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SECTION 1. TREATMENT OF BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY
RESOURCE FACILITIES AND CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
FACILITIES AND OTHER SPECIFIED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION
TECHNOLOGIES.

(a) In General.--Section 142(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended by striking ''or'' at the end of paragraph (14), by
striking the period at the end of paragraph (15) and inserting a comma,
and by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraphs:
''(16) renewable energy resource facilities,
''(17) conservation and efficiency facilities and projects,
or
''(18) zero emission vehicles and related facilities or
projects.''.
(b) Renewable Energy Resource Facility.--Section 142 of such Code
is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
''(n) Renewable Energy Resource Facilities.--For purposes of
subsection (a)(16)--
''(1) In general.--The term 'renewable energy resource
facility' means--
''(A) any facility used to produce electric or
thermal energy (including a distributed generation
facility) from--
''(i) solar, wind, or geothermal energy,
''(ii) marine and hydrokinetic renewable
energy,
''(iii) incremental hydropower,
''(iv) biomass (as defined in section
203(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42
U.S.C. 15852(b))), or
''(v) landfill gas, or
''(B) any facility or project used for the
manufacture of facilities referred to in subparagraph
(A).
''(2) Definitions.--For purposes of paragraph (1)--
''(A) Geothermal energy.--The term 'geothermal
energy' means energy derived from a geothermal deposit
(within the meaning of section 613(e)(2)) or from
geothermal heat pumps.
''(B) Marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.--
The term 'marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy' has
the meaning given such term in section 45(c)(10).
''(C) Incremental hydropower.--The term
'incremental hydropower' means additional energy
generated as a result of efficiency improvements or
capacity additions to existing hydropower facilities
made on or after the date of enactment of this
subsection. The term 'incremental hydropower' does not
include additional energy generated as a result of
operational changes not directly associated with
efficiency improvements or capacity additions.''.
(c) Conservation and Efficiency.--Section 142 of such Code is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
''(o) Conservation and Efficiency Facilities and Projects.--For
purposes of subsection (a)(17), the term 'conservation and efficiency
facility and project' means--
''(1) any facility used for the conservation or the
efficient use of energy, including energy efficient
retrofitting of existing buildings, or for the efficient
storage, transmission, or distribution of energy, including any
facility or project designed to implement smart grid
technologies (as described in title XIII of the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007, or individual components
of such technologies as listed in section 1301 of such Act),
''(2) any facility used for the conservation of or the
efficient use of water, including--
''(A) any facility or project designed to--
''(i) reduce the demand for water,
''(ii) improve efficiency in use and reduce
losses and waste of water, and
''(iii) improve land management practices
to conserve water, or
''(B) any individual component of a facility or
project referred to in subparagraph (A), or
''(3) any facility or project used for the manufacture of
facilities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2).
For purposes of paragraph (2)(A), facilities and projects does not
include facilities or projects that store water.''.
(d) Zero Emission Vehicles and Related Facilities or Projects.--
Section 142 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following
new subsection:
''(p) Zero Emission Vehicles and Related Facilities or Projects.--
''(1) Zero emission vehicles.--The term 'zero emission
vehicles' means vehicles that have no tailpipe emissions,
evaporative emissions, or onboard emission-control systems that
can deteriorate over time.
''(2) Facilities related to zero emission vehicles.--A
facility or project is related to a zero emission vehicle if
the facility is any real or personal property to be used in the
design, technology transfer, manufacture, production, assembly,
distribution, or service of zero emission vehicles.''.
(e) Coordination With Section 45.--Paragraph (3) of section 45(b)
of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new
sentence: ''Clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall not apply with
respect to (I) any qualified facility that is a renewable energy
resource facility described in section 142(a)(16), (II) any qualified
facility that is a conservation and efficiency facility described in
section 142(a)(17), or (III) any qualified facility that is a zero
emission vehicle and related facility or project described in section
142(a)(18).''.
(f) Coordination With Section 45K.--Subparagraph (A) of section
45K(b)(3) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following
flush sentence: ''Clause (i)(II) shall not apply with respect to (aa)
any qualified facility that is a renewable energy resource facility
described in section 142(a)(16), (bb) any qualified facility that is a
conservation and efficiency facility described section 142(a)(17), or
(cc) any qualified facility that is a zero emission vehicle and related
facility or project described in section 142(a)(18).''.
(g) Coordination With Section 146(g)(3).--Section 146(g)(3) is
amended by striking ''or (15)'' and all that follows through the end of
the paragraph and inserting ''(15), (16), (17), or (18)''.
(h) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax exemption of the interest on bonds issued to finance renewable energy resource facilities, conservation and efficiency facilities and projects, and zero emission vehicles and related facilities or projects.

SECTION 1. DENIAL OF CASH BENEFITS TO DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS.

(a) Amendments Relating to Title II Disability Benefits.--
(1) In general.--Section 225(c) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 425(c)) is amended--
(A) by striking ''(c)(1)(A)'' and inserting
''(2)(A)'';
(B) by striking paragraph (7) and by redesignating
paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through
(7), respectively; and
(C) by inserting before paragraph (2) as
redesignated by subparagraph (A) the following new
paragraph:
''(c)(1) No cash benefits shall be payable under this title to any
individual who is otherwise entitled to benefits under this title based
on disability, if such individual's alcoholism or drug addiction is a
contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determination that
such individual is disabled.''.
(2) Treatment Requirements.--
(A) Section 225(c)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(2)(A)), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is
amended to read as follows:
''(2)(A)(i) Any individual who would be entitled to cash benefits
under this title but for the application of paragraph (1) may elect to
comply with the provisions of this subsection.
''(ii) Any individual who is entitled to cash benefits
under this title by reason of disability (or whose entitlement
to such benefits is suspended), and who was entitled to such
benefits by reason of disability, for which such individual's
alcoholism or drug addiction was a contributing factor material
to the Commissioner's determination that such individual was
disabled, for the month preceding the month in which this
paragraph takes effect, shall be required to comply with the
provisions of this subsection.
(B) Section 225(c)(2)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(2)(B)), as so redesignated, is amended--
(i) by striking ''who is required under
subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ''described in
clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) who is
required''; and
(ii) by striking ''paragraph (3)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (4)''.
(C) Section 225(c)(3)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(3)(A)), as so redesignated, is amended--
(i) by striking ''paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (2)(A)''; and
(ii) by striking ''paragraph (5)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (6)''.
(D) Section 225(c)(3)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(3)(B)), as so redesignated, is amended by
striking ''paragraph (1)'' and inserting ''paragraph
(2)(A)''.
(E) Section 225(c)(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(5)), as so redesignated, is amended by striking
''paragraph (2)'' and inserting ''paragraph (3)''.
(F) Section 225(c)(6)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(6)(A), as so redesignated, is amended--
(i) by striking ''who are receiving
benefits under this title and who as a
condition of payment of such benefits'' and
inserting ''described in paragraph (2)(A)(i)
who elect to undergo treatment; and the
monitoring and testing of all individuals
described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii) who'';
(ii) by striking ''under paragraph (1)'';
and
(iii) by striking ''paragraph (2)(A)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (3)(A)''.
(G) Section 225(c)(6)(C)(ii)(I) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 425(c)(6)(C)(ii)(I)), as so redesignated, is
amended--
(i) by striking ''residing in the State''
and all that follows through ''they are
disabled'' and inserting ''described in
paragraph (2)(A) residing in the State''; and
(ii) by striking ''paragraph (2)(A)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (3)(A)''.
(H) Section 225(c)(6)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 425(c)(6)(C)(ii)(III)), as so redesignated, is
amended by striking ''paragraph (2)(A)'' and inserting
''paragraph (3)(A)''.
(I) Section 225(c)(6)(C) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(6)(C)), as so redesignated, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
''(iii) The monitoring requirements of clause (ii) shall not apply
in the case of any individual described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) who
fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2).''.
(J) Section 225(c)(7) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(7)), as so redesignated, is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ''who
is entitled'' and all that follows through ''is
under a disability'' and inserting ''described
in paragraph (2)(A)''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ''(4)
or (7)'' and inserting ''(5)''.
(K) Section 225(c)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
425(c)(8)) is amended by striking ''(1), (4) or (7)''
and inserting ''(2) or (5)''.
(L) Section 225(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 425(c))
is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
''(10) The Commissioner shall provide appropriate notification to
each individual subject to the limitation on cash benefits contained in
paragraph (1) and the treatment provisions contained in paragraph (2).
''(11) The requirements of paragraph (2) shall cease to apply to
any individual if the Commissioner determines that such individual no
longer needs treatment.''.
(3) Representative payee requirements.--
(A) Section 205(j)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
405(j)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows:
''(B) In the case of an individual entitled to benefits based on
disability, the payment of such benefits shall be made to a
representative payee if the Commissioner of Social Security determines
that such payment would serve the interest of the individual because
the individual also has an alcoholism or drug addiction condition (as
determined by the Commissioner) and the individual is incapable of
managing such benefits.''.
(B) Section 205(j)(2)(C)(v) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
405(j)(2)(C)(v)) is amended by striking ''entitled to
benefits'' and all that follows through ''under a
disability'' and inserting ''described in paragraph
(1)(B)''.
(C) Section 205(j)(2)(D)(ii)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 405(j)(2)(D)(ii)(II)) is amended by striking all
that follows ''15 years, or'' and inserting ''described
in paragraph (1)(B).''.
(D) Section 205(j)(4)(A)(i)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 405(j)(4)(A)(ii)(II)) is amended by striking
''entitled to benefits'' and all that follows through
''under a disability'' and inserting ''described in
paragraph (1)(B)''.
(b) Amendments Relating to SSI Benefits.--
(1) In general.--Section 1611(e)(3) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(e)(3)) is amended--
(A) by striking ''(B)'' and inserting ''(C)'';
(B) by striking ''(3)(A)'' and inserting ''(B)'';
and
(C) by inserting before subparagraph (B) as
redesignated by paragraph (2) the following new
subparagraph:
''(3)(A) No cash benefits shall be payable under this title to any
individual who is otherwise eligible for benefits under this title by
reason of disability, if such individual's alcoholism or drug addiction
is a contributing factor material to the Commissioner's determination
that such individual is disabled.''.
(2) Treatment requirements.--
(A) Section 1611(e)(3)(B)(i)(I) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1382(e)(3)(B)(i)(I)), as redesignated by
paragraph (1), is amended to read as follows:
''(B)(i)(I)(aa) Any individual who would be eligible for cash
benefits under this title but for the application of subparagraph (A)
may elect to comply with the provisions of this subparagraph.
''(bb) Any individual who is eligible for cash benefits
under this title by reason of disability (or whose eligibility
for such benefits is suspended) or is eligible for benefits
pursuant to section 1619(b), and who was eligible for such
benefits by reason of disability, for which such individual's
alcoholism or drug addiction was a contributing factor material
to the Commissioner's determination that such individual was
disabled, for the month preceding the month in which this
subparagraph takes effect, shall be required to comply with the
provisions of this subparagraph.''.
(B) Section 1611(e)(3)(B)(i)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1382(e)(3)(B)(i)(II)), as so redesignated, is
amended by striking ''who is required under subclause
(I)'' and inserting ''described in division (bb) of
subclause (I) who is required''.
(C) Subclauses (I) and (II) of section
1611(e)(3)(B)(ii) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382(e)(3)(B)(ii)), as so redesignated, are each
amended by striking ''clause (i)'' and inserting
''clause (i)(I)''.
(D) Section 1611(e)(3)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382(e)(3)(B)), as so redesignated, is amended by
striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as
clause (v).
(E) Section 1611(e)(3)(B)(v) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382(e)(3)(B)(v)), as redesignated by subparagraph (D),
is amended--
(i) in subclause (I), by striking ''who is
eligible'' and all that follows through ''is
disabled'' and inserting ''described in clause
(i)(I)''; and
(ii) in subclause (V), by striking ''or
(v)''.
(F) Section 1611(e)(3)(C)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382(e)(3)(C)(i)), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is
amended by striking ''who are receiving benefits under
this title and who as a condition of such benefits''
and inserting ''described in subparagraph (B)(i)(I)(aa)
who elect to undergo treatment; and the monitoring and
testing of all individuals described in subparagraph
(B)(i)(I)(bb) who''.
(G) Section 1611(e)(3)(C)(iii)(II)(aa) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 1382(e)(3)(C)(iii)(II)(aa)), as so
redesignated, is amended by striking ''residing in the
State'' and all that follows through ''they are
disabled'' and inserting ''described in subparagraph
(B)(i)(I) residing in the State''.
(H) Section 1611(e)(3)(C)(iii) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1382(e)(3)(C)(iii)), as so redesignated, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
''(III) The monitoring requirements of subclause (II) shall not
apply in the case of any individual described in subparagraph
(B)(i)(I)(aa) who fails to comply with the requirements of subparagraph
(B).''.
(I) Section 1611(e)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382(e)(3)), as amended by paragraph (1), is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
''(D) The Commissioner shall provide appropriate notification to
each individual subject to the limitation on cash benefits contained in
subparagraph (A) and the treatment provisions contained in subparagraph
(B).
''(E) The requirements of subparagraph (B) shall cease to apply to
any individual if the Commissioner determines that such individual no
longer needs treatment.''.
(3) Representative payee requirements.--
(A) Section 1631(a)(2)(A)(ii)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1383(a)(2)(A)(ii)(II)) is amended to read as
follows:
''(II) In the case of an individual eligible for benefits under
this title by reason of disability, the payment of such benefits shall
be made to a representative payee if the Commissioner of Social
Security determines that such payment would serve the interest of the
individual because the individual also has an alcoholism or drug
addiction condition (as determined by the Commissioner) and the
individual is incapable of managing such benefits.''.
(B) Section 1631(a)(2)(B)(vii) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1383(a)(2)(B)(vii)) is amended by striking
''eligible for benefits'' and all that follows through
''is disabled'' and inserting ''described in
subparagraph (A)(ii)(II)''.
(C) Section 1631(a)(2)(B)(ix)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1383(a)(2)(B)(ix)(II)) is amended by striking
all that follows ''15 years, or'' and inserting
''described in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II).''.
(D) Section 1631(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 1383(a)(2)(D)(i)(II)) is amended by striking
''eligible for benefits'' and all that follows through
''is disabled'' and inserting ''described in
subparagraph (A)(ii)(II)''.
(4) Preservation of medicaid eligibility.--Section 1634(e)
of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(e)) is amended--
(A) by striking ''clause (i) or (v) of section
1611(e)(3)(A)'' and inserting ''subparagraph (A) or
subparagraph (B)(i)(II) of section 1611(e)(3)''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following: ''This
subsection shall cease to apply to any such person if
the Commissioner determines that such person no longer
needs treatment.''.
(5) Conforming amendment.--Section 201(c) of the Social
Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (42
U.S.C. 425 note) is repealed.
(c) Effective Dates.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
amendments made by this section shall apply to applicants for
benefits under title II or title XVI of the Social Security Act
for months beginning on or after the date of the enactment of
this Act, without regard to whether regulations have been
issued to implement such amendments.
(2) Application to current recipients.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, in the case of an individual who is
receiving benefits under title II of the Social Security Act or
supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of such
Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act and whose
entitlement or eligibility for such benefits would terminate by
reason of the amendments made by this section, such amendments
shall apply with respect to the benefits of such individual for
months beginning on or after January 1, 1997, and the
Commissioner of Social Security shall so notify the individual
not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(3) Benefits under title xvi.--For purposes of this
subsection, the term ''benefits under title XVI of the Social
Security Act'' includes supplementary payments pursuant to an
agreement for Federal administration under section 1616(a) of
the Social Security Act, and payments pursuant to an agreement
entered into under section 212(b) of Public Law 93-66.
Denies monthly cash disability benefits under titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI), respectively, of the Social Security Act for drug addicts and alcoholics whose substance abuse is a contributing factor material to their disability. Allows such individuals, instead, to elect to undergo treatment for their substance abuse. (Currently, such recipients are required to undergo treatment only at approved facilities or institutions.)
Revises OASDI and SSI program representative payee requirements to require the payment of program benefits through a representative payee if it is in the interest of an otherwise disabled individual with an alcohol or drug addiction condition who is incapable of managing such benefits.
Preserves the Medicaid eligibility of SSI recipients denied cash disability benefits because of the connection between their drug addiction or alcoholism and their disability.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Regional Skills Training Alliances
Act of 1999''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITION.

For purposes of this Act, the term ''Secretary'' means the
Secretary of Commerce.

TITLE I--SKILL GRANTS

SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the
Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and in
consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall provide grants to
eligible entities described in subsection (b) to assist such entities
to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific
industries.
(b) Eligible Entities Described.--
(1) In general.--An eligible entity described in this
subsection is a consortium that--
(A) shall consist of representatives from not less
than 10 businesses (or a non-profit organization that
represents not less than 10 businesses); and
(B) may consist of representatives from one or more
of the following:
(i) Labor organizations.
(ii) State and local government.
(iii) Educational institutions.
(2) Majority of representatives.--A majority of the
representatives comprising the consortium shall be
representatives described in paragraph (1)(A).
(3) Additional requirement.--To the maximum extent
practicable, each business, organization, or government that
forms an eligible entity under paragraph (1) shall be located
in the same geographic region of the United States.
(c) Priority for Small Businesses.--In providing grants under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity
if a majority of representatives forming the entity represent small-
business concerns, as described in section 3(a) of the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)).
(d) Maximum Amount of Grant.--The amount of a grant provided to an
eligible entity under subsection (a) may not exceed $1,000,000 for any
fiscal year.

SEC. 102. APPLICATION.

(a) Certain States With Multiple Consortia.--In a State in which
two or more eligible entities seek grants under section 101 for a
fiscal year, as determined by the Governor of the State, the Governor
may solicit proposals from the entities concerning the activities to be
carried out under the grants. If the Governor solicits such proposals,
based on the proposals received, the Governor shall submit an
application on behalf of 1 or more of the entities to the Secretary at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary may reasonably require. The provisions of this title relating
to eligible entities shall apply to each of the entities for which the
Governor applies.
(b) Other States.--In a State in which only one eligible entity
seeks a grant under section 101 for a fiscal year, as determined by the
Governor of the State, or in which the Governor does not solicit
proposals as described in subsection (a), the Secretary may not provide
a grant under section 101 to the eligible entity unless such entity
submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner,
and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably
require.

SEC. 103. USE OF AMOUNTS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary may not provide a grant under
section 101 to an eligible entity unless such entity agrees to use
amounts received from such grant to improve the job skills necessary
for employment by businesses in the industry with respect to which such
entity was established.
(b) Conduct of Program.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the program described in
subsection (a), the eligible entity may provide for--
(A) an assessment of training and job skill needs
for the industry;
(B) development of a sequence of skill standards
that are benchmarked to advanced industry practices;
(C) development of curriculum and training methods;
(D) purchase, lease, or receipt of donations of
training equipment;
(E) identification of training providers;
(F) development of apprenticeship programs;
(G) development of training programs for dislocated
workers;
(H) development of the membership of the entity;
(I) provision of training programs for workers; and
(J) development of training plans for businesses.
(2) Additional requirement.--In carrying out the program
described in subsection (a), the eligible entity shall provide
for development and tracking of performance outcome measures
for the program and the training providers involved in the
program.
(c) Administrative Costs.--The eligible entity may use not more
than 10 percent of the amount of a grant to pay for administrative
costs associated with the program described in subsection (a).

SEC. 104. REQUIREMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS.

The Secretary may not provide a grant under section 101 to an
eligible entity unless such entity agrees that--
(1) it will make available non-Federal contributions toward
the costs of carrying out activities under section 103 in an
amount that is not less than $2 for each $1 of Federal funds
provided under a grant under section 101; and
(2) of such non-Federal contributions, not less than $1 of
each such $2 shall be from businesses participating in the
eligible entity.

SEC. 105. LIMIT ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

The Secretary may use not more than 5 percent of the funds made
available to carry out this title to pay for Federal administrative
costs associated with making grants under this title.

SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act
$50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002.

TITLE II--PLANNING GRANTS

SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the
Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and in
consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall provide grants to
States to enable the States to assist businesses, organizations, and
agencies described in section 101(b) in conducting planning to form
consortia described in such section.
(b) Maximum Amount of Grant.--The amount of a grant provided to a
State under subsection (a) may not exceed $500,000 for any fiscal year.

SEC. 202. APPLICATION.

The Secretary may not provide a grant under section 201 to a State
unless such State submits to the Secretary an application at such time,
in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may
reasonably require.

SEC. 203. REQUIREMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS.

The Secretary may not provide a grant under section 201 to a State
unless such State agrees that it will make available non-Federal
contributions toward the costs of carrying out activities under this
title in an amount that is not less than $1 for each $1 of Federal
funds provided under a grant under section 201.

SEC. 204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title
$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Skill Grants
Title II: Planning Grants
Regional Skills Training Alliances Act of 1999 -
Title I: Skill Grants
- Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries. Requires the Secretary to do so acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Makes eligible for such grants regional consortia that: (1) must have representatives from not fewer than ten businesses (or a nonprofit organization that represents at least ten businesses); and (2) may have representatives from labor organizations, State and local governments, and educational institutions.
Gives priority for such grants to eligible entities that consist of a majority of representatives from small businesses.
Sets requirements relating to maximum amount of grants, applications, use of program funds, and matching funds.
Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Planning Grants
- Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to provide grants to States to assist businesses, organizations, and agencies in planning to form regional consortia under title I.
Sets requirements relating to maximum amount of grants, applications, use of program funds, and matching funds.
Authorizes appropriations.