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PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of
2004''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Acts of anti-Semitism in countries throughout the
world, including some of the world's strongest democracies,
have increased significantly in frequency and scope over the
last several years.
(2) During the first 3 months of 2004, there were numerous
instances of anti-Semitic violence around the world, including
the following incidents:
(A) In Australia on January 5, 2004, poison was
used to ignite, and burn anti-Semitic slogans into, the
lawns of the Parliament House in the state of Tasmania.
(B) In St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 15,
2004, vandals desecrated approximately 50 gravestones
in a Jewish cemetery, painting the stones with
swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti.
(C) In Toronto, Canada, over the weekend of March
19 through March 21, 2004, vandals attacked a Jewish
school, a Jewish cemetery, and area synagogues,
painting swastikas and anti-Semitic slogans on the
walls of a synagogue and on residential property in a
nearby, predominantly Jewish, neighborhood.
(D) In Toulon, France, on March 23, 2004, a Jewish
synagogue and community center were set on fire.
(3) Anti-Semitism in old and new forms is also increasingly
emanating from the Arab and Muslim world on a sustained basis,
including through books published by government-owned
publishing houses in Egypt and other Arab countries.
(4) In November 2002, state-run television in Egypt
broadcast the anti-Semitic series entitled ''Horseman Without a
Horse,'' which is based upon the fictitious conspiracy theory
know as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The Protocols have
been used throughout the last century by despots such as Adolf
Hitler to justify violence against Jews.
(5) In November 2003, Arab television featured an anti-
Semitic series, entitled ''Ash-Shatat'' (or ''The Diaspora''),
which depicts Jewish people hatching a plot for Jewish control
of the world.
(6) The sharp rise in anti-Semitic violence has caused
international organizations such as the Organization for
Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to elevate, and bring
renewed focus to, the issue, including the convening by the
OSCE in June 2003 of a conference in Vienna dedicated solely to
the issue of anti-Semitism.
(7) The OSCE will again convene a conference dedicated to
addressing the problem of anti-Semitism on April 28-29, 2004,
in Berlin, with the United States delegation to be led by
former Mayor of New York City Ed Koch.
(8) The United States Government has strongly supported
efforts to address anti-Semitism through bilateral
relationships and interaction with international organizations
such as the OSCE, the European Union, and the United Nations.
(9) Congress has consistently supported efforts to address
the rise in anti-Semitic violence. During the 107th Congress,
both the Senate and the House of Representatives passed
resolutions expressing strong concern with the sharp escalation
of anti-Semitic violence in Europe and calling on the
Department of State to thoroughly document the phenomenon.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States Government should continue to
strongly support efforts to combat anti-Semitism worldwide
through bilateral relationships and interaction with
international organizations such as the OSCE; and
(2) the Department of State should thoroughly document acts
of anti-Semitism that occur around the world.

SEC. 4. REPORT.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on
International Relations of the House of Representatives a report on
acts of anti-Semitism around the world, including a description of--
(1) acts of physical violence against, or harassment of,
Jewish people, and acts of violence against, or vandalism of,
Jewish community institutions, such as schools, synagogues, or
cemeteries, that occurred in each country;
(2) the responses of the governments of those countries to
such actions;
(3) the actions taken by such governments to enact and
enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to
religious freedom of Jewish people; and
(4) the efforts by such governments to promote anti-bias
and tolerance education.

SOLUTION: Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Government should continue to support efforts to combat anti-Semitism worldwide through bilateral relationships and interaction with international organizations; and (2) the Department of State should document anti-Semitic acts around the world.

Directs the Secretary of State to report on anti-Semitic acts around the world, including governmental responses to such acts.

PROBLEM: 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.

SOLUTION: 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.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Teacher Education Assistance
Creating Hope for Our Future Act of 2008'', or the ''TEACH for Our
Future Act of 2008''.

SEC. 2. FFEL PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

Section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-
10) is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
''(b) Program Authorized.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program,
through the holder of the loan, of assuming the obligation to
repay a qualified loan amount for a loan made under section 428
or 428H, in accordance with subsection (c), for any borrower--
''(A) who--
''(i) has been employed as a full-time
elementary school or secondary school teacher
for 5 consecutive complete school years at any
public school; or
''(ii) is a new borrower on or after
October 1, 1998, and who has been employed as a
full-time private school teacher for 5
consecutive complete school years--
''(I) in a school that qualifies
under section 465(a)(2)(A) for loan
cancellation for Perkins loan
recipients who teach in such schools;
and
''(II) if employed as an elementary
school or secondary school teacher, is
highly qualified as defined in section
9101 of the Elementary Secondary
Education Act of 1965, or meets the
requirements of subsection (g)(3); and
''(B) who is not in default on a loan for which the
borrower seeks forgiveness.
''(2) Special rule.--No borrower may obtain a reduction of
loan obligations under both this section and section 460.'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
''(1) In general.--Of the loan obligation on a loan made
under section 428 or 428H that is outstanding after the
completion of the fifth complete school year of teaching
described in subsection (b)(1)(A), the Secretary shall repay
not more than--
''(A) $25,000 in the aggregate for a borrower
described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i); and
''(B) $5,000 in the aggregate for a borrower
described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), except as
provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection.''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the header, by inserting ''private
school'' before ''teachers'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking
''subsection (b)'' and inserting ''subsection
(b)(1)(A)(ii)'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking
''subsection (b)'' and inserting ''subsection
(b)(1)(A)(ii)''; and
(iv) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking
''public or'' before ''non-profit''; and
(3) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ''(b)(1)(A)''
and inserting ''(b)(1)(A)(ii)(I)''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ''(b)(1)(B)'' and
inserting ''(b)(1)(A)(ii)(II)''.

SEC. 3. DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

Section 460 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087j)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
''(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program
of canceling the obligation to repay a qualified loan amount in
accordance with subsection (c) for Federal Direct Stafford
Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans made under
this part for any borrower--
''(A) who--
''(i) has been employed as a full-time
elementary school or secondary school teacher
for 5 consecutive complete school years at any
public school; or
''(ii) is a new borrower on or after
October 1, 1998, and who has been employed as a
full-time private school teacher for 5
consecutive complete school years--
''(I) in a school that qualifies
under section 465(a)(2)(A) for loan
cancellation for Perkins loan
recipients who teach in such schools;
and
''(II) if employed as an elementary
school or secondary school teacher, is
highly qualified as defined in section
9101 of the Elementary Secondary
Education Act of 1965, or meets the
requirements of subsection (g)(3); and
''(B) who is not in default on a loan for which the
borrower seeks forgiveness.'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
''(1) In general.--Of the loan obligation on a Federal
Direct Stafford Loan or a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan that is outstanding after the completion of the fifth
complete school year of teaching described in subsection
(b)(1)(A), the Secretary shall cancel not more than--
''(A) $25,000 in the aggregate for a borrower
described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i); and
''(B) $5,000 in the aggregate for a borrower
described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), except as
provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection.''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the header, by inserting ''private
school'' before ''teachers'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking
''subsection (b)(1)'' and inserting
''subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii)'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking
''subsection (b)(1)'' and inserting
''subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii)''; and
(iv) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking
''public or'' before ''non-profit''; and
(3) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ''(b)(1)(A)''
and inserting ''(b)(1)(A)(ii)(I)''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ''(b)(1)(A)(ii)''
and inserting ''(b)(1)(A)(ii)(II)''.

SOLUTION:
Teacher Education Assistance Creating Hope for Our Future Act of 2008 or the TEACH for Our Future Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the loan forgiveness available to public elementary and secondary school teachers under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and Direct Loan (DL) programs.

Makes inapplicable to public school teachers the requirements limiting loan forgiveness to: (1) new borrowers on or after October 1, 1998; and (2) highly qualified teachers in certain schools that serve a high proportion of disadvantaged students. Maintains the requirement that such teachers teach full-time for five consecutive complete school years before becoming eligible for loan forgiveness.

Raises to $25,000 the amount of the FFEL or DL outstanding that may be forgiven after a public school teacher's fifth complete school year of teaching.

Maintains current loan forgiveness eligibility requirements for private elementary and secondary school teachers.