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Question: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Wind Energy Research and Development
Act of 2009''.

SEC. 2. WIND ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a program
of research and development to--
(1) improve the energy efficiency, reliability, and
capacity of wind turbines;
(2) optimize the design and adaptability of wind energy
systems to the broadest practical range of atmospheric
conditions; and
(3) reduce the cost of construction, generation, and
maintenance of wind energy systems.
(b) Program.--The program under this section shall focus on
research and development of--
(1) new materials and designs to make larger, lighter, less
expensive, and more reliable rotor blades;
(2) technologies to improve gearbox performance and
reliability;
(3) automation, materials, and assembly of large-scale
components to reduce manufacturing costs;
(4) low-cost transportable towers greater than 100 meters
in height to capitalize on improved wind conditions at higher
elevations;
(5) advanced computational modeling tools to improve--
(A) the reliability of aeroelastic simulations of
wind energy systems;
(B) understanding of the interaction between each
wind turbine component;
(C) siting of wind energy systems to maximize
efficiency and minimize variable generation;
(D) integration of wind energy systems into the
existing electric grid to ensure reliability; and
(E) understanding of the wake effect between upwind
and downwind turbine operations;
(6) advanced control systems and blade sensors to improve
performance and reliability under a wide variety of wind
conditions;
(7) advanced generators, including--
(A) medium-speed and low-speed generators;
(B) direct-drive technology; and
(C) the use of advanced magnets in generator
rotors;
(8) wind technology for offshore applications;
(9) methods to assess and mitigate the effects of wind
energy systems on radar and electromagnetic fields;
(10) wind turbines with a maximum electric power production
capacity of 100 kilowatts or less;
(11) technical processes to enable--
(A) scalability of transmission from remotely
located renewable resource rich areas; and
(B) optimization of advanced infrastructure design,
including high voltage transmission; and
(12) other research areas as determined by the Secretary.

SEC. 3. WIND ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a wind
energy demonstration program. In carrying out this section, the
Secretary shall ensure that--
(1) the program is of sufficient size and geographic
diversity to measure wind energy system performance under the
full productive range of wind conditions in the United States;
(2) demonstration projects carried out under this program
are--
(A) conducted in collaboration with industry and,
as appropriate, with academic institutions; and
(B) located in various geographic areas
representing various wind class regimes; and
(3) data collected from demonstration projects carried out
under this program is useful for carrying out section 2(b).
(b) Cost-Sharing.--The Secretary shall carry out the program under
this section in compliance with section 988(a) through (d) and section
989 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352(a) through (d)
and 16353).

SEC. 4. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

In carrying out this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall--
(1) coordinate with the Office of Minority Economic Impact
and with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization; and
(2) provide special consideration to applications submitted
by institutions, businesses, or entities containing majority
representation by individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of
the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C.
1885a or 1885b).

SEC. 5. COMPETITIVE AWARDS.

Awards under section 2 and section 3 shall be made on a competitive
basis with an emphasis on technical merit.

SEC. 6. COORDINATION AND NONDUPLICATION.

To the maximum extent practicable the Secretary of Energy shall
coordinate activities under this Act with other programs of the
Department of Energy and other Federal research programs.

SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy
to carry out this Act $200,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2010
through 2014.

Passed the House of Representatives September 9, 2009.

Attest:

LORRAINE C. MILLER,

Clerk.

Answer: Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research and development program to: (1) improve the energy efficiency, reliability, and capacity of wind turbines; (2) optimize the design and adaptability of wind energy systems to the broadest practical range of atmospheric conditions; and (3) reduce the cost of construction, generation, and maintenance of such systems.

Directs the Secretary to conduct a wind energy demonstration program to measure wind energy system performance under the full productive range of wind conditions in the United States.

Requires awards under such programs to be made on a competitive basis with an emphasis on technical merit.

Requires the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to: (1) coordinate with the Office of Minority Economic Impact and with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization; and (2) provide special consideration to applications submitted by institutions, businesses, or entities containing majority representation of women, minorities, or persons with disabilities in science and engineering.

Authorizes appropriations.

Question: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers
Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017'' or the ''BROWSER Act of 2017''.

SEC. 2. NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICIES.

(a) In General.--A provider of a covered service shall provide the
users of the service with notice of the privacy policies of the
provider with respect to the service. Such notice shall be clear and
conspicuous.
(b) Availability to Prospective Users.--The notice required by
subsection (a) shall be made available to prospective users--
(1) at the point of sale of, subscription to, or
establishment of an account for the covered service, prior to
such sale, subscription, or establishment, whether such point
of sale, subscription, or establishment is in person, online,
over the telephone, or through another means; or
(2) if there is no such sale, subscription, or
establishment, before the user uses the service.
(c) Persistent Availability.--The notice required by subsection (a)
shall be made persistently available.
(d) Material Changes.--A provider of a covered service shall
provide users with advance notice of any material change to the privacy
policies of the provider. The notice required by this subsection shall
be clear and conspicuous.

SEC. 3. USER OPT-IN OR OPT-OUT APPROVAL RIGHTS BASED ON SENSITIVITY OF
INFORMATION.

(a) Opt-In Approval Required for Sensitive User Information.--
Except as provided in subsection (c), a provider of a covered service
shall obtain opt-in approval from a user to use, disclose, or permit
access to the sensitive user information of the user.
(b) Opt-Out Approval Required for Non-Sensitive User Information.--
Except as provided in subsection (c)--
(1) a provider of a covered service shall obtain opt-out
approval from a user to use, disclose, or permit access to any
of the non-sensitive user information of the user; or
(2) if the provider so chooses, the provider may comply
with the requirement of paragraph (1) by obtaining opt-in
approval from the user to use, disclose, or permit access to
any such non-sensitive user information.
(c) Limitations and Exceptions.--A provider of a covered service
may use, disclose, or permit access to user information without user
approval for the following purposes:
(1) In providing the covered service from which such
information is derived, or in providing services necessary to,
or used in, the provision of such service.
(2) To initiate, render, bill, and collect for the covered
service.
(3) To protect the rights or property of the provider, or
to protect users of the covered service and other service
providers from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of the
service.
(4) To provide location information or non-sensitive user
information--
(A) to a public safety answering point, emergency
medical service provider or emergency dispatch
provider, public safety, fire service, or law
enforcement official, or hospital emergency or trauma
care facility, in order to respond to the request of
the user for emergency services;
(B) to inform the legal guardian of the user, or
members of the immediate family of the user, of the
location of the user in an emergency situation that
involves the risk of death or serious physical harm; or
(C) to providers of information or database
management services solely for purposes of assisting in
the delivery of emergency services in response to an
emergency.
(5) As otherwise required or authorized by law.
(d) Mechanism for Exercising User Approval.--
(1) In general.--A provider of a covered service shall make
available a simple, easy-to-use mechanism for users to grant,
deny, or withdraw opt-in approval or opt-out approval at any
time.
(2) Form and manner.--The mechanism required by paragraph
(1) shall be--
(A) clear and conspicuous; and
(B) made available--
(i) at no additional cost to the user; and
(ii) in a language other than English, if
the provider transacts business with the user
in such other language.
(3) Effect.--The grant, denial, or withdrawal of opt-in
approval or opt-out approval by a user shall--
(A) be given effect promptly; and
(B) remain in effect until the user revokes or
limits such grant, denial, or withdrawal of approval.

SEC. 4. SERVICE OFFERS CONDITIONED ON WAIVERS OF PRIVACY RIGHTS.

A provider of a covered service may not--
(1) condition, or effectively condition, provision of such
service on agreement by a user to waive privacy rights
guaranteed by law or regulation, including this Act; or
(2) terminate such service or otherwise refuse to provide
such service as a direct or indirect consequence of the refusal
of a user to waive any such privacy rights.

SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT BY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.

(a) General Application.--The requirements of this Act apply,
according to their terms, to--
(1) those persons, partnerships, and corporations over
which the Commission has authority pursuant to section 5(a)(2)
of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)); and
(2) providers of broadband internet access service,
notwithstanding the exception in such section for common
carriers subject to the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
151 et seq.).
(b) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of this Act
shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or
affecting commerce for purposes of section 5(a)(2) of the Federal Trade
Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)).
(c) Powers of Commission.--Except as provided in subsection (a)(2)
of this section--
(1) the Commission shall enforce this Act in the same
manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction,
powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and
provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et
seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act; and
(2) any person who violates this Act shall be subject to
the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities
provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.

SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Broadband internet access service.--
(A) In general.--The term ''broadband internet
access service'' means a mass-market retail service by
wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit
data to and receive data from all or substantially all
internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are
incidental to and enable the operation of the
communications service, but excluding dial-up internet
access service.
(B) Functional equivalent; evasion.--Such term also
includes any service that--
(i) the Commission finds to be providing a
functional equivalent of the service described
in subparagraph (A); or
(ii) is used to evade the protections set
forth in this Act.
(2) Commission.--The term ''Commission'' means the Federal
Trade Commission.
(3) Covered service.--The term ''covered service'' means--
(A) broadband internet access service; or
(B) an edge service.
(4) Edge service.--The term ''edge service''--
(A) means a service provided over the internet--
(i) for which the provider requires the
user to subscribe or establish an account in
order to use the service;
(ii) that the user purchases from the
provider of the service without a subscription
or account;
(iii) by which a program searches for and
identifies items in a database that correspond
to keywords or characters specified by the
user, used especially for finding particular
sites on the World Wide Web; or
(iv) by which the user divulges sensitive
user information; and
(B) includes a service described in subparagraph
(A) that is provided through a software program,
including a mobile application.
(5) Emergency services.--The term ''emergency services''
has the meaning given such term in section 222 of the
Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222).
(6) Material.--The term ''material'' means, with respect to
a change in a privacy policy of a provider of a covered
service, any change in such policy that a user of the service,
acting reasonably under the circumstances, would consider
important to the decisions of the user regarding the privacy of
the user, including any change to information required to be
included in a privacy notice under section 2.
(7) Mobile application.--The term ''mobile application''
means a software program that runs on the operating system of a
mobile device.
(8) Non-sensitive user information.--The term ''non-
sensitive user information'' means any user information that is
not sensitive user information.
(9) Opt-in approval.--The term ''opt-in approval'' means a
method for obtaining from a user of a covered service consent
to use, disclose, or permit access to sensitive user
information under which the provider of the service obtains
express consent allowing the requested usage, disclosure, or
access to the sensitive user information.
(10) Opt-out approval.--The term ''opt-out approval'' means
a method for obtaining from a user of a covered service consent
to use, disclose, or permit access to non-sensitive user
information under which the user is deemed to have consented to
the use, disclosure, or access to the non-sensitive user
information if the user has failed to object to such use,
disclosure, or access.
(11) Public safety answering point.--The term ''public
safety answering point'' has the meaning given such term in
section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222).
(12) Sensitive user information.--The term ''sensitive user
information'' includes any of the following:
(A) Financial information.
(B) Health information.
(C) Information pertaining to children under the
age of 13.
(D) Social Security number.
(E) Precise geo-location information.
(F) Content of communications.
(G) Web browsing history, history of usage of a
software program (including a mobile application), and
the functional equivalents of either.
(13) State.--The term ''State'' means each of the several
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United
States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any
other territory or possession of the United States, and each
federally recognized Indian Tribe.
(14) User.--The term ''user'' means, with respect to a
covered service, a person who--
(A) is a current or former--
(i) subscriber to such service; or
(ii) holder of an account for such service;
(B) purchases such service without a subscription
or account;
(C) is an applicant for such service; or
(D) in the case of a service described in clause
(iii) or (iv) of paragraph (4)(A), uses the service.
(15) User information.--The term ''user information'' means
any information that--
(A) a provider of a covered service acquires in
connection with the provision of such service; and
(B) is linked or reasonably linkable to an
individual.

SEC. 7. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.

(a) Preemption of State Law.--No State or political subdivision of
a State shall, with respect to a provider of a covered service subject
to this Act, adopt, maintain, enforce, or impose or continue in effect
any law, rule, regulation, duty, requirement, standard, or other
provision having the force and effect of law relating to or with
respect to the privacy of user information.
(b) Other Federal Law.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
nothing in this Act shall be construed to supercede any other
Federal statute or regulation relating to information privacy.
(2) Communications act of 1934.--Insofar as any provision
of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) or
any regulations promulgated under such Act apply to any person,
partnership, or corporation subject to this Act with respect to
privacy policies, terms of service, and practices covered by
this Act, such provision of the Communications Act of 1934 or
such regulations shall have no force or effect, unless such
regulations pertain to emergency services.

Answer: Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2017 or the BROWSER Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to enforce information privacy protections that require broadband Internet access services and certain websites or mobile applications providing subscription, account, purchase, or search engine services to allow users to opt-in or opt-out of the use, disclosure, or access to their user information depending on the sensitivity of the information. Opt-in approval through the user's express consent must be obtained for the use of sensitive information that is: financial information, health information, about children under 13, Social Security numbers, precise geo-location information, content of communications, web browsing history, or history of usage of a software program or mobile application. Opt-out approval must be provided for the use of non-sensitive user information under a method in which users are deemed to have consented if they fail to object after being provided notice of privacy policies. The bill allows a service provider to use information without approval for specified purposes, including for services necessary for provision of the service and to initiate, render, bill, and collect for the service. Service providers must allow users to grant, deny, or withdraw approval at any time. The bill prohibits providers from conditioning service on a user's agreement to waive privacy rights.

Question: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform
Act of 2005''.

SEC. 2. CONSULTATION WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.

Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (2) and
inserting the following:
''(2) the Indian tribe has no reservation as of October 17,
1988, and the land is located in the State of Oklahoma and--
''(A) is within the boundaries of the former
reservation of the Indian tribe, as defined by the
Secretary; or
''(B) is contiguous to other land held in trust or
restricted status by the United States for the benefit
of the Indian tribe in the State of Oklahoma.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
(B) in paragraph (4) (as redesignated by
subparagraph (A)), by striking ''paragraph (2)(B)'' and
inserting ''paragraph (3)(B)''; and
(C) by striking ''(b)(1) Subsection'' and all that
follows through clause (iii) of paragraph (1)(B) and
inserting the following:
''(b) Exceptions.--
''(1) In general.--
''(A) Effect on community.--Subject to subparagraph
(B) and paragraph (2), subsection (a) shall not apply
to Indian lands for which the Secretary, after
consultation with the Indian tribe and officials of all
State, local, and tribal governments that have
jurisdiction over land located within 60 miles of such
Indian lands, determines that a gaming establishment on
that land--
''(i) would be in the best interest of the
Indian tribe and its members; and
''(ii) taking into consideration the
results of a study of the economic impact of
the gaming establishment, would not have a
negative economic impact, or any other negative
effect, on any unit of government, business,
community, or Indian tribe located within 60
miles of the land.
''(B) Concurrence of affected state.--For a
determination of the Secretary under subparagraph (A)
to become valid, the Governor and legislative body of
the State in which a gaming activity is proposed to be
conducted shall concur in the determination.
''(C) Effect of paragraph.--This paragraph shall
not apply to any land on which a gaming facility is in
operation as of the date of enactment of the Common
Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act of 2005.
''(2) Primary nexus.--
''(A) In general.--The land described in paragraph
(1) shall be land--
''(i) within a State in which the Indian
tribe is primarily located, as determined by
the Secretary; and
''(ii) on which the primary geographic,
social, and historical nexus to land of the
Indian tribe is located, as determined in
accordance with subparagraph (B).
''(B) Determination.--For purposes of subparagraph
(A), a geographic, social, and historical nexus to land
of an Indian tribe shall exist with respect to land
that is--
''(i)(I) owned by, or held in trust by the
United States for the benefit of, an Indian
tribe;
''(II) located within the boundaries of--
''(aa) the geographical area, as
designated by the Secretary, in which
financial assistance and social service
programs are provided to the Indian
tribe, including land on or contiguous
to a reservation; or
''(bb) the geographical area
designated by the Indian tribe during
the Federal acknowledgment process of
the Indian tribe as the area in which
more than 50 percent of the members of
the Indian tribe reside in a group
composed exclusively or almost
exclusively of members of the Indian
tribe; and
''(III) located within the geographical
area in which the Indian tribe demonstrates
that the Indian tribe has historically resided,
as determined by the Secretary; or
''(ii) located--
''(I) in a State other than the
State of Oklahoma; and
''(II) within the boundaries of the
last recognized reservation of the
Indian tribe in any State in which the
Indian tribe is located as of the date
on which a determination under this
subparagraph is made.'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(d) and (e), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
''(c) Contiguous Land Requirement.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Act, an Indian tribe shall conduct any gaming
activity subject to regulation under this Act on 1 contiguous parcel of
Indian lands.''.

SEC. 3. TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCES.

Section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking '', and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ''; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
''(C) the class II gaming is conducted--
''(i) on lands that were Indian lands
before the date of enactment of this
subparagraph; or
''(ii) on land taken into trust for the
benefit of the Indian tribe after the date of
enactment of this subparagraph, but only if the
application of the Indian tribe requesting that
the land be taken into trust for the benefit of
the Indian tribe stated the intent of the
Indian tribe to conduct class II gaming
activities on the land.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in clause (i), by striking
''such lands,'' and inserting ''the
Indian lands;'';
(II) in clause (ii), by striking
'', and'' and inserting ''; and''; and
(III) in clause (iii), by striking
the comma at the end and inserting a
semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking '',
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ''; and''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
''(D) conducted--
''(i) on lands that were Indian lands
before the date of enactment of this
subparagraph; or
''(ii) on land taken into trust for the
benefit of the Indian tribe after the date of
enactment of this subparagraph, but only if the
application of the Indian tribe requesting that
the land be taken into trust for the benefit of
the Indian tribe stated the intent of the
Indian tribe to conduct class III gaming
activities on the land.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
''(10) Definition of state.--In this subsection, the term
'State' means the Governor of the State and the legislative
body of the State.''.

SEC. 4. INVESTIGATION AND APPROVAL.

(a) Powers of the Chairman.--Section 6(a) of the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2705(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ''and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ''; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
''(5) approve or disapprove the involvement in a gaming
activity subject to regulation by the Commission of any 1 of
the 10 persons or entities that have the highest financial
interest in the gaming activity, as identified by the
Commission under section 7(b)(3)(A).''.
(b) Powers of the Commission.--Section 7(b) of the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2706(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (3)
and inserting the following:
''(3) shall--
''(A) identify the 10 persons or entities that have
the highest financial interest (including outstanding
loans, debt-based financing, and other financial
interests) in each gaming activity subject to
regulation by the Commission; and
''(B) conduct a background investigation of--
''(i) each of the persons and entities
identified under subparagraph (A); and
''(ii) any other person or entity, as the
Commission determines to be appropriate.''.
(c) Tribal Gaming Ordinances.--Section 11(b)(2)(F) of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710(b)(2)(F)) is amended by striking
clause (i) and inserting the following:
''(i) ensures that--
''(I) a background investigation
will be conducted by the Commission
on--
''(aa) each tribal gaming
commissioner;
''(bb) key tribal gaming
employees, as determined by the
Commission;
''(cc) primary management
officials; and
''(dd) key employees of the
gaming enterprise; and
''(II) oversight of the individuals
described in subclause (I) will be
conducted on an ongoing basis; and''.
(d) Commission Funding.--Section 18(a)(2)(B) of the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2717(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking
''$8,000,000'' and inserting ''$16,000,000''.

SEC. 5. CHANGING USE OF INDIAN LAND.

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating sections 21 through 24 as sections 22
through 25, respectively; and
(2) by inserting after section 20 the following:

''SEC. 21. CHANGING USE OF INDIAN LANDS.

''Before an Indian tribe uses any Indian lands for purposes of
class II or class III gaming, the Indian tribe shall--
''(1) submit to the Secretary an environmental impact
statement that the Secretary determines to be in accordance
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) relating to that use; and
''(2) obtain the consent of the Secretary with respect to
the change in use of the Indian lands.''.

SEC. 6. EFFECT OF ACT.

This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall not affect any
compact or other agreement relating to gaming subject to regulation
under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act.

Answer:
Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act with respect to: (1) consultation with state, local, and tribal governments; (2) tribal gaming ordinances; (3) investigation and approval of the involvement in a gaming activity; and (4) changing use of Indian land.