114 S762 IS: Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-03-17
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 762IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2015Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Casey, and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an
			 innovation in surface transportation program, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015.
		2.Innovation in surface transportation program
 (a)In generalChapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 104 the following:  105.Innovation in surface transportation program (a)PurposesThe purposes of this section are—
 (1)to increase the return on investment in the surface transportation system of the United States; (2)to make the surface transportation system of the United States more reliable, safe, and efficient by advancing innovative projects selected through State competitions;
 (3)to increase input from local government and stakeholders on projects receiving funding; and (4)to leverage Federal highway dollars further through in-State competitions.
 (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
 (A)a local government; (B)a metropolitan planning organization;
 (C)a regional transportation authority; (D)a transit agency;
 (E)a tribal government; (F)a private provider of public transportation;
 (G)a nonprofit transportation organization; (H)a port authority;
 (I)a joint power authority; (J)a freight rail provider; and
 (K)a local rail authority. (2)Eligible projectThe term eligible project means—
 (A)a project eligible under— (i)section 133(b), relating to the surface transportation program;
 (ii)section 148, relating to the highway safety improvement program; (iii)section 149(b), relating to the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program; or
 (iv)section 213(b), relating to the transportation alternatives program; and (B)a surface transportation project that will improve the movement of goods along a primary freight network, including multimodal facilities near a primary freight route.
 (3)ProgramThe term program, except as otherwise specifically provided, means the innovation in surface transportation program established under this section. (4)Rural local governmentThe term rural local government means a local government for an area that is not an urbanized area (as defined by the Census Bureau).
 (5)State selection panelThe term State selection panel means an innovation in surface transportation selection panel established by a State under subsection (e).
 (c)EstablishmentThe Secretary, in coordination with State transportation departments, shall establish an innovation in surface transportation program in accordance with the requirements of this section.
						(d)Grants
 (1)In generalA State shall make grants under this section to eligible entities for eligible projects to be carried out in the State using funds reserved by the State for a fiscal year under subsection (j)(1).
							(2)State competitions
 (A)In generalFor the purposes of making grants under this section, a State shall conduct a competition each fiscal year under which the State will accept grant applications submitted by eligible entities.
 (B)Competition datesA State shall conduct a competition under subparagraph (A)— (i)not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015; and
 (ii)not later than 30 days after the first day of each fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2015.
									(3)Selection criteria
 (A)EstablishmentThe State selection panel established under subsection (e) shall establish and make available to the public the project selection criteria that will be used by the State in conducting competitions under paragraph (2).
 (B)FactorsThe project selection criteria of a State shall provide for the approval of project applications based on the extent to which the projects—
 (i)improve the safety for all users of the transportation network; (ii)strengthen the contribution of a national multimodal freight network to the economic competitiveness of the United States;
 (iii)promote multimodal connectivity; (iv)strengthen return on investment, particularly the impact on local economic development;
 (v)improve access to jobs and sources of labor, schools, and opportunity; (vi)optimize the usage and efficiency through better design and operation of existing transportation facilities;
 (vii)improve the reliability of the transportation system of the United States; (viii)improve environmental performance of the transportation system;
 (ix)encourage innovation and the use of technology; and (x)further the purposes described in subsection (a).
 (C)Special consideration of certain factorsIn addition to the factors specified in subparagraph (B), the project selection criteria of a State shall provide that special consideration be given equally—
 (i)to projects that— (I)maximize the amount of proposed project costs that can be borne by the applicant from non-Federal sources; or
 (II)have prior significant Federal or non-Federal investment; and (ii)to projects in public jurisdictions with high poverty areas (as defined by the Census Bureau).
 (D)Funding distributionThe project selection criteria of a State shall take into consideration the equitable distribution of funds by geography and population.
 (4)Special rule for private transportation providersAn eligible entity that is a private transportation provider may submit a project application in a State competition conducted under paragraph (2) only if the application is sponsored by a public entity.
							(e)Innovation in surface transportation selection panel
 (1)In generalA State (including the Governor and State Department of Transportation), in coordination with local transportation stakeholders, shall establish an innovation in surface transportation selection panel in accordance with this subsection.
 (2)DutiesA State selection panel shall— (A)review project applications submitted to the State during a competition conducted under subsection (d)(2); and
 (B)approve and disapprove the project applications based on the criteria set forth in subsection (d)(3).
 (3)MembershipA State selection panel shall be composed of the following members to be appointed by the State: (A)Not fewer than 3 individuals representing the transportation department of the State.
 (B)(i)Not fewer than 3 individuals representing local governments in the State, with at least 1 representative from each of—
 (I)a jurisdiction with a population of 50,000 individuals or fewer; (II)a jurisdiction with a population of more than 50,000 individuals and not more than 1,000,000 individuals; and
 (III)a jurisdiction with a population of more than 1,000,000 individuals, if applicable. (ii)If a State does not have a jurisdiction that meets the criteria of 1 of the subclauses of clause (i), the selection panel shall select a representative from a jurisdiction eligible under any of the other subclauses in order to secure the appropriate number of representatives pursuant to this subparagraph.
 (C)Not fewer than 3 individuals representing metropolitan planning organizations, councils of governments, rural planning organizations, and other joint powers authorities in the State charged with transportation responsibilities, including Indian tribes and tribal coalitions.
 (4)Additional membersIn addition to the members appointed under paragraph (3), a State selection panel shall be composed of members to be appointed by the State, in coordination with local transportation stakeholders, from among individuals representing—
 (A)local chambers of commerce, including transportation management organizations, travel and tourism boards, and other coalitions of employers and commerce;
 (B)local air quality boards or organizations supporting improved air quality; (C)State safety boards or local organizations supporting safety;
 (D)transit agencies; (E)port authorities, if applicable;
 (F)active transportation organizations; (G)public interest organizations; and
 (H)public health quality boards or local organizations supporting improving public health. (5)Distribution of representativesA State shall appoint members to the section panel of the State in a manner such that—
 (A)the number of members appointed under each of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (3) is equal; and
 (B)not less than 1 member, and not more than 9 members, appointed under paragraph (4) shall be described in each of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) if applicable, (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (4).
 (6)Geographic diversityThe members of a State selection panel shall be geographically diverse, to the extent practicable. (7)Representation limitationExcept for the representatives described in paragraphs (3)(A) and (3)(B), no entity may be represented on a State selection panel for more than 2 consecutive years if a comparable entity can also be represented on the panel.
 (8)ContinuityA State shall appoint members to the selection panel of the State using a 2-tiered rotation process that ensures continuity of the panel by rotating the membership of the panel on a staggered basis.
							(f)Technical assistance for certain areas
 (1)Rural eligibilityThe State shall support development of project applications under this section if requested by an eligible rural local government.
 (2)Reservation of fundsThe State may reserve not more than 0.25 percent of the funds reserved for a fiscal year under subsection (j) to meet specific requests for support from eligible rural local governments.
 (g)TransparencyNot later than 30 days after a State has selected projects for a fiscal year to receive funding under this section, the State shall make available, in a publicly accessible medium that is easy to navigate—
 (1)the criteria and methodology used to select the projects; (2)a list of all the projects for which funding was requested, including, for each such project—
 (A)the total estimated project cost; (B)the amount of funding requested; and
 (C)the type of modal project; (3)a list of projects that were selected to receive funding under this section, including, for each such project—
 (A)the amount of funding requested; (B)the amount of funding granted; and
 (C)the source of the non-Federal share of cost of the project; and (4)the ranking and scoring of all projects for which funding was requested.
							(h)Reporting requirements
 (1)State reportsNot later than 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, a State shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes—
 (A)the information required under subsection (g); (B)the organizations that were represented on the selection panel of the State;
 (C)the portion of the funds available to the State for the program that have been obligated; and (D)the percentage of the funds available to the State for the program that were used for administrative expenses.
 (2)Biennial report to congressNot later than September 30, 2017, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a consolidated report on the program, including a review of the State reports submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), to—
 (A)the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; (B)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;
 (C)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and (D)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
 (3)AvailabilityThe Secretary shall make the report submitted under paragraph (2) available on the public website of the Department of Transportation.
							(i)Special rule for states with competitive and suballocated programs
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may permit a State to distribute funding described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of subsection (j)(1) through the mechanisms described in paragraph (2) if the Secretary certifies that the State is distributing the funding in a manner that fulfills the purposes of this section.
 (2)Distribution mechanismsDistribution mechanisms that qualify under paragraph (1) include— (A)an open and competitive State program that is substantially similar to the requirements of this section;
 (B)direct suballocation to metropolitan areas of 40 percent of all funds— (i)apportioned to the State under sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(2), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4); and
 (ii)allocated to the State under section 213(a)(1); (C)has a competitive State program and direct suballocation to metropolitan areas or direct recipients of funds under section 5307 of title 49, of more than 95 percent of the funds—
 (i)apportioned to the State under sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(2), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4); or (ii)allocated to the State under section 133(d)(1)(B); and
 (D)a certification by the Secretary that the State is distributing grant funding in compliance with the requirements of this section or in a manner that is substantially similar to those requirements.
 (3)Publication in Federal registerBefore making a certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A)publish in the Federal Register the intent of the Secretary to make the certification;
 (B)provide the public not fewer than 90 days to comment on the proposed certification; and (C)take into consideration any comments received during the comment period.
 (4)Letter to CongressAt least 15 days before making a certification under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit a letter to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (h)(2) and the members of the congressional delegation of the State that includes—
 (A)a notification of the intent of the Secretary to make the certification; and (B)a justification for the proposed certification.
								(j)Funding
 (1)Reservation of fundsOn October 1 of each of fiscal year, a State shall make the following reservations of funds: (A)National highway performance programThe State shall reserve 10 percent of the amount apportioned to the State for the fiscal year under section 104(b)(1)—
 (i)for carrying out State competitions under this section; and (ii)for making grants under this section for eligible projects.
 (B)Highway safety improvement programThe State shall reserve not less than 33 percent of the amount apportioned to the State for the fiscal year under section 104(b)(3) for making grants under this section for eligible projects that are projects described in section 148.
								(C)Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program
 (i)In generalThe State shall reserve not less than 33 percent of the amount apportioned to the State for the fiscal year under section 104(b)(4), and unobligated balances for this section from the prior fiscal year for making grants under this section for eligible projects that are projects described in section 149(b).
 (ii)Nonattainment areasStates with nonattainment areas (as defined in section 171(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501(2))) shall use amounts reserved under this paragraph for making grants under this section for eligible projects described in section 149(b) in those areas.
 (D)Surface transportation programThe State shall reserve not less than 33 percent of the amount allocated to the State for the fiscal year under section 133(d)(1)(B) for making grants under this section for eligible projects.
 (E)Transportation alternatives programThe State shall reserve 33 percent of the amount reserved by the State for the fiscal year under section 213(c)(1)(B) for making grants under this section for eligible projects that are projects described in section 213(b).
 (2)Special ruleAny funds that a State directly suballocates to metropolitan areas or direct recipients of funds under section 5307 of title 49 or awards through an open statewide competition to eligible entities shall be excluded from the funds from which the reservations under subsection (f)(2) are made.
							(3)Nonawarded funds
 (A)In generalA State shall recompete the funds using the process under subsection (d)(2) for funds reserved under this subsection if—
 (i)any funds reserved by the State for a fiscal year under paragraph (1) have not been awarded by the State in grants under this section on or before the last day of the fiscal year; and
 (ii)any funds awarded in grants under this section remain unobligated by the grant recipient after the last day of the 3-year period beginning on the date on which the grant was awarded.
 (B)Redirection of fundsOnce a State has fulfilled the requirements of subparagraph (A), a State may redirect funds reserved under this subsection for sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(2), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4), and 213(a)(1) for funds that remain unobligated for an additional 3 fiscal years..
 (b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 104 the following:
				105. Innovation in surface transportation program..


116 S3522 IS: Coronavirus TANF Expansion Act
U.S. Senate
2020-03-18
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3522IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2020Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo extend and expand the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program and related programs to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Coronavirus TANF Expansion Act .2.Extension of the temporary assistance for needy families program and related programsActivities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 1308(b)) shall continue through December 31, 2020, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2019, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose.3.Expanded TANF eligibility and waiver of certain requirements during the COVID-19 public health emergency(a)In generalFor each month that occurs on or after the date of enactment of this Act during the COVID-19 public health emergency period, a State may—(1)expand eligibility for basic assistance provided under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or under any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(7)(B)(i)) to eligible families described in subsection (b); and(2)provide all families eligible for basic and other assistance under such State programs (including eligible families described in subsection (b)) with a one-time cash payment that is not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 per each dependent in the family.(b)Eligible familiesFor purposes of subsection (a), an eligible family is a family—(1)with children under 18 years of age; (2)whose income during the COVID-19 public health emergency period has been reduced as a result of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including due to a family member's exposure to, or illness from, COVID-19, a quarantine imposed with respect to COVID-19, or the closure of a family member's place of employment, school, or childcare facility due to COVID-19; and(3)whose annual income does not exceed 400 percent of the income official poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981) applicable to a family of the size involved. (c)Increased State family assistance grants(1)In generalFrom the amounts appropriated under subsection (g), with respect to a State, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall increase the amount of the State family assistance grant payable under part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 1308(b)) for the 2d, 3rd, and 4th quarters of fiscal year 2020 and the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2021 by such amount as the Secretary determines is necessary to offset the increased expenditures of the State resulting from the enactment of this section.(2)Disregard from limitation on total payments to territoriesSection 1108(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(a)(1)) shall be applied without regard to amounts paid to a territory under this section.(d)Suspension of work requirements and rules with respect to time limits and child supportFor each month that occurs on or after the date of enactment of this Act during the COVID-19 public health emergency period, the following requirements shall be suspended for families receiving basic or other assistance (including eligible families described in subsection (b)) under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or under any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(7)(B)(i))):(1)Time limits for receipt of assistance under section 408(a)(7) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(7)).(2)Work requirements and determination of monthly participation rates under section 407 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 607).(3)Imposition of individual and State penalties under sections 407, 408, and 409 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 607, 608, 609).(4)Orders to participate in work activities issued under section 466(a)(15) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 666(a)(15)).(e)Application to tribal plansThis section shall apply to an Indian tribe with an approved tribal family assistance plan under section 412 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 612) in the same manner as this section applies to a State. (f)COVID-19 public health emergency period definedIn this section, the term COVID-19 public health emergency period means any period beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this section and before January 1, 2021, that occurs during—(1)an emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g));(2)the emergency involving Federal primary responsibility determined to exist by the President under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191(b)) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19);(3)the national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); or(4)a declaration of a state of emergency on the part of a State or Indian tribe with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (g)AppropriationOut of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2020, such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. Amounts appropriated under this subsection are designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.


115 S1501 IS: 21st Century Strengthening Hands On Programs that Cultivate Learning Approaches for Successful Students Act
U.S. Senate
2017-06-29
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1501IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 29, 2017Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself and Mr. Young) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to support maker education
			 and makerspaces.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the 21st Century Strengthening Hands On Programs that Cultivate Learning Approaches for Successful Students Act or the SHOP CLASS Act.
 2.DefinitionsSection 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (35)Maker educationThe term maker education means a hands-on learning approach that encourages students to imagine, create, innovate, tinker, and collaborate through the process of manufacturing, testing, and demonstrating their ideas.
 (36)MakerspaceThe term makerspace means a community space that provides access to tools, technology and knowledge for learners and entrepreneurs, which result in the prototyping or creation of physical goods, and which supports the development of educational opportunities for personal growth, workforce training, and early stage business ventures..
 3.State leadership activitiesSection 124 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2344) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (b)(3)(D)(iii), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: and maker education; and (2)in subsection (c)—
 (A)by striking and at the end of paragraph (16)(B); (B)by striking the period and inserting ; and at the end of paragraph (17); and
 (C)by adding at the end the following:  (18)support for maker education and makerspaces..
 4.Local uses of fundsSection 135 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2355) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (b)(5)— (A)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (C);
 (B)by adding and at the end of subparagraph (D); and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (E)programs designed to train teachers specifically in the effective use and application of maker education and makerspaces;; and
 (2)in subsection (c)— (A)by striking and at the end of paragraph (19)(D);
 (B)by redesignating paragraph (20) as paragraph (21); and (C)by inserting after paragraph (19), the following:

 (20)to support maker education and makerspaces; and.


IV
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 817
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

October 26, 2009

RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Whereas domestic violence affects people of all ages as well as racial, ethnic, gender, economic, and religious backgrounds;
Whereas females are disproportionately victims and one in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in her life;
Whereas on average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States every day;
Whereas in 2005, 1,181 women were murdered by an intimate partner constituting 78 percent of all intimate partner homicides that year;
Whereas women ages 16 to 24 experience the highest rates, per capita, of intimate partner violence;
Whereas 1 out of 3 Native American women will be raped and 6 out of 10 will be physically assaulted in their lifetimes;
Whereas the cost of intimate partner violence exceeds $5,800,000,000 each year, $4,100,000 of which is for direct medical and mental health care services;
Whereas one-quarter to one-half of domestic violence victims report that they have lost a job due, at least in part, to domestic violence;
Whereas the annual cost of lost productivity due to domestic violence is estimated at $727,800,000 with over 7,900,000 paid workdays lost per year;
Whereas some landlords deny housing to victims of domestic violence who have protection orders or evict victims of domestic violence for seeking help after a domestic violence incident, such as by calling 911, or who have other indications that they are domestic violence victims;
Whereas 92 percent of homeless women experience severe physical or sexual abuse at some point in their lifetimes;
Whereas approximately 40 to 60 percent of men who abuse women also abuse children;
Whereas approximately 15,500,000 children are exposed to domestic violence every year;
Whereas children exposed to domestic violence are more likely to attempt suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, run away from home, and engage in teenage prostitution;
Whereas one large study found that men exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, and adult domestic violence as children were almost four times more likely than other men to have perpetrated domestic violence as adults;
Whereas nearly 1,500,000 high school students nationwide experienced physical abuse from a dating partner in 2003;
Whereas 13 percent of teenage girls who have been in a relationship report being hit or hurt by their partners and one in four teenage girls has been in a relationship in which she was pressured by her partner into performing sexual acts;
Whereas adolescent girls who reported dating violence were 60 percent more likely to report one or more suicide attempts in the past year;
Whereas there is a need for middle schools, secondary schools, and post-secondary schools to educate students about the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking;
Whereas 88 percent of men in a national poll reported that they think that our society should do more to respect women and girls;
Whereas a recently released multi-State study shows that the Nation’s domestic violence shelters are addressing victims’ urgent and long-term needs and are helping victims protect themselves and their children;
Whereas a 2008 National Census Survey reported that 60,799 adults and children were served by domestic violence shelters and programs around the Nation in a single day;
Whereas an additional 8,927 people requested help that day, but due to lack of resources, they were unable to be served;
Whereas there is a need to increase funding for programs aimed at intervening and preventing domestic violence in the United States; and
Whereas individuals and organizations that are dedicated to preventing and ending domestic violence should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and
(2)expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 HR 4951 IH: Monuments Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-06
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4951IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2018Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Renacci, Mr. DesJarlais, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements
			 with State and local governments to provide for the continued operation of
			 public land, open air monuments and memorials, units of the National Park
			 System, units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and units of the
			 National Forest System during a lapse in appropriations, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Monuments Protection Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds that—
 (1)public land in the United States is managed and administered for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations;
 (2)the National Park System (including National Parks, National Monuments, and National Recreation Areas) is managed for the benefit and inspiration of all the people of the United States;
 (3)the National Wildlife Refuge System is administered for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States, with priority consideration for compatible wildlife-dependent general public uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System;
 (4)the National Forest System is dedicated to the long-term benefit of present and future generations; (5)the reopening and temporary operation and management of public land, the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and the National Forest System using funds from States and political subdivisions of States during periods in which the Federal Government is unable to operate and manage the areas at normal levels due to a lapse in appropriations is consistent with the values and purposes for which those areas were established;
 (6)any restriction of public access to national monuments, the National Park System, or the National Wildlife Refuge System during a lapse in appropriations, when such restriction is not necessary to comply with budgetary constraints and when an agency has not taken steps to mitigate restrictions on public access, shall be considered a direct violation of the purpose for which these lands and monuments were established and entrusted to Federal agencies for management; and
 (7)Federal agencies that serve as the management agency of national monuments, the National Park System, or the National Wildlife Refuge System have been entrusted with such properties to maintain and prioritize public access, including during a lapse in appropriations.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Covered unitThe term covered unit means—
 (A)public lands; (B)units of the National Park System;
 (C)units of the National Wildlife Refuge System; (D)federally owned open air monuments and memorials;
 (E)units of the National Forest System; and (F)federally owned roads and off ramps on land described in subparagraphs (A) through (E).
 (2)Public landThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means— (A)the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; or
 (B)the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture.
 (4)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means the several States, the District of Columbia, federally recognized Indian tribes, and territories and possessions of the United States, and political subdivisions thereof.
			4.Agreement to operate and manage covered unit during government shutdown
 (a)In generalNot later than 6 months after an eligible entity offers to enter into an agreement under this section, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with that eligible entity under which the eligible entity shall assume, in whole or in part, activities to resume or continue operations and public access to any covered unit during any period when those activities would not otherwise be carried out because there is—
 (1)a lapse in available Federal funds for all or part of the covered unit as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; or
 (2)insufficient Federal funds to operate all or part of the covered unit as a result of a failure of the Federal Government to make sufficient funds available for this purpose.
 (b)ConditionsAgreements entered into under this section— (1)shall only apply to a covered unit within the boundaries of the eligible entity that is a party to the agreement;
 (2)may apply to all or part of a covered unit; (3)shall be for a term of not more than 5 years, unless the 5-year term would expire during a period when the agreement is being actively implemented, in which case the agreement shall expire at the conclusion of the lapse of funding (and related reimbursement) which precipitated the implementation; and
 (4)shall be in effect only during any period in which the Secretary is unable to operate and manage covered units at normal levels, as determined in accordance with the terms of agreement entered into under subsection (a).
 (c)Copies of agreementsA copy of each agreement entered into under this section shall be— (1)kept by the Secretary, the eligible entity, and any other appropriate agency; and
 (2)available for inspection by Congress. (d)ReimbursementTo the extent that funds are made available, through Acts of appropriation or otherwise, for activities carried out by an eligible entity under an agreement entered into under this section, the Secretary shall reimburse the eligible entity for costs expended by the eligible entity to carry out those activities.
 5.ExceptionNotwithstanding section 4, the Secretary may restrict access to any covered unit for reasons of national security.
 6.ReportFor any instance in which the Secretary does not enter into an agreement after an offer under section 4, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report stating—
 (1)that an offer was made; (2)what eligible entity made the offer;
 (3)what the offer entailed; and (4)why the Secretary did not enter into an agreement pursuant to that offer.


116 HR 4707 IH: Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act
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2019-10-16
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4707IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 16, 2019Mr. Sarbanes (for himself and Mr. Wittman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal
			 firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded
			 for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Firefighter Flexibility and Fairness Act. 2.Treatment of hours worked under a qualified trade-of-time arrangementSection 5542 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(h)
 (1)Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any hours worked by a firefighter under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be disregarded for purposes of any determination relating to eligibility for, or the amount of, any overtime pay under this section.
 (2)For purposes of this subsection— (A)the term qualified trade-of-time arrangement means an arrangement under which 2 firefighters who are employed by the same agency agree, solely at their option and with the approval of their employing agency, to substitute for one another during scheduled work hours in the performance of work in the same capacity; and
 (B)the term firefighter means a firefighter as defined by section 8331(21) or 8401(14)..


116 HR 6557 IH: Medication Access Improves Lives Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-04-17
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6557IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2020Ms. Eshoo (for herself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid program for States providing certain coverage relating to covered outpatient drugs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Medication Access Improves Lives Act or the MAIL Act.2.Increase in Medicaid FMAP for States providing certain coverage relating to covered outpatient drugs(a)In generalSection 1905(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: Beginning April 1, 2020, in the case of a State that provides medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs (as defined in section 1927(k)), including such drugs dispensed by a mail order pharmacy, the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under this subsection (and subsections (y) and (ff) (as applicable)) shall be increased by 1 percentage point with respect to medical assistance for such drugs, but in no case may such percentage exceed 100 percent for such medical assistance..(b)Conforming amendmentsSection 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended—(1)in subsection (y)(1), by inserting after Notwithstanding subsection (b) the following: (but subject to the sixth sentence of such subsection (relating to a Federal medical assistance percentage increase with respect to medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs)); and(2)in subsection (ff), by inserting after Notwithstanding subsection (b) the following: (but subject to the sixth sentence of such subsection (relating to a Federal medical assistance percentage increase with respect to medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs)).3.Requiring States that provide medical assistance for covered outpatient drugs to allow for up to 3-month supply of fills and refills of such drugsSection 1927(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(8)Requirement to allow for up to 3-month supply of fills and refills(A)In generalIn order for payment to be available under section 1903(a) for a covered outpatient drug that is administered on or after the first day of the first full month following the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the State shall permit any individual enrolled under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) to obtain in a single fill or refill, at the option of such individual, the total day supply (not to exceed a 90-day supply) prescribed for such individual for a covered outpatient drug, without regard to any cost and utilization management, medication therapy management, or other such program that would otherwise apply under such plan (or waiver).(B)Safety editThe State may not permit an individual enrolled under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) to obtain a single fill or refill of a covered outpatient drug under such State plan (or waiver) if such fill or refill would be inconsistent with an applicable safety edit under such plan (or waiver)..


		IA
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. J. RES. 99
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 17, 2012
			Mr. Schweikert
			 introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
		  of the United States to require that an increase in the Federal debt requires
		  approval from a majority of the legislatures of the several
		  States.

		That the following article is
			 proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall
			 be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified
			 by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years
			 after the date of its submission for ratification:

				 —
					An
				increase in the Federal debt requires approval from a majority of the
				legislatures of the several
				States.
					.


116 HRES 53 IH: Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
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		IV
		116th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 53
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 16, 2019
			Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution

		January 16, 2019By motion of the House, referred to the Committee on EthicsRESOLUTION
		Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

 Whereas the United States has always been a proud multicultural Nation; Whereas since early in our history our Nation has recognized the strength that our diversity brings by making our national motto E Pluribus Unum;
 Whereas on July 13, 2006, on the floor of the House of Representatives, comparing immigrants to livestock, Representative Steve King of Iowa stated, We could also electrify this wire with the kind of current that would not kill somebody, but it would simply be a discouragement for them to be fooling around with it. We do that with livestock all the time.;
 Whereas on March 8, 2008, in an interview with KICD Studios, Representative King stated, I don’t want to disparage anyone because of their race, their ethnicity, their name—whatever their religion their father might have been … I’ll just say this: When you think about the optics of a Barack Obama potentially getting elected President of the United States—I mean, what does this look like to the rest of the world? What does it look like to the world of Islam?;
 Whereas on May 21, 2012, while speaking with constituents in Pocahontas, Iowa, Representative King compared vetting immigrants to choosing hunting dogs saying, You want a good bird dog? You want one that’s going to be aggressive? Pick the one that’s the friskiest.;
 Whereas in July 2012, at a tele-townhall, on President Barack Obama’s place of birth, Representative King stated, It would have been awfully hard to fraudulently file the birth notice of Barack Obama being born in Hawaii and get that into our public libraries and that microfiche they keep of all the newspapers published. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some other explanations on how they might’ve announced that by telegram from Kenya. The list goes on. But drilling into that now, even if we could get a definitive answer and even if it turned out that Barack Obama was conclusively not born in America, I don’t think we could get that case sold between now and November.;
 Whereas on January 4, 2013, in a press release announcing the introduction of his bill, H.R. 140, Representative King stated, The current practice of extending U.S. citizenship to hundreds of thousands of anchor babies must end because it creates a magnet for illegal immigration into our country. Now is the time to ensure that the laws in this country do not encourage law breaking.;
 Whereas on July 24, 2014, in an interview with Newsmax discussing undocumented immigrants in the United States, Representative King stated, For everyone who’s a valedictorian, there’s another 100 out there who weigh 130 pounds—and they’ve got calves the size of cantaloupes because they’re hauling 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert.;
 Whereas on July 20, 2016, in an interview with The Washington Post, Representative King stated, The idea of multiculturalism, that every culture is equal—that’s not objectively true.; Whereas on July 18, 2016, in an appearance on MSNBC, Representative King stated, Where did any other subgroup of people contribute more to civilization [than White people]?;
 Whereas on September 18, 2016, on Twitter, Representative King stated, that Cultural suicide by demographic transformation must end.; Whereas on March 12, 2017, on Twitter, Representative King shared a story about far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders and added, We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.;
 Whereas on March 13, 2017, on CNN, Representative King stated, I’d like to see an America that’s just so homogenous that we look a lot the same and There’s been this effort, we’re going to have to replace that void with somebody else’s babies. That’s the push to bring in [so] much illegal immigration into America, living in enclaves, refusing to assimilate into the American culture and civilization.;
 Whereas on June 12, 2018, Representative King retweeted Mark Collett, a self-described Nazi sympathizer; Whereas on September 2, 2018, in an interview with Unzensuriert, a publication linked to a fascist Austrian political party, Representative King stated, What does this diversity bring that we don’t already have? Mexican food, Chinese food, those things—well, that’s fine. But what does it bring that we don’t have that is worth the price? We have a lot of diversity within the U.S. already.;
 Whereas on January 10, 2019, in the New York Times, Representative King stated White nationalist, White supremacist, Western civilization—how did that language become offensive?; Whereas Representative King’s statements have drawn praise from known White supremacists like former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke;
 Whereas Representative King dishonors not only immigrants but every American with his racist and xenophobic rhetoric; and
 Whereas Representative King has failed to retract his statement and apologize to the Members of the House or Americans across the country: Now, therefore, be it

 That— (1)Representative Steve King of Iowa, by his despicable conduct, has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House and merits the censure of the House for the same;
 (2)Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured; (3)Representative Steve King of Iowa forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
 (4)Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.


115 HR 4023 IH: Developing Tomorrow’s Engineering and Technical Workforce Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-10-11
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4023IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 11, 2017Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Tonko, and Mr. Reed) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to States educational
			 agencies and local educational agencies to support, develop, and implement
			 formal and informal engineering education programs in elementary schools
			 and secondary schools.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Developing Tomorrow’s Engineering and Technical Workforce Act. 2.FindingsThe Congress makes the following findings:
 (1)The vitality of the innovation economy in the United States depends on the availability of an educated technical workforce. A key component of this workforce consists of engineers, engineering technicians, and engineering technologists.
 (2)There is a widening skills gap between what schools teach and the types of skills presently needed in the job market and the higher skills sets needed for the 21st century workforce.
 (3)Available evidence suggests that formal and informal engineering education both in and after school can stimulate interest and improve learning in mathematics and science as well as improve understanding of engineering and technology.
 (4)Early engineering education is a vital component in attaining licensure as a professional engineer that requires rigorous education, training, experience, and continuing education.
 (5)Few States have included engineering in their science or technology and vocational standards, and few local educational agencies and nonprofit entities provide informal or after-school engineering education programs.
 (6)According to the National Academy of Engineering there is not at present a critical mass of teachers qualified to deliver formal and informal engineering instruction.
 (7)It is imperative that teachers have relevant professional training that coordinates concepts in engineering with the diverse learning styles of students.
 3.Grant programPart F of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7251 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 4601— (A)in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting (other than subpart 5) before part; and
 (B)by adding at the end the following:  (c)Authorization of appropriations for subpart 5There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subpart 5—
 (1)$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 and 2020; and (2)$21,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  5Engineering Education 4651.Grant program authorized (a)In generalFrom amounts appropriated under section 4601(c), the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to implement formal and informal engineering education programs in elementary schools and secondary schools to—
 (1)teach students the overall analytical and experimental approaches used in engineering and engineering technology; and
 (2)increase participation of underrepresented student groups in the engineering and engineering technology pipeline.
 (b)Maximum grant amountA grant awarded under this subpart may not exceed $1,000,000. (c)Matching fundsAn eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall provide non-Federal funds in amount equal to the grant amount. Such non-Federal funds may include in-kind support (such as equipment, supplies, materials, and participation of personnel in the development and implementation of activities to be carried out under the grant).
							(d)Uses of funds
 (1)In generalAn eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use such funds to carry out a program that—
 (A)provides engineering instructional materials based on review and analysis of the effectiveness of existing formal, or informal research-based and evidenced-based locally relevant instructional materials;
 (B)provides professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers to teach engineering; (C)provides instructions on engineering and engineering technology during normal classroom hours or after school;
 (D)incorporates evidence-based practices to increase diversity of student groups participating in the program;
 (E)encourages participation of engineers from local private and public organizations to mentor the teachers and students; and
 (F)encourages engineering faculty and students from institutions of higher education as mentors for the elementary school or secondary school students, and teachers as appropriate.
 (2)State educational agenciesIn the case of an eligible entity that is a State educational agency, such entity shall award subgrants to local educational agencies to carry out the program described in paragraph (1).
 (3)Public-private partnershipsEach eligible entity awarded a grant under this subpart shall be encouraged to carry out the program funded under the grant in partnership with one or more of the following:
 (A)Elementary schools or secondary schools receiving assistance under this subpart. (B)Institutions of higher education.
 (C)Private sector businesses. (D)Nonprofit organizations.
 (E)Community-based organizations. (F)Public or private entities with demonstrated record of success in delivering educational support.
 (e)ApplicationsAn application for a grant under this subpart submitted by an eligible entity shall demonstrate long-term commitment for the proposed program through—
 (1)providing laboratory and instructional space; (2)establishing ongoing professional training programs for pre-service and in-service teachers and teachers in-residence;
 (3)commitment to scaling successful programs for engineering and engineering technology education in elementary schools and secondary schools under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity; and
 (4)commitment to serving diverse student groups such as underrepresented or economically disadvantaged student groups.
 (f)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
 (A)a State educational agency; or (B)a local educational agency that is not receiving a subgrant under this subpart for the fiscal year for which the agency is applying for a grant under this subpart.
 (2)Instructional materialsThe term instructional materials means materials that— (A)emphasize—
 (i)engineering fundamentals and concepts, problem-based learning; and (ii)essential skills such as systems thinking, creativity, teamwork, communication, and ethical considerations;
 (B)are designed to introduce students to modern engineering and engineering technology tools such as computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, statistical analysis, codes and standards, human factors, and reliability analysis; and
 (C)are aligned with and integrated into relevant science, engineering, and mathematics standards that may exist in the applicable State or may be developed.
 4652.Annual report to CongressNot later than 1 year after the first grant is awarded under this subpart, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide a report to Congress on activities and results under this subpart. Such reports shall describe—
 (1)the total number of grant applications received for the preceding each year; (2)the number and geographic distribution of the grants for such year and for all grants awarded under this subpart;
 (3)participation of minority-serving institutions of higher education, such as historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions;
 (4)participation of underrepresented and economically disadvantaged student groups; (5)plans for collaboration among eligible entities receiving a grant under this subpart;
 (6)overall program outcomes and issues of concern; and (7)recommendations for program revisions to achieve the desired program outcome..
 4.Table of contentsThe table of contents in section 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4644 the following:

					Subpart 5—Engineering Education
					4651. Grant program authorized.
					4652. Annual report to Congress..


		VI

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 1187

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			June 7, 2005

			Mr. Allen introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on the

			 Judiciary

		A BILL

		For the relief of James

		  Symington.

		1.Permanent resident status for

			 James Symington

			(a)In

			 generalNotwithstanding

			 subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, James Symington

			 shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status

			 to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an

			 application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of that Act or

			 for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

			(b)Adjustment of

			 statusIf James Symington

			 enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection

			 (c), James Symington shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully

			 and shall be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the

			 Immigration and Nationality Act as of

			 the date of enactment of this Act.

			(c)Deadline for

			 application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if

			 the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for

			 adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the

			 date of enactment of this Act.

			(d)Reduction of

			 immigrant visa numbersUpon

			 the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to James Symington,

			 the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during

			 the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas

			 that are made available to natives of the country of birth of James Symington

			 under section 203(a) of the Immigration and

			 Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant

			 visas that are made available to natives of the country of birth of James

			 Symington under section 202(e) of that Act.


117 HR 3399 IH: To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-20
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3399IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 20, 2021Mr. Grothman (for himself and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.1.Consideration of invasive speciesSection 18 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting after the Secretary of Commerce. the following: In prescribing a fishway, the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall consider the threat of invasive species..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4488
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 24, 2012
			Mrs. Biggert
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate.

		1.2-ethylhexyl
			 (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.10.54 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 2-ethylhexyl
			 (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate) is amended by striking the date in the
			 effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
			 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 5069 IH: Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-16
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5069IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 16, 2018Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Kinzinger) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 establish the Federal Smart Building Program to implement smart building technology and
			 demonstrate the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2018. 2.FindingsCongress finds that—
 (1)the building sector uses more than 40 percent of the energy of the United States; (2)emerging building energy monitoring and control technologies are enabling a transition of the building sector to smart buildings that have dramatically reduced energy use and improved quality of service to occupants;
 (3)an analysis of select private-sector smart buildings by the Department of Energy would document the costs and benefits of the emerging technologies, promote the adoption of the technologies, and accelerate the transition to the technologies;
 (4)with over 400,000 buildings, the Federal Government is the largest building owner in the United States; and
 (5)the Federal Government can also accelerate the transition to smart building technologies by demonstrating and evaluating emerging smart building technologies using existing programs and funding to showcase selected Federal smart buildings.
			3.Smart building acceleration
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Internet of things technology solutionThe term internet of things technology solution means a solution that improves energy efficiency and predictive maintenance through cutting-edge technologies that utilize internet connected technologies including sensors, intelligent gateways, and security embedded hardware.
 (2)ProgramThe term program means the Federal Smart Building Program established under subsection (b)(1). (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
 (4)Smart buildingThe term smart building means a building, or collection of buildings, with an energy system that— (A)is flexible and automated;
 (B)has extensive operational monitoring and communication connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and analysis of all building functions;
 (C)takes a systems-based approach in integrating the overall building operations for control of energy generation, consumption, and storage;
 (D)communicates with utilities and other third-party commercial entities, if appropriate; (E)protects the health and safety of occupants and workers; and
 (F)is cybersecure. (5)Smart building acceleratorThe term smart building accelerator means an initiative that is designed to demonstrate specific innovative policies and approaches—
 (A)with clear goals and a clear timeline; and (B)that, on successful demonstration, would accelerate investment in energy efficiency.
					(b)Federal smart building program
 (1)EstablishmentNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, establish a program to be known as the Federal Smart Building Program—
 (A)to implement smart building technology; and (B)to demonstrate the costs and benefits of smart buildings.
					(2)Selection
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall coordinate the selection of not fewer than 1 building from among each of several key Federal agencies, as described in paragraph (4), to compose an appropriately diverse set of smart buildings based on size, type, and geographic location.
 (B)Inclusion of commercially operated buildingsIn making selections under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may include buildings that are owned by the Federal Government but are commercially operated.
 (3)TargetsNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish targets for the number of smart buildings to be commissioned and evaluated by key Federal agencies by 3 years and 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (4)Federal agency describedThe key Federal agencies referred to in this subsection shall include buildings operated by— (A)the Department of the Army;
 (B)the Department of the Navy; (C)the Department of the Air Force;
 (D)the Department; (E)the Department of the Interior;
 (F)the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (G)the General Services Administration.
 (5)RequirementIn implementing the program, the Secretary shall leverage existing financing mechanisms including energy savings performance contracts, utility energy service contracts, and annual appropriations.
 (6)EvaluationUsing the guidelines of the Federal Energy Management Program relating to whole-building evaluation, measurement, and verification, the Secretary shall evaluate the costs and benefits of the buildings selected under paragraph (2), including an identification of—
 (A)which advanced building technologies— (i)are most cost-effective; and
 (ii)show the most promise for— (I)increasing building energy savings;
 (II)increasing service performance to building occupants; (III)reducing environmental impacts; and
 (IV)establishing cybersecurity; and (B)any other information the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
 (7)AwardsThe Secretary may expand awards made under the Federal Energy Management Program and the Better Building Challenge to recognize specific agency achievements in accelerating the adoption of smart building technologies.
				(c)Survey of private sector smart buildings
 (1)SurveyThe Secretary shall conduct a survey of privately owned smart buildings throughout the United States, including commercial buildings, laboratory facilities, hospitals, multifamily residential buildings, and buildings owned by nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education.
 (2)SelectionFrom among the smart buildings surveyed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select not fewer than 1 building each from an appropriate range of building sizes, types, and geographic locations.
 (3)EvaluationUsing the guidelines of the Federal Energy Management Program relating to whole-building evaluation, measurement, and verification, the Secretary shall evaluate the costs and benefits of the buildings selected under paragraph (2), including an identification of—
 (A)which advanced building technologies and systems— (i)are most cost-effective; and
 (ii)show the most promise for— (I)increasing building energy savings;
 (II)increasing service performance to building occupants; (III)reducing environmental impacts; and
 (IV)establishing cybersecurity; and (B)any other information the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
					(d)Leveraging existing programs
 (1)Better building challengeAs part of the Better Building Challenge of the Department, the Secretary, in consultation with major private sector property owners, shall develop smart building accelerators to demonstrate innovative policies and approaches that will accelerate the transition to smart buildings in the public, institutional, and commercial buildings sectors.
				(2)Research and development
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct research and development to address key barriers to the integration of advanced building technologies and to accelerate the transition to smart buildings.
 (B)InclusionThe research and development conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include research and development on—
 (i)achieving whole-building, systems-level efficiency through smart system and component integration; (ii)improving physical components, such as sensors and controls, to be adaptive, anticipatory, and networked;
 (iii)integration of internet of things technology solutions, including measure to increase water and energy efficiency, improve water quality, support real-time utility management, and enable actionable analytics and predictive maintenance to improve building systems long-term viability;
 (iv)reducing the cost of key components to accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies; (v)data management, including the capture and analysis of data and the interoperability of the energy systems;
 (vi)protecting against cybersecurity threats and addressing security vulnerabilities of building systems or equipment;
 (vii)business models, including how business models may limit the adoption of smart building technologies and how to support transactive energy;
 (viii)integration and application of combined heat and power systems and energy storage for resiliency; (ix)characterization of buildings and components;
 (x)consumer and utility protections; (xi)continuous management, including the challenges of managing multiple energy systems and optimizing systems for disparate stakeholders; and
 (xii)other areas of research and development, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (e)ReportNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter until a total of 3 reports have been made, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on—
 (1)the establishment of the Federal Smart Building Program and the evaluation of Federal smart buildings under subsection (b);
 (2)the survey and evaluation of private sector smart buildings under subsection (c); and (3)any recommendations of the Secretary to further accelerate the transition to smart buildings.


109 HR 3969 IH: To provide for the designation of a Department of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees of the Department in coordination with other disaster agencies in responding to federally declared disasters.
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3969
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 6, 2005
Mr. Blunt (for himself, Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Bonner, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Pickering, and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL
To provide for the designation of a Department of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees of the Department in coordination with other disaster agencies in responding to federally declared disasters.

 1. Department of Agriculture liaison for disaster emergencies
 (a) Deployment of disaster liaison The Secretary of Agriculture shall deploy disaster liaisons to State and local Department of Agriculture Service Centers in a federally declared disaster area whenever Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel are deployed in that area, to coordinate Department programs with the appropriate disaster agencies designated under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).
 (b) Qualifications Disaster liaisons shall be selected from among employees of the Department of Agriculture who have experience providing emergency disaster relief in federally declared disaster areas.
 (c) Duties A disaster liaison shall—
 (1) serve as a liaison to State and Federal Emergency Services;
 (2) be deployed to a federally declared disaster area to coordinate Department interagency programs to provide assistance to agricultural producers in the federally declared disaster area;
 (3) facilitate the claims and applications of agricultural producers who are victims of the disaster that are forwarded to the Department by the appropriate State Department of Agriculture agency director; and
 (4) coordinate with the Director of the State office of the appropriate Department agency to assist with the application for and distribution of economic assistance.
(d)Federally declared disaster area definedIn this section, the term federally declared disaster area means—
 (1) an area covered by a Presidential declaration of major disaster issued under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); or
 (2) determined to be a disaster area by the Secretary of Agriculture under subpart A of part 1945 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations.


114 HR 1146 IH: For the relief of Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova.
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2015-02-26
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1146
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 26, 2015
			Mr. Gutiérrez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova.

		1.Permanent resident status for Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania
			 Simeonova
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
 (b)Adjustment of statusIf Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, or Vania Simeonova enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (c)Deadline for application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (d)Reduction of immigrant visa numberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
 (e)Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Simeon Simeonov, Stela Simeonova, Stoyan Simeonov, and Vania Simeonova shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


114 SRES 80 ATS: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.
U.S. Senate
2015-02-12
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 80
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 12, 2015
			Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Reid, and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

 Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later;
 Whereas February 19, 2015, marks the first day of Lunar New Year for calendar year 2015; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival;
 Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars;
 Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia;
 Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event;
 Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States;
 Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and
 Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year;
 (2)in observance of Lunar New Year, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and
 (3)wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 610
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 10, 2011
			Mr. Burgess (for
			 himself, Mr. Sessions,
			 Mr. Fitzpatrick,
			 Mr. King of New York,
			 Mr. McDermott,
			 Mr. Markey,
			 Mrs. Myrick,
			 Mr. Smith of New Jersey,
			 Mr. Kline,
			 Mr. Forbes, and
			 Mr. Dold) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on
			 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 authorize the issuance of United States bonds to fund
		  Alzheimer’s research.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Making Investments Now for Dementia
			 Act of 2011.
		2.Authorization for
			 the issuance of United States bonds to fund Alzheimer’s research
			(a)Issuance of
			 bondsSection 3102 of title
			 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(f)Issuance of
				United States Alzheimer’s Bonds
						(1)In
				generalThe Secretary may
				issue bonds under this section to aid in the funding of Alzheimer’s research.
				The Secretary shall carry out this paragraph in consultation with the Secretary
				of Health and Human Services and the Director of the National Institutes of
				Health.
						(2)FormThe
				bonds authorized by paragraph (1) shall be in such form and denominations, and
				shall be subject to such terms and conditions of issue, conversion, redemption,
				maturation, payment, and rate of interest as the Secretary may
				prescribe.
						(3)Annual
				reportThe Secretary, in
				consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director
				of the National Institutes of Health, shall submit an annual report to the
				Congress describing the actions taken by the Secretaries under this subsection
				during the year covered by the report. The first such report shall describe the
				implementation of the program under this subsection, and each such report shall
				describe the use of funds and the status of the
				program.
						.
			(b)Use of
			 proceedsAmounts equal to the
			 amounts received by the Secretary of the Treasury from the sale of bonds under
			 section 3102(f) of title 31, United States Code, less amounts determined by the
			 Secretary to be necessary for administration of such sales, are authorized to
			 be appropriated to the Director of the National Institutes of Health for
			 research under title IV of the Public Health Service Act and shall be used
			 solely for Alzheimer’s research.
			(c)Sense of
			 CongressIt is the sense of
			 Congress that any funds collected pursuant to section 3102(f) of title 31,
			 United States Code (as added by this Act) are in addition to yearly
			 appropriated funds and not to be used to supplement current funding.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 246

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 1, 2005

				Mr. Bunning (for himself,

			 Mr. Nelson of Nebraska,

			 Mr. DeMint, Mr.

			 Craig, Mr. Inhofe,

			 Mr. Brownback, Mr. Lugar, Mr.

			 Santorum, Mr. Coleman, and

			 Mr. Domenici) introduced the following

			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth

		  and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the

		  adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.

			1.

			Short title

			This Act may be cited as

			 The Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee

			 Act.

		2.Repeal of

			 applicability of sunset of the economic growth and tax relief reconciliation

			 act of 2001 with respect to adoption credit and adoption assistance

			 programsSection 901 of the

			 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is amended by adding

			 at the end the following new subsection:

				(c)ExceptionSubsection

				(a) shall not apply to the amendments made by section 202 (relating to

				expansion of adoption credit and adoption assistance programs).

				.


 HR 3480 ENR: Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2008
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One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and eight
H. R. 3480

AN ACT
To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements for those involved in receiving stolen property where that property consists of grave markers of veterans, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2008.
2.Findings and declarationThe Congress finds and declares that—
(1)every cemetery should do all it can to protect each grave marker, headstone, monument, or other object, intended to permanently mark a grave;
(2)every citizen of the United States should be watchful and mindful of desecrations of any gravesite and report any such suspected behavior to local, State, or Federal law enforcement authorities; and
(3)all citizens, including veterans, have earned the right to rest in peace.
3.Direction to the Sentencing Commission
(a)In generalPursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and, if appropriate, amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure the guidelines and policy statements provide adequate sentencing enhancements for any offense involving the desecration, theft, or trafficking in, a grave marker, headstone, monument, or other object, intended to permanently mark a veteran’s grave.
(b)Commission DutiesIn carrying out this section, the Sentencing Commission shall—
(1)ensure that the sentences, guidelines, and policy statements relating to offenders convicted of these offenses are appropriately severe and reasonably consistent with other relevant directives and other Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements;
(2)make any necessary conforming changes to the Federal sentencing guidelines; and
(3)assure that the guidelines adequately meet the purposes of sentencing as set forth in section 3553(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


113 HR 702 IH: Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2013
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2013-02-14
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 702
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 14, 2013
			Mr. Braley of Iowa
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the
		  Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Frontline Providers Loan
		  Repayment Program.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Access to Frontline Health Care Act of
			 2013.
		2.Frontline
			 providers loan repayment programPart D of title III of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended—
			(1)by redesignating
			 the second subpart XI (as added by section 10333 of Public Law 111–148) as
			 subpart XII;
			(2)by redesignating
			 the second section 340H (as added by such section 10333) as section 340I;
			 and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					XIIIFrontline
				Health Care Services
						340J.Frontline
				Providers Loan Repayment Program
							(a)In
				GeneralThe Secretary shall establish and carry out a Frontline
				Providers Loan Repayment Program (in this section referred to as the Loan
				Repayment Program) under which, pursuant to contracts in accordance with
				this section—
								(1)the Secretary agrees to make student loan
				repayments; and
								(2)the individual agrees to serve as a health
				professional for a period of full-time service of not less than 2 years at a
				health care facility serving a frontline care scarcity area.
								(b)EligibilityTo
				be eligible to participate in the Loan Repayment Program, an individual
				must—
								(1)submit an
				application to participate in the Loan Repayment Program in such form and
				manner and at such time as specified by the Secretary; and
								(2)sign and submit to
				the Secretary, at the time of submittal of such application, a written contract
				(described in subsection (d)).
								(c)Participation in
				Program
								(1)In
				generalAn individual becomes a participant in the Loan Repayment
				Program only upon the approval of the Secretary of the individual’s application
				submitted under subsection (b)(1) and the Secretary’s acceptance of the
				contract submitted by the individual under subsection (b)(2).
								(2)PreferenceIn
				awarding contracts under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to
				applicants who have undertaken training or coursework in interdisciplinary
				studies.
								(3)Recruitment for
				Interdisciplinary ProgramsThe Secretary shall—
									(A)determine the
				frontline care scarcity areas in which to place contract recipients under this
				section; and
									(B)in making such
				determination, give preference to areas with a demonstrated program of
				interdisciplinary health care, or with demonstrated plans to initiate
				interdisciplinary approaches to community health care.
									(4)NoticeThe
				Secretary shall provide written notice to an individual promptly upon the
				Secretary’s approving, under paragraph (1), of the individual’s participation
				in the Loan Repayment Program.
								(d)ContractThe
				contract described in this subsection is a written contract between the
				Secretary and an individual that contains—
								(1)an agreement
				that—
									(A)the Secretary
				agrees to provide the individual with student loan repayment (described in
				subsection (e)) for a period of time as determined by the Secretary, to pay off
				debts incurred during the course of the study or program described in
				subsection (g)(2)(B); and
									(B)the individual
				agrees—
										(i)to
				accept provision of such a student loan repayment to the individual; and
										(ii)to provide frontline care services for a
				period of full-time service of not less than 2 years at a health care facility
				serving a frontline care scarcity area;
										(2)a provision that
				any financial obligation of the United States arising out of a contract entered
				into under this section and any obligation of the individual which is
				conditioned thereon, is contingent upon funds being appropriated for student
				loan repayment under this section;
								(3)a statement of the
				damages to which the United States is entitled, under subsection (f), for the
				individual’s breach of the contract; and
								(4)such other
				statements as the Secretary deems appropriate of the rights and liabilities of
				the Secretary and of the individual, not inconsistent with the provisions of
				this section.
								(e)Student Loan
				Repayment
								(1)AmountThe
				amount of an annual student loan repayment under this section on behalf of an
				individual shall be determined by the Secretary, and shall take into
				consideration the need to pay a sufficient amount to enable recruiting of
				health care providers into the loan repayment program under this
				section.
								(2)Payments
				Directly to Loan ProviderThe Secretary may contract with an
				individual’s loan provider, for the payment to the loan provider, on behalf of
				the individual, of the amounts of a student loan repayment described in
				paragraph (1).
								(f)Breach of
				contractIf an individual
				breaches a written contract under this section by failing to begin such
				individual’s service obligation, or to complete such service obligation, the
				United States shall be entitled to recover from the individual an amount that
				is equal to the sum of—
								(1)the total amount
				which has been paid to the individual, or on behalf of the individual, under
				the contract; and
								(2)any amount of
				interest, as determined by the Secretary.
								(g)DefinitionsIn
				this section:
								(1)The term
				frontline care scarcity area means an area, population group, or
				facility that—
									(A)is designated as a
				health professional shortage area under section 332; or
									(B)is designated by
				the State in which the area is located as having a shortage of frontline care
				services.
									(2)The term
				frontline care services means health care services—
									(A)in the field of general surgery, optometry,
				ophthalmology, chiropractic, physical therapy, audiology, speech language
				pathology, pharmacies, public health, podiatric medicine, dietetics,
				occupational therapy, general pediatrics, respiratory therapy, medical
				technology, otolaryngology, or radiologic technology; and
									(B)provided by a general surgeon, optometrist,
				ophthalmologist, chiropractor, physical therapist, audiologist, speech language
				pathologist, pharmacist, public health professional, podiatric physician,
				registered dietician, occupational therapist, pediatrician, respiratory
				therapist, medical technologist, otolaryngologist, or radiologic technologist
				who has completed an appropriate course of study or program, offered by an
				accredited institution of higher education in the United States.
									(h)ImplementationThe
				Secretary shall begin implementation of the loan repayment program under this
				section within 180 days of the date of the enactment of this
				section.
							.