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PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Motorcoach Safety, Accountability,
and Technology Act of 2013''.

SEC. 2. BRAKE PERFORMANCE INSPECTIONS.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to ensure that an
individual conducts, before each trip of a motorcoach carried out by a
provider of motorcoach services, a brake performance inspection for
that motorcoach to ensure that the brake performance satisfies all
requirements under Federal law.

SEC. 3. BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEMS.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations that--
(1) establish minimum performance standards for any
electronic system onboard a motorcoach that is used to monitor
the performance of an air brake system of that motorcoach; and
(2) require that each motorcoach with an air brake system,
if manufactured after the date that is 2 years after the
effective date of the standards established under paragraph
(1), be equipped with such an electronic system.

SEC. 4. AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEMS.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations requiring that each
motorcoach manufactured after the effective date of such regulations be
equipped with--
(1) an automatic emergency braking system; and
(2) a collision warning system.

SEC. 5. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEMS.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations requiring that each
motorcoach manufactured after the effective date of such regulations,
and with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, be
equipped with a lane departure warning system.

SEC. 6. SPEED LIMITING DEVICES.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations requiring that each
motorcoach manufactured after the effective date of such regulations be
equipped with a device that limits the speed at which the motorcoach
may travel to not more than 70 miles per hour.

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL REGULATION REQUIREMENTS.

In issuing regulations under sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this Act,
the Secretary of Transportation shall--
(1) require that the technologies mandated for motorcoaches
under those sections be tamper resistant; and
(2) establish a process for certifying compliance with the
regulations.

SEC. 8. RETROFITTING.

(a) Study.--The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study
on the feasibility of requiring that motorcoaches, if not manufactured
with the technologies referenced in sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this
Act, be retrofitted with such technologies.
(b) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).

SEC. 9. REGROOVED, RECAPPED, AND RETREADED TIRES.

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations that establish
standards for the use of regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires on a
motorcoach.

SEC. 10. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Section 31102(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by
striking subparagraph (X) and inserting the following:
''(X) except in the case of an imminent or obvious
safety hazard, ensures that an inspection of a vehicle
transporting passengers for a motor carrier of
passengers is conducted at a station, terminal, border
crossing, maintenance facility, destination, weigh
station, rest stop, turnpike service area, or a
location where adequate food, shelter, and sanitation
facilities are available for passengers and reasonable
accommodation is available for passengers with
disabilities; and''.

SEC. 11. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act, the following definitions apply:
(1) Motorcoach.--The term ''motorcoach'' has the meaning
given that term in section 32702(6) of MAP-21, except that the
reference in such section to section 3038(a)(3) of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 5310
note) shall be treated as referring to such section 3038(a)(3)
as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of MAP-21.
(2) Provider of motorcoach services.--The term ''provider
of motorcoach services'' has the meaning given that term in
section 32702(10) of MAP-21, except that the term
''motorcoach'', as used in such section, shall be treated as
having the meaning given such term under paragraph (1) of this
section.

SOLUTION: Motorcoach Safety, Accountability, and Technology Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations to ensure that an individual conducts a brake performance inspection before each motorcoach trip to ensure that the brake performance satisfies all federal law requirements. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to: (1) establish minimum performance standards for onboard electronic air brake monitoring systems for motorcoaches, (2) require motorcoaches to be equipped with automatic emergency braking and collision warning systems, (3) require motorcoaches with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds to be equipped with a lane departure warning system, and (4) require motorcoaches to be equipped with a device to limit maximum speed to 70 miles per hour. Requires the Secretary to make such technologies tamper resistant. Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of requiring motorcoaches be retrofitted with such technologies. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to establish standards for motorcoaches to use regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires. Revises Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program requirements. Requires the Secretary to approve plans under which states agree to assume responsibility for improving motor carrier safety and adopt and to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety, hazardous materials transportation safety, or compatible regulations, standards, and orders if the plan ensures that (except in the case of an imminent or obvious safety hazard) an inspection of a passenger motorcoach is conducted at a station, terminal, border crossing maintenance facility, and destination (as under current law), but also a weigh station, rest stop, turnpike service area, or other location where adequate food, shelter, and sanitation facilities are available for passengers as well as passengers with disabilities.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Advancing Research for Neurological
Diseases Act of 2015''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.

Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
280g et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

''SEC. 399V-6 SURVEILLANCE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES.

''(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall--
''(1) enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to
track the epidemiology of neurological diseases, including
multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and
''(2) incorporate information obtained through such
activities into a statistically-sound, scientifically-credible,
integrated surveillance system, to be known as the National
Neurological Diseases Surveillance System.
''(b) Research.--The Secretary shall ensure that the National
Neurological Diseases Surveillance System is designed in a manner that
facilitates further research on neurological diseases.
''(c) Content.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary--
''(1) shall provide for the collection and storage of
information on the incidence and prevalence of neurological
diseases in the United States;
''(2) to the extent practicable, shall provide for the
collection and storage of other available information on
neurological diseases, such as information concerning--
''(A) demographics and other information associated
or possibly associated with neurological diseases, such
as age, race, ethnicity, sex, geographic location, and
family history;
''(B) risk factors associated or possibly
associated with neurological diseases, including
genetic and environmental risk factors; and
''(C) diagnosis and progression markers;
''(3) may provide for the collection and storage of
information relevant to analysis on neurological diseases, such
as information concerning--
''(A) the epidemiology of the diseases;
''(B) the natural history of the diseases;
''(C) the prevention of the diseases;
''(D) the detection, management, and treatment
approaches for the diseases; and
''(E) the development of outcomes measures; and
''(4) may address issues identified during the consultation
process under subsection (d).
''(d) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall consult with individuals with appropriate expertise, including--
''(1) epidemiologists with experience in disease
surveillance or registries;
''(2) representatives of national voluntary health
associations that--
''(A) focus on neurological diseases, including
multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and
''(B) have demonstrated experience in research,
care, or patient services;
''(3) health information technology experts or other
information management specialists;
''(4) clinicians with expertise in neurological diseases;
and
''(5) research scientists with experience conducting
translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for
scientific research purposes.
''(e) Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to, or enter into
contracts or cooperative agreements with, public or private nonprofit
entities to carry out activities under this section.
''(f) Coordination With Other Federal Agencies.--Subject to
subsection (h), the Secretary shall make information and analysis in
the National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System available, as
appropriate, to Federal departments and agencies, such as the National
Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of
Defense.
''(g) Public Access.--Subject to subsection (h), the Secretary
shall make information and analysis in the National Neurological
Diseases Surveillance System available, as appropriate, to the public,
including researchers.
''(h) Privacy.--The Secretary shall ensure that privacy and
security protections applicable to the National Neurological Diseases
Surveillance System are at least as stringent as the privacy and
security protections under HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined
in section 3009(a)(2)).
''(i) Report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
Congress concerning the implementation of this section. Such report
shall include information on--
''(1) the development and maintenance of the National
Neurological Diseases Surveillance System;
''(2) the type of information collected and stored in the
System;
''(3) the use and availability of such information,
including guidelines for such use; and
''(4) the use and coordination of databases that collect or
maintain information on neurological diseases.
''(j) Definition.--In this section, the term 'national voluntary
health association' means a national nonprofit organization with
chapters, other affiliated organizations, or networks in States
throughout the United States.
''(k) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section,
there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2015 through 2019.''.

SOLUTION: Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to: (1) enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and (2) incorporate information obtained through those activities into a National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the System facilitates further research on neurological diseases. Requires HHS to provide for the collection and storage of information on neurological diseases, including the incidence, prevalence, and other information, to the extent practicable. Requires HHS to: (1) make information and analysis in the System available to federal agencies and to the public, including researchers; and (2) ensure that privacy and security protections applicable to the System are at least as stringent as the protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

PROBLEM: SECTION. 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Chief Information Officer of the
United States Act of 2000''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

(a) Congress finds the following:
(1) Information technology is rapidly transforming social
relations, political processes, and the economies of the United
States and countries around the world.
(2) The Federal Government is not taking full advantage of
the opportunities provided by information technology to more
efficiently and effectively perform Governmental functions,
including more timely and effective delivery of services to the
public and more cost-effective Government operations.
(3) Federal agencies are not complying with existing
statutory requirements to improve the management of information
technology and related information resources, including
establishing information technology investment control
processes, providing adequate protections for personal privacy
and information security, systematically managing records
maintained in electronic formats, and developing effective
tools for delivering services to the public through the
Internet.
(4) New leadership at the highest levels of the Federal
Government is required to improve significantly agency
development, application, and management of information
technology and related information resources, and to enhance
the ability of the Office of Management and Budget to oversee
agency information resources management under chapter 35 of
title 44, United States Code.
(5) The rapidly expanding use of the Internet as a means
for providing services to the public calls for a Federal
Government-wide effort to bridge the digital divide and bring
the promise of the Information Age to all members of the
public, while maintaining the security and privacy required by
laws such as the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (title
XVII of Pub. Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-749) and the
provisions enacted by the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Pub.
Law 100-235; 101 Stat. 1724).
(6) The information technology available to the Federal
Government to provide services to the public calls for new
approaches across agencies to provide consolidated points of
public access to those services.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are the following:
(1) To establish a central focal point to provide effective
leadership for efforts by the Federal Government to use
information technology to more efficiently and effectively
perform governmental functions.
(2) To provide a mechanism for improved coordination among
Federal agencies for the development, application, and
management of information technology and related information
resources by the Federal Government.
(3) To create opportunities for innovation in the
development, application, and management of information
technology and related information resources by the Federal
Government.

SEC. 3. OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Executive Office of
the President an Office of Information Technology (hereinafter in this
Act referred to as the ''Office''). The purpose of the Office shall be
to serve as a source of technical, policy, and management analysis,
leadership, and advice for the President and agencies with respect to
the development, application, and management of information technology
by the Federal Government.
(b) Chief Information Officer of the United States.--
(1) Head of office.--There shall be at the head of the
Office a Chief Information Officer of the United States
(hereinafter in this Act referred to as the ''Chief Information
Officer''), who shall serve as a special assistant to, and
report directly to, the President. The Chief Information
Officer shall be appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, from among persons who have
demonstrated through practical experience in the public or
private sectors knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities in
the management and innovative use of information technology
necessary for the performance of the functions required under
this Act.
(2) Functions.--The Chief Information Officer shall, to the
extent that the President determines appropriate and in the
interest of the United States--
(A) be the principal adviser to the President on
matters relating to the development, application, and
management of information technology by the Federal
Government; and
(B) in addition to such other functions and
activities as the President may assign--
(i) advise the President on opportunities
to use information technology to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of programs and
operations of the Federal Government;
(ii) review and recommend to the President
and the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget changes to the budget and
legislative proposals of agencies to ensure
more efficient and effective use of information
technology to serve agency missions, including
enhanced service delivery to the public;
(iii) provide leadership in innovative uses
of information technology by agencies through
support of experimentation, testing, and
adoption of innovative concepts and
technologies, particularly with regard to
multi-agency initiatives;
(iv) identify opportunities, and coordinate
major multi-agency information technology
initiatives, to improve communication and data
exchange among all levels of government and
with the public, including by providing
consolidated points of public access to
government services;
(v) promote agency investments in
information technology that enhance service
delivery to the public, improve cost-effective
government operations, and serve such other
objectives determined to be critical by the
President;
(vi) advise the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget to ensure effective
implementation of the functions and
responsibilities assigned under chapter 35 of
title 44, United States Code;
(vii) serve as the chairperson of the Chief
Information Officers Council established under
section 4;
(viii) direct, at his discretion, the use
by the Administrator of General Services of
available budget authority in the Information
Technology Fund established by section 110 of
the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 757);
(ix) consult with the heads of agencies
that operate national security systems to
ensure effective communication among all
agencies concerning experiences in best
practices in the development, application, and
management of information technology; and
(x) consult with leaders in information
technology management in State governments
(including the National Association of State
Information Resources Executives), the private
sector, and foreign governments to increase
understanding of, and collaboration on, best
practices and innovative approaches for the
development, application, and management of
information technology.
(3) Annual report.--The Chief Information Officer shall
submit an annual report to the President and Congress
describing--
(A) efforts undertaken by the Chief Information
Officer to improve the development, application, and
management of information technology, including--
(i) the results of major information
technology initiatives, including those funded
by the Information Technology Fund; and
(ii) recommendations to improve Federal
policies and practices with regard to the
development, application, and management of
information technology; and
(B) the results of major activities undertaken by
the Chief Information Officers Council to carry out the
functions described in section 4.
(4) Compensation.--Section 5312 of title 5, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
''Chief Information Officer of the United States.''
(c) Employees.--The Chief Information Officer shall appoint the
employees of the Office, but the Office shall have no more than twelve
employees.

SEC. 4. CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS COUNCIL.

(a) Establishment.--There is established in the executive branch a
Chief Information Officers Council (hereinafter in this Act referred to
as the ''Council'').
(b) Membership.--The members of the Chief Information Officers
Council shall be as follows:
(1) The chief information officer of each agency that is
described in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code.
(2) The chief information officer of any agency designated
by the Chief Information Officer.
(3) The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget.
(4) Any other officers or employees of the United States
designated by the Chief Information Officer.
(c) Administrative Provisions.--
(1) Chairman.--The Chief Information Officer shall be the
Chairman of the Council.
(2) Deputy chairman.--
(A) The Deputy Chairman of the Council shall be
selected by the Council from among its members.
(B) The Deputy Chairman shall serve a one-year
term, and may serve multiple terms.
(3) Support.--The Administrator of General Services shall
provide administrative and other support for the Council,
including resources provided through the Information Technology
Fund established by section 110 of the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 757).
(d) Functions.--The Council shall--
(1) assist and advise in the development and implementation
of Federal policies and practices with regard to agency
development, application, and management of information technology;
(2) assist and advise the Chief Information Officer and the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget in developing
and maintaining the Government-wide strategic information
resources management plan required by section 3506 of title 44,
United States Code;
(3) assist and advise the Chief Information Officer in the
selection and coordination of--
(A) multi-agency initiatives to improve the
performance of agency missions through the use of
information technology; and
(B) pilot projects to test alternative approaches
for agencies to plan for, acquire, and manage
information technology;
(4) coordinate and monitor the development and use of
common performance measures for agency information resources
management activities;
(5) coordinate the acquisition and provision of common
infrastructure services to facilitate communication and data
exchange among agencies and with State, local, and tribal
governments;
(6) review and make recommendations to address the hiring,
training, classification, and professional development needs of
agencies with regard to the development, application, and
management of information technology;
(7) review and make recommendations with regard to
information technology standards, including those developed
under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3) and section 5131 of the
Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1441);
(8) consult with appropriate individuals and organizations
at all levels of government and the private sector to enhance
understanding of opportunities to improve the development,
application, and management of information technology to serve
public needs; and
(9) consult with appropriate agencies to facilitate
effective participation by the Federal Government in
international information-related activities and organizations.

SEC. 5. NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS.

(a) Inapplicability of Act to National Security Systems.--This Act
does not apply to national security systems, as that term is defined by
section 5142 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1452).
(b) Requirements.--The head of an agency responsible for a national
security system shall--
(1) comply with the provisions of this Act with regard to
information technology other than such national security
system; and
(2) consult with the Chief Information Officer to ensure
effective communication concerning best practices experiences
in the development, application, and management of information
technology.

SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.

The definitions in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code,
shall apply with respect to this Act.

SEC. 7. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

(a) Title 44, U.S.C.--(1) Section 3503(b) of title 44, United
States Code, is amended in the second sentence by inserting before the
period the following: '', and shall coordinate all such functions with
the Chief Information Officer of the United States''.
(2) Section 3504(a)(2) of title 44, United States Code, is amended
by inserting before the period the following: ''and in consultation
with the Chief Information Officer of the United States''.
(b) Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.--Section
110(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949
(40 U.S.C. 757(a)), is amended by inserting at the end the following:
''(3) The Administrator's decisions with regard to
obligations of, and expenditures from, the Fund shall be
subject to direction by the Chief Information Officer of the
United States.''.

SEC. 8. FTS 2000 PROGRAM.

The authority of the Chief Information Officer under this Act to
direct the use by the Administrator of General Services of available
budget authority in the Information Technology Fund established by
section 110 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of
1949 (40 U.S.C. 757) is subject to the limitation provided under
section 5124(b) of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1424(b))
with regard to the Administrator's management of the FTS 2000 program
and any follow-on to the program.

SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act, to
remain available until expended, such sums as may be necessary for each
of fiscal years 2001 through 2005.

SEC. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on
the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SOLUTION:
Provides for such office to be headed by a Chief Information Officer who shall be the President's principal adviser on matters relating to such development, application, and management of information technology.
Establishes in the executive branch a Chief Information Officers Council to assist and advise in the development and implementation of Federal policies and practices with regard to agency development, application, and management of information technology.
Provides that this Act shall not apply to national security systems.