 IH: Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-09-12
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4306IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 12, 2019Mr. DeFazio (for himself and Mr. Malinowski) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct an evaluation of the
			 safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied
			 natural gas by rail, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act. 2.Transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail (a)EvaluationNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, in coordination with the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, shall conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas by rail.
 (b)TestingIn conducting the evaluation under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall—
 (1)perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including, at a minimum, the DOT–113 specification, to ensure such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or mitigate the release of liquefied natural gas;
 (2)analyze multiple release scenarios, including derailments, front-end collisions, rear-end collisions, side-impact collisions, grade-crossing collisions, punctures, and impact of an incendiary device, at a minimum of 3 speeds of travel with a sufficient range of speeds to evaluate the safety, security, and environmental risks posed under real-world operating conditions; and
 (3)examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks, including temperature, humidity, and any other factors that the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration determines could influence performance of the inner or outer walls of rail tank cars.
 (c)Other factors To considerIn conducting the evaluation under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall evaluate the impact of a discharge of liquefied natural gas from a rail tank car on public safety and the environment, and consider—
 (1)the benefits of route restrictions, speed restrictions, enhanced brake requirements, personnel requirements, rail tank car technological requirements, and other operating controls;
 (2)the advisability of consist restrictions, including limitations on the arrangement and quantity of rail cars carrying liquefied natural gas in any given consist;
 (3)the identification of potential impact areas, and the number of homes and structures that would be endangered by a discharge in rural, suburban, and urban environments;
 (4)the impact of discharge on the environment, including examining environmentally sensitive areas with rail tracks that move through them;
 (5)the benefits of advanced notification to the Department of Transportation, State Emergency Response Commissions, and Tribal Emergency Response Commissions of routes for moving liquefied natural gas by rail tank car;
 (6)how first responders respond to a discharge, including the extent to which specialized equipment or training would be required and the cost to communities for acquiring any necessary equipment or training;
 (7)whether thermal radiation could occur from a discharge; (8)an evaluation of rail tank cars authorized by the Secretary of Transportation, a determination of which rail tank car would provide the best outcome in the event of a discharge, and a determination of whether a new standard is necessary to ensure the safety of rail transport of liquefied natural gas; and
 (9)the risks posed by the transportation of liquefied natural gas by International Standard for Organization containers authorized by the Federal Railroad Administration.
 (d)ReportNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public—
 (1)a report based on the evaluation and testing conducted under subsections (a) and (b), which shall include the results of the evaluation and testing and recommendations for mitigating or eliminating the safety, security, environmental, and other risks of an accident or incident involving the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail; and
 (2)a complete list of all research related to the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail conducted by the Federal Railroad Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, or any other entity of the Department of Transportation since 2010 that includes, for each research item—
 (A)the title of any reports or studies produced with respect to the research; (B)the agency, entity, or organization performing the research;
 (C)the names of all authors and co-authors of any report or study produced with respect to the research; and
 (D)the date any related report was published or is expected to publish. (e)Data reportingThe Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration and the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shall collect any relevant data necessary to complete the evaluation required by subsection (a).
 (f)GAO reportAfter the evaluation required by subsection (a) has been completed, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an independent evaluation to ensure the Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration complied with the requirements of this Act, and transmit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the findings of such independent evaluation.
			(g)Congressional review requirements
 (1)Review period definedIn this subsection, the term review period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the earlier of— (A)the date that is 1 year after the date of completion of the report under subsection (f); or
 (B)the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2)Congressional authorityThe Secretary of Transportation may not issue any regulation authorizing the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail or authorize such transportation through issuance of a special permit or approval before the conclusion of the review period.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4135
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 5, 2012
			Mr. Flake introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To permit United States companies to participate in the
		  exploration for and the extraction of hydrocarbon resources from any portion of
		  a foreign maritime exclusive economic zone that is contiguous to the exclusive
		  economic zone of the United States, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Western Hemisphere Energy Security Act
			 of 2012.
		2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to permit United
			 States companies to participate in the exploration for and the extraction of
			 hydrocarbon resources from any portion of a foreign maritime exclusive economic
			 zone that is contiguous to the exclusive economic zone of the United
			 States.
		3.Authorization of
			 activities and exports involving hydrocarbon resources by United States
			 companies
			(a)AuthorizationNotwithstanding
			 any other provision of law (including a regulation), United States persons
			 (including agents and affiliates of such persons) may—
				(1)engage in any
			 transaction necessary for the exploration for and extraction of hydrocarbon
			 resources from any portion of any foreign exclusive economic zone that is
			 contiguous to the exclusive economic zone of the United States, or for oil
			 spill prevention and clean-up activities in such a portion of any foreign
			 exclusive economic zone;
				(2)export without
			 license authority all equipment necessary for the exploration for or extraction
			 of hydrocarbon resources, or oil spill prevention and clean-up activities,
			 described in paragraph (1); and
				(3)import into the United States hydrocarbon
			 resources described in paragraph (1) (including products thereof) extracted
			 under the authority of this section.
				(b)DefinitionIn
			 this section, the term United States person means—
				(1)any United States
			 citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United
			 States; and
				(2)any person other
			 than an individual, if an individual described in paragraph (1) owns or
			 controls at least 51 percent of the securities or other equity interest in such
			 person.
				4.Travel in
			 connection with authorized hydrocarbon exploration and extraction
			 activitiesSection 910 of the
			 Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7209) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following the following new subsection:

				(c)General license
				authority for travel-Related expenditures by persons engaging in hydrocarbon
				exploration and extraction activities
					(1)In
				generalThe Secretary of the Treasury shall authorize under a
				general license the travel-related transactions listed in section 515.560(c) of
				title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, for travel to, from, or within Cuba in
				connection with—
						(A)exploration for,
				and the extraction of, hydrocarbon resources in any part of a foreign maritime
				exclusive economic zone that is contiguous to the United States exclusive
				economic zone; or
						(B)oil spill
				prevention and clean-up activities in such a part of a foreign maritime
				exclusive economic zone.
						(2)Persons
				authorizedPersons authorized to travel to Cuba under this
				section include—
						(A)full-time
				employees, executives, agents, and consultants of oil and gas producers,
				distributors, and shippers; and
						(B)persons who engage
				in oil spill prevention and clean-up
				activities.
						.


110 HR 1622 IH: To provide a waiver from sanctions under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for certain States, local educational agencies, and schools.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-21
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 1622
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 21, 2007
Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Boucher, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, Mr. Goode, and Mr. Wolf) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

A BILL
To provide a waiver from sanctions under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for certain States, local educational agencies, and schools.

1.WaiverA State, local educational agency, or school shall be held harmless and not subject to the penalties provision under section 1111(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)), the requirements of school or local educational agency improvement, corrective action, restructuring, or other sanctions or penalties under section 1116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313), or any other sanctions or penalties relating to academic assessments under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the 2006–2007 school year if the following criteria are met:
(1)The State (in the case of a local educational agency or school, the State within which such local educational agency or school exists) had 1 or more approved academic assessment plans for the 2005–2006 school year.
(2)The State (in the case of a local educational agency or school, the State within which such local educational agency or school exists) had 1 or more of such plans subsequently held invalid by the Department of Education for the 2006–2007 school year.
(3)The Governor of the State (in the case of a local educational agency or school, the State within which such local educational agency or school exists) certifies, in writing, to the Secretary of Education that—
(A)the State cannot effectively train its educators on a new or alternative assessment or assessments in place of the assessment or assessments for which the plan or plans were held invalid by the Department of Education, prior to the date the assessment or assessments are to be administered; and
(B)the administration of any new or alternative assessment or assessments, in place of the assessment or assessments for which the plan or plans were held invalid by the Department of Education, in the 2006–2007 school year is not in the best interest of the public school system and the children such system serves.
(4)The Governor of the State (in the case of a local educational agency or school, the State within which such local educational agency or school exists) certifies, in writing, to the Secretary of Education that the local educational agency or school failed to make adequate yearly progress (as described in section 1111(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2))) based on academic assessments administered in the 2006–2007 school year or the State would be subject to the penalties provision under section 1111(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)) or any other sanctions or penalties relating to academic assessments under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the 2006–2007 school year solely because the State, local educational agency, or school meets each of the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (3).


116 HR 8242 IH: National Women’s Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-09-14
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8242IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 14, 2020Mr. Morelle (for himself, Ms. Moore, Ms. Meng, Mr. Reed, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Brindisi, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Norton, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Katko, Mr. Zeldin, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Nadler, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Engel, Mr. Rose of New York, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Neguse, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Dean, Mr. Harder of California, and Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Women’s Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2020.2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:(1)In 1969, the National Women’s Hall of Fame was established in Seneca Falls, New York, the location of the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848. A total of 276 women have been inducted represented well by the first class that included Jane Addams, Marian Anderson, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Mary MacLeod Bethune, Elizabeth Blackwell, Pearl S. Buck, Rachel Carson, Mary Cassatt, Emily Dickinson, Amelia Earhart, Alice Hamilton, Helen Hayes, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Florence Sabin, Margaret Chase Smith, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Helen Brooke Taussig, and Harriet Tubman.(2)The National Women’s Hall of Fame is the Nation’s oldest membership organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of great American women.(3)The involvement of women in the Nation’s history is inadequately chronicled, commemorated, and celebrated as reflected in the following:(A)Fewer than 5 percent of the 2,596 national historic landmarks chronicle women’s achievements.(B)Only nine of the 112 statues in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall are of women.(C)The National Park Service notes that only three of the 130 national monuments in the United States are dedicated to historic female figures.(D)Of the 5,575 outdoor sculpture portraits of historical figures in the United States, 559 portray women according to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s online inventories catalog.(E)Six of the 89 National Historic Sites commemorate women.(F)Only 219 United States Postal Stamps were issued to commemorate women.(4)The National Women’s Hall of Fame will complete rehabilitation of its new home at the former Seneca Falls Knitting Mill, which is a historic building included in the National Historic Registry. The new building has over 20,000 square feet available for artifacts to ensure that women’s history and women’s contribution to American history will be preserved and recounted for future generations.(5)The National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to design an educational program utilizing video conference technology with students and teachers participating in interactive lessons led by educators from the National Women’s Hall of Fame. This program will provide important lessons on the impact that women have had on mathematics, geography, education, sciences, medicine, military, government, civil rights, economics, industrial technology, arts, and communication.3.Coin specifications(a)DenominationsIn recognition and celebration of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall mint and issue the following coins:(1)$5 gold coinsNot more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall—(A)weigh 8.359 grams;(B)be struck on a planchet having diameter of 0.850 inches; and(C)contain not less than 90 percent gold.(2)$1 silver coinsNot more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall—(A)weigh 26.73 grams;(B)be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.500 inches; and(C)contain not less than 90 percent silver.(3)Half-dollar clad coinsNot more than 750,000 half-dollar coins which shall—(A)weigh 11.34 grams;(B)be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and(C)be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code.(4)Proof silver $1 coinsNot more than 100,000 proof $1 silver coins which shall—(A)weigh 5 ounces;(B)be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 3 inches; and(C)contain .999 fine silver.(b)Legal tenderThe coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.(c)Numismatic itemsFor purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.(d)Sense of congressIt is the sense of Congress that, to the extent possible without significantly adding to the purchase price of the coins, the coins minted under this Act should be produced in a fashion that provides a more dramatic display of the obverse design.4.Designs of coins(a)Designs requirements(1)In generalThe designs of the coins minted under this section shall be emblematic of the impact that women have had on mathematics, geography, education, sciences, medicine, military, government, civil rights, economics, industrial technology, arts, and communication.(2)Designation and inscriptionsOn each coin minted under this Act there shall be—(A)a designation of the denomination of the coin;(B)an inscription of the year 2023; and(C)inscriptions of the words Liberty, In God We Trust, United States of America, and E Pluribus Unum.(b)SelectionThe designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be—(1)selected by the Secretary after consultation with—(A)the National Women’s Hall of Fame; and(B)the Commission of Fine Arts; and(2)reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.5.Issuance of coins(a)Quality of coinsCoins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.(b)Period for issuanceThe Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2023.6.Sale of coins(a)Sale priceThe coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—(1)the face value of the coins;(2)the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and(3)the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, winning design compensation, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).(b)Bulk salesThe Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.(c)Prepaid orders(1)In generalThe Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins.(2)DiscountSale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.(d)Marketing and educational campaignThe Secretary shall develop and execute a marketing, promotion, and educational program to promote the collecting of the coins authorized under this Act.7.Surcharges(a)In generalAll sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:(1)A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.(2)A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin described under section 3(a)(2).(3)A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin.(4)A surcharge of $50 per coin for the $1 coin described under section 3(a)(4)(b)DistributionSubject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Women’s Hall of Fame Foundation to establish an endowment fund that will provide long-term financing for the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s operations.(c)AuditsThe National Women’s Hall of Fame Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b).(d)LimitationNotwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.8.Financial assurancesThe Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—(1)minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and(2)no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, winning design compensation, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.


114 HR 1283 IH: Songwriter Equity Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-04
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1283
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 4, 2015
Mr. Collins of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Jeffries, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Rooney of Florida, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Chu of California, and Ms. Roybal-Allard) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. 2.Effect on royalties for underlying worksSection 114(i) of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

(i) Effect on royalties for underlying worksIt is the intent of Congress that royalties payable to copyright owners of musical works for the public performance of their works shall not be diminished in any respect as a result of the rights granted in section 106(6).. 3.Application to sections 112(e) and 114(f) sound recording proceedings (a)Proceedings not affectedNeither section 2 of this Act nor the amendment made to section 114(i) of title 17, United States Code, by such section 2 shall be taken into account in any proceeding to set or adjust the rates and fees payable for the use of sound recordings under section 112(e) or section 114(f) of such title that is pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b)Decisions and precedents not affectedNeither section 2 of this Act nor the amendment made to section 114(i) of title 17, United States Code, by such section 2 shall have any effect upon the decisions, or the precedents established or relied upon, in any proceeding to set or adjust the rates and fees payable for the use of sound recordings under section 112(e) or section 114(f) of such title before the date of the enactment of this Act. 4.Functions of copyright royalty judges (a)In generalSection 801(b)(1) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking The rates applicable under sections 114(f)(1)(B), 115, and 116 shall be calculated to achieve the following objectives and inserting The rates applicable under sections 114(f)(1)(B) and 116 shall be calculated to achieve the following objectives.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding that is pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of the enactment of this Act. 5.Royalty payable under compulsory license (a)In generalSection 115(c)(3)(D) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking In addition to the objectives set forth in section 801(b)(1), in establishing such rates and terms, the Copyright Royalty Judges may consider rates and terms under voluntary license agreements described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). and inserting the following: The Copyright Royalty Judges shall establish rates and terms that most clearly represent the rates and terms that would have been negotiated in the marketplace between a willing buyer and a willing seller. In establishing such rates and terms, the Copyright Royalty Judges shall base their decision on marketplace, economic, and use information presented by the participants. In establishing such rates and terms, the Copyright Royalty Judges may consider the rates and terms for comparable uses and comparable circumstances under voluntary license agreements..
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding that is pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 490

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 2, 2005

			Mrs. Clinton (for

			 herself and Mr. Schumer) introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on Environment and Public

			 Works

		A BILL

		To direct the Secretary of Transportation to work with

		  the State of New York to ensure that a segment of Interstate Route 86 in the

		  vicinity of Corning, New York, is designated as the Amo Houghton

		  Bypass.

		1.FindingsCongress finds that—

			(1)Amo Houghton first served the United States

			 by volunteering for military service during World War II as a Private First

			 Class in the Marine Corps;

			(2)Amo Houghton earned

			 a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree from the

			 Harvard School of Business;

			(3)Amo Houghton

			 worked as the chief executive officer of Corning, Incorporated, before running

			 for Congress and is remembered fondly for his tremendous efforts to rebuild the

			 city of Corning, New York, and the Chemung Valley in the aftermath of Hurricane

			 Agnes and the devastating flood of 1972;

			(4)while working at

			 Corning, Incorporated, while serving in Congress, and after serving in

			 Congress, Amo Houghton worked to enhance the economy of the Southern Tier,

			 Finger Lakes, and Rochester regions of New York;

			(5)Amo Houghton

			 worked tirelessly with others to fund the building projects that brought New

			 York State Route 17 to the necessary standards to be designated as Interstate

			 Route 86;

			(6)a

			 major project required to upgrade New York State Route 17 to Interstate

			 standards, and to eliminate a glaring problem and safety hazard on that route,

			 was the construction of a bypass route around the city of Corning, New

			 York;

			(7)during his service

			 on the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives, Amo Houghton

			 was a champion of many economic, trade, and health issues, including numerous

			 tax simplification measures and the successful passage by the House of

			 Representatives and the Senate of the Clean Diamond Trade Act (Public Law

			 108–19), which was signed into law by President George W. Bush;

			(8)Amo Houghton was an

			 active member of the International Relations Committee of the House of

			 Representatives and served as chairman of the Canada-United States

			 Interparliamentary Group, the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, the Oxford

			 Forum, and the United States-Japan Economic Agenda Forum, and vice chairman of

			 the Africa Subcommittee of the International Relations Committee;

			(9)Amo Houghton

			 served Congress in many other ways, including by working as—

				(A)a founding member

			 of the Bipartisan Retreat Committee of the House of Representatives;

				(B)a founding member

			 of the Members and Family Room Committee of the House of Representatives;

			 and

				(C)cochairman of the

			 Faith and Politics Institute; and

				(10)Amo Houghton will

			 always be remembered by his colleagues in Congress as a man of principle,

			 statesmanship, moderation, bipartisanship, and civility.

			2.Amo Houghton

			 BypassThe Secretary of

			 Transportation shall work with the State of New York to ensure that the 3-mile

			 segment of Interstate Route 86 between the interchange of Interstate Route 86

			 with New York State Route 15 in the vicinity of Painted Post, New York, and the

			 interchange of Interstate Route 86 with New York State Route 414 in the

			 vicinity of Corning, New York, is known and designated as the Amo

			 Houghton Bypass.


109 HR 2307 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain payments made to the European Union in lieu of income taxes to a member of the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for purposes of the foreign tax credit.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-11
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109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 2307
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 11, 2005
Mr. Udall of New Mexico 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 treat certain payments made to the European Union in lieu of income taxes to a member of the European Union as income taxes paid to a foreign country for purposes of the foreign tax credit.

1.Certain payments made to European Union in lieu of income tax to a member of the European Union treated as income tax paid to a foreign country
(a)In generalSection 903 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to credit for taxes in lieu of income, etc., taxes) is amended to read as follows:

903.Credit for taxes in lieu of income, etc., taxesFor purposes of this part and of sections 164(a) and 275(a)—
(1)the term income, war profits, and excess profits taxes shall include a tax paid in lieu of a tax on income, war profits, or excess profits otherwise generally imposed by any foreign country or by any possession of the United States, and
(2)in the case of an individual, any payment to the European Union shall be treated as an income tax paid to a foreign country if such payment is—
(A)determined on the basis of compensation (including any health, pension, retirement, or other benefits) paid by the European Union to such individual for services performed by such individual for the European Union, and
(B)paid in lieu of an income tax otherwise generally imposed by any foreign country which is a member of the European Union..
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.