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[Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Act of 2003''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Administration.--The term ''Administration'' means the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(2) Function.--The term ''function'' includes any duty,
obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege,
activity, or program.
(3) Office.--The term ''office'' includes any office,
institute, council, unit, organizational entity, or component
thereof.
(4) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Commerce.
(5) Under secretary.--The term ''Under Secretary'' means
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere
appointed under section 102.

SEC. 3. ORGANIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Department of Commerce an
agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(b) Primary Missions.--The primary missions of the Administration
are the following:
(1) The provision and certification of hydrographic and
geodetic products and data.
(2) The conservation and management of the Nation's coastal
and marine resources.
(3) The exploration of the oceans and the Great Lakes.
(4) To further human understanding of--
(A) the oceans and the Great Lakes;
(B) the earth's atmosphere; and
(C) the functional relationship of the oceans and
the atmosphere.
(5) Forecasting the Nation's weather and climate.
(c) Components.--The Secretary shall maintain within the
Administration the following components:
(1) The National Coast and Ocean Service.
(2) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Service.
(3) The National Marine Fisheries Service.
(4) The National Weather Service.
(5) The National Environmental Satellite and Data
Information Service.
(6) The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.
(7) Such other components as the Secretary considers
necessary.
(d) Functions.--The Administration shall perform such functions as
were vested in the Administration or any officer, employee, or office
of the Administration immediately before the enactment of this Act,
except as may be provided otherwise by law or by a redelegation of
authority after that date by the President, the Secretary of Commerce,
or any other officer of the United States who delegated such function
to the Administration before that date or who is otherwise authorized
to make such a redelegation.

SEC. 4. UNDER SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE.

(a) In General.--There shall be at the head of the Administration
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Under
Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary shall be paid at the
rate of basic pay for level III of the Executive Schedule.
(b) Functions.--Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the Secretary, the Under Secretary shall perform such functions and
exercise such powers with respect to the Administration as the
Secretary may prescribe, including the following:
(1) Serve as the Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
(2) General management.
(3) Policy development and guidance.
(4) Budget formulation, guidance, and execution, and other
financial matters.
(5) Resource requirements determination and allocation.
(6) Program management and direction.
(7) Environment, safety, and health operations.
(8) Administration of contracts, real property, and
facilities.
(9) Personnel, including the selection, appointment,
distribution, supervision, compensation, and separation of
personnel.
(10) Procurement of services of experts and consultants in
accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code.
(11) External affairs, including legal, legislative, and
public affairs, and serving as liaison with other elements of
the Department of Commerce and with other Federal agencies,
State, tribal, and local governments, and the public.

SEC. 5. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Administration an Assistant
Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Assistant
Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate. The Assistant Secretary shall be paid at the
rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule.
(b) Functions.--The Assistant Secretary--
(1) shall perform such functions and exercise such powers
as the Secretary or Under Secretary may prescribe; and
(2) shall act as Under Secretary during the absence or
disability of the Under Secretary or in the event of a vacancy
in the office of Under Secretary.

SEC. 6. DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Administration a Deputy
Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Deputy Under Secretary
shall be appointed by the Secretary. The position of Deputy Under
Secretary shall be a Senior Executive Service general position as
defined in section 3132(a)(9) of title 5, United States Code, (for
purposes of subchapter II of chapter 31 of title 5, United States
Code).
(b) Functions.--Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the Secretary and the Under Secretary, the Deputy Under Secretary--
(1) shall serve as an advisor to the Under Secretary and to
the Assistant Secretary on all program and policy issues;
(2) shall be responsible for ensuring the timely and
effective implementation of the Administration policies and
objectives; and
(3) in the absence or disability of the Under Secretary or
Assistant Secretary, or in the event of a vacancy in either
such position, shall act in that position.

SEC. 7. GENERAL COUNSEL.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Administration a General
Counsel. The General Counsel shall be appointed by the Secretary. The
position of General Counsel shall be a Senior Executive Service general
position as defined in section 3132(a)(9) of title 5, United States
Code, (for purposes of subchapter II of chapter 31 of title 5, United
States Code).
(b) Functions.--Subject to the authority, direction, and control of
the Secretary and the Under Secretary, the General Counsel--
(1) shall serve as the chief legal officer of the
Administration for all legal matters that arise in connection
with the conduct of the functions of the Administration; and
(2) shall perform such other functions and exercise such
powers as the Secretary or Under Secretary may prescribe.

SEC. 8. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Administration the
following:
(1) An Assistant Administrator for Coastal and Ocean
Services.
(2) An Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research.
(3) An Assistant Administrator for Fisheries.
(4) An Assistant Administrator for Weather.
(5) An Assistant Administrator for Environmental Satellite
Data and Information.
(6) An Assistant Administrator for Program Planning and
Integration.
(7) A Director of Marine and Aviation Operations and the
Commissioned Officer Corps.
(b) Appointment.--Each Assistant Administrator and the Director
referred to in subsection (a) shall be appointed by the Secretary. Each
Assistant Administrator position shall be a Senior Executive Service
general position as defined in section 3132(a)(9) of title 5, United
States Code (for purposes of subchapter II of chapter 31 of title 5,
United States Code).
(c) Qualifications.--Each Assistant Administrator and the Director
referred to in subsection (a) shall be an individual who is qualified
by reason of background and experience to direct the implementation and
administration of the functions for which they are responsible.
(d) Functions.--Each Assistant Administrator and the Director
referred to in subsection (a), under the authority, direction, and
control of the Under Secretary, shall perform such functions and
exercise such powers as the Under Secretary may prescribe.

SEC. 9. CONTINUATION OF SERVICE.

Any individual serving on the date of the enactment of this Act in
a position provided for in this Act may continue to serve in that
position until a successor is appointed under this Act.

SEC. 10. SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD.

(a) In General.--There shall be in the Administration a Science
Advisory Board, which shall report to the Under Secretary.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Science Advisory Board is to
advise the Under Secretary on long-range and short-range strategies for
research, education, and application of science to resource management
and environmental assessment and prediction.
(c) Members.--
(1) In general.--The Science Advisory Board shall consist
of members appointed by the Under Secretary to assure a
balanced representation among preeminent scientists, engineers,
educators, industry, and science policy experts reflecting the
full breadth of the Administration's areas of responsibility.
(2) Criteria for selection.--The Under Secretary shall
develop and apply standard criteria for the selection of
members of the Science Advisory Board. -
(3) Terms.--(A) Members of the Science Advisory Board shall
be appointed for a 3-year term, may be reappointed once, and
shall serve at the discretion of the Under Secretary.
(B) An individual serving a term as a member of the Science
Advisory Board on the date of enactment of this section may
complete that term, and may be reappointed once for another
term of 3 years.
(4) Compensation and expenses.--A member of the Science
Advisory Board shall not be compensated for service on such
board, but upon request by the member may be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in
accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United
States Code.
(5) Ethical standards.--Members of the Science Advisory
Board shall be subject to the ethical standards applicable to
special Government employees.
(d) Chairperson.--The Under Secretary shall designate one of the
members of the Science Advisory Board as the Chairperson of such board.
(e) Meetings.--The Science Advisory Board shall meet at least twice
each year, and at other times at the call of the Under Secretary or the
Chairperson.
(f) Administrative Support.--The Under Secretary shall provide
administrative support to the Science Advisory Board.

SEC. 11. GENERAL AUTHORITIES.

(a) Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out
the programs and activities authorized for the Administration, the
Secretary--
(1) may enter into grants, contracts, or cooperative
agreements with Federal agencies, States, local governments,
regional agencies, interstate agencies, or other persons; and
(2) through the Administration, may apply for, accept, and
use grants or funds from such entities.
(b) Resource Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary, in carrying out
the functions of the Administration, and under terms and conditions
established by the Secretary--
(1) may enter into resource sharing agreements with States,
local governments, or Federal agencies to accept or provide for
funds and the use of personnel, services, equipment, or
facilities on a reimbursable, nonreimbursable, or shared basis;
and
(2) may enter into resource sharing agreements with other
Federal agencies to accept, or provide, personnel, services,
equipment, facilities, or funds, or participate in interagency
financing with other Federal agencies, to the extent necessary
to fulfill the objectives of programs or activities of the
Administration.
(c) Joint and Cooperative Institutes.--The Secretary may establish,
by cooperative agreement, joint or cooperative institutes with
qualified colleges, universities, and nonprofit research organizations
for the purpose of collaborating on mutually agreed-upon, long-term
research programs in the areas of oceanography, coastal ocean observing
technology, climate change, atmosphere, meteorology, marine, coastal
and estuarine environmental technology, fisheries, hydrography, and
marine spill response. The Secretary shall design such research
programs to support the authorized functions of the Administration. The
Secretary may accept or provide facilities, personnel, equipment, other
property, knowledge, and other scientific research resources and funds
on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as determined by the
Secretary, for such institutes.

SEC. 12. PROGRAM SUPPORT.

(a) Corporate Services.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary of Commerce, to enable the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration to provide corporate services (including
management, administrative support, and policy development) that
support its program activities, $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2004 through 2008.
(b) Marine Operations and Maintenance.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce, to enable the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out marine services
activities (including ship operations, maintenance, support and
planning) under the Act of 1947 and any other law involving those
activities, $90,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.
(c) Facilities.--In addition to amounts authorized under section 3
of Public Law 104-91, there are authorized to the Secretary of
Commerce, to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
to carry out activities related to maintenance, repair, safety,
environmental compliance, and project planning and execution of
facilities, $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.

SEC. 13. NOAA FLEET REPLACEMENT AND MODERNIZATION.

(a) In General.--Section 603 of the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act
(33 U.S.C. 891a) is amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 603. FLEET REPLACEMENT AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.

''(a) In General.--The Secretary may implement a program to replace
and modernize the NOAA fleet in accordance with a plan submitted in
accordance with section 604.
''(b) NOAA Vessel Construction.--
''(1) Prohibition on foreign construction.--Except as
provided in paragraph (2), no NOAA vessel, and no major
component of the hull or superstructure of a NOAA vessel, may
be constructed in a foreign shipyard.
''(2) Exceptions.--The President may authorize an exception
to the prohibition in paragraph (1) if the President determines
that it is in the national security interest of the United
States to do so. The President shall transmit notice to the
Congress of any such determination. No contract may be made
pursuant to such an exception until the end of the 30-day
period beginning on the date the notice of such determination
is received by the Congress.''.
(b) Fleet Modernization Plan.--Section 604 of the NOAA Fleet
Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891b) is amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 604. FLEET MODERNIZATION PLAN.

''(a) In General.--No later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of
2003, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources and the
Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a modernization
plan for the NOAA fleet covering fiscal years 2004 through 2008.
''(b) Plan Elements.--The Plan required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
''(1) The number of vessels proposed to be modernized or
replaced, the schedule for their modernization or replacement,
and anticipated funding requirements for such modernization and
replacement.
''(2) The number of vessels proposed to be constructed,
leased, or chartered.
''(3) The number of vessels, or days at sea, that can be
obtained by using the vessels of the UNOLS.
''(4) The number of vessels that will be made available to
NOAA by the Secretary of the Navy, or any other Federal
official, and the terms and conditions for their availability.
''(5) The proposed acquisition of modern scientific
instrumentation for the NOAA fleet, including--
''(A) acoustic systems;
''(B) data transmission positioning and
communications systems;
''(C) physical, chemical, and meteorological
oceanographic systems; and
''(D) data acquisition and processing systems.''.
(c) Use of UNOLS Vessels.--Section 605 of the NOAA Fleet
Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891c) is amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 605. USE OF VESSELS.

''In carrying out the primary missions of NOAA under section 3(b)
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2003, the
Secretary--
''(1) shall use excess capacity of UNOLS vessels where
appropriate; and
''(2) may enter into memoranda of agreement with the
operators of those vessels to carry out the requirement under
paragraph (1).''.
(d) Repeals.--Sections 607, 608, 609 and 610 of the NOAA Fleet
Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891e-891h) are repealed.

SEC. 14. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS.

(a) Pay Rate of Deputy Under Secretary.--Section 5315 of title 5,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
''Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
Atmosphere.''.
(b) Reorganization Plan Number 4 of 1970.--
(1) Repeal.--Reorganization Plan Number 4 of 1970 (5 App.
U.S.C.) is repealed.
(2) Relationship to administration functions.--Subparagraph
(A) shall not affect the functions of the Administration under
section 3(d) of this Act.
(3) Notice of reprogramming.--Section 403 of Public Law
102-567 (106 Stat. 4291) is amended by striking ''$250,000 or
5'' and inserting ''$500,000 or 10''.
[A]: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2003 - Re-establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce, headed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who will serve as the Administrator of NOAA.Establishes within NOAA: (1) the National Coast (sic) and Ocean Service; (2) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Service; (3) the National Marine Fisheries Service; (4) the National Weather Service; (5) the National Environmental Satellite and Data Information Service; (6) the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; and (7) such other components as the Secretary considers necessary.Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) General Counsel; and (4) Assistant Administrators for the Services and a Director of Marine and Aviation Operations and the Commissioned Officer Corps.Establishes within NOAA a Science Advisory Board.Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements with agencies, States, local governments, or other persons and apply for, accept, and use grants or funds from such entities; (2) enter into resource sharing agreements with States, local governments, or Federal agencies; and (3) establish joint or cooperative institutes with qualified entities.Amends the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act to authorize the Secretary to implement a program to replace and modernize the NOAA fleet. Requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a modernization plan for the NOAA fleet covering FY 2004 through 2008.

[Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Residential Energy Savings Act of
2013''.

SEC. 2. STATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES LOAN
PILOT PROGRAM.

(a) Loans for Residential Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades.--
Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

''SEC. 367. LOANS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES.

''(a) Definitions.--In this section:
''(1) Consumer-friendly loan repayment approach.--The term
'consumer-friendly loan repayment approach' means a loan
repayment method that--
''(A) emphasizes convenience for customers;
''(B) is of low cost to consumers; and
''(C) may tie loan repayment to an existing bill of
the consumer.
''(2) Eligible entity.--The term 'eligible entity' means--
''(A) a State or territory of the United States;
and
''(B) an Indian tribal government.
''(3) Energy advisor program.--
''(A) In general.--The term 'energy advisor
program' means any program to provide to homeowners or
residents advice, information, and support in the
identification, prioritization, and implementation of
energy efficiency and energy savings measures.
''(B) Inclusions.--The term 'energy advisor
program' includes a program that provides--
''(i) interpretation of energy audit
reports;
''(ii) assistance in the prioritization of
improvements;
''(iii) assistance in finding qualified
contractors;
''(iv) assistance in contractor bid
reviews;
''(v) education on energy conservation,
renewable energy, and energy efficiency;
''(vi) explanations of available incentives
and tax credits;
''(vii) assistance in completion of rebate
and incentive paperwork; and
''(viii) any other similar type of support.
''(4) Energy efficiency.--The term 'energy efficiency'
means a reduction in energy use, including thermal energy for
heating.
''(5) Energy efficiency upgrade.--
''(A) In general.--The term 'energy efficiency
upgrade' means any project or activity carried out on a
residential building to increase energy efficiency.
''(B) Inclusions.--The term 'energy efficiency
upgrade' includes the installation or improvement of
renewable energy for heating or electricity generation
serving a residential building carried out in
conjunction with an energy efficiency project or
activity.
''(6) Residential building.--
''(A) In general.--The term 'residential building'
means a building used for residential purposes.
''(B) Inclusions.--The term 'residential building'
includes--
''(i) a single-family residence;
''(ii) a multifamily residence composed not
more than 4 units; and
''(iii) a mixed-use building that includes
not more than 4 residential units.
''(b) Establishment of Program.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program
under this part under which the Secretary shall make available
to eligible entities loans for the purpose of establishing or
expanding programs that provide to residential property owners
or tenants financing for energy efficiency upgrades of
residential buildings.
''(2) No requirement to participate.--No eligible entity
shall be required to participate in any manner in the program
established under paragraph (1).
''(c) Applications.--
''(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a loan under
this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary
an application at such time, in such manner, and containing
such information as the Secretary may require.
''(2) Selection.--In selecting eligible entities to receive
loans under this section, the Secretary shall--
''(A) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure--
''(i) that both innovative and established
approaches to the challenges of financing
energy efficiency upgrades are supported;
''(ii) regional diversity among recipients,
including participation by rural States and
small States; and
''(iii) significant participation by low-
and medium-income families;
''(B) evaluate applications based primarily on--
''(i) the projected reduction in energy
use;
''(ii) the extent to which Federal funds
are used to leverage additional funding from
State, local, philanthropic, private sector,
and other sources;
''(iii) the creditworthiness of the
eligible entity; and
''(iv) the incorporation of measures, such
as on-bill repayment, for making the loan
repayment system for recipients of financing as
consumer-friendly as practicable; and
''(C) evaluate applications based secondarily on--
''(i) the extent to which the proposed
financing program of the eligible entity
incorporates best practices for such a program,
as determined by the Secretary;
''(ii) whether the eligible entity has
created a plan for evaluating the effectiveness
of the proposed financing program;
''(iii) the extent to which the proposed
financing program incorporates energy advisor
programs and support programs designed to
increase the effectiveness of the program;
''(iv) the projected quantity of renewable
energy to be generated, to the extent that
renewable energy generation will be included;
''(v) the extent to which the proposed
financing program will be coordinated and
marketed with other existing or planned energy
efficiency programs administered by--
''(I) utilities;
''(II) State, tribal, territorial,
or local governments; or
''(III) community development
financial institutions; and
''(vi) such other factors as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate.
''(d) Term; Interest.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish terms and
interest rates for loans provided to eligible entities under
this section in a manner that--
''(A) provides for a high degree of cost recovery;
and
''(B) ensures that the loans are competitive with,
or superior to, other forms of financing for similar
purposes.
''(2) Performance incentive.--The Secretary shall establish
a performance incentive providing a repayment discount for
eligible entities in an amount equal to not more than the value
of the interest accrued on the loan provided to the applicable
eligible entity under this section, based on performance as
evaluated in accordance with the factors described in
subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (c)(2).
''(e) Use of Funds.--
''(1) In general.--An eligible entity shall use a loan
provided under this section to establish or expand a financing
program--
''(A) the purpose of which is to enable residential
building owners or tenants to conduct energy efficiency
upgrades of residential buildings;
''(B) that may not require any initial capital,
excluding fees; and
''(C) that incorporates a consumer-friendly loan
repayment approach.
''(2) Structure of financing program.--The financing
program of an eligible entity may--
''(A) consist--
''(i) primarily or entirely of a financing
program administered by--
''(I) the applicable State; or
''(II) a local government, utility,
or other entity; or
''(ii) of a combination of programs
described in clause (i); and
''(B) rely on financing provided by--
''(i) the eligible entity; or
''(ii) a third party, acting through the
eligible entity.
''(3) Form of assistance.--Assistance provided by an
eligible entity under this subsection may be in the form of--
''(A) a revolving loan fund;
''(B) a credit enhancement structure designed to
mitigate the effects of default; or
''(C) a program that--
''(i) adopts any other approach for
providing financing for energy efficiency
upgrades producing significant energy
efficiency gains;
''(ii) produces a high-leverage ratio of
non-Federal funds; and
''(iii) incorporates measures for making
the loan repayment system for recipients of
financing as consumer-friendly as practicable.
''(4) Scope of assistance.--Assistance provided by an
eligible entity under this subsection may be used to pay for
costs associated with carrying out an energy efficiency
upgrade, including materials and labor.
''(f) Repayment.--An eligible entity shall repay to the Secretary
the amount of a loan provided under this section, together with--
''(1) interest accrued on that amount; and
''(2) such fees as the Secretary determines to be necessary
to recover any portion of the costs of the program under this
section.
''(g) Reports.--
''(1) Eligible entities.--
''(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of receipt of the loan, and annually thereafter
for the term of the loan, an eligible entity that
receives a loan under this section shall submit to the
Secretary a report describing the performance of each
program and activity carried out using the loan,
including anonymized loan performance data.
''(B) Requirements.--The Secretary, in consultation
with eligible entities and other stakeholders (such as
lending institutions and the real estate industry),
shall establish such requirements for the reports under
this paragraph as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate--
''(i) to ensure that the reports are clear,
consistent, and straightforward; and
''(ii) taking into account the reporting
requirements for similar programs in which the
eligible entities are participating, if any.
''(2) Secretary.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress
and make available to the public--
''(A) not less frequently than once each year, a
report describing the performance of the program under
this section, including a synthesis and analysis of the
information provided in the reports submitted to the
Secretary under paragraph (1)(A); and
''(B) on termination of the program under this
section, an assessment of the success of, and education
provided by, the measures carried out by eligible
entities during the term of the program.
''(h) Maximum Amount.--The Secretary may provide to eligible
entities a total of not more than $2,000,000,000 in loans under this
section for the costs of activities described in subsection (e).''.
(b) Reorganization.--
(1) In general.--Part D of title III of the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.) is amended--
(A) by redesignating sections 362, 363, 364, 365,
and 366 as sections 364, 365, 366, 363, and 362,
respectively, and moving the sections so as to appear
in numerical order;
(B) in section 362 (as so redesignated)--
(i) in paragraph (3)(B)(i), by striking
''section 367, and'' and inserting ''section
367 (as in effect on the day before the date of
enactment of the State Energy Efficiency
Programs Improvement Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
6201 note; Public Law 101-440)); and''; and
(ii) in each of paragraphs (4) and (6), by
striking ''section 365(e)(1)'' each place it
appears and inserting ''section 363(e)(1)'';
(C) in section 363 (as so redesignated)--
(i) in subsection (b), by striking ''the
provisions of sections 362 and 364 and
subsection (a) of section 363'' and inserting
''sections 364, 365(a), and 366''; and
(ii) in subsection (g)(1)(A), in the second
sentence, by striking ''section 362'' and
inserting ''section 364''; and
(D) in section 365 (as so redesignated)--
(i) in subsection (a)--
(I) in paragraph (1), by striking
''section 362,'' and inserting
''section 364;''; and
(II) in paragraph (2), by striking
''section 362(b) or (e)'' and inserting
''subsection (b) or (e) of section
364''; and
(ii) in subsection (b)(2), in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
''section 362(b) or (e)'' and inserting
''subsection (b) or (e) of section 364''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--Section 391 of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6371) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)(M), by striking ''section
365(e)(2)'' and inserting ''section 363(e)(2)''; and
(B) in paragraph (10), by striking ''section 362 of
this Act'' and inserting ''section 364''.
(3) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents of the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 note; Public
Law 94-163) is amended by striking the items relating to part D
of title III and inserting the following:

''Part D--State Energy Conservation Programs

''Sec. 361. Findings and purpose.
''Sec. 362. Definitions.
''Sec. 363. General provisions.
''Sec. 364. State energy conservation plans.
''Sec. 365. Federal assistance to States.
''Sec. 366. State energy efficiency goals.
''Sec. 367. Loans for residential building energy efficiency
upgrades.''.

SEC. 3. FUNDING.

(a) Budgetary Effects.--The budgetary effects of this Act, for the
purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010,
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled
''Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for
printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate
Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior
to the vote on passage.
(b) Advance Appropriations Required.--An authorization of
appropriations under this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be
effective for a fiscal year only to the extent and in the amounts
provided in advance in appropriations Acts.
[A]: Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a voluntary loan program to provide support to states, U.S. territories, and Indian tribal governments (eligible entities) in establishing or expanding programs that provide to residential property owners or tenants financing for energy efficiency upgrades of residential buildings. Authorizes assistance provided by eligible entities to be in the form of a: (1) revolving loan fund; (2) credit enhancement structure designed to mitigate the effects of default; or (3) program that adopts other approaches for providing financing for upgrades producing significant energy efficiency gains, produces a high-leverage ratio of non-federal funds, and incorporates measures for making the loan repayment system for recipients of financing consumer-friendly. Requires the Secretary to establish a performance incentive providing a repayment discount in an amount equal to no more than the value of the interest accrued on the loan provided, based on performance as evaluated in accordance with specified factors. Makes an authorization of appropriations under this Act effective for a fiscal year only to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

[Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''TSA National Deployment Force Act''.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OFFICE.

(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 449 of title 49, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
''Sec. 44947. National Deployment Office
''(a) Establishment.--There is established within the
Transportation Security Administration a National Deployment Office, to
be headed by an individual with supervisory experience. Such individual
shall be designated by the Administrator of the Transportation Security
Administration.
''(b) Duties.--The individual designated as the head of the
National Deployment Office shall be responsible for the following:
''(1) Maintaining a National Deployment Force within the
Transportation Security Administration that is comprised of
transportation security officers, including supervisory
transportation security officers and lead transportation
security officers, to provide the Administration with rapid and
efficient response capabilities and augment the Department of
Homeland Security's homeland security operations to mitigate
and reduce risk, including for the following:
''(A) Airports temporarily requiring additional
security personnel due to an emergency, seasonal
demands, hiring shortfalls, severe weather conditions,
passenger volume mitigation, equipment support, or
other reasons.
''(B) Special events requiring enhanced security
including National Special Security Events, as
determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
''(C) Response in the aftermath of any manmade
disaster, including any terrorist attack.
''(D) Other such situations, as determined by the
Administrator.
''(2) Educating transportation security officers regarding
how to participate in the Administration's National Deployment
Force.
''(3) Recruiting officers to serve on the National
Deployment Force, in accordance with a staffing model to be
developed by the Administrator.
''(4) Approving one-year appointments for officers to serve
on the National Deployment Force, with an option to extend upon
officer request and with the approval of the appropriate
Federal Security Director.
''(5) Training officers to serve on the National Deployment
Force.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for subchapter II of chapter
449 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new item:

''44947. National Deployment Office.''.

SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

Subsection (f) of section 114 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (14), by striking ''and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph (16); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (14) the following new
paragraph:
''(15) establish and maintain a National Deployment Office
as required under section 44947 of this title; and''.

SEC. 4. CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration may
consider service in the National Deployment Force as a positive factor
when evaluating applicants for promotion opportunities within the
Transportation Security Administration.

SEC. 5. ANNUAL REPORT.

Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act and
annually thereafter for five years, the Administrator of the
Transportation Security Administration shall submit to the Committee on
Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report regarding
activities of the National Deployment Office, including the National
Deployment Force, established under section 44947 of title 49, United
States Code, as added by section 2 of this Act. Each such report shall
include information relating to the following:
(1) When, where, why, how many, and for how long the
National Deployment Force was deployed throughout the 12-month
period covered by such report and the costs associated with
such deployment.
(2) A description of collaboration between the National
Deployment Office and other components of the Department of
Homeland Security, other Federal agencies, and State and local
transportation security stakeholders.
(3) The size of the National Deployment Force, including
information on the staffing model of such Force and adherence
to such model as established by the Administrator.
(4) Information on recruitment, appointment, and training
activities, including processes utilized to attract, recruit,
appoint, and train officers to serve on the National Deployment
Force.

Passed the House of Representatives September 4, 2018.

Attest:

KAREN L. HAAS,

Clerk.
[A]:
TSA National Deployment Force Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) a National Deployment Office to: (1) maintain a National Deployment Force to provide the TSA with rapid and efficient response capabilities and augment homeland security operations to mitigate and reduce risk, (2) educate transportation security officers on how to participate in the force, (3) recruit and train officers to serve on the force, and (4) approve one-year appointments for officers to serve on the force. (Sec. 4) The TSA may consider service in the force a positive factor when evaluating TSA employees for promotions. (Sec. 5) The TSA must report to Congress annually over a five-year period on the activities of the National Deployment Office, including the force.