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Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Community Building Code
Administration Grant Act of 2007''.

SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

(a) Grant Authorization.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development shall provide grants to local building code enforcement
departments.
(b) Competitive Awards.--The Secretary shall award grants under
subsection (a) on a competitive basis pursuant to the criteria set
forth in section 6, but also taking into consideration the following:
(1) The financial need of each building code enforcement
department.
(2) The benefit to the local jurisdiction of having an
adequately funded building code enforcement department.
(3) The demonstrated ability of each building code
enforcement department to work cooperatively with other local
code enforcement offices, health departments, and local
prosecutorial agencies.
(c) Maximum Amount.--The maximum amount of any grant awarded under
this section shall not exceed $1,000,000.

SEC. 3. REQUIRED ELEMENTS IN GRANT PROPOSALS.

In order to be eligible for a grant under section 2, a local
building code enforcement department shall submit to the Secretary the
following:
(1) A demonstration of the jurisdiction's needs in
executing building code enforcement administration.
(2) A plan for the use of any funds received under this Act
that addresses the needs discussed in paragraph (1) and that is
consistent with the authorized uses established in section 4.
(3) A plan for local governmental actions to be taken to
establish and sustain local building code enforcement
administration functions, without continuing Federal support,
at a level at least equivalent to that proposed in the grant
application.
(4) A plan to create and maintain a program of public
outreach that includes a regularly updated and readily
accessible means of public communication, interaction, and
reporting regarding the services and work of the local building
code enforcement department to be supported by the grant.
(5) A plan for ensuring the timely and effective
administrative enforcement of building safety and fire
prevention violations.

SEC. 4. USE OF FUNDS; MATCHING FUNDS.

(a) Authorized Uses.--Grants awarded under section 2 may be used by
the grant recipient to supplement existing State or local funding for
building code enforcement administration. Such funds may be used to
increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence
and professional qualifications, support individual certification or
departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically
dedicated to the administration of the local building code enforcement
department.
(b) Matching Funds Required.--
(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this Act, a local building code enforcement department
serving--
(A) a community that is very economically
disadvantaged, shall provide matching, non-Federal
funds in an amount equal to not less than 5 percent of
the total amount of any grant to be awarded under this
Act;
(B) a community that is moderately economically
disadvantaged, shall provide matching, non-Federal
funds in an amount equal to not less than 10 percent of
the total amount of any grant to be awarded under this
Act; or
(C) any other community, shall provide matching,
non-Federal funds in an amount equal to not less than
20 percent of the total amount of any grant to be
awarded under this Act.
(2) Economic distress.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may waive the
matching fund requirements under paragraph (1), and
institute, by regulation, new matching fund
requirements based upon the level of economic distress
of the local jurisdiction in which the local building
code enforcement department seeking such grant is
located.
(B) Content of regulations.--Any regulations
instituted under subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) a method that allows for a comparison
of the degree of economic distress among the
local jurisdictions of grant applicants, as
measured by the differences in the extent of
growth lag, the extent of poverty, and the
adjusted age of housing in such jurisdiction;
and
(ii) any other factor determined to be
relevant by the Secretary in assessing the
comparative degree of economic distress among
such local jurisdictions.
(c) In-Kind Contributions.--In determining the non-Federal share
required to be provided under subsection (b), the Secretary shall
consider in-kind contributions, not to exceed 50 percent of the amount
that the department contributes in non-Federal funds.
(d) Waiver of Matching Requirement.--The Secretary shall waive the
matching fund requirements under subsection (b) for any recipient
jurisdiction that has legislatively dedicated all building code
permitting fees to the conduct of local building code enforcement.

SEC. 5. RATING AND RANKING OF APPLICATIONS.

Eligible applications shall be rated and ranked according to the
criteria described in section 6. All complete applications will be
compared to one another and points assigned on a continuum within each
criterion, with the maximum points awarded to the application that best
meets the criterion.

SEC. 6. CRITERIA.

(a) Need and Community Benefit From Code Enforcement Grant Funds.--
Applications shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the
application demonstrates the intent and means to ensure cooperative and
effective working relationships between local building code enforcement
officials and other local agencies, as well as a community-oriented
approach to building code enforcement, with the award of points as
follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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A detailed description of the capital expenditures to be acquired with 0-10
grant funds and a demonstration that the items' costs are reasonable.
The jurisdiction's need for the capital expenditure and how the grant 0-10
funds will fulfill this need.
The joint benefits provided by the proposed expenditure for the 0-5
following groups or activities: Provide a brief explanation of the
benefit. (1 point will be awarded for each response, 5 points maximum).
1. Code enforcement program.
2. Community or jurisdiction.
3. Interdisciplinary code enforcement team.
4. Housing preservation, rehabilitation programs, or neighborhood
improvement programs.
5. Special needs groups (disabled, elderly or low or very-low income,
etc.).
Does the proposed capital expenditure provide a cost savings benefit to 0-5
the jurisdiction? Provide a brief explanation of the cost savings.
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(b) Current Code Enforcement and Housing Conservation Plan.--Each
application shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the local
legislative body in which the applicant resides adopted a ''plan''
which addresses residential structure conservation and building code
enforcement, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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The plan provides for proactive code enforcement (not just responding to 10
complaints), an interdisciplinary approach, and includes funding
options for repairs and rehabilitation.
The plan only provides for proactive code enforcement (not just 8
responding to complaints) and calls for an interdisciplinary approach
and does not address funding options for repairs and rehabilitation.
The plan provides for some type of proactive code enforcement (other 6
than just responding to complaints) but doesn't address coordinated
interdisciplinary activities with other local public agencies or
funding options.
The plan provides for only reactive code enforcement. 4
The plan only refers to a need to preserve and/or improve existing 2
housing stock, without any code enforcement program.
No existing plan. 0
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(c) Community-Oriented or Interdisciplinary Code Enforcement.--Each
application shall be rated and ranked on the degree to which the
application demonstrates the intent and means to ensure cooperative and
effective working relationships between building code enforcement
officials and other local agencies, as well as a community-oriented
approach to code enforcement, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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Identify current or proposed interdisciplinary code enforcement programs 0-10
or activities and the team members (example: code enforcement, police,
local prosecutors, health department, building and planning, fire,
etc.). Provide a description of the team's code enforcement and
coordination procedures, activities and services provided. If the
current programs or resources are limited in scope, explain how receipt
of the grant will be used to improve the program.
Identify current or proposed community-oriented code enforcement 0-10
programs, activities or services. (Examples: community clean-ups,
Neighborhood Watch programs, community meetings, door-to-door code
enforcement knock and talks, etc.). If the current programs or
resources are limited in scope, explain how receipt of the grant will
be used to improve the program.
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(d) Proactive Code Enforcement Activities.--Each application shall
be rated and ranked on the effectiveness of the proposed or existing
proactive activities and programs operated by any existing building
code enforcement program, with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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Encourages repairs and preservation, rather than demolition or 0-5
abandonment, of substandard residences.
Abatement of (a) lead hazards and lead-based paints, (b) toxic molds and 0-5
dampness, and (c) displacement or relocation of residents.
Community clean-up campaigns, which may include recycling dates, free or 0-5
reduced disposal rates at dumpsite, public clean-up days that encourage
removal of unwanted or excess debris by making available extra trash
pick-ups, dumpsites or trash or recycling containers on specific dates
to dispose of household debris, inoperable vehicles, tires, toxic
materials, etc.
Resource or referral programs for Federal, State, local, and private 0-5
funds and other resources available in your jurisdiction that can
assist with housing rehabilitation and repairs to rectify code
violations.
Public education programs on housing issues. These could include 0-5
community housing meetings dealing with homeownership, tenant/landlord
issues, housing code enforcement, school age children's programs with
coloring books or handouts, housing safety pamphlets, etc.
Programs that encourage community involvement with groups; such as 0-5
schools, church non-profits, community service groups, utility
companies, local stores, housing agency banks, etc.
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(e) Capacity To Financially and Technically Support Proposed
Capital Expenditures.--Each application shall be rated and ranked on
the degree to which the application demonstrates the jurisdiction's
financial and technical capacity to properly use and successfully
support the proposed capital expenditure during the term of the grant,
with the award of points as follows:

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Description Maximum Points
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The anticipated ongoing program funding for the duration of the grant 0-5
program is adequate to financially support the use of the grant-
financed equipment. Include details of funding and technical support
sources for the capital expenditure (examples: insurance, paper,
maintenance, training, supplies, personnel, monthly billing costs,
etc.).
The jurisdiction has the technical capabilities to use and support 0-5
equipment (examples: adequately trained staff or resources to provide
training to operate technical equipment, local service provider for
cell phones or 2-way radios, trained personnel to operate equipment,
etc.).
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SEC. 7. EVALUATION AND REPORT.

(a) In General.--Grant recipients shall--
(1) be obligated to fully account and report for the use of
all grants funds; and
(2) provide a report to the Secretary on the effectiveness
of the program undertaken by the grantee and any other criteria
requested by the Secretary for the purpose of indicating the
effectiveness of, and ideas for, refinement of the grant
program.
(b) Report.--The report required under subsection (a)(2) shall
include a discussion of--
(1) the specific capabilities and functions in local
building code enforcement administration that were addressed
using funds received under this Act;
(2) the lessons learned in carrying out the plans supported
by the grant; and
(3) the manner in which the programs supported by the grant
are to be maintained by the grantee.
(c) Content of Reports.--The Secretary shall--
(1) require each recipient of a grant under ths Act to file
interim and final reports under subsection (b) to ensure that
grant funds are being used as intended and to measure the
effectiveness and benefits of the grant program; and
(2) develop and maintain a means whereby the public can
access such reports, at no cost, via the Internet.

SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Building code enforcement department.--The term
''building code enforcement department'' means the building
code inspection or enforcement agency of a local jurisdiction.
(2) Jurisdiction.--The term ''jurisdiction'' means a city,
county, parish, city and county authority, or city and parish
authority having local authority to enforce building codes and
regulations and collect fees for building permits.
(3) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development.

SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated
$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013 to the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out the provisions
of this Act.
(b) Reservation.--From the amount made available under subsection
(a), the Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent for
administrative costs.
(c) Availability.--Any funds appropriated pursuant to subsection
(a) shall remain available until expended.
Example Output: Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants, on a competitive basis and with federal matching funds, to qualified local building code enforcement departments to increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence and professional qualifications, support individual certification or departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically dedicated to department administration.

Sets forth criteria for rating and ranking of grant proposals.

Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Saver's Bonus Act of 2007''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) According to the Department of Commerce, Americans are
currently saving less than 1 percent of their disposable
income.
(2) According to the Federal Reserve's 2004 Survey of
Consumer Finances, 17 percent of all households have zero or
negative net worth, while 30 percent have net worth of less
than $10,000.
(3) According to the Federal Reserve's 2004 Survey of
Consumer Finances, 11 percent of households do not have a
checking account and 9 percent do not have a transaction
account of any kind.
(4) According to the Retirement Security Project, in 2004
more than half of all households had zero savings in an
employer-based 401(k)-type plan or tax-preferred savings plan
account.
(5) It is in the economic interests of the United States to
promote savings among all members of society, regardless of
income.

SEC. 3. SAVER'S BONUS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall develop a
program to match deposits made by qualifying low-income individuals
into designated savings products.
(b) Qualifying Low-Income Individuals.--For purposes of this Act,
the term ''qualifying low-income individual'' means any individual
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to be eligible for the
saver's bonus under this Act.
(c) Designated Savings Products.--For purposes of this Act, the
term ''designated savings product'' means any savings product,
including--
(1) qualified retirement plans (as defined in section
4974(c)) of such Code,
(2) qualified tuition programs under section 529 of such
Code,
(3) Coverdell education savings accounts under section 530
of such Code,
(4) United States savings bonds,
(5) certificates of deposits with durations of at least 6
months, and
(6) other types of savings products considered appropriate
by the Secretary of the Treasury for the purposes of this Act.
(d) Saver's Bonus Program.--The program established under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) qualifying low-income individuals who direct their
Federal income tax refund (in its entirety or a portion
thereof) be deposited into any designated savings product shall
be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match or saver's bonus to
be deposited directly in any designated savings product,
(2) qualifying low-income individuals who claim (when
filing a Federal income tax return) to have deposited funds
into any designated savings product during the course of the
tax year shall be eligible for a saver's bonus to be deposited
directly into any designated savings product, and
(3) the saver's bonus--
(A) shall equal $500 for qualifying low-income
individuals who are eligible for the earned income
credit under section 32 of such Code and shall be
phased out (but not below zero) for such individuals
whose earned income exceeds 120 percent of the earned
income threshold at which such eligibility ceases,
(B) shall be indexed for inflation every 5 years,
and
(C) shall be considered a refundable credit for
purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(e) Conforming Amendment Regarding Funding of Saver's Bonus.--
Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ''or enacted by the Saver's Bonus Act of 2007,''.
(f) Effective Date.--The program under, and amendment made by, this
section shall be effective with respect to Federal income tax returns
for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008.

SEC. 4. OPENING OF ACCOUNTS ON FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS TO FACILITATE
SAVINGS.

(a) Notification of Option.--
(1) In general.--The Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall
notify qualifying low-income individuals who qualify for a
Federal income tax refund but fail to provide an ACH direct
deposit number on their Federal income tax return that they
have the option of an electronic direct deposit and that they
may be eligible for the saver's bonus program under section 3
if they deposit a refund or a portion of their refund in any
designated savings product.
(2) Method of notification.--The notification under
paragraph (1) shall be made through--
(A) a public awareness program undertaken by the
Secretary of the Treasury, in concert with the
Commissioner of the Internal Revenue and others as
necessary, at least 6 months before January 2009, and
(B) the inclusion of such a notice in the
instruction material for any Federal income tax return.
(b) Establishment of Designated Account Program.--The Secretary of
the Treasury shall develop, in consultation with the Federal Management
System, a program to minimize the delivery of non-electronic Federal
income tax refunds by depositing refunds electronically to an account
held by a depository institution. This program shall include--
(1) provisions for such tax refunds to be deposited into a
designated account,
(2) establishment of account parameters with respect to
minimum balance requirements and limitations on overdrafts,
overdraft fees, and other requirements,
(3) establishment of means for the taxpayer to access the
account electronically or through a payment card, and
(4) provisions to allow taxpayers to open an account with
their Federal income tax refunds through financial service
providers, so long such account is held at a depository
institution that is insured under the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.).
(c) Effective Date.--The notification under subsection (a) and the
program under subsection (b) shall be effective with respect to Federal
income tax returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008.

SEC. 5. PURCHASE OF SAVINGS BONDS ON FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS.

(a) Notification of Option.--The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
shall notify individual taxpayers that they have the option of
purchasing United States savings bonds when they file their Federal
income tax returns and that they may be eligible for the saver's bonus
program under section 3. Such notification shall be included in the
instruction material for any Federal income tax return.
(b) Establishment of Savings Bond Purchase Program.--The Secretary
of the Treasury shall develop, in consultation with a task force, a
program for the purchase by individual taxpayers of United States
savings bonds on their Federal income tax returns.
(c) Effective Date.--The notification under subsection (a) and the
program under subsection (b) shall be effective with respect to Federal
income tax returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008.
Example Output: Saver's Bonus Act of 2007 [sic] - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to develop programs to: (1) match deposits made by low-income individuals into certain savings accounts (saver's bonus); (2) deposit tax refunds electronically into savings accounts; and (3) allow individual taxpayers to purchase U.S. savings bonds on their federal income tax returns.

Requires the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to notify low-income taxpayers of their eligibility for the saver's bonus and of their options under this Act.

Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Student Visa Security Improvement
Act''.

SEC. 2. ENHANCED STUDENT VISA BACKGROUND CHECKS.

(a) In General.--Section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 236(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
''(9) Student visas.--In administering the program under
this subsection, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of the Student Visa Security
Improvement Act--
''(A) shall prescribe regulations to require
employees assigned under paragraph (1) to conduct in-
person interviews of all applicants recommended by
Department of State personnel for visas under
subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)) prior to final adjudication, with special
emphasis on determining whether applicants are
inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(B) of such Act (8
U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)) (relating to terrorist
activities);
''(B) shall ensure that employees assigned under
paragraph (1) conduct on-site reviews of applications
and supporting documentation for visas under
subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)) that they deem appropriate prior to final
adjudication; and
''(C) shall update, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, the memorandum of understanding
between the Department of Homeland Security and the
Department of State regarding implementation of this
section to clarify the roles and responsibilities of
employees assigned under paragraph (1) specifically
with regard to the duties prescribed by this
paragraph.''.

SEC. 3. STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Section 442 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
(6 U.S.C. 252) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph
(10); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
''(5) Student and exchange visitor program.--In
administering the program under paragraph (4), the Secretary
shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of the Student Visa Security Improvement Act--
''(A) prescribe regulations to require an
institution or exchange visitor program sponsor
participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor
Program to ensure that each covered student or exchange
visitor enrolled at the institution or attending the
exchange visitor program--
''(i) is an active participant in the
program for which the covered student or
exchange visitor was issued a visa to enter the
United States;
''(ii) is not unobserved for any period--
''(I) exceeding 30 days during any
academic term or program in which the
covered student or exchange visitor is
enrolled; or
''(II) exceeding 60 days during any
period not described in subclause (I);
and
''(iii) is reported to the Department if
within 10 days--
''(I) transferring to another
institution or program;
''(II) changing academic majors; or
''(III) any other changes to
information required to be maintained
in the system described in paragraph
(4); and
''(B) notwithstanding subparagraph (A), require
each covered student or exchange visitor to be observed
at least once every 60 days.
''(6) Enhanced access.--The Secretary shall provide access
to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the 'SEVIS'), or
other equivalent or successor program or system, to appropriate
employees of an institution or exchange visitor program sponsor
participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program if--
''(A) at least two authorized users are identified
at each participating institution or exchange visitor
sponsor;
''(B) at least one additional authorized user is
identified at each such institution or sponsor for
every 200 covered students or exchange visitors
enrolled at the institution or sponsor; and
''(C) each authorized user is certified by the
Secretary as having completed an appropriate training
course provided by the Department for the program or
system.
''(7) Program support.--The Secretary shall provide
appropriate technical support options to facilitate use of the
program or system described in paragraph (4) by authorized
users.
''(8) Upgrades to sevis or equivalent data.--The Secretary
shall update the program or system described in paragraph (4)
to incorporate new data fields that include--
''(A) verification that a covered student's
performance meets the minimum academic standards of the
institution in which such student is enrolled; and
''(B) timely entry of any information required by
paragraph (5) regarding covered students and exchange
visitors enrolled at institutions or exchange program
sponsors.
''(9) Savings clause.--Nothing in this section shall
prohibit the Secretary or any institution or exchange program
sponsor participating in the Student Exchange Visitor Program
from requiring more frequent observations of covered students
or exchange visitors.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
''(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
''(1) The term 'covered student' means a student who is a
nonimmigrant pursuant to subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of
section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)).
''(2) The term 'observed' means positively identified by
physical or electronic means.
''(3) The term 'authorized user' means an individual
nominated by an institution participating in the Student and
Exchange Visitor Program and confirmed by the Secretary as not
appearing on any terrorist watch list.''.
(b) Comptroller General Review.--The Comptroller General shall
conduct a review of the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor
Program of the Department of Homeland Security. The Comptroller General
shall include in such review data from fiscal years 2007 through 2010
and shall consider fees collected by the Department and all expenses
associated with the review, issuance, maintenance, data collection, and
enforcement functions of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out sections 2 and 3 of this Act, and the amendments
made by such sections, for fiscal year 2011.
Example Output:
Student Visa Security Improvement Act - Amends the the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) require DHS employees to conduct in-person interviews and conduct on-site reviews of applications and supporting documentation with respect to student and exchange program visa applicants prior to final visa adjudication, with emphasis on determining whether an applicant is inadmissible for terrorist-related activities; (2) require an institution or exchange visitor program participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to ensure that each covered student or exchange visitor is an active program participant, is observed, and is reported to DHS if he or she transfers institutions or academic majors; (3) provide Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) access to appropriate employees of a SEVIS program sponsor under specified circumstances; and (4) require a SEVIS upgrade to add data fields that include verification that students are meeting minimum academic standards.