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Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Medical Nutrition Equity Act of
2017''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) Specialized food is often medically necessary for the
safe and effective management of many digestive and inherited
metabolic disorders that impact digestion, absorption, and
metabolism of nutrients.
(2) Although medically necessary food is essential for
patients, it is often expensive and not uniformly reimbursed by
health insurance, leaving many families with an insurmountable
financial burden.
(3) As a result, many patients who cannot afford medically
necessary food may experience adverse health consequences from
suboptimal disease management, including hospitalization,
intellectual impairment, behavioral dysfunction, inadequate
growth, nutrient deficiencies, and even death.

SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOOD AND VITAMINS FOR DIGESTIVE
AND INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDERS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH
PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.

(a) Coverage Under the Medicare Program.--
(1) Medically necessary food.--
(A) In general.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (FF), by striking
''and'' at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (GG), by inserting
''and'' at the end; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
''(HH) medically necessary food (as defined in subsection
(jjj)) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to
administer such food (other than medical equipment and supplies
described in subsection (n));''.
(B) Definition.--Section 1861 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:

''Medically Necessary Food

''(jjj)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the term 'medically necessary
food' means food, including a low protein modified food product and an
amino acid preparation product, that is--
''(A) furnished pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation, for the dietary management of a covered
disease or condition;
''(B) a specially formulated and processed product (as
opposed to a naturally occurring foodstuff used in its natural
state) for the partial or exclusive feeding of an individual by
means of oral intake or enteral feeding by tube;
''(C) intended for the dietary management of an individual
who, because of therapeutic or chronic medical needs, has
limited or impaired capacity to ingest, digest, absorb, or
metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients, or who has
other special medically determined nutrient requirements, the
dietary management of which cannot be achieved by the
modification of the normal diet alone;
''(D) intended to be used under medical supervision, which
may include in a home setting; and
''(E) intended only for an individual receiving active and
ongoing medical supervision wherein the individual requires
medical care on a recurring basis for, among other things,
instructions on the use of the food.
''(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term 'medically necessary
food' does not include the following:
''(A) Foods taken as part of an overall diet designed to
reduce the risk of a disease or medical condition or as weight
loss products, even if they are recommended by a physician or
other health professional.
''(B) Foods marketed as gluten-free for the management of
celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
''(C) Foods marketed for the management of diabetes.
''(D) Other products determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
''(3) In this subsection, the term 'covered disease or condition'
means the following diseases or conditions:
''(A) Inherited metabolic disorders, including the
following:
''(i) Disorders classified as metabolic disorders
on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel Core
Conditions list of the Secretary of Health and Human
Services' Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in
Newborns and Children.
''(ii) N-acetyl glutamate synthase deficiency.
''(iii) Ornithine transcarbamlyase deficiency.
''(iv) Carbamoyl phosphate synthestase deficiency.
''(v) Inherited disorders of mitochondrial
functioning.
''(B) Medical and surgical conditions of malabsorption,
including the following:
''(i) Impaired absorption of nutrients caused by
disorders affecting the absorptive surface, functional
length, and motility of the gastrointestinal tract,
including short bowel syndrome and chronic intestinal
pseudo-obstruction.
''(ii) Malabsorption due to liver or pancreatic
disease.
''(C) Immunoglobulin E and non-Immunoglobulin E-mediated
allergies to food proteins, including the following:
''(i) Immunoglobulin E and non-Immunoglobulin E-
mediated allergies to food proteins.
''(ii) Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome.
''(iii) Eosinophilic disorders, including
eosinophilic esophagitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis,
eosinophilic colitis, and post-transplant eosinophilic
disorders.
''(D) Inflammatory or immune mediated conditions of the
alimentary tract, including the following:
''(i) Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's
disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis.
''(ii) Gastroesophageal reflux disease that is
nonresponsive to standard medical therapies.
''(E) Any other disease or condition determined appropriate
by the Secretary.
''(4) In this subsection, the term ' low protein modified food
product' means a product formulated to have less than one gram of
protein per serving.''.
(C) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended--
(i) by striking ''and'' before ''(BB)'';
and
(ii) by inserting before the semicolon at
the end the following: '', and (CC) with
respect to medically necessary food (as defined
in section 1861(jjj)), the amount paid shall be
an amount equal to 80 percent of the lesser of
the actual charge for the services or the
amount determined under a fee schedule
established by the Secretary for purposes of
this subparagraph.''.
(D) Effective date.--The amendments made by this
subsection shall apply to items and services furnished
on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(2) Inclusion of medically necessary vitamins as a covered
part d drug.--
(A) In general.--Section 1860D-2(e)(1) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102(e)(1)) is
amended--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ''or''
at the end;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
comma at the end and inserting ''; or''; and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (B)
the following new subparagraph:
''(C) medically necessary vitamins used for the
management of a covered disease or condition (as
defined in section 1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the
prescription, order, or recommendation (as applicable)
of a physician or other health care professional
qualified to make such prescription, order, or
recommendation,''.
(B) Effective date.--The amendments made by
subparagraph (A) shall apply to plan years beginning on
or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(b) Coverage Under the Medicaid Program.--
(1) In general.--Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (28), by striking ''and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (29) as paragraph
(31); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (28) the following
new paragraphs:
''(29) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj)) and the medical equipment and supplies necessary to
administer such food;
''(30) medically necessary vitamins used for the management
of a covered disease or condition (as defined in section
1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation; and''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Mandatory benefits.--Section 1902(a)(10)(A) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)) is
amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ''and (28)'' and inserting ''(28), (29), and
(30)''.
(B) Exception to coverage restriction.--Section
1927(d)(2)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396r-8(d)(2)(E)) is amended by inserting ''and except
for medically necessary vitamins described in section
1905(a)(30)'' before the period at the end.
(3) Effective date.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on
the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(B) Exception to effective date if state
legislation required.--In the case of a State plan for
medical assistance under title XIX of the Social
Security Act which the Secretary of Health and Human
Services determines requires State legislation (other
than legislation appropriating funds) in order for the
plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the
amendments made by this subsection, the State plan
shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the
requirements of such title solely on the basis of its
failure to meet this additional requirement before the
first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after
the close of the first regular session of the State
legislature that begins after the date of the enactment
of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in
the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative
session, each year of such session shall be deemed to
be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
(c) Coverage Under CHIP.--
(1) In general.--Section 2103(c) of the Social Security Act
(42 U.S.C. 1397cc(c)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
''(9) Medically necessary food.--The child health
assistance provided to a targeted low-income child under the
plan shall include coverage of medically necessary food (as
defined in section 1861(jjj)) and the medical equipment and
supplies necessary to administer such food.
''(10) Certain vitamins.--The child health assistance
provided to a targeted low-income child under the plan shall
include coverage of medically necessary vitamins used for the
management of a covered disease or condition (as defined in
section 1861(jjj)(3)) pursuant to the prescription, order, or
recommendation (as applicable) of a physician or other health
care professional qualified to make such prescription, order,
or recommendation.''.
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 2103(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397cc(a)) is amended, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ''and (7)'' and inserting
''(7), (9), and (10)''.
(3) Effective date.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on
the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(B) Exception to effective date if state
legislation required.--In the case of a State child
health plan for child health assistance under title XXI
of the Social Security Act which the Secretary of
Health and Human Services determines requires State
legislation (other than legislation appropriating
funds) in order for the plan to meet the additional
requirements imposed by the amendments made by this
subsection, the State child health plan shall not be
regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of
such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet
this additional requirement before the first day of the
first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the
first regular session of the State legislature that
begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For
purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a
State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year
of such session shall be deemed to be a separate
regular session of the State legislature.
(d) Modification of Diseases and Conditions Covered Under TRICARE
Program.--Section 1077(h)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ''and'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
''(E) Immunoglobulin E or non-Immunoglobulin E mediated
allergies to food proteins.''.
(e) Coverage Under FEHBP.--
(1) In general.--Section 8902 of title 5, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
''(p) A contract for a plan under this chapter shall require the
carrier to provide coverage for--
''(1) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment
and supplies necessary to administer such food; and
''(2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner
provided for under section 1860D-2(e)(1)(C) of the Social
Security Act.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply with respect to contract years beginning on or
after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act.
(f) Coverage Under Private Health Insurance.--
(1) In general.--Subpart II of part A of title XXVII of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-11 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:

''SEC. 2729. COVERAGE OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY FOOD AND VITAMINS.

''A health insurance issuer offering group or individual health
insurance coverage shall provide coverage for--
''(1) medically necessary food (as defined in section
1861(jjj) of the Social Security Act) and the medical equipment
and supplies necessary to administer such food; and
''(2) medically necessary vitamins in the same manner
provided for under section 1860D-2(e)(1)(C) of the Social
Security Act.''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1)
shall apply to plan years beginning on or after the date that
is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Example Output: Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2017 This bill provides for coverage, under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health-care programs, and private health insurance,of foods and vitamins that are medically necessary for the management ofcertain digestive and metabolic disordersand conditions.

Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Adult Day Center Enhancement Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

The Congress finds the following:
(1) One in 6 people in the United States lives with a
neurological disease or condition that can often result in
disability, and which may require the individual to seek
assistance in carrying out the activities of daily living.
Neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis
(MS), early-onset Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain
injury (TBI) can also typically affect younger adults in the
middle of their lives.
(2) Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling
disease that attacks the central nervous system with symptoms
ranging from numbness in limbs to paralysis and loss of vision.
Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50
years of age. MS is a leading cause of disability in young
adults. Persons living with MS who experience more severe forms
of the disease are likely to require either home care or
nursing home placement, though the vast majority would prefer
to remain at home to receive the care they need. Where home
care is concerned, approximately 80 percent of such care is
provided by unpaid caregivers who are generally family members.
(3) Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive
neurological disease. The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's
disease are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and
face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk;
bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural
instability, or impaired balance and coordination. Other
symptoms may include cognitive changes; difficulty in
swallowing, chewing, and speaking; urinary problems or
constipation; skin problems; and sleep disruptions. As these
symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty
walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. It is
estimated that nearly 500,000 to 1,500,000 people live with
Parkinson's and of those 5 to 10 percent are diagnosed younger
than 60 and deemed ''early-onset''.
(4) Traumatic brain injury is a neurological condition that
typically results from a blow or jolt to the head or a
penetrating head injury and that can impact one or more parts
of the brain, thereby temporarily or permanently disrupting
normal brain function. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention estimates that 1,700,000 TBIs occur annually,
resulting in disabilities affecting up to 90,000 people among a
broad range of age groups. Traumatic brain injury is also a
serious issue that affects military servicemembers. Estimates
in prior military conflicts indicate that TBI was present in
14-20 percent of surviving casualties.
(5) Family caregivers are a crucial source of support and
assistance for individuals suffering with disabilities. Family
caregivers, the majority of whom are women, provide an
estimated $470,000,000,000 in ''free'' services annually. The
supply of family caregivers is unlikely to keep pace with
future demand. The caregiver support ratio of potential
caregivers aged 45 to 64 for each person aged 80 and older, for
instance, is 7 to 1 in 2010, 4 to 1 in 2030, and 3 to 1 in
2050.
(6) The majority of family caregivers (or 53 percent) are
caring for someone ages 18 to 74. Forty-seven percent of family
caregivers are caring for someone 75 or older.
(7) Adult day programs can offer services, including
medical care, rehabilitation therapies, dignified assistance
with the activities of daily living, nutrition therapy, health
monitoring, social interaction, stimulating activities, and
transportation to seniors, people with disabilities, and
younger adults with chronic diseases.
(8) Adult day programs geared toward people living with
neurological diseases or conditions such as MS, Parkinson's
disease, TBI, or other similar diseases or conditions provide
an important response to the needs of people living with these
conditions and their family caregivers. Adult day programs can
help to ameliorate symptoms, reduce dependency, provide
important socialization opportunities, and maintain quality of
life.
(9) Adult day programs have been shown to provide a range
of documented benefits including improvements in functional
status, social support, and reductions in fatigue, depression
and pain. Adult day programs also reduce ongoing medical care
and hospital costs and decrease admissions to nursing home
facilities, which can be costly for many families, by allowing
individuals to receive health and social services while
continuing to live at home.
(10) There are currently few adult day programs focused on
younger adult populations in the United States. Although young
people living with neurological diseases or conditions may be
able to access existing adult day programs, such programs are
not typically intended for younger adults living with chronic
diseases or conditions, and may not provide the appropriate
services to meet the age-related or disability status of these
individuals.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.

(a) Survey of Existing Adult Day Programs.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary for
Aging shall initiate a comprehensive survey of current adult
day programs that provide care and support to individuals
including young adults living with neurological diseases or
conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease,
traumatic brain injury, or any similar disease or condition.
(2) Survey elements.--In carrying out the survey under
paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging may utilize
existing publicly available research on adult day programs, and
shall--
(A) identify ongoing successful adult day programs,
including by providing a brief description of how such
programs were initially established and funded;
(B) identify which adult day programs are serving
young adults living with neurological diseases or
conditions;
(C) develop a set of best practices to help guide
the establishment and replication of additional
successful adult day programs, including--
(i) program guidelines;
(ii) recommendations on the scope of
services that should be provided to individuals
with neurological diseases or conditions
including young adults (which may include
rehabilitation therapy, psychosocial support,
social stimulation and interaction, and
spiritual, educational, or other such
services); and
(iii) performance goals and indicators to
measure and analyze the outcomes generated by
the services provided and to evaluate the
overall success of the program; and
(D) evaluate the extent to which the Administration
for Community Living supports adult day programs,
either directly or indirectly, through current Federal
grant programs.
(3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after initiating the
survey under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary for Aging
shall produce and make publicly available a summary report on
the results of the survey. Such report shall include each of
the elements described in paragraph (2).
(b) Establishment of Grant Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after producing the
report required by subsection (a)(3), the Assistant Secretary
for Aging shall establish within the Administration for
Community Living a competitive grant program for awarding
grants annually to eligible entities, based on the best
practices developed under subsection (a), to fund adult day
programs serving younger people with neurological diseases or
conditions.
(2) Eligible entities.--In order to be eligible for a grant
under this subsection, an entity shall demonstrate the
following:
(A) Understanding of the special needs of younger
people living with neurological diseases or conditions
such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease,
traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or
conditions, including their functional abilities and
the potential complications across all types of cases
and stages of such diseases or conditions.
(B) Understanding of the issues experienced by
family caregivers who assist a family member with
neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury,
or other similar diseases or conditions.
(C) A capacity to provide the services recommended
by the best practices developed under subsection (a).
(3) Additional selection requirement.--The Assistant
Secretary for Aging shall not award a grant to an entity under
this subsection if the amount of the award would constitute
more than 40 percent of the operating budget of the entity in
the fiscal year for which funds for the grant are authorized to
be expended. For purposes of this subsection, the fair market
value of annual in-kind contributions of equipment or services
shall be considered as part of the operating budget of the
entity.
(4) Selection of grant recipients.--Not later than 90 days
after establishing the grant program under this subsection, the
Assistant Secretary for Aging shall award the first annual
series of grants under the program. In awarding grants under
this subsection, the Assistant Secretary should ensure, to the
extent practicable, a diverse geographic representation among
grant recipients and that, subject to the availability of
appropriations--
(A) a minimum of 5 entities are selected as grant
recipients for the first fiscal year for which such
grants are awarded;
(B) a minimum of 10 entities are selected as grant
recipients for the second such fiscal year;
(C) a minimum of 12 entities are selected as grant
recipients for the third such fiscal year; and
(D) a minimum of 15 entities are selected as grant
recipients for the fourth such fiscal year.
(5) Report.--No later than 1 year after the initial award
of grants under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the
Assistant Secretary for Aging shall produce and make publicly
available a brief summary report on the grant program under
this section. Each such report shall include the following:
(A) A description of the adult day programs
receiving funding under this section, including the
amount of Federal funding awarded and the expected
outcomes of each program.
(B) A description of performance goals and
indicators to monitor the progress of grant recipients
in--
(i) responding to the needs of younger
individuals living with neurological diseases
or conditions such as multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, or
other similar diseases or conditions; and
(ii) assisting the family caregivers of
such individuals.
(C) Any plans for improving oversight and
management of the grant program.
(c) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) The term ''adult day program'' means a program that
provides comprehensive and effective care and support services
to individuals living with neurological diseases or conditions
such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic
brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions that may
result in a functional or degenerative disability and to their
family caregivers and that may assist participants in ways
that--
(A) maintain or improve their functional abilities,
or otherwise help them adjust to their changing
functional abilities;
(B) prevent the onset of complications associated
with severe forms of the disease or condition;
(C) promote alternatives to placement in nursing
homes;
(D) reduce the strain on family caregivers taking
care of a family member living with such diseases or
conditions;
(E) focus on supporting the emotional, social, and
intellectual needs of a younger adult population; or
(F) address the needs of veterans living with such
diseases or conditions.
(2) The term ''family caregiver'' means a family member or
foster parent who provides unpaid assistance (which may include
in-home monitoring, management, supervision, care and
treatment, or other similar assistance) to another adult family
member with a special need.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, in
addition to amounts otherwise made available for such purpose, there
are authorized to be appropriated, and to remain available until
expended, the following:
(1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.
(2) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.
(3) $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2019.
(4) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2020.
(5) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.
Example Output: Adult Day Center Enhancement Act This bill requires the Administration on Aging (AOA) to initiate a comprehensive survey of current adult day programs that provide care and support to individuals with neurological diseases or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or traumatic brain injury. The AOA must identify ongoing successful adult day programs and which of these serve young adults with neurological conditions and develop best practices to guide the establishment of additional successful adult day programs. The AOA must award grants for adult day programs that serve younger people with neurological conditions. An "adult day program" is defined as a program that provides comprehensive care and support services to individuals with neurological conditions and to their family caregivers and that may assist participants in ways that: maintain or improve their functional abilities or otherwise help them adjust to their changing functional abilities; prevent the onset of complications associated with severe forms of the condition; promote alternatives to placement in nursing homes; reduce the strain on family caregivers of individuals with neurological conditions; focus on supporting the emotional, social, and intellectual needs of a younger adult population; or address the needs of veterans with neurological conditions.

Example Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Vehicles for the Future Act''.

SEC. 2. ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

(a) Amendment of PURPA.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
''(20) Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle
infrastructure.--
''(A) Utility plan for infrastructure.--Each
electric utility shall develop a plan to support the
use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric
vehicles, including heavy-duty hybrid electric
vehicles. The plan may provide for deployment of
electrical charging stations in public or private
locations, including street parking, parking garages,
parking lots, homes, gas stations, and highway rest
stops. Any such plan may also include--
''(i) battery exchange, fast charging
infrastructure and other services;
''(ii) triggers for infrastructure
deployment based upon market penetration of
plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric
vehicles; and
''(iii) such other elements as the State
determines necessary to support electric
vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Each plan under this paragraph shall provide for the
deployment of the charging infrastructure or other
infrastructure necessary to adequately support the use
of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric
vehicles.
''(B) Support requirements.--Each State regulatory
authority (in the case of each electric utility for
which it has ratemaking authority) and each utility (in
the case of a nonregulated utility) shall--
''(i) require that charging infrastructure
deployed is interoperable with products of all
auto manufacturers to the extent possible; and
''(ii) consider adopting minimum
requirements for deployment of electrical
charging infrastructure and other appropriate
requirements necessary to support the use of
plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric
vehicles.
''(C) Cost recovery.--Each State regulatory
authority (in the case of each electric utility for
which it has ratemaking authority) and each utility (in
the case of a nonregulated utility) shall consider
whether, and to what extent, to allow cost recovery for
plans and implementation of plans.
''(D) Smart grid integration.--The State regulatory
authority (in the case of each electric utility for
which it has ratemaking authority) and each utility (in
the case of a nonregulated utility) shall--
''(i) establish any appropriate protocols
and standards for integrating plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles and electric vehicles into an
electrical distribution system, including smart
grid systems and devices;
''(ii) include the ability for each plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle to
be identified individually and to be associated
with its owner's electric utility account,
regardless of the location that the vehicle is
plugged in, for purposes of appropriate billing
for any electricity required to charge the
vehicle's batteries as well as any crediting
for electricity provided to the electric
utility from the vehicle's batteries; and
''(iii) review the determination made in
response to section 1252 of the Energy Policy
Act of 2005 in light of this section, including
whether time-of-use pricing should be employed
to enable the use of plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles and electric vehicles to contribute to
meeting peak-load power needs''.
(b) Compliance.--
(1) Time limitations.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended
by adding the following at the end thereof:
''(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the enactment of this
paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to
each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority)
and each nonregulated utility shall commence the consideration
referred to in section 111, or set a hearing date for
consideration, with respect to the standard established by
paragraph (20) of section 111(d).
''(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority
(with respect to each electric utility for which it has
ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility,
shall complete the consideration, and shall make the
determination, referred to in section 111 with respect to the
standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''.
(2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public
Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is
amended by adding the following at the end:
''In the case of the standards established by paragraph (20) of
section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date
of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date
of enactment of such paragraph.''.
(3) Prior state actions.--Section 112(d) of the Public
Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(d)) is
amended by inserting ''and paragraph (20)'' before ''of section
111(d)''.
Example Output:
Vehicles for the Future Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish standards for electric utilities regarding electric vehicle infrastructure. Requires electric utilities to develop a plan to support the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles that provides for the deployment of electrical charging stations and charging infrastructure.

Directs each state regulatory authority (in the case of each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each utility (in the case of a nonregulated utility) to: (1) require that infrastructure deployed is interoperable with products of all manufactures; (2) establish protocols and standards for integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles into an electrical distribution system, including smart grid systems and devices; (3) include the ability of each vehicle to be identified individually and to be associated with its owner's electric utility account; and (4) review their determinations on time-based metering and communications.

Sets forth provisions concerning compliance with such standards.