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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Medical Nutrition Equity Act of
2017''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) Specialized food is often medically necessary for the
safe and effective management of many digestive and inherited
metabolic disorders that impact digestion, absorption, and
metabolism of nutrients.
(2) Although medically necessary food is essential for
patients, it is often expensive and not uniformly reimbursed by
health insurance, leaving many families with an insurmountable
financial burden.
(3) As a result, many patients who cannot afford medically
necessary food may experience adverse health consequences from
suboptimal disease management, including hospitalization,
intellectual impairment, behavioral dysfunction, inadequate
growth, nutrient deficiencies, and even death.

SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOOD AND VITAMINS FOR DIGESTIVE
AND INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDERS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH
PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.

(a) Coverage Under the Medicare Program.--
(1) Medically necessary food.--
(A) In general.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (FF), by striking
''and'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (GG), by inserting
''and'' at the end; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
''(HH) medically necessary food (as defined in subsection
(jjj)) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to
administer such food (other than medical equipment and supplies
described in subsection (n));''.
(B) Definition.--Section 1861 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:

''Medically Necessary Food

''(jjj)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the term 'medically necessary
food' means food, including a low protein modified food product and an
amino acid preparation product, that is--
''(A) furnished pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation, for the dietary management of a covered
disease or condition;
''(B) a specially formulated and processed product (as
opposed to a naturally occurring foodstuff used in its natural
state) for the partial or exclusive feeding of an individual by
means of oral intake or enteral feeding by tube;
''(C) intended for the dietary management of an individual
who, because of therapeutic or chronic medical needs, has
limited or impaired capacity to ingest, digest, absorb, or
metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients, or who has
other special medically determined nutrient requirements, the
dietary management of which cannot be achieved by the
modification of the normal diet alone;
''(D) intended to be used under medical supervision, which
may include in a home setting; and
''(E) intended only for an individual receiving active and
ongoing medical supervision wherein the individual requires
medical care on a recurring basis for, among other things,
instructions on the use of the food.
''(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term 'medically necessary
food' does not include the following:
''(A) Foods taken as part of an overall diet designed to
reduce the risk of a disease or medical condition or as weight
loss products, even if they are recommended by a physician or
other health professional.
''(B) Foods marketed as gluten-free for the management of
celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
''(C) Foods marketed for the management of diabetes.
''(D) Other products determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
''(3) In this subsection, the term 'covered disease or condition'
means the following diseases or conditions:
''(A) Inherited metabolic disorders, including the
following:
''(i) Disorders classified as metabolic disorders
on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel Core
Conditions list of the Secretary of Health and Human
Services' Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in
Newborns and Children.
''(ii) N-acetyl glutamate synthase deficiency.
''(iii) Ornithine transcarbamlyase deficiency.
''(iv) Carbamoyl phosphate synthestase deficiency.
''(v) Inherited disorders of mitochondrial
functioning.
''(B) Medical and surgical conditions of malabsorption,
including the following:
''(i) Impaired absorption of nutrients caused by
disorders affecting the absorptive surface, functional
length, and motility of the gastrointestinal tract,
including short bowel syndrome and chronic intestinal
pseudo-obstruction.
''(ii) Malabsorption due to liver or pancreatic
disease.
''(C) Immunoglobulin E and non-Immunoglobulin E-mediated
allergies to food proteins, including the following:
''(i) Immunoglobulin E and non-Immunoglobulin E-
mediated allergies to food proteins.
''(ii) Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome.
''(iii) Eosinophilic disorders, including
eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis,
eosinophilic colitis, and post-transplant eosinophilic
disorders.
''(D) Inflammatory or immune mediated conditions of the
alimentary tract, including the following:
''(i) Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's
disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis.
''(ii) Gastroesophageal reflux disease that is
nonresponsive to standard medical therapies.
''(E) Any other disease or condition determined appropriate
by the Secretary.
''(4) In this subsection, the term ' low protein modified food
product' means a product formulated to have less than one gram of
protein per serving.''.
(C) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended--
(i) by striking ''and'' before ''(BB)'';
and
(ii) by inserting before the semicolon at
the end the following: '', and (CC) with
respect to medically necessary food (as defined
in section 1861(jjj)), the amount paid shall be
an amount equal to 80 percent of the lesser of
the actual charge for the services or the
amount determined under a fee schedule
established by the Secretary for purposes of
this subparagraph.''.
(D) Effective date.--The amendments made by this
subsection shall apply to items and services furnished
on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(2) Inclusion of medically necessary vitamins as a covered
part d drug.--
(A) In general.--Section 1860D-2(e)(1) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102(e)(1)) is
amended--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ''or''
at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
comma at the end and inserting ''; or''; and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (B)
the following new subparagraph:
''(C) medically necessary vitamins used for the
management of a covered disease or condition (as
defined in section 1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the
prescription, order, or recommendation (as applicable)
of a physician or other health care professional
qualified to make such prescription, order, or
recommendation,''.
(B) Effective date.--The amendments made by
subparagraph (A) shall apply to plan years beginning on
or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(b) Coverage Under the Medicaid Program.--
(1) In general.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (28), by striking ''and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (29) as paragraph
(31); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (28) the following
new paragraphs:
''(29) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj)) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to
administer such food;
''(30) medically necessary vitamins used for the management
of a covered disease or condition (as defined in section
1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation; and''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Mandatory benefits.--Section 1902(a)(10)(A) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)) is
amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ''and (28)'' and inserting ''(28), (29), and
(30)''.
(B) Exception to coverage restriction.--Section
1927(d)(2)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396r-8(d)(2)(E)) is amended by inserting ''and except
for medically necessary vitamins described in section
1905(a)(30)'' before the period at the end.
(3) Effective date.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on
the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(B) Exception to effective date if state
legislation required.--In the case of a State plan for
medical assistance under title XIX of the Social
Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human
Services determines requires State legislation (other
than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the
plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the
amendments made by this subsection, the State plan
shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the
requirements of such title solely on the basis of its
failure to meet this additional requirement before the
first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after
the close of the first regular session of the State
legislature that begins after the date of the enactment
of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in
the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative
session, each year of such session shall be deemed to
be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
(c) Coverage Under CHIP.--
(1) In general.--Section 2103(c) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 1397cc(c)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
''(9) Medically necessary food.--The child health
assistance provided to a targeted low-income child under the
plan shall include coverage of medically necessary food (as
defined in section 1861(jjj)) and the medical equipment and
supplies necessary to administer such food.
''(10) Certain vitamins.--The child health assistance
provided to a targeted low-income child under the plan shall
include coverage of medically necessary vitamins used for the
management of a covered disease or condition (as defined in
section 1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation.''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 2103(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397cc(a)) is amended, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ''and (7)'' and inserting
''(7), (9), and (10)''.
(3) Effective date.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on
the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(B) Exception to effective date if state
legislation required.--In the case of a State child
health plan for child health assistance under title XXI
of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of
Health and Human Services determines requires State
legislation (other than legislation appropriating
funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional
requirements imposed by the amendments made by this
subsection, the State child health plan shall not be
regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of
such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet
this additional requirement before the first day of the
first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the
first regular session of the State legislature that
begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For
purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a
State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year
of such session shall be deemed to be a separate
regular session of the State legislature.
(d) Modification of Diseases and Conditions Covered Under TRICARE
Program.--Section 1077(h)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ''and'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
''(E) Immunoglobulin E or non-Immunoglobulin E mediated
allergies to food proteins.''.
(e) Coverage Under FEHBP.--
(1) In general.--Section 8902 of title 5, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
''(p) A contract for a plan under this chapter shall require the
carrier to provide coverage for--
''(1) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment
and supplies necessary to administer such food; and
''(2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner
provided for under section 1860D-2(e)(1)(C) of the Social
Security Act.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply with respect to contract years beginning on or
after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act.
(f) Coverage Under Private Health Insurance.--
(1) In general.--Subpart II of part A of title XXVII of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-11 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:

''SEC. 2729. COVERAGE OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOOD AND VITAMINS.

''A health insurance issuer offering group or individual health
insurance coverage shall provide coverage for--
''(1) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment
and supplies necessary to administer such food; and
''(2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner
provided for under section 1860D-2(e)(1)(C) of the Social
Security Act.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply to plan years beginning on or after the date that
is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
answer:
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2017 This bill provides for coverage, under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health-care programs, and private health insurance,of foods and vitamins that are medically necessary for the management ofcertain digestive and metabolic disordersand conditions.

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Disability Equity Act''.

SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF 5-MONTH WAITING PERIOD FOR BENEFITS BASED ON
DISABILITY.

(a) Disability Insurance Benefits.--
(1) In general.--The first sentence of section 223(a)(1) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1)) is amended by
striking ''(i) for each month'' and all that follows through
''the first month in which he is under such disability'' and
inserting the following: ''for each month beginning with the
first month during all of which such individual is under a
disability and in which such individual becomes so entitled to
such insurance benefits''.
(2) Waiting period eliminated from determination of benefit
amount.--
(A) In general.--The first sentence of section
223(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is amended
by striking ''in--'' and all that follows through ''and
as though'' and inserting the following: ''in the first
month for which such individual becomes entitled to
such disability insurance benefits, and as though''.
(B) Conforming amendment.--The second sentence of
section 223(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is
amended by striking ''subparagraph (A) or (B) of such
sentence, as the case may be'' and inserting ''such
sentence''.
(3) Elimination of defined term.--
(A) In general.--Section 223(c)(2) of such Act is
repealed.
(B) Conforming amendments.--
(i) The heading of section 223(c) of such
Act (42 U.S.C. 423(c)) is amended to read as
follows: ''Definition of Insured Status''.
(ii) Section 223(c)(1) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 423(c)(1)) is amended by striking ''For
purposes of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph,
when the number of quarters'' in the last
sentence and inserting the following:
''(2) In applying paragraph (1)(B), when the number of
quarters''.
(b) Widow's Insurance Benefits Based on Disability.--
(1) In general.--Section 202(e)(1)(F) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(F)) is amended to read as follows:
''(F) if she satisfies subparagraph (B) by reason of clause
(ii) thereof, the first month during all of which she is under
a disability and in which she becomes so entitled to such
insurance benefits,''.
(2) Elimination of defined term.--Section 202(e) of such
Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)) is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (5); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8)
as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively.
(c) Widower's Insurance Benefits Based on Disability.--
(1) In general.--Section 202(f)(1)(F) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(F)) is amended to read as follows:
''(F) if he satisfies subparagraph (B) by reason of clause
(ii) thereof, the first month during all of which he is under a
disability and in which he becomes so entitled to such
insurance benefits,''.
(2) Elimination of defined term.--Section 202(f) of such
Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)) is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (5); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8)
as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively.
(d) Elimination of Waiting Period for Commencement of Periods of
Disability.--Section 216(i)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 416(i)(2)(A))
is amended by striking '', but only'' and all that follows and
inserting a period.
(e) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply with respect to benefits under section 223 of the Social Security
Act, or under section 202 of such Act on the basis of the wages and
self-employment income of an individual entitled to benefits under such
section 223, for months following the month in which this Act is
enacted. The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply
with respect to benefits based on disability under subsection (e) or
(f) of section 202 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402) for
months following the month in which this Act is enacted. The amendment
made by subsection (d) shall apply only with respect to applications
for disability determinations filed under title II of the Social
Security Act on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICARE DISABILITY BENEFITS.

(a) In General.--Section 226(b) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 426(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking '', and has for 24
calendar months been entitled to,'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking '', and has been for
not less than 24 months,'';
(3) in paragraph (2)(C)(ii), by striking '', including the
requirement that he has been entitled to the specified benefits
for 24 months,''; and
(4) in the flush matter following paragraph
(2)(C)(ii)(II)--
(A) in the matter before the first complete
sentence, by striking ''for each month beginning with
the later of (I) July 1973 or (II) the twenty-fifth
month of his'' and inserting ''for each month beginning
with the first month of the individual's'';
(B) in the first complete sentence, by striking
''the 'twenty-fifth month of his entitlement' refers to
the first month after the twenty-fourth month of
entitlement to specified benefits referred to in
paragraph (2)(C) and'' and inserting ''the 'first month
of the individual's entitlement' refers to the first
month of entitlement to specified benefits referred to
in paragraph (2)(C) and''; and
(C) in the second complete sentence, by striking
'', but not in excess of 78 such months''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Subsections (f) and (h) of section 226 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 426) are repealed.
(2) Section 1811(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395c(2)) is
amended by striking ''who have been entitled for not less than
24 months'' and inserting ''who are entitled''.
(3) Section 1837(g)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(g)(1))
is amended by striking ''of the later of (A) April 1973 or (B)
the third month before the 25th month of such entitlement'' and
inserting ''of the first month of such entitlement''.
(4) Section 7(d)(2)(ii) of the Railroad Retirement Act of
1974 (45 U.S.C. 231f(d)(2)(ii)) is amended--
(A) by striking '', for not less than 24 months'';
and
(B) by striking ''could have been entitled for 24
calendar months, and could currently be entitled,'' and
inserting ''could currently be entitled''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to insurance benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security
Act with respect to items and services furnished in months beginning
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Disability Equity Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate: (1) the five-month waiting period for an individual (including a disabled widow or widower) to be eligible for benefits based on disability; and (2) the waiting period for benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare).

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''National Forest Foundation
Conservation Act''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION ACT.

(a) Provision of Administrative Support.--Subsection (c) of section
405 of the National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-3) is amended
to read as follows:
''(c) Administrative Assistance.--(1) Subject to such limitations,
terms, and conditions as the Secretary may establish, the Secretary
may--
''(A) detail personnel of the Department of Agriculture to
assist the Foundation; and
''(B) provide the Foundation with Department of Agriculture
facilities, equipment, supplies, and other administrative
services (including Government-contracted transportation and
travel services).
''(2) Assistance under paragraph (1) may be provided for partial or
no reimbursement, as the Secretary considers appropriate.''.
(b) Matching Funds.--
(1) Extension and expansion of authority; source of
funds.--Section 410 of the National Forest Foundation Act (16
U.S.C. 583j-8) is amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 410. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO MATCH FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS.

''For the purposes of section 405 of this title, during the five-
year period beginning on October 1, 1997, the Secretary may make
available to the Foundation from benefiting Forest Service
appropriations up to $5,000,000 each fiscal year to match, on a one-
for-one basis, private contributions made to the Foundation.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--Section 405 of the National
Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-3) is amended--
(A) by striking subsection (a);
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) by striking ''In addition to the
startup funds provided under subsection (a) of
this section, for'' and inserting ''For'';
(ii) by striking ''October 1, 1992,'' and
inserting ''October 1, 1997,''; and
(iii) by striking ''section 410(b)'' and
inserting ''section 410''; and
(C) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as
subsections (a) and (b), respectively.
(3) Effect of amendments.--The amendments made by this
subsection shall not affect the availability or use of funds
made available for fiscal year 1997 under sections 405(b) and
410(b) of the National Forest Foundation Act, as in effect on
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Use of Interest and Other Investment Income.--Section 404 of
the National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-2) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subsection:
''(f) Use of Interest and Other Investment Income.--Interest and
other investment income earned (before, on, or after the date of the
enactment of this subsection) by the Foundation and its subgrantees on
Federal funds received from the Secretary under section 405, but not
immediately disbursed, may be used by the Foundation to carry out the
purposes of the Foundation under section 402(b).''.
(d) Exception From Audit Reporting and Compliance Requirements.--
Section 407(a) of the National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-
5(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ''A
subgrantee of the Foundation shall be exempt from the audit reporting
and compliance requirements of Office of Management and Budget Circular
A-133 (or any successor administrative regulation or policy) in the
case of grants of $250,000 or less.''.
(e) Licensing Use of Symbols; Violations.--Section 404 of the
National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-2) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(3), by inserting ''license,'' after
''lease,''; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f), as added by
subsection (c) of this section, the following new subsections:
''(g) Licensing Use of Symbols.--(1) To further the purposes of the
Foundation under section 402(b), the Foundation shall have exclusive
authority to license or authorize persons to use trademarks,
tradenames, signs, symbols, emblems, insignia, logos, likenesses, or
slogans to represent, promote, or advertise that an individual,
company, or particular good or service is an official sponsor or
supporter of the Forest Service, the National Forest System, or any
unit thereof. Any license or authorization provided by the Foundation
under this paragraph shall be subject to the prior written approval of
the Secretary, who may not delegate this authority.
''(2) All net income derived from licenses and authorizations
provided under paragraph (1) shall be expended by the Foundation in
accordance with policies and priorities of the Forest Service on
programs, projects, or activities that benefit the National Forest
System or the Forest Service, as identified by the Secretary in
consultation with the Foundation.
''(3) Nothing in this subsection shall affect the authority of the
Secretary under Public Law 93-318 (16 U.S.C. 580p et seq.) relating to
the name and character of 'Smokey Bear', and the name and character of
'Woodsy Owl'.
''(4) The authority provided to the Foundation by paragraph (1)
shall expire on September 30, 2003.
''(h) Violation of Licensing Requirements.--Except as provided in
subsection (g), no person may use for commercial purposes any
trademark, tradename, sign, symbol, emblem, insignia, slogan, or
related artistic design belonging to the Forest Service. Whoever,
without the authorization of the Foundation under subsection (g), uses
for purposes of trade, to induce the sale of any good or service, to
promote any commercial activity, or for other commercial purpose, the
name of the Foundation or any trademark, tradename, sign, symbol,
emblem, insignia, logo, likeness, or slogan referred to in subsection
(g), or any facsimile or simulation thereof tending to cause confusion,
to cause mistake, to deceive, or to suggest falsely that an individual,
company, or particular good or service is an official sponsor or
official supporter of the National Forest System or the Forest Service,
shall be subject to suit in a civil action by the Foundation for the
remedies provided in title VI of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly
referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1114 et seq.).''.
(f) Reporting Requirements.--Section 407 of the National Forest
Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-5) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:
''(c) Report on Licensing Activities.--Not later than 5 years after
the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a
report assessing the cost, effectiveness, and effects of the licensing
and authorization program established pursuant to section 404(g). The
report shall include a recommendation regarding the desirability of
extending the authority provided in such section beyond the expiration
date specified in paragraph (4) of such section and assessments of the
effect of such program on--
''(1) visitation levels in the National Forest System;
''(2) the image of the National Forest System;
''(3) achievement of the needs and priorities of the Forest
Service;
''(4) appropriations for the National Forest System; and
''(5) the costs of the Foundation and the Secretary to
administer the program.''.
answer:
National Forest Foundation Conservation Act - Amends the National Forest Foundation Act to extend matching fund authority for the National Forest Foundation.
Authorizes the Foundation to license the use of symbols, trademarks, or logos.