117 HR 741 IH: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-03
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 741IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 3, 2021Ms. Brownley (for herself, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Levin of California, Ms. Bonamici, Ms. Pingree, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, 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 support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act.2.National goalIt is hereby declared that it is the national goal for the United States to reach—(1)a net 35-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for United States domestic and international aviation flights by 2035, as compared to 2005; and(2)net zero greenhouse gas emissions for United States domestic and international aviation flights by 2050.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Sustainable aviation fuelThe term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel consisting of synthesized hydrocarbons that—(A)meets the requirements of a Department of Defense specification for military jet fuel or an American Society of Testing and Materials specification for aviation turbine fuel;(B)is derived from qualified feedstock; and(C)is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator that such fuel—(i)either—(I)conforms to the standards, recommended practices, requirements and criteria, supporting documents, implementation elements, and any other technical guidance for sustainable aviation fuels that are adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization with the agreement of the United States; or(II)meets the definition of advanced biofuel under section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)), as demonstrated by compliance with Environmental Protection Agency implementing regulations under subpart M of part 80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations; and(ii)achieves at least a 50-percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.(2)Qualified feedstockThe term qualified feedstock means sources of hydrogen and carbon not originating from unrefined or refined petrochemicals.(3)Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissionsThe term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions means the combined greenhouse gas emissions from feedstock production, collection of feedstock, transportation of feedstock to fuel production facilities, conversion of feedstock to fuel, transportation and distribution of fuel, and fuel combustion in an aircraft engine, as well as from induced land-use change emissions, as calculated using appropriate modeling techniques approved by a regulating authority.(4)Induced land-use change emissionsThe term induced land-use change emissions means the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the conversion of land to the production of feedstocks and from the conversion of other land due to the displacement of crops or animals for which the original land was previously used, as calculated using appropriate modeling techniques approved by a regulating authority.(5)Conventional jet fuelThe term conventional jet fuel means liquid hydrocarbon fuel used for aviation that is derived or refined from petrochemicals.4.Grant program(a)In generalThe Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall carry out a competitive grant and cost-sharing agreement program for eligible entities to carry out projects located in the United States to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel.(b)SelectionIn selecting an eligible entity to receive a grant or cost-share agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—(1)the anticipated public benefits of a project proposed by the eligible entity;(2)the potential to increase the domestic production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel;(3)the potential greenhouse gas emissions from such project;(4)the potential for creating new jobs in the United States;(5)the potential net greenhouse gas emissions impact of different feedstocks to produce sustainable aviation fuel on a lifecycle basis, which shall include potential direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (including resulting from changes in land use); and(6)the proposed utilization of non-Federal contributions by the eligible entity.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section.(d)ReportNot later than October 1, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the results of the grant program under this section. The report shall include the following:(1)A description of the entities and projects that received grants or other cost-sharing agreements under this section.(2)A detailed explanation for why each entity received the type of funding disbursement such entity did.(3)A description of whether the program is leading to an increase in the production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels and whether that increase is enough to keep the United States on track to achieve the goals described in section 2 of this Act.(4)A description of the economic impacts resulting from the funding to and operation of the project.(e)Eligible entity definedIn this section, the term eligible entity means—(1)a State or local government other than an airport sponsor;(2)an air carrier;(3)an airport sponsor; and(4)a person or entity engaged in the production, transportation, blending or storage of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States or feedstocks in the United States that could be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel.5.Low carbon aviation fuel standard(a)Establishment of low carbon aviation fuel standardSection 211 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545) is amended by adding at the end the following:(w)Low carbon aviation fuel standard(1)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)Aviation fuelThe term aviation fuel means fuel that is produced, sold, or dispensed in the United States, for civil or military purposes, for turbine-powered aviation.(B)Carbon intensityThe term carbon intensity means the quantity of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions per unit of fuel energy.(C)Credit exchangeThe term credit exchange means a central marketplace with established rules and regulations where buyers and sellers meet to conduct trades.(D)Fuel standardThe term fuel standard means the low carbon fuel standard established under paragraph (2).(2)EstablishmentNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations to establish a low carbon fuel standard for aviation fuels that requires a reduction in carbon intensity for aviation fuels each calendar year such that by 2050, and thereafter, the average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used annually in the United States is reduced by at least 50 percent, as compared to the average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used in the United States in 2005.(3)TargetsIn promulgating regulations under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall set a target of a reduction of at least 20 percent in the average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used annually in the United States by 2030, and of at least 50 percent by 2050, as compared to the average carbon intensity of all aviation fuel used in the United States in 2005.(4)RequirementsIn promulgating regulations under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall—(A)establish a benchmark for the average carbon intensity of aviation fuels for each calendar year, beginning with the first full calendar year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, suitable to achieving the targets specified in paragraph (3);(B)apply the fuel standard to persons who produce or import aviation fuel;(C)establish procedures for calculating the carbon intensity of an aviation fuel, expressed in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule, in accordance with—(i)the standards, recommended practices, requirements and criteria, supporting documents, implementation elements, and any other technical guidance for sustainable aviation fuels that are adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization with the agreement of the United States; and(ii)any other more stringent accounting practices determined by the Administrator to be the best lifecycle greenhouse gas emission accounting practices, provided that such practices account for the aggregate quantity of greenhouse gas emissions (including direct emissions and significant indirect emissions such as significant emissions from land use changes), as determined by the Administrator, related to the full fuel lifecycle, including all stages of fuel and feedstock production and distribution, from feedstock generation or extraction through the distribution and delivery and use of the finished fuel to the ultimate consumer, where the mass values for all greenhouse gases are adjusted to account for their relative global warming potential;(D)determine how long the calculation of the carbon intensity of an aviation fuel (pursuant to the procedures established under subparagraph (C)), will remain in effect before needing to be reevaluated;(E)allow a person described in subparagraph (B), who, for a calendar year, produces or imports aviation fuel—(i)that has an average carbon intensity that is less than the benchmark for average carbon intensity for that calendar year to, except as provided in paragraph (8), generate credits, to be used, or transferred to another person, to demonstrate compliance with this subsection; and(ii)that has an average carbon intensity that is greater than the benchmark for average carbon intensity for that calendar year to purchase credits to be used to demonstrate compliance with this subsection;(F)determine the—(i)appropriate amount of credits generated and used to demonstrate compliance pursuant to subparagraph (E);(ii)appropriate conditions, if any, on—(I)the duration of such credits; and(II)the transfer of such credits through a credit exchange; and(G)consult with all relevant stakeholders, including aviation industry groups, renewable fuel industry groups, researchers at institutions of higher education, labor unions, consumer advocates, and any other stakeholders the Administrator determines to be appropriate.(5)ConsultationIn carrying out this subsection, the Administrator shall consult with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Agriculture.(6)Coordination with statesThe Administrator shall, after notice and opportunity for public hearing, waive application of the fuel standard in any State that has adopted a standard for aviation fuels that the Administrator determines is at least as stringent as the fuel standard.(7)RevisionIf Congress enacts a standard or similar law that the Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, determines accomplishes the purposes of the fuel standard for sectors of the economy that include the aviation sector, the Administrator may revoke the fuel standard in favor of the other standard or law.(8)Relationship to renewable fuel programNo credit may be generated under this subsection with respect to renewable fuel for which a credit is generated under subsection (o).(9)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and make publicly available a report describing—(A)the status of the development of the fuel standard; and(B)the considerations the Administrator is using in developing the fuel standard..(b)EnforcementSection 211(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(d)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by striking or (o) of this section or the regulations and inserting (o), or (w) of this section or the regulations;(B)by striking or (o) of this section or who fails and inserting (o), or (w) of this section or who fails; and(C)by striking or (o) of this section which establishes and inserting (o), or (w) of this section which establishes; and(2)in paragraph (2), by striking and (o) of this section each place it appears and inserting (o), and (w) of this section.6.Procurement of sustainable aviation fuel by the department of defense(a)In generalEffective October 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall make a bulk purchase of an amount of sustainable aviation fuel that is not less than 10 percent of the total amount of aviation fuel procured for operational purposes (as defined in section 2922h of title 10, United States Code) if—(1)the cost of sustainable aviation fuel is competitive with the fully burdened cost of conventional jet fuel available for the same purpose; and(2)the sustainable aviation fuel is refined or produced in the United States.(b)Blended fuelIf the Secretary of Defense purchases sustainable aviation fuel that is blended with conventional jet fuel, the percentage of sustainable aviation fuel in such blend will be counted towards the percentage described in subsection (a).(c)CertificationBefore making a purchase under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned (as defined in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code) shall certify that the sustainable aviation fuel is suitable for use in aircrafts of the Department of Defense.(d)Waiver(1)In generalSubject to the requirements of paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement under subsection (a) for reasons of national security, including the lack of available, qualifying sustainable aviation fuel.(2)NoticeNot later than 30 days after issuing a waiver under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code) notice of the waiver. Any such notice shall include each of the following:(A)The rationale of the Secretary for issuing the waiver.(B)A certification that the waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.(e)DefinitionsThe terms fully burdened cost and operational purposes have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 2922h of title 10, United States Code.7.Federal aviation administration research(a)In generalSection 911(a) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 44504 note) is amended—(1)by striking assist in the development and inserting the following:(1)assist in the development;(2)by striking and other and inserting , other;(3)by striking the period and inserting , and sustainable fuel that can be used without the need to blend with any other type of aviation fuel;; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(2)promote the efforts of the aviation sector to become a net-zero greenhouse gas emitting sector;(3)study the climate impacts of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions, water vapor, and contrails and ways to minimize such impacts; and(4)develop a methodology for quantifying the non-carbon dioxide climate impacts of aviation in a lifecycle analysis, including the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel other than the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions..(b)DefinitionsSection 911 of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Sustainable aviation fuelThe term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel consisting of synthesized hydrocarbons that—(A)is derived from a qualified feedstock; and(B)conforms to the standards, recommended practices, requirements and criteria, supporting documents, implementation elements, and any other technical guidance for sustainable aviation fuels that are adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization with the agreement of the United States.(2)Qualified feedstockThe term qualified feedstock means sources of hydrogen and carbon not originating from unrefined or refined petrochemicals.(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section..8.Department of energy research(a)In generalThe Secretary of Energy shall carry out a program to research the use of cover crops or other crops grown for conservation purposes rather than for sale in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.(b)CollaborationIn carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall collaborate with the national laboratories, the Department of Agriculture, and industry partners.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Sustainable aviation fuelThe term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel consisting of synthesized hydrocarbons that—(A)is derived from a qualified feedstock; and(B)conforms to the standards, recommended practices, requirements and criteria, supporting documents, implementation elements, and any other technical guidance for sustainable aviation fuels that are adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization with the agreement of the United States.(2)National laboratoryThe term national laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)).(d)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.9.Sustainable aviation fuel credit(a)In generalSubpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 40A the following new section:40B.Sustainable aviation fuel credit(a)In generalFor purposes of section 38, the sustainable aviation fuel credit for the taxable year is, with respect to each gallon of neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component used by the taxpayer in the production of a qualified mixture—(1)$1.50, plus(2)the applicable supplementary credit amount.(b)Applicable supplementary credit amount(1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a), the applicable supplementary credit amount is $0.25, reduced (but not below zero) by the emissions reduction certification amount.(2)Emissions reduction certification amountFor purposes of paragraph (1), the emissions reduction certification amount is $0.01 for every 2 percentage points below 100 percent for which the neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component is certified to reduce emissions in comparison with conventional fuel under section 10 of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act.(c)Neat sustainable aviation fuel blending componentFor purposes of this section, the term neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component means unblended liquid fuel—(1)that consists of synthesized hydrocarbons, and(2)that—(A)meets the requirements of a Department of Defense specification for military jet fuel or an American Society of Testing and Materials specification for aviation turbine fuel,(B)is derived from qualified feedstock, and(C)is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency to—(i)either—(I)comply with such standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization for sustainable aviation fuels as have been adopted by the United States, or(II)meet the definition of advanced biofuel under section 211(o)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(B)), and(ii)achieve at least a 50-percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in comparison with conventional jet fuel.(d)Qualified mixtureFor purposes of this section, the term qualified mixture means a mixture of neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component and kerosene, which—(1)is used by the taxpayer as aircraft fuel in a trade or business, or(2)is sold by the taxpayer to any person for use as aircraft fuel.(e)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, the terms qualified feedstock, lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, and induced land-use change emissions have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act.(f)Sale or use must be in trade or business, etcNeat sustainable aviation fuel blending component used in the production of a qualified mixture shall be taken into account—(1)only if the sale or use described in subsection (d) is in a trade or business of the taxpayer or other person, and(2)for the taxable year in which such sale or use occurs.(g)Application of sectionThis section shall only apply to fuel produced before January 1, 2032..(b)Credit made part of general business creditSection 38(b) (relating to current year business credit) is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting , plus, and by inserting after paragraph (33) the following new paragraph:(34)the sustainable aviation fuel credit determined under section 40B..(c)Conforming amendmentSection 40A(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (4).(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel produced after December 31, 2021.10.EPA certification of neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component(a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate regulations, for purposes of section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to certify—(1)whether a liquid fuel produced by a fuel producer qualifies as a neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component under subsection (c)(2)(C) of such section; and(2)the percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from a gallon of neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component produced by a fuel producer in comparison to the greenhouse gas emissions from a gallon of conventional jet fuel.(b)Considerations and inclusionsIn promulgating regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall—(1)establish procedures for fuel producers to apply to, and receive from, the Environmental Protection Agency—(A)a certification, with respect to liquid fuel produced by such fuel producer, that such fuel qualifies as a neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component under section 40B(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and(B)if the fuel described in (A) so qualifies, a certification of the percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from a gallon of such fuel in comparison to the greenhouse gas emissions from a gallon of conventional jet fuel;(2)determine methods for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from a gallon of conventional jet fuel, and for reviewing and updating such calculations every three years;(3)for purposes of calculating the greenhouse gas emissions from a liquid fuel that does or may qualify as a neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component, determine whether to use—(A)the Sustainability Certification Schemes approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization with agreement by the United States; or(B)other methods that take into account lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from the applicable fuel pathway;(4)require different certifications for each fuel pathway used by a fuel producer;(5)determine how long a certification under subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) will be in effect for a fuel producer; and(6)include procedures for—(A)notifying a fuel producer and the Internal Revenue Service that a certification under subsection (a) will expire, at least 180 days before such expiration;(B)expedited review and recertification under subsection (a), during the 180-day period described in subparagraph (A), of the greenhouse gas emissions from a neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component produced by a fuel producer; and(C)submission of a certification under subsection (a) to the Internal Revenue Service.(c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1)Fuel pathwayThe term fuel pathway means the production process through which feedstock is converted into neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component, and includes the type of feedstock, the region in which such feedstock is located, the harvesting and collection method of such feedstock, the transportation of such feedstock to a fuel producing facility, and the method by which such feedstock is converted into neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component.(2)Fuel producerThe term fuel producer means a person or entity engaged in the production of neat sustainable aviation fuel blending component.11.Sustainable aviation fuel production property added to Energy Credit(a)In generalSection 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in paragraph (2)(A)(i)—(i)in subclause (III), by striking and, and(ii)by adding at the end the following new subclause: (V)sustainable aviation fuel production property, and, (B)in paragraph (3)(A), by striking or at the end of clause (vi), inserting or at the end of clause (vii), and by adding at the end the following new clause: (viii)sustainable aviation fuel production property, , and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8)Phaseout for sustainable aviation fuel production propertyIn the case of any energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(viii) the construction of which begins before January 1, 2035, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to—(A)in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 24 percent,(B)in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029, 18 percent, and(C)in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2028, and before January 1, 2035, 12 percent.; and (2)in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5)Sustainable aviation fuel production property(A)In generalThe term sustainable aviation fuel production property means—(i)property which produces sustainable aviation fuel (as defined in section 40B(b)) from qualified feedstock (as defined in section 40B(d)), or(ii)property directly related to enabling the production or distribution of sustainable aviation fuel.(B)Recapture of creditThe Secretary shall, by regulations, provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable under subsection (a)(3)(viii) with respect to any sustainable aviation fuel production property if the sustainable aviation fuel production of such property comprises less than 80 percent of the total fuel production of such property in any of the 5 taxable years immediately following the taxable year in which such property was placed in service..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel produced after December 31, 2021.


116 S2207 IS: Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-07-23
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 2207
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 23, 2019
			Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Tillis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand refundability and increase simplification of
			 the research credit for certain small businesses.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2019. 2.Expansion of refundable research credit for new and small businesses (a)Doubling cap on refundable credit (1)In generalClause (i) of section 41(h)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $250,000 and inserting $500,000.
 (2)Adjustment for inflationParagraph (4) of section 41(h) of such Code is amended— (A)by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D),
 (B)by redesignating clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by moving such subparagraph 2 ems to the left,
 (C)by striking Limitations in the heading of subparagraph (B) and inserting Limitation on amount of election, (D)by striking Amount in the heading of clause (i) of subparagraph (B) and inserting In general, and
 (E)by adding at the end of subparagraph (B), as amended by the preceding subparagraphs of this paragraph, the following new clause:

 (ii)Adjustment for inflationIn the case of a taxable year beginning after 2020, the $500,000 amount in clause (i) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
 (I)such dollar amount, multiplied by (II)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting 2019 for 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
								If any increase under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be
			 rounded to the nearest multiple of $100..
 (3)Conforming amendmentClause (ii) of section 41(h)(5)(B) of such Code is amended by striking the $250,000 amount and inserting the amount in effect. (b)Credit refundable against Medicare and unemployment taxes (1)In generalParagraph (1) of section 3111(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting subsections (a) and (b) and section 3301.
				(2)Conforming amendments
 (A)Paragraph (2) of section 3111(f) of such Code is amended by striking the tax imposed by subsection (a) and inserting the sum of the taxes imposed by subsection (a), subsection (b), and section 3301. (B)Section 3302 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (i)Credit for research expenditures of qualified small businessesAny portion of the credit under section 3111(f) which is credited under such section to the tax under section 3301 shall be treated as a credit under this section. Subsection (c) shall not apply to any such credit..
 (c)Doubling eligibility thresholdSubclause (I) of section 41(h)(3)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $5,000,000 and inserting $10,000,000. (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
			3.Modifications to alternative simplified credit for new and small businesses
 (a)In generalParagraph (4) of section 41(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (D)Special rules for qualified small businessesIn the case of a qualified small business (as defined in subsection (h)(3))— (i)Credit rateSubparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting 20 percent for 14 percent.
 (ii)Special rule for 1st year of qualified research expensesIf the taxpayer has no qualified research expenses in any taxable year preceding the taxable year for which the credit is being determined, subparagraph (B)(ii) shall be applied by substituting 20 percent for 6 percent.
 (iii)Special rule for other yearsIf the taxpayer is not described in clause (ii) for the taxable year, and subparagraph (B) applies to such taxpayer for such year, at the election of the taxpayer—
 (I)subparagraph (B)(ii) shall be applied by substituting 10 percent for 6 percent, or (II)subparagraph (B) shall not apply, and the average under subparagraph (A) shall be determined by disregarding any taxable year in the 3-year period described in such subparagraph in which there were no qualified research expenses..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 309
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 8, 2009
			Mr. Bilirakis (for
			 himself and Mr. Putnam) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow
		  certain current and former service members to receive a refundable credit for
		  the purchase of a principal residence.

		1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the
			 American Heroes’ Homeownership
			 Assistance Act of 2009.
		2.Qualified Service
			 Member Homebuyer Credit
			(a)In
			 generalSubpart C of part IV
			 of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by
			 inserting after section 36 the following new section:

					36A.Qualified
				Service Member Homebuyer Credit
						(a)Allowance of
				CreditIn the case of a
				qualified service member, or such service member’s surviving spouse, who
				purchases a principal residence, there shall be allowed to the taxpayer a
				credit against the tax imposed by this chapter an amount equal to 10 percent of
				the purchase price of such residence.
						(b)Limitations
							(1)In
				GeneralExcept as otherwise
				provided in this paragraph, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not
				exceed $7,500.
							(2)Married
				Individuals Filing SeparatelyIn the case of a married individual
				filing a separate return, paragraph (1) shall be applied by substituting
				$3,750 for $7,500.
							(3)Other
				IndividualsIf two or more individuals who are not married
				purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under
				subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such a manner as
				the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits
				allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $7,500.
							(4)One-Time
				OnlyIf an individual
				receives a credit under subsection (a) for the purchase of a principal
				residence, such individual shall not be allowed a credit under subsection (a)
				with respect to the purchase of any other principal residence. The preceding
				sentence shall not apply to a principal residence with respect to which a
				credit is allowed under subsection (a) and to which subsection (e)(1)
				applies.
							(c)Definitions
							(1)Qualified service
				memberThe term
				qualified service member means a current or former service member
				who performs duty in a combat zone between the years 2001 and 2010.
							(2)Service
				memberThe term service
				member means a member of the uniformed services (as defined in section
				101(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code).
							(3)Combat
				ZoneThe term combat
				zone has the meaning given such term by section 112(c)(2).
							(4)Principal
				ResidenceThe term
				principal residence has the same meaning as when used in section
				121.
							(5)Purchase
								(A)In
				GeneralThe term
				purchase means any acquisition, but only if—
									(i)the property is
				not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring it, and
									(ii)the basis of the
				property in the hands of the person acquiring it is not determined—
										(I)in whole or part
				by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person
				from whom acquired it, or
										(II)under section
				1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent).
										(B)ConstructionA residence which is constructed by the
				taxpayer shall be treated as purchased by the taxpayer on the date the taxpayer
				first occupies the residence.
								(6)Purchase
				PriceThe term purchase
				price means the adjusted basis of the principal residence on the date
				such residence is purchased.
							(7)Related
				PersonsA person shall be treated as related to another person if
				the relationship between such persons would result in the disallowance of
				losses under section 267 or 707(b) (but in applying section 267(b) and (c) for
				purposes of this section, paragraph (4) of section 267(c) shall be treated as
				providing that the family of an individual shall include only his spouse,
				ancestors, and lineal descendants).
							(d)ExceptionsNo
				credit under subsection (a) shall be allowed to any taxpayer for any taxable
				year with respect to the purchase of a residence if—
							(1)credit under
				section 36 (relating to first-time homebuyer credit) or 1400C (relating to
				first-time homebuyer in the District of Columbia) is allowed to the taxpayer
				(or the taxpayer's spouse) for such taxable year or any prior taxable
				year,
							(2)the residence is
				financed by the proceeds of a qualified mortgage issue, the interest on which
				is exempt from tax under section 103,
							(3)the taxpayer is a
				nonresident alien, or
							(4)the taxpayer
				disposes of such residence (or such residence ceases to be the principal
				residence of the taxpayer (and, if married, the taxpayer’s spouse)) before the
				close of such taxable year.
							(e)Recapture of
				Credit
							(1)In
				GeneralExcept as otherwise
				provided in this subsection, if a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence
				with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such
				residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer) before the end
				of the recapture period, the taxpayer shall take into gross income an amount
				equal to one half the credit allowed under subsection (a) in the first taxable
				year following such disposal or cessation and one half in the second taxable
				year following such disposal or cessation.
							(2)Exceptions
								(A)Death of
				TaxpayerParagraph (1) shall
				not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer’s
				death.
								(B)Involuntary
				ConversionParagraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a
				residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning
				of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during
				the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation
				referred to in paragraph (1). Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal
				residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new
				principal residence were the converted residence.
								(C)Transfers
				Between Spouses or Incident to DivorceIn the case of a transfer
				of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies—
									(i)paragraph (1) shall
				not apply to such transfer, and
									(ii)in the case of
				taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the
				transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and
				shall not apply to the transferor).
									(D)Acquisition of
				New Principal ResidenceParagraph (1) shall not apply if the
				taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during the 2-year period beginning
				on the date of the disposition. Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal
				residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new
				principal residence were the disposed residence.
								(3)Recapture
				PeriodFor purposes of this
				subsection, the term recapture period means the taxable year
				following the taxable year for which a credit is allowed under subsection
				(a).
							(4)Joint
				ReturnsIn the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with
				respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been
				allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this
				subsection.
							(f)Application of
				SectionThis section shall only apply to principal residences
				purchased by the taxpayer before January 1,
				2011.
						.
			(b)Conforming
			 Amendments
				(1)Section 26(b)(2) of such Code is amended by
			 striking and at the end of subparagraph (W), by striking the
			 period and inserting , and at the end of paragraph (X), and by
			 inserting after subparagraph (X) the following new subparagraph:

						(Y)section 36A(e)
				(relating to recapture of qualified service member homebuyer
				credit).
						.
				(2)Section
			 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting 36A, after
			 36,.
				(3)Section 1324(b)(2)
			 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 36A,
			 after 36,.
				(4)The table of
			 sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
			 36 the following new item:

							Sec. 36A. Qualified Service Member Homebuyer
				Credit.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 DateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to principal residences purchased by the taxpayer on
			 or after the date of enactment of this Act.


114 S1935 ES: Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act of 2015
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114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1935IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Commerce to undertake certain activities to support waterfront
			 community revitalization and resiliency.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act of 2015.
 2.FindingsCongress finds that— (1)many communities in the United States were developed along waterfronts;
 (2)water proximity and access is a recognized economic driver; (3)water shortages faced by parts of the United States underscore the need to manage water sustainably and restore water quality;
 (4)interest in waterfront revitalization and development has grown, while the circumstances driving waterfront development have changed;
 (5)waterfront communities face challenges to revitalizing and leveraging water resources, such as outdated development patterns, deteriorated water infrastructure, industrial contamination of soil and sediment, and lack of public access to the waterfront, which are often compounded by overarching economic distress in the community;
 (6)public investment in waterfront community development and infrastructure should reflect changing ecosystem conditions and extreme weather projections to ensure strategic, resilient investments;
 (7)individual communities have unique priorities, concerns, and opportunities related to waterfront restoration and community revitalization; and
 (8)the Secretary of Commerce has unique expertise in Great Lakes and ocean coastal resiliency and economic development.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Indian tribeThe term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
 (2)Resilient waterfront communityThe term resilient waterfront community means a unit of local government or Indian tribe that is— (A)(i)bound in part by—
 (I)the Great Lakes; or (II)the ocean; or
 (ii)bordered or traversed by a riverfront or an inland lake; (B)self-nominated as a resilient waterfront community; and
 (C)designated by the Secretary as a resilient waterfront community on the basis of the development by the community of an eligible resilient waterfront community plan, with eligibility determined by the Secretary after considering the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of section 4.
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce. 4.Resilient waterfront communities designation (a)Designation (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall designate resilient waterfront communities based on the extent to which a community meets the criteria described in subsection (b).
 (2)CollaborationFor inland lake and riverfront communities, in making the designation described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall work with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
 (b)Resilient waterfront community planA resilient waterfront community plan is a community-driven vision and plan that is developed— (1)voluntarily at the discretion of the community—
 (A)to respond to local needs; or (B)to take advantage of new water-oriented opportunities;
 (2)with the leadership of the relevant governmental entity or Indian tribe with the active participation of—
 (A)community residents; (B)utilities; and
 (C)interested business and nongovernmental stakeholders; (3)as a new document or by amending or compiling community planning documents, as necessary, at the discretion of the Secretary;
 (4)in consideration of all applicable State and Federal coastal zone management planning requirements;
 (5)to address economic competitive strengths; and (6)to complement and incorporate the objectives and recommendations of applicable regional economic plans.
 (c)Components of a resilient waterfront community planA resilient waterfront community plan shall— (1)consider all, or a portion of, the waterfront area and adjacent land and water to which the waterfront is connected ecologically, economically, or through local governmental or tribal boundaries;
 (2)describe a vision and plan for the community to develop as a vital and resilient waterfront community, integrating consideration of—
 (A)the economic opportunities resulting from water proximity and access, including— (i)water-dependent industries;
 (ii)water-oriented commerce; and (iii)recreation and tourism;
 (B)the community relationship to the water, including— (i)quality of life;
 (ii)public health; (iii)community heritage; and
 (iv)public access, particularly in areas in which publicly funded ecosystem restoration is underway;
 (C)ecosystem challenges and projections, including unresolved and emerging impacts to the health and safety of the waterfront and projections for extreme weather and water conditions;
 (D)infrastructure needs and opportunities, to facilitate strategic and sustainable capital investments in—
 (i)docks, piers, and harbor facilities; (ii)protection against storm surges, waves, and flooding;
 (iii)stormwater, sanitary sewer, and drinking water systems, including green infrastructure and opportunities to control nonpoint source runoff; and
 (iv)other community facilities and private development; and (E)such other factors as are determined by the Secretary to align with metrics or indicators for resiliency, considering environmental and economic changes.
 (d)DurationAfter the designation of a community as a resilient waterfront community under subsection (a), a resilient waterfront community plan developed in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) may be—
 (1)effective for the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary approves the resilient waterfront community plan; and
 (2)updated by the resilient waterfront community and submitted to the Secretary for the approval of the Secretary before the expiration of the 10-year period.
				5.Resilient waterfront communities network
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall develop and maintain a resilient waterfront communities network to facilitate the sharing of best practices among waterfront communities.
 (b)Public recognitionIn consultation with designated resilient waterfront communities, the Secretary shall provide formal public recognition of the designated resilient waterfront communities to promote tourism, investment, or other benefits.
			6.Waterfront community revitalization activities
 (a)In generalTo support a community in leveraging other sources of public and private investment, the Secretary may use existing authority to support—
 (1)the development of a resilient waterfront community plan, including planning and feasibility analysis; and
 (2)the implementation of strategic components of a resilient waterfront community plan after the resilient waterfront community plan has been approved by the Secretary.
				(b)Non-Federal partners
 (1)Lead non-Federal partnersA unit of local government or an Indian tribe shall be eligible to be considered as a lead non-Federal partner if the unit of local government or Indian tribe is—
 (A)bound in part by— (i)the Great Lakes; or
 (ii)the ocean; or (B)bordered or traversed by a riverfront or an inland lake.
 (2)Non-Federal implementation partnersSubject to subsection (d)(3), a lead non-Federal partner may contract with an eligible non-Federal implementation partner for implementation activities described in subsection (d)(2).
				(c)Planning activities
 (1)In generalTechnical assistance may be provided for the development of a resilient waterfront community plan.
 (2)Eligible planning activitiesIn developing a resilient waterfront community plan, a resilient waterfront community may— (A)conduct community visioning and outreach;
 (B)identify challenges and opportunities; (C)develop strategies and solutions;
 (D)prepare plan materials, including text, maps, design, and preliminary engineering; (E)collaborate across local agencies and work with regional, State, and Federal agencies to identify, understand, and develop responses to changing ecosystem and economic circumstances; and
 (F)conduct other planning activities that the Secretary considers necessary for the development of a resilient waterfront community plan that responds to revitalization and resiliency issues confronted by the resilient waterfront community.
					(d)Implementation activities
 (1)In generalImplementation assistance may be provided— (A)to initiate implementation of a resilient waterfront community plan and facilitate high-quality development, including leveraging local and private sector investment; and
 (B)to address strategic community priorities that are identified in the resilient waterfront community plan.
 (2)AssistanceAssistance may be provided to advance implementation activities, such as— (A)site preparation;
 (B)environmental review; (C)engineering and design;
 (D)acquiring easements or land for uses such as green infrastructure, public amenities, or assembling development sites;
 (E)updates to zoning codes; (F)construction of—
 (i)public waterfront or boating amenities; and (ii)public spaces;
 (G)infrastructure upgrades to improve coastal resiliency; (H)economic and community development marketing and outreach; and
 (I)other activities at the discretion of the Secretary. (3)Implementation partners (A)In generalTo assist in the completion of implementation activities, a lead non-Federal partner may contract or otherwise collaborate with a non-Federal implementation partner, including—
 (i)a nonprofit organization; (ii)a public utility;
 (iii)a private entity; (iv)an institution of higher education;
 (v)a State government; or (vi)a regional organization.
 (B)Lead non-Federal partner responsibilityThe lead non-Federal partner shall ensure that assistance and resources received by the lead non-Federal partner to advance the resilient waterfront community plan of the lead non-Federal partner and for related activities are used for the purposes of, and in a manner consistent with, any initiative advanced by the Secretary for the purpose of promoting waterfront community revitalization and resiliency.
					(e)Use of non-Federal resources
 (1)In generalA resilient waterfront community receiving assistance under this section shall provide non-Federal funds toward completion of planning or implementation activities.
 (2)Non-Federal resourcesNon-Federal funds may be provided by— (A)1 or more units of local or tribal government;
 (B)a State government; (C)a nonprofit organization;
 (D)a private entity; (E)a foundation;
 (F)a public utility; or (G)a regional organization.
 7.Interagency awarenessAt regular intervals, the Secretary shall provide a list of resilient waterfront communities to the applicable States and the heads of national and regional offices of interested Federal agencies, including at a minimum—
 (1)the Secretary of Transportation; (2)the Secretary of Agriculture;
 (3)the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (4)the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency;
 (5)the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works; (6)the Secretary of the Interior; and
 (7)the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 8.No new regulatory authorityNothing in this Act may be construed as establishing new authority for any Federal agency.Passed the Senate July 14, 2016.Secretary


110 HR 2516 IH: National Forest Roadless Area

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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2516
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 24, 2007
			Mr. Inslee (for
			 himself, Mr. Kirk,
			 Mr. Hinchey,
			 Mr. Shays,
			 Mr. Ramstad,
			 Mr. George Miller of California,
			 Mr. Pallone,
			 Ms. Schwartz,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Mr. Moran of Virginia,
			 Mr. Gutierrez,
			 Ms. Lee, Mr. Lantos, Mr.
			 Butterfield, Mrs. McCarthy of New
			 York, Mr. Payne,
			 Mr. Dingell,
			 Mr. Weiner,
			 Mrs. Maloney of New York,
			 Mrs. Tauscher,
			 Mr. Schiff,
			 Mr. Lipinski,
			 Mr. Blumenauer,
			 Mr. Olver,
			 Mr. Farr, Mr. Kind, Mr. Van
			 Hollen, Mr. Honda,
			 Mr. Berman,
			 Mr. Clay, Mr. Stark, Mr.
			 Marshall, Ms. Schakowsky,
			 Mr. Miller of North Carolina,
			 Mr. Price of North Carolina,
			 Mr. Scott of Virginia,
			 Mr. Serrano,
			 Mr. Doggett,
			 Mr. Allen,
			 Ms. Woolsey,
			 Ms. Castor,
			 Mr. Boucher,
			 Mr. Sherman,
			 Mr. Smith of Washington,
			 Mr. Andrews,
			 Mr. Neal of Massachusetts,
			 Mr. Nadler,
			 Ms. Solis,
			 Mr. Tierney,
			 Mr. Larson of Connecticut,
			 Mr. Cleaver,
			 Ms. DeGette,
			 Ms. Matsui,
			 Ms. DeLauro,
			 Mr. Chandler,
			 Mr. Carnahan,
			 Mr. Cooper,
			 Mr. Engel,
			 Ms. Harman,
			 Ms. McCollum of Minnesota,
			 Ms. Berkley,
			 Mrs. Jones of Ohio,
			 Mr. Israel,
			 Mr. Lewis of Georgia,
			 Mr. Wu, Mr. Langevin, Ms.
			 Hirono, Mr. Yarmuth,
			 Mr. Pascrell,
			 Mr. Waxman,
			 Mr. McDermott,
			 Mr. Murphy of Connecticut,
			 Mr. Higgins,
			 Mr. DeFazio,
			 Mr. Conyers,
			 Mr. Ferguson,
			 Mr. Cummings,
			 Mr. Smith of New Jersey,
			 Mr. Rangel,
			 Mr. Rush, Mr. Kennedy, Ms.
			 Moore of Wisconsin, Mr.
			 Kildee, Mr. Moore of
			 Kansas, Mr. Levin,
			 Mr. Markey,
			 Mr. Costello,
			 Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida,
			 Mr. Spratt,
			 Mr. Meehan,
			 Mr. Ackerman,
			 Mr. Gonzalez,
			 Mr. Ellison,
			 Ms. Eshoo,
			 Mr. Hill, Mrs. Capps, Mr.
			 Doyle, Mr. Brady of
			 Pennsylvania, Ms. Eddie Bernice
			 Johnson of Texas, Mr.
			 Pastor, Mr. Hastings of
			 Florida, Ms. Hooley,
			 Mr. Gene Green of Texas,
			 Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas,
			 Mr. Rothman,
			 Mr. McNerney,
			 Mr. Cohen,
			 Ms. Baldwin,
			 Ms. Norton,
			 Mr. McGovern,
			 Mrs. Lowey,
			 Ms. Waters,
			 Mr. McNulty,
			 Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California,
			 Mr. Frank of Massachusetts,
			 Mr. Crowley,
			 Mr. Snyder,
			 Mr. Holt, Mr. Reyes, Mrs.
			 Napolitano, Mrs. Davis of
			 California, Mr. Lynch,
			 Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California,
			 Mr. Johnson of Illinois,
			 Mr. Watt, Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr.
			 Kucinich, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of
			 California, Mr. Wynn,
			 Mr. Wexler,
			 Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
			 Ms. Wasserman Schultz,
			 Mr. Sires,
			 Mr. Delahunt,
			 Ms. Carson,
			 Mr. Ryan of Ohio,
			 Mr. Hare, Mr. Scott of Georgia,
			 Ms. Roybal-Allard,
			 Mr. Filner, and
			 Ms. Velázquez) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition
			 to the Committee on Natural
			 Resources, 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 protect inventoried roadless areas in the National
		  Forest System.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 National Forest Roadless Area
			 Conservation Act.
		2.National forest
			 inventoried roadless areas
			(a)Identification of
			 inventoried roadless areasThe inventoried roadless areas within
			 the National Forest System set forth in the maps contained in the Forest
			 Service Roadless Area Conservation, Final Environmental Impact Statement,
			 Volume 2, dated November 2000, shall be known and identified as National Forest
			 Inventoried Roadless Areas. The Forest Service may modify such maps for the
			 sole purpose of improving their accuracy or inclusiveness. Any substantial
			 modification of such maps shall be made through the national forest management
			 planning process and documented in an environmental impact statement.
			(b)Management and
			 protectionThe Secretary of Agriculture shall manage the National
			 Forest Inventoried Roadless Areas identified in subsection (a) to maintain the
			 roadless character and values of the areas in accordance with the final rule
			 and record of decision published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2001
			 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244 et seq.).


117 HRES 37 IH: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 37IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 12, 2021Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryRESOLUTIONImpeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.That Donald John Trump, President of the United States is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate:Articles of Impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of itself and of the people of the United States, against Donald John Trump, President of the United States, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors.Article I: Weaponization of hateIn his conduct while President of the United States, unmindful of the high duties of his high office and the dignity and proprieties thereof, and of the harmony and courtesies necessary for stability within the society of the United States, Donald John Trump—in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and, in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—has harmed the society of the United States, brought shame and dishonor to the office of the President of the United States, sowing discord among the people of the United States by weaponizing hate for political gain.On December 19, 2020, President Donald John Trump tweeted, promoting a protest in Washington, DC, to be held in the weeks to come: Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!.On January 6, 2021, in a speech at the National Mall, President Donald John Trump weaponized the hate that resulted in violence, the deaths of multiple people, an assault on democracy, and an insurrection against the Capitol of the United States of America, by inciting a mob, infected with white supremacists, carrying a rebel flag, erecting a gallows structure with a noose, wearing shirts with hateful messages, such as Camp Auschwitz: Work Brings Freedom and MAGA Civil War January 6, 2021. He told them:All of us here today do not want to see our election victory stolen by a bold and radical left Democrats, which is what they are doing, and stolen by the fake news media. That is what they have done and what they are doing. We will never give up. We will never concede. It doesn't happen. You don't concede when there's theft involved..The President further emboldened them, saying: … you'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength and you have to be strong..After his National Mall speech, a mob of his supporters proceeded to the Capitol complex, breaching its security for approximately six hours. They—without wearing face coverings—broke windows and spread blood and fecal matter in the hallways.As further evidence of President Donald John Trump's complicity, when things became unmanageable, he said, in a video posted to Twitter: These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously and viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly and unfairly treated for so long..The President finally told the insurrectionists to go home, saying: So go home, we love you, you're very special, you've seen what happens, you've seen the way others are treated that are so bad and so evil. I know how you feel but go home and go home in peace..In all of this, the aforementioned Donald John Trump has weaponized hate, by his statements, unmindful of the high duties of his high office and the dignities and proprieties thereof and of the harmony, respect, and courtesies necessary for stability within the society of the United States, has undermined the integrity of his high office, has sown discord among the people of the United States, has brought disrepute, contempt, ridicule and disgrace on the Presidency, has acted in a manner subversive to the rule of law and justice resulting in lives lost, and has betrayed his trust as President to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.Wherefore, to prevent additional harm to society, Donald John Trump by such conduct warrants immediate impeachment, trial, and removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States.


110 HR 6220 IH: To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make

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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6220
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 10, 2008
			Mr. Kline of
			 Minnesota (for himself, Mr.
			 Boehner, Mr. McKeon,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Walberg,
			 Mr. Price of Georgia,
			 Mr. Sessions,
			 Mr. Barrett of South Carolina,
			 Mrs. Blackburn,
			 Mr. Hensarling,
			 Mrs. Drake,
			 Mr. Campbell of California,
			 Mr. Pence,
			 Mrs. Myrick,
			 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas,
			 Mr. Goode,
			 Mr. Pitts,
			 Mr. Marchant,
			 Mr. Gingrey,
			 Mr. Bartlett of Maryland,
			 Mr. Fortuño,
			 Mr. David Davis of Tennessee,
			 Mrs. Bachmann,
			 Mr. Boustany,
			 Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida,
			 Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California,
			 Mr. Souder,
			 Mr. Chabot,
			 Mr. Feeney, and
			 Mr. Shadegg) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Education and Labor

		A BILL
		To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make
		  non-union training programs eligible for Federal funding under the Green
		  Jobs program.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Green
			 Jobs Improvement Act.
		2.Eligibility of
			 non-union programs for Green Jobs fundingSection 171(e) of the Workforce Investment
			 Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2916(e)) is amended—
			(1)by amending subclause (I) of paragraph
			 (2)(B)(ii) to read as follows:

					(I)includes participation of industry and may
				include workforce investment boards, community-based organizations, qualified
				service and conservation corps, educational institutions, small businesses,
				public employers, cooperatives, State and local veterans agencies, veterans
				service organizations, and labor organizations, including joint
				labor-management training programs;
				and
					;
			(2)in
			 paragraph (2)(D)(iii)(I), by striking includes the equal participation
			 of and all that follows and inserting includes participation of
			 industry and may include workforce investment boards, community-based
			 organizations, qualified service and conservation corps, educational
			 institutions, small businesses, public employers, cooperatives, State and local
			 veterans agencies, veterans service organizations, and labor organizations,
			 including joint labor-management training programs;
			(3)in
			 paragraph (2)(E)(ii)(I)—
				(A)by inserting
			 and after adults or youth,; and
				(B)by striking
			 , and labor organizations representing workers in such industry
			 sectors; and
				(4)by amending paragraph (4) to read as
			 follows:

					(4)Worker
				protections and nondiscrimination requirementsThe provisions of sections 181 and 188
				shall apply to all programs carried out with assistance under this
				subsection.
					.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 1201

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			June 8, 2005

			Mr. Cornyn introduced

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

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To prevent certain discriminatory taxation

		  of natural gas pipeline property.

		1.Limitation on discriminatory

			 taxation of natural gas pipeline property

			(a)DefinitionsAs used in this Act, the following

			 definitions apply:

				(1)AssessmentThe term assessment means

			 valuation for a property tax levied by a taxing authority.

				(2)Assessment

			 jurisdictionThe term

			 assessment jurisdiction means a geographical area used in

			 determining the assessed value of property for ad valorem taxation.

				(3)Commercial and

			 industrial propertyThe term

			 commercial and industrial property means property (excluding

			 natural gas pipeline property, public utility property, and land used primarily

			 for agricultural purposes or timber growth) devoted to commercial or industrial

			 use and subject to a property tax levy.

				(4)Natural gas

			 pipeline propertyThe term

			 natural gas pipeline property means all property, real, personal,

			 and intangible, owned or used by a natural gas pipeline providing

			 transportation or storage of natural gas subject to the jurisdiction of the

			 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

				(5)Public utility

			 propertyThe term

			 public utility property means property (excluding natural gas

			 pipeline property) that is devoted to public service and is owned or used by

			 any entity that performs a public service and is regulated by any governmental

			 agency.

				2.Discriminatory

			 acts

			(a)In

			 generalThe acts specified in

			 subsection (b) unreasonably burden and discriminate against interstate

			 commerce.

			(b)Discriminatory

			 actsA State, subdivision of

			 a State, authority acting for a State or subdivision of a State, or any other

			 taxing authority (including a taxing jurisdiction and a taxing district) may

			 not do any of the following:

				(1)AssessmentsAssess natural gas pipeline property at a

			 value that has a higher ratio to the true market value of the natural gas

			 pipeline property than the ratio that the assessed value of commercial and

			 industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction has to the true market

			 value of such commercial and industrial property.

				(2)Assessment

			 taxesLevy or collect a tax

			 on an assessment that may not be made under paragraph (1).

				(3)Ad valorem

			 taxesLevy or collect an ad

			 valorem property tax on natural gas pipeline property at a tax rate that

			 exceeds the tax rate applicable to commercial and industrial property in the

			 same assessment jurisdiction.

				(4)Other

			 taxesImpose any other tax

			 that discriminates against a natural gas pipeline providing transportation or

			 storage of natural gas subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy

			 Regulatory Commission.

				3.Jurisdiction of

			 courts; relief

			(a)Grant of

			 jurisdictionNotwithstanding

			 section 1341 of title 28, United States Code, and notions of comity, and

			 without regard to the amount in controversy or citizenship of the parties, a

			 district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction, concurrent with

			 other jurisdiction of the courts of the United States, of States, and of all

			 other taxing authorities and taxing jurisdictions, to prevent a violation of

			 this Act.

			(b)Relief in

			 generalExcept as provided in

			 subsection (c), relief may be granted under this Act only if the ratio of

			 assessed value to true market value of natural gas pipeline property exceeds by

			 at least 5 percent the ratio of assessed value to true market value of other

			 commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction.

			(c)Other

			 reliefIf the ratio of the

			 assessed value of other commercial and industrial property in the assessment

			 jurisdiction to the true market value of all other commercial and industrial

			 property cannot be determined to the satisfaction of the court through the

			 random-sampling method known as a sales assessment ratio study (to be carried

			 out under statistical principles applicable to such a study), each of the

			 following shall be a violation of this Act for which relief under this Act may

			 be granted:

				(1)AssessmentsAn assessment of the natural gas pipeline

			 property at a value that has a higher ratio of assessed value to the true

			 market value of the natural gas pipeline property than the ratio of the

			 assessed value of all other property (excluding public utility property)

			 subject to a property tax levy in the assessment jurisdiction has to the true

			 market value of all other property (excluding public utility property).

				(2)Ad valorem

			 taxesThe collection of an ad

			 valorem property tax on the natural gas pipeline property at a tax rate that

			 exceeds the tax rate applicable to all other taxable property (excluding public

			 utility property) in the taxing jurisdiction.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2447
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

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

		A BILL
		To extend and modify the temporary
		  reduction of duty on propiconazole technical.

		1.Propiconazole technical
			(a)In generalHeading 9902.29.80 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States (relating to
			 1-[[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]-methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole)
			 is amended—
				(1)by striking Free and
			 inserting 5.2%; and
				(2)by striking 12/31/2009 and
			 inserting 12/31/2011.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 subsection (a) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 121
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 31, 2011
			Mr. Akaka (for himself,
			 Mr. Enzi, Mr.
			 Barrasso, Mr. Baucus,
			 Mr. Blunt, Mr.
			 Cardin, Mr. Cochran,
			 Mr. Conrad, Mr.
			 Crapo, Mr. Durbin,
			 Mrs. Hagan, Mr.
			 Inouye, Mr. Johnson of South
			 Dakota, Mr. Kohl,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Menendez, Mr.
			 Merkley, Mrs. Murray,
			 Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Udall of
			 New Mexico, and Mr. Wicker)
			 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating April 2011 as Financial
		  Literacy Month.

		Whereas according to the Federal Deposit Insurance
			 Corporation, at least 25.6 percent of households in the United States, or close
			 to 30,000,000 households with approximately 60,000,000 adults, are unbanked or
			 underbanked and, subsequently, have missed opportunities for savings, lending,
			 and basic financial services;
		Whereas according to the 2010 Consumer Financial Literacy
			 Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 34
			 percent of adults in the United States, or more than 77,000,000 adults living
			 in the United States, gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge
			 of personal finance;
		Whereas according to the National Bankruptcy Research
			 Center, the number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010,
			 the highest number since 2005;
		Whereas the 2010 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by
			 the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that only 16 percent of workers
			 were very confident about having enough money for a comfortable
			 retirement, a sharp decline in worker confidence from the 27 percent of workers
			 who were very confident in 2007;
		Whereas according to a 2010 Flow of Funds
			 report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, household debt
			 stood at $13,400,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010;
		Whereas according to the 2010 Retirement Confidence Survey
			 conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, less than half of workers
			 (46 percent) in the United States have tried to calculate how much they need to
			 save for retirement;
		Whereas according to the 2010 Consumer Financial Literacy
			 Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 28
			 percent, or nearly 64,000,000 adults, admit to not paying all of their bills on
			 time;
		Whereas according to the 2010 Consumer Financial Literacy
			 Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 3 in 10
			 adults in the United States, or more than 68,000,000 individuals, report that
			 they have no savings, and only 24 percent of adults in the United States are
			 now saving more than they did a year ago because of the current economic
			 climate;
		Whereas according to the 2010 Consumer Financial Literacy
			 Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, only 43
			 percent of adults keep close track of their spending, and more than 11,000,000
			 adults do not know how much they spend on food, housing, and entertainment, and
			 do not monitor their overall spending;
		Whereas according to the sixth Council for Economic
			 Education biennial Survey of the States 2009: Economic, Personal Finance, and
			 Entrepreneurship Education in Our Nation’s Schools, only 21 States require
			 students to take an economics course as a high school graduation requirement,
			 and only 19 States require the testing of student knowledge in
			 economics;
		Whereas according to the sixth Council for Economic
			 Education biennial Survey of the States 2009: Economic, Personal Finance, and
			 Entrepreneurship Education in Our Nation’s Schools, only 13 States require
			 students to take a personal finance course either independently or as part of
			 an economics course as a high school graduation requirement;
		Whereas according to the Gallup-Operation HOPE Financial
			 Literacy Index, while 69 percent of American students strongly believe that the
			 best time to save money is now, only 57 percent believe that their parents are
			 saving money for the future;
		Whereas expanding access to the mainstream financial
			 system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure options for
			 managing finances and building wealth;
		Whereas quality personal financial education is essential
			 to ensure that individuals are prepared to manage money, credit, and debt, and
			 to become responsible workers, heads of households, investors, entrepreneurs,
			 business leaders, and citizens;
		Whereas increased financial literacy empowers individuals
			 to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an
			 increasingly complex economy;
		Whereas a greater understanding of, and familiarity with,
			 financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and
			 growth;
		Whereas, in 2003, Congress found it important to
			 coordinate Federal financial literacy efforts and formulate a national
			 strategy; and
		Whereas, in light of that finding, Congress passed the
			 Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–159;
			 117 Stat. 2003) establishing the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
			 and designating the Office of Financial Education of the Department of the
			 Treasury to provide support for the Commission: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates April
			 2011 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness
			 about—
				(A)the importance of
			 personal financial education in the United States; and
				(B)the serious
			 consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal
			 finances; and
				(2)calls on the
			 Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations,
			 businesses, and the people of the United States to observe the month with
			 appropriate programs and activities.


109 HR 34 IH: To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-01-04
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I
109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 34
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2005
Mr. Jones of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Murtha, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Coble, Mr. Hayworth, Mr. Gutknecht, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Putnam, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Gilchrest, Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Paul, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Holden, Mr. Renzi, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Kline) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL
To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.

1.Redesignation of the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps
(a)Redesignation of military departmentThe military department designated as the Department of the Navy is redesignated as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(b)Redesignation of Secretary and other statutory offices
(1)SecretaryThe position of the Secretary of the Navy is redesignated as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(2)Other statutory officesThe positions of the Under Secretary of the Navy, the four Assistant Secretaries of the Navy, and the General Counsel of the Department of the Navy are redesignated as the Under Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, the Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and Marine Corps, and the General Counsel of the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps, respectively.
2.Conforming amendments to title 10, United States Code
(a)Definition of military departmentParagraph (8) of section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

(8)The term military department means the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps, and the Department of the Air Force..
(b)Organization of departmentThe text of section 5011 of such title is amended to read as follows: The Department of the Navy and Marine Corps is separately organized under the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps..
(c)Position of SecretarySection 5013(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking There is a Secretary of the Navy and inserting There is a Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(d)Chapter headings
(1)The heading of chapter 503 of such title is amended to read as follows:

503Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(2)The heading of chapter 507 of such title is amended to read as follows:

507Composition of the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(e)Other amendments
(1)Title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Department of the Navy and Secretary of the Navy each place they appear other than as specified in subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) (including in section headings, subsection captions, tables of chapters, and tables of sections) and inserting Department of the Navy and Marine Corps and Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, respectively, in each case with the matter inserted to be in the same typeface and typestyle as the matter stricken.
(2)
(A)Sections 5013(f), 5014(b)(2), 5016(a), 5017(2), 5032(a), and 5042(a) of such title are amended by striking Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and inserting Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and Marine Corps.
(B)The heading of section 5016 of such title, and the item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 503 of such title, are each amended by inserting and Marine Corps after of the Navy, with the matter inserted in each case to be in the same typeface and typestyle as the matter amended.
3.Other provisions of law and other references
(a)Title 37, united states codeTitle 37, United States Code, is amended by striking Department of the Navy and Secretary of the Navy each place they appear and inserting Department of the Navy and Marine Corps and Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps, respectively.
(b)Other referencesAny reference in any law other than in title 10 or title 37, United States Code, or in any regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States, to the Department of the Navy shall be considered to be a reference to the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. Any such reference to an office specified in section 2(b) shall be considered to be a reference to that officer as redesignated by that section.
4.Effective dateThis Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 7396 IH: Guidance Out Of Darkness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-26
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7396IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 26, 2020Mr. Walker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo increase access to agency guidance documents.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act or the GOOD Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AgencyThe term agency  has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.(3)Guidance document(A)DefinitionThe term guidance document—(i)means an agency statement of general applicability (other than a rule that has the force and effect of law promulgated in accordance with the notice and comment procedures under section 553 of title 5, United States Code) that—(I)does not have the force and effect of law; and(II)is designated by an agency official as setting forth—(aa)a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue; or(bb)an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; and(ii)may include—(I)a memorandum;(II)a notice;(III)a bulletin;(IV)a directive;(V)a news release;(VI)a letter;(VII)a blog post;(VIII)a no-action letter;(IX)a speech by an agency official; and(X)any combination of the items described in subclauses (I) through (IX).(B)Rule of constructionThe term guidance document—(i)shall be construed broadly to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Act; and(ii)shall not be limited to the items described in subparagraph (A)(ii).3.Publication of guidance documents on the internet(a)In generalSubject to subsection (d), on the date on which an agency issues a guidance document, the agency shall publish the guidance document in accordance with the requirements under subsection (c).(b)Previously issued guidance documentsSubject to subsection (d), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each agency shall publish, in accordance with the requirements under subsection (c), any guidance document issued by that agency that is in effect on that date.(c)Single location(1)In generalAll guidance documents published under subsections (a) and (b) by an agency shall be published in a single location on an internet website designated by the Director under paragraph (4).(2)Agency internet websitesEach agency shall, for guidance documents published by the agency under subsections (a) and (b), publish a hyperlink on the internet website of the agency that provides access to the guidance documents at the location described in paragraph (1).(3)Organization(A)In generalThe guidance documents described in paragraph (1) shall be—(i)categorized as guidance documents; and(ii)further divided into subcategories as appropriate.(B)Agency internet websitesThe hyperlinks described in paragraph (2) shall be prominently displayed on the internet website of the agency.(4)DesignationNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall designate an internet website on which guidance documents shall be published under subsections (a) and (b).(d)Documents and information exempt from disclosure under FOIAIf a guidance document issued by an agency is a document that is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act), or contains information that is exempt from disclosure under that section, that document or information, as the case may be, shall not be subject to the requirements under this Act.(e)Rescinded guidance documentsOn the date on which a guidance document issued by an agency is rescinded, or, in the case of a guidance document that is rescinded pursuant to a court order, not later than the date on which the order is entered, the agency shall, at the location described in subsection (c)(1)—(1)maintain the rescinded guidance document; and(2)indicate—(A)that the guidance document is rescinded;(B)if the guidance document was rescinded pursuant to a court order, the case number of the case in which the order was entered; and(C)the date on which the guidance document was rescinded.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 400
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 20, 2012
			Ms. Stabenow (for
			 herself, Mr. Begich,
			 Mr. Levin, Ms.
			 Mikulski, Mrs. Murray,
			 Mr. Cochran, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota,
			 Ms. Cantwell, and
			 Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of
		  Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

		Whereas the social work profession has been instrumental
			 in achieving advances in civil and human rights in the United States and across
			 the globe for more than a century;
		Whereas the primary mission of social work is to enhance
			 human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the
			 most vulnerable;
		Whereas the programs and services provided by professional
			 social workers are essential elements of the social safety net in the United
			 States;
		Whereas social workers make a critical impact on
			 adolescent and youth development, aging and family caregiving, child protection
			 and family services, health-care navigation, mental- and behavioral-health
			 treatment, assistance to members and veterans of the Armed Forces, nonprofit
			 management and community development, and poverty reduction;
		Whereas social workers function as specialists,
			 consultants, private practitioners, educators, community leaders, policymakers,
			 and researchers;
		Whereas social workers influence many different
			 organizations and human-service systems and are employed in workplaces ranging
			 from private and public agencies, hospices and hospitals, schools and clinics,
			 to businesses and corporations, military units, elected offices, think tanks,
			 and foundations;
		Whereas social workers seek to improve social functioning
			 and social conditions for people in emotional, psychological, economic, or
			 physical need;
		Whereas social workers are experts in care coordination,
			 case management, and therapeutic treatment for biopsychosocial issues;
		Whereas social workers have roles in more than 50
			 different fields of practice;
		Whereas social workers believe that the strength of a
			 country depends on the ability of the majority of the people to lead productive
			 and healthy lives;
		Whereas social workers help people, who are often
			 navigating major life challenges, find hope and new options for achieving
			 maximum potential; and
		Whereas social workers identify and address gaps in social
			 systems that impede full participation by individuals or groups in society:
			 Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)supports the
			 goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work
			 Day;
			(2)acknowledges the
			 diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social
			 work and observe Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work
			 Day;
			(3)encourages the
			 people of the United States to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities
			 to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers
			 play; and
			(4)recognizes with
			 gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have
			 chosen to serve their communities through social work.


117 S2439 IS: DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-07-22
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2439IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 22, 2021Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Portman, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the responsibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to maintain capabilities to identify threats to industrial control systems, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021.2.Capabilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to identify threats to industrial control systems(a)In generalSection 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659) is amended—(1)in subsection (e)(1)—(A)in subparagraph (G), by striking and after the semicolon;(B)in subparagraph (H), by inserting and after the semicolon; and(C)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(I)activities of the Center address the security of both information technology and operational technology, including industrial control systems;; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(p)Industrial control systemsThe Director shall maintain capabilities to identify and address threats and vulnerabilities to products and technologies intended for use in the automated control of critical infrastructure processes. In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall—(1)lead Federal Government efforts, in consultation with Sector Risk Management Agencies, as appropriate, to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems, including supervisory control and data acquisition systems;(2)maintain threat hunting and incident response capabilities to respond to industrial control system cybersecurity risks and incidents;(3)provide cybersecurity technical assistance to industry end-users, product manufacturers, Sector Risk Management Agencies, other Federal agencies, and other industrial control system stakeholders to identify, evaluate, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities;(4)collect, coordinate, and provide vulnerability information to the industrial control systems community by, as appropriate, working closely with security researchers, industry end-users, product manufacturers, Sector Risk Management Agencies, other Federal agencies, and other industrial control systems stakeholders; and(5)conduct such other efforts and assistance as the Secretary determines appropriate..(b)Report to CongressNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 6 months thereafter during the subsequent 4-year period, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security shall provide to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a briefing on the industrial control systems capabilities of the Agency under section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659), as amended by subsection (a).(c)GAO reviewNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall review implementation of the requirements of subsections (e)(1)(I) and (p) of section 2209 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659), as amended by subsection (a), and submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report containing findings and recommendations relating to such implementation. Such report shall include information on the following:(1)Any interagency coordination challenges to the ability of the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to lead Federal efforts to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems pursuant to subsection (p)(1) of such section 2209.(2)The degree to which the Agency has adequate capacity, expertise, and resources to carry out threat hunting and incident response capabilities to mitigate cybersecurity threats to industrial control systems pursuant to subsection (p)(2) of such section 2209, as well as additional resources that would be needed to close any operational gaps in such capabilities.(3)The extent to which industrial control system stakeholders sought cybersecurity technical assistance from the Agency pursuant to subsection (p)(3) of such section 2209, and the utility and effectiveness of such technical assistance.(4)The degree to which the Agency works with security researchers and other industrial control systems stakeholders, pursuant to subsection (p)(4) of such section 2209, to provide vulnerability information to the industrial control systems community.