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H.R.963

Law

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022'' or the ``FAIR Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of future employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes; and (2) prohibit agreements and practices that interfere with the right of individuals, workers, and small businesses to participate in a joint, class, or collective action related to an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute. SEC. 3. ARBITRATION OF EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER, ANTITRUST, AND CIVIL RIGHTS DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Title 9 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 5--ARBITRATION OF EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER, ANTITRUST, AND CIVIL RIGHTS DISPUTES ``Sec. ``501. Definitions. ``502. No validity or enforceability. ``Sec. 501. Definitions ``In this chapter-- ``(1) the term `antitrust dispute' means a dispute-- ``(A) arising from an alleged violation of the antitrust laws (as defined in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act) or State antitrust laws; and ``(B) in which the plaintiffs seek certification as a class under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or a comparable rule or provision of State law; ``(2) the term `civil rights dispute' means a dispute-- ``(A) arising from an alleged violation of-- ``(i) the Constitution of the United States or the constitution of a State; ``(ii) any Federal, State, or local law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, or any legally protected status in education, employment, credit, housing, public accommodations and facilities, voting, veterans or servicemembers, health care, or a program funded or conducted by the Federal Government or State government, including any law referred to or described in section 62(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including parts of such law not explicitly referenced in such section but that relate to protecting individuals on any such basis; and ``(B) in which at least one party alleging a violation described in subparagraph (A) is one or more individuals (or their authorized representative), including one or more individuals seeking certification as a class under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or a comparable rule or provision of State law; ``(3) the term `consumer dispute' means a dispute between-- ``(A) one or more individuals who seek or acquire real or personal property, services (including services related to digital technology), securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes including an individual or individuals who seek certification as a class under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or a comparable rule or provision of State law; and ``(B)(i) the seller or provider of such property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit; or ``(ii) a third party involved in the selling, providing of, payment for, receipt or use of information about, or other relationship to any such property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit; ``(4) the term `employment dispute' means a dispute between one or more individuals (or their authorized representative) and a person arising out of or related to the work relationship or prospective work relationship between them, including a dispute regarding the terms of or payment for, advertising of, recruiting for, referring of, arranging for, or discipline or discharge in connection with, such work, regardless of whether the individual is or would be classified as an employee or an independent contractor with respect to such work, and including a dispute arising under any law referred to or described in section 62(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including parts of such law not explicitly referenced in such section but that relate to protecting individuals on any such basis, and including a dispute in which an individual or individuals seek certification as a class under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or as a collective action under section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, or a comparable rule or provision of State law; ``(5) the term `predispute arbitration agreement' means an agreement to arbitrate a dispute that has not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement; and ``(6) the term `predispute joint-action waiver' means an agreement, whether or not part of a predispute arbitration agreement, that would prohibit, or waive the right of, one of the parties to the agreement to participate in a joint, class, or collective action in a judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other forum, concerning a dispute that has not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement. ``Sec. 502. No validity or enforceability ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver shall be valid or enforceable with respect to an employment dispute, consumer dispute, antitrust dispute, or civil rights dispute. ``(b) Applicability.-- ``(1) In general.--An issue as to whether this chapter applies with respect to a dispute shall be determined under Federal law. The applicability of this chapter to an agreement to arbitrate and the validity and enforceability of an agreement to which this chapter applies shall be determined by a court, rather than an arbitrator, irrespective of whether the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement, and irrespective of whether the agreement purports to delegate such determinations to an arbitrator. ``(2) Collective bargaining agreements.--Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any arbitration provision in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations, except that no such arbitration provision shall have the effect of waiving the right of a worker to seek judicial enforcement of a right arising under a provision of the Constitution of the United States, a State constitution, or a Federal or State statute, or public policy arising therefrom.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Title 9 of the United States Code is amended-- (A) in section 1 by striking ``of seamen,'' and all that follows through ``interstate commerce'' and inserting in its place ``of individuals, regardless of whether such individuals are designated as employees or independent contractors for other purposes''; (B) in section 2 by striking ``chapter 4'' and inserting ``chapter 4 or 5''; (C) in section 208 by striking ``chapter 4'' and inserting ``chapter 4 or 5''; and (D) in section 307 by striking ``chapter 4'' and inserting ``chapter 4 or 5''. (2) Table of chapters.--The table of chapters of title 9 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5. Arbitration of Employment, Consumer, Antitrust, and 501''. Civil Rights Disputes. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after such date. SEC. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to prohibit the use of arbitration on a voluntary basis after the dispute arises. Passed the House of Representatives March 17, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

FAIR Act of 2022

To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.

FAIR Act of 2022 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 FAIR Act of 2022 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 FAIR Act of 2022 Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 FAIR Act Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr.

D

GA

H.R.7943

Congress

This bill allows Members of the House of Representatives to use their Representational Allowance to provide continuing casework services during the first session of a new Congress to an individual who is no longer a constituent because of a congressional redistricting plan. The Representational Allowance provides funds to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties.

To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. USE OF MEMBERS' REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SERVICES FOR CASEWORK PROJECTS FOR FORMER CONSTITUENTS AFFECTED BY REDISTRICTING. (a) Use of Allowance.--Section 101 of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act (2 U.S.C. 5341) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (d) through (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: ``(c) Use for Continuing Casework Services for Certain Former Constituents.--If a Member of the House of Representatives provides services for a casework project on behalf of an individual who is a constituent of the Member during a Congress but who is not a constituent during a succeeding Congress, the provision of casework services for that project on behalf of that individual by the Member during the first session of the succeeding Congress shall be considered as part of the Member's official and representational duties during the first session of the succeeding Congress for purposes of this section if the individual would have been a constituent during the succeeding Congress but for the enactment of a congressional redistricting plan.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to services provided during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress and any succeeding Congress. <all>

To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting.

To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use the Members' Representational Allowance to continue to provide services for casework projects on behalf of former constituents who no longer reside in the Member's congressional district as the result of congressional redistricting.

Rep. Ruiz, Raul

D

CA

S.486

Agriculture and Food

Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and the Rural Future Partnership Fund to provide five-year renewable rural partnership block grants to certified rural regions to implement locally-developed regional revitalization plans. For purposes of these grants, the following areas may constitute a rural region: To be eligible to receive a grant, a rural region must be certified by its state (or in the case of an Indian reservation, approved by USDA) after having formed a rural partnership council made up of representatives from across different sectors. USDA must provide each rural partnership council with training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical assistance, research, organizational, and other capacities of the council. The bill also establishes a Rural Future Corps to (1) help rural communities expand critical services such as child care, health, nutrition assistance, education, and job training; and (2) strengthen the capacity of local governments and economic and community development organizations.

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to create the scale and capacity that enables rural areas to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the United States; (2) to recognize the significant contributions of rural areas of the United States to the success of the United States, including the leading role that the rural areas play in addressing the critical threat of climate change and building a resilient United States; (3) to make a national commitment to the rural communities and regions of the United States to ensure that the rural United States benefits from and contributes to the prosperity of the United States; (4) to establish a partnership with rural areas of the United States that provides flexible, long-term, and annual Federal investment for comprehensive, collaborative, and locally driven community and economic development that improves quality of life and economic competitiveness; (5) to strengthen rural population centers through collaboration with neighboring rural areas that ensures economic integration and regional development; (6) to strengthen connections between rural and urban areas of the United States for mutual success and for the benefit of the economy of the United States and the quality of life of the people of the United States; (7) to support asset-based development, maximizing the cost-effectiveness of existing infrastructure; (8) to ensure economic opportunities that create pathways to high-quality, family-sustaining jobs for all individuals in rural areas of the United States, including efforts to address population loss, to promote the use of cooperatives and other forms of public and employee ownership, and to expand and improve access to training, infrastructure, and investment to adapt to technological change, such as automation, for success in the digital economy; (9) to provide for the evolution and expansion of the role of the Department of Agriculture in ensuring that rural communities have a dedicated agency and a new delivery system for Federal assistance for disaster recovery and proactive mitigation and resiliency efforts; (10) to rebuild and modernize infrastructure and expand investment to support local and regional food systems, sustainable agriculture production, and value added agricultural industries; (11) to support infill development, preserve undeveloped land, and remediate brownfields and other contaminated properties for re-use; and (12) to support public health and improve quality of life in rural communities by delivering-- (A) universal access to clean air and water; (B) healthy foods available through local and regional food systems; (C) quality, affordable, and accessible health care services in the rural communities, including access to primary and emergency medical services, mental health care, and treatment for substance abuse; (D) affordable and reliable clean energy systems; and (E) quality, affordable, and energy-efficient housing choices in the rural communities. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTRATION. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 237. RURAL INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish in the Department a Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration (referred to in this section as the `Administration'). ``(b) Administrator.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administration shall be headed by an Administrator of Rural Innovation and Partnerships (referred to in this section as the `Administrator'), who shall be appointed by the Secretary. ``(2) Reporting to under secretary.--The Administrator shall report to the Under Secretary for Rural Development. ``(c) Functions.--The Secretary shall carry out through the Administration the functions of the Rural Future Partnership Fund established under subtitle I of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. ``(d) Requirement for State Offices.--In carrying out the functions of the Administration, the Secretary shall ensure that each State office of the rural development mission area is staffed with not less than 3 new employees to implement the Rural Future Partnership Fund established under subtitle I of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, including providing-- ``(1) technical assistance; ``(2) support for capacity building; ``(3) financial controls; and ``(4) performance oversight. ``(e) Coordination With Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development.--In carrying out the functions of the Administration, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development established by section 6306 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2204b-3).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7014(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The authority of the Secretary to establish and maintain in the Department the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration under section 237.''. (2) Section 6306(f) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2204b-3(f)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) give priority to coordinating with the Administrator of Rural Innovation and Partnerships in carrying out the Rural Future Partnership Fund established under subtitle I of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.''. SEC. 4. RURAL FUTURE PARTNERSHIP FUND. The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Rural Future Partnership Fund ``SEC. 385A. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Council.--The term `Council' means a rural partnership council established under paragraph (1)(A)(i), (2)(A)(i), or (3)(A)(i), as applicable, of section 385C(a). ``(2) Eligible technical assistance provider.--The term `eligible technical assistance provider' means an entity-- ``(A) with a demonstrated national or regional structure or capacity to deliver and support multiple rural planning activities across the United States or within a region of the United States; and ``(B) that is-- ``(i) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; ``(ii) an institution of higher education; ``(iii) a nonprofit organization; or ``(iv) a private organization. ``(3) Fund.--The term `Fund' means the Rural Future Partnership Fund established under section 385B. ``(4) Institution of higher education.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)). ``(B) Inclusions.--The term `institution of higher education' includes-- ``(i) land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); and ``(ii) associated cooperative extension services. ``(5) Plan.--The term `Plan' means a rural partnership plan established under section 385E(a). ``(6) Reservation.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `reservation' has the meaning given the term `Indian country' in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code. ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `reservation' includes land held by a Native group, a Regional Corporation, or a Village Corporation (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602)). ``(7) Rural partnership block grant.--The term `rural partnership block grant' means a rural partnership block grant awarded under this subtitle. ``(8) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of Rural Innovation and Partnerships. ``(9) Workforce housing.--The term `workforce housing' means, with respect to housing for a family, housing the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of-- ``(A) subject to subparagraph (B), 120 percent of the median income in the area in which the family lives, as determined by the Secretary, with appropriate adjustments for the size of the family; or ``(B) if the Secretary determines that there are unusually high or low family incomes in the area in which the family lives, such other percentage, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, of the median income in the area in which the family lives. ``SEC. 385B. ESTABLISHMENT. ``The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the `Rural Future Partnership Fund', under which the Secretary shall award rural partnership block grants in accordance with this subtitle. ``SEC. 385C. ELIGIBILITY. ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) Micropolitan statistical areas.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant-- ``(i) one or more units of local government that govern a micropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall establish a rural partnership council in accordance with subsection (b); and ``(ii) that Council shall submit an application to-- ``(I) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021-- ``(aa)(AA) the applicable State; or ``(BB) the applicable States, if the micropolitan statistical area spans more than 1 State; and ``(bb) the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area; or ``(II) after the date described in subclause (I), the Secretary. ``(B) Regional collaboration.-- ``(i) In general.--On receipt of an application under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I), the one or more States, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, shall advise the applicant on the inclusion in the Council, if practicable, of one or more contiguous census tracts or counties that-- ``(I) fall outside of a micropolitan or metropolitan statistical area; and ``(II) demonstrate evidence of economic, social, and cultural cooperation that enhances the potential for comprehensive, asset-based regional development. ``(ii) Decision.--After receipt of advice under clause (i), the applicant shall-- ``(I) decide whether to include one or more of the applicable contiguous census tracts or counties in the Council; and ``(II) modify the application, as appropriate. ``(C) Approval.-- ``(i) States.--The one or more States that receive an application under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(aa), in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, shall approve the Council as eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant if the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied. ``(ii) Secretary.--Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, may approve applications received under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) if the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied. ``(2) Areas outside of micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant-- ``(i) one or more entities described in subsection (b)(1) that are located in, or represent, two or more contiguous census tracts or counties in an area that is not within a micropolitan statistical area or a metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and are not represented by a Council established under paragraph (1)(A)(i) or (3)(A)(i), shall establish a rural partnership council in accordance with subsection (b); and ``(ii) that Council shall submit an application to-- ``(I) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021-- ``(aa) the one or more applicable States; and ``(bb) the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area; or ``(II) after the date described in subclause (I), the Secretary. ``(B) Approval.-- ``(i) States.--The one or more States that receive an application under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(aa), in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, shall approve the Council as eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant if-- ``(I) the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied; and ``(II) the area to be represented by the Council-- ``(aa) is of practicable geographic size; and ``(bb) demonstrates evidence of economic, social, and cultural cooperation that enhances the potential for comprehensive, asset-based regional development. ``(ii) Secretary.--Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, may approve applications received under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) if the requirements described in clause (i) are satisfied. ``(3) Indian reservations.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant-- ``(i) an Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction over a reservation shall establish a rural partnership council in accordance with subsection (b); and ``(ii) that Council shall submit an application to the Secretary. ``(B) Approval.-- ``(i) In general.--On receipt of an application that was submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, shall approve the Council as eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant if the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied. ``(ii) Subsequent applications.--Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, may approve applications submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021 if the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied. ``(b) Membership.--Each Council-- ``(1) shall include one or more representatives of-- ``(A) a District Organization (as defined in section 300.3 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) or a comparable regional planning organization if there is no applicable District Organization; ``(B) one or more units of local government, or one or more entities designated by a unit of local government, within the applicable area; and ``(C) a public or nonprofit organization; ``(2) may include one or more representatives of-- ``(A) an economic development or other community or labor organization; ``(B) a financial institution, including a community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702)); ``(C) a philanthropic organization; ``(D) a rural cooperative; ``(E) an entity with experience in the development of cooperatives; ``(F) an institution of higher education; ``(G) elementary or secondary education; ``(H) a private entity; ``(I) a Tribal organization; ``(J) a metropolitan planning organization (as defined in section 134(b) of title 23, United States Code); ``(K) any other regional planning organization; or ``(L) any other entity, as determined to be appropriate by the Council; and ``(3) shall be composed of an odd number of members. ``(c) Revisions.-- ``(1) In general.--Not more frequently than once every 5 years, a Council may submit to the one or more applicable States, or to the Secretary in the case of a Council established by an Indian Tribe, an application to revise the geographic boundary of the applicable area represented by the Council. ``(2) Final approval by secretary.--An application submitted to one or more States under paragraph (1) shall be subject to final approval by the Secretary. ``SEC. 385D. RURAL PARTNERSHIP BLOCK GRANTS. ``(a) Allocation of Funds.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall allocate rural partnership block grant funds to Councils proportionately based on the population of each area represented by a Council. ``(2) High poverty rates.--The Secretary shall allocate to a Council an amount equal to 3 times the applicable amount under paragraph (1) with respect to each individual residing in a census tract, or a group of contiguous census tracts, that-- ``(A) has a poverty rate of 20 percent or greater; and ``(B) is within or comprises the applicable area. ``(b) Distribution.--The Secretary shall distribute rural partnership block grant funds annually to each Council during the term of the rural partnership block grant. ``(c) Term.--A rural partnership block grant-- ``(1) shall be for a term of 5 years; and ``(2) may be renewed. ``(d) Grant Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--Each Council shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary, under which the Council, in coordination with the Secretary, shall establish performance measures and reporting requirements that shall be met by the end of each year for which the Council receives funds under the Fund. ``(2) Violations.--If the Secretary determines that a Council has failed to meet any requirements of the applicable agreement under paragraph (1), is not making reasonable progress towards meeting that requirement, or is otherwise in violation of that agreement, the Secretary may-- ``(A) withhold funds under the Fund until the Council remedies the applicable violation; or ``(B) terminate the agreement. ``SEC. 385E. RURAL PARTNERSHIP PLANS. ``(a) Establishment.--Each Council shall establish, maintain, evaluate, and report to the Secretary progress on a rural partnership plan in accordance with this section. ``(b) Coordination With Other Plans.-- ``(1) In general.--In developing a Plan under this section, a Council is encouraged to utilize existing Federal plans, and existing State, regional, or Tribal plans, so as to reduce duplicative efforts and align Federal investment. ``(2) Federal plans.--Existing Federal plans referred to in paragraph (1) include-- ``(A) the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy of the Economic Development Administration; ``(B) a local plan, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102); ``(C) the Consolidated Plan of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; ``(D) plans developed by metropolitan planning organizations under section 134 of title 23, United States Code; ``(E) plans developed by regional transportation planning organizations designated under section 135(m) of title 23, United States Code, or section 5304(l) of title 49, United States Code (commonly known as a `rural transportation planning organization'); ``(F) emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation plans required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; ``(G) the Drinking Water Action Plan of the Environmental Protection Agency; ``(H) a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a))); and ``(I) strategic plans developed by Federal regional commissions, including-- ``(i) the Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code; ``(ii) the Delta Regional Authority established under subtitle F of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.); ``(iii) the Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277); ``(iv) the Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code; ``(v) the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq.); ``(vi) the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code; and ``(vii) the Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code. ``(c) Contents.--To the maximum extent practicable, a Plan shall include-- ``(1) a plan to coordinate and build capacity across jurisdictions in the applicable area to develop and implement the Plan, including by targeting assistance to high-poverty and other struggling areas within that region; ``(2) a plan that outlines feasible steps and achievable goals, timelines, and strategies for implementing the Plan, including making interjurisdictional agreements that provide for cooperative and coordinated approaches to achieving the goals of the Plan; ``(3) a prioritization of projects for funding and implementation, when practicable, including by providing-- ``(A) a description of each prioritized project proposed to be carried out; and ``(B) a budget for each project described in subparagraph (A) that includes-- ``(i) preliminary actions that have been or must be taken at the local or regional level to implement the project; ``(ii) the anticipated Federal share of the cost of the project; and ``(iii) a description of the source of the non-Federal share of funds or in-kind contributions for the project; ``(4) an assessment of current and future trends in the applicable area, which may include-- ``(A) population growth or loss, and demographic changes, in the region; ``(B) accessibility of job centers within the region to public transportation facilities and housing; ``(C) infrastructure needs in the region, including-- ``(i) projected water needs and sources; ``(ii) any need for sewer infrastructure; ``(iii) the existence of flood plains; ``(iv) the needs of local and regional food systems, agricultural producers, and value- added agricultural industries; and ``(v) any need for affordable, high-speed internet, including new technologies for mobile internet services and for affordable, reliable cellular phone coverage; ``(D) challenges in basic services within the region, including pressing health challenges; ``(E) skills and education for in-demand, quality jobs and for regional economic development, which may include retraining and education of incumbent or displaced workers; and ``(F) access to private debt and investment capital; ``(5) a plan to develop opportunities for economic diversification and innovation within the applicable area, with particular attention to-- ``(A) agricultural diversification and supply chain development; ``(B) the conversion of existing businesses to employee or local ownership, such as a cooperative; ``(C) entrepreneurial support; ``(D) clean energy; ``(E) manufacturing; and ``(F) technological innovation; ``(6) a plan for improving environmental resiliency, efficient land use, remediation of brownfields and other contaminated properties for re-use, mixed-use development, and the preservation of agricultural, green, and open space, including-- ``(A) an assessment of projected loss of agricultural and rural land and other green space to development; and ``(B) a description of methods to minimize loss described in subparagraph (A); ``(7) a plan for ensuring that no community or county in the applicable area is excluded from receiving assistance through the rural partnership block grant, including timelines and goals for targeting assistance to high-poverty census tracts included in the area; ``(8) a plan for building greater collaboration between-- ``(A) rural population centers and neighboring rural areas of the applicable area; and ``(B) the applicable area and neighboring urban areas; ``(9) a plan for the creation and preservation of workforce housing and affordable, energy-efficient housing for all ages, incomes, races, and ethnicities, including-- ``(A) cooperative housing; and ``(B) limited equity cooperative housing; ``(10) a plan to develop opportunities to revitalize existing communities, including infill development and utilizing existing assets, such as natural assets and public infrastructure; and ``(11) such other information or plans as a Council or the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(d) Approval.-- ``(1) In general.--Not less frequently than annually, each Council shall approve a Plan by a majority vote of the members of the Council for submission to the Secretary for final approval under paragraph (2). ``(2) Approval by secretary.--On receipt of a Plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary may approve or disapprove the Plan. ``SEC. 385F. USE OF GRANT FUNDS. ``(a) Planning.--During the first 2 years of the term of a rural partnership block grant, a Council may use the funds for comprehensive planning and capacity building to implement a Plan. ``(b) Implementation.-- ``(1) In general.--A Council shall use funds under a rural partnership block grant to implement a Plan. ``(2) Permissible uses.--In using funds to implement a Plan under paragraph (1), a Council may use the funds-- ``(A) to support the development of critical infrastructure necessary to facilitate economic development in the applicable area, including high- speed internet, including new technologies for mobile internet services and for affordable, reliable cellular phone coverage; ``(B) to support activities to achieve greater economic and environmental resiliency, including for emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and hazard mitigation; ``(C) to provide assistance to entities within the applicable area that provide basic public services, such as-- ``(i) child care centers; ``(ii) nonprofit health care, including community health centers, primary and emergency medical care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment providers; ``(iii) public libraries; ``(iv) community centers; ``(v) public schools; and ``(vi) nonprofit technology centers, including business incubators and business accelerators; ``(D) to provide assistance with education, job training, workforce development, or other needs relating to the development and maintenance of a strong workforce and support of youth, unemployed, underemployed, dislocated, disabled, adult, and incumbent workers and individuals with a barrier to employment; ``(E) to provide assistance in the development of innovative collaborations that link public, private, and philanthropic resources to achieve collaboratively designed regional advancement; ``(F) to promote and use employee ownership, cooperatives, and local ownership in the development of infrastructure, businesses, and community services; ``(G) to acquire, or demolish improvements on, real property; ``(H) to construct or rehabilitate residential or nonresidential structures; ``(I) to develop new affordable low-income and workforce housing options that ensure mixed-income development; ``(J) to construct public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, community centers, and the conversion of school buildings for other purposes that are eligible for funding under this subsection; ``(K) to establish new connections between rural population centers and neighboring rural areas within the applicable area, and between the applicable area and urban areas, relating to systems such as the supply of clean energy, workforce sheds, food systems, supply chains, commuting patterns, and outdoor recreation; ``(L) to carry out activities relating to-- ``(i) energy conservation; ``(ii) the development, storage, and use of clean energy resources; and ``(iii) bio-based manufacturing; ``(M) to rebuild and modernize infrastructure and expand investment to support agricultural diversification and supply chain development; ``(N) to promote integrated transportation, housing, energy, and economic development activities carried out across policy areas and governmental jurisdictions; ``(O) to coordinate business development, land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure planning processes across jurisdictions and agencies; ``(P) to address public health needs, including-- ``(i) access to mental health and substance abuse services; and ``(ii) access to healthy, locally, and regionally grown foods; ``(Q) to encourage entrepreneurship and the scale- up of existing business operations by-- ``(i) improving access to capital, including market-based financing, such as angel, venture, equity, and equity-like capital; ``(ii) facilitating collaboration between entrepreneurs and institutions of higher education and applied research institutions for the purposes of commercialization of research or adoption of technology or processes; ``(iii) assisting with integration into a supply chain; and ``(iv) providing mentor, networking, and support services for entrepreneurs, including establishing business incubators or accelerators; ``(R) to develop innovative public and private collaborations for investments in the applicable area; ``(S) to use arts and culture for improvements in economic development, education, training, and quality of life; ``(T) to revitalize downtown corridors and other community centers to create vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods; ``(U) to expand access to domestic and international markets for businesses and agricultural producers; ``(V) to lead development programming for organizations or cohorts of organizations included in the Plan; ``(W) to provide matching funds for other Federal funding if that other Federal funding is for a project that is in accordance with the goals of the Plan; ``(X) to promote the use of energy efficiency in applicable projects; and ``(Y) to provide technical assistance for cooperative conversions, startups, and expansions, including education on cooperative governance. ``SEC. 385G. ACCESS TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS. ``(a) Definition of Rural Development Program.--In this section, the term `rural development program' means-- ``(1) community facility direct and guaranteed loans under section 306(a); ``(2) water or waste disposal grants or direct or guaranteed loans under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 306(a); ``(3) community facility grants under paragraph (19), (20), or (21) of section 306(a); ``(4) the rural cooperative development grant program established under section 310B(e); ``(5) business and industry guaranteed loans under section 310B(g); ``(6) the rural microentrepreneur assistance program established under section 379E; ``(7) the rural broadband access program established under title VI of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb et seq.); ``(8) value-added producer grants under section 210A(d)(5) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(5)); ``(9) the Healthy Food Financing Initiative established under section 243 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6953); ``(10) the Rural Energy for America Program established under section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107); ``(11) the rural energy savings program under section 6407 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107a); ``(12) rural rental housing direct loans under section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485); ``(13) the housing preservation grant program under section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490m); ``(14) loan guarantees for multifamily rental housing in rural areas under section 538 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490p-2); ``(15) housing preservation and revitalization demonstration loans and grants provided by the Rural Housing Service; and ``(16) multifamily housing transfer and prepayment technical assistance grants provided by the Rural Housing Service. ``(b) Waiver of Matching Funds Requirements.--The Secretary shall waive any matching funds requirement under a rural development program for a project that is carried out in an applicable area that is within or comprises a census tract, or a group of contiguous census tracts, that has a poverty rate of 20 percent or greater. ``(c) Priority Consideration for Other Rural Development Programs.--The Secretary shall give priority under a rural development program for an application for a project that-- ``(1) is included in and supports a Plan; ``(2) is eligible for the applicable program from which the funds were set aside; and ``(3) is carried out in the applicable area covered by the Plan. ``(d) Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting as the Chair of the Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development established by section 6306 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2204b-3), may invite a member of that Council to give priority under the programs carried out by the member for a project that satisfies the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c). ``SEC. 385H. CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERS. ``(a) Capacity Building.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide to a Council training, education, support, and advice to enhance the technical assistance, research, organizational, and other capacities of the Council in carrying out activities under the Fund. ``(2) Activities.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Rural Development Innovation Center established by the Secretary of Agriculture or through a contract for services entered into with an eligible technical assistance provider, may provide training, education, support, and advice that addresses-- ``(A) emergent innovative opportunities that are not covered by an existing Plan; ``(B) entrepreneurial opportunities to advance the goals of the Fund; ``(C) opportunities to advance a more integrative rural policy framework for the United States, including building regional connections between urban areas and rural areas; ``(D) with support from the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Agriculture, the tracking, collection, and analysis of data and measurements for assessing the progress of Plans; and ``(E) best practices based on-- ``(i) the experiences of Councils; and ``(ii) domestic and international rural development practices. ``(b) Rural Future Leadership Institute.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a Rural Future Leadership Institute (referred to in this subsection as the `Institute'). ``(2) Selection of entities.-- ``(A) In general.--Under the Institute, each year the Secretary shall select individuals to participate in the Institute. ``(B) Preference.--In selecting individuals to participate in the Institute under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give preference to an individual residing in, or directly assisting, an area represented by a Council. ``(3) Activities.--The Secretary shall provide to each individual that is selected to participate in the Institute under paragraph (2) year-long programming such as-- ``(A) skill-building seminars; ``(B) best practice reviews; ``(C) site visits; ``(D) performance measurement and data analytics; and ``(E) other training and capacity building activities. ``(4) Peer exchange program.--In carrying out the Institute, the Secretary shall establish a peer exchange program within and across areas represented by Councils to promote industry-leading practices, innovations relating to the organizational development, program delivery, and regional initiatives of the Councils, and opportunities to build collaborative relationships between urban leaders and rural leaders. ``(c) Rural Future Corps.-- ``(1) Definition of americorps participant.--In this subsection, the term `AmeriCorps participant' means a participant under subtitle C of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.) who received an approved national service position provided under section 121(b) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 12571(b)). ``(2) Establishment.--The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service under section 121(b) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571(b)) to establish a Rural Future Corps in which AmeriCorps participants shall serve in areas represented by Councils, to implement the Plans of the Councils, including serving through-- ``(A) expansion of critical services such as child care, health, nutrition assistance, education, and job training; and ``(B) strengthening the capacity of units of local government and economic, community, and cooperative development organizations to implement community and economic development activities. ``(3) Retention.--On completion of service of an AmeriCorps participant in the Rural Future Corps, the Secretary shall encourage the retention of the participant in the applicable area in which the participant served. ``(4) Relationship to national service programs.-- Notwithstanding section 122(a) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12752(a)), for purposes of that Act, the approved national service positions provided under the agreement for the Rural Future Corps program will be considered to be used to support a national service program under section 122(b) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 12572(b)). ``(d) Map.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Agriculture, shall make publicly available on a website a map of areas represented by Councils, including, with respect to each area, the members of the Council. ``(e) Technical Assistance Partners.--The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under section 607(b)(4) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4)) with an eligible technical assistance provider to provide technical assistance to the Secretary and Councils in carrying out the Fund. ``SEC. 385I. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. ``(a) Evaluations.--Not later than the last day of the fourth year of the first rural partnership block grant awarded to a Council, and annually thereafter-- ``(1) the Secretary shall evaluate the performance of the Council in carrying out the Plan of the Council in relation to the benchmarks established under subsection (b); and ``(2) the Council shall use the evaluation under paragraph (1) in updating the Plan under section 385E(d)(1). ``(b) Reporting Benchmarks.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in coordination with Councils and national providers of technical assistance under section 385H(e), shall establish annual reporting benchmarks relating to the purposes of the Fund. ``(2) Existing measures.--In establishing reporting benchmarks under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider relevant existing performance measures used in programs of the rural development mission area-- ``(A) to achieve alignment with those programs; and ``(B) to allow for opportunities for a partnership block grant to leverage other funding provided under those programs. ``(c) Reports.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) not less frequently than annually, prepare and submit to Congress a report describing-- ``(A) the implementation of the Fund; and ``(B) an assessment of future goals for the Fund; and ``(2) include the assessment described in paragraph (1)(B) in the comprehensive rural development strategy under section 607(c) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2204b(c)). ``SEC. 385J. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Fund $10,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, of which-- ``(1) $100,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be used for administrative functions, including staff and information technology infrastructure, of the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration; and ``(2) $40,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 385H.''. <all>

Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the United States, and for other purposes.

Rebuild Rural America Act of 2021

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

H.R.2114

Health

Essential Caregivers Act of 2021 This bill requires skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled to establish an essential caregivers program during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled to permit certain essential caregiver visitors during a public health emergency under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Essential Caregivers Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING CERTAIN FACILITIES TO PERMIT ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER VISITORS DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Skilled Nursing Facilities; Nursing Facilities.--Section 1819(c) and 1919(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i-3(c), 1396r(c)) are each amended-- (1) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(F) establish and maintain, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph and ending on the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), the essential caregiver visitor program described in paragraph (7).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Essential caregiver visitor program.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes subparagraph (F) of paragraph (3), the essential caregiver visitor program described in this paragraph is a program established by a facility described in such paragraph under which such facility-- ``(i) allows each resident of such facility to elect not more than 2 essential caregivers (as defined in subparagraph (C)) to visit such resident at such facility; ``(ii) permits each such caregiver so elected by such resident to provide care to such resident at such facility for up to 8 hours every day; and ``(iii) enforces each agreement described in subparagraph (C)(iv) with respect to an essential caregiver. ``(B) Presumption of election.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), in the case of a resident who is unable, by reason of physical or mental disability, to make an election described in such subparagraph, 2 of the following individuals who are essential caregivers (as defined in subparagraph (C)), as selected by the legal guardian of such resident, shall be deemed to have been so elected by such resident: ``(i) A relative of such resident. ``(ii) The power of attorney of such resident. ``(iii) The health care proxy of such resident. ``(C) Essential caregiver defined.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `essential caregiver' means, with respect to a resident of a facility described in subparagraph (A), an individual who-- ``(i) furnished care to such resident prior to the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B); ``(ii) will provide activities of daily living (as determined appropriate by the facility) or emotional support to such resident, in accordance with the care plan of such resident; ``(iii) the facility approves to furnish such activities or support; ``(iv) agrees to-- ``(I) follow all safety protocols established by such facility (including the use of personal protective equipment and any mandatory COVID-19- related training); ``(II) provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry to such facility for the first time, and then weekly thereafter; ``(III) only visit with such resident in a private room and maintain distance from other residents and staff; and ``(IV) undergo screening for COVID- 19 in the same manner as staff of such facility; and ``(v) provides a signed waiver to such facility agreeing not to hold such facility liable for any transmission of COVID-19 to the individual that may occur at such facility.''. (b) Intermediate Care Facilities for the Intellectually Disabled.-- Section 1905(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) the institution established and maintains, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), the essential caregiver program described in section 1919(c)(7) in the same manner as if such institution were a nursing facility.''. <all>

Essential Caregivers Act of 2021

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled to permit certain essential caregiver visitors during a public health emergency under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Essential Caregivers Act of 2021

Rep. Tenney, Claudia

R

NY

H.R.4473

Public Lands and Natural Resources

John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

To reauthorize the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF JOHN H. CHAFEE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR. Section 10(a) of Public Law 99-647 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 100 Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat. 3804) is amended by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2036''. <all>

John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021

To reauthorize the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.

John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021

Rep. McGovern, James P.

D

MA

H.R.281

Crime and Law Enforcement

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021 This bill shifts the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of District of Columbia laws from the Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia (Attorney General for the District) or his or her assistants to the head of the office designated under District local law as the one responsible for conducting such prosecutions (local prosecutor's office) or his or her assistants. An indictment or information brought in the name of

To assign the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of the laws of the District of Columbia to the head of a local prosecutor's office designated under local law of the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF LOCAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE FOR CONDUCT OF ALL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROSECUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 23-101, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prosecutions for violations of all police or municipal ordinances or regulations of the District of Columbia and for violations of all penal statutes of the District of Columbia in the nature of police or municipal regulations shall be conducted in the name of the District of Columbia by the head of the local prosecutor's office or the assistants of the head of such office, except as may otherwise be provided in any such ordinance, regulation, or statute. ``(b) An indictment or information brought in the name of the United States in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia may include charges of offenses prosecutable by the District of Columbia if the head of the local prosecutor's office consents to the inclusion of such charges in writing. ``(c) An indictment or information brought in the name of the District of Columbia in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia may be joined for trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia with an indictment or information brought in that court if the offenses charged therein could have been joined in the same indictment or information and if the head of the local prosecutor's office consents to such joinder. ``(d) In this section, the `local prosecutor's office' is the office designated under local law of the District of Columbia as the office responsible for conducting prosecutions under this section. ``(e) Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Attorney General of the United States or the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of the laws of the United States.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Appeals.--Section 23-104, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel'' each place it appears in subsections (a)(1), (b), and (d), and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (2) Proceedings to establish previous convictions.--Section 23-111(a)(1), D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (3) Definition of prosecutor.--Section 23-501(3), D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (4) Disposition of property seized under search warrant.-- Section 23-525, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (5) Deposit of seized currency.--Section 23-532(b)(1), D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (6) Consultation in promulgation of regulations regarding warrant and arrest procedures.--Section 23-533, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking ``Corporation Counsel'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (7) Recommendations by pretrial services agency regarding release or detention; notice regarding failure to comply with conditions of release.--Section 23-1303, D.C. Official Code, is amended-- (A) in the sixth sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23- 101(d))''; and (B) in subsection (h)(5), by striking ``Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``head of the local prosecutor's office (as defined in section 23-101(d))''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to violations of District of Columbia ordinances, regulations, and statutes which occur after the expiration of the 6- month period which begins on the date on which a local law of the District of Columbia which designates the local prosecutor's office for purposes of section 23-101(d), D.C. Official Code (as amended by subsection (a)) takes effect. <all>

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021

To assign the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of the laws of the District of Columbia to the head of a local prosecutor's office designated under local law of the District of Columbia.

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes

D

DC

H.R.3867

Government Operations and Politics

Every Vote Counts Act This bill requires states to take certain actions to facilitate absentee voting for federal elections. First, the bill requires each state to establish an absentee ballot tracking program to track and confirm receipt of absentee ballots for federal elections. The Election Assistance Commission must make payments to states for establishing these programs. Next, the bill requires each state to provide in each county secured drop boxes at which individuals may drop off their completed absentee ballots for federal elections. These drop boxes must be (1) available beginning 45 days before the election; (2) accessible to individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language; (3) accessible by public transit; (4) available during all hours of the day; and (5) located in all communities within the county, including rural communities and on tribal lands. States must also post the requirements for absentee ballots to be counted and tabulated in the election. Further, the bill outlines additional requirements that a state must meet in determining the number and location of drop boxes. The bill also requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop alternatives to signature matching for verifying the identity of an individual who is voting by absentee ballot.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from establishing certain restrictions on voting by mail in an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Every Vote Counts Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congress has the authority under article 1, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States to enact laws governing the time, place, and manner of Federal elections. (2) Congress has the authority under section 2 of the 15th Amendment to enforce the right of citizens of the United States to vote, which shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, by legislation. (3) Section 1 of the 14th Amendment guarantees due process of law and equal protection of the laws. (4) The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Voting provides the citizenry with a vital check on their elected officials and grants people the political power necessary to exercise and defend the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution. (5) As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. explained in a speech delivered on May 17, 1957, ``So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right to vote I do not possess myself. I cannot make up my mind--it is made up for me. I cannot live as a democratic citizen, observing the laws I have helped to enact--I can only submit to the edict of others''. (6) The right to vote for all Americans is fundamental and rules for voting and election administration should protect the right to vote and promote voter participation. (7) Waiting in long lines discourages people from voting, undermines confidence in the electoral system, and imposes economic costs on voters. (8) Multiple studies have shown that voters of all races are more likely to wait in line to vote longer in counties with higher population density, and Latino and Black voters disproportionately live in these areas. (9) One way voting in communities of color has been suppressed is through long waits at polling locations. Studies have shown a number of contributing factors, including the drastic reduction of early voting days, poor allocation of resources to certain communities, cuts to election funding, and a reduction of polling locations. (10) These problems led to the creation of the bipartisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration, which issued a 2014 report that set forth a standard: ``No citizen should have to wait more than 30 minutes to vote''. (11) Basic constitutional principles of fairness and equal protection require an equal opportunity for citizens of the United States to vote in Federal elections. The right to vote may not be abridged or denied by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, gender, or previous condition of servitude. The 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments to the Constitution empower Congress to enact measures to protect the right to vote in Federal elections. The 8th Amendment to the Constitution provides for no excessive bail to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. (12) American Indian and Alaska Native voters face unique obstacles in a vote-by-mail system. Tribal communities in rural areas often do not have traditional residential mailing addresses and have limited access to transportation. Tribal members have distant rural post offices, slow mail routes, limited numbers of post office operation, and too few post office boxes. As a result, rural Tribal communities require distinct voting accommodations to ensure participation in a vote-by-mail system. (13) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Elections Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council and Sector Coordinating Councils Joint COVID Working Group designated ballot drop boxes are a secure and convenient means for votes to return their mail ballot. (14) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Elections Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council and Sector Coordinating Councils Joint COVID Working Group says best practices require one drop box for every 15,000 voters and no more than 50 miles in between drop boxes in rural areas. SEC. 3. ABSENTEE BALLOT TRACKING PROGRAM. (a) Requirements.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. ABSENTEE BALLOT TRACKING PROGRAM. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall carry out a program to track and confirm the receipt of absentee ballots in an election for Federal office under which the State or local election official responsible for the receipt of voted absentee ballots in the election carries out procedures to track and confirm the receipt of such ballots, and makes information on the receipt of such ballots available to the individual who cast the ballot, by means of online access using the Internet site of the official's office. ``(b) Information on Whether Vote Was Counted.--The information referred to under subsection (a) with respect to the receipt of an absentee ballot shall include information regarding whether the vote cast on the ballot was counted, and, in the case of a vote which was not counted, the reasons therefor. ``(c) Use of Toll-Free Telephone Number by Officials Without Internet Site.--A program established by a State or local election official whose office does not have an Internet site may meet the requirements of subsection (a) if the official has established a toll- free telephone number that may be used by an individual who cast an absentee ballot to obtain the information on the receipt of the voted absentee ballot as provided under such subsection. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office.''. (b) Reimbursement for Costs Incurred by States in Establishing Program.--Subtitle D of title II of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART 7--PAYMENTS TO REIMBURSE STATES FOR COSTS INCURRED IN ESTABLISHING PROGRAM TO TRACK AND CONFIRM RECEIPT OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS ``SEC. 297. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(a) Payments For Costs of Program.--In accordance with this section, the Commission shall make a payment to a State to reimburse the State for the costs incurred in establishing the absentee ballot tracking program under section 305 (including costs incurred prior to the date of the enactment of this part). ``(b) Certification of Compliance and Costs.-- ``(1) Certification required.--In order to receive a payment under this section, a State shall submit to the Commission a statement containing-- ``(A) a certification that the State has established an absentee ballot tracking program with respect to elections for Federal office held in the State; and ``(B) a statement of the costs incurred by the State in establishing the program. ``(2) Amount of payment.--The amount of a payment made to a State under this section shall be equal to the costs incurred by the State in establishing the absentee ballot tracking program, as set forth in the statement submitted under paragraph (1), except that such amount may not exceed the product of-- ``(A) the number of jurisdictions in the State which are responsible for operating the program; and ``(B) $3,000. ``(3) Limit on number of payments received.--A State may not receive more than one payment under this part. ``SEC. 297A. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``(a) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for fiscal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for payments under this part. ``(b) Continuing Availability of Funds.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available until expended.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``sections 301, 302, and 303'' and inserting ``subtitle A of title III''. (d) Clerical Amendments.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle D of title II the following: ``Part 7--Payments To Reimburse States for Costs Incurred in Establishing Program To Track and Confirm Receipt of Absentee Ballots ``Sec. 297. Payments to States. ``Sec. 297A. Authorization of appropriations.''; (2) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (3) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Absentee ballot tracking program.''. SEC. 4. REQUIRING STATES TO PROVIDE SECURED DROP BOXES FOR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. (a) Requirement.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.), as amended by section 3(a), is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. 305. USE OF SECURED DROP BOXES FOR VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS. ``(a) Requiring Use of Drop Boxes.--In each county in the State, each State shall provide in-person, secured, and clearly labeled drop boxes at which individuals may, at any time during the period described in subsection (b), drop off voted absentee ballots in an election for Federal office. ``(b) Minimum Period for Availability of Drop Boxes.--The period described in this subsection is, with respect to an election, the period which begins 45 days before the date of the election and which ends at the time the polls close for the election in the county involved. ``(c) Accessibility.-- ``(1) In general.--Each State shall ensure that the drop boxes provided under this section are accessible for use-- ``(A) by individuals with disabilities, as determined in consultation with the protection and advocacy systems (as defined in section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15002)) of the State; and ``(B) by individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. ``(2) Determination of accessibility for individuals with disabilities.--For purposes of this subsection, drop boxes shall be considered to be accessible for use by individuals with disabilities if the drop boxes meet such criteria as the Attorney General may establish for such purposes. ``(3) Rule of construction.--If a State provides a drop box under this section on the grounds of or inside a building or facility which serves as a polling place for an election during the period described in subsection (b), nothing in this subsection may be construed to waive any requirements regarding the accessibility of such polling place for the use of individuals with disabilities or individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. ``(d) Number of Drop Boxes.-- ``(1) Formula for determination of number.--The number of drop boxes provided under this section in a county with respect to an election shall be determined as follows: ``(A) In the case of a county in which the number of individuals who are residents of the county and who are registered to vote in the election is equal to or greater than 20,000, the number of drop boxes shall be a number equal to or greater than the number of such individuals divided by 20,000 (rounded to the nearest whole number). ``(B) In the case of any other county, the number of drop boxes shall be equal to or greater than one. ``(2) Timing.--For purposes of this subsection, the number of individuals who reside in a county and who are registered to vote in the election shall be determined as of the 90th day before the date of the election. ``(e) Location of Drop Boxes.--The State shall determine the location of drop boxes provided under this section in a county on the basis of criteria which ensure that the drop boxes are-- ``(1) available to all voters on a non-discriminatory basis; ``(2) accessible to voters with disabilities (in accordance with subsection (c)); ``(3) accessible by public transportation to the greatest extent possible; ``(4) available during all hours of the day; and ``(5) sufficiently available in all communities in the county, including rural communities and on Tribal lands within the county (subject to subsection (f)). ``(f) Rules for Drop Boxes on Tribal Lands.--In making a determination of the number and location of drop boxes provided under this section on Tribal lands in a county, the appropriate State and local election officials shall-- ``(1) consult with Tribal leaders prior to making the determination; and ``(2) take into account criteria such as the availability of direct-to-door residential mail delivery, the distance and time necessary to travel to the drop box locations (including in inclement weather), modes of transportation available, conditions of roads, and the availability (if any) of public transportation. ``(g) Posting of Information.--On or adjacent to each drop box provided under this section, the State shall post information on the requirements that voted absentee ballots must meet in order to be counted and tabulated in the election. ``(h) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 3(d), is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following new item: ``Sec. 305. Use of secured drop boxes for voted absentee ballots.''. SEC. 5. DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE VERIFICATION METHODS. (a) Development of Standards.--The National Institute of Standards, in consultation with the Election Assistance Commission, shall develop standards for the use of alternative methods which could be used in place of signature verification requirements for purposes of verifying the identification of an individual voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office. (b) Public Notice and Comment.--The National Institute of Standards shall solicit comments from the public in the development of standards under paragraph (1). (c) Deadline.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Institute of Standards shall publish the standards developed under paragraph (1). <all>

Every Vote Counts Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from establishing certain restrictions on voting by mail in an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Every Vote Counts Act

Rep. Demings, Val Butler

D

FL

H.R.2223

Crime and Law Enforcement

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to transporting a minor across state lines for an abortion. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across a state line to obtain an abortion without satisfying the requirements of a parental involvement law in the minor's resident state. A parental involvement law requires parental consent or notification, or judicial authorization, for a minor to obtain an abortion. The bill prohibits an individual who has committed incest with a minor from knowingly transporting the minor across a state line to receive an abortion. Finally, the bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform or induce an abortion on an out-of-state minor without first notifying the minor's parent.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act''. SEC. 2. TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS IN CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO ABORTION. Title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117 the following: ``CHAPTER 117A--TRANSPORTATION OF MINORS IN CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO ABORTION ``Sec. ``2431. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. ``2432. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion. ``Sec. 2431. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion ``(a) Offense.-- ``(1) Generally.--Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that such minor obtain an abortion, and thereby in fact abridges the right of a parent under a law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision, in force in the State where the minor resides, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. ``(2) Definition.--For the purposes of this subsection, an abridgement of the right of a parent occurs if an abortion is performed or induced on the minor, in a State or a foreign nation other than the State where the minor resides, without the parental consent or notification, or the judicial authorization, that would have been required by that law had the abortion been performed in the State where the minor resides. ``(b) Exceptions.-- ``(1) The prohibition of subsection (a) does not apply if the abortion was necessary to save the life of the minor because her life was endangered by a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(2) A minor transported in violation of this section, and any parent of that minor, may not be prosecuted or sued for a violation of this section, a conspiracy to violate this section, or an offense under section 2 or 3 of this title based on a violation of this section. ``(c) Affirmative Defense.--It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for an offense, or to a civil action, based on a violation of this section that the defendant-- ``(1) reasonably believed, based on information the defendant obtained directly from a parent of the minor, that before the minor obtained the abortion, the parental consent or notification took place that would have been required by the law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision, had the abortion been performed in the State where the minor resides; or ``(2) was presented with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that a court in the minor's State of residence waived any parental notification required by the laws of that State, or otherwise authorized that the minor be allowed to procure an abortion. ``(d) Civil Action.--Any parent who suffers harm from a violation of subsection (a) may obtain appropriate relief in a civil action unless the parent has committed an act of incest with the minor subject to subsection (a). ``(e) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child; ``(2) the term `law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision' means a law-- ``(A) requiring, before an abortion is performed on a minor, either-- ``(i) the notification to, or consent of, a parent of that minor; or ``(ii) proceedings in a State court; and ``(B) that does not provide as an alternative to the requirements described in subparagraph (A) notification to or consent of any person or entity who is not described in that subparagraph; ``(3) the term `minor' means an individual who is not older than the maximum age requiring parental notification or consent, or proceedings in a State court, under the law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision; ``(4) the term `parent' means-- ``(A) a parent or guardian; ``(B) a legal custodian; or ``(C) a person standing in loco parentis who has care and control of the minor, and with whom the minor regularly resides, who is designated by the law requiring parental involvement in the minor's abortion decision as a person to whom notification, or from whom consent, is required; and ``(5) the term `State' includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, possession, or other territory of the United States, and any Indian tribe or reservation. ``Sec. 2432. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion ``Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports the minor across a State line with the intent that such minor obtain an abortion, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. For the purposes of this section, the terms `State', `minor', and `abortion' have, respectively, the definitions given those terms in section 2435.''. SEC. 3. CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION. Title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117A the following: ``CHAPTER 117B--CHILD INTERSTATE ABORTION NOTIFICATION ``Sec. ``2435. Child interstate abortion notification. ``Sec. 2435. Child interstate abortion notification ``(a) Offense.-- ``(1) Generally.--A physician who knowingly performs or induces an abortion on a minor in violation of the requirements of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. ``(2) Parental notification.--A physician who performs or induces an abortion on a minor who is a resident of a State other than the State in which the abortion is performed must provide, or cause his or her agent to provide, at least 24 hours actual notice to a parent of the minor before performing the abortion. If actual notice to such parent is not accomplished after a reasonable effort has been made, at least 24 hours constructive notice must be given to a parent before the abortion is performed. ``(b) Exceptions.--The notification requirement of subsection (a)(2) does not apply if-- ``(1) the abortion is performed or induced in a State that has, in force, a law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision and the physician complies with the requirements of that law; ``(2) the physician is presented with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that a court in the minor's State of residence has waived any parental notification required by the laws of that State, or has otherwise authorized that the minor be allowed to procure an abortion; ``(3) the minor declares in a signed written statement that she is the victim of sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse by a parent, and, before an abortion is performed on the minor, the physician notifies the authorities specified to receive reports of child abuse or neglect by the law of the State in which the minor resides of the known or suspected abuse or neglect; ``(4) the abortion is necessary to save the life of the minor because her life was endangered by a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, but an exception under this paragraph does not apply unless the attending physician or an agent of such physician, within 24 hours after completion of the abortion, notifies a parent in writing that an abortion was performed on the minor and of the circumstances that warranted invocation of this paragraph; or ``(5) the minor is physically accompanied by a person who presents the physician or his agent with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that he or she is in fact the parent of that minor. ``(c) Civil Action.--Any parent who suffers harm from a violation of subsection (a) may obtain appropriate relief in a civil action unless the parent has committed an act of incest with the minor subject to subsection (a). ``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead unborn child; ``(2) the term `actual notice' means the giving of written notice directly, in person, by the physician or any agent of the physician; ``(3) the term `constructive notice' means notice that is given by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery to the last known address of the person being notified, with delivery deemed to have occurred 48 hours following noon on the next day subsequent to mailing on which regular mail delivery takes place, days on which mail is not delivered excluded; ``(4) the term `law requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision' means a law-- ``(A) requiring, before an abortion is performed on a minor, either-- ``(i) the notification to, or consent of, a parent of that minor; or ``(ii) proceedings in a State court; and ``(B) that does not provide as an alternative to the requirements described in subparagraph (A) notification to or consent of any person or entity who is not described in that subparagraph; ``(5) the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years and who is not emancipated under the law of the State in which the minor resides; ``(6) the term `parent' means-- ``(A) a parent or guardian; ``(B) a legal custodian; or ``(C) a person standing in loco parentis who has care and control of the minor, and with whom the minor regularly resides, as determined by State law; ``(7) the term `physician' means a doctor of medicine legally authorized to practice medicine by the State in which such doctor practices medicine, or any other person legally empowered under State law to perform an abortion; and ``(8) the term `State' includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, possession, or other territory of the United States, and any Indian tribe or reservation.''. SEC. 4. CLERICAL AMENDMENT. The table of chapters at the beginning of part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 117 the following new items: ``117A. Transportation of minors in circumvention of certain 2431 laws relating to abortion. ``117B. Child interstate abortion notification.............. 2435''. SEC. 5. SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) The provisions of this Act shall be severable. If any provision of this Act, or any application thereof, is found unconstitutional, that finding shall not affect any provision or application of the Act not so adjudicated. (b) This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.

Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Rep. Johnson, Mike

R

LA

H.R.7327

Housing and Community Development

Protecting Rural Renters Act of 2022 This bill prevents the reallocation of unspent funding that states and territories received through the Emergency Rental Assistance program. This program provides funding to assist low-income households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with covering unmet rent and utility expenses. Cities and counties with populations over 200,000 may elect to receive funding directly, while states and territories receive the funding to administer assistance in all other areas. Under current law, if a jurisdiction fails to spend a minimum portion of its funds by a statutory deadline, the Department of the Treasury must reallocate those funds among jurisdictions that spent more than a specified portion of their initial allocation. The bill prohibits Treasury from reallocating unspent funds received by states and territories and requires Treasury to return to a state or territory any funds previously reallocated.

To encourage the timely use of funds provided under the emergency rental assistance programs administered by the Secretary of the Treasury, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Rural Renters Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN UNUSED FUNDS. (a) Consolidated Appropriations Act Funds.--Section 501(d) of subtitle A of title V of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a(d)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``other than a grantee described in subsection (b)(1)(B)(i)'' after ``by a grantee''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The Secretary shall require that any amount of funds reallocated pursuant to this subsection from a grantee described in subsection (b)(1)(B)(i) to another eligible grantee after September 30, 2021, but that remain unobligated by such other eligible grantee as of the date of enactment of this sentence, shall be returned to the original grantee described in subsection (b)(1)(B)(i) promptly upon such date of enactment.''. (b) ARPA Funds.--Section 3201(e) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058c(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``other than grantees described in subsection (f)(1)(A)'' after ``eligible grantees''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Return of certain reallocated funds.--The Secretary shall require that any amount of funds reallocated pursuant to this subsection from a grantee described in subsection (f)(1)(A) to another eligible grantee after March 31, 2022, but that remain unobligated by such other eligible grantee as of the date of enactment of this paragraph, shall be returned to the original grantee described in subsection (f)(1)(A) promptly upon such date of enactment.''. <all>

Protecting Rural Renters Act of 2022

To encourage the timely use of funds provided under the emergency rental assistance programs administered by the Secretary of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

Protecting Rural Renters Act of 2022

Rep. Hill, J. French

R

AR

S.65

International Affairs

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor. The strategy must contain certain information, including a list of entities working with the government in Xinjiang to move forced labor or Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other persecuted groups out of Xinjiang. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall generally presume that goods produced by these entities and certain other entities, generally those sourcing material from Xinjiang or involved with Chinese government forced labor programs, are barred from importation into the United States. The bill also expands existing asset- and visa-blocking sanctions related to Xinjiang to cover foreign individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights abuses in connection with forced labor. The Department of State shall report to Congress a strategy to enhance international awareness of forced labor in Xinjiang and to address such forced labor.

To ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, the Government of the People's Republic of China has, since April 2017, arbitrarily detained more than 1,000,000 Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups in a system of extrajudicial mass internment camps, and has subjected detainees to forced labor, torture, political indoctrination, and other severe human rights abuses. (2) Forced labor, a severe form of human trafficking, exists within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region's system of mass internment camps, and throughout the region, and is confirmed by the testimony of former camp detainees, satellite imagery, and official leaked documents from the Government of the People's Republic of China as part of a targeted campaign of repression of Muslim ethnic minorities. (3) Researchers and civil society groups have issued reports documenting evidence that many factories and other suppliers in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are exploiting forced labor, on July 22, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce added 11 entities to the Entity List set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, after determining the entities had been ``implicated in human rights violations and abuses in the implementation of China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor and high- technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region''. (4) Since October 2019, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce has added a total of 48 entities of the Government of the People's Republic of China to the Entity List set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, in connection with their implication in human rights abuses in the implementation of China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor, and high-technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. As a consequence of their addition to the Entity List, comprehensive restrictions apply to the export, reexport, and in-country transfer of most United States-origin items to those 48 entities. Audits and traditional due diligence efforts to vet goods and supply chains in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are unreliable for identifying the absence of forced labor in the production of goods because of interference by the Government of the People's Republic of China, including through intimidation of potential witnesses and concealment of relevant information. (5) Reports cited by the Department of Labor estimate that hundreds of thousands of ex-detainees who are Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups in the People's Republic of China may be working in conditions of forced labor following detention in re-education camps. Moreover, nongovernmental organizations estimate that more than 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to work in factories across the People's Republic of China between 2017 and 2019, and some of them were sent directly from detention camps. (6) The Department of State's June 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report found, ``Authorities offer subsidies incentivizing Chinese companies to open factories in close proximity to the internment camps and to receive transferred detainees at satellite manufacturing sites in other provinces. Local governments receive additional funds for each inmate forced to work in these sites at a fraction of minimum wage or without any compensation. The government has transported tens of thousands of these individuals to other areas within Xinjiang and to other provinces for forced labor under the guise of poverty alleviation and industrial aid programs.''. (7) U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued 11 withhold release orders on goods suspected to be produced with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Goods subject to the withhold release orders include all cotton, cotton products, tomatoes, and tomato products, as well as certain garments, hair products, apparel, computer parts, and other goods. (8) In its 2019 annual report, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China found that goods reportedly produced with forced labor by current and former mass internment camp detainees included textiles, electronics, food products, shoes, tea, and handicrafts. (9) Under section 1091(a) of title 18, United States Code, a person commits genocide if the person ``whether in time of peace or in time of war and with the specific intent to destroy, in whole or in substantial part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group as such-- ``(1) kills members of that group; ``(2) causes serious bodily injury to members of that group; ``(3) causes the permanent impairment of the mental faculties of members of the group through drugs, torture, or similar techniques; ``(4) subjects the group to conditions of life that are intended to cause the physical destruction of the group in whole or in part; ``(5) imposes measures intended to prevent births within the group; or ``(6) transfers by force children of the group to another group.''. (10) As a direct result of the campaign of targeted and coercive population control of the Government of the People's Republic of China's against Uyghurs, the birthrate of the Uyghur population in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region plummeted by 24 percent from 2017 to 2018, with birthrates in the Uyghur majority regions of Hotan and Kashgar decreasing by more than 60 percent from 2015 to 2018. (11) The policies of the Government of the People's Republic of China are in contravention of its human rights commitments and obligations, including under-- (A) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (B) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which the People's Republic of China has signed but not yet ratified; and (C) the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children (commonly known as the ``Palermo Protocol''), to which the People's Republic of China has been a state party since February 2010. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. It is the policy of the United States-- (1) to strengthen the prohibition against the importation of goods made with forced labor, including by ensuring that the Government of the People's Republic of China does not undermine the effective enforcement of section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307), which prohibits the importation of all ``goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced or manufactured wholly or in part in any foreign country by . . . forced labor''; (2) to lead the international community in ending forced labor practices wherever such practices occur through all means available to the United States Government, including by stopping the importation of any goods made with forced labor, including those goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; (3) to actively work to prevent, publicly denounce, and end human trafficking, including with respect to forced labor, whether sponsored by the government of a foreign country or not, and to restore the lives of those affected by human trafficking, a modern form of slavery; (4) to regard the prevention of atrocities as a priority in the national interests of the United States; and (5) to address gross violations of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-- (A) through bilateral diplomatic channels and multilateral institutions in which both the United States and the People's Republic of China are members; and (B) using all the authorities available to the United States Government, including visa and financial sanctions, export restrictions, and import controls. SEC. 4. STRATEGY TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF GOODS MADE THROUGH FORCED LABOR IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION. (a) Public Comment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly, and in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Labor, publish in the Federal Register a notice soliciting public comments on how best to ensure that goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China, including by Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups in the People's Republic of China, and especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, are not imported into the United States. (2) Period for comment.--The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide the public with not less than 60 days to submit comments in response to the notice required by paragraph (1). (b) Public Hearing.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 45 days after the close of the period to submit comments under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Labor, the United States Trade Representative, and the Secretary of State shall jointly conduct a public hearing inviting witnesses to testify with respect to the use of forced labor in the People's Republic of China and potential measures, including the measures described in paragraph (2), to prevent the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China into the United States. (2) Measures described.--The measures described in this paragraph are-- (A) measures that can be taken to trace the origin of goods, offer greater supply chain transparency, and identify third country supply chain routes for goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China; and (B) other measures for ensuring that goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor do not enter the United States. (c) Development of Strategy.--After receiving public comments under subsection (a) and holding the hearing required by subsection (b), the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly, and in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, develop a strategy for preventing the importation into the United States of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China. (d) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (c) shall include the following: (1) A comprehensive assessment of the risk of importing goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the People's Republic of China, including from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region or made by Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups in any other part of the People's Republic of China, that identifies, to the extent feasible-- (A) threats, including through the potential involvement in supply chains of entities that may use forced labor, that could lead to the importation into the United States from the People's Republic of China, including through third countries, of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor; and (B) what procedures can be implemented or improved to reduce such threats. (2) A comprehensive description and evaluation-- (A) of ``pairing assistance'' and ``poverty alleviation'' or any other government labor scheme that includes the forced labor of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups outside of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region or similar programs of the People's Republic of China in which work or services are extracted from Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups through the threat of penalty or for which the Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, or members of other persecuted groups have not offered themselves voluntarily; and (B) that includes-- (i) a list of entities working with the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to move forced labor or Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other persecuted groups out of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; (ii) a list of products mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by entities on the list required by clause (i); (iii) a list of entities that exported products described in clause (ii) from the People's Republic of China into the United States; (iv) a list of facilities and entities, including the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, that source material from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region or from persons working with the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region or the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps for purposes of the ``poverty alleviation'' program or the ``pairing-assistance'' program or any other government labor scheme that uses forced or involuntary labor; (v) a plan for identifying additional facilities and entities described in clause (iv); (vi) an enforcement plan for each such entity, which may include issuing withhold release orders to support enforcement of section 5 with respect to the entity; (vii) a list of high-priority sectors for enforcement, which shall include cotton, tomatoes, and polysilicon; and (viii) an enforcement plan for each such high-priority sector. (3) Recommendations for efforts, initiatives, and tools and technologies to be adopted to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection can accurately identify and trace goods made in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region entering at any of the ports of the United States. (4) A description of how U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to enhance its use of legal authorities and other tools to ensure that no goods are entered at any of the ports of the United States in violation of section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307), including through the initiation of pilot programs to test the viability of technologies to assist in the examination of such goods. (5) Guidance to importers with respect to-- (A) due diligence, effective supply chain tracing, and supply chain management measures to ensure that such importers do not import any goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor from the People's Republic of China, especially from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; (B) the type, nature, and extent of evidence that demonstrates that goods originating in the People's Republic of China were not mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; and (C) the type, nature, and extent of evidence that demonstrates that goods originating in the People's Republic of China, including goods detained or seized pursuant to section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307), were not mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor. (6) A plan to coordinate and collaborate with appropriate nongovernmental organizations and private sector entities to implement and update the strategy developed under subsection (c). (e) Submission of Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, the United States Trade Representative, and the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- (A) in the case of the first such report, sets forth the strategy developed under subsection (c); and (B) in the case of any subsequent such report, sets forth any updates to the strategy. (2) Updates of certain matters.--Not less frequently than annually after the submission under paragraph (1)(A) of the strategy developed under subsection (c), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees updates to the strategy with respect to the matters described in clauses (i) through (vi) of subsection (d)(2)(B). (3) Form of report.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if necessary. (4) Public availability.--The unclassified portion of each report required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the application of regulations in effect on or measures taken before the date of the enactment of this Act to prevent the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor into the United States, including withhold release orders issued before such date of enactment. SEC. 5. REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT IMPORT PROHIBITION APPLIES TO GOODS MINED, PRODUCED, OR MANUFACTURED IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION OR BY CERTAIN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall, except as provided by subsection (b), apply a presumption that, with respect to any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China or produced by an entity on a list required by clause (i), (iii), or (iv) of section 4(d)(2)(B)-- (1) the importation of such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise is prohibited under section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307); and (2) such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise are not entitled to entry at any of the ports of the United States. (b) Exceptions.--The Commissioner shall apply the presumption under subsection (a) unless the Commissioner determines that-- (1) the importer of record has-- (A) fully complied with the guidance described in section 4(d)(5) and any regulations issued to implement that guidance; and (B) completely and substantively responded to all inquiries for information submitted by the Commissioner to ascertain whether the goods were mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor; and (2) the good was not mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced labor. (c) Report Required.--Not less frequently than every 180 days, the Commissioner shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report that lists all instances in which the Commissioner declined to apply the presumption under subsection (a) during the preceding 180-day period. (d) Regulations.--The Commissioner may prescribe regulations-- (1) to implement paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b); or (2) to amend any other regulations relating to withhold release orders in order to implement this section. (e) Effective Date.--This section takes effect on the date that is 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 6. DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY TO ADDRESS FORCED LABOR IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a United States strategy to promote initiatives to enhance international awareness of and to address forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The Secretary shall include in the report required by subsection (a) the following: (1) A plan to enhance bilateral and multilateral coordination, including sustained engagement with the governments of countries that are partners and allies of the United States, to end the use of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region for forced labor. (2) A description of public affairs, public diplomacy, and counter-messaging efforts to promote awareness of the human rights situation, including with respect to forced labor, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (3) A plan-- (A) to coordinate and collaborate with appropriate nongovernmental organizations and private sector entities to raise awareness about goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; and (B) to provide humanitarian assistance, including with respect to resettlement and advocacy for imprisoned family members, to Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups, including members of such groups formerly detained in mass internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (c) Additional Matters To Be Included.--The Secretary shall include in the report required by subsection (a), based on consultations with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury, the following: (1) To the extent practicable, a list of-- (A) entities in the People's Republic of China or affiliates of such entities that use or benefit from forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; and (B) foreign persons that act as agents of the entities or affiliates described in subparagraph (A) to import goods into the United States. (2) A plan for working with private sector entities seeking to conduct supply chain due diligence to prevent the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor into the United States. (3) A description of actions taken by the United States Government to address forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region under existing authorities, including-- (A) the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.); (B) the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-441; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note); and (C) the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note). (d) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, if necessary. SEC. 7. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS RELATING TO FORCED LABOR IN THE XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION. (a) In General.--Section 6(a)(1) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-145; 22 U.S.C. 6901 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Serious human rights abuses in connection with forced labor.''. (b) Effective Date; Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a)-- (1) takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) applies with respect to the first report required by section 6(a)(1) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 submitted after such date of enactment. (c) Transition Rule.-- (1) Interim report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the committees specified in section 6(a)(1) of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 a report that identifies each foreign person, including any official of the Government of the People's Republic of China, that the President determines is responsible for serious human rights abuses in connection with forced labor with respect to Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, or members of other Muslim minority groups, or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. (2) Imposition of sanctions.--The President shall impose sanctions under subsection (c) of section 6 of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 with respect to each foreign person identified in the report required by paragraph (1), subject to the provisions of subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) of that section. SEC. 8. SUNSET. Sections 4, 5, and 6 shall cease to have effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 8 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees a determination that the Government of the People's Republic of China has ended mass internment, forced labor, and any other gross violations of human rights experienced by Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tibetans, and members of other persecuted groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Forced labor.--The term ``forced labor''-- (A) has the meaning given that term in section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307); and (B) includes convict labor and indentured labor under penal sanctions. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or entity. (5) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. Passed the Senate July 14, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 65 _______________________________________________________________________

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

A bill to ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

H.R.2445

International Affairs

No Funding for Terrorists Act This bill prohibits the use of specified funds for the West Bank and Gaza that directly benefits the Palestinian Authority. Current law authorizes foreign aid for economic assistance to be made available for the West Bank and Gaza if the Department of State certifies that the Palestinian Authority is taking specified actions to end violence in the region. The bill repeals this authorization and prohibits the use of economic assistance funds for the West Bank and Gaza in a manner that directly benefits the Palestinian Authority.

To prohibit assistance to the West Bank and Gaza that directly benefits the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Funding for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO THE WEST BANK AND GAZA THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2021 and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act, or authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter, for assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; relating to Economic Support Fund) may be obligated or expended for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza that directly benefits the Palestinian Authority. (b) Repeal.--Section 1004 of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c- 1; Public Law 115-141) is repealed. <all>

No Funding for Terrorists Act

To prohibit assistance to the West Bank and Gaza that directly benefits the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.

No Funding for Terrorists Act

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor

R

GA

H.R.3839

Social Welfare

Notch Fairness Act of 2021 This bill increases Social Security retirement benefits for certain individuals born between 1917 and 1921, referred to as the Notch years. Currently, these individuals receive lower cost-of-living increases than individuals born in 1916 or earlier, as a result of legislative changes to Social Security benefits enacted in 1977. Under the bill, eligible individuals may elect to (1) recompute and increase their current primary insurance amount according to a specified schedule, or (2) receive lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow workers who attain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to choose either lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation formula under a new 10-year rule governing the transition to the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Notch Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEW GUARANTEED MINIMUM PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT WHERE ELIGIBILITY ARISES DURING TRANSITIONAL PERIOD. (a) In General.--Section 215(a) of the Social Security Act is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting ``(with or without the application of paragraph (8))'' after ``would be made'', and by striking ``1984'' in clause (i) and inserting ``1989''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(8)(A) In the case of an individual described in paragraph (4)(B) (subject to subparagraphs (F) and (G) of this paragraph), the amount of the individual's primary insurance amount as computed or recomputed under paragraph (1) shall be deemed equal to the sum of-- ``(i) such amount, and ``(ii) the applicable transitional increase amount (if any). ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the term `applicable transitional increase amount' means, in the case of any individual, the product derived by multiplying-- ``(i) the excess under former law, by ``(ii) the applicable percentage in relation to the year in which the individual becomes eligible for old-age insurance benefits, as determined by the following table: ``If the individual becomes The applicable eligible for such benefits in: percentage is: 1979................................................... 55 1980................................................... 45 1981................................................... 35 1982................................................... 32 1983................................................... 25 1984................................................... 20 1985................................................... 16 1986................................................... 10 1987................................................... 3 1988................................................... 5. ``(C) For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term `excess under former law' means, in the case of any individual, the excess of-- ``(i) the applicable former law primary insurance amount, over ``(ii) the amount which would be such individual's primary insurance amount if computed or recomputed under this section without regard to this paragraph and paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). ``(D) For purposes of subparagraph (C)(i), the term `applicable former law primary insurance amount' means, in the case of any individual, the amount which would be such individual's primary insurance amount if it were-- ``(i) computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(i)) under section 215(a) as in effect in December 1978, or ``(ii) computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(ii)) as provided by subsection (d), (as applicable) and modified as provided by subparagraph (E). ``(E) In determining the amount which would be an individual's primary insurance amount as provided in subparagraph (D)-- ``(i) subsection (b)(4) shall not apply, ``(ii) section 215(b) as in effect in December 1978 shall apply, except that section 215(b)(2)(C) (as then in effect) shall be deemed to provide that an individual's `computation base years' may include only calendar years in the period after 1950 (or 1936 if applicable) and ending with the calendar year in which such individual attains age 61, plus the 3 calendar years after such period for which the total of such individual's wages and self-employment income is the largest, and ``(iii) subdivision (I) in the last sentence of paragraph (4) shall be applied as though the words `without regard to any increases in that table' in such subdivision read `including any increases in that table'. ``(F) This paragraph shall apply in the case of any individual only if such application results in a primary insurance amount for such individual that is greater than it would be if computed or recomputed under paragraph (4)(B) without regard to this paragraph. ``(G)(i) This paragraph shall apply in the case of any individual subject to any timely election to receive lump sum payments under this subparagraph. ``(ii) A written election to receive lump sum payments under this subparagraph, in lieu of the application of this paragraph to the computation of the primary insurance amount of an individual described in paragraph (4)(B), may be filed with the Commissioner of Social Security in such form and manner as shall be prescribed in regulations of the Commissioner. Any such election may be filed by such individual or, in the event of such individual's death before any such election is filed by such individual, by any other beneficiary entitled to benefits under section 202 on the basis of such individual's wages and self- employment income. Any such election filed after December 31, 2022, shall be null and void and of no effect. ``(iii) Upon receipt by the Commissioner of a timely election filed by the individual described in paragraph (4)(B) in accordance with clause (ii)-- ``(I) the Commissioner shall certify receipt of such election to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury, after receipt of such certification, shall pay such individual, from amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total amount equal to $5,000, in 4 annual lump sum installments of $1,250, the first of which shall be made during fiscal year 2023 not later than July 1, 2023, and ``(II) subparagraph (A) shall not apply in determining such individual's primary insurance amount. ``(iv) Upon receipt by the Commissioner as of December 31, 2022, of a timely election filed in accordance with clause (ii) by at least one beneficiary entitled to benefits on the basis of the wages and self- employment income of a deceased individual described in paragraph (4)(B), if such deceased individual has filed no timely election in accordance with clause (ii)-- ``(I) the Commissioner shall certify receipt of all such elections received as of such date to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury, after receipt of such certification, shall pay each beneficiary filing such a timely election, from amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total amount equal to $5,000 (or, in the case of two or more such beneficiaries, such amount distributed evenly among such beneficiaries), in 4 equal annual lump sum installments, the first of which shall be made during fiscal year 2023 not later than July 1, 2023, and ``(II) solely for purposes of determining the amount of such beneficiary's benefits, subparagraph (A) shall be deemed not to apply in determining the deceased individual's primary insurance amount.''. (b) Effective Date and Related Rules.-- (1) Applicability of amendments.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as though they had been included or reflected in section 201 of the Social Security Amendments of 1977. (B) Applicability.--No monthly benefit or primary insurance amount under title II of the Social Security Act shall be increased by reason of such amendments for any month before July 2023. (2) Recomputation to reflect benefit increases.--In any case in which an individual is entitled to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act for June 2023, if such benefits are based on a primary insurance amount computed-- (A) under section 215 of such Act as in effect (by reason of the Social Security Amendments of 1977) after December 1978, or (B) under section 215 of such Act as in effect prior to January 1979 by reason of subsection (a)(4)(B) of such section (as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977), the Commissioner of Social Security (notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act) shall recompute such primary insurance amount so as to take into account the amendments made by this Act. <all>

Notch Fairness Act of 2021

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow workers who attain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to choose either lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation formula under a new 10-year rule governing the transition to the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977, and for other purposes.

Notch Fairness Act of 2021

Rep. Meng, Grace

D

NY

H.R.771

Health

Sending Outside Support Act of 2021 or the SOS Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to distribute funds to allow states to establish strike teams that may be deployed to skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities with cases of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to help with clinical care, infection control, or staffing.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for State strike teams for resident and employee safety in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sending Outside Support Act of 2021'' or the ``SOS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR STATE STRIKE TEAMS FOR RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE SAFETY IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND NURSING FACILITIES. (a) In General.--Of the amounts made available under subsection (c), the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall allocate such amounts among the States, in a manner that takes into account the percentage of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities in each State that have residents or employees who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, for purposes of establishing and implementing strike teams in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Use of Funds.--A State that receives funds under this section shall use such funds to establish and implement a strike team that will be deployed to a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility in the State with diagnosed or suspected cases of COVID-19 among residents or staff for the purposes of assisting with clinical care, infection control, or staffing. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Nursing facility.--The term ``nursing facility'' has the meaning given such term in section 1919(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r(a)). (2) Skilled nursing facility.--The term ``skilled nursing facility'' has the meaning given such term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i-3(a)). <all>

SOS Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for State strike teams for resident and employee safety in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities.

SOS Act of 2021 Sending Outside Support Act of 2021

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

D

CA

H.R.1737

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill designates the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility.

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sergeant John Toombs of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Army National Guard as a part of the highly distinguished 230th Signal Corps. (2) His six years in the National Guard included a deployment to Afghanistan, where Sergeant Toombs proudly served as a guard and escort for visiting dignitaries and reporters traveling into highly dangerous, war-ravaged areas in Afghanistan. (3) As a result of his service in Afghanistan, Sergeant Toombs developed symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a disability he continued to suffer from after leaving the National Guard in 2014. (4) After two years of battling PTSD and failing to receive the necessary treatment, Sergeant Toombs tragically took his own life in November of 2016. (5) However, the life of Sergeant Toombs has impacted other veterans in Tennessee suffering from PTSD. Since this devastating tragedy, positive measures have been made to raise awareness and improve the overall treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. SEC. 2. SERGEANT JOHN TOOMBS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY. (a) Designation.--The Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility'', after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Alvin C. York Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility''. <all>

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility".

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott

R

TN

H.R.1402

Education

More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education to develop an alternative certification program that allows students to use Pell Grants for enrollment in educational programs that have existed for at least five years and would not otherwise be eligible. The alternative certification program may not require accreditation, state authorization, minimum instructional hours, or minimum classroom time for an educational program to be eligible.

To amend the Federal Pell Grant Program to support career training opportunities for young Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SUPPORTING CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL YOUNG AMERICANS. (a) Amendments.-- (1) Beginning on the date of enactment of this act.-- Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Alternative Certification Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall devise an alternative certification program to enable students to use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in educational programs (either at eligible institutions or institutions that are not eligible institutions) for which students are not otherwise eligible to use Federal Pell Grants under this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Program completion rate.--The term `program completion rate' means the percentage of enrollees in a program who successfully complete the program requirements within the standard program duration. ``(B) Job placement rate.--The term `job placement rate' means the percentage of graduates who have obtained full-time employment in the graduate's field of study. ``(3) No requirement for accreditation or state authorization.--The alternative certification program shall not require accreditation, State authorization, minimum instructional hours, or minimum classroom time of educational programs for which students may use Federal Pell Grants to enroll pursuant to this subsection. ``(4) Continuous operation; determination of eligibility.-- The Secretary shall-- ``(A) only certify an educational program under the alternative certification program that-- ``(i) has been in existence for not less than 5 years; and ``(ii) has an annual cost of enrollment for a year that is equal to or less than the maximum Federal Pell Grant award applicable to that year; ``(B) make an initial determination of educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program not later than 180 days after the date of application of the educational program; and ``(C) re-evaluate educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program not less often than once every 5 years. ``(5) Information to assess program eligibility.-- ``(A) In general.--Each educational program applying for certification or re-certification under the alternative certification program, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Secretary all data necessary for the Secretary to assess educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program. ``(B) Privacy.--The Secretary shall keep all student data submitted under subparagraph (A) private and confidential. ``(6) Determinations of program eligibility.--The Secretary shall make a determination of educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program on the basis of student outcomes in the educational program, including based on each of the following: ``(A) Program completion rate. ``(B) Job placement rate within 90 days of program completion. ``(C) Job placement rate within 12 months of program completion. ``(D) Graduate median starting salary. ``(E) Graduate median salary 5 years after program completion. ``(F) Graduate average starting salary. ``(G) Graduate average salary 5 years after program completion. ``(7) Decertification.--The Secretary may decertify an educational program under the alternative certification program if the program meets any of the following: ``(A) The program completion rate is less than 70 percent. ``(B) The job placement rate within 90 days of program completion is less than 50 percent. ``(C) The job placement rate within 12 months of program completion is less than 70 percent. ``(D) The graduate median starting salary is less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level for a one-person household. ``(E) The graduate median salary 5 years after program completion is less than 300 percent of the Federal poverty level for a one-person household. ``(8) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to extend eligibility with respect to an educational program that is certified under the alternative certification program under this subsection to other programs under this title.''. (2) Beginning on july 1, 2023.--Section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a), as amended by section 703 of division FF of Public Law 116-260, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Alternative Certification Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall devise an alternative certification program to enable students to use Federal Pell Grants to enroll in educational programs (either at eligible institutions or institutions that are not eligible institutions) for which students are not otherwise eligible to use Federal Pell Grants under this section. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Program completion rate.--The term `program completion rate' means the percentage of enrollees in a program who successfully complete the program requirements within the standard program duration. ``(B) Job placement rate.--The term `job placement rate' means the percentage of graduates who have obtained full-time employment in the graduate's field of study. ``(3) No requirement for accreditation or state authorization.--The alternative certification program shall not require accreditation, State authorization, minimum instructional hours, or minimum classroom time of educational programs for which students may use Federal Pell Grants to enroll pursuant to this subsection. ``(4) Continuous operation; determination of eligibility.-- The Secretary shall-- ``(A) only certify an educational program under the alternative certification program that-- ``(i) has been in existence for not less than 5 years; and ``(ii) has an annual cost of enrollment for a year that is equal to or less than the maximum Federal Pell Grant award applicable to that year; ``(B) make an initial determination of educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program not later than 180 days after the date of application of the educational program; and ``(C) re-evaluate educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program not less often than once every 5 years. ``(5) Information to assess program eligibility.-- ``(A) In general.--Each educational program applying for certification or re-certification under the alternative certification program, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Secretary all data necessary for the Secretary to assess educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program. ``(B) Privacy.--The Secretary shall keep all student data submitted under subparagraph (A) private and confidential. ``(6) Determinations of program eligibility.--The Secretary shall make a determination of educational program eligibility under the alternative certification program on the basis of student outcomes in the educational program, including based on each of the following: ``(A) Program completion rate. ``(B) Job placement rate within 90 days of program completion. ``(C) Job placement rate within 12 months of program completion. ``(D) Graduate median starting salary. ``(E) Graduate median salary 5 years after program completion. ``(F) Graduate average starting salary. ``(G) Graduate average salary 5 years after program completion. ``(7) Decertification.--The Secretary may decertify an educational program under the alternative certification program if the program meets any of the following: ``(A) The program completion rate is less than 70 percent. ``(B) The job placement rate within 90 days of program completion is less than 50 percent. ``(C) The job placement rate within 12 months of program completion is less than 70 percent. ``(D) The graduate median starting salary is less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level for a one-person household. ``(E) The graduate median salary 5 years after program completion is less than 300 percent of the Federal poverty level for a one-person household. ``(8) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to extend eligibility with respect to an educational program that is certified under the alternative certification program under this subsection to other programs under this title.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). <all>

More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Pell Grant Program to support career training opportunities for young Americans.

More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021

Rep. Carter, John R.

R

TX

H.R.9261

Immigration

Exception for Certain Bars to Admissibility Relating to Previous Unlawful Entry as Children Act This bill expands an exception to a provision that bars the admission of certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who unlawfully reenter (or attempt to unlawfully reenter) the United States after being ordered removed. Currently, the bar to admission does not apply to such a non-U.S. national if the individual (1) last departed from the United States more than 10 years before the attempt to reenter the United States, and (2) has received consent from the Department of Homeland Security to reapply for admission. This bill adds another exception for individuals who last departed from the United States before becoming 11 years old.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide an exception for certain bars to inadmissibility related to previous unlawful entry as children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Exception for Certain Bars to Admissibility Relating to Previous Unlawful Entry as Children Act''. SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN BARS TO ADMISSIBILITY RELATING TO PREVIOUS UNLAWFUL ENTRY AS CHILDREN ACT. Clause (ii) of section 212(a)(9)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(C)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien-- ``(I) seeking admission more than 10 years after the date of the alien's last departure from the United States if, prior to the alien's reembarkation at a place outside the United States or attempt to be readmitted from a foreign contiguous territory, the Secretary of Homeland Security has consented to the alien's reapplying for admission; or ``(II) the date of whose last departure from the United States occurred prior to the alien attaining the age of 11 years old.''. <all>

Exception for Certain Bars to Admissibility Relating to Previous Unlawful Entry as Children Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide an exception for certain bars to inadmissibility related to previous unlawful entry as children, and for other purposes.

Exception for Certain Bars to Admissibility Relating to Previous Unlawful Entry as Children Act

Rep. Green, Al

D

TX

S.4715

International Affairs

Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act This bill directs the Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Justice, to raise the issue of fugitives from the United States receiving safe haven in Cuba as part of bilateral conversations with Cuba. The bill prohibits amounts in the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement account from being used in Cuba until Cuba meets conditions related to fugitives and economic activity.

To call for the immediate extradition or return to the United States of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William ``Guillermo'' Morales, and all other fugitives who are receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Joanne Chesimard, who is on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's list of Most Wanted Terrorists, is believed to be receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. (2) On May 2, 1973, Ms. Chesimard, a member of the Black Liberation Army extremist organization, and 2 accomplices opened fire on 2 New Jersey State troopers during a motor vehicle stop. Ms. Chesimard and her accomplices wounded 1 State trooper and executed State Trooper Werner Foerster at point- blank range. (3) After a 6-week trial in March 1977, Ms. Chesimard was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. On November 2, 1979, Ms. Chesimard, aided by armed individuals posing as visitors, escaped from what is now the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women and fled to Cuba. (4) William ``Guillermo'' Morales, a bomb-maker for the terrorist organization Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional, is credibly believed to have committed numerous terrorist attacks on United States soil, including the bombings of Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan on January 25, 1975, and of the Mobil Oil employment office in New York on August 3, 1977. Among those killed in the bombing of Fraunces Tavern was Mr. Frank Connor of New Jersey. (5) Following hospitalization in Bellevue Hospital in July 1978 after a bomb he was constructing exploded prematurely, William ``Guillermo'' Morales escaped to Mexico and made his way to Cuba before June 1988. (6) Other fugitives from the United States who have been charged with offenses, such as hijacking, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and murder, are believed to be receiving safe haven in Cuba. Fugitives from the United States who are currently residing in Cuba include-- (A) Charlie Hill, a member of the Republic of New Afrika militant group who stands accused of killing a policeman in New Mexico in 1971 before hijacking a passenger plane and obtaining asylum in Cuba; and (B) Victor Manuel Gerena, a member of the Puerto Rican terrorist group Los Macheteros who stole a Wells Fargo armored car in Connecticut containing over $7,000,000 in November 1983 before escaping to Cuba and remained on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for more than 32 years. (7) The Treaty Between the United States and Cuba for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitives from Justice, done at Washington, DC, April 6, 1904 (33 Stat. 2265), and the Additional Extradition Treaty Between the United States and Cuba, done at Havana, Cuba January 14, 1926 (44 Stat. 2392), constitute bilateral extradition treaties between the United States and Cuba. (8) The Government of Cuba has previously returned fugitives from the United States, including-- (A) Jesse James Bell, a United States citizen wanted on 15 drug charges who was returned to the United States in January 2002; (B) Leonard B. Auerbach, a United States citizen wanted on Federal child sex crimes charges who was returned to the United States in June 2008; and (C) James Ray III, a United States citizen and New Jersey resident accused of murdering his girlfriend, who was returned to the United States in November 2018. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) Joanne Chesimard, William ``Guillermo'' Morales, and all other fugitives receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States must be extradited or returned immediately to the United States, consistent with the Government of Cuba's obligations pursuant to its extradition treaties with the United States; and (2) the Secretary of State and the Attorney General should leverage all appropriate diplomatic and policy tools to secure the timely extradition or return of all fugitives residing in Cuba to face justice in the United States. SEC. 4. ANNUAL REPORT AND DETERMINATION ON FUGITIVES FROM THE UNITED STATES IN CUBA. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Attorney General, shall raise the issue of fugitives from the United States receiving safe haven in Cuba as part of bilateral conversations with the Government of Cuba. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date specified in subsection (c), the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that-- (1) identifies steps taken by the Department of State to advance efforts to secure the extradition or return of Joanne Chesimard, William ``Guillermo'' Morales, and other fugitives from the United States who are residing in Cuba; (2) includes a determination as to whether the Government of Cuba is actively fulfilling its obligations under the bilateral extradition treaties described in section 2(6) between the United States and Cuba; and (3) to the extent feasible, includes an estimate of the number of fugitives from the United States who are receiving safe haven in Cuba. (c) Sunset.--The Secretary of State is not required to submit the report described in subsection (b) after the date on which the Secretary submits a second consecutive annual report under such subsection that includes a determination that the Government of Cuba-- (1) is actively fulfilling its extradition obligations; and (2) is returning fugitives of the United States who are residing in Cuba. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF INCLE FUNDING IN CUBA. Amounts deposited into the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement account to carry out the activities authorized under section 481(a)(4) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(a)(4)) may not be used for programs or initiatives in Cuba until the Government of Cuba is in compliance with-- (1) the conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 4(c) of this Act; and (2) the conditions set for the resumption of economic activity between the United States and Cuba pursuant to law, including the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6021 et seq.). <all>

Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act

A bill to call for the immediate extradition or return to the United States of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William "Guillermo" Morales, and all other fugitives who are receiving safe haven in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Trooper Werner Foerster and Frank Connor Justice Act

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

H.R.1216

Armed Forces and National Security

Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act This bill establishes the Commission on Eligibility to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The President must require the VA and other relevant agencies to implement recommendations set forth by the commission that are feasible, advisable, and can be implemented without further legislative action.

To establish an advisory commission regarding eligibility for health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. COMMISSION ON ELIGIBILITY. (a) Establishment of Commission.-- (1) In general.--There is established a commission, to be known as the ``Commission on Eligibility'' (in this section referred to as the ``Commission''), to examine eligibility for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Membership.-- (A) Voting members.--The Commission shall be composed of 15 voting members who are appointed as follows: (i) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, at least one of whom shall be a veteran. (ii) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, at least one of whom shall be a veteran. (iii) Three members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, at least one of whom shall be a veteran. (iv) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, at least one of whom shall be a veteran. (v) Three members appointed by the President, at least two of whom shall be veterans. (B) Qualifications.--Of the members appointed under subparagraph (A)-- (i) at least one member shall represent an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code; (ii) at least one member shall have experience as senior management for a private integrated health care system with an annual gross revenue of more than $50,000,000; (iii) at least one member shall be familiar with government health care systems, including those systems of the Department of Defense, the Indian Health Service, or Federally-qualified health centers (as defined in section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B))); and (iv) at least one member shall be familiar with the Veterans Health Administration but shall not be currently employed by the Veterans Health Administration. (C) Date.--The appointments of members of the Commission shall be made not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Period of appointment.-- (A) In general.--Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (B) Vacancies.--Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (4) Initial meeting.--Not later than 15 days after the date on which eight voting members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold its first meeting. (5) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (6) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (7) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The President shall designate a member of the commission to serve as Chairperson of the Commission. The Commission shall select a Vice Chairperson from among its members. (b) Duties of Commission.-- (1) Evaluation and assessment.--The Commission shall undertake a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of eligibility to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Matters evaluated and assessed.--In undertaking the comprehensive evaluation and assessment required by paragraph (1), the Commission shall evaluate and assess the following: (A) General eligibility. (B) Eligibility of veterans with service-connected conditions. (C) Eligibility of veterans with non-service- connected conditions. (D) Eligibility of veterans who have other insurance or health care coverage (including Medicare and TRICARE). (E) Eligibility of veterans exposed to combat. (F) Eligibility of veterans exposed to toxic substances or radiation. (G) Eligibility of veterans with discharges under conditions other than honorable. (H) Eligibility for long-term care. (I) Eligibility for mental health care. (J) Assigned priority for care. (K) Required copayments and other cost-sharing mechanisms. (L) Other matters the Commission determines appropriate. (3) Reports.--The Commission shall submit to the President, through the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, reports as follows: (A) Not later than 90 days after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission, an interim report on-- (i) the findings of the Commission with respect to the evaluation and assessment required by this subsection; and (ii) such recommendations as the Commission may have for legislative or administrative action to revise and simplify eligibility to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (B) Not later than one year after the date of the initial meeting of the Commission, a final report on-- (i) the findings of the Commission with respect to the evaluation and assessment required by this subsection; and (ii) such recommendations as the Commission may have for legislative or administrative action to revise and simplify eligibility to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (c) Powers of the Commission.-- (1) Hearings.--The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this section. (2) Information from federal agencies.--The Commission may secure directly from any Federal agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. (d) Commission Personnel Matters.-- (1) Compensation of members.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. (B) Officers or employees of the united states.-- All members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the United States shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the United States. (2) Travel expenses.--The members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission. (3) Staff.-- (A) In general.--The Chairperson of the Commission may, without regard to the civil service laws and regulations, appoint and terminate an executive director and such other additional personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to perform its duties. The employment of an executive director shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission. (B) Compensation.--The Chairperson of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other personnel without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of pay for the executive director and other personnel may not exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title. (4) Detail of government employees.--Any Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. (5) Procurement of temporary and intermittent services.-- The Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title. (e) Termination of the Commission.--The Commission shall terminate 30 days after the date on which the Commission submits the report under subsection (b)(3)(B). (f) Funding.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available to the Commission from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and the Chairperson of the Commission jointly consider appropriate for the Commission to perform its duties under this section. (g) Executive Action.-- (1) Action on recommendations.--The President shall require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and such other heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies to implement each recommendation set forth in a report submitted under subsection (b)(3) that the President-- (A) considers feasible and advisable; and (B) determines can be implemented without further legislative action. (2) Reports.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President receives a report under subsection (b)(3), the President shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives and such other committees of Congress as the President considers appropriate a report setting forth the following: (A) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of each recommendation contained in the report received by the President. (B) For each recommendation assessed as feasible and advisable under subparagraph (A) the following: (i) Whether such recommendation requires legislative action. (ii) If such recommendation requires legislative action, a recommendation concerning such legislative action. (iii) A description of any administrative action already taken to carry out such recommendation. (iv) A description of any administrative action the President intends to be taken to carry out such recommendation and by whom. <all>

Modernizing Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Act

To establish an advisory commission regarding eligibility for health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Modernizing Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Act

Rep. Bost, Mike

R

IL

H.R.7691

International Affairs

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 This act provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The act provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies, including Among other things, the act provides appropriations for defense equipment, migration and refugee assistance, regulatory and technical support regarding nuclear power issues, emergency food assistance, economic assistance, and seizures of property related to the invasion.

[117th Congress Public Law 128] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1211]] Public Law 117-128 117th Congress An Act Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: May 21, 2022 - [H.R. 7691]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That <<NOTE: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022.>> the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, namely: TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE General Administration salaries and expenses (including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'', $67,000,000, to remain available until expended, for expenses authorized by section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: Provided, That amounts provided under this heading in this Act may not be used to increase the number of permanent positions: Provided further, That amounts provided under this heading in this Act may be transferred to, and merged with, other appropriation accounts of the Department of Justice, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: <<NOTE: Russia.>> Provided further, That amounts provided under this heading in this Act may be used to investigate, seize, detain, forfeit, inventory, safeguard, maintain, advertise, sell, or dispose of any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, related to Russian aggression, including Russian aggression toward Ukraine, or for any other necessary expense incident to the seizure, detention, forfeiture, or disposal of such property: Provided further, That the authorities included in the preceding proviso are in addition to any other authority provided by law. [[Page 136 STAT. 1212]] TITLE II DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY PERSONNEL Military Personnel, Army For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Army'', $12,750,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses, including for hardship duty pay. Military Personnel, Navy For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Navy'', $37,500, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses, including for hardship duty pay. Military Personnel, Marine Corps For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Marine Corps'', $675,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses, including for hardship duty pay. Military Personnel, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Air Force'', $1,590,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses, including for hardship duty pay. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Operation and Maintenance, Army For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Army'', $1,493,532,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Operation and Maintenance, Navy For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Navy'', $939,779,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Air Force'', $195,262,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. [[Page 136 STAT. 1213]] Operation and Maintenance, Space Force For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Space Force'', $800,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Defense- Wide'', $15,256,824,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: Provided, That of the total amount provided under this heading in this Act, $6,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, shall be for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative: Provided further, That such funds for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative shall be available to the Secretary of Defense under the same terms and conditions as are provided for in section 8139 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022 (division C of Public Law 117-103): Provided further, That of the total amount provided under this heading in this Act, up to $9,050,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, may be transferred to accounts under the headings ``Operation and Maintenance'' and ``Procurement'' for replacement of defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense, and for reimbursement for defense services of the Department of Defense and military education and training, provided to the Government of Ukraine or to foreign countries that have provided support to Ukraine at the request of the United States: Provided further, That funds transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which the funds are transferred: Provided further, That <<NOTE: Notification. Deadline.>> the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of such transfers not less than 15 days before any such transfer: Provided further, That <<NOTE: Determination.>> upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back and merged with this appropriation: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided herein is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. PROCUREMENT Missile Procurement, Army For an additional amount for ``Missile Procurement, Army'', $350,970,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army'', $255,000, to remain available [[Page 136 STAT. 1214]] until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Procurement of Ammunition, Army For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition, Army'', $45,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Other Procurement, Army For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Army'', $113,440,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Other Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Navy'', $1,250,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Aircraft Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement, Air Force'', $28,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Other Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Air Force'', $155,382,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Procurement, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Defense-Wide'', $24,218,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Defense Production Act Purchases For an additional amount for ``Defense Production Act Purchases'', $600,000,000, to remain available until expended, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army'', $128,700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. [[Page 136 STAT. 1215]] Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy'', $43,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force'', $119,815,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide'', $72,103,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS Defense Working Capital Funds For an additional amount for ``Defense Working Capital Funds'', $965,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS Defense Health Program For an additional amount for ``Defense Health Program'', $13,900,000, to remain available until September 30, 2022, which shall be for operation and maintenance to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses. GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE (including transfers of funds) Sec. 201. In addition to any other funds made available for such purposes, $500,000,000 is hereby appropriated for an additional amount for the Department of Defense and made available for transfer to ``Missile Procurement, Army'', ``Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps'', ``Weapons Procurement, Navy'', ``Missile Procurement, Air Force'', and ``Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force'', only for the procurement of critical munitions to increase stocks of the Department of Defense: Provided, That none of the funds <<NOTE: Time period. Execution plan.>> provided under this section in this Act may be obligated or expended until 60 days after the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense committees an execution plan: Provided further, That <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>> not less than 30 days prior to any transfer of funds, the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of any such transfer: Provided further, That upon transfer, the funds shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation to which transferred: [[Page 136 STAT. 1216]] Provided further, That the transfer authority provided under this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. Sec. 202. In addition to any other funds made available for such purposes, $50,000,000 is hereby appropriated for an additional amount for the Department of Defense and made available for transfer to ``Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide'', only to develop program protection strategies for Department of Defense systems identified for possible future export, to design and incorporate exportability features into such systems during the research and development phases of such systems, and to integrate design features that enhance interoperability of such systems with those of friendly foreign countries: Provided, That <<NOTE: Time period. Execution plan.>> none of the funds provided under this section in this Act may be obligated or expended until 60 days after the Secretary of Defense provides to the congressional defense committees an execution plan: Provided further, That <<NOTE: Deadline. Notification.>> not less than 30 days prior to any transfer of funds, the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of any such transfer: Provided further, That upon transfer, the funds shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation to which transferred: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided under this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. Sec. 203. During <<NOTE: Applicability.>> fiscal year 2022, section 331(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting ``$950,000,000'' for ``$450,000,000''. Sec. 204. The <<NOTE: Reviews.>> Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall carry out reviews of the activities of the Department of Defense to execute funds appropriated in this title, including assistance provided to Ukraine: Provided, That <<NOTE: Reports.>> the Inspector General shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written report not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Sec. 205. Not <<NOTE: Coordination. Reports.>> later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate on measures being taken to account for United States defense articles designated for Ukraine since the February 24, 2022, Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly measures with regard to such articles that require enhanced end-use monitoring; measures to ensure that such articles reach their intended recipients and are used for their intended purposes; and any other measures to promote accountability for the use of such articles. Sec. 206. Not <<NOTE: Time period. Coordination. Reports. List.>> later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter through fiscal year 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide a written report to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate describing United States security assistance provided to Ukraine since the February 24, 2022, Russian invasion of Ukraine, including a comprehensive list of the defense articles and services provided to Ukraine and the associated authority and funding used to provide such articles [[Page 136 STAT. 1217]] and services: Provided, That such report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may be accompanied by a classified annex. TITLE III INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Nuclear Regulatory Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'', $2,000,000, to remain available until expended, to provide regulatory and technical support related to the situation in Ukraine: Provided, That, notwithstanding section 102 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215), such amount shall not be derived from fee revenue. TITLE IV DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cdc-wide activities and program support For an additional amount for ``CDC-Wide Activities and Program Support'', $54,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, for carrying out public health and disease detection activities related to the situation in Ukraine, and for medical support, screening, and other public health activities related to populations displaced from Ukraine, both domestically and internationally. Administration for Children and Families refugee and entrant assistance For an additional amount for ``Refugee and Entrant Assistance'', $900,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, for carrying out refugee and entrant assistance activities in support of citizens or nationals of Ukraine, or a person who last habitually resided in Ukraine, for whom such refugee and entrant assistance activities are authorized: Provided, That <<NOTE: Grants. Contracts.>> amounts made available under this heading in this Act may be used for grants or contracts with qualified organizations, including nonprofit entities, to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services, including wrap-around services, housing assistance, medical assistance, legal assistance, and case management assistance: Provided further, That amounts made available under this heading in this Act may be used by the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (Director) to issue awards or supplement awards previously made by the Director: Provided further, That <<NOTE: Allocations.>> the Director, in carrying out section 412(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(c)(1)(A)) with amounts made available under this heading in this Act, may allocate such amounts among the States in a manner that accounts for the most current data available. [[Page 136 STAT. 1218]] GENERAL PROVISION--THIS TITLE Sec. 401. (a) <<NOTE: 8 USC 1101 note.>> In General.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a citizen or national of Ukraine (or a person who last habitually resided in Ukraine) shall be eligible for the benefits described in subsection (b) if-- (1) such individual completed security and law enforcement background checks to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Homeland Security and was subsequently-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period.>> paroled into the United States between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2023; or (B) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> paroled into the United States after September 30, 2023 and-- (i) is the spouse or child of an individual described in subparagraph (A); or (ii) <<NOTE: Determination.>> is the parent, legal guardian, or primary caregiver of an individual described in subparagraph (A) who is determined to be an unaccompanied child under section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)) or section 412(d)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)(B)); and (2) such individual's parole has not been terminated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (b) Benefits.--An individual described in subsection (a) shall be eligible for-- (1) resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) to the same extent as such refugees, but shall not be eligible for the program of initial resettlement authorized by section 412(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(b)(1)); and (2) services described under section 412(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(d)(2)), subject to subparagraph (B) of such section, if such individual is an unaccompanied alien child as defined under section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2)). (c) Clarifications.-- (1) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to: (A) preclude an individual described in subsection (a) from applying for or receiving any immigration benefits to which such individual is otherwise eligible; or (B) entitle a person described in subsection (a) to lawful permanent resident status. (2) Section 421(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-193) shall not apply with respect to determining the eligibility and the amount of benefits made available pursuant to subsection (b). (d) Non-Application of the Paperwork Reduction Act.--Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), shall not apply to any action taken to implement this section that involves translating a currently approved collection of information into a new language. [[Page 136 STAT. 1219]] TITLE V DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STATE Administration of Foreign Affairs diplomatic programs For an additional amount for ``Diplomatic Programs'', $190,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. capital investment fund For an additional amount for ``Capital Investment Fund'', $10,000,000, to remain available until expended, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. office of inspector general For an additional amount for ``Office of Inspector General'', $4,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024. embassy security, construction, and maintenance For an additional amount for ``Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance'', $110,000,000, to remain available until expended, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Funds Appropriated to the President operating expenses For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses'', $17,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. office of inspector general For an additional amount for ``Office of Inspector General'', $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024. BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE Funds Appropriated to the President international disaster assistance For an additional amount for ``International Disaster Assistance'', $4,348,000,000, to remain available until expended, to [[Page 136 STAT. 1220]] respond to humanitarian needs in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine, including the provision of emergency food and shelter, and for assistance for other vulnerable populations and communities, including through local and international nongovernmental organizations. economic support fund For an additional amount for ``Economic Support Fund'', $8,766,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for assistance for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine, including for programs to combat human trafficking, of which up to $760,000,000 may be made available to prevent and respond to food insecurity: Provided, That funds appropriated under this heading in this Act may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries and may be made available as contributions. Department of State migration and refugee assistance For an additional amount for ``Migration and Refugee Assistance'', $350,000,000, to remain available until expended, to address humanitarian needs in, and to assist refugees from, Ukraine, and for additional support for countries in the Eastern European region impacted by the situation in Ukraine. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE Department of State international narcotics control and law enforcement For an additional amount for ``International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'', $400,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for assistance for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine, including for programs to combat human trafficking and to document and collect evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Government of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs For an additional amount for ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'', $100,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for assistance for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Funds Appropriated to the President foreign military financing program For an additional amount for ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', $4,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, for assistance for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. [[Page 136 STAT. 1221]] MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE International Financial Institutions contribution to the european bank for reconstruction and development For payment by the Secretary of the Treasury to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and its trust funds and facilities, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended, for assistance and related programs for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine: Provided, That such amount shall be subject to the same authorities and conditions as if such amount was made available by title V of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022 (division K of Public Law 117-103). global agriculture and food security program For an additional payment to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program by the Secretary of the Treasury, $150,000,000, to remain available until expended. GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE (including transfers of funds) Sec. 501. During <<NOTE: Applicability.>> fiscal year 2022, section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1)) shall be applied by substituting ``$11,000,000,000'' for ``$100,000,000''. Sec. 502. During <<NOTE: Applicability.>> fiscal year 2022, section 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2364) shall be applied-- (1) in subsection (a)(4)(A)(ii), by substituting ``$1,000,000,000'' for ``$250,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (a)(4)(C), by substituting ``$200,000,000'' for ``$50,000,000'', ``$1,000,000,000'' for ``$250,000,000'', ``$1,000,000,000'' for ``$500,000,000'', and ``$1,750,000,000'' for ``$1,000,000,000''. Sec. 503. During <<NOTE: Applicability.>> fiscal year 2022, section 552(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2348a(c)) shall be applied by substituting ``$100,000,000'' for ``$25,000,000''. Sec. 504. (a) Section 2606(a) of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (division N of Public Law 117- 103) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 785. Time period.>> is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2022 through 2024'': Provided, That funds made available under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program'' in this title shall be available for loans under such section. (b) During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, funds made available under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program'' in this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs may be utilized by Ukraine for the procurement of defense articles, defense services, or design and construction services that are not sold by the United States Government under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.): Provided, That <<NOTE: Contracts. Notification.>> such procurements shall be subject to the applicable notification requirements of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778). [[Page 136 STAT. 1222]] Sec. 505. (a) Funds appropriated by this title under the headings ``Diplomatic Programs'', ``Capital Investment Fund'', ``Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance'', and ``Operating Expenses'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds available under such headings and with funds available under the heading ``Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs'' to respond to the situation in Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. (b) Funds appropriated by this title under the headings ``International Disaster Assistance'' and ``Migration and Refugee Assistance'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by this title under such headings. (c) Funds appropriated by this title under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds available under the heading ``Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia'' for assistance and related programs for Ukraine and other countries identified in section 3 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801) and section 3(c) of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 (22 U.S.C. 5402(c)) and under the headings ``Transition Initiatives'' and ``Complex Crises Fund'' to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. (d) Funds appropriated by this title under the headings ``International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'', ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'', and ``Foreign Military Financing Program'' may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by this title under such headings to respond to the situation in Ukraine and in countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. (e) The transfer authorities provided by this title are in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. (f) <<NOTE: Consultation. Notifications.>> The exercise of the transfer authorities provided by this title shall be subject to prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations. (g) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred pursuant to the authorities provided by this title are not necessary for such purposes, such amounts may be transferred back to such appropriations. Sec. 506. Not <<NOTE: Reports.>> later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall jointly submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations on the proposed uses of funds appropriated by this title, with the exception of funds appropriated under the heading ``Multilateral Assistance'': Provided, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a separate report, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, for funds appropriated under the heading ``Multilateral Assistance'': Provided further, That <<NOTE: Updates. Time periods. Termination date.>> such reports shall be updated and submitted to the Committees on Appropriations every 60 days thereafter until September 30, 2024, and every 120 days thereafter until all funds have been expended. Sec. 507. (a) Funds made available by this title under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' may be made available for direct financial support for the Government of Ukraine, and such funds shall be matched, to the maximum extent practicable, by sources other than the United States Government. [[Page 136 STAT. 1223]] (b) <<NOTE: Memorandum.>> Funds made available to the Government of Ukraine as a cash transfer under subsection (a) shall be subject to a memorandum of understanding that describes how the funds proposed to be made available will be used and includes appropriate safeguards for transparency and accountability: Provided, That such assistance shall be maintained in a separate, auditable account and may not be comingled with any other funds. (c) <<NOTE: Time periods. Reports.>> At least 15 days prior to the initial obligation of funds made available for the purposes of subsection (a), the Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing procedures and processes to ensure such funds are used by the Government of Ukraine in the manner agreed to by such Government, including details on the memorandum of understanding and appropriate safeguards for transparency and accountability required by subsection (b), if applicable: Provided, That <<NOTE: Updates.>> such report shall be updated every six months following the submission of the first report and shall be submitted until funds made available for such direct financial support are expended. (d) <<NOTE: Reports. Time period. Termination date.>> The Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, as appropriate, shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the uses of any funds provided for direct financial support to the Government of Ukraine pursuant to subsection (a) and the results achieved, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter until September 30, 2025: Provided, That such report shall also include the metrics established to measure such results. (e) <<NOTE: Notifications.>> Funds made available for the purposes of subsection (a) by this title shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. TITLE VI GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT (including transfer of funds) Sec. 601. There is hereby appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture $20,000,000, to remain available until expended, to carry out the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, as authorized by the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1). Sec. 602. In addition to the amounts otherwise available to the Department of the Treasury, $52,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2023, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: Provided, That funds appropriated in this section in this Act may be transferred to other appropriation accounts of the Department of the Treasury, to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses: Provided further, That such transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. Sec. 603. For <<NOTE: Anne Garland Walton.>> payment to Anne Garland Walton, beneficiary of Don Young, late a Representative from the State of Alaska, $174,000. [[Page 136 STAT. 1224]] Sec. 604. Funds appropriated by this Act for intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for purposes of section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3094(a)(1)). Sec. 605. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. Sec. 606. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. Sec. 607. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2022. Sec. 608. Each amount provided by this Act is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022. This Act may be cited as the ``Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022''. Approved May 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7691: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): May 10, considered and passed House. May 17, 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.

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Oral Health for Moms Act This bill expands access to oral health care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Specifically, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance plans in the individual and small-group markets must provide coverage for oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The federal government must cover, subject to certain exceptions, the costs of oral health services provided through Medicaid and CHIP, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must publish measures to assess the quality of oral health services provided through those public insurance programs. In addition, HHS must consult with tribal nations and organizations to improve the oral health of pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and infants in tribal populations. The bill also establishes grants and programs for purposes related to maternal oral health, including Furthermore, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission must report on issues related to maternal oral health.

To improve coverage of maternal oral health care, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health for Moms Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING COVERAGE OF ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(4)-- (i) by striking ``; and (D)'' and inserting ``; (D)''; and (ii) by inserting ``; and (E) beginning January 1, 2022, oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals (as defined in subsection (hh))'' after ``subsection (hh))''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Oral Health Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this title, the term `oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals' means dental services necessary to prevent disease and promote oral health, restore oral structures to health and function, and treat emergency conditions that are furnished to an individual during pregnancy (or during the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy or such longer period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy as the State shall elect). ``(2) Coverage requirements.--To satisfy the requirement to provide oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, a State shall, at a minimum, provide coverage to prevent disease and promote oral health, restore oral structures to health and function, and treat emergency conditions, consistent with recommendations for perinatal oral health care and dental care during pregnancy from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Such coverage shall include-- ``(A) routine diagnostic and preventive care such as dental cleanings, exams, and X-rays; ``(B) basic dental services such as fillings and extractions; ``(C) major dental services such as root canals, crowns, and dentures; ``(D) emergency dental care; and ``(E) other necessary services related to dental and oral health (as defined by the Secretary).''. (2) Coverage of oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals regardless of eligibility pathway.-- Section 1902(a)(10) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)) is amended in the matter following subparagraph (G)-- (A) by striking ``and (XVIII)'' and inserting ``(XVIII)''; and (B) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and (XIX) beginning January 1, 2022, medical assistance shall be made available for oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals for any individual who is eligible for and receiving medical assistance under the State plan or under a waiver of such plan during such individual's pregnancy and during the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy (or such longer period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy as the State shall elect), notwithstanding any other provision of law (including another provision of this paragraph) limiting such individual's eligibility for medical assistance under such plan or waiver to coverage for a limited type of benefits and services that would not otherwise include coverage of oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals;''. (3) CHIP.-- (A) In general.--Section 2103(c)(6)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397cc(c)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting ``and, in the case that the State elects to provide pregnancy-related assistance pursuant to section 2112, the pregnancy-related assistance provided to a targeted low-income pregnant woman'' after ``targeted low-income child''. (B) Effective date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2022. (b) Enhanced FMAP; Maintenance of Effort.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d), as amended by subsection (a)(1), is further amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (ii)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Increased FMAP for Additional Expenditures for Low-Income Pregnant People.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2022, notwithstanding subsection (b), the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State, with respect to the additional amounts expended by such State for medical assistance under the State plan under this title or a waiver of such plan that are attributable to requirements imposed by the amendments made by the Oral Health for Moms Act (as determined by the Secretary), shall be equal to 100 percent. ``(2) Maintenance of effort.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a State if, for any calendar quarter during the period beginning with the date of enactment of this subsection and ending with January 1, 2025, the State-- ``(A) has in effect under such plan eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures (including any enrollment cap or other numerical limitation on enrollment, any waiting list, any procedures designed to delay the consideration of applications for enrollment, or similar limitation with respect to enrollment) for individuals described in subsection (l)(1) who are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan or waiver under subsection (a)(10)(A)(ii)(IX) that are more restrictive than the eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures, respectively, for such individuals under such plan or waiver that are in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection; or ``(B) provides pregnancy-related assistance to targeted low-income pregnant women under the State plan under title XXI (or a waiver of such a plan) at a level that is less than the level at which the State provides such assistance to such women under such plan on the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2105 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee) is amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``For calendar quarters beginning on or after January 1, 2022, the enhanced FMAP for a State shall, subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (h), be 100 percent with respect to amounts described in paragraph (1) of such subsection.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Increased eFMAP for Additional Expenditures for Targeted Low- Income Pregnant Women.-- ``(1) Amounts described.--For purposes of subsection (b), the amounts described in this paragraph are additional amounts expended by a State for pregnancy-related assistance that is provided under the State plan under this title or a waiver of such plan during a calendar quarter beginning on or after January 1, 2022, that are attributable to the provision of dental coverage to targeted low-income pregnant women (as determined by the Secretary). ``(2) Maintenance of effort.--The fourth sentence of subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a State if, for any calendar quarter during the period beginning with the date of enactment of this subsection and ending with January 1, 2025, the State-- ``(A) has in effect under the State plan under title XIX (or a waiver of such a plan) eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures (including any enrollment cap or other numerical limitation on enrollment, any waiting list, any procedures designed to delay the consideration of applications for enrollment, or similar limitation with respect to enrollment) for individuals described in subsection (l)(1) of section 1902 who are eligible for medical assistance under such State plan or waiver under subsection (a)(10)(A)(ii)(IX) of such section that are more restrictive than the eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures, respectively, for such individuals under such plan or waiver that are in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection; or ``(B) provides pregnancy-related assistance to targeted low-income pregnant women under the State plan under this title (or a waiver of such a plan) at a level that is less than the level at which the State provides such assistance to such women under such plan or waiver on the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. (3) Exclusion of amounts attributable to increased fmap from territorial caps.--Section 1108 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308) is amended-- (A) in subsection (f), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``subsections (g) and (h)'' and inserting ``subsections (g), (h), and (i)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Exclusion From Caps of Amounts Attributable to Increased FMAP for Coverage of Oral Health Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals.--Any payment made to a territory for expenditures on medical assistance that are subject to the Federal medical assistance percentage specified under section 1905(ii) shall not be taken into account for purposes of applying payment limits under subsections (f) and (g) to the extent that such payment exceeds the amount of the payment that would have been made to the territory for such expenditures without regard to such section.''. (4) Adjustment of chip allotments to account for increased efmap.--Section 2104 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd) is amended-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``paragraph (5) and'' before ``subsections (d) and (m)(5)''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Adjusting allotments to account for increased federal payments for coverage of dental services for pregnant people.-- If a commonwealth or territory described in paragraph (3) receives payment for a fiscal year under subsection (a) of section 2105 for expenditures that are subject to the enhanced FMAP specified under subsection (h) of such section, the amount of the allotment determined for such commonwealth or territory under this subsection shall be increased by the amount by which-- ``(A) the amount of the payment received by the commonwealth or territory for such expenditures for the fiscal year; exceeds ``(B) the amount of the payment that the commonwealth or territory would have received for such expenditures for the fiscal year without regard to such subsection (h).''; and (B) in subsection (m)-- (i) in paragraph (2)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``paragraphs (5) and (7)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (5), (7), and (12)''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Adjusting allotments to account for increased federal payments for coverage of dental services for pregnant people.--If a State receives payment for a fiscal year under subsection (a) of section 2105 for expenditures that are subject to the enhanced FMAP specified under subsection (h) of such section, the amount of the allotment determined for the State and fiscal year under this subsection shall be increased by the amount by which-- ``(A) the amount of the payment received by the State for such expenditures for the fiscal year; exceeds ``(B) the amount of the payment that the State would have received for such expenditures for the fiscal year without regard to such subsection (h).''. SEC. 3. MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH QUALITY MEASURES. Title XI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1139B the following new section: ``SEC. 1139C. MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH QUALITY MEASURES. ``(a) Development of Core Set of Maternal Oral Health Care Quality Measures.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall identify and publish a recommended core set of health quality measures for enrolled pregnant individuals in the same manner as the Secretary identifies and publishes a core set of child health quality measures under section 1139A, including with respect to identifying and publishing existing maternal oral health quality measures for such individuals that are in use under public and privately sponsored health care coverage arrangements, or that are part of reporting systems that measure both the presence and duration of health insurance coverage over time, that may be applicable to enrolled pregnant individuals. ``(2) Alignment with existing core set.--In identifying and publishing the recommended core set of maternal oral health quality measures required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent possible, such measures align with and do not duplicate the core set of adult health quality measures identified, published, and revised under section 1139B. ``(3) Process for maternal oral health quality measures program.--In identifying gaps in existing maternal oral health quality measures and establishing priorities for the development and advancement of such measures, the Secretary shall consult with-- ``(A) States; ``(B) health care providers, including physicians in the fields of general obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, family medicine, neonatology, and pediatrics; ``(C) dental professionals; and ``(D) national organizations with expertise in maternal oral health quality measurement. ``(4) Definition of enrolled pregnant individual.--The term `enrolled pregnant individual' means an individual who-- ``(A) is pregnant or is in the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the individual's pregnancy; and ``(B) is enrolled for medical assistance, child health assistance, or pregnancy-related assistance (as applicable) under a State plan under title XIX or XXI (or a waiver of such a plan). ``(b) Deadlines.-- ``(1) Recommended measures.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary shall identify and publish for comment a recommended core set of maternal oral health quality measures that includes the following: ``(A) Measures of utilization of oral health and dental services during pregnancy across health care settings. ``(B) Measures that address the availability of oral evaluations during or following medical visits for enrolled pregnant individuals. ``(C) Measures that address the incidence of emergency department visits for non-traumatic dental conditions during pregnancy. ``(D) Measures that address the availability of follow-up dental care after emergency department visits for non-traumatic dental conditions during pregnancy. ``(E) Measures that address the availability of counseling of enrolled pregnant individuals and postpartum individuals aimed at improving the oral health of enrolled pregnant individuals and infants. ``(F) Measures that address screening and evaluation for caries risk and periodontitis and treatment for caries risk and periodontitis, including the following: ``(i) The percentage of enrolled pregnant individuals who have caries risk documented in the reporting year involved. ``(ii) The percentage of enrolled pregnant individuals who received a topical fluoride application or sealants based on an oral health risk assessment demonstrating the need for such application or sealants during the reporting year involved. ``(iii) The percentage of enrolled pregnant individuals who received a comprehensive or periodic oral evaluation or a comprehensive periodontal evaluation during the reporting year involved. ``(iv) The percentage of enrolled pregnant individuals with a history of periodontitis who received an oral prophylaxis, scaling or root planing, or periodontal maintenance visit at least 2 times during the reporting year involved. ``(2) Dissemination.--Not later than January 1, 2024, the Secretary shall publish an initial core set of maternal oral health quality measures that are applicable to enrolled pregnant individuals. ``(3) Standardized reporting.--Not later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary, in consultation with States, shall develop a standardized format for reporting information based on the initial core set of maternal oral health quality measures (stratified by race, ethnicity, primary language, and disability status) and create procedures to encourage States to use such measures to voluntarily report information regarding the quality of oral health care for enrolled pregnant individuals. ``(4) Reports to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall include in the report to Congress required under section 1139A(a)(6) information similar to the information required under that section with respect to the measures established under this section. ``(c) Annual State Reports Regarding State-Specific Maternal Oral Health Quality Measures Applied Under Medicaid or CHIP.-- ``(1) In general.--Each State with a plan or waiver approved under title XIX or XXI shall annually report (separately or as part of the annual report required under section 1139A(c)) to the Secretary on-- ``(A) the State-specific maternal oral health quality measures applied by the State under such a plan or waiver, including measures described in subsection (b)(1); ``(B) the State-specific information on the quality of oral health care furnished to enrolled pregnant individuals under such a plan or waiver, including information collected through external quality reviews of managed care organizations under section 1932 and benchmark plans under section 1937; and ``(C) the State-specific information regarding the dental benefits available to enrolled pregnant individuals under such a plan or waiver, including any limits on such benefits and the amount of reimbursement provided under such plan or waiver for such benefits. ``(2) Publication.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall collect, analyze, and make publicly available the information reported by States under paragraph (1). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section. Funds appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.''. SEC. 4. INCLUSION OF ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM INDIVIDUALS AS AN ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT. (a) In General.--Section 1302(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(K) Oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.''; and (2) in paragraph (4)(F)-- (A) by striking ``section 1311(b)(2)(B)(ii)'' and inserting ``section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii)''; and (B) by inserting ``or (1)(K)'' after ``paragraph (1)(J)''. (b) State Exchange Requirements.--Section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18031(d)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``or oral health benefits meeting the requirements of section 1302(d)(1)(K)'' before the period. (c) Premium Assistance Credit Amount.--Section 36B(b)(3)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii)(I)'' and inserting ``section 1311(d)(2)(B)(ii)''; and (2) by striking ``section 1302(b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (J) or (K) of section 1302(b)(1)''. (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2715(b)(3)(B)(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-15(b)(3)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``through (J)'' and inserting ``through (K)''. SEC. 5. FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall award grants to Federally qualified health centers (as defined in section 1861(aa)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(4))) to enter into arrangements with private dental providers to provide dental services to eligible individuals. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 6. MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH CARE REPORT. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission shall issue a report on issues related to maternal oral health across the 50 States and the territories, including-- (1) the availability of maternal oral health coverage, and enrollment in such coverage; (2) a survey of oral health status among low-income women of childbearing age; (3) barriers to accessing maternal oral health care; (4) innovations and potential solutions to problems of access to maternal oral health care, including innovations that would expand access to such care beyond dental offices; and (5) the impact of the requirement (imposed by the amendments made by section 2) that State Medicaid programs cover oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals on providers of maternal health care services, and such recommendations for improving reimbursement rates for such providers as the Commission deems appropriate. SEC. 7. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and implement, in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)), a formal initiative to improve the oral health status of pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and infants and address barriers to oral health care during pregnancy for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This initiative shall include strategies to-- (1) reduce the prevalence and severity of oral disease among pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and their infants; (2) improve access to oral health care during pregnancy and the postpartum period; (3) establish a data collection system to monitor prevalence of oral disease and access to care; (4) educate health and dental providers on the importance of oral health care during pregnancy and the postpartum period and build competencies in the delivery of such care; (5) increase rates of patient referral to oral health care by non-dental providers; and (6) establish mechanisms for outreach and education of pregnant individuals and postpartum individuals for the purposes of improving oral health practices and access to care. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 8. PERINATAL ORAL HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a program, to be implemented by entities that fund or provide maternal health care, oral health care, and maternal and infant support services, to provide-- (1) interactive oral health education aimed at promoting good oral health practices for pregnant individuals and postpartum individuals who are eligible for or enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act or the Children's Health Insurance Program under title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., 1397aa et seq.); (2) information on oral health and dental coverage for pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and children; and (3) assistance in connecting pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and children to oral health care. SEC. 9. MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH TRAINING. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Associate Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of-- (1) integrating oral health care into maternal health care settings; (2) improving oral health outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period; (3) developing core competencies in oral health among maternal health providers, including obstetrician-gynecologists and certified nurse-midwives, and non-clinical perinatal health workers, including community health workers and doulas; and (4) improving access to oral health care during pregnancy and closing referral gaps. (b) Eligible Entities.--The Secretary may make grants under this section to, or enter into contracts with State health departments or other State health agencies, academic institutions, schools of medicine or dentistry, nonprofit hospitals, nonprofit accredited birth centers, or public or private nonprofit entities which the Secretary has determined are capable of carrying out such a grant or contract to-- (1) plan, develop, and provide training of maternal health providers to establish core competencies in oral health during pregnancy and the postpartum period; (2) provide information to maternal health providers, including information on periodontal disease, dental caries, oral health screening and risk assessment, beneficial oral health practices for pregnant individuals and infants; and (3) provide tools and resources aimed at facilitating the integration of oral health care and referral to dental care into maternity care settings. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. <all>

Oral Health for Moms Act

A bill to improve coverage of maternal oral health care, and for other purposes.

Oral Health for Moms Act

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie

D

MI

H.R.6041

Government Operations and Politics

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Bow Circle in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the ``Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CHARLES E. FRASER POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Bow Circle in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the ``Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building''. <all>

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Bow Circle in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the "Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Bow Circle in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the "Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Bow Circle in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the "Charles E. Fraser Post Office Building".

Rep. Mace, Nancy

R

SC

S.788

Taxation

Firearms Safety Act This bill allows an individual taxpayer a new refundable tax credit for the sum of amounts paid for any gun safe and for a concealed carry firearms course or firearm safety course. The bill prohibits any requirement to provide information on firearms owned by the taxpayer.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a nonrefundable tax credit for the purchase of gun safes and gun safety courses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Firearms Safety Act''. SEC. 2. NONREFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR GUN SAFES AND GUN SAFETY COURSES. (a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 25D the following new section: ``SEC. 25E. FIREARM SAFETY CREDIT. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of-- ``(1) the amount paid by the taxpayer for any gun safe that is placed into service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and ``(2) the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for a concealed carry firearms course or a firearm safety course which-- ``(A) is taught by a firearms instructor certified by the State to teach such course, or ``(B) satisfies the training requirement, if any, for any license or permit related to a firearm (including a hunting license) which is issued under the authority of State law. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowable to a taxpayer under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed-- ``(A) for purposes of the credit allowable under paragraph (1) of such subsection, $100, and ``(B) for purposes of the credit allowable under paragraph (2) of such subsection, $100. ``(2) Gun safes.--No credit under subsection (a)(1) shall be allowed to any taxpayer if a credit has been allowed under such subsection to the taxpayer for any of the 10 preceding taxable years. ``(c) Prohibition on Collection of Information Regarding Firearms.--No taxpayer shall be required, as a condition of the credit allowed under this section, to provide any information with respect to any firearms owned by the taxpayer.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item: ``Sec. 25E. Firearm safety credit.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Firearms Safety Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a nonrefundable tax credit for the purchase of gun safes and gun safety courses.

Firearms Safety Act

Sen. Marshall, Roger

R

KS

H.J.Res.46

Emergency Management

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 46 Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2021 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Massie, Mr. Roy, Mr. Norman, Mr. Mast, and Mr. Weber of Texas) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated. <all>

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

Rep. Gosar, Paul A.

R

AZ

H.R.1413

Agriculture and Food

Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021 This bill revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to make the online redemption of benefits, including the acceptance of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, more widely available by requiring the implementation of online SNAP purchasing in every state and providing funding for an online redemption portal and a technical assistance center. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must award on a competitive basis one or more contracts to develop an EBT Online Redemption Portal to (1) allow program participants to use online or mobile electronic benefits transactions to purchase program foods from, and make online payments to, authorized program retailers under SNAP; and (2) facilitate food purchase delivery for program participants using such electronic benefits transactions. The Food and Nutrition Service of USDA must award competitive grants or enter into cooperative agreements with nonprofit entities to establish a SNAP Online Purchasing Technical Assistance Center to provide state agencies, authorized program retailers, and program participants information on and technical assistance with accepting SNAP benefits through online transactions and use of the portal. In providing technical assistance, the center must give priority to entities that are small and limited-resource retailers. The bill provides funding for both the online redemption portal and the technical assistance center. USDA must maintain on its website a publicly available listing, organized and searchable by region, locality, and state, of all approved retail food stores accepting benefits from recipients of SNAP, including through online transactions.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand online benefit redemption options under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ONLINE PORTAL FOR SNAP BENEFIT REDEMPTION. Section 7(h)(14) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(14)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (B), the'' and inserting ``The''; and (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) EBT online redemption portal.-- ``(i) Purpose.--The purpose of this subparagraph is to expand options for and access to food for eligible households by making the online redemption of program benefits, including the acceptance of EBT cards, more widely available to grocery stores, small retailers, and farmers who face barriers in implementing their own online payment portals. ``(ii) Contracts.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021, the Secretary shall award on a competitive basis 1 or more contracts to 1 or more eligible entities described in clause (iii) to develop an online portal, to be known as the `EBT Online Redemption Portal'-- ``(I) to allow program participants to use online or mobile electronic benefits transactions, including through the acceptance of EBT cards, to purchase program foods from, and make online payments to, authorized program retailers under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and ``(II) to facilitate food purchase delivery for program participants using the transactions described in subclause (I). ``(iii) Eligible entity.--An eligible entity referred to in clause (ii) is any for- profit or nonprofit entity with demonstrable expertise in the development, operation, or maintenance of electronic payment systems (including systems with advanced security protocols), which may include expertise in benefits management or administration of State systems, as determined by the Secretary. ``(iv) Application; portal features.-- ``(I) Application.--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, including-- ``(aa) a description of how the eligible entity plans to implement the requirements described in clause (v); and ``(bb) a beta plan that has been user-tested. ``(II) Portal features.--In awarding a contract to an eligible entity under clause (ii), the Secretary shall give preference to an eligible entity that demonstrates an ability to implement the following features of an EBT Online Redemption Portal: ``(aa) Client-facing technology with a primary preference for mobile device or smartphone application. ``(bb) Fail-safe systems to maintain privacy and online security of data. ``(cc) Ability to redirect a consumer to an existing online platform of a vendor, if applicable. ``(dd) Ability to update as technologies evolve. ``(ee) Ease of operation for program participants, including multilingual functionality. ``(ff) Interoperability with delivery technologies and interfaces. ``(gg) Identification of participating retailers within geographic proximity to the user. ``(hh) Ability to perform single transactions using mixed tender, including a single transaction for eligible food items using an EBT card and noneligible items using another form of payment. ``(ii) Adherence to a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan-- ``(AA) to allow the portal to recover from any interruption of service; and ``(BB) that includes sufficient back-up systems, equipment, facilities, and trained personnel to implement the plan. ``(v) Requirements.-- ``(I) In general.--The Online EBT Redemption Portal developed by the eligible entity awarded the contract under clause (ii) shall-- ``(aa) enable the integrated processing of an online EBT transaction by providing a platform and facilitating the purchasing interaction between the consumer, retailer, third-party processors (for EBT card processing and the secure online entry of a personal identification number), and delivery vendor, as applicable; ``(bb) to deter fraud, have in place for program participants privacy and security protections, similar to protections provided under existing electronic benefit transfer methods, including entry of a personal identification number in a manner that complies with the guidelines of leading national consensus standards organizations, as determined by the Secretary, for encrypting personal identification number entry; ``(cc) be secure and operate in a manner that maintains program integrity, including food item eligibility; ``(dd) be available in an initial or beta version not later than 120 days after the date on which the eligible entity is awarded the contract; ``(ee) be ready to be fully deployed in all States not later than 180 days after the date described in item (dd); ``(ff) be available for use by any retail food store or wholesale food concern authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program-- ``(AA) at no charge beyond a nominal fee that is not more than reasonably necessary to support maintenance of the portal and subject to the approval of the Secretary; and ``(BB) on an application-based and browser-based platform for smartphones and a browser-based online platform for tablets and computers; ``(gg) adhere to commercial standards for service level availability to ensure the viability of the portal and the use of the portal by retail food stores and wholesale food concerns authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and ``(hh) perform ongoing maintenance services and retailer enrollment and termination of enrollment activities to ensure continuous operability of the portal. ``(II) Evaluation of beta version.--The Secretary shall conduct a review of the initial or beta version of the Online EBT Redemption Portal under subclause (I)(dd), including by soliciting feedback from program participants. ``(vi) Report to congress.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of activities carried out under this subparagraph. ``(vii) Authorization of appropriations.-- There is appropriated to the Secretary, out of funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000 to provide under the contract described in clause (ii).''. SEC. 3. BROAD ACCEPTANCE OF SNAP BENEFITS THROUGH ONLINE TRANSACTIONS. Section 7(k) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(k)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``on-line'' each place it appears and inserting ``online''; (2) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``Subject to paragraph (4), the'' and inserting ``The''; and (B) by inserting ``in any State'' after ``stores''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Technical assistance.-- ``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph: ``(i) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means a public or private nonprofit entity. ``(ii) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means a retail food store or wholesale food concern authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. ``(B) Technical assistance center.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, shall, on a competitive basis, award 1 or more grants to, or enter into 1 or more cooperative agreements with, 1 or more covered entities to establish a technical assistance center, to be known as the `SNAP Online Purchasing Technical Assistance Center', to provide-- ``(i) to State agencies, eligible entities, and program participants information on and technical assistance with, as applicable-- ``(I) accepting program benefits through online transactions; ``(II) using the EBT Online Redemption Portal described in subsection (h)(14)(B); ``(III) in the case of State agencies, conducting outreach to eligible entities to ensure that those eligible entities are informed of the technical assistance provided by the center; ``(IV) research, training, and best practices relating to redeeming program benefits through online transactions; and ``(V) facilitating communication between eligible entities, applicable State agencies, and the Department of Agriculture; and ``(ii) to eligible entities direct grants to defray the technological costs of carrying out the activities described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i). ``(C) Qualifications.--At least 1 covered entity that receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement under subparagraph (B) shall have expertise in providing technical assistance to food retailers operating under a Federal nutrition program. ``(D) Technical assistance priority.--In providing technical assistance to eligible entities, the SNAP Online Purchasing Technical Assistance Center shall give priority to eligible entities that are small and limited-resource retailers. ``(E) Funding.--There is appropriated to the Secretary, out of funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $75,000,000 to carry out this paragraph, to remain available until expended, of which not more than 3 percent may be used by the Secretary for administrative expenses. ``(5) Publication of online vendors.--The Secretary shall maintain on the website of the Department of Agriculture a publicly available listing, organized and searchable by region, locality, and State, of all approved retail food stores accepting benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance, including through online transactions.''. <all>

Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand online benefit redemption options under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2021

Rep. Kelly, Robin L.

D

IL

H.R.4478

Taxation

Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021 This bill treats certain payments made by Indian tribal governments to children as earned income of the child for the purposes of the kiddie tax (the tax on the unearned income of children). This has the effect of exempting the payments from the tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN PAYMENTS MADE BY INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS TREATED AS EARNED INCOME FOR KIDDIE TAX. (a) In General.--Section 1(g)(4)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(C) Treatment of certain amounts as earned income.--For purposes of this subsection, each of the following amounts shall be treated as earned income of the child referred to in paragraph (1) to the extent included in the gross income of such child: ``(i) Distributions from qualified disability trusts.--Any amount included in the gross income of such child under section 652 or 662 by reason of being a beneficiary of a qualified disability trust (as defined in section 642(b)(2)(C)(ii)). ``(ii) Certain indian tribal payments.--Any payment made by an Indian tribal government (as defined in section 139E(c)(1)), or from a trust of which the Indian tribal government is treated as the owner under subpart E of part I of subchapter J, to such child if-- ``(I) such child is an enrolled member of the tribe with respect to such Indian tribal government, and ``(II) such payment is received by such child by reason of such enrollment.''. (b) Application to Alternative Minimum Tax.--Section 59(j)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``and including amounts treated as earned income under section 1(g)(4)(C)'' after ``section 911(d)(2)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax.

Tax Fairness for Tribal Youth Act of 2021

Rep. Moore, Gwen

D

WI

S.2230

Taxation

This bill increases the applicable dollar amount of the carbon oxide sequestration tax credit for taxable years after 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon oxide sequestration credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ENHANCEMENT OF CARBON OXIDE SEQUESTRATION CREDIT. (a) Increase in Applicable Dollar Amount.--Subparagraph (A) of section 45Q(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, the applicable dollar amount shall be an amount equal to-- ``(i) for purposes of paragraph (3) of subsection (a), an amount equal to the product of $85 and the inflation adjustment factor for such calendar year determined under section 43(b)(3)(B) for such calendar year, determined by substituting `2020' for `1990', and ``(ii) for purposes of paragraph (4) of such subsection, an amount equal to the product of $60 and the inflation adjustment factor for such calendar year determined under section 43(b)(3)(B) for such calendar year, determined by substituting `2025' for `1990.'''. (b) Definition of Qualified Facility.--Paragraph (2) of section 45Q(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) at which carbon capture equipment installed at such facility captures qualified carbon oxide during the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon oxide sequestration credit.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon oxide sequestration credit.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the carbon oxide sequestration credit.

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray

D

NM

H.R.3740

Crime and Law Enforcement

Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2021 This bill establishes a statutory framework for the licensing and registration of all handguns owned, possessed, or controlled in the United States.

To provide for the mandatory licensing and registration of handguns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL HANDGUN LICENSING AND REGISTRATION SYSTEM TO APPLY IN ANY STATE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HANDGUN LICENSING AND REGISTRATION SYSTEM THAT MEETS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Licensing and registration of handguns ``(a)(1) The Attorney General of the United States shall establish a Federal system for the licensing and registration of all handguns owned, possessed, or controlled in the United States-- ``(A) under which-- ``(i) a person shall not be eligible to receive such a license if the person-- ``(I) has not attained 21 years of age; ``(II) is not a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States; ``(III) has not completed training in firearms safety; ``(IV) as part of the process for applying for such a license-- ``(aa) has not submitted to a background investigation and criminal history check of the person; or ``(bb) has not submitted the fingerprints of the person and a recent photograph that clearly shows the face of the person; or ``(V) is prohibited by Federal law from possessing a firearm; and ``(ii) such a license shall expire not more than 5 years after issuance; and ``(B) which shall include a method for easily retrieving information sufficient to identify-- ``(i) each resident of a State to which this subsection applies who owns, possesses, or controls a handgun; and ``(ii) the handgun. ``(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to own, possess, or control a handgun in a State to which this subsection applies unless the person-- ``(A) is licensed to do so by the system established pursuant to paragraph (1); and ``(B) has registered the handgun with a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply in a State if there is in effect a certification by the Attorney General of the United States that the State has in effect a system for the licensing and registration of handguns owned, possessed, or controlled in the State that-- ``(1) meets the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(A); ``(2) includes a method for easily retrieving information sufficient to identify-- ``(A) each resident of the State who owns, possesses, or controls a handgun in the State; and ``(B) the handgun; and ``(3) at a minimum, imposes criminal penalties on any person who-- ``(A) owns, possesses, or controls a handgun in the State, and-- ``(i) is not licensed by the State to possess a handgun; or ``(ii) has not registered the handgun with a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency; or ``(B) transfers or receives handgun ammunition, unless the recipient-- ``(i) is a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(ii) before the receipt, has presented to the transferor-- ``(I) a valid firearms purchaser identification card issued by the State to the recipient; ``(II) a valid copy of a handgun purchase permit issued by the State to the recipient; or ``(III) a valid permit to carry a handgun issued by the State to the recipient. ``(c) A certification under subsection (b) with respect to a State shall have no force or effect on or after the date the Attorney General finds, after an opportunity for a hearing on the record, that the State does not have in effect the system described in subsection (b). ``(d) The Attorney General shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932(a)(2) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned, or both. The court shall not suspend a sentence of imprisonment imposed under this paragraph.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Licensing and registration of handguns.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to conduct engaged in after the 2-year period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS TO LICENSE AND REGISTER HANDGUNS. (a) In General.--The Attorney General is authorized to award grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to comply with the requirements under subsection (a) of section 932 of title 18, United States Code, or to implement a system described in subsection (b) of that section. (b) Program Authorized.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, and not later than 90 days after such amounts are appropriated, the Attorney General shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible applicants whose applications are approved under subsection (c) to assist such applicants in carrying out the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this Act, a State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may require, including-- (1) whether the applicant will use the grant to-- (A) comply with the requirements under subsection (a) of section 932 of title 18, United States Code; or (B) implement a system described in subsection (b) of that section, including a description of the law that the applicant has enacted to require a license for any purchase of a handgun including a description of any other exemptions to such law; and (2) a description of the specific activities for which the applicant will use the grant. (d) Use of Funds.--A grantee under this Act shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (e) Audits.--The Attorney General shall conduct an audit every 2 years of each applicant receiving a grant under this section, and may conduct such additional audits as the Attorney General determines necessary. (f) Report.--The Attorney General shall submit an annual report to Congress on the grant program under this section, which shall include information on the progress made in establishing the Federal system described in subsection (a) of section 932 of title 18, United States Code, and the progress made by States in establishing a system described in subsection (b) of such section. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. <all>

Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2021

To provide for the mandatory licensing and registration of handguns, and for other purposes.

Handgun Licensing and Registration Act of 2021

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

NJ

H.R.939

Environmental Protection

Combustion Avoidance along Rural Roads Act or the CARR Act This bill exempts wildfire mitigation activities conducted within 300 feet of a road from all laws governing environmental review of proposed agency actions or protection of endangered or threatened species. Mitigation activities are those that are conducted by Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture on federal land that is administered by the National Park System, the Bureau of Land Management, or the Forest Service. Mitigation activities include forest thinning, hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burning, and vegetation management.

To exempt certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Combustion Avoidance along Rural Roads Act'' or the ``CARR Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN WILDFIRE MITIGATION ACTIVITIES FROM CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Wildfire mitigation activities of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may be carried out without regard to the provisions of law specified in subsection (b). (b) Provisions of Law Specified.--The provisions of law specified in this section are all Federal, State, or other laws, regulations, and legal requirements of, deriving from, or related to the subject of, the following laws: (1) Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (2) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (c) Wildfire Mitigation Activity.--For purposes of this section, the term ``wildfire mitigation activity''-- (1) is an activity conducted on Federal land that is-- (A) under the administration of the Director of the National Park System, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) within 300 feet of any permanent or temporary road, as measured from the center of such road; and (2) includes forest thinning, hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burning, and vegetation management. <all>

CARR Act

To exempt certain wildfire mitigation activities from certain environmental requirements, and for other purposes.

CARR Act Combustion Avoidance along Rural Roads Act

Rep. LaMalfa, Doug

R

CA

S.211

Education

Put Students First Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing certain FY2021 education funds or COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds to an elementary or secondary school that does not offer in-person instruction by April 30, 2021. A school must forfeit or return these funds if it does not offer in-person instruction by that date. Additionally, the bill outlines the use of forfeited and returned funds. A state may regain eligibility for these funds if it submits an implementation plan to ED that provides students with school choice options. If a state does not submit an implementation plan, then the funds must be provided as grants to states with the highest percentage of schools offering in-person instruction.

To prohibit the Secretary of Education from providing Federal elementary and secondary education funds for fiscal year 2021 or COVID- 19 relief funds to an elementary school or secondary school that does not offer in-person instruction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Put Students First Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDS FOR K-12 SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT REOPEN. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education may not provide any Federal funds appropriated for fiscal year 2021 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) or appropriated for COVID-19 relief, to an elementary school or secondary school that does not offer in-person instruction (either on a full-time basis or a hybrid basis with home learning) for all students enrolled in the school by not later than April 30, 2021. (b) Forfeit and Return of Funds.-- (1) In general.--An elementary school or secondary school that receives Federal funds appropriated for fiscal year 2021 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) or appropriated for COVID-19 relief on or after the date of enactment of this Act that does not offer in- person instruction (either on a full-time basis or a hybrid basis with home learning) for all students enrolled in the school by not later than April 30, 2021, shall forfeit any Federal funds appropriated for fiscal year 2021 that have not been distributed and return any funds appropriated for COVID-19 relief on or after the date of enactment of this Act to the Secretary of Education. (2) Use of forfeited and returned funds.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Education shall use funds forfeited or returned under paragraph (1) to provide States, in which schools described in paragraph (1) operate, the option to receive funds to provide a school choice option for students enrolled in schools that do not offer in-person instruction. To be eligible to receive such funds, a State shall submit to the Secretary of Education, by not later than May 15, 2021, an implementation plan to provide school choice options for students who are enrolled in schools that do not offer in-person instruction (either on a full-time basis or a hybrid basis with home learning) for all students enrolled in the schools. (B) Grants to states with highest percentage of schools offering in-person instruction.--If a State described in subparagraph (A) does not submit an implementation plan to the Secretary of Education by not later than May 15, 2021, as described in subparagraph (A), the funds available to such State shall be provided as grants to States with the highest percentage of local educational agencies in the State serving schools that offer in-person instruction (either on a full-time basis or a hybrid basis with home learning). (c) Federally Funded School Lunch Program.--Nothing in this Act shall alter or preclude any eligibility, funding, or requirements under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (d) Definitions.--In this Act, the terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

Put Students First Act of 2021

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from providing Federal elementary and secondary education funds for fiscal year 2021 or COVID-19 relief funds to an elementary school or secondary school that does not offer in-person instruction.

Put Students First Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

S.4230

Education

Strength in Diversity Act of 2022 This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education may award planning and implementation grants to specified educational agencies (e.g., local educational agencies) to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in publicly funded early childhood education programs, public elementary schools, or public secondary schools.

To establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strength in Diversity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive strategies to address the effects of racial isolation or concentrated poverty by increasing diversity, including racial diversity and socioeconomic diversity, in covered schools. SEC. 3. RESERVATION FOR NATIONAL AND STATE ACTIVITIES. (a) National Activities.--The Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent of the amounts made available under section 9 for a fiscal year to carry out activities of national significance relating to this Act, which may include-- (1) research, development, data collection, monitoring, technical assistance, evaluation, or dissemination activities; and (2) the development and maintenance of best practices for recipients of grants under section 4 and other experts in the field of school diversity. (b) State Activities.--The Secretary may reserve not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available under section 9 for a fiscal year for planning grants and implementation grants made to State educational agencies under section 4. SEC. 4. GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. (a) Authorization.-- (1) In general.--From the amounts made available under section 9 and not reserved under section 3 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants in accordance with subsection (b) to eligible entities to develop or implement plans to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools. (2) Types of grants.--The Secretary may, in any fiscal year, award-- (A) planning grants to carry out the activities described in section 6(a); (B) implementation grants to carry out the activities described in section 6(b); or (C) both such planning grants and implementation grants. (b) Award Basis.-- (1) Criteria for evaluating applications.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section on a competitive basis, based on-- (A) the quality of the application submitted by an eligible entity under section 5; (B) the likelihood, as determined by the Secretary, that the eligible entity will use the grant to improve student outcomes or outcomes on other performance measures described in section 7; and (C) the likelihood that the grant will lead to a meaningful reduction in racial and economic isolation for children in covered schools. (2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to the following eligible entities: (A) First, to an eligible entity that submitted an application for a grant under the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities program described in the notice published by the Department of Education in the Federal Register on December 14, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 90343 et seq.). (B) Second, to an eligible entity that proposes, in an application submitted under section 5, to use the grant to support a program that addresses racial isolation. (C) Third, to an eligible entity that proposes, in an application submitted under section 5, to use the grant to support a program that extends beyond one local educational agency, such as an inter-district or regional program. (D) Fourth, to an eligible entity that demonstrates meaningful coordination with local housing agencies to increase access to schools that have a disproportionately low number of low-income students. (c) Duration of Grants.-- (1) Planning grant.--A planning grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 1 year. (2) Implementation grant.--An implementation grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 3 years, except that the Secretary may extend an implementation grant for an additional 2-year period if the eligible entity receiving the grant demonstrates to the Secretary that the eligible entity is making significant progress, as determined by the Secretary, on the program performance measures described in section 7. SEC. 5. APPLICATIONS. In order to receive a grant under section 4, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. Such application shall include-- (1) a description of the program for which the eligible entity is seeking a grant, including-- (A) how the eligible entity proposes to use the grant to improve the academic and life outcomes of students in racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools by supporting interventions that increase diversity for students in such covered schools; (B) in the case of an implementation grant, the implementation grant plan described in section 6(b)(1); and (C) evidence, or if such evidence is not available, a rationale based on current research, regarding how the program will increase diversity; (2) in the case of an eligible entity proposing to use any of the grant to benefit covered schools that are racially isolated, a description of how the eligible entity will identify and define racial isolation; (3) in the case of an eligible entity proposing to use any portion of the grant to benefit high-poverty covered schools, a description of how the eligible entity will identify and define income level and socioeconomic status; (4) a description of the plan of the eligible entity for continuing the program after the grant period ends; (5) a description of how the eligible entity will assess, monitor, and evaluate the impact of the activities funded under the grant on student achievement and student enrollment diversity, and teacher diversity; (6) an assurance that the eligible entity has conducted, or will conduct, robust parent and community engagement, while planning for and implementing the program, such as through-- (A) consultation with appropriate officials from Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations approved by the Tribes located in the area served by the eligible entity; (B) consultation with other community entities, including local housing or transportation authorities; (C) public hearings or other open forums to inform the development of any formal strategy to increase diversity; and (D) outreach to parents and students, in a language that parents and students can understand, and consultation with students and families in the targeted district or region that is designed to ensure participation in the planning and development of any formal strategy to increase diversity; (7) an estimate of the number of students that the eligible entity plans to serve under the program and the number of students to be served through additional expansion of the program after the grant period ends; (8) an assurance that the eligible entity will-- (A) cooperate with the Secretary in evaluating the program, including any evaluation that might require data and information from multiple recipients of grants under section 4; and (B) engage in the best practices developed under section 3(a)(2); (9) an assurance that, to the extent possible, the eligible entity has considered the potential implications of the grant activities on the demographics and student enrollment of nearby covered schools not included in the activities of the grant; (10) in the case of an eligible entity applying for an implementation grant, a description of how the eligible entity will-- (A) implement, replicate, or expand a strategy based on a strong or moderate level of evidence (as described in subclause (I) or (II) of section 8101(21)(A)(i) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(21)(A)(i))); or (B) test a promising strategy to increase diversity in covered schools; (11) in the case of an application by a consortium of local educational agencies, a specification of which agency is the lead applicant, and how the grant funds will be divided among the school districts served by such consortium; and (12) in the case of an application by a State educational agency, a demonstration that the agency has procedures in place-- (A) to assess and prevent the redrawing of school district lines in a manner that increases racial or socioeconomic isolation; (B) to assess the segregation impacts of new school construction proposals and to prioritize school construction funding that will foreseeably increase racial and economic integration; and (C) to include progress toward reduction of racial and economic isolation as a factor in its State plan under section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311). SEC. 6. USES OF FUNDS. (a) Planning Grants.--Each eligible entity that receives a planning grant under section 4 shall use the grant to support students in covered schools through the following activities: (1) Completing a comprehensive assessment of, with respect to the geographic area served by such eligible entity-- (A) the educational outcomes and racial and socioeconomic stratification of children attending covered schools; (B) an analysis of the location and capacity of program and school facilities and the adequacy of local or regional transportation infrastructure; and (C) teacher diversity in covered schools, and plans for expanding teacher diversity. (2) Developing and implementing a robust family, student, and community engagement plan, including, where feasible, public hearings or other open forums that would precede and inform the development of a formal strategy to improve diversity in covered schools. (3) Developing options, including timelines and cost estimates, for improving diversity in covered schools, such as weighted lotteries, revised feeder patterns, school boundary redesign, or regional coordination. (4) Developing an implementation plan based on community preferences among the options developed under paragraph (3). (5) Building the capacity to collect and analyze data that provide information for transparency, continuous improvement, and evaluation. (6) Developing an implementation plan to comply with a court-ordered school desegregation plan. (7) Engaging in best practices developed under section 3(a)(2). (8) If applicable, developing an implementation plan to replace entrance exams or other competitive application procedures with methods of student assignment to promote racial and socioeconomic diversity. (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) Implementation grant plan.--Each eligible entity that receives an implementation grant under section 4 shall implement a high-quality plan to support students in covered schools that includes-- (A) a comprehensive set of strategies designed to improve academic outcomes for all students, particularly students of color and low-income students, by increasing diversity in covered schools; (B) evidence of strong family and community support for such strategies, including evidence that the eligible entity has engaged in meaningful family and community outreach activities; (C) goals to increase diversity, including teacher diversity, in covered schools over the course of the grant period; (D) collection and analysis of data to provide transparency and support continuous improvement throughout the grant period; and (E) a rigorous method of evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. (2) Implementation grant activities.--Each eligible entity that receives an implementation grant under section 4 may use the grant to carry out one or more of the following activities: (A) Recruiting, hiring, or training additional teachers, administrators, school counselors, and other instructional and support staff in new, expanded, or restructured covered schools, or other professional development activities for staff and administrators. (B) Investing in specialized academic programs or facilities designed to encourage inter-district school attendance patterns. (C) Developing or initiating a transportation plan for bringing students to and from covered schools, if such transportation is sustainable beyond the grant period and does not represent a significant portion of the grant received by an eligible entity under section 4. (D) Developing innovative and equitable school assignment plans. (E) Carrying out innovative activities designed to increase racial and socioeconomic school diversity and engagement between children from different racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds. (F) Creating or improving systems and partnerships to create a one-stop enrollment process for students with multiple public school options, including making school information and data more accessible and easy to understand, in order to ensure access to low poverty or high-performing schools for low-income children and to promote racial and socioeconomic diversity. (G) Increasing teacher diversity in covered schools. SEC. 7. PERFORMANCE MEASURES. The Secretary shall establish performance measures for the programs and activities carried out through a grant under section 4. These measures, at a minimum, shall track the progress of each eligible entity in-- (1) improving academic and other developmental or noncognitive outcomes for each subgroup described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)) that is served by the eligible entity on measures, including, as applicable, by-- (A) increasing school readiness; (B) increasing student achievement and decreasing achievement gaps; (C) increasing high school graduation rates; (D) increasing readiness for postsecondary education and careers; (E) improving access to mental health and social- emotional learning; (F) reducing school discipline rates; and (G) any other indicator the Secretary or eligible entity may identify; and (2) increasing diversity and decreasing racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools. SEC. 8. ANNUAL REPORTS. An eligible entity that receives a grant under section 4 shall submit to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, an annual report that includes-- (1) a description of the efforts of the eligible entity to increase inclusivity; (2) information on the progress of the eligible entity with respect to the performance measures described in section 7; (3) the data supporting such progress; (4) a description of how the eligible entity will continue to make improvements toward increasing diversity and decreasing racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools and sustaining inclusion; and (5) information on the progress of regional programs on reducing racial and socioeconomic isolation in covered schools, if applicable. SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023 and each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years. SEC. 10. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Covered school.--The term ``covered school'' means-- (A) a publicly-funded early childhood education program; (B) a public elementary school; or (C) a public secondary school. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a State educational agency, a local educational agency, a consortium of such agencies, an educational service agency, or a regional educational agency that at the time of the application of such eligible entity has significant achievement gaps and socioeconomic or racial segregation within or between the school districts served by such entity. (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``Secretary'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Publicly-funded early childhood education program.--The term ``publicly-funded early childhood education program'' means an early childhood education program (as defined in section 103(8) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003(8))) that receives State or Federal funds. SEC. 11. PROHIBITION AGAINST FEDERAL CONTROL OF EDUCATION. No provision of this Act shall be construed to authorize any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school system. <all>

Strength in Diversity Act of 2022

A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.

Strength in Diversity Act of 2022

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

D

CT

S.3036

Science, Technology, Communications

Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act or the FIRE Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and such academic entities as NOAA considers appropriate, to establish a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection. The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of NOAA shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and the effects of those events.

To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act'' or the ``FIRE Act''. SEC. 2. WILDFIRE FORECASTING AND DETECTION. (a) Program for Wildfire Forecasting and Detection.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in collaboration with such representatives of the United States weather industry and academic entities as the Administrator considers appropriate, shall establish and maintain a program within the Administration to improve wildfire forecasting and detection. (2) Goals.--The goals of the program established and maintained under paragraph (1) shall be to develop and extend accurate wildfire forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, property, and damage to the economy, with a focus on-- (A) improving the prediction of intensification and spread of wildfires; (B) improving the forecast and communication of smoke dispersion from wildfires; (C) improving information dissemination and risk communication to create more effective watch and warning products; and (D) improving the early detection of wildfires to contain the growth of wildfires and mitigate damages. (3) Elements.--In order to meet the goals described in paragraph (2), the Administrator may conduct development, testing, and deployment activities related to-- (A) advanced satellite detection products; (B) grid-based assessments and outlooks of fuel moisture and danger levels; (C) coupled atmosphere and fire modeling systems; (D) systems to link long-term weather predictions to achievable land management decisions; and (E) improved spatial and temporal resolution observations in high latitudes. (b) Program for Weather Research Testbeds.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (in this section referred to as the ``Assistant Administrator'') shall establish a program to create one or more testbeds for weather research, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and the effects of those events. (2) Resources.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1), the Assistant Administrator may not use the resources of the cooperative institutes of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act for the testbeds described in such paragraph. (3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 to carry out the program established under paragraph (1). <all>

FIRE Act

A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection, and for other purposes.

FIRE Act Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

D

NV

H.R.9133

Crime and Law Enforcement

Freezing Assets of Suspected Terrorists and Enemy Recruits Act of 2022 or the FASTER Act of 2022 This bill directs a federal law enforcement agency to notify the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the Department of the Treasury of an arrest of an individual under suspicion of participating in domestic terrorism or providing material support for terrorism. FinCEN must then order any appropriate financial institution to freeze that individual's assets. The bill also sets forth provisions for contesting a freeze, unfreezing assets, and disposing of assets in the event of a conviction. The Federal Bureau of Investigation must establish a national clearinghouse of incidents of homegrown lone wolf terrorism, domestic terrorism, and the provision of material support to terrorists.

To require financial institutions to freeze the assets of individuals arrested under suspicion of participating in domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists, to establish a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of homegrown ``lone wolf'' terrorism, domestic terrorism, and persons providing material support to terrorists, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freezing Assets of Suspected Terrorists and Enemy Recruits Act of 2022'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FREEZING OF ASSETS OF DOMESTIC TERROR SUSPECTS. (a) In General.--If an individual is arrested by a Federal law enforcement agency (or by a State or local law enforcement agency and subsequently turned over to a Federal law enforcement agency) under suspicion of participating in domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists, such Federal law enforcement agency shall notify FinCEN of such arrest and, upon such notification, FinCEN shall order each financial institution holding assets of the individual to freeze such assets. (b) Disposition of Assets.-- (1) Notice of freezing.--FinCEN shall, as soon as practicable, but not later than 60 days after ordering a financial institution to freeze an individual's assets under subsection (a), notify such individual of such asset freezing. (2) Right to contest.-- (A) In general.--A Federal district court of competent jurisdiction shall, on motion by an individual whose assets have been frozen under this section, order the individual's assets unfrozen unless the Government establishes by probable cause that such assets are subject to seizure under this section. (B) Representation.-- (i) In general.--If an individual whose assets have been frozen under this section is financially unable to obtain representation by counsel with respect to the motion described under subparagraph (A), the court may order the individual's assets unfrozen in an amount necessary to pay for such counsel, and such unfrozen funds may only be used to pay for such counsel. (ii) Factors to consider.--In determining whether to order the unfreezing of funds under clause (i), a court shall take into account the individual's standing to bring such a motion and whether the motion appears to be made in good faith. (3) Unfreezing of property.--FinCEN shall order an individual's assets unfrozen if-- (A) FinCEN does not provide the notice described under paragraph (1) within 60 days of ordering the assets frozen; (B) a criminal indictment is not filed against the individual with respect to participation in domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists within 90 days after FinCEN orders the assets frozen; or (C) the individual is tried for domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists and is not convicted. (4) Confiscation upon conviction.--If an individual whose assets have been frozen under this section is convicted of domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists, FinCEN shall-- (A) confiscate all such assets that were involved in such crime, or that constitute or derive from proceeds traceable to such crime, and may-- (i) distribute assets to victims of the individual; (ii) transfer assets to the Attorney General for distribution to law enforcement for counterterrorism purposes; or (iii) use assets for such other purpose as FinCEN determines appropriate; and (B) order all other such assets unfrozen. SEC. 3. NATIONAL HOMEGROWN TERRORISM INCIDENT CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of homegrown ``lone wolf'' terrorism, domestic terrorism, and a person providing material support to terrorists. (b) Clearinghouse.--The clearinghouse established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) accept, collect, and maintain information on incidents described in subsection (a) that is submitted to the clearinghouse by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, by law enforcement agencies of foreign countries, and by victims of such incidents; (2) collate and index such information for purposes of cross-referencing; (3) upon request from a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency or from a law enforcement agency of a foreign country, provide such information to assist in the investigation of an incident described in subsection (a); and (4) provide all-source integrated analysis to other Federal agencies and State and local law enforcement agencies. (c) Scope of Information.--The information maintained by the clearinghouse for each incident shall, to the extent practicable, include-- (1) the date, time, and place of the incident; (2) details of the incident; (3) any available information on suspects or perpetrators of the incident; and (4) any other relevant information. (d) Design of Clearinghouse.--The clearinghouse shall be designed for maximum ease of use by participating law enforcement agencies. (e) Publicity.--The Director shall publicize the existence of the clearinghouse to law enforcement agencies by appropriate means. (f) Resources.--In establishing and maintaining the clearinghouse, the Director may-- (1) through the Attorney General, utilize the resources of any other department or agency of the Federal Government; and (2) accept assistance and information from private organizations or individuals. (g) Coordination.--The Director shall carry out the Director's responsibilities under this section in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, and such other agencies as may be necessary. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Domestic terrorism.--The term ``domestic terrorism'' has the meaning given that term under section 2331 of title 18, United States Code. (2) Financial institution.--The term ``financial institution'' has the meaning given that term under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code. (3) FinCEN.--The term ``FinCEN'' means the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury. (4) Providing material support to terrorists.--The term ``providing material support to terrorists'' means the offense described under section 2339A(a) of title 18, United States Code. <all>

FASTER Act of 2022

To require financial institutions to freeze the assets of individuals arrested under suspicion of participating in domestic terrorism or providing material support to terrorists, to establish a national clearinghouse for information on incidents of homegrown "lone wolf" terrorism, domestic terrorism, and persons providing material support to terrorists, and for other purposes.

FASTER Act of 2022 Freezing Assets of Suspected Terrorists and Enemy Recruits Act of 2022

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh

D

NJ

S.2061

Health

Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth. Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person services and continues to receive in-person services at specified intervals. The bill eliminates these in-person requirements.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING COVERAGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH. (a) In General.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (B),''; (2) by striking ``(A) In general.--The geographic'' and inserting ``The geographic''; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 123 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH. Not later than 1 year after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the utilization of mental health services furnished through telehealth under section 1834(m)(7) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)), that includes any recommendations of the Secretary regarding-- (1) fraud or abuse prevention with respect to such services; and (2) additional funding that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services may require for purposes of conducting audits, investigations, and other oversight and enforcement activities with respect to the furnishing of such services. <all>

Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth.

Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021

Sen. Cassidy, Bill

R

LA

H.R.578

Labor and Employment

Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor to implement a program to award grants to workforce intermediaries (certain national, regional, state, or local entities that facilitate the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs) to enable them to engage a variety of stakeholders to support, develop, and implement registered apprenticeship programs.

To promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Registered apprenticeship programs provide apprentices employment with structured on-the-job training, little to no student loan debt, competitive wages, industry-recognized credentials, direct access to jobs and careers, and in some cases, the potential to earn college credit toward an associate's or bachelor's degree. (2) According to the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Toolkit, the average wage for a fully-proficient worker who completes an apprenticeship is $50,000 annually. Apprentices who complete their program earn approximately $300,000 more during their career than non-apprenticeship workers. (3) There are still very few apprenticeship positions in sectors with high job growth. According to data from the Department of Labor, health care--the industry with the greatest job growth--had only 1,852 apprentices in 2016. Information technology, another sector with rapidly expanding job opportunities in the United States, had fewer than 1,000 apprentices in 2016. (4) A major barrier to expanding registered apprenticeships in high-growth job sectors is employers' lack of familiarity with the process to establish, and the requirements of, registered apprenticeship programs. (5) Workforce intermediaries, which are organizations at the national, regional, State, or local level that help ease the process for employers in developing and delivering new registered apprenticeship programs, can serve as a catalyzing force for creating and expanding registered apprenticeships in high-growth job sectors through technical assistance and capacity building for employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and government entities. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship.--The term ``apprenticeship'' means an opportunity in a registered apprenticeship program. (2) In-demand industry sector.--The term ``in-demand industry sector'' means a sector described in subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B) of section 3(23) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(23)). (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (4) Local board.--The term ``local board'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (5) Nontraditional apprenticeship occupation.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship occupation'' means an occupation that has not traditionally engaged in carrying out registered apprenticeship programs, but which the Secretary determines would benefit from having such a program (such as an occupation in a financial services, advanced manufacturing, information technology, health care, or hospitality industry sector). (6) Registered apprenticeship program.--The term ``registered apprenticeship program'' means a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (8) State board.--The term ``State board'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (9) Workforce intermediary.--The term ``workforce intermediary'' means an entity that, at the national, regional, State, or local level-- (A)(i) facilitates the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs; or (ii) if awarded a grant under this Act, has the capacity, and will work, to facilitate the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs; and (B) may be a partnership that includes one or more of the following as partners: (i) A business or industry organization. (ii) A community-based organization. (iii) A joint labor-management partnership. (iv) An institution of higher education. (v) A State board or local board. (vi) A nonprofit organization. (vii) An industry or sector partnership as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (viii) An industry association. (ix) A joint labor-management organization. (x) A consortium of organizations that provide technical assistance to support and to increase the development of registered apprenticeship programs. (xi) Any other entity that the Secretary considers to be appropriate. SEC. 4. WORKFORCE INTERMEDIARIES GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--From amounts made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall establish and carry out a workforce intermediaries grant program by awarding grants, on a competitive basis, to workforce intermediaries, to enable the workforce intermediaries to engage a variety of stakeholders, such as local boards, secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and employers, to support, develop, and implement registered apprenticeship programs in accordance with section 6. (b) Duration.--A grant awarded under this Act shall be for a period of not more than 4 years. (c) Amount.--A grant awarded under this Act shall be in an amount of not more than $6,000,000, and such amount shall be determined based on the relative number of apprentices a workforce intermediary plans to facilitate. (d) Geographic Diversity.--In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that there is geographic diversity in the areas in which activities will be carried out under the grants. (e) Matching Funds.--A workforce intermediary receiving a grant under this Act shall provide matching funds, from non-Federal sources, for the activities supported under the grant. The matching funds shall be in an amount that is not less than 20 percent of the amount of grant funds provided under the grant. SEC. 5. APPLICATIONS. (a) In General.--A workforce intermediary desiring a grant under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (b) Contents.--The application described in subsection (a) shall include-- (1) information regarding-- (A) in the case of a workforce intermediary described in section 3(9)(A)(i), the extent to which the workforce intermediary is working, as of the date of the application, with stakeholders to provide activities such as the activities described in section 6; or (B) in the case of a workforce intermediary described in section 3(9)(A)(ii), the capacity of the workforce intermediary to begin providing activities described in section 6 upon receipt of the grant, including information demonstrating that the workforce intermediary would be successful in carrying out such activities; (2) information regarding the extent to which the grant will help the workforce intermediary-- (A) expand apprenticeships for in-demand industry sectors that lack apprenticeships at the time of the application; or (B) target populations that are underrepresented-- (i) in apprenticeships generally; or (ii) in the fields in which the apprentices will be trained; (3) assurances that-- (A) the workforce intermediary will cooperate in the evaluation of the project conducted under section 7; and (B) the workforce intermediary will meet the matching requirement under section 4(e); (4) information about the workforce intermediary's-- (A) experience in providing activities described in section 6 and capacity, or ability to develop or expand capacity, to provide such activities; (B) experience working in a collaborative environment with government and nongovernmental entities; (C) ability to raise or provide funding to cover operating costs for the long-term sustainability of the activities supported under the grant; and (D) capacity and infrastructure to track outcomes and measure results, including capacity to track and analyze program performance and assess program impact; and (5) information describing how the workforce intermediary will promote the diversity described in section 6(b)(1)(F). SEC. 6. USE OF FUNDS. (a) In General.--A workforce intermediary that receives a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds to carry out activities, which may include activities described in subsection (b) or other strategies as may be necessary, that support the development and successful implementation of registered apprenticeship programs. (b) Suggested Uses.--A workforce intermediary may carry out subsection (a) through one or more of the following activities, as determined appropriate by the Secretary: (1) Outreach and marketing.--A workforce intermediary may provide services to engage employers in registered apprenticeship programs, which may include-- (A) marketing apprenticeships regionally, to employers and to potential apprentices; (B) marketing apprenticeships to secondary school students, counselors, school administrators, or parents; (C) recruiting and evaluating candidates for apprenticeships; (D) conducting outreach to employers to persuade the employers to adopt the apprenticeship model; (E) matching employers with apprentices; and (F) promoting diversity among apprentices by promoting outreach to underrepresented populations (such as women and minorities), youth, individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)), and veterans. (2) Employer engagement.--The workforce intermediary may provide services to engage employers in, and develop curricula for, registered apprenticeship programs, which may include assisting a small or medium-sized employer with-- (A) designing a curriculum for a registered apprenticeship program that blends occupation-specific skills and general industry skills; (B) designing a comprehensive training plan for apprentices; (C) navigating the registration process for the registered apprenticeship program; (D) identifying skills, both technical and behavioral, needed to perform the occupation in question; (E) providing training to managers and front-line employees to serve as trainers or mentors to apprentices in the registered apprenticeship program; (F) paying for the cost of off-site training provided to apprentices; (G) coordinating activities between training instructors and worksite supervisors of apprentices; (H) conducting or arranging for off-the-job training related to the apprenticeship; (I) convening employers to define skills for the registered apprenticeship program; and (J) developing occupational standards that are nationally recognized and portable to help guide employers and sponsors in establishing new registered apprenticeship programs. (3) Support services for apprentices.--The workforce intermediary may provide support services for apprentices to assure their success in, and after, registered apprenticeship programs, which may include-- (A) providing guidance to, mentorship to, and oversight of apprentices during the program, to ensure retention and completion; (B) providing services to address challenges that surface for apprentices during the apprenticeship; (C) providing professional development training needed for apprentices to succeed in a full-time job after the apprenticeship; (D) providing post-apprenticeship job counseling and job placement services; (E) coordinating pre-apprenticeship training or off-the-job training related to the occupation involved in the apprenticeship; and (F) arranging for an institution of higher education to provide training courses. (4) Local and national support for registered apprenticeships.--The workforce intermediary may support registered apprenticeship programs locally and nationally, which may include-- (A) developing national guidelines and standards for registered apprenticeships in nontraditional apprenticeship occupations; (B) connecting multi-region efforts for registered apprenticeship programs; (C) documenting best practices in operating a workforce intermediary; and (D) providing the ongoing infrastructure to support apprenticeships in an industry. (c) Emphasis on In-Demand Registered Apprenticeship Programs.--In carrying out activities under a grant under this Act, the workforce intermediary receiving the grant shall place an emphasis on supporting registered apprenticeship programs that lead to skilled jobs and wages in in-demand industry sectors. SEC. 7. PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION. (a) Performance Progress Reports to the Secretary.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require each workforce intermediary receiving a grant under this Act to submit performance progress reports at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Elements.--Each report described in paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum-- (A) the goals, plans, and accomplishments of the workforce intermediary; (B) how grant funds have been used; and (C) how the workforce intermediary has furthered the purposes described in section 4(a). (b) Evaluations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of each workforce intermediary that receives a grant under this Act 6 years after the date on which funds for the grant are first disbursed. (2) Contents of evaluation.--The evaluation described in paragraph (1) shall include a critical analysis of the workforce intermediary-- (A) by addressing topics such as-- (i) the goals of the workforce intermediary; (ii) the core competency training offered by the workforce intermediary, without regard as to whether such training was supported by grant funds; (iii) the structure of the wage progression or career ladder for each registered apprenticeship program established or supported by the workforce intermediary; (iv) the major recruitment sources of apprentices for the workforce intermediary; (v) information on how apprentices are selected by the workforce intermediary; (vi) the recruitment challenges that the workforce intermediary faces; (vii) the demographic and educational characteristics of apprentices supported by the workforce intermediary; (viii) the structure of the workforce intermediary, including the number of staff employed by the workforce intermediary; (ix) the factors that contribute to a workforce intermediary's sustainability and replicability; and (x) the number of apprenticeships facilitated by the workforce intermediary and the occupations involved in the apprenticeships; and (B) that evaluates the workforce intermediary using information on-- (i) the levels of performance achieved by the workforce intermediary with respect to the performance indicators under section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)), for all apprentices who complete a registered apprenticeship program supported by the workforce intermediary; (ii) the completion rates for apprentices in each registered apprenticeship program supported by the workforce intermediary; (iii) job retention of apprentices, based on 1 year after completing the registered apprenticeship program supported by the workforce intermediary; (iv) the income level of jobs obtained by apprentices after completing the apprenticeship program; and (v) the occupations in in-demand industry sectors, and nontraditional apprenticeship occupations, that the workforce intermediary has successfully served through the grant by creating registered apprenticeship programs in those occupations. (3) Scope of evaluation.--In conducting the evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, to the fullest extent practicable, limit the evaluation to the efforts of the workforce intermediary supported under this Act, but shall also consider all of the efforts of the workforce intermediary to support registered apprenticeship programs. (4) Report.--By not later than 90 days after the evaluation is completed, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the workforce intermediary, and make publicly available, a report that will contain-- (A) the results of the evaluation, including the topics and information described in paragraph (2); and (B) recommendations on how to further improve the outcomes of the workforce intermediary. (c) Renewal.--The Secretary shall use the performance progress reports and the results of an evaluation under this section for a project to determine whether to renew a grant for the workforce intermediary for that project. SEC. 8. WORKSHOPS; BEST PRACTICES. The Secretary shall use not more than 5 percent of the funds made available under this Act to-- (1) plan and conduct workshops throughout the United States to instruct interested organizations on how to create workforce intermediaries on a national, State, or local level, and navigate the grant process described in this Act; and (2) disseminate best practices on effective development and implementation of registered apprenticeship programs through workforce intermediaries. SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2021

To promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes.

Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2021

Rep. Norcross, Donald

D

NJ

H.R.9263

Government Operations and Politics

Expose Biden's Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect Act of 2022 or the Expose BIDEN Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to determine the impact on the U.S. economy of each major rule issued after 12 p.m. on January 20, 2021. Any major rule that is determined to increase inflation or cause a decline in the gross domestic product must be rescinded.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on the impact of major rules on inflation and gross domestic product, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expose Biden's Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect Act of 2022'' or the ``Expose BIDEN Act''. SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON IMPACT OF MAJOR RULES ON INFLATION AND GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT. (a) Review.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date described under paragraph (2), the Comptroller General of the United States shall review each major rule to determine the impact of each such rule on the economy of the United States, including-- (A) the impact of each such rule on-- (i) inflation in the United States; and (ii) the gross domestic product of the United States; and (B) whether any such rule contributed to-- (i) an increase in inflation in the United States; or (ii) a decline in the gross domestic product of the United States. (2) Timing of review.--The Comptroller General shall begin conducting the review required by paragraph (1) on-- (A) the effective date, if the Director has issued two consecutive reports on the gross domestic product of the United States indicating a decline in such gross domestic product in the two quarters preceding the effective date; or (B) if the Director has not issued two consecutive reports on the gross domestic product of the United States indicating a decline in such gross domestic product in the two quarters preceding the effective date, whichever occurs first after the effective date: (i) The first date on which the Director determines that the gross domestic product of the United States declined in the two quarters preceding such date. (ii) The publication date of the first monthly report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows an increase of 5 percent or greater in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) over a 12-month period. (b) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the Comptroller General begins conducting the review required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the President, Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on such review that includes-- (1) a description of any impact of such rules on-- (A) inflation in the United States; and (B) the gross domestic product of the United States; and (2) an identification of any such rule that the Comptroller General determines contributed to-- (A) an increase in inflation in the United States; or (B) a decline in the gross domestic product of the United States. (c) Suspension of Enforcement and Promulgations of Major Rules During Preparation of Report.--During the period in which the Comptroller General is preparing the report required by subsection (b)-- (1) no major rule may be enforced; and (2) no major rule may be promulgated. (d) Rescission and Promulgation of Rules That Contribute to Decline in GDP and Inflation.-- (1) Rescission of rules.--Following the submission of the report under subsection (b), the head of each relevant Federal agency shall permanently rescind any rule identified in the report as being shown to have contributed to-- (A) an increase in inflation in the United States; or (B) a decline in the gross domestic product of the United States. (2) Replacement rules.--The head of a Federal agency may not promulgate a rule to replace a rule rescinded under paragraph (1) before the sunset date unless such head demonstrates to the Comptroller General of the United States that such rule will not contribute to-- (A) an increase in inflation in the United States; or (B) a decline in the gross domestic product of the United States. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (2) Effective date.--The term ``effective date'' means the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Major rule.--The term ``major rule'' has the meaning given the term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code, except that such term does not include any rule issued before 12:00 p.m., January 20, 2021. (4) Sunset date.--The term ``sunset date'' means the date that is three months after the first date after the effective date on which-- (A) the Director issues a report indicating that the gross domestic product of the United States has-- (i) increased in the two consecutive quarters preceding the date on which the Director issues the report; and (ii) met or exceeded the gross domestic product for the quarter preceding such two consecutive quarters; and (B) the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a monthly report that shows an increase of 2.5 percent or less in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) over a 12-month period. <all>

Expose BIDEN Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on the impact of major rules on inflation and gross domestic product, and for other purposes.

Expose BIDEN Act Expose Biden’s Inflation, Deficits, and Economic Neglect Act of 2022

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S.

R

GA

S.4453

Government Operations and Politics

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the ``Martin Olav Sabo Post Office''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MARTIN OLAV SABO POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the ``Martin Olav Sabo Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Martin Olav Sabo Post Office''. <all>

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Martin Olav Sabo Post Office".

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Martin Olav Sabo Post Office".

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Martin Olav Sabo Post Office".

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

H.R.8600

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination. The term assisted reproductive technology includes any treatment or procedure that involves the handling of human oocytes or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer. The term assisted insemination includes any procedure that involves the handling of sperm including intrauterine insemination. A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. Additionally, the bill makes the violation a predicate offense (i.e., an underlying offense) for prosecutions under the federal racketeering statute.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ABUSE WITH RESPECT TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. (a) In General.--Chapter 109A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2249. ABUSE WITH RESPECT TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) Offense.--Whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (b), knowingly misrepresents the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology (including any treatment or procedure that involves the handling of human oocytes or embryos such as in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer) or assisted insemination (including any procedure that involves the handling of sperm including intrauterine insemination) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(b) Circumstance Described.--For the purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that-- ``(1) the defendant or victim traveled in interstate or foreign commerce, or traveled using a means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce, in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); ``(2) the defendant used a means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); ``(3) any payment of any kind was made, directly or indirectly, in furtherance of or in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a) using any means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce; ``(4) the defendant transmitted in interstate or foreign commerce any communication relating to or in furtherance of the conduct described in subsection (a) using any means, channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce by any means or in manner, including by computer, mail, wire, or electromagnetic transmission; ``(5) any instrument, item, substance, or other object that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce was used to perform the conduct described in subsection (a); ``(6) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or any territory or possession of the United States; or ``(7) the conduct described in subsection (a) otherwise occurred in or affected interstate or foreign commerce.''. (b) Racketeering Activity.--Section 1961(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``section 2249 (relating to abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology),'' after ``(relating to nuclear materials),''. (c) Table of Contents.--The table of sections for chapter 109A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``2249. Abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology.''. <all>

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology, and for other purposes.

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I.

R

OK

S.1275

Families

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; and (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence. Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions and makes other technical revisions.

To amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES IN ACT.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021''.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) References.--Except as otherwise specified, amendments made by this Act to a section or other provision of law are amendments to such section or other provision of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. PURPOSE.</DELETED> <DELETED> Subsection (b) of section 301 (42 U.S.C. 10401) is amended to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title to improve services and interventions and advance primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence by-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) assisting States and territories in supporting local family violence programs to provide accessible, trauma-informed, culturally relevant residential and non-residential services to domestic violence victims and their children and dependents;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) strengthening the capacity of Indian Tribes to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to family violence committed against Indians;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) providing for a network of technical assistance and training centers to support effective policy, practice, research, and cross-system collaboration to improve intervention and prevention efforts throughout the country;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) supporting the efforts of State, territorial, and Tribal coalitions to document and address the needs of victims and their children and dependents, including victims and their children and dependents who are underserved, implement effective coordinated community and systems responses, and promote ongoing public education and community engagement;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) maintaining national domestic violence hotlines, including a national Indian domestic violence hotline; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) supporting the development and implementation of evidence-informed, coalition-led, and community-based primary prevention approaches and programs.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 302 (42 U.S.C. 10402) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Dating partner.--The term `dating partner' means any person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with a victim, and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) the length of the relationship;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) the type of the relationship; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Digital services.--The term `digital services' means services, resources, information, support, or referrals provided through electronic communications platforms and media, which may include mobile phone technology, video technology, computer technology (including use of the internet), and any other emerging communications technologies that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services, resources, information, support, or referrals for the benefit of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) Domestic violence, dating violence, family violence.--The terms `domestic violence', `dating violence', and `family violence' mean any act, threatened act, or pattern of acts of physical or sexual violence, stalking, harassment, psychological abuse, economic abuse, technological abuse, or any other form of abuse, including threatening to commit harm against children or dependents or other members of the household of the recipient of the threat for the purpose of coercion, threatening, or causing harm, directed against-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) a dating partner or other person similarly situated to a dating partner under the laws of the jurisdiction;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the person committing such an act;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) a current or former spouse or other person similarly situated to a spouse under the laws of the jurisdiction;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) a person who shares a child or dependent in common with the person committing such an act; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) any other person who is protected from any such act under the domestic or family violence laws, policies, or regulations of the jurisdiction.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) Indian; indian tribe; tribal organization.-- The terms `Indian', `Indian Tribe', and `Tribal organization' have the meanings given the terms `Indian', `Indian tribe', and `tribal organization', respectively, in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) by--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) redesignating paragraphs (13) and (14) as paragraphs (17) and (18), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) redesignating paragraphs (8) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (15), respectively; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking ``42 U.S.C. 13925(a)'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 12291(a)'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (8) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) Population specific services.--The term `population specific services' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(10) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term `racial and ethnic minority group' includes each group listed in the definition of such term in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)).'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (9) by amending paragraph (12), as so redesignated, to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(12) Shelter.--The term `shelter' means the provision of temporary refuge and basic necessities, in conjunction with supportive services, provided on a regular basis, in compliance with applicable State, Tribal, territorial, or local law to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents. Such law includes regulations governing the provision of safe homes and other forms of secure temporary lodging, meals, or supportive services (including providing basic necessities) to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (10) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, designated by the Secretary,'' after ``organization''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (11) in paragraph (15), as so redesignated, by striking ``dependents'' each place it appears and inserting ``children and dependents'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (12) by inserting after paragraph (15), as so redesignated, the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(16) Tribal domestic violence coalition.--The term `Tribal domestic violence coalition' means an established nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization recognized by the Office of Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice that--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) provides education, support, and technical assistance to member Indian service providers in a manner that enables the member providers to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services, including shelter (including supportive services) designed to assist Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and the children and dependents of such victims; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) is comprised of members that are representative of--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) the member service providers described in subparagraph (A); and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) the Tribal communities in which the services are being provided.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (13) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by striking ``tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (14) by striking paragraph (18), as so redesignated, and inserting the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(18) Underserved populations and underserved individuals.--The terms `underserved populations' and `underserved individuals' mean victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence, and their children and dependents who face obstacles in accessing and using State, Tribal, territorial, or local domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence services, and who may be overrepresented due to historical barriers. Populations may be underserved on the basis of, marginalized racial and ethnic minority populations, Indigenous status, cultural and language barriers, immigration status, physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, mental disabilities or other mental health needs, sexual orientation or gender identity, age (including both elders and minors), geographical location, faith or religious practice, or other bases, as determined by the Secretary, under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act program carried out under this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(19) Child.--The term `child' means an individual who is--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) younger than age 18; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) not an emancipated minor.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> The Act is amended by repealing section 303 (42 U.S.C. 10403) and inserting the following:</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Application.--This section shall apply for any fiscal year before the first fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out the provisions specified in subsection (b) is not less than $185,000,000.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Authorizations.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 301 through 312, $253,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Reservation for grants to tribes.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, 10 percent shall be reserved and used to carry out section 309.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Formula grants to states.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph (2) (referred to in this subsection as the `remainder'), not less than 75 percent shall be used for making grants under section 306(a).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) Technical assistance and training centers.-- Of the remainder, not less than 6 percent shall be used to carry out section 310.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) Grants for state domestic violence coalitions.--Of the remainder, not less than 10 percent shall be used to carry out section 311.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) Specialized services.--Of the remainder, not less than 5 percent shall be used to carry out section 312.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(7) Administration, evaluation, and monitoring.--Of the remainder, not more than 4 percent shall be used by the Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative costs under this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 311A $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) National Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313 $14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) National Indian Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313A $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 314 $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(g) Grants for Underserved Populations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 315 $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(h) Grants for Culturally Specific Services.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 316 $6,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 303A. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Application.--This section shall apply for-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) the first fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out the provisions specified in subsection (b) is not less than $185,000,000; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) each subsequent fiscal year.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Authorization.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 301 through 312 and 316, $251,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Reservations for grants to tribes.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, 12.5 percent shall be reserved and used to carry out section 309.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Formula grants to states.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph (2) (referred to in this subsection as the `remainder'), not less than 70 percent shall be used for making grants under section 306(a).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) Technical assistance and training centers.-- Of the remainder, not less than 6 percent shall be used to carry out section 310.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) Grants for state and tribal domestic violence coalitions.--Of the remainder--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) not less than 10 percent shall be used to carry out section 311; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) not less than 3 percent shall be used to carry out section 311A.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) Specialized services.--Of the remainder, not less than 5 percent shall be used to carry out section 312.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(7) Culturally specific services.--Of the remainder, not less 2.5 percent shall be used to carry out section 316.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(8) Administration, evaluation, and monitoring.--Of the remainder, not more than 3.5 percent shall be used by the Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative costs under this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) National Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313 $10,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) National Indian Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313A $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 314 $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Grants for Underserved Populations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 315 $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 5. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 304 (42 U.S.C. 10404) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or institutions of higher education, including to support and evaluate demonstration or discretionary projects in response to current and emerging issues,'' after ``nongovernmental entities''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010'' and inserting ``Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prevention and treatment of'' inserting ``prevention of, intervention in, and treatment of,''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (3)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by adding after subparagraph (C) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) making grants to eligible entities or entering into contracts with for-profit or nonprofit nongovernmental entities or institutions of higher education to conduct domestic violence research or evaluation; and''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 6. ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 305 (42 U.S.C. 10405) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) In General.--From the sums appropriated under section 303 and available for grants to States under section 306(a) for any fiscal year, each State (including Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) shall be allotted for a grant under section 306(a), $600,000, with the remaining funds to be allotted to each State (other than Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) in an amount that bears the same ratio to such remaining funds as the population of such State bears to the population of all such States (excluding Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``under section 314'' each place it appears and inserting ``under this title''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) by striking subsection (f).</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 7. FORMULA GRANTS TO STATES.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 306 (42 U.S.C. 10406) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``Indians, members of Indian Tribes, or'' after ``who are''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (c)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity under section 40002(b)(13)(A) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(13)(A)),'' after ``title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.),'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``If sex-segregated or sex-specific programming is necessary to the essential operation of a program, nothing in this paragraph shall prevent any such program or activity from being provided in a sex-specific manner. In such circumstances, grantees may meet the requirements of this paragraph by providing comparable services to individuals who cannot be provided with the sex-segregated or sex-specific programming.''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraphs (C) and (D)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by striking ``Indian tribe'' and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking paragraph (4);</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``The nondisclosure of confidential or private information requirements under section 40002(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(2)) shall apply to grantees and subgrantees under this title in the same manner such requirements apply to grantees and subgrantees under such Act.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (G)(i), by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (F); and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (G), and (H) as subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), respectively; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``Indian tribe'' and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 8. STATE APPLICATION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 307 (42 U.S.C. 10407) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by adding ``For purposes of section 2007(c)(3) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, a State's application under this paragraph shall be deemed to be a `State plan'.'' at the end; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by striking ``provide a description of the procedures that'' and inserting ``certify that procedures''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by inserting ``and provide a description of such procedures'' before the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``assurances'' and inserting ``certifications''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (iii)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (aa) in subclause (I)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (AA) by striking ``operation of shelters'' and inserting ``provision of shelter''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (BB) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (bb) in subclause (II), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``an assurance'' and inserting ``a certification'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) in subparagraph (D)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by striking ``an assurance'' and inserting ``a certification'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by striking ``planning and monitoring'' and inserting ``planning, coordination, and monitoring''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) by striking ``and the administration of the grant programs and projects'' and inserting ``, the administration of the grant programs and projects, and the establishment of a set of service standards and best practices for grantees'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) in subparagraph (E)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by inserting ``provide certification and'' before ``describe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by striking ``to underserved populations'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``for individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups, Tribal populations, and other underserved populations, in the State planning process, and how the State plan addresses the unmet needs of such populations;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) in subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G), by striking ``Indian tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribe'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (vii) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (viii) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) and (I) as subparagraphs (I) and (J), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (ix) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(H) describe how activities and services provided by the State or Indian Tribe are designed to promote trauma-informed care, autonomy, and privacy for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents, including in the design and delivery of shelter services;''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (x) in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated--</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by striking ``tribe'' and inserting ``Tribe'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by striking ``an assurance'' and inserting ``a certification''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) by inserting ``, remove, or exclude'' after ``bar''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (3)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the heading, by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Indian Tribes''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 9. SUBGRANTS AND USES OF FUNDS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 308 (42 U.S.C. 10408) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking ``that is designed'' and inserting ``that are designed''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``, supportive services, or prevention services'' and inserting ``or supportive services'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``developing safety plans'' and inserting ``safety planning'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``for racial and ethnic minority groups'' before the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (H) as subparagraphs (G) through (I), respectively;</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) provision of shelter and services to underserved populations;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated--</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``, case management services,'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (i), by striking ``Federal and State'' and inserting ``Federal, State, and local'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) in clause (iii), by striking ``, but which shall not include reimbursement for any health care services'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (IV) in clause (v), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (V) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii);</DELETED> <DELETED> (VI) by inserting after clause (v) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(vi) language assistance, including translation of written materials, telephonic and in-person interpreter services, for victims with limited English proficiency or victims who are deaf or hard of hearing; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (VII) in clause (vii), as so redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vii) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(J) partnerships that enhance the design and delivery of services to victims and their children and dependents.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``for the primary purpose of providing'' and inserting ``whose primary purpose is to provide'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by inserting ``, for the provision of such shelter and services'' before the period at the end of the first sentence;</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking ``supportive services and prevention services'' and inserting ``supportive services or prevention services''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by striking ``through (H)'' and inserting ``through (I)''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by striking ``dependents'' each place it appears (other than in paragraph (1)(J)) and inserting ``children and dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) in subsection (c)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``a local public agency, or''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``tribal organizations, and voluntary associations),'' and inserting ``Tribal organizations and voluntary associations) or a local public agency''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) an organization whose primary purpose is to provide culturally appropriate services to racial and ethnic minority groups, Tribal communities, or other underserved populations, that does not have a documented history of effective work concerning family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, but that is in partnership with an organization described in paragraph (1).''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) in subsection (d)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the heading, by striking ``or dependants'' and inserting ``, or children or dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``dependent'' and inserting ``child or dependent''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Voluntarily accepted services.-- Participation in supportive services under this title shall be voluntary. Receipt of the benefits of shelter described in subsection (b)(1)(A) shall not be conditioned upon the participation of the adult or youth, or their children or dependents, in any or all of the supportive services offered under this title.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 10. GRANTS FOR INDIAN TRIBES.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 309 (42 U.S.C. 10409) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking ``42 U.S.C. 14045d'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 20126'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by striking ``Indian tribes'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by striking ``section 303(a)(2)(B)'' and inserting ``section 303 or 303A and made available''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking ``Indian tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``tribal organization'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal organization''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 11. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 310 (42 U.S.C. 10410) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)(2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``under this title and reserved under section 303(a)(2)(C)'' and inserting ``under section 303 or 303A and made available to carry out this section'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (A)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``9''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) an Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence, to reduce Tribal disparities; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in subparagraph (B)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``grants, to'' inserting ``grants to entities that focus on other critical issues, such as'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(including Alaska Native)''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) entities demonstrating expertise related to carrying out an activity described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) to-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(I) address the housing needs of domestic violence victims and their children and dependents;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(II) develop leadership of advocates from underserved populations; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(III) address other emerging issues related to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``and dependents'' after ``children''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting ``online'' after ``central''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) in clauses (i) and (ii)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (aa) by striking ``tribes and tribal organizations'' and inserting ``Tribes and Tribal organizations''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (bb) by striking ``the tribes'' and inserting ``the Tribes'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) in clause (i), by striking ``42'' and all the follows through ``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``42'' and all that follows through ``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (IV) in clause (iii), by inserting ``the Office for Victims of Crime and'' after ``Human Services, and'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``State and local domestic violence service providers'' and inserting ``support effective policy, practice, research, and cross systems collaboration'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``which may include the response to the use of the self-defense plea by domestic violence victims and the issuance and use of protective orders'' and inserting ``including the issuance and use of protective orders, batterers' intervention programming, and responses to charged, incarcerated, and re- entering domestic violence victims'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``, and the response of domestic violence programs and other community organizations with respect to health advocacy and addressing health issues'' before the period;</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) The response of mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery, domestic violence, and other related systems and programs to victims of domestic violence and their children and dependents who experience psychological trauma, mental health needs, or substance use-related needs.''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) The response of the domestic violence programs and related systems to victims who are underserved due to sexual orientation or gender identity, including expanding the capacity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations to respond to and prevent domestic violence.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) Strengthening the organizational capacity of State, territorial, and Tribal domestic violence coalitions and of State, territorial, and Tribal administrators who distribute funds under this title to community-based domestic violence programs, with the aim of better enabling such coalitions and administrators--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) to collaborate and respond effectively to domestic violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) to meet the conditions and carry out the provisions of this title; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) to implement best practices to meet the emerging needs of victims of domestic violence and their families, children, and dependents.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Alaska native tribal resource center.--In accordance with subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for an Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence to reduce Tribal disparities, which shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the Tribes and organizations to respond to domestic violence and the findings of section 901 and purposes in section 902 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 10452 note);</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) coordinate all projects and activities with the national resource center described in paragraph (1)(B), including projects and activities that involve working with non-Tribal State and local governments to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of Alaska Natives;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) provide comprehensive community education and domestic violence prevention initiatives in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) coordinate activities with other Federal agencies, offices, and grantees that address the needs of Alaska Natives that experience domestic violence, including the Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice.''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i), by striking ``Indian tribes, tribal organizations'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by striking ``the tribes'' and inserting ``the Tribes''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) by striking ``nontribal'' and inserting ``non- Tribal''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking ``(including Alaska Natives)'' each place it appears; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) in subsection (c)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), (F), or (G)''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) includes on the board of directors or advisory committee and on the staff of such entity, individuals who are from domestic violence programs and who are geographically and culturally diverse, and, with respect to grantees described in subsection (b)(2)(F), who reflect the targeted communities; and'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``tribal organization'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal organization'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribes'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by striking ``42'' and all that follows through ``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3)(B)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iv) has a board of directors or advisory committee, and staff, that reflect the targeted community.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) Alaska native tribal resource center on domestic violence.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (b)(3), an entity shall be a Tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of domestic violence within Tribes in Alaska that submits information to the Secretary demonstrating--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) experience working with Alaska Tribes and Tribal organizations to respond to domestic violence and the findings of section 901 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 34 U.S.C. 10452 note);</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) experience providing Alaska Tribes and Tribal organizations with assistance in developing Tribally based prevention and intervention services addressing domestic violence and safety for Indian women consistent with the purposes of section 902 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 34 U.S.C. 10452 note);</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) strong support for the entity's designation as the Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with Alaska Tribes to address domestic violence and the safety of Alaska Native women;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting Alaska Tribes and Tribal organizations with prevention and intervention services addressing domestic violence; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) the capacity to serve Tribes across the State of Alaska.''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``(including Alaska Natives)''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``Indian tribe, tribal organization'' and inserting ``Indian Tribe, Tribal organization''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 12. GRANTS TO STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 311 (42 U.S.C. 10411) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``section 303(a)(2)(D)'' and inserting ``section 303 or 303A and made available to take out this section'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (d)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``shall include'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by inserting ``, and evidence- informed prevention of,'' after ``comprehensive responses to''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``working with local'' and inserting ``shall include-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) working with local'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), as so redesignated--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) by inserting after subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), as so redesignated, the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) collaborating with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (and corresponding Native Hawaiian groups or communities) to address the needs of Indian (including Alaska Native) and Native Hawaiian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, as applicable in the State; and'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) in paragraph (4), by striking ``collaborating with and providing'' and inserting ``may include--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) collaborating with and providing'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (G) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2);</DELETED> <DELETED> (H) in paragraph (6), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;</DELETED> <DELETED> (J) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking ``child abuse is present;'' and inserting ``there is a co- occurrence of child abuse; and'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (K) by striking paragraph (8); and</DELETED> <DELETED> (L) in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) by striking subsection (e);</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking ``Indian tribes and tribal organizations'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 13. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 311 the following:</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 311A. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning with fiscal year 2022, out of amounts appropriated under section 303 or 303A and made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this section.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a Tribal domestic violence coalition that is recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice that provides services to Indian Tribes.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Application.--Each Tribal domestic violence coalition desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's work, demonstrating that the coalition--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) meets all the applicable requirements set forth in this section; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) has the ability to conduct all activities described in this section, as indicated by--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) a documented experience in administering Federal grants to conduct the activities described in subsection (d); or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) a documented history of activities to further the purposes of this section set forth in subsection (d).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Use of Funds.--A Tribal domestic violence coalition eligible under subsection (b) that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for administration and operation to further the purposes of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and prevention activities, including--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) working with local Tribal family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence service programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence against adults or youth within the Indian Tribes served, including providing training and technical assistance and conducting Tribal needs assessments;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) participating in planning and monitoring the distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the State under section 308(a);</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) working in collaboration with Tribal service providers and community-based organizations to address the needs of victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) collaborating with, and providing information to, entities in such fields as housing, health care, mental health, social welfare, and law enforcement to support the development and implementation of effective policies;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) supporting the development and implementation of effective policies, protocols, legislation, codes, and programs that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth Tribal victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence against adults or youth, by working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial agencies and law enforcement agencies;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(7) working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial agencies, including family law judges, criminal court judges, child protective service agencies, and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) in cases of child exposure to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) in cases in which--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence is present; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) child abuse is present;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(8) providing information to the public about prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence within Indian Tribes; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(9) assisting Indian Tribes' participation in, and attendance of, Federal and State consultations on family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, including consultations mandated by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103-322), the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101 et seq.), or this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Reallocation.--If, at the end of the sixth month of any fiscal year for which sums are appropriated under section 303 or 303A and made available to carry out this section, a portion of the available amount has not been awarded to Tribal domestic violence coalitions for grants under this section because of the failure of such coalitions to meet the requirements for such grants, then the Secretary shall award such portion, in equal shares, to Tribal domestic violence coalitions that meet such requirements.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 14. SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 312 (42 U.S.C. 10412) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``dating violence service programs and community-based programs to prevent future domestic violence by addressing, in an appropriate manner, the needs of children'' and inserting ``culturally specific community-based programs to serve children and youth''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by inserting ``, and to support the caregiving capacity of adult victims'' before the period; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``more than 2'' and inserting ``less than 3'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by inserting ``or State domestic violence services'' after ``local'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by inserting ``a culturally specific organization,'' after ``associations),'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by striking ``tribal organization'' and inserting ``Tribal organization'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by inserting ``adult and child'' after ``serving''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) by striking ``and their children''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) in subsection (c)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) a description of how the entity will prioritize the safety of, and confidentiality of information about adult and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate services, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services, to the victims and children; and'' and inserting ``trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children and youth and their adult caregivers;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``appropriate and relevant to the unique needs of children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.'' and inserting ``relevant to the unique needs of children and youth exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and address the parent's or caregiver's ongoing caregiving capacity; and''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) a description of prevention activities targeting child and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) in subsection (d)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``community-based program described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``culturally specific, community-based program'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1)(A)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their children'' and inserting ``child and adult victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by inserting ``or the health system'' before the semicolon; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``community-based organizations serving victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence or children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence'' and inserting ``health, education, or other community-based organizations serving adult and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``health,'' after ``transportation,''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) in subsection (e)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by inserting ``shall participate in an evaluation and'' after ``under this section''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``contain an evaluation of'' and inserting ``information on''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 15. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 313 (42 U.S.C. 10413) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) by striking ``toll-free telephone'' and inserting ``telephonic and digital services'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) by striking ``a hotline that provides'' and inserting ``a hotline and digital services that provide''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by inserting before the period at the end of the second sentence the following: ``, and who provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (d)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``hotline personnel'' each place such term appears and inserting ``advocacy personnel'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``are able to effectively operate any technological systems used by the hotline'' and inserting ``or digital services are able to effectively operate any technological systems used by the hotline or provide any digital services, as applicable'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) in subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline'' each place such term appears;</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``or visual'' after ``hearing''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``teen dating violence hotline'' and inserting ``youth dating violence hotline and other digital services and resources'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, digital services,'' after ``hotline'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) demonstrate the ability to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) provide information and referrals for individuals contacting the hotline via telephonic or digital services;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) directly connect callers or assist digital services users in connecting to service providers; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) employ crisis interventions meeting the standards of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence providers;'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) demonstrate the ability to provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth;''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) in the heading, by inserting ``and Digital Services'' after ``Hotline'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) by striking ``telephone hotline'' and inserting ``telephonic hotline and digital services''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) by striking ``assistance to adult'' and inserting ``for the benefit of adult''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and an internet service provider for the use of operating digital services'' before the semicolon;</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``, provide counseling and referral services for callers on a 24-hour-a-day basis, and directly connect callers'' and inserting ``and digital services contacts, provide counseling, health relationship information, and referral services for callers and digital services users, on a 24-hour-a-day basis, and directly connect callers and digital services users'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or digital services users'' after ``callers'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline'';</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``underserved populations'' and inserting ``racial and ethnic minority groups, Tribal and underserved populations,''; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``teen violence hotline'' and inserting ``hotline or digital services''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 16. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) 84.3 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) 81.6 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native men have experienced violence in their lifetime;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) 56.1 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime;</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) 55.5 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime;</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) 48.8 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women will experience stalking;</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) 38 percent of American Indian and Alaska Natives female victims have been previously unable to access victim assistance services;</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) Indian Tribes require additional criminal justice and victim services resources to respond to violent assaults against women;</DELETED> <DELETED> (8) the unique legal relationship of the United States to Indian Tribes creates a Federal trust responsibility to assist Tribal governments in safeguarding the lives of Indian women; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (9) a national Indian domestic violence hotline is required to increase access of Indian adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence to Tribal victim services and resources.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to increase the availability of information and assistance to Indian adult or youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members of such victim, and individuals affected by such victimization by supporting a national, toll-free telephonic and digital hotline to provide services that are--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) informed of Federal Indian law and Tribal laws impacting Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) culturally appropriate to Indian adult and youth victims; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) developed in cooperation with victim services offered by Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Grant Program.--The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 313 the following:</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 313A. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award a grant to a Tribal organization or private, non-profit entity to maintain the ongoing operation of a national, toll-free telephonic and digital hotline service to provide information and assistance to Indian adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members of such victims, and other individuals affected by such victimization.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Term.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than 5 years.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Conditions on Payment.--The provision of payments under a grant awarded under this section shall be subject to annual approval by the Secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a Tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of domestic violence as it relates to American Indians and Alaska Natives, and submit an application to the Secretary that shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) contain such agreements, assurances, and information, be in such form, and be submitted in such manner, as the Secretary shall prescribe;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) include a complete description of the applicant's plan for the operation of a national Indian domestic violence hotline and digital services, including descriptions of--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) the training program for advocacy personnel relating to the provision of culturally appropriate and legally accurate services, information, resources and referrals for Indian victims of domestic, dating, and family violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) the training program for advocacy personnel, relating to technology requirements to ensure that all persons affiliated with the hotline and digital services are able to effectively operate any technological systems required to provide the necessary services used by the hotline;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) the qualifications of the applicant and the hiring criteria and qualifications for advocacy personnel, to ensure that hotline advocates and other personnel have demonstrated knowledge of Indian legal, social, and cultural issues, to ensure that the unique needs of Indian callers and users of digital services are met;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) the methods for the creation, maintenance, and updating of a resource database of culturally appropriate victim services and resources available from Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) a plan for publicizing the availability of the services from the national Indian hotline to Indian victims of domestic violence and dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) a plan for providing service to non- English speaking callers, including service through hotline and digital services personnel who have non- English language capability;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) a plan for facilitating access to hotline and digital services by individuals with hearing impairments; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(H) a plan for providing assistance and referrals to Indian youth victims of domestic violence and for victims of dating violence who are minors, which may be carried out through a national Indian youth dating violence hotline, digital services, or other resources;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) demonstrate recognized expertise providing services, including information on healthy relationships and referrals for Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and coordinating services with Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) demonstrate support from Indian victim services programs, Tribal coalitions recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women and Tribal grantees under this title;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) demonstrate capacity and the expertise to maintain a domestic violence hotline, digital services and a comprehensive database of service providers from Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) demonstrate compliance with nondisclosure requirements as described in section 306(c)(5) and following comprehensive quality assurance practices; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(7) contain such other information as the Secretary may require.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Indian Hotline Activities.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use funds made available through the grant for the purpose described in subsection (a), consistent with paragraph (2).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Activities.--In establishing and operating the hotline, the entity--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) shall contract with a carrier for the use of a toll-free telephone line and an internet service provider for digital services;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) shall employ, train (including providing technology training), and supervise personnel to answer incoming calls and digital services contacts, provide counseling, healthy relationship and referral services for Indian callers and digital services users, directly connect callers, and assist digital services users in connecting to service providers;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) shall assemble and maintain a database of information relating to services for Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence to which Indian callers or digital services users may be referred, including information on the availability of shelters and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) shall widely publicize the hotline and digital services throughout Indian Tribes and communities, including--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) national and regional member organizations of Indian Tribes;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) Tribal domestic violence services programs; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) Tribal non-profit victim service providers;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) at the discretion of the hotline operator, may provide appropriate assistance and referrals for family and household members of Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and Indians affected by the victimization described in subsection (a); and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) at the discretion of the hotline operator, may provide assistance, or referrals for counseling or intervention, for identified Indian perpetrators, including self-identified perpetrators, of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, but shall not be required to provide such assistance or referrals in any circumstance in which the hotline operator fears the safety of a victim may be impacted by an abuser or suspected abuser.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Reports and Evaluation.--The entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the Secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the Secretary. Such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds, contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 17. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 314 (42 U.S.C. 10414) is amended to read as follows:</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 314. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Purpose and Description of Grants.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) Purpose.--The purposes of this section are-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) to continue efforts to build evidence for effective primary prevention practices, programs, and policies that reduce and end family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) to build capacity at the State, Tribal, territorial, and local levels to meet the objectives described in subparagraph (A); and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) to advance primary prevention efforts related to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence nationally.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Description of grants.--From the amounts appropriated under this section, the Secretary shall-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) acting through the Division of Violence Prevention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services of the Administration for Children and Families-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) provide core grants under subsection (b)(1) to support primary prevention of family violence, domestic violence and dating violence; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) enter into cooperative agreements under subsection (b)(2) with State, territorial, and Tribal domestic violence coalitions that are in partnerships with entities carrying out local and culturally specific programs, to test, evaluate, or scale up innovative family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence prevention models, particularly those programs serving culturally specific or traditionally underserved populations; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) acting through the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program of the Administration for Children and Families, award grants under subsection (c) to enhance the capacity of communities and systems to engage in effective prevention efforts.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Technical assistance, evaluation, and monitoring.--Of the amounts appropriated under this section for a fiscal year the Secretary may use--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) not more than 5 percent of the amounts for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative costs under this section; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) not more than 3 percent of the amounts for each fiscal year for technical assistance under this section.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Grants to State, Territorial, and Tribal Coalitions.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) Grants to build primary prevention capacity of domestic violence coalitions.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) Purpose.--The Secretary shall provide a core grant for each eligible State, territorial, and Tribal coalition. The Secretary shall provide such a grant to build organizational capacity and leadership for primary prevention of family violence, domestic violence and dating violence, including work with other systems central to prevention at the local, State, territorial, and Tribal levels.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph, a State, territorial, or Tribal coalition shall be a State domestic violence coalition, territorial domestic violence coalition, or Tribal domestic violence coalition, respectively, that has not entered into a cooperative agreement under section 314 of this Act (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019) or under paragraph (2).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) Allotment of funds.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this section, and available for this subsection the Secretary shall allot an equal share to each qualified entity receiving funds under section 311 or section 311A to carry out evidence- informed prevention activities.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) Application.--Each coalition seeking a grant under this paragraph shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's prevention work, satisfactory to the Secretary, demonstrating that the coalition--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) meets all of the applicable requirements of this paragraph; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) demonstrates the ability to conduct appropriately the prevention activities described in this paragraph.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) Use of funds.--A coalition that receives a grant under this paragraph--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) shall use the grant funds to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(I) build the coalition's organizational capacity and enhance its State or Tribal leadership to advance evidence-informed primary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(II) provide prevention- focused training, technical assistance, peer learning opportunities, and other support to local domestic violence programs and other community-based and culturally specific programs working to address family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(III) provide training and advocacy to other State, Tribal, and local public and private systems on how to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence, and help victims, including through health services, early childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, child welfare, workforce development, community-based programs primarily serving racial and ethnic minority groups, community-based programs primarily serving other underserved populations, faith-based programs, and youth programs; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(IV) support dissemination of prevention strategies and approaches throughout the State, territorial, or Tribal communities; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) may use the grant funds to provide subgrants to local programs to support the dissemination of primary prevention programs or initiatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) Reports.--Each entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary requires. Such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may require.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) Federal activities.--The Secretary may use a portion of the funds provided under this paragraph to provide prevention-focused training, technical assistance, and other support to coalitions described in subparagraph (B) or State or local entities that are in partnerships with such coalitions.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Cooperative agreement for implementation and evaluation of primary prevention strategies.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) Purpose.--The Secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with qualified State, territorial, and Tribal domestic violence coalitions that are in partnerships with entities carrying out local and culturally specific programs, to test, evaluate, or scale up innovative family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence prevention strategies and models, particularly those serving culturally specific or traditionally underserved populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) Qualification.--To be qualified to enter into a cooperative agreement under subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii), an organization shall be a State, territorial, or Tribal domestic violence coalition and include representatives of pertinent sectors of the local community, which may include--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) health care providers and Tribal, State, or local health departments;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) the education community;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) a faith-based community;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iv) the juvenile justice system;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(v) family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence service program advocates;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(vi) public human service entities;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(vii) business and civic leaders;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(viii) child and youth-serving organizations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ix) community-based organizations whose primary purpose is to provide culturally appropriate services to underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minority communities; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(x) other pertinent sectors.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) Term.--The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement under this section for a period of not more than 5 fiscal years.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) Conditions on payment.--The provision of payments under a cooperative agreement under this section shall be subject to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) annual approval by the Secretary; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) Applications.--An organization that desires to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application, in such form and in such manner as the Secretary shall require, that--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) identifies models and strategies to be tested and partner organizations who will be implementing programs to prevent family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) demonstrates that the applicant has developed effective and collaborative relationships with diverse communities, including with organizations primarily serving racial and ethnic minority populations or other underserved populations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) identifies other partners and sectors who will be engaged to meet the prevention goals;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iv) includes a description of the expected outcomes from the prevention activities and how the strategy is expected to achieve those outcomes;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(v) describes the method to be used for identification and selection of project staff and a project evaluator;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(vi) describes the method to be used for identification and selection of a project council consisting of representatives of the community sectors listed in subparagraph (B);</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(vii) demonstrates that the applicant has the capacity to carry out collaborative community initiatives to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(viii) contains such other information, agreements, and assurances as the Secretary may require.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) Geographical dispersion.--The Secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements under this section with organizations in States, territories, and Tribes geographically dispersed throughout the Nation.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) Use of funds.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) In general.--An organization that enters into a cooperative agreement under this paragraph shall use the funds made available through the agreement to establish, operate, and maintain implementation and evaluation of coordinated community response to reduce risk factors for family violence, domestic violence and dating violence perpetration and enhance protective factors to promote positive development and healthy relationships and communities.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) Technical assistance, evaluation, and monitoring.--The Secretary may use a portion of the funds provided under this paragraph to provide for the evaluation, monitoring, administration, and technical assistance described in subsection (a)(3), with respect to the prevention projects.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(H) Requirements.--In establishing and operating a project under this paragraph, an organization shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) utilize evidence-informed prevention project planning;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) recognize and address the needs of underserved populations, racial and ethnic minority groups, and individuals with disabilities;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) use not less than 30 percent or more than 50 percent of awarded funds to subcontract with local domestic violence programs or other community-based programs to develop and implement such projects;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iv) in the case of a new grantee, use the funds for up to 1 year for planning and capacity building without subcontracting as described in clause (iii); and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(v) use up to 8 percent of the funds awarded under this paragraph to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the Secretary and peer-to-peer technical assistance from other grantees under this paragraph.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(I) Reports.--Each organization entering into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit a performance report to the Secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the Secretary. Such performance report shall describe activities that have been carried out with the funds made available through the agreement and the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require. The Secretary shall make the evaluations received under this subparagraph publicly available on the Department of Health and Human Services internet website, and shall submit such reports to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Grants to Expand Community-Based Primary Prevention.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) Program.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to expand the capacity of communities and systems to engage in effective prevention efforts.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities through the program established under paragraph (1) for periods of not more than 4 years. If the Secretary determines that an entity has received such a grant and been successful in meeting the objectives of the grant application so submitted, the Secretary may renew the grant for 1 additional period of not more than 4 years.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) be a private nonprofit, nongovernmental organization (which may include faith- based and charitable organizations) or a Tribal organization that is--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to racial and ethnic minority groups or other underserved populations; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) a community-based organization with a program focused on serving youth or serving children and their parents or caregivers; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) have a demonstrated record of serving victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, or demonstrate a partnership with another organization that has such a record.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) Application.--An entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) a description of how the entity will develop, expand, or replicate evidence-informed primary prevention strategies and approaches in their communities, including culturally appropriate prevention programming;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) documents that the entity meets all of the applicable requirements set forth in this subsection; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) demonstrates the ability to conduct appropriately the prevention activities described in this section.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) Use of funds.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) build their organizational capacity and enhance their leadership of the organization within the community to promote community engagement in and advancement of evidence-informed primary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) promote strategic prevention partnership development, including between any of domestic violence programs and health programs, early childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, child welfare programs, workforce development, culturally specific community-based organizations, faith-based programs, and youth programs;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) support dissemination of prevention strategies and approaches through States, territories, Tribes, and Tribal organizations; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) use up to 5 percent of funds awarded under this section to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the Secretary, from peer-to-peer technical assistance from other grantees under this section, or from both.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(6) Reports and evaluation.--Each entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the Secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the Secretary. Such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds, contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 18. ADDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS.</DELETED> <DELETED> The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 315. GRANTS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to provide grants to assist communities in mobilizing and organizing resources in support of effective and sustainable programs that will prevent and address domestic violence experienced by underserved populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Authority to Award Grants.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services, shall award capacity building, implementation, and evaluation grants to eligible entities to assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically appropriate, community-driven strategies to prevent and address domestic violence in underserved populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) with respect to the programs under subsections (d) and (e), be--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) a population specific organization that has demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved communities, or a population specific organization working in partnership with a victim service provider or domestic violence or sexual assault coalition; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) a victim service provider offering population-specific services for a specific underserved population; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) with respect to the program under subsection (f), be an eligible entity described in paragraph (1) that is working in collaboration with an entity specializing in evaluation with documented experience working with targeted underserved populations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Capacity Building Grants.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to support the capacity building, planning, and development of programs for underserved communities that utilize community-driven intervention and prevention strategies that address the barriers to domestic violence services, raise awareness of domestic violence, and promote community engagement in the prevention of domestic violence in targeted underserved populations. Such grants may be used to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A)(i) expand the collaboration with community partners who can provide appropriate assistance to the targeted underserved populations; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) establish linkages with national, State, Tribal, or local public and private partners, which may include community health workers, advocacy, and policy organizations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) establish community working groups;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) conduct a needs assessment of targeted underserved populations to determine the barriers to access and factors contributing to such barriers, using input from targeted underserved communities;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) participate in training and technical assistance sponsored by the Family Violence Prevention and Services program for program development, implementation, evaluation, and other programmatic issues;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) use up to 5 percent of funds awarded under this subsection to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the Family Violence Prevention and Services program;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) identify promising intervention and prevention strategies;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) develop a plan with the input of targeted underserved communities that includes strategies for--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) implementing intervention and prevention strategies that have the greatest potential for addressing the barriers to accessing services, raising awareness of domestic violence, and promoting community engagement in the prevention of domestic violence within targeted underserved populations;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) identifying other sources of revenue and integrating current and proposed funding sources to ensure long-term sustainability of the program; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(iii) conducting evaluation, including collecting data and measuring progress toward addressing domestic violence or raising awareness of domestic violence in targeted underserved populations; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(H) conduct an evaluation of the planning and development activities.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Duration.--The period during which payments may be made under a grant under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 2 years, except where the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Implementation Grants.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities that have received a planning grant under subsection (d) or who already have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved communities to enable such entities to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) implement a plan including intervention services or prevention strategies to address the identified barrier or awareness issue or initiate the community engagement strategy for targeted underserved populations, in an effective and timely manner;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) collect data appropriate for monitoring and evaluating the program carried out under the grant;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) analyze and interpret data, or collaborate with academic or other appropriate institutions, for such analysis and collection;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) participate in training for the purpose of informing and educating other entities regarding the experiences and lessons learned from the project;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(E) collaborate with appropriate partners to disseminate information gained from the project for the benefit of other domestic violence programs;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(F) establish mechanisms with other public or private groups to maintain financial support for the program after the grant terminates;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(G) develop policy initiatives for systems change to address the barriers or awareness issue;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(H) develop and implement community engagement strategies;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(I) maintain relationships with local partners and continue to develop new relationships with national and State partners;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(J) evaluate the implementation of the activities described in this paragraph; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(K) use up to 5 percent of funds awarded under this subsection to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the Family Violence Prevention and Services program.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Duration.--The Secretary shall award grants under this subsection for 3-year periods.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Evaluation Grants.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities that have received an implementation grant under subsection (e) and that require additional assistance for the purpose of rigorous data analysis, program evaluation (including process and outcome measures), or dissemination of findings.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) entities that in previous funding cycles--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) have received a grant under subsection (d); or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(ii) established population specific organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population-specific services in the relevant underserved communities programs; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) entities that incorporate best practices or build on successful models in their action plan, including the use of community advocates.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Duration.--The period during which payments may be made under a grant under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 2 years, except where the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(g) Nonsupplantation.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended to provide services and activities that promote the purposes of this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(h) Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Monitoring.-- </DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Of the funds appropriated under this section for each fiscal year--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) up to 5 percent may be used by the Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative costs under this section; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) up to 3 percent may be used by the Secretary for technical assistance.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Technical assistance provided by grantees.-- The Secretary shall enable grantees to share best practices, evaluation results, and reports using the internet, conferences, and other pertinent information regarding the projects funded by this section, including the outreach efforts of the Family Violence Prevention and Services program to underserved programs.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Reports and evaluation.--Each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested by the Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the Secretary may require.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(i) Administrative Burdens.--The Secretary shall make every effort to minimize duplicative or unnecessary administrative burdens on the grantees.</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC. 316. GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY POPULATIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Division of Family Violence Prevention and Services in the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (referred to in this section as the `Director'), shall establish a grant program to establish or enhance culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence from racial and ethnic minority populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Purposes.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The purposes of the grant program under this section are to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) develop and support innovative culturally specific community-based programs to enhance access to shelter services or supportive services to further the purposes of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and prevention for all victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) strengthen the capacity and further the leadership development of individuals in racial and ethnic minority populations to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in their communities; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) promote strategic partnership development and collaboration, including with health, early childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, child welfare, workforce development, domestic violence programs, other community-based programs, faith-based programs, and youth programs, in order to further a public health approach to addressing domestic violence and dating violence.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Use of funds.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Director shall award grants to programs based in the targeted community to establish or enhance domestic violence and dating violence intervention and prevention efforts that address distinctive culturally specific responses to domestic violence and dating violence in racial and ethnic minority populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) New programs.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may award initial planning and capacity building grants to eligible entities that are establishing new programs in order to support the planning and development of culturally specific programs.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(C) Competitive basis.--The Secretary shall ensure that grants are awarded, to the extent practical, only on a competitive basis, and that a grant is awarded for a proposal only if the proposal has been recommended for such an award through a process of peer review.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(D) Technical assistance.--Up to 5 percent of funds appropriated under this section for a fiscal year shall be available for technical assistance to be used by the grantees to access training and technical assistance from organizations that have entered into a cooperative agreement with the Director to provide training and technical assistance regarding the provision of effective culturally specific, community-based services for racial and ethnic minority populations.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) Technical assistance and training.--The Director shall enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of culturally specific community-based services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence from the targeted populations to provide training and technical assistance for grantees.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) be a private nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that is--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations; or</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to individuals from racial and ethnic minority populations that can partner with an organization having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence and dating violence; and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) have a board of directors and staffing which is reflective of the targeted minority group.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Cultural Competency of Services.--The Secretary shall ensure that information and services provided pursuant to this section are provided in the language, educational, and cultural context that is most appropriate for the individuals for whom the information and services are intended.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Grant Period.--The Director shall award grants for a 3-year period, with a possible extension of another 2 years to further implementation of the projects under the grant.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Nonexclusivity.--Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to exclude linguistic and culturally specific community- based entities from applying for other sources of funding available under this title.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(g) Reports and Evaluation.--Each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested by the Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the Secretary may require.''.</DELETED> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES IN ACT. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021''. (b) References.--Except as otherwise specified, amendments made by this Act to a section or other provision of law are amendments to such section or other provision of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.). TITLE I--AMENDMENTS TO THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES ACT SEC. 101. PURPOSE. Subsection (b) of section 301 (42 U.S.C. 10401) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title to improve services and interventions for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and to advance primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence by-- ``(1) assisting States (including territories) and Indian Tribes in supporting local programs to provide accessible, trauma-informed, culturally relevant residential and non- residential services to victims and their children and dependents; ``(2) strengthening the capacity of Indian Tribes to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to violence specified in this subsection and committed against Indians; ``(3) providing for a network of technical assistance and training centers to support effective policy, practice, research, and cross-system collaboration to improve intervention and prevention efforts throughout the country; ``(4) supporting the efforts of State (including territorial) and Tribal coalitions to address the needs of victims and their children and dependents, including those who are underserved or otherwise face obstacles to accessing services, implement effective coordinated community and systems responses, and promote ongoing public education and community engagement; ``(5) maintaining national domestic violence hotlines, including a national Indian domestic violence hotline; and ``(6) supporting the development and implementation of evidence-informed, coalition-led, and community-based primary prevention approaches and programs.''. SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS. Section 302 (42 U.S.C. 10402) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``In this title:'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--In this title:''; (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Child.--The term `child' means an individual who is-- ``(A) younger than age 18; and ``(B) not an emancipated minor.''; (3) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); (4) by-- (A) redesignating paragraphs (13) and (14) as paragraphs (21) and (22), respectively; (B) redesignating paragraphs (7) through (12) as paragraphs (13) and (15) through (19), respectively; and (C) redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (9) and (11), respectively; (5) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Dating partner.--The term `dating partner' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)). ``(4) Dating violence.--The term `dating violence' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)). ``(5) Digital services.--The term `digital services' means services, resources, information, support, or referrals that are provided through electronic communications platforms and media (which may include mobile phone technology, video technology, computer technology (including use of the internet), and any other emerging communications technologies that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services, resources, information, support, or referrals for the benefit of victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence) and that are in accessible formats, including formats compliant with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium, or successor guidelines as applicable. ``(6) Disability.--The term `disability' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). ``(7) Domestic violence.--The term `domestic violence' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)). ``(8) Family violence.--The term `family violence' means any act, threatened act, or pattern of acts of physical or sexual violence, stalking, harassment, psychological abuse, economic abuse, technological abuse, or any other form of abuse, including threatening to commit harm against children or dependents or other members of the household of the recipient of the threat for the purpose of coercion, threatening, or causing harm, directed against a person (including an elderly person) who is-- ``(A) related by blood or marriage to the person committing such an act (including a threatened act or pattern of acts); ``(B) a dating partner or other person similarly situated to a dating partner under the laws of the jurisdiction; ``(C) a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the person committing such an act (including a threatened act or pattern of acts); ``(D) a current or former spouse or other person similarly situated to a spouse under the laws of the jurisdiction; ``(E) a person who shares a child or dependent in common with the person committing such an act; or ``(F) any other person who is protected from any such act under the domestic or family violence laws, policies, or regulations of the jurisdiction.''; (6) by amending paragraph (9), as so redesignated, to read as follows: ``(9) Indian; indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms `Indian', `Indian Tribe', and `Tribal organization' have the meanings given the terms `Indian', `Indian tribe', and `tribal organization', respectively, in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).''; (7) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, the following: ``(10) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).''; (8) by amending paragraph (11), as so redesignated, to read as follows: ``(9) Native hawaiian; native hawaiian organization.--The terms `Native Hawaiian' and `Native Hawaiian organization' have the meanings given such terms in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517).''; (9) in paragraph (13), as so redesignated, by striking ``42 U.S.C. 13925(a)'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 12291(a)''; (10) by inserting after paragraph (11), as so redesignated, the following: ``(12) Population specific services.--The term `population specific services' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)).''; (11) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following: ``(14) Racial and ethnic minority population.--The term `racial and ethnic minority population' includes each group listed in the definition of such term in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)).''; (12) by amending paragraph (16), as so redesignated, to read as follows: ``(16) Shelter.--The term `shelter' means the provision of temporary refuge and basic necessities, in conjunction with supportive services, provided on a regular basis, in compliance with applicable State (including territorial), Tribal, or local law to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents. Such law includes regulations governing the provision of safe homes and other forms of secure temporary lodging, meals, or supportive services (including providing basic necessities) to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents.''; (13) in paragraph (18), as so redesignated-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, designated by the Secretary,'' after ``organization''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; (14) in paragraph (19), as so redesignated, by striking ``dependents'' each place it appears and inserting ``children and dependents''; (15) by inserting after paragraph (19), as so redesignated, the following: ``(20) Tribal domestic violence coalition.--The term `Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition' means an established nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice that-- ``(A) provides education, support, and technical assistance to member Indian service providers in a manner that enables the member providers to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services, including shelter and supportive services designed to assist Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and the children and dependents of such victims; and ``(B) is comprised of members who are representative of-- ``(i) the member service providers described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) the Tribal communities in which the services are being provided.''; (16) in paragraph (21), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally''; (B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''; and (C) by striking ``tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribe''; and (17) by adding at the end the following: ``(23) Youth.--The term `youth' has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)). ``(b) Rule of Construction.--In this title, any use of the term `family violence', `domestic violence', or `dating violence' shall be treated as a reference to each of the terms `family violence', `domestic violence', and `dating violence'.''. SEC. 103. GRANT CONDITIONS. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 302 the following: ``SEC. 302A. GRANT CONDITIONS. ``(a) Discrimination Prohibited.-- ``(1) Application of civil rights provisions.--Programs and activities funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title (referred to in this paragraph as `prevention programs and activities') are considered to be programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance for the purpose of Federal laws relating to discrimination in programs or activities. Entities that carry out prevention programs and activities shall not discriminate on the bases described in or in the manners prohibited under section 40002(b)(13)(A) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(13)(A)). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The exception described in section 40002(b)(13)(B) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(13)(B)) shall apply to any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. ``(3) Enforcement.--The Secretary shall enforce the provisions of paragraph (1) in accordance with section 602 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1). Section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2) shall apply with respect to any action taken by the Secretary to enforce paragraph (1). ``(4) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as affecting any legal remedy provided under any other provision of law. ``(b) Nondisclosure of Confidential Information.-- ``(1) In general.--In order to ensure the safety of adult, youth, and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their families, grantees and subgrantees under this title shall protect the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving assistance or services. ``(2) Nondisclosure.--Subject to paragraphs (3) through (5), the requirements under subparagraphs (A) through (G) of section 40002(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(b)(2)) shall apply to grantees and subgrantees under this title in the same manner such requirements apply to grantees and subgrantees under such Act. ``(3) Oversight.--Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the Secretary from disclosing grant activities authorized in this title to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and exercising congressional oversight authority. In making all such disclosures, the Secretary shall protect the confidentiality of individuals and omit personally identifying information, including location information about individuals and shelter facilities. ``(4) Preemption.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to supersede any provision of any Federal, State, Tribal, or local law that provides greater protection than this subsection for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence. ``(5) Confidentiality of location.--The address or location of any shelter facility assisted under this title that otherwise maintains a confidential location shall, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter, not be made public. ``(c) Income Eligibility Standards.--No income eligibility standard may be imposed upon persons with respect to eligibility for assistance or services supported with funds under this title. No fees may be levied for assistance or services provided with funds under this title. ``(d) Supplement Not Supplant.--Federal funds made available to a State or Indian Tribe under this title shall be used to supplement and not supplant any Federal, State, Tribal, and local public funds expended to provide services and activities that promote the objectives of this title.''. SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. The Act is amended by repealing section 303 (42 U.S.C. 10403) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``(a) Authorization.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 301 through 312 and 313C, other than section 304(c), $270,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Reservations for grants to tribes.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, not less than 12.5 percent shall be reserved and used to carry out section 309. ``(3) Formula grants to states.--Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph (2) (referred to in this subsection as the `remainder'), not less than 70 percent shall be used for making grants under section 306(a). ``(4) Technical assistance and training centers.--Of the remainder, not less than 6 percent shall be used to carry out section 310. ``(5) Grants for state and tribal domestic violence coalitions.--Of the remainder-- ``(A) not less than 10 percent shall be used to carry out section 311; and ``(B) not less than 3 percent shall be used to carry out section 311A. ``(6) Specialized services.--Of the remainder, not less than 5 percent shall be used to carry out section 312. ``(7) Culturally specific services.--Of the remainder, not less than 2.5 percent shall be used to carry out section 313C. ``(8) Administration, evaluation, and monitoring.--Of the remainder, not more than 3.5 percent shall be used by the Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administrative costs under this title. ``(b) National Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313 $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(c) National Indian Domestic Violence Hotline.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313A $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(d) Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership.-- There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 314 $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(e) Grants for Underserved Populations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 313B $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(f) Evaluation.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 304(c) $3,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. SEC. 105. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY. Section 304 (42 U.S.C. 10404) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or institutions of higher education, including to support and evaluate demonstration or discretionary projects in response to current and emerging issues,'' after ``nongovernmental entities''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010'' and inserting ``Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) provide for flexibilities in the terms for grants and other agreements and waive program requirements (including match requirements) reasonably necessary to provide relief for grantees and subgrantees and ensure continuity of program activities, during and in response to-- ``(A) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); ``(B) an emergency declared by the President under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191); or ``(C) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prevention and treatment of'' inserting ``prevention of, intervention in, and provision of services for,''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (ii) by adding after subparagraph (C) the following: ``(D) making grants to eligible entities or entering into contracts with for-profit or nonprofit nongovernmental entities or institutions of higher education to conduct family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence research or evaluation; and.''; (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Evaluation.--In addition to program evaluation otherwise required or permitted under this title, the Secretary may, through the use of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, conduct program evaluation.''. SEC. 106. ALLOTMENT OF FUNDS. Section 305 (42 U.S.C. 10405) is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--From the sums appropriated under section 303 and available for grants to States under section 306(a) for any fiscal year, each State (including Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) shall be allotted for a grant under section 306(a), $600,000, with the remaining funds to be allotted to each State (other than Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) in an amount that bears the same ratio to such remaining funds as the population of such State bears to the population of all such States (excluding Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).''; (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``under section 314'' each place it appears and inserting ``under this title''; and (3) by striking subsection (f). SEC. 107. FORMULA GRANTS TO STATES. Section 306 (42 U.S.C. 10406) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``Indians, members of Indian Tribes, or'' after ``who are''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``section 302A''; (B) by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (5), and (6); (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2); and (D) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated-- (i) by striking ``(2) Match.--No'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Match.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no''; (ii) by striking ``Indian tribe'' and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under this paragraph for any fiscal year for an eligible entity if the Secretary determines that applying the matching requirement would result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out the activities under this section.''. SEC. 108. STATE APPLICATION. Section 307 (42 U.S.C. 10407) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally''; and (ii) by adding ``For purposes of section 2007(c)(3) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10446(c)(3)), a State's application under this paragraph shall be deemed to be a `State plan'.'' at the end; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``provide a description of'' and inserting ``describe''; and (II) by striking ``306(c)'' and inserting ``302A, 306(c),''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) provide, with respect to funds described in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) assurances that-- ``(I) not more than 5 percent of such funds will be used for administrative costs; and ``(II) the remaining funds will be distributed to eligible entities as described in section 308(a) for approved activities as described in section 308(b); and ``(ii) a description of how the State, in the distribution of funds under section 308(a), will give special emphasis to the support of community-based projects of demonstrated effectiveness, that are carried out by nonprofit private organizations and that-- ``(I) have as their primary purpose the provision of shelter for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents; or ``(II) provide counseling, advocacy, and self-help services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents;''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by inserting ``describe how,'' before ``in the case of''; and (II) by striking ``provide an assurance that there will be'' and inserting the following: ``the State will-- ``(i) ensure''; and (III) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (iv) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``in the case of an application submitted by a State, provide an assurance that the State will''; (II) by striking ``planning and monitoring'' and inserting ``planning, coordination, and monitoring''; (III) by striking ``and the administration of the grant programs and projects'' and inserting ``, the administration of the grant programs and projects, and the establishment of a set of service standards and best practices for grantees, including service standards and best practices with cultural and legal relevance for Indian Tribes and cultural relevance for racial and ethnic minority populations''; and (IV) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as clause (ii) and indenting appropriately; (v) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (vi) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking ``to underserved populations'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``for individuals from racial and ethnic minority populations, Tribal populations, and other underserved populations, in the State planning process, and how the State plan addresses the unmet needs of populations described in this subparagraph;''; (vii) in subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), as so redesignated, by striking ``Indian tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; (viii) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally''; (ix) by inserting after subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, the following: ``(G) describe how activities and services provided by the State or Indian Tribe are designed and delivered to promote trauma-informed care, autonomy, and privacy for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents, including in the design and delivery of shelter;''; and (x) in subparagraph (H)-- (I) by striking ``tribe'' and inserting ``Tribe''; and (II) by inserting ``, remove, or exclude'' after ``bar''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribe''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''; (ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Indian Tribes''; and (iii) by striking ``section 306(c)'' and inserting ``sections 302A and 306(c)''. SEC. 109. SUBGRANTS AND USES OF FUNDS. Section 308 (42 U.S.C. 10408) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``that is designed'' and inserting ``that are designed''; and (B) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``developing safety plans'' and inserting ``safety planning''; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``, including for racial and ethnic minority populations and persons with disabilities'' before the semicolon; (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (H) as subparagraphs (G) through (I), respectively; (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) provision of shelter and supportive services to underserved populations;''; (v) in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated-- (I) in clause (i), by striking ``Federal and State'' and inserting ``Federal, State, and local''; (II) in clause (iii), by striking ``, alcohol, and drug abuse'' and inserting ``and substance use disorder''; (III) in clause (v), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (IV) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (viii); (V) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) language assistance, including translation of written materials, telephonic, digital, and in-person interpreter services, for victims with limited English proficiency or victims with disabilities, including persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; ``(vii) services described in this subparagraph, provided in a manner that allows for the full participation of victims with disabilities, including providing information in alternative formats; and''; and (VI) in clause (viii), as so redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (vi) in subparagraph (I), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (vii) by adding at the end the following: ``(J) partnerships that enhance the design and delivery of services to victims and their children and dependents.''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``for the primary purpose of providing'' and inserting ``whose primary purpose is to provide''; (ii) by inserting ``for the provision of such shelter and services, as described in paragraph (1)(A),'' before ``to adult and''; (iii) by striking ``their dependents, as described in paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting ``their children and dependents''; (iv) by striking ``supportive services and prevention services'' and inserting ``supportive services or prevention services''; and (v) by striking ``through (H)'' and inserting ``through (I)''; and (C) by striking ``dependents'' each place it appears (other than in paragraph (1)(J)) and inserting ``children and dependents''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``a local public agency, or''; (ii) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and (iii) by striking ``tribal organizations, and voluntary associations),'' and inserting ``Tribal organizations, and voluntary associations) or a local public agency''; and (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) an organization whose primary purpose is to provide culturally specific services to racial and ethnic minority populations, Tribal communities, or other underserved populations, that does not have a documented history of work concerning family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, but that is in partnership with an organization described in paragraph (1).''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Conditions.--Participation in supportive services under this title shall be voluntary. Receipt of the benefits of shelter described in subsection (b)(1)(A) shall not be conditioned upon the participation of the adult or youth, or their children or dependents, in any or all of the supportive services offered under this title.''. SEC. 110. GRANTS FOR INDIAN TRIBES. Section 309 (42 U.S.C. 10409) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``42 U.S.C. 14045d'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 20126''; (B) by striking ``tribal'' and inserting ``Tribal''; (C) by striking ``Indian tribes'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes''; and (D) by striking ``section 303(a)(2)(B)'' and inserting ``section 303 and made available''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``Indian tribe'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribe''; and (B) by striking ``tribal organization'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal organization''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``306(c)'' and inserting ``302A, 306(c),''. SEC. 111. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS. Section 310 (42 U.S.C. 10410) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``under this title and reserved under section 303(a)(2)(C)'' and inserting ``under section 303 and made available to carry out this section''; (B) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``11''; (II) by striking ``domestic violence'' and inserting ``family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence''; and (III) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) an Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence, to reduce Tribal disparities; and ``(iv) a Native Hawaiian resource center on domestic violence, to reduce Native Hawaiian disparities; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``grants, to'' inserting ``grants to entities that focus on other critical issues, such as''; (ii) in clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``(including Alaska Native)''; and (II) by striking ``subsection (b)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(5)''; and (iii) by amending clause (ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) entities demonstrating expertise related to-- ``(I) addressing the housing needs of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence victims and their children and dependents; ``(II) developing leadership of advocates from underserved populations; or ``(III) addressing other emerging issues related to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``and dependents'' after ``children''; and (II) in clause (ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting ``online'' after ``central''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clauses (i) and (ii)-- (aa) by striking ``tribes and tribal organizations'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribes and Tribal organizations''; and (bb) by striking ``the tribes'' and inserting ``the Tribes''; (II) in clause (i), by striking ``42'' and all that follows through ``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note''; (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``42'' and all that follows through ``3796gg-10 note'' and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note''; and (IV) in clause (iii)-- (aa) by striking ``Native Hawaiians that'' and inserting ``Native Hawaiians who''; and (bb) by inserting ``the Office for Victims of Crime and'' after ``Human Services, and''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``State and local domestic violence service providers'' and inserting ``support effective policy, practice, research, and cross systems collaboration''; and (II) by striking ``enhancing domestic violence'' and inserting ``enhancing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``which may include the response to the use of the self-defense plea by domestic violence victims and the issuance and use of protective orders'' and inserting ``including the issuance and use of protective orders, batterers' intervention programming, and responses to charged, incarcerated, and re-entering domestic violence victims''; (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``domestic violence'' and inserting ``family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence''; and (II) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children''; (iv) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``of domestic violence'' each place it appears; and (II) by inserting ``, and the response of domestic violence programs and other community organizations with respect to health advocacy and addressing health issues'' before the period; (v) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: ``(D) The response of mental health, substance use disorder, and domestic violence systems and programs and other related systems and programs, to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents, who experience psychological trauma, or have mental health or substance use needs related to.''; (vi) in subparagraph (E)-- (I) by striking ``enhancing domestic violence'' and inserting ``enhancing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence''; and (II) by striking ``of domestic violence''; and (vii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) The response of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence programs and related systems to victims who are underserved due to sexual orientation or gender identity, including expanding the capacity of organizations to better meet the needs of such victims. ``(G) The response of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence programs, disability service providers, and related systems to victims with disabilities (including victims who acquire disabilities due to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence), including-- ``(i) extending community engagement efforts with persons with disabilities; ``(ii) enhancing and modifying services to better meet the needs of such victims, and of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence organizations, by expanding partnerships and conducting cross-training with disability service providers to make disability organizations more victim-centered and equitable; ``(iii) evaluating accessibility barriers in programs and shelter facilities and advising on how to make modifications to meet the needs of victims with disabilities; and ``(iv) promoting culturally and linguistically relevant responses for persons with disabilities. ``(H) Strengthening the organizational capacity of State, territorial, and Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions and of State (including territorial) and Tribal administrators who distribute funds under this title to community-based family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence programs, with the aim of better enabling such coalitions and administrators-- ``(i) to collaborate and respond effectively to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(ii) to meet the conditions and carry out the provisions of this title; and ``(iii) to implement best practices to meet the emerging needs of victims and their families, children, and dependents.''; (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5); (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Alaska native tribal resource center.--In accordance with subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for an Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence to reduce Tribal disparities, which shall-- ``(A) offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the Tribes and organizations to respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and the findings of section 901 and purposes in section 902 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (34 U.S.C. 10452 note); ``(B) coordinate all projects and activities with the national resource center described in paragraph (1)(B); ``(C) coordinate with the projects and activities of that center that involve working with non-Tribal State and local governments to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of Alaska Natives; ``(D) provide comprehensive community education and prevention initiatives relating to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner; and ``(E) coordinate activities with other Federal agencies, offices, and grantees that address the needs of Alaska Natives who experience family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, including the Office of Justice Services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice. ``(4) Native hawaiian resource center.--In accordance with subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for a Native Hawaiian resource center on domestic violence to reduce Native Hawaiian disparities, which shall-- ``(A) offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the Native Hawaiian organizations to respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(B) coordinate all projects and other activities with the national resource center described in paragraph (1)(B); ``(C) coordinate all projects and other activities, with State and local governments, that involve working with the State and local governments, to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of Native Hawaiians; ``(D) provide comprehensive community education and prevention initiatives relating to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner; and ``(E) coordinate activities with other Federal agencies, offices, and grantees that address the needs of Native Hawaiians who experience family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, including the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice.''; and (E) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated-- (i) in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i), by striking ``Indian tribes, tribal organizations'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``the tribes'' and inserting ``the Tribes''; and (II) by striking ``nontribal'' and inserting ``non-Tribal''; and (iii) by striking ``(including Alaska Natives)'' each place it appears; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), (F), or (H)''; and (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) includes on the board of directors or advisory committee and on the staff of such entity, individuals who are from domestic violence programs and who are geographically and culturally diverse''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``tribal organization'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal organization''; (ii) by striking ``Indian tribes'' each place it appears and inserting ``Indian Tribes''; (iii) by striking ``domestic violence'' each place it appears and inserting ``family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence''; (iv) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``42 U.S.C. 3796gg-10 note'' each place it appears and inserting ``34 U.S.C. 10452 note''; and (v) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``tribally'' and inserting ``Tribally''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``community'' and inserting ``population''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (I) by inserting ``geographically diverse'' before ``advocates''; and (II) by striking ``from across the Nation''; (D) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); (E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Alaska native tribal resource center on domestic violence.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (b)(3), an entity shall be a Tribal organization, or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence within Indian Tribes, in Alaska that submits information to the Secretary demonstrating-- ``(A) experience working with Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in Alaska to respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and the findings of section 901 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 34 U.S.C. 10452 note); ``(B) experience providing Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in Alaska with assistance in developing Tribally based prevention and intervention services addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and safety for American Indian and Alaska Native women consistent with the purposes of section 902 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 34 U.S.C. 10452 note); ``(C) strong support for the entity's designation as the Alaska Native Tribal resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with Indian Tribes in Alaska to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and the safety of Alaska Native women; ``(D) a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in Alaska with prevention and intervention services addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(E) the capacity to serve geographically diverse Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations, in Alaska. ``(5) Native hawaiian resource center.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (b)(4), an entity shall be a Native Hawaiian organization, or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence within the Native Hawaiian community, that submits information to the Secretary demonstrating-- ``(A) experience working with Native Hawaiian organizations to respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(B) experience providing Native Hawaiian organizations with assistance in developing prevention and intervention services addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and safety for Native Hawaiian women; ``(C) strong support for the entity's designation as the Native Hawaiian resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with Native Hawaiian organizations to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and the safety of Native Hawaiian women; ``(D) a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting Native Hawaiian organizations with prevention and intervention services addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(E) the capacity to serve geographically diverse Native Hawaiian communities and organizations.''; and (F) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection (b)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(5)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``(including Alaska Natives)''; and (II) by striking ``Indian tribe, tribal organization'' and inserting ``Indian Tribe, Tribal organization''. SEC. 112. GRANTS TO STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS. Section 311 (42 U.S.C. 10411) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``section 303(a)(2)(D)'' and inserting ``section 303 and made available to carry out this section''; (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``shall include''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``, and evidence-informed prevention of,'' after ``comprehensive responses to''; and (ii) by striking ``working with local'' and inserting ``shall include-- ``(A) working with local''; (C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (D) in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) by striking ``dependents'' and inserting ``children and dependents''; and (ii) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; and (E) by inserting after subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), as so redesignated, the following: ``(D) collaborating with, as applicable for the State, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (or Native Hawaiian groups or communities) to address the needs of Indian (including Alaska Native) or Native Hawaiian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, as applicable in the State; and''; (F) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``collaborating with and providing'' and inserting ``may include-- ``(A) collaborating with and providing''; and (ii) by striking ``, mental health'' and inserting ``(including mental health and substance use disorders)''; (G) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2); (H) in paragraph (6), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (I) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (7) as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (J) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking ``child abuse is present;'' and inserting ``there is a co-occurrence of child abuse; and''; (K) by striking paragraph (8); and (L) in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; (3) by striking subsection (e); (4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and (5) in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking ``Indian tribes and tribal organizations'' and inserting ``Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations''. SEC. 113. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 311 the following: ``SEC. 311A. GRANTS TO TRIBAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITIONS. ``(a) Grants Authorized.--Beginning with fiscal year 2022, out of amounts appropriated under section 303 and made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this section. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition that is recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice that provides services to Indian Tribes. ``(c) Application.--Each Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's work, demonstrating that the coalition-- ``(1) meets all the applicable requirements set forth in this section; and ``(2) has the ability to conduct all activities described in this section, as indicated by-- ``(A) a documented experience in administering Federal grants to conduct the activities described in subsection (d); or ``(B) a documented history of activities to further the purposes of this section set forth in subsection (d). ``(d) Use of Funds.--A Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition eligible under subsection (b) that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for administration and operation to further the purposes of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and prevention activities, including-- ``(1) working with local Tribal family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence service programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence against adults or youth within the Indian Tribes served, including providing training and technical assistance and conducting Tribal needs assessments; ``(2) participating in planning and monitoring the distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the State under section 308(a); ``(3) working in collaboration with Tribal service providers and community-based organizations to address the needs of victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their children and dependents; ``(4) collaborating with, and providing information to, entities in such fields as housing, health care (including mental health and substance use disorder care), social welfare, education, and law enforcement to support the development and implementation of effective policies; ``(5) supporting the development and implementation of effective policies, protocols, legislation, codes, and programs that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth Tribal victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; ``(6) encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence against adults or youth, by working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial agencies and law enforcement agencies; ``(7) working with Tribal, State, and Federal judicial agencies, including family law judges, criminal court judges, child protective service agencies, and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues-- ``(A) in cases of child exposure to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; or ``(B) in cases in which-- ``(i) family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence is present; and ``(ii) child abuse is present; ``(8) providing information to the public about prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence within Indian Tribes; ``(9) assisting Indian Tribes' participation in, and attendance of, Federal and State consultations on family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, including consultations mandated by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103-322), the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101 et seq.), or this title; and ``(10) providing services described in section 308(b) to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. ``(e) Reallocation.--If, at the end of the sixth month of any fiscal year for which sums are appropriated under section 303 and made available to carry out this section, a portion of the available amount has not been awarded to Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions for grants under this section because of the failure of such coalitions to meet the requirements for such grants, then the Secretary shall award such portion, in equal shares, to Tribal Domestic Violence Coalitions that meet such requirements.''. SEC. 114. SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. Section 312 (42 U.S.C. 10412) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``service programs and community-based programs to prevent future domestic violence by addressing, in an appropriate manner, the needs of children'' and inserting `` service programs and culturally specific community-based programs to serve children and youth''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and to support the caregiving capacity of adult victims'' before the period; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``more than 2'' and inserting ``less than 3''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``or State domestic violence services'' after ``local''; (B) by inserting ``a culturally specific organization,'' after ``associations),''; (C) by striking ``tribal organization'' and inserting ``Tribal organization''; (D) by inserting ``adult and child'' after ``serving''; and (E) by striking ``and their children''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) a description of how the entity will prioritize the safety of, and confidentiality of information about adult and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence;''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate services, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services, to the victims and children; and'' and inserting ``trauma- informed, developmentally appropriate, age-appropriate, and culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children and youth and their adult caregivers;''; (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``appropriate and relevant to the unique needs of children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.'' and inserting ``relevant to the unique needs of children and youth exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, that provides for the safety of children, youth, and their non- abusing parents, and that improves the interventions, delivery of services, and treatments provided for such children, youth, and families; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) a description of prevention activities targeting child and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence.''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``community-based program described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``culturally specific community-based program''; (B) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (i) by striking ``victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their children'' and inserting ``child, youth and adult victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence''; and (ii) by inserting ``or the health system'' before the semicolon; and (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``community-based organizations serving victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence or children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence'' and inserting ``health, education, or other community-based organizations serving adult and child victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence''; and (ii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by inserting ``and youth'' after ``for children''; and (II) by inserting ``health,'' after ``transportation,''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting ``shall participate in an evaluation and'' after ``under this section''; and (B) by striking ``contain an evaluation of'' and inserting ``information on''. SEC. 115. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT. Section 313 (42 U.S.C. 10413) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``telephone hotline'' and inserting ``telephonic hotline and digital services''; (B) by striking ``a hotline that provides'' and inserting ``a hotline and digital services that provide''; and (C) by inserting before the period at the end of the second sentence the following: ``, and that provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth''; (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``hotline personnel'' and all that follows through ``by the hotline'' and inserting ``advocacy personnel''; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``hotline personnel'' and inserting ``advocacy personnel''; (iv) in subparagraphs (D) and (F), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline'' each place such term appears; (v) in subparagraph (E)-- (I) by striking ``non-English speaking callers'' and inserting ``callers and digital services users with limited English proficiency''; and (II) by striking ``hotline personnel'' and inserting ``advocacy personnel''; (vi) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``hearing impairments; and'' and inserting ``disabilities, including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or are blind or have visual impairments, and for training hotline and digital services personnel in assisting persons with disabilities when those persons are accessing the hotline and digital services;''; (vii) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``youth victims'' and all that follows and inserting ``youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, which plan may be carried out through a national youth dating violence hotline and other digital services and resources''; (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, digital services,'' after ``hotline''; (C) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: ``(5) demonstrate the ability to-- ``(A) provide information and referrals for individuals contacting the hotline or using digital services; ``(B) directly connect callers or assist digital services users in connecting to service providers; and ``(C) employ crisis interventions meeting the standards of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence providers;''; (D) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9), respectively; (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) demonstrate the ability to provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth;''; and (F) in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking ``306(c)(5)'' and inserting ``302A(b)''; and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``and Digital Services'' after ``Hotline''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``telephone hotline'' and inserting ``telephonic hotline and digital services''; and (ii) by striking ``and assistance to adult'' and inserting ``for the benefit of adult''; and (C) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``toll-free telephone line'' and inserting ``24-hour toll-free telephone line and an internet service provider for operating digital services in accessible formats including TTY and interpreter services, where applicable'' before the semicolon; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``, provide counseling and referral services for callers on a 24-hour-a-day basis, and directly connect callers'' and inserting ``and digital services contacts, provide counseling, healthy relationship information, and referral services for callers and digital services users, on a 24-hour-a-day basis, and directly connect callers and digital services users''; (iv) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``and digital services users'' after ``callers''; (v) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by inserting ``and digital services'' after ``hotline''; and (II) by inserting ``and, as appropriate, in accessible formats, including formats compliant with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines or successor guideline as applicable'' after ``users''; (vi) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``underserved populations and individuals with disabilities'' and inserting ``racial and ethnic minority populations, Tribal populations, persons with disabilities, and other underserved populations, by ensuring access to the hotline and digital services through accommodations and training of advocacy personal''; (vii) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``teen dating violence hotline'' and inserting ``hotline or digital services''; and (viii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``or digital services provider'' after ``hotline operator'' each place it appears. SEC. 116. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to increase the availability of information and assistance to Indian adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members of such victims, and individuals affected by such victimization by supporting a national, toll-free telephonic and digital hotline to provide services that are-- (1) informed of Federal Indian law and Tribal laws impacting Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; (2) culturally appropriate to Indian adult and youth victims; and (3) developed in cooperation with victim services offered by Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. (b) Grant Program.--The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 313 the following: ``SEC. 313A. NATIONAL INDIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE GRANT. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award a grant to a Tribal organization or private, nonprofit entity to maintain the ongoing operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephonic hotline and digital services to provide information and assistance to Indian adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, family and household members of such victims, and other individuals affected by such victimization. ``(b) Term.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than 5 years. ``(c) Conditions on Payment.--The provision of payments under a grant awarded under this section shall be subject to annual approval by the Secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments. ``(d) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a Tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence as it relates to American Indians and Alaska Natives, and submit an application to the Secretary that shall-- ``(1) contain such agreements, assurances, and information, be in such form, and be submitted in such manner, as the Secretary shall prescribe; ``(2) include a complete description of the applicant's plan for the operation of a national Indian domestic violence hotline and digital services, including descriptions of-- ``(A) the training program for advocacy personnel, including training on the provision of culturally appropriate services, Federal Indian law and Tribal laws impacting Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and resources and referrals for such victims; ``(B) the qualifications of the applicant and the hiring criteria and qualifications for advocacy personnel, to ensure that hotline advocates and other personnel have demonstrated knowledge of Indian legal, social, and cultural issues, to ensure that the unique needs of Indian callers and users of digital services are met; ``(C) the methods for the creation, maintenance, and updating of a resource database of culturally appropriate victim services and resources available from Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; ``(D) a plan for publicizing the availability of the national Indian hotline and digital services to Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(E) a plan for providing service to callers and digital services users with limited English proficiency, including service through advocacy personnel who have non-English language capability; ``(F) a plan for facilitating access to hotline and digital services by persons with disabilities, including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or are blind or have visual impairments, and for training hotline and digital services personnel in assisting persons with disabilities when those persons are accessing the hotline and digital services; and ``(G) a plan for providing assistance and referrals to Indian youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, which plan may be carried out through a national Indian youth dating violence hotline and other digital services and resources; ``(3) demonstrate recognized expertise providing services, including information on healthy relationships and referrals for Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and coordinating services with Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; ``(4) demonstrate support from Indian victim services programs, Tribal coalitions recognized by the Office on Violence Against Women and Tribal grantees under this title; ``(5) demonstrate capacity and the expertise to maintain a domestic violence hotline, digital services and a comprehensive database of service providers from Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; ``(6) demonstrate compliance with nondisclosure requirements as described in section 302A(b) and following comprehensive quality assurance practices; and ``(7) contain such other information as the Secretary may require. ``(e) Indian Hotline Activities.-- ``(1) In general.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use funds made available through the grant for the purpose described in subsection (a), consistent with paragraph (2). ``(2) Activities.--In establishing and operating the hotline and digital services, the entity-- ``(A) shall contract with a carrier for the use of a 24-hour toll-free telephone line and an internet service provider for operating digital services in accessible formats including TTY and interpreter services, where applicable; ``(B) shall employ, train (including providing technology training), and supervise personnel to answer incoming calls and digital services contacts, provide counseling, healthy relationship information, and referral services for Indian callers and digital services users on a 24-hour-a-day basis, directly connect callers, and assist digital services users in connecting to service providers; ``(C) shall assemble and maintain a database of information relating to services for Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence to which Indian callers or digital services users may be referred, including information on the availability of shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; ``(D) shall widely publicize the hotline and digital services (and, as appropriate, in accessible formats, including formats compliant with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines or successor guideline as applicable) throughout Indian Tribes and communities, including-- ``(i) national and regional member organizations of Indian Tribes; ``(ii) Tribal domestic violence services programs; and ``(iii) Tribal nonprofit victim service providers; ``(E) at the discretion of the hotline operator or digital services provider, may provide appropriate assistance and referrals for family and household members of Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and Indians affected by the victimization described in subsection (a); and ``(F) at the discretion of the hotline operator or digital services provider, may provide assistance, or referrals for counseling or intervention, for identified Indian perpetrators, including self- identified perpetrators, of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, but shall not be required to provide such assistance or referrals in any circumstance in which the hotline operator or digital services provider fears the safety of a victim may be impacted by an abuser or suspected abuser. ``(f) Reports and Evaluation.--The entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the Secretary. Such report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds, contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require.''. SEC. 117. ADDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 313A, as added by this Act, the following: ``SEC. 313B. GRANTS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. ``(a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to provide grants to assist communities in mobilizing and organizing resources in support of effective and sustainable programs to prevent and address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, experienced by underserved populations. ``(b) Planning and Implementation Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, shall award grants to eligible entities to assist in capacity building for, or planning, developing, or implementing of, culturally and linguistically appropriate, community-driven strategies to prevent and intervene in family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, in underserved populations. ``(2) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity shall be-- ``(A) a population-specific organization-- ``(i) that has demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population-specific services in the relevant underserved populations; or ``(ii) that is working in partnership with a victim service provider or domestic violence or sexual assault coalition; or ``(B) a victim service provider that is offering population-specific services for a specific underserved population. ``(3) Application.--An entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Such application shall include a description of the targeted underserved population to be served under the grant and how grant funds will be used in accordance with this subsection. ``(4) Use of funds.--An entity that receives a grant under this subsection-- ``(A) shall use the grant funds to support the capacity building, planning, developing, or implementing of programs for the targeted underserved population that-- ``(i) utilize community-driven intervention and prevention strategies that address the barriers to access to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence services; ``(ii) raise awareness of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(iii) promote community engagement in the prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(B) may use the grant funds to-- ``(i)(I) expand collaboration with community partners that can provide appropriate assistance to the targeted underserved populations; and ``(II) establish linkages with national, State, Tribal, or local public and private partners, which may include community health workers, advocacy organizations, and policy organizations; ``(ii) develop and implement community engagement strategies, including the establishment of community working groups; ``(iii) conduct a needs assessment of a targeted underserved population to determine the barriers to access described in subparagraph (A)(i) and factors contributing to such barriers, using input from the targeted underserved population; ``(iv) procure or participate in evidence- based training and technical assistance for program development, implementation, evaluation, and other programmatic issues; ``(v) identify or implement promising intervention and prevention strategies; ``(vi) develop a plan, with the input of the targeted underserved population, that includes strategies for-- ``(I) implementing intervention and prevention strategies that demonstrate potential for addressing the barriers to access, raising awareness of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and promoting community engagement in the prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, within targeted underserved populations; ``(II) identifying other sources of revenue (besides funds appropriated to carry out this section) and integrating current and proposed funding sources to ensure long-term sustainability of the program carried out by the eligible entity under this subsection; and ``(III) conducting evaluations, including collecting data and measuring progress toward addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, or towards raising awareness of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, in targeted underserved populations; ``(vii) implement a plan described in clause (vi); ``(viii) collect, analyze, or interpret data appropriate for monitoring and evaluating the program carried out under this subsection, which may include collaboration with academic or other appropriate institutions; ``(ix) collaborate with appropriate partners to disseminate information gained from the program to expand the reach of the information; ``(x) develop policy initiatives for systems change to address the barriers described in subparagraph (A)(i) or the awareness issues described in subparagraph (A)(ii); and ``(xi) conduct an evaluation of the capacity building, planning, development, or implementation activities conducted using the grant funds. ``(5) Duration.--The period during which payments may be made under a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 5 years, except in a case in which the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist. ``(c) Evaluation Grants, Agreements, and Contracts.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants or enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with eligible entities that have received a grant under subsection (b) for the purpose of additional data analysis (in addition to the analysis described in subsection (b)(4)(B)(viii)), program evaluation, which may include evaluating the process used by the program and evaluating the program outcome measures, and dissemination of findings. ``(2) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant or to enter into a cooperative agreement or contract under this subsection, an entity shall be an organization that-- ``(A) has received a grant under subsection (b); and ``(B) is working in collaboration with an entity specializing in program evaluation. ``(3) Application.--An entity seeking a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Nonsupplantation.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended to provide services and activities that promote the purposes of this section. ``(e) Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Monitoring.-- ``(1) In general.--Of the amounts appropriated under section 303(e) for each fiscal year-- ``(A) up to 5 percent may be used by the Secretary for evaluation, monitoring, and other administration under this section; and ``(B) up to 3 percent may be used by the Secretary for technical assistance under paragraph (2). ``(2) Technical assistance provided by grantees.--The Secretary shall enable recipients of grants under subsection (b) to share (including through conferences) best practices, evaluation results, reports, and other pertinent information regarding the programs and projects funded under this section with other entities serving underserved populations. ``(3) Reports.--Each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a report at such times as requested by the Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with funds under this section and providing such additional information as the Secretary may require. ``SEC. 313C. GRANTS TO ENHANCE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program, shall establish a grant program to establish or enhance culturally specific services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations. ``(b) Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--The purposes of the grant program under this section are to-- ``(A) develop and support innovative culturally specific community-based programs to enhance access to shelter or supportive services to further the purposes of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and prevention for all victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources; ``(B) strengthen the capacity and further the leadership development of individuals in racial and ethnic minority populations to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in their communities; and ``(C) promote strategic partnership development and collaboration, including with health programs, early childhood programs, economic support programs, schools, child welfare programs, workforce development programs, domestic violence programs, other community-based programs, faith-based programs, and youth programs, in order to further a public health approach to addressing family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. ``(2) Use of funds.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for programs for the targeted populations to establish or enhance family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence intervention and prevention efforts that address distinctive culturally specific responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in racial and ethnic minority populations. ``(B) New programs.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may award initial planning and capacity building grants to eligible entities that are establishing new programs in order to support the planning and development of culturally specific programs. ``(C) Competitive basis.--The Secretary shall ensure that grants are awarded under this section, to the extent practical, only on a competitive basis, and that a grant is awarded for a proposal only if the proposal has been recommended for such an award through a process of peer review. ``(D) Technical assistance.--Up to 5 percent of funds appropriated under section 303 and made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be available for training and technical assistance to be used by the grantees to access evidence-based training and technical assistance, including from centers described in section 310, regarding the provision of effective culturally specific, community-based services for racial and ethnic minority populations. ``(c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall be a private nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that is-- ``(1) a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations; or ``(2) a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to individuals from racial and ethnic minority populations that can partner with an organization having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. ``(d) Cultural Competency of Services.--The Secretary shall ensure that information and services provided pursuant to this section are provided in the language, educational context, and cultural context that is most appropriate for the individuals for whom the information and services are intended. ``(e) Grant Period.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a 3-year period, with a possible extension of another 2 years to further implementation of the projects under the grant. ``(f) Nonexclusivity.--Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to exclude linguistically and culturally specific community-based entities from applying for other sources of funding available under this title. ``(g) Reports and Evaluation.--Each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested by the Secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the Secretary may require.''. SEC. 118. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. Section 314 (42 U.S.C. 10414) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 314. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. ``(a) Purpose.--The purposes of this section are-- ``(1) to continue efforts to build evidence for effective primary and secondary prevention practices, programs, and policies, that reduce and end family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(2) to advance primary and secondary prevention efforts related to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, through the establishment, operation, and maintenance of State, Tribal, and local community projects. ``(b) Programs Authorized.--From the amounts appropriated under section 303(d), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) provide grants or cooperative agreements under subsection (c) to eligible coalitions to build organizational capacity and leadership for primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, including work with other systems central to prevention at the State, Tribal, and local levels; and ``(2) provide grants or cooperative agreements under subsection (d) to entities to-- ``(A) implement and test innovative family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence prevention models, particularly models for those programs serving culturally specific or traditionally underserved populations; and ``(B) scale up family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence prevention models with promising or demonstrated evidence of effectiveness. ``(c) Grants or Cooperative Agreements to Build Primary and Secondary Prevention Capacity of Domestic Violence Coalitions.-- ``(1) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection, an entity shall be a State Domestic Violence Coalition, territorial Domestic Violence Coalition, or Tribal Domestic Violence Coalition. ``(2) Application.--An eligible coalition seeking a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a demonstration of the coalition's prevention work and ability to conduct the activities described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Use of funds.--A coalition that receives a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection-- ``(A) shall use the grant or cooperative agreement funds to-- ``(i) build the coalition's organizational and leadership capacity to advance evidence- informed primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(ii) provide prevention-focused training, technical assistance, peer learning opportunities, and other support to local domestic violence programs and other community- based and culturally specific programs working to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(iii) provide training and advocacy to State, Tribal, and local public and private entities on how to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and ``(iv) support dissemination of prevention strategies and approaches throughout State, Tribal, or local communities; and ``(B) may use the grant or cooperative agreement funds to provide subgrants to local programs to support the dissemination of information and resources on primary and secondary prevention programs or initiatives. ``(4) Reports.--Each coalition receiving a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall submit a report to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary requires. Such report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with the grant or cooperative agreement funds and the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Grants or Cooperative Agreement for Implementation, Evaluation, and Scaling of Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies.-- ``(1) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection, an entity shall-- ``(A) be a State, Tribal, or territorial Domestic Violence Coalition; and ``(B) include representatives of pertinent sectors of the local community to be served, which may include-- ``(i) health care providers; ``(ii) State, Tribal, or local health departments serving the local community; ``(iii) the education community; ``(iv) the juvenile justice system; ``(v) family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence service program advocates; ``(vi) faith-based organizations; ``(vii) public human service entities; ``(viii) business leaders; ``(ix) civic leaders; ``(x) child and youth-serving organizations; ``(xi) community-based organizations whose primary purpose is to provide culturally appropriate services to underserved populations, such as racial and ethnic minority populations; and ``(xii) other pertinent sectors. ``(2) Term.--Grants or cooperative agreements under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 5 fiscal years. ``(3) Applications.--An entity that desires a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection to carry out a project shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include the information described in each of the following subparagraphs: ``(A) A complete description of-- ``(i) the prevention models and strategies to be implemented, tested, or scaled and partner organizations that will be implementing a project to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ``(ii) the coalition's strategy to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and the expected outcomes from the prevention activities to be carried out under the grant; ``(iii) the method to be used for identification and selection of project staff and a project evaluator; and ``(iv) the method to be used for identification and selection of a project council consisting of representatives of the community sectors listed in paragraph (1)(B). ``(B) A demonstration that the coalition-- ``(i) has developed collaborative relationships with diverse communities, including organizations primarily serving culturally specific or other underserved populations; and ``(ii) has the capacity to carry out collaborative community initiatives to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. ``(C) Such other information, agreements, and assurances as the Secretary may require. ``(4) Geographical dispersion.--The Secretary shall award grants or cooperative agreements under this subsection to coalitions for States and Tribes that are geographically dispersed throughout the United States. ``(5) Use of funds.-- ``(A) In general.--An entity that receives a grant or cooperative agreements under this subsection shall use the grant or cooperative agreement funds to-- ``(i) establish, operate, maintain, and evaluate a project that involves a coordinated community response to reduce risk factors for family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence perpetration and enhance protective factors to promote positive development and healthy relationships and communities; and ``(ii) if such a project shows promising or demonstrated evidence of effectiveness, scale up such project. ``(B) Requirements.--In establishing and operating a project under this paragraph, an entity shall-- ``(i) utilize evidence-informed prevention project planning; ``(ii) recognize and address the needs of underserved populations such as racial and ethnic minority populations and persons with disabilities through culturally specific responses; and ``(iii) expand family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence prevention and intervention strategies among local domestic violence programs and other community-based programs. ``(6) Reports.-- ``(A) In general.--Each entity receiving a grant or cooperative agreement under this subsection shall submit a report to the Secretary at such time as the Secretary requires. Such report shall contain an evaluation that describes the activities that have been carried out with the grant or cooperative agreement funds and the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional information as the Secretary may require. ``(B) Publication.--The Secretary shall make the evaluation reports received under this paragraph publicly available on the Department of Health and Human Services website, and submit such reports to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. ``(e) Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Monitoring.--The Secretary may use a portion of the funds appropriated to carry out this section to provide for the evaluation, monitoring, administration, and technical assistance of programs authorized under subsection (b). ``(f) Rules of Construction.-- ``(1) State domestic violence coalition.--Notwithstanding section 302, for purposes of this Act, the term `State', used with respect to a Domestic Violence Coalition, means a State Domestic Violence Coalition operating in a State that is one of the several States or the District of Columbia. ``(2) Territorial domestic violence coalition.--For purposes of this Act, the term `territorial' used with respect to a Domestic Violence Coalition, means a State Domestic Violence Coalition operating in a State that is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.''. TITLE II--TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION SEC. 201. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. Section 1708(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u- 7(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``adolescents and projects'' and inserting ``adolescents, projects''; and (B) by striking ``among adolescents'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``among adolescents (particularly projects to reduce the incidence of teen dating violence), and projects to increase abuse awareness, education, and prevention.''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$5,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994 through 1997'' and inserting ``$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. Calendar No. 108 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1275 _______________________________________________________________________

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

D

PA

H.R.525

Health

COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021 This bill temporarily increases the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for certain approved home- and community-based services that are provided between October 1, 2020, and September 30, 2022. As a condition for receiving the increased rate, a state must agree to undertake activities to improve the delivery of such services during and after the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), such as by providing additional benefits to home health workers and by helping individuals who were relocated to nursing facilities during the emergency move back to their homes.

To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY PERIOD. (a) Increased FMAP.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)), in the case of an HCBS program State, the Federal medical assistance percentage determined for the State under section 1905(b) of such Act and, if applicable, increased under subsection (y), (z), or (aa) of section 1905 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d), section 1915(k) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)), or section 6008(a) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127), shall be increased by 10 percentage points with respect to expenditures of the State under the State Medicaid program for home and community-based services that are provided during the HCBS program improvement period. In no case may the application of the previous sentence result in the Federal medical assistance percentage determined for a State being more than 95 percent. (2) Definitions.--In this section: (A) HCBS program improvement period.--The term ``HCBS program improvement period'' means, with respect to a State, the period-- (i) beginning on October 1, 2020; and (ii) ending on September 30, 2022. (B) HCBS program state.--The term ``HCBS program State'' means a State that meets the condition described in subsection (b) by submitting an application described in such subsection, which is approved by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (c). (C) Home and community-based services.--The term ``home and community-based services'' means home health care services authorized under paragraph (7) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)), personal care services authorized under paragraph (24) of such section, behavioral health services authorized under paragraph (13) of such section, PACE services authorized under paragraph (26) of such section, services authorized under subsections (b), (c), (i), (j), and (k) of section 1915 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n), such services authorized under a waiver under section 1115 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1315), and such other services specified by the Secretary. (b) Condition.--The condition described in this subsection, with respect to a State, is that the State submits an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as specified by the Secretary, that includes, in addition to such other information as the Secretary shall require-- (1) a description of which activities described in subsection (d) that a State plans to implement and a description of how it plans to implement such activities; (2) assurances that the Federal funds attributable to the increase under subsection (a) will be used-- (A) to implement the activities described in subsection (d); and (B) to supplement, and not supplant, the level of State funds expended for home and community-based services for eligible individuals through programs in effect as of the date of the enactment of this section; and (3) assurances that the State will conduct adequate oversight and ensure the validity of such data as may be required by the Secretary. (c) Approval of Application.--Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of an application of a State under subsection (b), the Secretary shall certify if the application is complete. Upon certification that an application of a State is complete, the application shall be deemed to be approved for purposes of this section. (d) Activities To Improve the Delivery of HCBS.-- (1) In general.--A State shall work with community partners, such as Area Agencies on Aging, Centers for Independent Living, nonprofit home and community-based services providers, and other entities providing home and community- based services, to implement-- (A) the purposes described in paragraph (2) during the COVID-19 public health emergency period; and (B) the purposes described in paragraph (3) after the end of such emergency period. (2) Focused areas of hcbs improvement.--The purposes described in this paragraph, with respect to a State, are the following: (A) To increase rates for home health agencies and agencies that employ direct support professionals (including independent providers in a self-directed or consumer-directed model) to provide home and community- based services under the State Medicaid program, provided that any agency or individual that receives payment under such an increased rate increases the compensation it pays its home health workers or direct support professionals. (B) To provide paid sick leave, paid family leave, and paid medical leave for home health workers and direct support professionals. (C) To provide hazard pay, overtime pay, and shift differential pay for home health workers and direct support professionals. (D) To provide home and community-based services to eligible individuals who are on waiting lists for programs approved under sections 1115 or 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315, 1396n). (E) To expand home and community-based services to facilitate reducing the census of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric facilities, and other institutional or congregate settings so that safety measures can be effectively implemented within these settings. (F) To purchase emergency supplies and equipment, which may include items not typically covered under the Medicaid program, such as personal protective equipment, necessary to enhance access to services and to protect the health and well-being of home health workers and direct support professionals. (G) To pay for the travel of home health workers and direct support professionals to conduct home and community-based services. (H) To recruit new home health workers and direct support professionals. (I) To support family care providers of eligible individuals with needed supplies and equipment, which may include items not typically covered under the Medicaid program, such as personal protective equipment, and pay. (J) To pay for training for home health workers and direct support professionals that is specific to the COVID-19 public health emergency. (K) To pay for assistive technologies, staffing, and other costs incurred during the COVID-19 public health emergency period in order to facilitate community integration and ensure an individual's person-centered service plan continues to be fully implemented. (L) To prepare information and public health and educational materials in accessible formats (including formats accessible to people with low literacy or intellectual disabilities) about prevention, treatment, recovery, and other aspects of COVID-19 for eligible individuals, their families, and the general community served by agencies described in subparagraph (A). (M) To pay for interpreters to assist in providing home and community-based services to eligible individuals and to inform the general public about COVID-19. (N) To allow day services providers to provide home and community-based services. (O) To pay for other expenses deemed appropriate by the Secretary to enhance, expand, or strengthen Home and Community-Based Services, including retainer payments, and expenses which meet the criteria of the home and community-based settings rule published on January 16, 2014. (3) Permissible uses after the emergency period.--The purpose described in this paragraph, with respect to a State, is to assist eligible individuals who had to relocate to a nursing facility or institutional setting from their homes during the COVID-19 public health emergency period in-- (A) moving back to their homes (including by paying for moving costs, first month's rent, and other one- time expenses and start-up costs); (B) resuming home and community-based services; (C) receiving mental health services and necessary rehabilitative service to regain skills lost while relocated during the public health emergency period; and (D) while funds attributable to the increased FMAP under this section remain available, continuing home and community-based services for eligible individuals who were served from a waiting list for such services during the public health emergency period. (e) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) State reporting requirements.--Not later than December 31, 2023, any State with respect to which an application is approved by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (c) shall submit a report to the Secretary that contains the following information: (A) Activities and programs that were funded using Federal funds attributable to such increase. (B) The number of eligible individuals who were served by such activities and programs. (C) The number of eligible individuals who were able to resume home and community-based services as a result of such activities and programs. (2) HHS evaluation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall evaluate the implementation and outcomes of this section in the aggregate using an external evaluator with experience evaluating home and community-based services, disability programs, and older adult programs. (B) Evaluation criteria.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the external evaluator shall-- (i) document and evaluate changes in access, availability, and quality of home and community-based services in each HCBS program State; (ii) document and evaluate aggregate changes in access, availability, and quality of home and community-based services across all such States; and (iii) evaluate the implementation and outcomes of this section based on-- (I) the impact of this section on increasing funding for home and community-based services; (II) the impact of this section on achieving targeted access, availability, and quality of home and community-based services; and (III) promising practices identified by activities conducted pursuant to subsection (d) that increase access to, availability of, and quality of home and community-based services. (C) Dissemination of evaluation findings.--The Secretary shall-- (i) disseminate the findings from the evaluations conducted under this paragraph to-- (I) all State Medicaid directors; and (II) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and (ii) make all evaluation findings publicly available in an accessible electronic format and any other accessible format determined appropriate by the Secretary. (D) Oversight.--Each State with respect to which an application is approved by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (c) shall ensure adequate oversight of the expenditure of Federal funds pursuant to such increase in accordance with the Medicaid regulations, including section 1115 and 1915 waiver regulations and special terms and conditions for any relevant waiver or grant program. (3) Non-application of the paperwork reduction act.-- Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995''), shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection. (f) Additional Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the portion of the emergency period described in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b- 5(g)) beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Eligible individual.--The term ``eligible individual'' means an individual who is eligible for or enrolled for medical assistance under a State Medicaid program. (3) Medicaid program.--The term ``Medicaid program'' means, with respect to a State, the State program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) (including any waiver or demonstration under such title or under section 1115 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) relating to such title). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). <all>

COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021

To provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.

COVID HCBS Relief Act of 2021

Rep. Dingell, Debbie

D

MI

H.R.3412

Finance and Financial Sector

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act This bill exempts certain financial companies not primarily regulated by either a federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency from requirements to conduct stress tests. These stress tests evaluate the ability of companies to absorb losses as a result of adverse economic conditions. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may require exempted financial companies under their regulatory authority to conduct stress tests.

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements under such Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act''. SEC. 2. STRESS TEST RELIEF FOR NONBANKS. Section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``are regulated by a primary Federal financial regulatory agency'' and inserting: ``whose primary financial regulatory agency is a Federal banking agency or the Federal Housing Finance Agency''; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Each Federal primary financial regulatory agency'' and inserting ``Each Federal banking agency and the Federal Housing Finance Agency''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) SEC and cftc.--The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission may each issue regulations requiring financial companies with respect to which they are the primary financial regulatory agency to conduct periodic analyses of the financial condition, including available liquidity, of such companies under adverse economic conditions.''. <all>

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to provide relief to nonbanks from certain stress test requirements under such Act.

Alleviating Stress Test Burdens To Help Investors Act

Rep. Loudermilk, Barry

R

GA

H.R.501

Environmental Protection

Climate Smart Ports Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology to reduce pollution at ports. Specifically, the grants must be used for equipment or technology that produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases or captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Climate Smart Ports Act''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE SMART PORTS GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology. (b) Use of Grants.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity may use a grant awarded under this section to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology. (2) Prohibited use.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity may not use a grant awarded under this section to purchase or install fully automated cargo handling equipment or terminal infrastructure that is designed for fully automated cargo handling equipment. (B) Human-operated zero emissions port equipment and technology.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) prohibits an eligible entity from using a grant awarded under this section to purchase human-operated zero emissions port equipment and technology or infrastructure that supports such human-operated zero emissions port equipment and technology. (3) Cost share.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an eligible entity may not use a grant awarded under this section to cover more than 70 percent of the cost of purchasing, and as applicable installing, zero emissions port equipment and technology. (B) Certain grants.--With respect to a grant in an amount equal to or greater than $3,000,000, an eligible entity may use such grant to cover not more than 85 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing zero emissions port equipment and technology if such eligible entity certifies to the Administrator that-- (i) such grant will be used, at least in part, to employ laborers or mechanics to install zero emissions port equipment and technology; and (ii) such eligible entity is a party to a project labor agreement or requires that each subgrantee of such eligible entity, and any subgrantee thereof at any tier, that performs such installation participate in a project labor agreement. (4) Project labor.--An eligible entity that uses a grant awarded under this section to install zero emissions port equipment and technology shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that any subgrantee of such eligible entity, and any subgrantee thereof, that carries out such installation employs at least 40 percent of the laborers or mechanics for such installation individuals who-- (A) are domiciled-- (i) if the applicable installation area is a major urban area, not further than 15 miles from such installation area; and (ii) if the applicable installation area is not a major urban area, not further than 50 miles from such installation area; (B) are displaced and unemployed energy workers; (C) are members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, separated from active duty, or retired from active duty; (D) have been incarcerated or served time in a juvenile or adult detention or correctional facility, or been placed on probation, community supervision, or in a diversion scheme; (E) have a disability; (F) are homeless; (G) are receiving public assistance; (H) lack a general education diploma or high school diploma; (I) are emancipated from the foster care system; or (J) are registered apprentices with fewer than 15 percent of the required graduating apprentice hours in a program. (c) Wages.-- (1) In general.--All laborers and mechanics employed by a subgrantee of an eligible entity, and any subgrantee thereof at any tier, to perform construction, alteration, installation, or repair work that is assisted, in whole or in part, by a grant awarded under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction, alteration, installation, or repair work in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Labor standards.--With respect to the labor standards in this subsection, the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code. (d) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to be awarded a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require. (2) Priority.--The Administrator shall prioritize awarding grants under this section to eligible entities based on the following: (A) The degree to which the proposed use of the grant will-- (i) reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (ii) reduce emissions of any criteria pollutant and precursor thereof; (iii) reduce hazardous air pollutant emissions; and (iv) reduce public health disparities in communities that receive a disproportionate quantity of air pollution from a port. (B) The amount of matching, non-Federal funds expected to be used by an applicant to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology. (C) Whether the applicant will use such grant to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology that is produced in the United States. (D) As applicable, whether the applicant will meet the utilization requirements for registered apprentices established by the Secretary of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. (E) As applicable, whether the applicant will recruit and retain skilled workers through a State- approved joint labor management apprenticeship program. (e) Outreach.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after funds are made available to carry out this section, the Administrator shall develop and carry out an educational outreach program to promote and explain the grant program established under subsection (a) to prospective grant recipients. (2) Program components.--In carrying out the outreach program developed under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall-- (A) inform prospective grant recipients how to apply for a grant awarded under this section; (B) describe to prospective grant recipients the benefits of available zero emissions port equipment and technology; (C) explain to prospective grant recipients the benefits of participating in the grant program established under this section; and (D) facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned between grant recipients and prospective grant recipients with respect to how to apply for and use grants awarded under this section. (f) Reports.-- (1) Report to administrator.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which an eligible entity uses a grant awarded under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator a report containing such information as the Administrator shall require. (2) Annual report to congress.--Not later than January 31, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and make available on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency a report that includes, with respect to each grant awarded under this section during the preceding calendar year-- (A) the name and location of the eligible entity that was awarded such grant; (B) the amount of such grant that the eligible entity was awarded; (C) the name and location of the port where the zero emissions port equipment and technology that was purchased, and as applicable installed, with such grant is used; (D) an estimate of the impact of such zero emissions port equipment and technology on reducing-- (i) greenhouse gas emissions; (ii) emissions of criteria pollutants and precursors thereof; (iii) hazardous air pollutant emissions; and (iv) public health disparities; and (E) any other information the Administrator determines necessary to understand the impact of grants awarded under this section. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031. (2) Nonattainment areas.--To the extent practicable, at least 25 percent of amounts made available to carry out this section in each fiscal year shall be used to award grants to eligible entities to provide zero emissions port equipment and technology to ports that are in nonattainment areas. (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active duty.-- The term ``active duty'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (3) Alternative emissions control technology.--The term ``alternative emissions control technology'' means a technology, technique, or measure that-- (A) captures the emissions of nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, reactive organic compounds, and greenhouse gases from the auxiliary engine and auxiliary boiler of an ocean-going vessel at berth; (B) is verified or approved by a State or Federal air quality regulatory agency; (C) the use of which achieves at least the equivalent reduction of emissions as the use of shore power for an ocean-going vessel at berth; (D) the use of which results in reducing emissions of the auxiliary engine of an ocean-going vessel at berth to a rate of less than-- (i) 2.8 g/kW-hr for nitrogen oxide; (ii) 0.03 g/kW-hr for particulate matter 2.5; and (iii) 0.1 g/kW-hr for reactive organic compounds; and (E) reduces the emissions of the auxiliary engine and boiler of an ocean-going vessel at berth by at least 80 percent of the default emissions rate, which is 13.8 g. (4) Criteria pollutant.--The term ``criteria pollutant'' means each of the following: (A) Ground-level ozone. (B) Particulate matter. (C) Carbon monoxide. (D) Lead. (E) Sulfur dioxide. (F) Nitrogen dioxide. (5) Distributed energy resource.-- (A) In general.--The term ``distributed energy resource'' means an energy resource that-- (i) is located on or near a customer site; (ii) is operated on the customer side of the electric meter; and (iii) is interconnected with the electric grid. (B) Inclusions.--The term ``distributed energy resource'' includes-- (i) clean electric generation; (ii) customer electric efficiency measures; (iii) electric demand flexibility; and (iv) energy storage. (6) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a port authority; (B) a State, regional, local, or Tribal agency that has jurisdiction over a port authority or a port; (C) an air pollution control district or air quality management district; or (D) a private or nonprofit entity, applying for a grant awarded under this section in collaboration with another entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (C), that owns or uses cargo or transportation equipment at a port. (7) Energy storage system.--The term ``energy storage system'' means a system, equipment, facility, or technology that-- (A) is capable of absorbing energy, storing energy for a period of time, and dispatching the stored energy; and (B) uses a mechanical, electrical, chemical, electrochemical, or thermal process to store energy that-- (i) was generated at an earlier time for use at a later time; or (ii) was generated from a mechanical process, and would otherwise be wasted, for delivery at a later time. (8) Fully automated cargo handling equipment.--The term ``fully automated cargo handling equipment'' means cargo handling equipment that-- (A) is remotely operated or remotely monitored; and (B) with respect to the use of such equipment, does not require the exercise of human intervention or control. (9) Major urban area.--The term ``major urban area'' means a metropolitan statistical area within the United States with an estimated population that is greater than or equal to 1,500,000. (10) Nonattainment area.--The term ``nonattainment area'' has the meaning given such term in section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501). (11) Port.--The term ``port'' includes a maritime port and an inland port. (12) Port authority.--The term ``port authority'' means a governmental or quasi-governmental authority formed by a legislative body to operate a port. (13) Project labor agreement.--The term ``project labor agreement'' means a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organization that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is described in section 8(f) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(f)). (14) Registered apprentice.--The term ``registered apprentice'' means a person who is participating in a registered apprenticeship program. (15) Registered apprenticeship program.--The term ``registered apprenticeship program'' means a program registered pursuant to the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (16) Shore power.--The term ``shore power'' means the provision of shoreside electrical power to a ship at berth that has shut down main and auxiliary engines. (17) State apprenticeship agency.--The term ``State Apprenticeship Agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 29.2 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2020). (18) Zero emissions port equipment and technology.-- (A) In general.--The term ``zero emissions port equipment and technology'' means equipment and technology, including the equipment and technology described in subparagraph (B), that-- (i) is used at a port; and (ii)(I) produces zero exhaust emissions of-- (aa) any criteria pollutant and precursor thereof; and (bb) any greenhouse gas, other than water vapor; or (II) captures 100 percent of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth. (B) Equipment and technology described.--The equipment and technology described in this subparagraph are the following: (i) Any equipment that handles cargo. (ii) A drayage truck that transports cargo. (iii) A train that transports cargo. (iv) Port harbor craft. (v) A distributed energy resource. (vi) An energy storage system. (vii) Electrical charging infrastructure. (viii) Shore power or an alternative emissions control technology. (ix) An electric transport refrigeration unit. SEC. 3. ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PORT AUTHORITIES. Section 797 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16137) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Port Authorities.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to award grants, rebates, or loans, under section 792, to eligible entities to carry out projects that reduce emissions at ports.''. <all>

Climate Smart Ports Act

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology, and for other purposes.

Climate Smart Ports Act

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz

D

CA

H.R.8251

Science, Technology, Communications

Creating Helpful Initiatives to Produce Personnel In Needed Growth INdustries Act of 2022 or the CHIPPING IN Act of 2022 This bill requires the National Science Foundation to award funds to institutions of higher education and nonprofits to support workforce and educational development in microelectronics.

To authorize the National Science Foundation to make awards to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research, development, and related activities to advance innovative approaches to developing, improving, and expanding evidence-based microelectronics education and workforce development activities and learning experiences at all levels of education, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Creating Helpful Initiatives to Produce Personnel In Needed Growth INdustries Act of 2022'' or the ``CHIPPING IN Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) While microelectronics are a primary driver of economic growth and scientific advancement, the United States has lost much of its capacity to design and manufacture, test, and package microelectronics and microelectronics systems domestically. (2) Current educational and vocational training opportunities are insufficient to meet the domestic microelectronics industry workforce needs. The deficit between open jobs and qualified workers is projected to grow as design and manufacturing activities increase. (3) Growth in microelectronics design and manufacturing capabilities may be limited by a lack of qualified workers. (4) The United States education pathways for microelectronics faces significant challenges, from a lack of gender and racial diversity to an inability of universities and community colleges to attract and retain faculty and other instructors qualified to teach microelectronics. (5) Students often fail to get the hands-on training they need to succeed in microelectronics careers, especially at the community or technical college level. (6) Skilled technical jobs in the manufacturing industry and in the microelectronics design industry are well-suited for apprenticeship and other paid training models, however prospective participants must have adequate STEM training. (7) The microelectronics industry suffers from a lack of awareness and visibility as pre-college students, students pursuing STEM degrees, technical workers, and doctorate-level researchers seek employment in other industries. (8) Lack of access to co-located design and fabrication facilities, including attendant software licensing issues is a deterrent for United States competitiveness and workforce development. (9) In order to help drive forward advances in microelectronics and increase domestic microelectronics design and manufacturing capability, the Federal Government must provide sufficient resources and use its convening power to facilitate the growth of microelectronics talent in academia, the Federal Government, and the microelectronics industry. SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION MICROELECTRONICS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the National Science Foundation. (2) Foundation.--The term ``Foundation'' means the National Science Foundation. (3) Historically black college or university.--The term ``historically Black college or university'' has the meaning given the term ``part B institution'' in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061). (4) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (5) K-12 education.--The term ``K-12 education'' means elementary school and secondary education, as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (6) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given the term in paragraph (5) of section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152), except that such term shall also include-- (A) any organization composed of labor organizations, such as a labor union federation or a State or municipal labor body; and (B) any organization which would be included in the definition of such term under such paragraph (5) but for the fact the organization represents-- (i) individuals employed by the United States, any wholly owned Government corporation, any Federal Reserve Bank, or any State or political subdivision thereof; (ii) individuals employed by persons subject to the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.); or (iii) individuals employed as agricultural laborers. (7) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means-- (A) a Hispanic-serving institution (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)); (B) an Alaska Native-serving institution and Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as such terms are defined in section 317 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d)); and (C) Predominantly Black institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions, and Native American-serving Nontribal Institutions (as such terms are defined in section 371 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c))). (8) Tribal college or university.--The term ``Tribal College or University'' has the meaning given the term ``Tribal College or University'' in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c). (9) STEM.--The term ``STEM'' means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science. (10) Microelectronics.--The term ``microelectronics'' means semiconductors and related materials, processing chemistries, design, fabrication, manufacturing, lithography, packaging, sensors, devices, integrated circuits, processors, computing architectures, modeling and simulation, software tools, and related technologies. (b) National Science Foundation Microelectronics Education Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Director shall make awards to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, or consortia thereof, for research, development, and related activities to advance innovative approaches to developing, improving, and expanding evidence-based education and workforce development activities and learning experiences at all levels of education in fields and disciplines related to microelectronics. (2) Purposes.--Activities carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of supporting the growth, retention, and development of a diverse, flexible, and sustainable microelectronics workforce that meets the evolving needs of industry, academia, and Federal laboratories. (3) Uses of funds.--Awards made under this subsection shall be used for the following: (A) To develop curricula and teaching modules for topics relevant to microelectronics, including those modules that provide meaningful hands-on learning experiences, including at the K-12 education level. (B) To disseminate materials developed pursuant to subparagraph (A), including through the creation and maintenance of a publicly accessible database. (C) To implement training, research, and professional development programs for teachers, including innovative pre-service and in-service programs, in microelectronics and related fields. (D) To support learning activities that provide physical, simulated, or remote access to training facilities and industry-standard processes and tools, including equipment and software for the design, development, and manufacture of microelectronics. (E) To increase the integration of microelectronics content into STEM curricula at all education levels. (F) To provide informal hands-on learning opportunities for K-12 students in microelectronics, including competitions. (G) To carry out such other activities as the Director determines appropriate. (4) Advanced microelectronics traineeships.-- (A) In general.--The Director shall make awards to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions and organizations) to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue microelectronics research leading to a masters or doctorate degree by providing funding and other assistance, and by providing graduate students with opportunities for research experiences in government or industry related to such students' microelectronics studies. (B) Use of funds.--An institution of higher education or non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions and organizations) shall use award funds provided under subparagraph (A) for the following purposes: (i) Paying tuition and fees, and providing stipends, for students receiving traineeships who are citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (ii) Facilitating opportunities for scientific internship programs for students receiving traineeships in microelectronics at private industry, non-profit research institutions, or Federal laboratories. (iii) Such other costs associated with the administration of the program. (5) Microelectronics research experiences through existing programs.--The Director shall seek to increase opportunities for microelectronics research for students and trainees at all levels by encouraging proposals in microelectronics through existing programs, including the following: (A) Research experiences for undergraduates pursuant to section 514 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p-6). (B) Postdoctoral fellowship programs established pursuant to section 522 of the America COMPETES Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p-11). (C) Graduate fellowships established pursuant to section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1869). (D) Informal STEM education programs established pursuant to section 3 of the STEM Education Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 1862q). (E) The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program established pursuant to section 10 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 1862n-1). (F) Major research instrumentation programs established pursuant to section 7036 of the America COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 1862o-14). (G) Scientific and technical education programs established pursuant to section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i). (6) Industry partnerships.--In carrying out the activities under this subsection, the Director shall encourage awardees to partner with industry and other private sector organizations to facilitate the expansion of workforce pipelines and enable access to industry-standard equipment and software for use in undergraduate and graduate microelectronics education programs. (7) Interagency coordination.--The Director shall collaborate with the Subcommittee on Microelectronics Leadership of the National Science and Technology Council, established pursuant to section 9906(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 15 U.S.C. 4656), to maintain the effectiveness of microelectronics workforce development activities across the agencies. (c) National Network for Microelectronics Education.-- (1) In general.--The Director shall, on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis, make awards to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations (or consortia of such institutions and organizations) to establish partnerships to enhance and broaden participation in microelectronics education. (2) Activities.--Awards made under this subsection shall be used for the following: (A) To conduct training and education activities, including curricula design, development, dissemination, and assessment, and share information and best practices across the network of awardees. (B) To develop regional partnerships among associate-degree-granting colleges, bachelor-degree- granting institutions, workforce development programs, labor organizations, and industry to create a diverse national technical workforce trained in microelectronics and ensure education and training is meeting the evolving needs of industry. (C) To facilitate partnerships with employers, employer consortia or other private sector organizations that offer apprenticeships, internships, or applied learning experiences in the field of microelectronics. (D) To develop shared infrastructure available to institutions of higher education, two-year colleges, and private organizations to enable experiential learning activities and provide physical or digital access to training facilities and industry-standard tools and processes. (E) To create and disseminate public outreach to support awareness of microelectronics education and career opportunities, including through outreach to K- 12 schools and STEM-related organizations. (F) To collaborate and coordinate with industry and existing public and private organizations conducting microelectronics education and workforce development activities, as practicable. (3) National network for microelectronics education.--The Director shall make an award to an organization to establish a national network of partnerships (referred to in this section as the ``National Network for Microelectronics Education'') to coordinate activities, best practice sharing, and access to facilities across the partnerships established in accordance with paragraph (1). (4) Incentivizing participation.--To the extent practicable, the Director shall encourage participation in the National Network for Microelectronics Education under paragraph (3) through the coordination of activities and distribution of awards described in subsection (b). (5) Partnerships.--The Director shall encourage the submission of proposals that are led by historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and minority-serving institutions or that include partnerships with or among such institutions to increase the recruitment of students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM to pursue graduate studies in microelectronics. (6) Outreach.--In addition to any other requirements as determined appropriate by the Director, the Director shall require that proposals for awards under this subsection shall include a description of how the applicant will develop and implement outreach activities to increase the participation of women and other students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM. (7) Coordination across foundation programs.--In carrying out the activities under this subsection, the Director shall ensure awardees coordinate with, and avoid unnecessary duplication of, activities carried out pursuant to the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (Public Law 108-153), the National Quantum Initiative Act (Public Law 115- 368), the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (enacted as division E of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283)), and other related programs, as appropriate. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 to the Foundation for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section. <all>

CHIPPING IN Act of 2022

To authorize the National Science Foundation to make awards to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations for research, development, and related activities to advance innovative approaches to developing, improving, and expanding evidence-based microelectronics education and workforce development activities and learning experiences at all levels of education, and for other purposes.

CHIPPING IN Act of 2022 Creating Helpful Initiatives to Produce Personnel In Needed Growth INdustries Act of 2022

Rep. Stevens, Haley M.

D

MI

H.R.5155

Taxation

Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021 This bill exempts taxpayers from penalties for failure to pay estimated income tax in taxable years beginning in 2020 if such taxpayers (1) paid at least 70% of the tax due for the current year, and (2) paid 70% (90% if adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000) of tax shown on returns for the prior year.

To provide for a temporary safe harbor for certain failures by individuals to pay estimated income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY SAFE HARBOR FOR FAILURE BY INDIVIDUALS TO PAY ESTIMATED INCOME TAX. In the case of any taxable year beginning in 2020-- (1) In general.--Section 6654(d)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be applied-- (A) by substituting ``70 percent'' for ``90 percent'' each place such term appears in clause (i) of such section, and (B) by substituting ``70 percent'' for ``100 percent'' in clause (ii) of such section. (2) Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $150,000.--Section 6654(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code shall be applied by substituting ``90 percent'' for ``110 percent'' (and without regard to the substitution made by paragraph (1)(B) of this section). (3) Farmers and fishermen.--Section 6654(i) of such Code shall be applied without regard to the substitutions made by this section. <all>

Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021

To provide for a temporary safe harbor for certain failures by individuals to pay estimated income tax.

Taxpayer Penalty Protection Act of 2021

Rep. Chu, Judy

D

CA

S.1506

Science, Technology, Communications

Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act or the GREEN Communications Act This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements for federal agencies concerning the efficiency and resiliency of communications infrastructure. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must competitively award grants and revolving loans to public or private providers, operators, or owners of communications networks or communications infrastructure for efficiency and resiliency projects. The NTIA must also (1) develop best practices concerning energy-efficient and carbon-neutral communications infrastructure, and (2) annually report on the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions of communications infrastructure and certain network outages. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must establish a framework to promote resilient communications networks and communications infrastructure. The FCC must consult with specified federal entities on the framework. The FCC must also The bill also requires the Department of Energy to report on the projected growth of electrical consumption of, and recommendations for energy efficiency standards for, data centers in the United States.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to carry out a grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act'' or the ``GREEN Communications Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Communications infrastructure.--The term ``communications infrastructure'' means any equipment, tower, support structure, facility, product, or technology that is essential to the operation of a communications network. (4) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means-- (A) a broadband network; (B) a cellular network; (C) a telephone network; (D) a cable system; (E) a network that is primarily used for public safety or first responder communications; or (F) a network that provides any other communications or telecommunications service. (5) Communications network outage.--The term ``communications network outage'' means an outage with respect to a communications network that results in the disruption of services provided by the communications network. (6) Covered efficiency project.--The term ``covered efficiency project'' means, with respect to action taken by an eligible entity-- (A) the purchase or upgrading of equipment or technology, including an electrical or thermal monitoring system, that is demonstrated to increase the energy efficiency of communications infrastructure; (B) the installation or upgrading of permanent solar panels, wind turbines, combined heat and power technology, or other renewable energy generators that are used in communications infrastructure, or at a data center, provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity; (C) entering into a partnership with an energy utility company to purchase land for renewable energy infrastructure, or to construct renewable energy infrastructure, that will be used to power a data center, an internet exchange point, or communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity; (D) the reduction of water consumption for cooling a data center, or operating other communications infrastructure, provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity, in an area that is likely to experience drought; (E) the study of ways to make a communications network provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity, or communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity, more energy and resource efficient; (F) the study, including through pilot projects, of green technologies to make a communications network provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity more energy and resource efficient; or (G) any other type of project carried out by the eligible entity that the Assistant Secretary determines will promote the adoption of energy efficient, renewable energy, and carbon-neutral technologies and practices with respect to communications networks, or communications infrastructure, provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity. (7) Covered resiliency project.--The term ``covered resiliency project'' means, with respect to action taken by an eligible entity-- (A) the construction of communications infrastructure to be provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity in a location that is not vulnerable to projected severe effects with respect to extreme weather, natural disasters, or climate change- related events, including sea-level rise, flooding, and increased risk of wildfire; (B) the relocation of communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity to a location that is less vulnerable to projected severe effects with respect to extreme weather, natural disasters, or climate change-related events, including sea-level rise, flooding, and increased risk of wildfire; (C) the reinforcement, hardening, or replacement of communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity in a location that is increasingly vulnerable to projected severe effects with respect to extreme weather, natural disasters, or climate change-related events, including sea-level rise, flooding, and increased risk of wildfire; (D) the construction of a fortification, such as a sea wall or embankment, or the development of green infrastructure solutions, such as wetlands or drainage ponds, to protect communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity from projected severe effects with respect to extreme weather, natural disasters, or climate change-related events, including sea-level rise, flooding, and increased risk of wildfire; (E) the undertaking of research with respect to communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity to identify vulnerabilities of that infrastructure to climate change based on the best available data, analysis, and projections regarding that change, including sea-level rise projections, 100-year floodplain maps, and heat and temperature projections; (F) the undertaking of research (using the best available data, analysis and projections regarding tectonic science and structural engineering) with respect to communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity to identify vulnerabilities, or the susceptibility, of that communications infrastructure to damage caused by natural disasters; (G) the purchase of renewable energy or low- emission backup generators, fuel cells, or batteries to maximize the likelihood that communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity can continue operating in the event of an electrical system outage, without regard to whether the eligible entity is required to provide such backup power with respect to that communications infrastructure; (H) the purchase of cooling equipment or insulation, or the development of green infrastructure, to protect communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity from extreme heat events; (I) the piloting of technologies to make a communications network provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity more resilient through energy efficient and low carbon emission measures; (J) in order to facilitate faster detection of, or response to, a communications network outage with respect to a communications network provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity-- (i) the training of employees of the eligible entity relating to such a detection or response; (ii) the conducting of communications network outage tests or simulations; (iii) the participation in communications network outage tests or simulations, including those administered by local, State, or Federal governmental entities; or (iv) the purchase of equipment or technology relating to such a detection or response, including communications infrastructure (including deployable communications infrastructure) that can expedite the restoration of communications or telecommunications services after such a communications network outage; (K) the undertaking of research to develop technologies that can expedite the restoration of communications or telecommunications services after an outage with respect to communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity; (L) the construction, purchase, relocation, reinforcement, or replacement of communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity in order to minimize the risk of a communications network outage caused by an affirmative power shut-off by a utility; or (M) any other type of project carried out by the eligible entity that the Assistant Secretary determines will increase the resiliency of a communications network or communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity with respect to-- (i) severe weather; (ii) natural disasters; and (iii) climate change-related events, including extreme weather events, droughts, coastal and inland flooding, sea level rise, increased storm surge, wildfires, mudslides, and extreme temperatures. (8) Data center.--The term ``data center'' means a centralized location at which computing and networking equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing, or allowing access to large amounts of electronic data. (9) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means any private or public entity, including a State, local, or Tribal government, that provides, operates, or owns a communications network or communications infrastructure. (10) Natural disaster.--The term ``natural disaster'' includes a natural event that is not related to climate change, including an earthquake, a tornado, a hurricane, a volcanic eruption, a solar flare, a geomagnetic disturbance, and an electromagnetic pulse. (11) NTIA.--The term ``NTIA'' means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. SEC. 3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK RESILIENCY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. (a) In General.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish a program in the NTIA (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') through which the Assistant Secretary, subject to the other provisions of this section, shall competitively award grants and revolving loans to eligible entities to carry out covered efficiency projects and covered resiliency projects. (2) Preliminary rulemaking.--Before accepting applications for a grant or a revolving loan under the Program, the Assistant Secretary shall, under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, and after consultation with eligible entities and the Secretary of Homeland Security, conduct a rulemaking to develop a process for-- (A) identifying proprietary and confidential information contained in such an application; and (B) handling and protecting information described in subparagraph (A). (b) Application Process.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), an eligible entity seeking a grant or a revolving loan under the Program shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may require. (2) Minimum requirements.--An application submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, and to the extent applicable-- (A) with respect to a covered efficiency project-- (i) an overview of the energy sourcing of the communications infrastructure or other equipment that is the subject of the project; and (ii) a description of how the grant or revolving loan sought by the eligible entity will improve the energy or resource efficiency of the communications infrastructure or other equipment that is the subject of the project; and (B) with respect to a covered resiliency project-- (i) a description of the current, as of the date on which the application is submitted, resiliency efforts of the eligible entity with respect to the communications infrastructure or communications network that is the subject of the project; (ii) a description of the specific vulnerability of, or threat of disruption to, the communications infrastructure or communications network that is the subject of the project; (iii) a description of how the grant or revolving loan sought by the eligible entity will improve the resiliency of the communications infrastructure or communications network that is the subject of the project; (iv) a statement that the project meets all applicable local, State, Tribal, and Federal zoning and environmental requirements; and (v) a description of how the project will integrate with local or regional strategic planning efforts, if applicable. (c) Funding Prioritization.--In selecting projects for which funding will be provided under the Program, the Assistant Secretary shall give priority to-- (1) covered efficiency projects that-- (A) will be carried out in, or primarily benefit, areas in which-- (i) the median household income is below 150 percent of the Federal poverty level; or (ii) a majority of the residents are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; (B) have the greatest demonstrated impact on energy efficiency; or (C) demonstrate the greatest overall projected reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) covered resiliency projects that-- (A) will be carried out in, or primarily benefit, areas-- (i) in which the median household income is below 150 percent of the Federal poverty level; (ii) in which a majority of the residents are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; (iii) in which rural features or sparse populations limit other investments with respect to the resiliency of communications networks; or (iv) that are highly vulnerable to events relating to severe weather, natural disasters, or climate change-related events, as determined by the Assistant Secretary after-- (I) consulting with the Administrators of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency, using the best data available to those officials; and (II) obtaining input from operators of communications networks regarding the types of events that are most or least impactful to those communications networks; or (B) utilize green infrastructure or renewable energy solutions, including by piloting new green solutions that will affirmatively increase the resiliency of communications infrastructure or communications networks provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity. (d) Conditions on Financial Assistance.-- (1) Covered efficiency project.--An eligible entity to which funding is made available under the Program with respect to a covered efficiency project shall, to the extent applicable-- (A) not later than 1 year after the date on which the eligible entity receives the funding, and annually thereafter until the completion of the covered efficiency project, submit to the Assistant Secretary a report that describes, for the year covered by the report, the electrical consumption, by source, of the communications infrastructure or other property that is the subject of the project, which shall identify the percentage of that consumption that comes from fossil fuels and from renewable energy sources; and (B) complete a clean energy review-- (i) the components of which shall be established by the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency-- (I) through rulemaking under section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and (II) after developing a process, in consultation with eligible entities, for-- (aa) identifying proprietary and confidential information contained in such a review; and (bb) handling and protecting information described in item (aa); and (ii) which shall include-- (I) the energy consumption patterns of the eligible entity; and (II) the steps taken by the eligible entity, or the steps that the eligible entity will take, to achieve a goal of net-zero carbon emissions with respect to the communications infrastructure, and communications networks, provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity. (2) Covered resiliency project.--An eligible entity to which funding is made available under the Program with respect to a covered resiliency project shall, to the extent applicable-- (A) beginning not later than 60 days after the date on which the eligible entity receives the funding, participate in the Disaster Information Reporting System operated by the Commission, including by subsequently reporting, during times of emergency, the operational status of communications infrastructure operated by the eligible entity; (B) not later than 1 year after the date on which the eligible entity receives the funding, and annually thereafter until the completion of the covered resiliency project, submit to the Commission a report that, to the extent applicable, contains, with respect to communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity-- (i) the number, duration, and frequency of communications network outages experienced as a result of an outage with respect to, or other failure of, that infrastructure within a certain time period, as determined by the Commission; (ii) the specific cause of each communications network outage described in clause (i); (iii) the number of consumers affected by each communications network outage described in clause (i); (iv) the extent to which first responders were affected by each communications network outage described in clause (i); (v) the total number of communications network outages annually experienced with respect to that infrastructure that are attributable to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change-related events and the number of consumers affected by those outages; (vi) the extent of any reduction of communications network performance caused by a communications network outage with respect to that infrastructure; (vii) the amount of time between the start of each communications network outage with respect to that infrastructure and detection of the outage; (viii) the amount of time between the detection of each communications network outage with respect to that infrastructure and the initiation of any response to mitigate the effects of the outage; (ix) the amount of time required to fully restore services after a communications network outage with respect to that infrastructure; and (x) any other information that the Commission determines is necessary to achieve the objectives described in section 4(a)(2); and (C) complete a communications resiliency review-- (i) the components of which shall be established by the Commission, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary-- (I) through rulemaking under section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and (II) after developing a process, in consultation with eligible entities, for-- (aa) identifying proprietary and confidential information contained in such a review; and (bb) handling and protecting information described in item (aa); and (ii) which shall include, to the extent applicable-- (I) the analysis of the eligible entity with respect to the vulnerabilities of communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity with respect to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change-related events; (II) a description of steps taken by the eligible entity, or steps that the eligible entity will take, to address the vulnerabilities described in subclause (I); and (III) the number of projected potential users of the communications network or communications infrastructure provided, operated, or owned by the eligible entity that may be affected by the vulnerabilities described in subclause (I). (e) Consultation With Relevant Agencies.--In establishing and carrying out the Program, the Assistant Secretary may consult and coordinate, as needed, with the Commission, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the head of any other Federal agency with relevant subject matter expertise. (f) Authorization of Appropriations; Minimum Expenditures.-- (1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Assistant Secretary $5,000,000,000 to carry out the Program, which shall remain available until expended. (2) Minimum expenditures; administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the Program, the Assistant Secretary shall-- (A) use not less than 25 percent to provide assistance to eligible entities to carry out covered efficiency projects; (B) use not less than 25 percent to provide assistance to eligible entities to carry out covered resiliency projects; and (C) set aside not more than 2 percent to cover costs relating to administration, research, training, and staff, including-- (i) the detailing of employees from other Federal agencies; and (ii) the appointment of experts in the fields of infrastructure resiliency, climate science, clean energy, and energy efficiency. SEC. 4. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK. (a) Communications Network Resiliency Framework.-- (1) Establishment.--The Commission, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall issue rules under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to establish a communications network resiliency framework to promote resiliency with respect to communications networks and communications infrastructure. (2) Objectives.--The objectives of the framework established under paragraph (1) shall be the following: (A) To minimize the number of communications network outages. (B) To minimize the length of communications network outages. (C) To minimize the number of consumers affected by communications network outages. (D) To mitigate the reduction in communications network performance caused by communications network outages. (E) To encourage the adoption of equipment, policies, and procedures to prepare for communications network outages. (F) To promote the detection of, and response to, communications network outages in a timely manner. (G) To anticipate and prepare for long-term disruptions to communications networks that are caused by severe weather, natural disasters, or climate change. (H) To support and address the communications needs of first responders involved in detecting, managing, and responding to-- (i) severe weather events, natural disasters, and climate change-related events; and (ii) communications network outages caused by the events described in clause (i). (3) Commission discretion.--In carrying out this subsection, the Commission may, after providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, establish minimum performance criteria or target goals with respect to the resiliency of communications networks and communications infrastructure. (b) Agency Responsibilities.-- (1) FCC responsibilities.-- (A) Resiliency mapping feasibility report.-- (i) In general.--The Commission shall-- (I) in consultation with the Assistant Secretary and the Administrators of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, complete a study (and submit to Congress a report regarding) the feasibility of establishing and maintaining a map that shows projected risks to communications infrastructure as a result of events relating to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change; and (II) include in the report required under subclause (I) recommendations regarding-- (aa) which Federal agency, or combination of Federal agencies, is best equipped to conduct the mapping described in that subclause; (bb) how the mapping described in that subclause could-- (AA) incorporate the information obtained from eligible entities under the program carried out under section 3; and (BB) be coordinated with, and connected to, other broadband mapping efforts of the Commission; and (cc) how to protect and secure any sensitive information relating to, or stemming from, the mapping described in that subclause. (ii) Authorization of appropriations.-- There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out clause (i). (B) Technical assistance.--The Commission, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary, shall provide technical assistance and resources to-- (i) any public or private domestic entity seeking to understand, with respect to a communications network (or communications infrastructure) provided, operated, or owned by that entity, the vulnerability or susceptibility of the network or infrastructure with respect to severe weather, natural disasters, or climate change; and (ii) any State or local government seeking to understand the vulnerability or susceptibility with respect to severe weather, natural disasters, or climate change of a communications network that-- (I) is located within the jurisdiction of that government; and (II) is not operated by that government. (C) NORS.--After providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, the Commission shall update the Network Outage Reporting System to include a broadband network outage as a required reporting incident. (2) NTIA responsibilities.-- (A) Energy and efficiency best practices.-- (i) In general.--The Assistant Secretary, in consultation with other Federal agencies (including the Commission, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), and after obtaining input from communications service providers and other interested members of the public, shall make available on a publicly available website a list of best practices for public and private partners to operate energy efficient and carbon-neutral communications infrastructure. (ii) Contents.--The list of best practices described in clause (i) may include-- (I) suggested technical standards for improving energy efficiency with respect to the use and transmission of electronic data, including the implementation of more efficient compression and transmission algorithms and signal types; (II) renewable energy sourcing guidelines; and (III) guidelines for internet service providers to report to consumers the energy consumption of those consumers alongside the data use of those consumers. (B) Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and after providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, shall submit to Congress, and make available on a publicly available website, a report that, at a minimum-- (i) contains data demonstrating, for the year covered by the report and the year preceding the year covered by the report-- (I) the number of communications network outages that are attributable to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change-related events (and the number of consumers affected by those communications network outages); (II) any shifts in the energy consumption patterns of communications networks and communications infrastructure; and (III) any reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from communications networks and communications infrastructure; and (ii) provides the most up-to-date projected risks to communications infrastructure because of severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change-related events. (3) Department of energy.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, shall submit to Congress a report that-- (A) indicates the projected growth of electrical consumption by data centers in the United States; and (B) includes recommendations for implementing energy efficiency standards for data centers that would-- (i) limit the growth described in subparagraph (A) to the greatest extent practicable without-- (I) reducing the rate of broadband adoption and usage in the United States; or (II) limiting the development of new and improved technologies or services; and (ii) encourage the rapid adoption of renewable energy sources. <all>

GREEN Communications Act

A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to carry out a grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase the resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks, and for other purposes.

GREEN Communications Act Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

S.1655

Transportation and Public Works

Protecting Interstate Transport Act of 2021 This bill limits state authority over intrastate transportation by prohibiting states from regulating certain commercial motor vehicle service contracts.

To prohibit States from regulating certain commercial motor vehicle service contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Interstate Transport Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL AUTHORITY OVER CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACTS. Section 14501(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ``Except'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Prices, routes, and services; commercial motor vehicle service contracts.-- ``(A) Prices, routes, and services.--Except''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle service contracts.-- ``(i) Definitions.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Commercial motor vehicle.-- The term `commercial motor vehicle' has the meaning given the term in section 31101. ``(II) Commercial motor vehicle service contract.--The term `commercial motor vehicle service contract' means a contract or agreement-- ``(aa) to perform repair or maintenance work on a covered commercial motor vehicle; or ``(bb) to issue a warranty, or otherwise arrange, for the repair or maintenance of a covered commercial motor vehicle. ``(III) Covered commercial motor vehicle.--The term `covered commercial motor vehicle' means a commercial motor vehicle of a type regularly used by motor carriers for the transportation of property, as determined by the Secretary. ``(ii) Limitation.--Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a State, political subdivision of a State, or political authority of 2 or more States may not enact or enforce a law, regulation, or other provision having the force and effect of law related to a commercial motor vehicle service contract.''. <all>

Protecting Interstate Transport Act of 2021

A bill to prohibit States from regulating certain commercial motor vehicle service contracts, and for other purposes.

Protecting Interstate Transport Act of 2021

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

R

NC

H.R.7594

Finance and Financial Sector

Too Narrow to Succeed Act This bill requires federal institutional investors to report on their use of diverse-owned asset management firms. Additionally, the Department of Labor must conduct a survey of public- and private-sector pension plans regarding best practices for increasing the utilization and capacity of diverse-owned asset management firms.

To improve access for diverse-owned asset management firms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Too Narrow to Succeed Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to improve access for diverse-owned, including women- and minority-owned, asset management firms by-- (1) increasing transparency regarding the asset management firm selection processes of Federal institutional investors; (2) identifying common and potential barriers that limit business opportunities for diverse-owned asset management firms and developing strategies to remove these barriers; and (3) enabling both public and private retirement funds to adopt broader and more inclusive selection processes to reduce systemic risk and maximize returns, consistent with administrators' fiduciary responsibilities. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Asset management firm.--The term ``asset management firm'' means any investment firm that-- (A) manages a portfolio of securities or other assets for a defined benefit plan or other institutional investor; or (B) offers investment options, such as mutual, private equity, real estate, or other commingled funds, to participate in a defined contribution or other comparable retirement plan. (2) Diverse-owned.--The term ``diverse-owned'', when used with respect to an asset management firm, means any threshold or other requirements determined appropriate by the Secretary under section 4(a)(3). (3) Federal institutional investor.--The term ``Federal institutional investor'' means each of the following: (A) The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. (B) The entity that administers-- (i) the funds of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established under section 4005 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1305); (ii) the funds of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust established under section 15(j) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231n(j)); (iii) the funds of the Federal Reserve System Retirement Plan; (iv) the funds of the Federal Reserve System Thrift Plan; (v) the funds of the Tennessee Valley Authority Retirement System; (vi) the funds of the Tennessee Valley Authority Retirement System Savings and Deferral Retirement Plan; (vii) the funds of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Retirement System; (viii) the funds of the Navy Exchange Service Command Retirement Plan; or (ix) the endowment funds of the Smithsonian Institution. (C) Any other Federal entity that administers a fund-- (i) with more than $1,000,000,000 in assets invested for which the entity uses the services of, or contracts with, an asset management firm; and (ii) that the Secretary determines is similar to the Thrift Savings Fund or a fund described in subparagraph (B). (4) Federal investments.--The term ``Federal investments'' means investments of sums in a fund administered by a Federal institutional investor. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (6) Subcontractor asset management firm.--The term ``subcontractor asset management firm'' means an asset management firm that-- (A) enters into a contract (including a subcontract) with an asset management firm that is the primary manager of Federal investments, through the use of services or by contract, for a Federal institutional investor; and (B) under the terms of the contract, manages Federal investments of the Federal institutional investor. SEC. 4. IMPROVING ACCESS FOR DIVERSE-OWNED ASSET MANAGEMENT FIRMS. (a) Annual Reports by Federal Institutional Investors That Invest in Externally Managed Assets.-- (1) Annual reports.-- (A) Reports required.--By not later than December 31, 2022, and annually thereafter, each Federal institutional investor that uses the services of, or contracts with, an asset management firm to manage Federal investments shall prepare and submit a report to the Secretary on the usage of diverse-owned asset management firms by the Federal institutional investor. (B) Inclusion of subcontractor asset management firms.--The report under subparagraph (A) shall also include all subcontractor asset management firms of the Federal institutional investor. (2) Content of reports.--Each report described in paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to any fund administered by the Federal institutional investor that uses the services of, or contracts with, an asset management firm-- (A) the amounts of assets in such fund that are managed by non-diverse-owned asset management firms and by diverse-owned asset management firms, as determined by the Secretary under paragraph (3), disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender; (B) the challenges, if any, the Federal institutional investor faces in reporting on diverse- owned and non-diverse-owned asset management firms; (C) the challenges the Federal institutional investor faces in selecting diverse-owned asset management firms (including through subcontractor asset management firms) to manage investments of sums in the fund administered by the Federal institutional investor; (D) the actions taken during the reporting period, or planned to be taken, by the Federal institutional investor to alleviate barriers that limit participation of diverse-owned asset management firms; and (E) the actions taken during the reporting period, or planned to be taken, by the Federal institutional investor to increase opportunities for diverse-owned asset management firms to compete for contracts. (3) Diverse-owned.--The Secretary shall evaluate industry benchmarks to determine the threshold or other requirements necessary for an asset management firm to qualify as diverse- owned. (4) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available. (b) Sense of Congress Relating to Diverse-Owned Asset Management Firms and Covered Private Sector Plans.--It is the sense of Congress that the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans (commonly known as the ``ERISA Advisory Council'') routinely consider barriers to the usage of diverse-owned asset management firms among covered private sector plans, and methods to overcome such barriers. (c) Survey of Fund Management Best Practices.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) conduct a survey of the best practices in fund asset management with respect to increasing the utilization and capacity of diverse-owned asset management firms; and (B) prepare and submit a report to Congress not less often than every 3 years, or more frequently as the Secretary considers to be appropriate. (2) Requirements of survey.--The Secretary shall survey a sample of public and private-sector pension plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) and other retirement funds that are engaged in (or looking to engage in) strategies to improve access to, and representation by, diverse-owned asset management firms. (3) Report.--The Secretary shall make publicly available a report to Congress on the best practices of pension funds and other retirement funds with respect to implementing strategies to improve access to diverse-owned asset management firms. The report shall include-- (A) the challenges pension funds and other retirement funds may face in adopting or executing strategies to engage more with diverse-owned asset management firms as the primary institutional fund manager or as subcontractor asset management firms, including women- and minority-owned asset management firms; and (B) an identification of the strategies adopted to implement programs. <all>

Too Narrow to Succeed Act

To improve access for diverse-owned asset management firms, and for other purposes.

Too Narrow to Succeed Act

Rep. Beatty, Joyce

D

OH

H.R.2722

Education

Alerting Local Leaders and Ensuring Responsible Guidelines for Youth Act or the ALLERGY Act This bill requires a local educational agency, in order to receive federal education funding, to establish and implement a policy on unwanted, aggressive behavior by a student toward another student with an allergy (i.e., allergy bullying).

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying in schools, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Alerting Local Leaders and Ensuring Responsible Guidelines for Youth Act'' or the ``ALLERGY Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR POLICIES ON ALLERGY-RELATED BULLYING. Part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart 6--Policies on Allergy Bullying ``SEC. 8581. REQUIREMENTS. ``(a) In General.--As a condition of receiving funds under this Act, a local educational agency shall establish and implement a policy on allergy bullying in the schools served by the local educational agency, which, at a minimum, requires that each such school-- ``(1) educate students, school personnel, and parents about allergy bullying, and that such bullying is against the rules of the school; ``(2) clearly define what the punishment or response may be for a violation of the rule against allergy bullying, which may include a therapeutic response, where appropriate; ``(3) have in effect policies and procedures that encourage each victim of allergy bullying to report such bullying to school personnel; and ``(4) in carrying out the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3), is in compliance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). ``(b) Certification.--As a condition of receiving funds under this Act, a local educational agency shall certify in writing not later than October 1 of each year to the State educational agency involved that the local educational agency has established and implemented the policy described in subsection (a). The State educational agency shall report to the Secretary not later than November 1 of each year a list of those local educational agencies that have not filed a certification or against which complaints have been made to the State educational agency that the local educational agency is not in compliance with this section. ``(c) Definition.--In this section, the term `allergy bullying' means unwanted, aggressive behavior by a student toward another student with an allergy and includes-- ``(1) a real or perceived imbalance of power due to such other student's allergy, such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity, to control or harm such other student; and ``(2) actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, physical or verbal attacks, and excluding such other student from a group on purpose.''. SEC. 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8574, the following: ``subpart 6--policies on allergy bullying ``Sec. 8581. Requirements.''. <all>

ALLERGY Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying in schools, and for other purposes.

ALLERGY Act Alerting Local Leaders and Ensuring Responsible Guidelines for Youth Act

Rep. Cartwright, Matt

D

PA

H.R.4096

Immigration

Transparency of Migration Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make publicly available online certain information about individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are (1) apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and sent to a federal detention center or released into the United States, or (2) processed through an HHS facility. This information must be updated weekly and must include daily numbers, the country of origin of such individuals, and other details.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available to the public on the websites of their respective departments certain information relating to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Health and Human Services facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency of Migration Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS PROCESSED THROUGH U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FACILITIES. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make available to the public on the websites of their respective departments' information described in subsection (b) relating to individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are-- (1) apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and sent to a federally owned or run detention center or released into the United States; or (2) processed through a Department of Health and Human Services facility. (b) Information Described.--Information described in this subsection is information relating to the following: (1) The daily number of individuals described in subsection (a). (2) The countries of origins of such individuals. (3) The ages and genders of such individuals. (4) The States to which such individuals have been either released or sent. (5) The number and types of criminal convictions, if any, such individuals possess. (c) Updates.--Information under this section shall be updated weekly. <all>

Transparency of Migration Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available to the public on the websites of their respective departments certain information relating to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Health and Human Services facilities, and for other purposes.

Transparency of Migration Act

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole

R

NY

H.R.4461

Science, Technology, Communications

21st Century Jobs Act This bill establishes an independent agency to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology in the executive branch of the federal government. The bill provides for a Board of Directors for the institute, which shall establish a minimum of 10 local boards. The Board of Directors shall develop requirements for each local board based on the comprehensive strategy of the local board. Each local board shall establish a research hub and oversee the activities of such hub.

To establish an independent agency in the executive branch to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``21st Century Jobs Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In the year 2018, funding for research and development in science and technology in the United States was $124.7 billion, or approximately 0.6 percent of the gross domestic product. (2) In the year 1964, the United States spent approximately 2 percent of gross domestic product on research and development in science and technology. (3) Public funding for research and development in science and technology financed a majority of the innovations that powered growth in the United States after World War II, including digital computing and modern pharmaceutical science. (4) The United States currently ranks ninth in the world for total percentage of gross domestic product used for research and development in science and technology and twelfth in the world for public funding for research and development in science and technology. (5) Funding for research and development in science and technology is concentrated in a small number of geographic regions in the United States. (6) Established technology centers that promote research and development in science and technology are extremely crowded, have high real estate costs, and are in locations that require long commutes for many of the researchers at such centers. (7) The private sector has a limited ability or desire to invest outside of such centers, which limits the potential for growth in science and technology, including the availability of employment opportunities in such industries. (8) Increasing public funding for research and development in science and technology to 1 percent of the gross domestic product would significantly increase the rank of the United States with respect to funding for such research and development among developed countries. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that amounts provided through this Act will be used-- (1) in a manner that is similar to breakthrough-focused, project management models of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense; and (2) to supplement existing funding to Federal agencies. SEC. 3. THE FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. (a) Establishment.--There is established in the executive branch of the Government an independent agency to be known as the ``Federal Institute of Technology'' (in this section referred to as the ``Institute''). (b) Headquarters.--The Institute shall be headquartered in the District of Columbia. (c) Board of Directors.-- (1) In general.--The Institute shall have a Board of Directors (in this section referred to as the ``Board''). (2) Duties of the board.--The duties of the Board shall include the following: (A) Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, establish a minimum of 10 local boards in accordance with subsection (d), including-- (i) appointing the members of each local board with consideration given to the recommendations provided pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(A)(iii); (ii) providing funding to local boards to support the local boards in achieving the duties under subsection (d)(3) and to carry out the comprehensive strategy under subsection (d)(2), including funds from amounts in the private endowment established under subsection (e); and (iii) annually evaluate the effectiveness of each local board based on the requirements developed pursuant to subsection (d)(1)(D). (B) Provide funds to Federal, State, and local agencies to support programs and research in the qualified subjects, including programs and research in certain technology sectors. (3) Local board limitation.--The Board may establish-- (A) not more than 30 local boards in the 10-year period after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) not more than 3 local boards each fiscal year during such period. (4) New local board applications.--The Board may consider new applications on an annual basis each fiscal year for the 10-year period after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter. (5) Members; chair.--The President shall-- (A) appoint 5 members of the Board by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and (B) designate a Chair from among the members. (6) Terms.-- (A) Length.--Each Board member shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. (B) Amount.--Each Board member shall not serve more than 2 terms. (7) Vacancy.--A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (8) Basic pay.--To the extent or in the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, members shall each be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule. (d) Local Boards.-- (1) Applications.-- (A) In general.--In establishing local boards pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A), the Board shall consider applications on a competitive basis from State and local governments, which shall include the following: (i) The location of the local board, which must be in a covered region that-- (I) possesses relevant assets for the development of technology; and (II) does not possess a leading technology center. (ii) A comprehensive strategy described under paragraph (2). (iii) A recommendation of individuals to be appointed to the local board. (B) Duration period.--Each grant under this section shall be made for a period of 10 years, provided that the local board that receives such grant meets the requirements developed pursuant to subparagraph (C). (C) Requirements.--The Board shall develop requirements for each local board based on the comprehensive strategy of each such local board. (2) Comprehensive strategy.--Each local board shall submit to the Board a comprehensive strategy that includes the following: (A) A technology development plan, including the focus of the local board and existing advantages for the development of a hub in the covered region of the local board. (B) A spending plan, including an outline of the use of funds based on the duties of the local board under paragraph (3). (C) A plan to address infrastructure barriers to the development of a hub, including-- (i) the development of data infrastructure; (ii) remediation of environmentally damaged sites; (iii) the development of buildings, labs, roads, and bridges; and (iv) improvements to airports, train stations, and other forms of public transit. (D) A higher education improvement plan, including-- (i) hiring faculty; (ii) supporting students; and (iii) partnering with institutions of higher education. (E) A primary and secondary education improvement plan, including-- (i) an outline with respect to educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the use of Federal resources; and (ii) an evidence-based program to overcome existing barriers to student achievement in the covered region. (F) A career placement plan based on the duties of the local board under paragraph (3). (G) A plan to improve access to capital for local businesses. (H) A sustainable growth plan that-- (i) ensures housing remains affordable in the covered region; and (ii) addresses environmentally damaged areas in the covered region. (3) Duties of the local board.--Each local board shall-- (A) establish a hub and oversee the activities of such hub; (B) make grants available for programs and research in the qualified subjects in covered regions, which may include grants to-- (i) promote the development of student skills at all levels, including-- (I) primary and secondary school improvements that support education in technology and the qualified subjects; (II) fellowships for undergraduate students to support education in technology and the qualified subjects; and (III) post-graduate fellowship programs to support such graduate students working in technology and the qualified subjects; (ii) improve the ability of local institutions of higher education to carry out leading-edge research in technology and the qualified subjects, including-- (I) hiring faculty in the relevant areas; (II) laboratory construction and development; (III) developing and sponsoring programs to promote technological entrepreneurship among students (in partnership with leading firms in the covered region); and (IV) developing partnerships with local businesses to facilitate the transition of students to the technology workforce; and (iii) develop effective pathways for career advancement in technology that creates and reduces the costs of-- (I) training programs for work in technology jobs; and (II) apprenticeship programs in technology jobs; (C) develop effective infrastructure to promote the creation of a technology center as described in the plan under paragraph (2)(C); (D) improve access to capital for businesses in the covered region, including-- (i) supporting partnerships with venture capitalists in regions with developed technology centers in the United States; and (ii) providing matching funds for Federal grants that support innovative businesses; (E) develop and implement a plan for improving education in the qualified subjects; (F) develop and implement a plan for increasing employment opportunities in the covered region in which the local board is located, including-- (i) coordinating with the heads of businesses and institutions of higher education to support job placement in the covered region; and (ii) analyzing employment indicators with respect to high-wage job opportunities in the covered region of the local board to determine-- (I) areas that need development in such industries; and (II) ways such industries would benefit from the advancement of technology; (G) analyze infrastructure in covered regions and provide policy recommendations to the Board with respect to inadequate infrastructure, including data infrastructure; (H) analyze the cost of housing, zoning regulations, and laws related to housing in the covered region of the local board and provide policy recommendations to State and local governments to ensure the cost of housing remains affordable as the hub established pursuant to subparagraph (A) increases research activities in such covered region; and (I) provide support for the development of technology, including establishing partnerships with institutions of higher education. (e) Gifts, Bequests, and Devises.--Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, and without further appropriation, the Board may accept, use, or dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Institute. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devices shall be deposited in a private endowment for disbursement upon order of the Board. (f) Inspector General of the Federal Institute of Technology.-- Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-452; 5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Board of Directors of the Federal Institute of Technology;'' after ``the Tennessee Valley Authority;''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``the Federal Institute of Technology,'' after the ``Tennessee Valley Authority,''. (g) Reports.-- (1) Local board report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, each local board shall submit to the Board a report containing recommendations based on the activities of each such local board, including recommendations for-- (A) legislation that-- (i) supports research and education in the qualified subjects; (ii) increases employment opportunities related to the qualified subjects; (iii) addresses inadequate infrastructure in covered regions; and (iv) ensures the cost of housing is affordable in covered regions; (B) funding scientific development; and (C) policy priorities with respect to supporting scientific development. (2) Breakthrough science report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Board shall submit to the President and Congress a report known as the ``Breakthrough Science Report'' containing recommendations for-- (A) legislation based on the activities of the Institute; and (B) policy priorities with respect to supporting scientific development, which shall take the funding priorities of the private sector into account. (3) National academy of sciences report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the local boards, including an analysis of research activities for areas that did not receive grants from such local boards. (4) Authorization of appropriations; use of amounts.-- (A) Authorization of appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Board-- (i) $67,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (ii) $72,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (iii) $77,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (iv) $82,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (v) $87,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (vi) $92,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (vii) $97,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (viii) $102,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; (ix) $107,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and (x) $112,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2031. (B) Use of amounts.--Of the amounts made available to the Board under subparagraph (A) in each fiscal year to carry out this section not less than-- (i) 12.5 percent shall be used to provide funds to the Department of Energy; (ii) 12.5 percent shall be used to provide funds to the National Science Foundation; (iii) 12.5 percent shall be used to provide funds to the National Institutes of Health; and (iv) 20 percent shall be used to provide funds to the local boards to carry out the duties under subsection (d)(3). (C) Definitions.--In this section: (i) Certain technology sectors.--The term ``certain technology sectors'' means areas in technology that relate to the qualified subjects, which may include the following: (I) Advanced manufacturing. (II) Artificial intelligence. (III) Biotechnology. (IV) Blockchain technology. (V) Climate science. (VI) Computer science. (VII) Cybersecurity. (VIII) Material science. (IX) Medical technology. (X) Synthetic biology. (XI) Telecommunications. (XII) Transportation technology. (XIII) Virtual reality and augmented reality. (ii) Covered region.--The term ``covered region'' means a physical boundary identified by a local board and located near an institution of higher education. (iii) Hub.--The term ``hub'' means a center for research in the qualified subjects. (iv) Qualified subjects.--The term ``qualified subjects'' means mathematics and the physical, biological, engineering, social, and chemical sciences. SEC. 4. PREFERENCE FOR SOFTWARE PRODUCED IN RURAL AREAS AND MINORITY MAJORITY AREAS. (a) In General.--Chapter 33 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 3313. Preference for software produced in rural areas and minority majority areas ``In awarding a contract for the procurement of software, an agency shall provide a contracting preference to an offeror who demonstrates in the bid or proposal of that offeror that at least 10 percent of the production or development of the software offered in that bid or proposal occurred in or will occur in-- ``(1) a rural area, as that term is defined under section 343(a)(13) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)); or ``(2) a ZIP Code in which over 50 percent of the residents of such ZIP Code are minorities, as that term is defined under section 365 of the Higher Education of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k).''. (b) Technical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the matter relating to section 3312 the following: ``3313. Preference for software produced in rural areas and minority majority areas.''. SEC. 5. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION RULES REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYERS TO REPORT INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYEES. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall-- (1) initiate a rulemaking proceeding, including notice and opportunity for public comment, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and (2) issue rules not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, to require employers to specify in the periodic employer information reports submitted to the Commission by each such employer the number of individuals employed by the employer, the number of individuals performing services billed hourly by head count or by team for the employer, the countries in which such respective individuals reside, and all of the revenue generated by the employer in each such country. SEC. 6. AMENDMENT TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. (a) In General.--Section 1111(b)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)(C)) is amended by striking ``and science'' and inserting ``science, and computer science''. (b) Effective Date.--Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect. (c) Report Required.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this section, each State educational agency shall submit to the Secretary a report on preparations made by local educational agencies within the State to implement academic standards for computer science as required under section 1111(b)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)(C)), as amended by subsection (a). SEC. 7. COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION GRANTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Education (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall carry out a program known as the ``Computer Science Education Grant Program'' (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to pay the Federal share of the costs of training teachers and developing computer science curriculum (which includes data analytics) in accordance with subsection (c). (b) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, 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. (c) Requirement for Uses of Grant Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under the Program shall use grant funds to-- (1) create opportunities for licensed elementary school teachers to pursue and receive training in computer science for the purpose of incorporating computer science in the curriculum and educational material of such teacher; (2) create opportunities for licensed secondary school teachers to add computer science endorsements to the license of each such teacher and to provide computer science learning experiences that are age-appropriate; (3) provide assistance to States that do not have computer science standards for teachers or students to develop such standards and provide licenses and endorsements with respect to such standards; (4) create opportunities for teacher candidates interested in computer science to complete a full-year residency program specialized in computer science; (5) expand access for teachers and students to high-quality learning materials, including computer equipment and high speed network infrastructure that supports the study of computer science; (6) expand computer science education programs-- (A) at public institutions of higher education; and (B) for the education of teachers; (7) create and implement plans for expanding access to rigorous classes in science, technology, engineering, and math for underrepresented groups, including minorities, girls, and youth from low-income families; and (8) ensure support and resources for students, which may include mentoring for students traditionally underrepresented in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and math. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that demonstrate greater need as determined by the Secretary. (e) Evaluation and Report.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under the Program shall-- (1) conduct an evaluation on the effects of the Program, including any increase in the ability of teachers to teach computer science; and (2) submit to the Secretary a report on such evaluation. (f) Limitation on Use of Grant Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under the Program may not use more than 20 percent of the grant funds to purchase computer equipment and network infrastructure. (g) Grant Duration and Amount.-- (1) Duration.--Each grant under this section shall be made for a period of 5 years. (2) Amount.--The Secretary shall determine the maximum amount of each grant under this section. (h) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under the Program shall not exceed 90 percent of the costs of carrying out the activities described in subsection (c). (i) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible entity shall use a grant received under the Program only to supplement funds that would, in the absence of such grant, be made available from other Federal, State, or local sources for activities supported by the grant, not to supplant such funds. (j) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a State educational agency; (2) an institution of higher education; and (3) a local educational agency. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. SEC. 8. SMART STUDENTS EVERYWHERE GRANTS. (a) Eligible Participants.-- (1) In general.--Section 401A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a-1) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or graduate'' before ``education''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) for the first through fourth year in a graduate program in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics shall be known as a `SMART Students Everywhere Grant'.''; (C) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) Definition of Eligible Student.--In this section, the term `eligible student' means a student who-- ``(1) either-- ``(A) received a high school diploma from a high school located in a county that has a college graduation rate that is below the national average; or ``(B) is a minority student; and ``(2) for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made for a grant under this section-- ``(A) except with respect to a student described in clause (C)(vi), is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant; ``(B) is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education on not less than a half-time basis; and ``(C) in the case of a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in-- ``(i) the first year of a program of undergraduate education at an institution of higher education (including a program of not less than one year for which the institution awards a certificate)-- ``(I) has not been previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education, except as part of a secondary school program of study; and ``(II) is certified by the institution of higher education as pursuing a major in the physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering (as determined by the Secretary pursuant to regulations); or ``(ii) the second year of a program of undergraduate education at a two- or four-year degree-granting institution of higher education (including a program of not less than two years for which the institution awards a certificate), is certified by the institution of higher education as pursuing a major in a subject described in clause (i)(II); ``(iii) the third or fourth year of a program of undergraduate education at a four- year degree-granting institution of higher education, is certified by the institution of higher education to be pursuing a major in a subject described in clause (i)(II); ``(iv) the third or fourth year of a program of undergraduate education at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a)), if such institution of higher education demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that-- ``(I) such institution of higher education offers a single liberal arts curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree, under which students are not permitted by the institution to declare a major in a particular subject area, and the student-- ``(aa) studies, in such years, a subject described in clause (i)(II) that is at least equal to the requirements for an academic major at an institution of higher education that offers a baccalaureate degree in such subject, as certified by an appropriate official from such institution; or ``(bb) is required, as part of the student's degree program, to undertake a course of study in a subject described in clause (i)(II) which consists of at least-- ``(AA) 4 years of study in mathematics; and ``(BB) 3 years of study in the sciences, with a laboratory component in each of those years; and ``(II) such institution offered such curriculum prior to February 8, 2006; ``(v) the fifth year of a program of undergraduate education that requires 5 full years of coursework, as certified by the appropriate official of the degree-granting institution of higher education, for which a baccalaureate degree is awarded by a degree- granting institution of higher education, is certified by such institution of higher education to be pursuing a major in a subject described in clause (i)(II); or ``(vi) the first through fourth year of a graduate program at an institution of higher education, is certified by such institution of higher education to be pursuing a graduate degree (including a program of not less than two years for which the institution awards a certificate) in a subject described in clause (i)(II).''; (D) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this section in the amount of-- ``(i) $10,000 for an eligible student under clause (i) through (v) of subsection (c)(2)(C); and ``(ii) $20,000 for an eligible student under clause (vi) of subsection (c)(2)(C).''; (II) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``a student'' and inserting ``an undergraduate student'' ; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Reduction for less than full-time graduate students.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), in any case in which a graduate that attends an institution of higher education on less than a full-time basis, the amount of the grant that such a student may receive shall be reduced in proportion to the degree to which such student is not so attending on a full-time basis.''; (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or graduate'' after ``undergraduate''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (c)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(2)(C)''; and (iii) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``to an undergraduate student'' before ``in the same manner''; and (E) by striking subsections (e), (f), and (g) and inserting the following: ``(e) Report to Secretary.--An institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary a report on the students who receive a grant under this section, including data disaggregated with respect to the degree being pursued by such students and (if applicable) the earnings of such students. ``(f) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Education to carry out this section $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter. ``(2) Availability of funds.--The amounts made available by paragraph (1) for any fiscal year shall be available from October 1 of that fiscal year and remain available through September 30 of the succeeding fiscal year. ``(3) Technical assistance.-- ``(A) In general.--Of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year under paragraph (1), the Secretary may use 1 percent to carry out technical assistance in such fiscal year to institutions of higher education to assist such institutions of higher education in carrying out SMART Students Everywhere Grants. ``(B) Application.--This paragraph shall only apply to the first 3 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph in which-- ``(i) amounts are appropriated under paragraph (1); and ``(ii) SMART Students Everywhere Grants are awarded under this section.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. (b) Tax Credit for First-Year Wages of Qualified Recipients of a SMART Grant.-- (1) In general.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting a comma, and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified recipient of a SMART grant.''. (2) Definitions and special rules.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified recipient of a smart grant.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified recipient of a SMART grant' means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as a recipient of a SMART Students Everywhere Grant pursuant to Section 401A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a-1) during the 1-year period ending on the hiring date. ``(B) Special rules for determining amount of credit.--For purposes of applying this subpart to any qualified recipient of a SMART grant-- ``(i) subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `5 percent (10 percent in the case of any specified recipient of a SMART grant)' for `40 percent', and ``(ii) subsection (b)(3) shall be applied by substituting `$50,000' for `$6,000' and all that follows in such subsection. ``(C) Aggregate credit dollar limitation per employer.-- ``(i) Limitation with respect to qualified recipients of a smart grant.--The aggregate credit determined under subsection (a) with respect to qualified recipients of a SMART grant (other than specified recipients of a SMART grant) shall not exceed $10,000 for any taxable year of the taxpayer. ``(ii) Limitation with respect to specified recipients of a smart grant.--The aggregate credit determined under subsection (a) with respect to specified recipients of a SMART grant shall not exceed $20,000 for any taxable year of the taxpayer. ``(D) Specified recipient of a smart grant.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified recipient of a SMART grant' means any qualified recipient of a SMART grant who is certified by the designated local agency as a veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)(B)), a minority, or employed in a designated county. ``(ii) Designated county.--In this paragraph, the term `designated county' means a county that has a college graduation rate that is below the national average. ``(iii) Minority.--In this paragraph, the term `minority' has the meaning given the term under section 365 of the Higher Education of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this section. SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Elementary and secondary education act terms.--The terms ``institution of higher education'', ``local educational agency'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meaning given the terms under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Secondary and elementary school.--The terms ``secondary school'' and ``elementary school'' have the meanings given the terms under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

21st Century Jobs Act

To establish an independent agency in the executive branch to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology, and for other purposes.

21st Century Jobs Act

Rep. Khanna, Ro

D

CA

H.R.6089

International Affairs

Stop Iranian Drones Act This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions. The bill also requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the identities of any Iranian entity that has attacked a U.S. citizen using an unmanned combat aerial vehicle. The President must designate any such entity as a foreign terrorist organization.

To clarify that section 107 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act applies sanctions with respect to unmanned combat aerial vehicles following a 2019 change by the United Nations providing additional clarity to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Iranian Drones Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A July 15, 2013, United Nations General Assembly Report on the continuing operation of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and its further development (document A/68/ 140) states in paragraph 45, ``The Group noted the discussion of the 2006 Group that category IV already covered armed unmanned aerial vehicles and of the 2009 Group on a proposal to include a new category for such vehicles. The Group reviewed proposals for providing greater clarity to category IV.''. (2) Section 107 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9406), enacted August 2, 2017, requires the President to impose sanctions on any person that the President determines ``knowingly engages in any activity that materially contributes to the supply, sale, or transfer directly or indirectly to or from Iran, or for the use in or benefit of Iran, of any battle tanks, armored combat vehicles, large caliber artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile systems, as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, or related materiel, including spare parts''. (3) In 2019, the United Nations formally changed the heading of category IV of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms to ``combat aircraft and unmanned combat aerial vehicles''. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. It shall be the policy of the United States to prevent Iran and Iranian-aligned terrorist and militia groups from acquiring unmanned aerial vehicles, including commercially available component parts, that can be used in attacks against United States persons and partner nations. SEC. 4. AMENDMENT TO COUNTERING AMERICA'S ADVERSARIES THROUGH SANCTIONS ACT RELATING TO SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IRAN. (a) In General.--Section 107 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 9406) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``enforcement of arms embargos'' and inserting ``sanctions with respect to major conventional arms''; and (2) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``or unmanned combat aerial vehicles'' after ``combat aircraft''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 107 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 107. Sanctions with respect to major conventional arms.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to any person that knowingly engages in any activity that materially contributes to the supply, sale, or transfer directly or indirectly to or from Iran, or for the use in or benefit of Iran, of any unmanned combat aerial vehicles, as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, before, on, or after such date of enactment. SEC. 5. REPORT TO IDENTIFY IRANIAN PERSONS THAT HAVE ATTACKED UNITED STATES CITIZENS USING UNMANNED COMBAT AERIAL VEHICLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report that identifies, for the period specified in subsection (b), any Iranian person that has attacked a United States citizen using an unmanned combat aerial vehicle, as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms. (b) Period Specified.--The period specified in this subsection is-- (1) for the initial report, the period-- (A) beginning on the date that is 10 years before the date such report is submitted; and (B) ending on the date such report is submitted; and (2) for the second or a subsequent report, the period-- (A) beginning on the date the preceding report was submitted; and (B) ending on the date such second or subsequent report is submitted. (c) Designation of Persons as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.-- (1) In general.--The President shall designate any person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). (2) Revocation.--The President may not revoke a designation made under paragraph (1) until the date that is 10 years after the date of such designation. (d) Iranian Person Defined.--In this section, the term ``Iranian person''-- (1) means an entity organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran; and (2) includes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. SEC. 56. DETERMINATION OF 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Calendar No. 400 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6089 _______________________________________________________________________

Stop Iranian Drones Act

To clarify that section 107 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act applies sanctions with respect to unmanned combat aerial vehicles following a 2019 change by the United Nations providing additional clarity to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms.

Stop Iranian Drones Act Stop Iranian Drones Act

Rep. McCaul, Michael T.

R

TX

S.2852

Armed Forces and National Security

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into contracts to pay for specified veterans (i.e., certain veterans who have service-connected disabilities and require nursing home care) to be placed in medical foster homes at their request. A medical foster home is a home designed to provide non-institutional, long-term, supportive care for veterans who are unable to live independently and prefer a family setting. Veterans receiving such care must agree, as a condition of payment for their care, to accept home health services furnished by the VA. Under the bill, no more than a daily average of 900 veterans may have their care in a medical foster home covered by the VA. The VA must create a monitoring system to assess its workload in carrying out the medical foster home payments. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress reports that assess the implementation of this program and provide recommendations for improvements.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the payment of care in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act''. SEC. 2. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR PAYMENT OF CARE FOR VETERANS IN NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FOSTER HOMES. (a) Authority.-- (1) In general.--Section 1720 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, and subject to paragraph (3)-- ``(A) at the request of a veteran for whom the Secretary is required to provide nursing home care under section 1710A of this title, the Secretary may place the veteran in a medical foster home that meets Department standards, at the expense of the United States, pursuant to a contract, agreement, or other arrangement entered into between the Secretary and the medical foster home for such purpose; and ``(B) the Secretary may pay for care of a veteran placed in a medical foster home before such date of enactment, if the home meets Department standards, pursuant to a contract, agreement, or other arrangement entered into between the Secretary and the medical foster home for such purpose. ``(2) A veteran on whose behalf the Secretary pays for care in a medical foster home under paragraph (1) shall agree, as a condition of such payment, to accept home health services furnished by the Secretary under section 1717 of this title. ``(3) In any year, not more than a daily average of 900 veterans receiving care in a medical foster home, whether placed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, may have their care covered at the expense of the United States under paragraph (1). ``(4) The prohibition under section 1730(b)(3) of this title shall not apply to a veteran whose care is covered at the expense of the United States under paragraph (1). ``(5) In this subsection, the term `medical foster home' means a home designed to provide non-institutional, long-term, supportive care for veterans who are unable to live independently and prefer a family setting.''. (2) Effective date.--Subsection (h) of section 1720 of title 38, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Ongoing Monitoring of Medical Foster Home Program.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall create a system to monitor and assess the workload for the Department of Veterans Affairs in carrying out the authority under section 1720(h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1), including by tracking-- (A) requests by veterans to be placed in a medical foster home under such section; (B) denials of such requests, including the reasons for such denials; (C) the total number of medical foster homes applying to participate under such section, disaggregated by those approved and those denied approval by the Department to participate; (D) veterans receiving care at a medical foster home at the expense of the United States; and (E) veterans receiving care at a medical foster home at their own expense. (2) Report.--Based on the monitoring and assessments conducted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall identify and submit to Congress a report on such modifications to implementing section 1720(h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1), as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the authority under such section is functioning as intended and care is provided to veterans under such section as intended. (3) Medical foster home defined.--In this subsection, the term ``medical foster home'' has the meaning given that term in section 1720(h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1). (c) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than each of three years and six years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) assessing the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section; (2) assessing the impact of the monitoring and modifications under subsection (b) on care provided under section 1720(h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(1); and (3) setting forth recommendations for improvements to the implementation of such section, as the Comptroller General considers appropriate. <all>

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the payment of care in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently, and for other purposes.

Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten

D

AZ

S.2271

Energy

Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a grant program for expanding the market for biofuels derived from domestic agricultural products. Entities eligible for the grants include (1) state, local, and tribal governments; (2) authorities, agencies, partnerships, and instrumentalities of such governments; and (3) groups of such entities.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide grants for eligible entities for activities designed to expand the sales and use of biofuels derived from agricultural feedstocks produced in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR EXPANDING DOMESTIC BIOFUEL CONSUMPTION. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Biofuels are an immediately available path toward decarbonizing the transportation sector while driving rural economic development and growth, stabilizing feedstock prices, and providing additional markets for agricultural products. (2) United States farmers are producing record amounts of feedstock for renewable fuels, but market disruptions and fluctuations due to the COVID-19 pandemic have created uncertain times for United States feedstock producers. (3) Biofuels, which contribute to energy security, reduce air pollution, and support rural economic development, are an important market for United States feedstock producers. (4) According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center of the Department of Energy, 39 percent of the United States corn crop was refined into ethanol in 2019. (5) According to the Energy Information Administration, 30 percent of United States soybean oil was used for biodiesel production in 2019. (6) Higher blends of biofuels like E15 and B20 are dispensed using blender pumps or dedicated E15 and B20 pumps. (7) Infrastructure constraints and other barriers currently limit the market for biofuels and the feedstocks used to produce biofuels. (b) Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Grant Program.--Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9015. BIOFUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET EXPANSION GRANT PROGRAM. ``(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term `eligible entity' means-- ``(1) a State or unit of local government; ``(2) a Tribal government; ``(3) an authority, agency, partnership, or instrumentality of an entity described in paragraph (1) or (2); and ``(4) a group of entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3). ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a grant program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (f). ``(c) Purpose.--The purposes of the grant program established under subsection (b) shall be-- ``(1) to increase the use of domestic agricultural crops by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic biofuel markets; ``(2) to aid in the development of new and additional biofuel markets, marketing facilities, and uses for feedstock derived from agricultural crops and other biomass; ``(3) to stabilize prices in agricultural markets by increasing demand for feedstock derived from agricultural crops; ``(4) to boost domestic production and use of biofuels to promote rural economic development and job creation; and ``(5) to support farm income by increasing demand for feedstock use and production. ``(d) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at the time, in the manner, and containing the information that the Secretary may require. ``(e) Eligibility Criteria.--In selecting an eligible entity to receive a grant under this section, the Secretary shall consider the extent to which the application of the eligible entity proposes-- ``(1) to convert existing pump infrastructure to deliver ethanol blends with greater than 10 percent ethanol; ``(2) to diversify the geographic area selling ethanol blends with greater than 10 percent ethanol; ``(3) to support existing or emerging biodiesel, bioheat, and sustainable aviation fuel markets that have existing incentives; ``(4) to increase the use of existing fuel delivery infrastructure; ``(5) to enable or accelerate the deployment of renewable fuel infrastructure that would be unlikely to be completed without Federal assistance; and ``(6) to build and retrofit traditional and pipeline biodiesel terminal operations (including rail lines) and home heating oil distribution centers or equivalent entities-- ``(A) to blend biodiesel; and ``(B) to carry ethanol and biodiesel. ``(f) Eligible Use.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds-- ``(1) to distribute to private or public entities for costs related to incentivizing deployment of renewable fuel infrastructure; ``(2) to convert existing pump infrastructure to deliver ethanol blends greater than 10 percent and biodiesel blends greater than 20 percent; ``(3) to install fuel pumps and related infrastructure dedicated to the distribution of higher ethanol blends (including E15 and E85) and higher biodiesel blends up to B100 at fueling locations, including-- ``(A) local fueling stations; ``(B) convenience stores; ``(C) hypermarket fueling stations; and ``(D) fleet facilities or similar entities; and ``(4) to build and retrofit traditional and pipeline biodiesel terminal operations (including rail lines) and home heating oil distribution centers or equivalent entities-- ``(A) to blend biodiesel; and ``(B) to carry ethanol and biodiesel. ``(g) Certification Requirement.--Any infrastructure used or installed with grant funds provided under this section shall be certified by the Underwriters Laboratory as infrastructure that distributes blends with an ethanol content of 25 percent or greater. ``(h) Funding.-- ``(1) Federal share.--The Federal share of the total cost of carrying out a project awarded a grant under this section shall not exceed 75 percent. ``(2) Maximum percentage for certain activities.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall ensure that Federal funds do not exceed-- ``(A) 75 percent of the per pump cost for-- ``(i) pumps that can dispense a range of ethanol blends of E85 or lower (new pumps or retrofit of existing pumps); and ``(ii) dedicated E15 or E85 pumps (new pumps or retrofit of existing pumps); ``(B) 50 percent of the terminal cost for terminals with B100 capabilities; or ``(C) 40 percent of the per tank cost for new storage tanks and related equipment associated with new facilities or additional capacity other than replacement of existing storage tanks and related equipment associated with existing facilities. ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.''. <all>

Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide grants for eligible entities for activities designed to expand the sales and use of biofuels derived from agricultural feedstocks produced in the United States, and for other purposes.

Biofuel Infrastructure and Agricultural Product Market Expansion Act of 2021

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

S.1653

Taxation

Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act or the SMART Act This bill replaces the marginal income tax rates in the Internal Revenue Code with a single rate of 17% on individual taxable income. The bill redefines taxable income to mean the amount by which wages, retirement distributions, and unemployment compensation exceed the standard deduction. It also The bill revises the tax on corporations to (1) replace it with a tax on every person engaged in a business activity equal to 17% of the business taxable income of such person; and (2) make the person engaged in the business activity liable for the tax, whether or not such person is an individual, a partnership, or a corporation. The bill imposes on employers a 17% tax on the value of excludable compensation provided during the year to employees. With respect to pension rules, the bill (1) repeals rules relating to non-discrimination, contribution limits, and restrictions on distributions; and (2) revises rules relating to transfers of excess pension assets. The bill also repeals The bill prohibits Congress from considering legislation to make specified changes to tax policy unless Congress waives or suspends the prohibition with a three-fifths vote.

To repeal the current Internal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat tax, thereby guaranteeing economic growth and fairness for all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. (b) Table of Contents.-- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--TAX REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION Sec. 101. Individual income tax. Sec. 102. Tax on business activities. Sec. 103. Simplification of rules relating to qualified retirement plans. Sec. 104. Repeal of alternative minimum tax. Sec. 105. Repeal of credits. Sec. 106. Repeal of estate and gift taxes and obsolete income tax provisions. Sec. 107. Effective date. TITLE II--SUPERMAJORITY REQUIRED FOR TAX CHANGES Sec. 201. Supermajority required. TITLE I--TAX REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION SEC. 101. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SECTION 1. TAX IMPOSED. ``There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every individual a tax equal to 17 percent of the taxable income of such individual for such taxable year.''. (b) Taxable Income.--Section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 63. TAXABLE INCOME. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of this subtitle, the term `taxable income' means the excess of-- ``(1) the sum of-- ``(A) wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash and which are received during the taxable year for services performed in the United States, ``(B) retirement distributions which are includible in gross income for such taxable year, plus ``(C) amounts received under any law of the United States or of any State which is in the nature of unemployment compensation, over ``(2) the standard deduction. ``(b) Standard Deduction.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this subtitle, the term `standard deduction' means the sum of-- ``(A) the basic standard deduction, plus ``(B) the additional standard deduction. ``(2) Basic standard deduction.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the basic standard deduction is-- ``(A) $29,190 in the case of-- ``(i) a joint return, or ``(ii) a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), ``(B) $18,630 in the case of a head of household (as defined in section 2(b)), and ``(C) $14,590 in the case of an individual-- ``(i) who is not married and who is not a surviving spouse or head of household, or ``(ii) who is a married individual filing a separate return. ``(3) Additional standard deduction.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the additional standard deduction is $6,290 for each dependent (as defined in section 152) who is described in section 151(c) for the taxable year and who is not required to file a return for such taxable year. ``(c) Retirement Distributions.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term `retirement distribution' means any distribution from-- ``(1) a plan described in section 401(a) which includes a trust exempt from tax under section 501(a), ``(2) an annuity plan described in section 403(a), ``(3) an annuity contract described in section 403(b), ``(4) an individual retirement account described in section 408(a), ``(5) an individual retirement annuity described in section 408(b), ``(6) an eligible deferred compensation plan (as defined in section 457), ``(7) a governmental plan (as defined in section 414(d)), or ``(8) a trust described in section 501(c)(18). Such term includes any plan, contract, account, annuity, or trust which, at any time, has been determined by the Secretary to be such a plan, contract, account, annuity, or trust. ``(d) Income of Certain Children.--For purposes of this subtitle-- ``(1) an individual's taxable income shall include the taxable income of each dependent child of such individual who has not attained age 14 as of the close of such taxable year, and ``(2) such dependent child shall have no liability for tax imposed by section 1 with respect to such income and shall not be required to file a return for such taxable year. ``(e) Inflation Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2022, each dollar amount contained in subsection (b) shall be increased by an amount determined by the Secretary to be equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment for such calendar year. ``(2) Cost-of-living adjustment.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the cost-of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which-- ``(A) the CPI for the preceding calendar year, exceeds ``(B) the CPI for the calendar year 2021. ``(3) CPI for any calendar year.--For purposes of paragraph (2), the CPI for any calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the 12-month period ending on August 31 of such calendar year. ``(4) Consumer price index.--For purposes of paragraph (3), the term `Consumer Price Index' means the last Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers published by the Department of Labor. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the revision of the Consumer Price Index which is most consistent with the Consumer Price Index for calendar year 1986 shall be used. ``(5) Rounding.--If any increase determined under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $10, such increase shall be rounded to the next highest multiple of $10. ``(f) Marital Status.--For purposes of this section, marital status shall be determined under section 7703.''. SEC. 102. TAX ON BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. (a) In General.--Section 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax imposed on corporations) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 11. TAX IMPOSED ON BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. ``(a) Tax Imposed.--There is hereby imposed on every person engaged in a business activity a tax equal to 17 percent of the business taxable income of such person. ``(b) Liability for Tax.--The tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the person engaged in the business activity, whether such person is an individual, partnership, corporation, or otherwise. ``(c) Business Taxable Income.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `business taxable income' means gross active income reduced by the deductions specified in subsection (d). ``(2) Gross active income.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `gross active income' means gross receipts from-- ``(i) the sale or exchange of property or services in the United States by any person in connection with a business activity, and ``(ii) the export of property or services from the United States in connection with a business activity. ``(B) Exchanges.--For purposes of this section, the amount treated as gross receipts from the exchange of property or services is the fair market value of the property or services received, plus any money received. ``(C) Coordination with special rules for financial services, etc.--Except as provided in subsection (e)-- ``(i) the term `property' does not include money or any financial instrument, and ``(ii) the term `services' does not include financial services. ``(3) Exemption from tax for activities of governmental entities and tax-exempt organizations.--For purposes of this section, the term `business activity' does not include any activity of a governmental entity or of any other organization which is exempt from tax under this chapter. ``(d) Deductions.-- ``(1) In general.--The deductions specified in this subsection are-- ``(A) the cost of business inputs for the business activity, ``(B) wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash for services performed in the United States as an employee, and ``(C) retirement contributions to or under any plan or arrangement which makes retirement distributions (as defined in section 63(c)) for the benefit of such employees to the extent such contributions are allowed as a deduction under section 404. ``(2) Business inputs.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `cost of business inputs' means-- ``(i) the amount paid for property sold or used in connection with a business activity, ``(ii) the amount paid for services (other than for the services of employees, including fringe benefits paid by reason of such services) in connection with a business activity, and ``(iii) any excise tax, sales tax, customs duty, or other separately stated levy imposed by a Federal, State, or local government on the purchase of property or services which are for use in connection with a business activity. Such term shall not include any tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21. ``(B) Exceptions.--Such term shall not include-- ``(i) items described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), and ``(ii) items for personal use not in connection with any business activity. ``(C) Exchanges.--For purposes of this section, the amount treated as paid in connection with the exchange of property or services is the fair market value of the property or services exchanged, plus any money paid. ``(e) Special Rules for Financial Intermediation Service Activities.--In the case of the business activity of providing financial intermediation services, the taxable income from such activity shall be equal to the value of the intermediation services provided in such activity. ``(f) Exception for Services Performed as Employee.--For purposes of this section, the term `business activity' does not include the performance of services by an employee for the employee's employer. ``(g) Carryover of Credit-Equivalent of Excess Deductions.-- ``(1) In general.--If the aggregate deductions for any taxable year exceed the gross active income for such taxable year, the credit-equivalent of such excess shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this section for the following taxable year. ``(2) Credit-equivalent of excess deductions.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the credit-equivalent of the excess described in paragraph (1) for any taxable year is an amount equal to-- ``(A) the sum of-- ``(i) such excess, plus ``(ii) the product of such excess and the 3-month Treasury rate for the last month of such taxable year, multiplied by ``(B) the rate of the tax imposed by subsection (a) for such taxable year. ``(3) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable for any taxable year by reason of this subsection exceeds the tax imposed by this section for such year, then (in lieu of treating such excess as an overpayment) the sum of-- ``(A) such excess, plus ``(B) the product of such excess and the 3-month Treasury rate for the last month of such taxable year, shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this section for the following taxable year. ``(4) 3-month treasury rate.--For purposes of this subsection, the 3-month Treasury rate is the rate determined by the Secretary based on the average market yield (during any 1- month period selected by the Secretary and ending in the calendar month in which the determination is made) on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States with remaining periods to maturity of 3 months or less.''. (b) Tax on Noncash Compensation Provided to Employees Not Engaged in Business Activity.--Section 4977 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4977. TAX ON NONCASH COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES NOT ENGAGED IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY. ``(a) Imposition of Tax.--There is hereby imposed a tax equal to 17 percent of the value of excludable compensation provided during the calendar year by an employer for the benefit of employees to whom this section applies. ``(b) Liability for Tax.--The tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the employer. ``(c) Excludable Compensation.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term `excludable compensation' means any remuneration for services performed as an employee other than-- ``(1) wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash, ``(2) remuneration for services performed outside the United States, and ``(3) retirement contributions to or under any plan or arrangement which makes retirement distributions (as defined in section 63(c)). ``(d) Employees to Whom Section Applies.--This section shall apply to an employee who is employed in any activity by-- ``(1) any organization which is exempt from taxation under this chapter, or ``(2) any agency or instrumentality of the United States, any State or political subdivision of a State, or the District of Columbia.''. SEC. 103. SIMPLIFICATION OF RULES RELATING TO QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS. (a) In General.--The following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are hereby repealed: (1) Nondiscrimination rules.-- (A) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 401(a) (relating to nondiscrimination requirements). (B) Sections 401(a)(10)(B) and 416 (relating to top heavy plans). (C) Section 401(a)(17) (relating to compensation limit). (D) Paragraphs (3), (6), and (26) of section 401(a), and section 410(b) (relating to minimum participation and coverage requirements). (E) Paragraphs (3), (8), (11), (12), and (13) of section 401(k), and section 4979 (relating to actual deferral percentage). (F) Section 401(l) (relating to permitted disparity in plan contributions or benefits). (G) Section 401(m) (relating to nondiscrimination test for matching contributions and employee contributions). (H) Paragraphs (1)(D) and (12) of section 403(b) (relating to nondiscrimination requirements). (I) Paragraphs (3) and (6) (other than subparagraph (A)(i) thereof) of section 408(k) (relating to simplified employee pensions). (2) Contribution limits.-- (A) Sections 401(a)(16), 402(h)(2), 403(b) (3) and (4), and 415 (relating to limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified plans). (B) Sections 401(a)(30), 402(g), and 403(b)(1)(E) (relating to limitation on exclusion for elective deferrals). (C) Paragraphs (3) and (7) of section 404(a) (relating to percentage of compensation limits). (D) Section 404(l) (relating to limit on includible compensation). (3) Restrictions on distributions.-- (A) Section 72(t) (relating to 10 percent additional tax on early distributions from qualified retirement plans). (B) Sections 401(a)(9), 403(b)(10), and 4974 (relating to minimum distribution rules). (C) Section 402(e)(4) (relating to net unrealized appreciation). (4) Special requirements for plan benefitting self-employed individuals.--Subsections (a)(10)(A) and (d) of section 401. (5) Prohibition of tax-exempt organizations and governments from having qualified cash or deferred arrangements.--Section 401(k)(4)(B). (b) Employer Reversions of Excess Pension Assets Permitted Subject Only to Income Inclusion.-- (1) Repeal of tax on employer reversions.--Section 4980 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. (2) Employer reversions permitted without plan termination.--Section 420 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 420. TRANSFERS OF EXCESS PENSION ASSETS. ``(a) In General.--If there is a qualified transfer of any excess pension assets of a defined benefit plan (other than a multiemployer plan) to an employer-- ``(1) a trust which is part of such plan shall not be treated as failing to meet the requirements of section 401(a) or any other provision of law solely by reason of such transfer (or any other action authorized under this section), and ``(2) such transfer shall not be treated as a prohibited transaction for purposes of section 4975. The gross income of the employer shall include the amount of any qualified transfer made during the taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Transfer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified transfer' means a transfer-- ``(A) of excess pension assets of a defined benefit plan to the employer, and ``(B) with respect to which the vesting requirements of subsection (c) are met in connection with the plan. ``(2) Only 1 transfer per year.--No more than 1 transfer with respect to any plan during a taxable year may be treated as a qualified transfer for purposes of this section. ``(c) Vesting Requirements of Plans Transferring Assets.--The vesting requirements of this subsection are met if the plan provides that the accrued pension benefits of any participant or beneficiary under the plan become nonforfeitable in the same manner which would be required if the plan had terminated immediately before the qualified transfer (or in the case of a participant who separated during the 1- year period ending on the date of the transfer, immediately before such separation). ``(d) Definition and Special Rule.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Excess pension assets.--The term `excess pension assets' means the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) the lesser of-- ``(i) the fair market value of the plan's assets (reduced by the prefunding balance and funding standard carryover balance determined under section 430(f)), or ``(ii) the value of plan assets as determined under section 430(g)(3) after reduction under section 430(f), over ``(B) 125 percent of the sum of the funding target and the target normal cost determined under section 430 for such plan year. ``(2) Coordination with sections 430 and 433.--In the case of a qualified transfer-- ``(A) any assets so transferred shall not, for purposes of this section and sections 430 and 433, be treated as assets in the plan, and ``(B) in the case of a CSEC plan, the plan shall be treated as having a net experience loss under section 433(b)(2)(B)(iv) in an amount equal to the amount of such transfer and for which amortization charges begin for the first plan year after the plan year in which such transfer occurs, except that such section shall be applied to such amount by substituting `10 plan years' for `5 plan years'.''. SEC. 104. REPEAL OF ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. Part VI of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. SEC. 105. REPEAL OF CREDITS. Part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. SEC. 106. REPEAL OF ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES AND OBSOLETE INCOME TAX PROVISIONS. (a) Repeal of Estate and Gift Taxes.-- (1) In general.--Subtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. (2) Effective date.--The repeal made by paragraph (1) shall apply to the estates of decedents dying, and gifts and generation-skipping transfers made, after December 31, 2021. (b) Repeal of Obsolete Income Tax Provisions.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed. (2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- (A) sections 1, 11, and 63 of such Code, as amended by this Act, (B) those provisions of chapter 1 of such Code which are necessary for determining whether or not-- (i) retirement distributions are includible in the gross income of employees, or (ii) an organization is exempt from tax under such chapter, and (C) subchapter D of such chapter 1 (relating to deferred compensation). SEC. 107. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the amendments made by this title shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. TITLE II--SUPERMAJORITY REQUIRED FOR TAX CHANGES SEC. 201. SUPERMAJORITY REQUIRED. (a) In General.--It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment thereto, or conference report thereon that includes any provision that-- (1) increases any Federal income tax rate, (2) creates any additional Federal income tax rate, (3) reduces the standard deduction, or (4) provides any exclusion, deduction, credit, or other benefit which results in a reduction in Federal revenues. (b) Waiver or Suspension.--This section may be waived or suspended in the House of Representatives or the Senate only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. <all>

SMART Act

A bill to repeal the current Internal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat tax, thereby guaranteeing economic growth and fairness for all Americans.

SMART Act Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act

Sen. Shelby, Richard C.

R

AL

H.R.3227

Armed Forces and National Security

Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021 This bill eliminates the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer surplus military property to federal and state agencies for law enforcement activities.

To repeal the military surplus program under title 10, United States Code. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. (a) In General.--Chapter 153 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2576a. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 2576a. <all>

Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021

To repeal the military surplus program under title 10, United States Code.

Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

S.4699

Science, Technology, Communications

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

Sen. Cotton, Tom

R

AR

S.2368

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act This bill modifies various provisions related to the contracting and provision of privatized military housing. Among other requirements, DOD must The bill also DOD is authorized to modify any contract entered into regarding privatized military housing to conform to changes made by this bill.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT OF OVERSIGHT OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING. (a) Oversight of Contracts and Housing Units.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 2885a. Oversight of contracts and housing units ``(a) Oversight of Contracts.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish formal written requirements and guidance for entering into and renewing contracts under this subchapter. ``(2) The Secretary-- ``(A) shall rescind a contract under this subchapter if the other party to the contract, based on credible evidence, fails to cure a material breach of such contract committed by such party within 90 days; and ``(B) shall not permit the other party to a contract rescinded under subparagraph (A) to enter into new contracts with the Secretary or undertake expansions under existing contracts with the Secretary. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary concerned, shall adopt a formal written contingency plan for the management of housing units in the event that a contract relating to those housing units is rescinded under paragraph (2)(A). ``(b) Housing Office Employees.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each housing office at a military installation consists only of employees of the military department concerned. ``(c) Inspections of Housing Units.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(A) provide for the conduct of regular building code and health inspections of housing units, consistent with industry standards, which shall include, at a minimum-- ``(i) inspection before each tenant first occupies a housing unit and again before the tenant moves out; and ``(ii) inspection during and after any new construction or renovation of a housing unit; ``(B) employ a sufficient number of independent housing inspectors with all appropriate State and local inspection certifications to conduct inspections under subparagraph (A) without notice to landlords; and ``(C) provide appropriate oversight to ensure that all maintenance for such housing units is completed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and building codes. ``(2)(A) In providing for the conduct of inspections of housing units under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall permit State and local housing inspectors to conduct inspections of such units without notice to landlords. ``(B) Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary shall notify State and local housing inspectors that they are permitted on a military installation to conduct inspections under subparagraph (A). ``(3) In this subsection, the term `independent housing inspector' means a housing inspector that is not an employee of the landlord of the housing unit being inspected, including any subsidiary of the landlord.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2885 the following new item: ``2885a. Oversight of contracts and housing units.''. (b) Treatment of Housing Laws.--Section 2890 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Treatment of Housing Laws.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all Federal, State, and local housing protections that would otherwise apply to a tenant located in a jurisdiction surrounding a military installation in the United States, including standards relating to habitability and defenses to eviction, shall apply to a tenant residing in a housing unit that is located on a military installation.''. (c) Improvement of Financial Transparency.--Section 2891c of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Financial statements equivalent to a 10-K (or successor form) for-- ``(i) the landlord; and ``(ii) each contract entered into between the landlord and the Department of Defense under this subchapter.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(c) Publication of Financial Details.--(1) Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary Defense shall publish in the Federal Register the financial details of each contract for the management of housing units. ``(2) Not later than 15 days after receiving financial statements under subsection (a)(2)(G), the Secretary shall publish on a publicly available website of the Department of Defense those financial statements.''. (d) Approval of Completed Work.--Section 2892 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Approval of Completed Work.--A landlord of a housing unit may not indicate on the maintenance work order system of the landlord that maintenance work was completed until an independent inspector approves the completion of the maintenance work in writing.''. (e) Screening and Registry of Individuals With Health Conditions Resulting From Unsafe Housing Units.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter V of chapter 169 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 2895. Screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units ``(a) Screening.--(1) The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with appropriate scientific agencies as determined by the Secretary, shall ensure that all military medical treatment facilities screen eligible individuals for covered conditions. ``(2) The Secretary may establish procedures through which screening under paragraph (1) may allow an eligible individual to be included in the registry under subsection (b). ``(b) Registry.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a registry of eligible individuals who have a covered condition. ``(2) The Secretary shall include any information in the registry under paragraph (1) that the Secretary determines necessary to ascertain and monitor the health of eligible individuals and the connection between the health of such individuals and an unsafe housing unit. ``(3) The Secretary shall develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry under paragraph (1), including how to register and the benefits of registering. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered condition' means a medical condition that is determined by the Secretary of Defense to have resulted from residing in an unsafe housing unit. ``(2) The term `eligible individual' means a member of the armed forces or a family member of a member of the armed forces who has resided in an unsafe housing unit.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2894a the following new item: ``2895. Screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units.''. SEC. 3. PRESUMPTIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDING IN PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. Presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with residing in privatized military housing ``(a) Presumption.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service described in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(2) An illness described in this paragraph is any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that-- ``(A) the Secretary determines, in consultation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, in regulations prescribed under this section to warrant a presumption of service connection by reason of having a positive association with residence in a privatized military housing unit while serving in the Armed Forces during a period determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; and ``(B) becomes manifest within the period, if any, prescribed in such regulations in a veteran who resided in a privatized military housing unit during service in the Armed Forces. ``(3) For purposes of this subsection, a veteran who resided in a privatized military housing unit while serving in the Armed Forces during the period described in paragraph (2) and who has an illness described in such paragraph shall be presumed to have developed that illness by reason of such service unless there is conclusive evidence to establish that the veteran developed that illness through another means. ``(b) Determinations Relating to Diseases.--(1) Whenever the Secretary determines, in consultation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, on the basis of sound medical and scientific evidence, that a positive association exists between residence in a privatized military housing unit and the occurrence of a disease in humans, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for that disease for the purposes of this section. ``(2) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary shall take into account all other sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary. In evaluating any study for the purpose of making such determinations, the Secretary shall take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review. ``(3) An association under paragraph (1) shall be considered to be positive for the purposes of this section if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Removal of Diseases.--Whenever a disease is removed from regulations prescribed under this section-- ``(1) a veteran who was awarded compensation for such disease on the basis of the presumption provided in subsection (a) before the effective date of the removal shall continue to be entitled to receive compensation on that basis; and ``(2) a survivor of a veteran who was awarded dependency and indemnity compensation for the death of a veteran resulting from such disease on the basis of such presumption shall continue to be entitled to receive dependency and indemnity compensation on such basis. ``(d) Privatized Military Housing Unit Defined.--In this section, the term `privatized military housing unit' means a housing unit under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumptions of service connection for illnesses associated with residing in privatized military housing.''. SEC. 4. HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF VETERANS WHO RESIDED IN PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING. (a) In General.--Subchapter VIII of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1787 the following new section: ``Sec. 1787A. Health care of family members of veterans who resided in privatized military housing ``(a) In General.--A family member of a veteran described in paragraph (3) of section 1119(a) of this title who resided in a privatized military housing unit during the period described in paragraph (2) of such section, or who was in utero during such period while the mother of such family member resided in such housing unit, shall be eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Secretary for any covered illness that is associated with residing in a privatized military housing unit during such period. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered illness' means an illness described in section 1119(a)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `privatized military housing unit' has the meaning given that term in section 1119(d) of this title.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1787 the following new item: ``1787A. Health care of family members of veterans who resided in privatized military housing.''. SEC. 5. ETHICAL LIMITATIONS RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING ENTITIES. (a) In General.--Section 208 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) In this subsection, the term `covered individual' means an individual-- ``(A) who-- ``(i) is serving as a Member of Congress (as defined in section 2106 of title 5); and ``(ii) serves on the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate or the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; ``(B) who is an employee (as defined in section 2105 of title 5) of the Department of Defense who is serving-- ``(i) in a Senior Executive Service position (as defined in section 3132 of title 5); ``(ii) in a position on the Executive Schedule under subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5; or ``(iii) in any other position for which the rate of compensation is at or above the minimum rate of compensation for a Senior Executive Service position in the Department of Defense; or ``(C) who is a member of the Armed Forces serving in a position for which the pay grade is at or above level O-7. ``(2) A covered individual may not own any interest (other than as part of a widely-held investment fund described in section 102(f)(8) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)) in an entity that owns or manages a housing unit under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10.''. (b) Civil Enforcement.--Section 216 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``(which shall not include a violation of subsection (e) of such section 208)'' after ``208''; (2) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by inserting ``or a violation of section 208(e)'' after ``209 of this title''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the first sentence, by inserting ``or a violation of section 208(e)'' after ``209 of this title''; and (B) in the second sentence, by inserting ``or violation'' after ``such an offense''. SEC. 6. CLARIFICATION OF PROHIBITION AGAINST COLLECTION FROM TENANTS OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING UNITS OF AMOUNTS IN ADDITION TO RENT. Section 2891a(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``the any'' each place it appears and inserting ``any''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Costs incurred to modify or upgrade a housing unit to comply with standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and facilitate occupancy of the housing unit by an individual with a disability (as defined in section 3 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12102)) may not be considered optional services under paragraph (2)(A)(i) or another exception to the prohibition in paragraph (1) against collection from tenants of housing units of amounts in addition to rent.''. SEC. 7. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS. The Secretary of Defense may modify any contract entered into under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes of carrying out this Act and the amendments made by this Act. <all>

Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities, and for other purposes.

Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

H.R.1203

International Affairs

Iran Nuclear Verification Act This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or any other agreement with Iran that relates to Iran's nuclear program until the President makes certain certifications. The JCPOA is an agreement, signed by Iran and several other world powers (including the United States), that places restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for certain sanctions relief. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018. The United States may not become a party to any such agreement until the President certifies to Congress that United Nations nuclear inspectors are allowed full access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities, and that they have completed their comprehensive report relating to those facilities.

To limit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Nuclear Verification Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES FROM REJOINING THE JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States may not become a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or to any other agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran until the President certifies to Congress that nuclear inspectors of the United Nations-- (1) are allowed full access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities; and (2) have completed their comprehensive report relating to Iran's nuclear facilities. (b) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Defined.--In this section, the term ``Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action'' means the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. <all>

Iran Nuclear Verification Act

To limit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran Nuclear Verification Act

Rep. McClain, Lisa C.

R

MI

H.R.4159

Law

Courtroom Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

Courtroom Dogs Act

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Courtroom Dogs Act

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay

D

PA

S.3593

Health

Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act This bill expands and otherwise modifies coverage of telehealth services under Medicare until two years after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill (1) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), (2) allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, (3) conditions payment for certain high-cost laboratory tests and durable medical equipment that are ordered via telehealth on at least one in-person visit during the preceding 12-month period, and (4) allows Schedule II through V controlled substances to be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video. The bill also generally extends any Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency until two years after the emergency ends. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must report on the effects of changes that were made during the emergency period with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.

To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth services covered by Medicare and to evaluate the impact of telehealth services on Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Extension of telehealth services. Sec. 3. Temporary requirements for provision of high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests. Sec. 4. Requirement to submit NPI number for telehealth billing. Sec. 5. Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. Sec. 6. Telehealth flexibilities for critical access hospitals. Sec. 7. Use of telehealth for the dispensing of controlled substances by means of the internet. Sec. 8. Study on the effects of changes to telehealth under the Medicare and Medicaid programs during the COVID-19 emergency. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES. Section 1135(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Two-year extension of telehealth services following the covid-19 emergency period.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a waiver or modification of requirements pursuant to subsection (b)(8) shall terminate on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (g)(1)(B).''. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF HIGH-COST DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY TESTS. (a) High-Cost Durable Medical Equipment.--Section 1834(a)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(1)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(vi) Standards for high-cost durable medical equipment.-- ``(I) Limitation on payment for high-cost durable medical equipment.-- During the 2-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), payment may not be made under this subsection for high-cost durable medical equipment ordered by a physician or other practitioner described in clause (ii) via telehealth for an individual, unless such physician or practitioner furnished to such individual a service in person at least once during the 12-month period prior to ordering such high-cost durable medical equipment. ``(II) High-cost durable medical equipment defined.--For purposes of this clause, the term `high-cost durable medical equipment' means, with respect to a year, durable medical equipment for which payment may be made under paragraphs (2) through (8), the price under the clinical lab fee schedule which for such year is in the highest quartile of national purchase prices of durable medical equipment payable for such year. ``(vii) Audit of providers and practitioners furnishing a high volume of durable medical equipment via telehealth.-- ``(I) Identification of providers.--During the 2-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), Medicare administrative contractors shall conduct reviews, on a schedule determined by the Secretary, of claims for durable medical equipment prescribed by a physician or other practitioner described in clause (ii) during the 12-month period preceding such review to identify physicians or other practitioners with respect to whom at least 90 percent of all durable medical equipment prescribed by such physician or practitioner during such period was prescribed pursuant to a telehealth visit. ``(II) Audit.--In the case of a physician or practitioner identified under subclause (I), with respect to a 12-month period described in such subclause, the Medicare administrative contractors shall conduct audits of all claims for durable medical equipment prescribed by such physicians or practitioners to determine whether such claims comply with the requirements for coverage under this title.''. (b) High-Cost Laboratory Tests.--Section 1834A(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Requirement for high-cost laboratory tests.-- ``(A) Limitation on payment for high-cost laboratory tests.--During the 2-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), payment may not be made under this subsection for a high-cost laboratory test ordered by a physician or practitioner via telehealth for an individual, unless such physician or practitioner furnished to such individual a service in person at least once during the 12-month period prior to ordering such high-cost laboratory test. ``(B) High-cost laboratory test defined.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `high-cost laboratory test' means, with respect to a year, a laboratory test for which payment may be made under this section, and the purchase price of which for such year is in the highest quartile of purchase prices of laboratory tests for such year. ``(7) Audit of laboratory testing ordered pursuant to telehealth visit.-- ``(A) Identification of providers.--During the 2- year period beginning on the day after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), Medicare administrative contractors shall conduct periodic reviews, on a schedule determined by the Secretary, of claims for laboratory tests prescribed by a physician or practitioner during the 12-month period preceding such review to identify physicians or other practitioners with respect to whom at least 90 percent of all laboratory tests prescribed by such physician or practitioner during such period were prescribed pursuant to a telehealth visit. ``(B) Audit.--In the case of a physician or practitioner identified under subparagraph (A), with respect to a 12-month period described in such subparagraph, the Medicare administrative contractors shall conduct audits of all claims for laboratory tests prescribed by such physicians or practitioners during such period to determine whether such claims comply with the requirements for coverage under this title.''. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT NPI NUMBER FOR TELEHEALTH BILLING. Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence of paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (8) and (9)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Requirement to submit npi number for telehealth billing.--During the 2-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), payment may not be made under this subsection for telehealth services furnished by a physician or practitioner unless such physician or practitioner submits a claim for payment under the national provider identification number assigned to such physician or practitioner.''. SEC. 5. FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS AND RURAL HEALTH CLINICS. Section 1834(m)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by inserting ``and the 2-year period after such emergency period'' after ``period''; (2) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and the 2-year period immediately following such emergency period'' after ``1135(g)(1)(B)''; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Payment.-- ``(i) In general.--A telehealth service furnished by a Federally qualified health center or a rural health clinic to an individual pursuant to this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph shall be deemed to be so furnished to such individual as an outpatient of such clinic or facility (as applicable) for purposes of paragraph (1) or (3), respectively, of section 1861(aa) and payable as a Federally qualified health center service or rural health clinic service (as applicable) under the prospective payment system established under section 1834(o) or under section 1833(a)(3), respectively. ``(ii) Treatment of costs for fqhc pps calculations and rhc air calculations.--Costs associated with the delivery of telehealth services by a Federally qualified health center or rural health clinic serving as a distant site pursuant to this paragraph shall be considered allowable costs for purposes of the prospective payment system established under section 1834(o) and any payment methodologies developed under section 1833(a)(3), as applicable.''. SEC. 6. TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES FOR CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS. Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)), as amended by section 4, is amended-- (1) in the first sentence of paragraph (1), by striking ``and (9)'' and inserting ``, (9) and (10)''; (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``paragraph (8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (8) and (10)''; (3) in paragraph (4)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (8) and (10)''; (B) in subparagraph (F)(i), by striking ``paragraph (8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (8) and (10)''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) Telehealth flexibilities for critical access hospitals.-- ``(A) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this paragraph and ending on the date that is 2 years after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), the following shall apply: ``(i) The Secretary shall pay for telehealth services that are furnished via a telecommunications system by a critical access hospital, including any practitioner authorized to provide such services within the facility, that is a qualified provider (as defined in subparagraph (B)) to an eligible telehealth individual enrolled under this part notwithstanding that the critical access hospital providing the telehealth service is not at the same location as the beneficiary, if such services complement a plan of care that includes in-person care at some point, as may be appropriate. ``(ii) The amount of payment to a critical access hospital that serves as a distant site for such a telehealth service shall be determined under subparagraph (B). ``(iii) For purposes of this subsection-- ``(I) the term `distant site' includes a critical access hospital that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual; ``(II) the term `qualified provider' means, with respect to a telehealth service described in clause (i) that is furnished to an eligible telehealth individual, a critical access hospital that has an established patient relationship with such individual as defined by the State in which the individual is located; and ``(III) the term `telehealth services' includes behavioral health services and any other outpatient critical access hospital service that is furnished using telehealth to the extent that payment codes corresponding to services identified by the Secretary under clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (4)(F) are listed on the corresponding claim for such critical access hospital service. ``(B) Payment.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the amount of payment to a critical access hospital that serves as a distant site that furnishes a telehealth service to an eligible telehealth individual under this paragraph shall be equal to 101 percent of the reasonable costs of the hospital in providing such services, unless the hospital makes an election under paragraph (2) of section 1834(g) to be paid for such services based on the methodology described in such paragraph. Telehealth services furnished by a critical access hospital shall be counted for purposes of determining the provider productivity rate of the critical access hospital for purposes of payment under such section. ``(C) Implementation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may implement this paragraph through program instruction, interim final rule, or otherwise.''. SEC. 7. USE OF TELEHEALTH FOR THE DISPENSING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET. Section 309(e)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 829(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(i)-- (A) by striking ``at least 1 in-person medical evaluation'' and inserting the following: ``at least-- ``(I) 1 in-person medical evaluation''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subclause and ending on the date that is 2 years after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), for purposes of prescribing a controlled substance in schedules II through V, 1 telehealth evaluation; or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) The term `telehealth evaluation' means a medical evaluation that is conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws by a practitioner (other than a pharmacist) who is at a location remote from the patient and is communicating with the patient using a telecommunications system referred to in section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)) that includes, at a minimum, audio and video equipment permitting two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and distant site practitioner. ``(ii) Nothing in clause (i) shall be construed to imply that 1 telehealth evaluation demonstrates that a prescription has been issued for a legitimate medical purpose within the usual course of professional practice. ``(iii) A practitioner who prescribes the drugs or combination of drugs that are covered under section 303(g)(2)(C) using the authority under subparagraph (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph shall adhere to nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of patients with opioid use disorders and a diversion control plan, as those terms are defined in section 8.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph.''. SEC. 8. STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES TO TELEHEALTH UNDER THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall conduct a study and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate an interim report on any changes made to the provision or availability of telehealth services under part A or B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (including by reason of the amendments made to the Controlled Substances Act under section 7) since the start of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). Such report shall include the following: (1) A summary of utilization of all health care services furnished under such part A or B during such emergency period, including the number of telehealth visits (broken down by service type, the number of such visits furnished via audio- visual technology, the number of such visits furnished via audio-only technology, and the number of such visits furnished by a Federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or community health center, respectively, if practicable), in- person outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and emergency department visits. (2) A description of any changes in utilization patterns for the care settings described in paragraph (1) over the course of such emergency period compared to such patterns prior to such emergency period. (3) An analysis of utilization of telehealth services under such part A or B during such emergency period, broken down by race and ethnicity, geographic region, and income level (as measured directly or indirectly, such as by patient's zip code tabulation area median income as publicly reported by the United States Census Bureau), and of any trends in such utilization during such emergency period, so broken down. Such analysis may not include any personally identifiable information or protected health information. (4) A description of expenditures and any savings under such part A or B attributable to use of such telehealth services during such emergency period. (5) A description of any instances of fraud identified by the Secretary, acting through the Office of the Inspector General or other relevant agencies and departments, with respect to such telehealth services furnished under such part A or B during such emergency period and a comparison of the number of such instances with the number of instances of fraud so identified with respect to in-person services so furnished during such emergency period. (6) A description of any privacy concerns with respect to the furnishing of such telehealth services (such as cybersecurity or ransomware concerns), including a description of any actions taken by the Secretary, acting through the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center or other relevant agencies and departments, during such emergency period to assist health care providers secure telecommunications systems. (7) Identification of common ICD-10 codes billed via telehealth, comparing measures of quality and outcomes between telehealth care and in-person care for the same category of service. (8) Recommendations regarding the permanency of the waivers and authorities under the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study and submitting the report under subsection (a), the Secretary-- (1) shall consult with-- (A) the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission; (B) the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission; (C) the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services; and (D) other stakeholders determined appropriate by the Secretary, such as patients, tribal communities, medical professionals, health facilities, State medical boards, State nursing boards, telehealth providers, health professional liability providers, public and private payers, and State leaders; and (2) shall endeavor to include as many racially, ethnically, geographically, and professionally diverse perspectives as possible. (c) Final Report.--Not later than 18 months after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), the Secretary shall-- (1) update and finalize the interim report under subsection (a); and (2) submit such updated and finalized report to the committees specified in such subsection. (d) Grants for Medicaid Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary shall award grants to States with a State plan (or waiver of such plan) in effect under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r) that submit an application under this subsection for purposes of enabling such States to study and submit reports to the Secretary on any changes made to the provision or availability of telehealth services under such plans (or such waivers) during such period. (2) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), a State shall-- (A) provide benefits for telehealth services under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) in effect under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r); (B) be able to differentiate telehealth from in- person visits within claims data submitted under such plan (or such waiver) during such period; and (C) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information (including the amount of the grant requested) as the Secretary may require. (3) Use of funds.--A State shall use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to conduct a study and report findings regarding the effects of changes to telehealth services offered under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) of such State under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) during such period in accordance with paragraph (4). (4) Reports.-- (A) Interim report.--Not later 1 year after the date a State receives a grant under this subsection, the State shall submit to the Secretary an interim report that-- (i) details any changes made to the provision or availability of telehealth benefits (such as eligibility, coverage, or payment changes) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) of the State under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) during the emergency period described in paragraph (1); and (ii) contains-- (I) a summary and description of the type described in paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, of subsection (a); and (II) to the extent practicable, an analysis of the type described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), except that any reference in such subsection to ``such part A or B'' shall, for purposes of subclauses (I) and (II), be treated as a reference to such State plan (or waiver). (B) Final report.--Not later than 3 years after the date a State receives a grant under this subsection, the State shall update and finalize the interim report and submit such final report to the Secretary. (C) Report by secretary.--Not later than the earlier of the date that is 1 year after the submission of all final reports under subparagraph (B) and December 31, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the grant program, including a summary of the reports received from States under this paragraph. (5) Modification authority.--The Secretary may modify any deadline described in paragraph (4) or any information required to be included in a report made under this subsection to provide flexibility for States to modify the scope of the study and timeline for such reports. (6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide such technical assistance as may be necessary to a State receiving a grant under this subsection in order to assist such State in conducting studies and submitting reports under this subsection. (7) State.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Medicare.--For the purpose of carrying out subsections (a) through (c), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Medicaid.--For the purpose of carrying out subsection (d), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. <all>

Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act

A bill to amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth services covered by Medicare and to evaluate the impact of telehealth services on Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine

D

NV

H.R.4173

Taxation

Tax-Free Pell Grant Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax-Free Pell Grant Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF PELL GRANT EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME. (a) In General.--Paragraph section 117(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``received by an individual'' and all that follows and inserting ``received by an individual-- ``(A) as a scholarship or fellowship grant to the extent the individual establishes that, in accordance with the conditions of the grant, such amount was used for qualified tuition and related expenses, or ``(B) as a Federal Pell Grant under section 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY AND LIFETIME LEARNING CREDITS. (a) In General.--Section 25A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``tuition and fees'' inserting ``tuition, fees, computer or peripheral equipment, child and dependent care expenses, and course materials'', (B) by striking subparagraph (D), and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(D) Child and dependent care expenses.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `child and dependent care expenses' means amounts paid for the following expenses, but only if such expenses are incurred to enable the taxpayer to be enrolled in an eligible educational institution for any period for which there are 1 or more qualifying individuals with respect to the taxpayer: ``(I) expenses for household services, and ``(II) expenses for the care of a qualifying individual. Such term shall not include any amount paid for services outside the taxpayer's household at a camp where the qualifying individual stays overnight. ``(ii) Qualifying individual.--The term `qualifying individual' has the meaning given such term in section 21(b)(1). ``(iii) Exception, dependent care centers.--Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of section 21(b)(2) shall apply, except the term `child and dependent care expenses' shall be substituted for the term `employment-related expenses' each place it appears in such subparagraphs. ``(E) Child and dependent care expenses only qualified expenses when claimed by eligible student.-- Amounts paid for an expense described in subparagraph (E) may not be taken into account under this paragraph for a taxable year unless required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual described in subparagraph (A)(i) or subparagraph (A)(ii). ``(F) Computer or peripheral equipment.-- ``(i) Defined.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `computer or peripheral equipment' means expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the individual during any of the years the individual is enrolled at an eligible educational institution. ``(ii) Dollar limit on amount creditable.-- The aggregate of the amounts paid or expenses incurred for computer or peripheral equipment which may be taken into account under this paragraph for a taxable year by the taxpayer shall not exceed $1,000.'', and (2) in subsection (g)(5)-- (A) in the heading, by adding ``or credit'' at the end, and (B) by inserting ``or credit'' after ``a deduction''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

Tax-Free Pell Grant Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.

Tax-Free Pell Grant Act

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

S.432

Environmental Protection

Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021 or the FREEZER Trucks Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a pilot program to award grants, rebates, or low-cost revolving loans for electrifying or retiring diesel-powered transport refrigeration units in certain heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., commercial trucks).

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a pilot program to award grants for the electrification of certain refrigerated vehicles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021'' or the ``FREEZER Trucks Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE ELECTRIFICATION OF CERTAIN REFRIGERATED VEHICLES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit.--The term ``diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit'' means a transport refrigeration unit that is powered by an independent diesel internal combustion engine. (3) Electric transport refrigeration unit.--The term ``electric transport refrigeration unit'' means a transport refrigeration unit in which the refrigeration or climate- control system is driven by an electric motor when connected to shore power infrastructure or other equipment that enables transport refrigeration units to connect to electric power, including all-electric transport refrigeration units, hybrid electric transport refrigeration units, and standby electric transport refrigeration units. (4) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a regional, State, local, or Tribal agency, or a port authority, with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality; (B) a nonprofit organization or institution that-- (i) represents, or provides pollution reduction or educational services to, individuals or organizations that own or operate heavy-duty vehicles or fleets of heavy- duty vehicles; or (ii) has, as the principal purpose of the organization or institution, the promotion of air quality; (C) an individual or entity that is the owner of record of a heavy-duty vehicle or a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles that operates for the transportation and delivery of perishable goods or other goods requiring climate-controlled conditions; (D) an individual or entity that is the owner of record of a facility that operates as a warehouse or storage facility for perishable goods or other goods requiring climate-controlled conditions; and (E) a hospital or public health institution that utilizes refrigeration for storage of perishable goods or other goods requiring climate-controlled conditions. (5) Heavy-duty vehicle.--The term ``heavy-duty vehicle'' means-- (A) a commercial truck or van-- (i) used for the primary purpose of transporting perishable goods or other goods requiring climate-controlled conditions; and (ii) with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 6,000 pounds; and (B) an insulated cargo trailer used in transporting perishable goods or other goods requiring climate- controlled conditions when mounted on a semitrailer. (6) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (7) Shore power infrastructure.--The term ``shore power infrastructure'' means electrical infrastructure that provides power to the electric transport refrigeration unit of a heavy- duty vehicle when the heavy-duty vehicle is stationary on a property where the heavy-duty vehicle is parked or loaded, including a food distribution center or other location where heavy-duty vehicles congregate. (8) Transport refrigeration unit.--The term ``transport refrigeration unit'' means a climate-control system installed on a heavy-duty vehicle for the purpose of maintaining the quality of perishable goods or other goods requiring climate- controlled conditions. (b) Establishment of Pilot Program.--The Administrator shall establish a pilot program to award funds, in the form of grants, rebates, and low-cost revolving loans, as determined appropriate by the Administrator, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to carry out projects described in subsection (c). (c) Projects.--An eligible entity receiving an award of funds under the pilot program may use those funds only for 1 or more of the following projects: (1) Transport refrigeration unit replacement.--A project to retrofit a heavy-duty vehicle by-- (A) replacing or retrofitting an existing diesel- powered transport refrigeration unit in the heavy-duty vehicle with an electric transport refrigeration unit; and (B) retiring the replaced diesel-powered transport refrigeration unit for scrappage. (2) Shore power infrastructure.--A project to purchase and install shore power infrastructure or other equipment that enables transport refrigeration units to connect to electric power and operate without using diesel fuel. (d) Maximum Amounts.--The amount of an award of funds under the pilot program to an eligible entity shall not exceed-- (1) with respect to the costs of a project described in subsection (c)(1), 75 percent of those costs; and (2) with respect to the costs of a project described in subsection (c)(2), 55 percent of those costs. (e) Applications.--To be eligible to receive an award of funds under the pilot program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require, including-- (1) a description of the air quality in the area served by the eligible entity, including a description of how the air quality is affected by diesel emissions from heavy-duty vehicles; (2) a description of the project proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity, including-- (A) any technology to be used or funded by the eligible entity; and (B) a description of the heavy-duty vehicle or vehicles of the eligible entity that will be retrofitted, if any, including-- (i) the number of those heavy-duty vehicles; (ii) the uses of those heavy-duty vehicles; (iii) the locations where those heavy-duty vehicles dock for the purpose of loading or unloading; and (iv) the routes driven by those heavy-duty vehicles, including the times at which those heavy-duty vehicles are driven; (3) an estimate of the cost of the project proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity; (4) a description of the age and expected lifetime control of the equipment used or funded by the eligible entity; and (5) a description of the provisions for the monitoring and verification of the project proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity, including to verify the scrappage of any replaced diesel-powered transport refrigeration units. (f) Priority.--In awarding funds under the pilot program, the Administrator shall give priority to proposed projects that, as determined by the Administrator-- (1) maximize public health benefits; (2) are the most cost-effective; and (3) will serve the communities that are most polluted by diesel motor emissions, including communities that the Administrator identifies as being in either nonattainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards for a criteria pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409), particularly for-- (A) ozone; and (B) particulate matter. (g) Data Release.--Not later than 120 days after the date on which an award of funds is made under the pilot program, the Administrator shall publish on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency, in a downloadable electronic database, information with respect to that award of funds, including-- (1) the name and location of the recipient; (2) the total amount of funds awarded; (3) the intended use or uses of the awarded funds; (4) the date on which the award of funds was approved; (5) if applicable, an estimate of any air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions avoided as a result of the project funded by the award; and (6) any other data the Administrator determines to be necessary for an evaluation of the use and effect of awarded funds provided under the pilot program. (h) Reports to Congress.-- (1) Annual report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the pilot program, and annually thereafter until the amounts made available to carry out this section are fully expended, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and make available to the public a report that describes, with respect to the applicable year-- (A) the number of applications for awards of funds received under the pilot program; (B) all awards of funds made under the pilot program, including a summary of the data described in subsection (g); (C) the estimated reduction of annual emissions of air pollutants regulated under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) and greenhouse gas emissions that is associated with the awards of funds made under the pilot program; (D) the number of awards of funds made under the pilot program for projects that serve communities described in subsection (f)(3); and (E) any other data the Administrator determines to be necessary to describe the implementation, outcomes, or effectiveness of the pilot program. (2) Final report.-- (A) In general.--The Administrator shall submit to Congress and make available to the public a report containing the information described in subparagraph (B) on the date that is the earlier of-- (i) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the amounts made available to carry out this section are fully expended; and (ii) the date that is 5 years after the date on which the pilot program is established. (B) Information described.--The information referred to in subparagraph (A) is-- (i) all of the information collected for the annual reports under paragraph (1); (ii) any benefits to the environment or human health that could result from the widespread application of electric transport refrigeration units for short-haul transportation and delivery of perishable goods or other goods requiring climate-controlled conditions, including in low-income communities and communities of color; (iii) any challenges or benefits that recipients of awards of funds under the pilot program reported with respect to the integration or use of electric transport refrigeration units and associated technologies; (iv) an assessment of the national market potential for electric transport refrigeration units; (v) an assessment of the challenges and opportunities for widespread deployment of electric transport refrigeration units, including in urban areas; and (vi) recommendations for how future Federal, State, and local programs can best support the adoption and widespread deployment of electric transport refrigeration units. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative expenses.--The Administrator may use not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) for administrative expenses to carry out this section. <all>

Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a pilot program to award grants for the electrification of certain refrigerated vehicles, and for other purposes.

FREEZER Trucks Act of 2021 Fostering and Realizing Electrification by Encouraging Zero Emission Refrigeration Trucks Act of 2021

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

H.R.5537

Health

Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2021 This bill bans cosmetics that contain certain substances.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BAN ON CERTAIN SUBSTANCES IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS. Section 601 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 361) is amended-- (a) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) If it bears or contains a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has at least 1 fully- fluorinated carbon atom, dibutyl phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance), and o-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance).''. (b) Effective Date.--Section 601(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a), takes effect beginning on January 1, 2025. <all>

Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes.

Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2021

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D.

D

IL

H.R.8022

Health

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022 This bill authorizes grants and makes other changes to facilitate the practice of medicine by international medical graduates who are lawfully present in the United States and graduated from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants for states and territories to The bill also exempts under certain circumstances such international medical graduates from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022''. TITLE I--INCENTIVIZING STATES TO ALLOW TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE BY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES SEC. 101. GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to States to develop and implement programs to allow eligible international medical graduates, for a period of up to 4 years while completing steps 1 and 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, to practice medicine in the respective State under the supervision of a fully licensed physician. (b) Definition.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible international medical graduate'' means an individual who-- (A) graduated from a school of medicine outside of the United States or Canada; and (B) is-- (i) lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (ii) admitted as a refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157); (iii) granted asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158); or (iv) an immigrant otherwise authorized to be employed in the United States. (2) The term ``State'' includes the District of Columbia and any territory of the United States. SEC. 102. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES FROM APPLICATION OF FTE CAP. (a) In General.--Section 1886(h)(4)(H) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(H)) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(vii) Exemption of certain foreign medical graduates from counting towards cap.-- ``(I) In general.--For purposes of applying the limit described in subparagraph (F), a specified resident (as defined in subclause (II)) shall not be taken into account in determining the total number of full- time equivalent residents before application of weighting factors (as determined under this paragraph) with respect to a hospital's approved medical residency training program. ``(II) Specified resident defined.--For purposes of subclause (I), the term `specified resident' means an eligible international medical graduate (as defined in section 101(b) of the Pathways to Health Care Act of 2022) who is a resident in a hospital's approved medical residency training program, but only if such hospital-- ``(aa) has in effect an agreement with a Federally qualified health center under which residents training in such program spend time training at such center; ``(bb) is located in a State that allows such eligible international medical graduates to practice medicine as described in section 101(a) of such Act; and ``(cc) predominantly serves medically underserved populations (as defined in section 330(b)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), as determined by the Secretary.''. (b) Study on Removal of Resident Cap.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the possibility of removing the resident cap under section 1886(h)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)(F)). TITLE II--ASSISTING INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES DURING PURSUIT OF LICENSURE SEC. 201. GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to States to provide assistance to eligible international medical graduates while such graduates are completing steps 1 and 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. (b) Covered Assistance.--Assistance provided to an eligible international medical graduate pursuant to this section may include paying the costs of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, career counseling, case management, classes in English as a second language, assistance in diploma verification, and test preparation courses. (c) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``eligible international medical graduate'' and ``State'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 101. <all>

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022

To address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering the health care workforce, and for other purposes.

International Medical Graduates Assistance Act of 2022

Rep. Smith, Adam

D

WA

S.4286

Health

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit. Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

To direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traumatic Brain Injury and Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act'' or the ``TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2,900,000 emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths were related to traumatic brain injury in the United States in 2014. (2) Effects of traumatic brain injury (referred to in this section as ``TBI'') can be short-term or long-term, and include impaired thinking or memory, movement, vision or hearing, or emotional functioning, such as personality changes or depression. (3) As of the date of enactment of this Act, between 3,200,000 and 5,300,000 persons are living with a TBI-related disability in the United States. (4) About 7 or 8 percent of individuals in the United States will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (referred to in this section as ``PTSD'') at some point in their lives, and about 8,000,000 adults have PTSD during the course of a given year. (5) TBI and PTSD have been recognized as the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (6) According to the Department of Defense, 383,000 men and women deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan sustained a brain injury while in the line of duty between 2000 and 2018. (7) Approximately 13.5 percent of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom screen positive for PTSD, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (8) About 12 percent of Gulf War veterans have PTSD in a given year, while about 30 percent of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD in their lifetime. (9) Physical signs of TBI can include motor impairment, dizziness or poor balance, slurred speech, impaired depth perception, or impaired verbal memory, while physical signs of PTSD can include agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, fear, severe anxiety, or mistrust. (10) Physical signs of TBI and PTSD often overlap with physical signs of alcohol or drug impairment, which complicate a first responder's ability to quickly and effectively identify an individual's condition. SEC. 3. CREATION OF A TBI AND PTSD TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. Part HH of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10651 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 2991 (34 U.S.C. 10651)-- (A) in subsection (h)(1)(A), by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, including the training developed under section 2993''; and (B) in subsection (o), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice to carry out this section $54,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2993. CREATION OF TBI AND PTSD TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in consultation with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall-- ``(1) solicit best practices regarding techniques to interact with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, an acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder from first responder, brain injury, veteran, and mental health organizations, health care and mental health providers, hospital emergency departments, and other relevant stakeholders; and ``(2) develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders (as that term is defined in section 3025) that provide-- ``(A) information on the conditions and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, an acquired brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder; ``(B) techniques to interact with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, an acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder; and ``(C) information on how to recognize persons who have a traumatic brain injury, an acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder. ``(b) Use of Training Tools at Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites.--The Attorney General shall ensure that not less than 1 Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Site designated by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance uses the training tools developed under subsection (a)(2). ``(c) Police Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.--The Attorney General shall make the training tools developed under subsection (a)(2) available as part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.''. SEC. 4. SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS WITH TBI. Section 393C of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b-1d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Law Enforcement and First Responder Surveillance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall implement concussion data collection and analysis to determine the prevalence and incidence of concussion among first responders (as such term is defined in section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705)). ``(2) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Director of the National Institutes of Health and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress a report that contains the findings of the surveillance conducted under paragraph (1). The report shall include surveillance data and recommendations for resources for first responders who have experienced traumatic brain injury.''. <all>

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

A bill to direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

S.845

Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employee Access to Information Act This bill prohibits personnel retaliation against federal employees and applicants for employment who file requests under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act or who seek related administrative or judicial actions.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to protect Federal employees from retaliation for the lawful use of Federal records, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Employee Access to Information Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTIONS AGAINST RETALIATION FOR LAWFUL USE OF FEDERAL RECORDS BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. (a) Protection Against Retaliation.--Section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) the employee or applicant for employment-- ``(i) making a request for information pursuant to section 552 (commonly referred to as the `Freedom of Information Act') or subsection (d) of section 552a (commonly referred to as the `Privacy Act of 1974'); or ``(ii) pursuing any administrative or judicial action with respect to such request, including seeking assistance or to engage in dispute resolution, as described in section 552;''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Title 5.--Sections 1214, 1215(a)(3)(B), 1221, 2302, and 7703 of title 5, United States Code, are amended by striking ``or (D)'' in each instance and inserting ``(D), or (E)''. (2) Whistleblower protection enhancement act of 2012.-- Section 116(b)(1)(A) of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (31 U.S.C. 1116 note) is amended by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''. <all>

Federal Employee Access to Information Act

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to protect Federal employees from retaliation for the lawful use of Federal records, and for other purposes.

Federal Employee Access to Information Act

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J.

D

VT

H.R.3750

Transportation and Public Works

Equity in Transit Service Planning Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue best practices to assist providers of public transportation with defining major service changes for purposes of complying with federal civil rights laws. The bill also requires that, within three years of DOT issuing the best practices, the Transit Cooperative Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences must review how providers define major service changes. Under current law, public transportation providers must evaluate the impact of major service changes on minority and low-income populations. Typically, a major service change is presented as a numerical standard (e.g., a change that affects more than a given number of route miles or hours) with the standards set by the providers.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue best practices for providers of public transportation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Equity in Transit Service Planning Act''. SEC. 2. EQUITY IN TRANSIT SERVICE PLANNING. (a) Best Practices.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Assistance to providers of public transit.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue nonbinding best practices to assist providers of public transportation in setting the threshold for a major service change as described in Circular 4702.1B of the Federal Transit Administration. (B) Specific providers of public transit.--For the purposes of this Act, the term ``providers of public transportation'' means providers that operate 50 or more fixed route vehicles in peak service and are located in an urbanized area of 200,000 or more in population. (2) Best practices.--In developing the best practices described in paragraph (1), the Secretary-- (A) shall issue specific recommendations for setting the threshold of a major service change, which shall include, at a minimum, recommendations related to-- (i) changes in hours of operations, including consideration of changes during nonpeak hours; (ii) changes in the frequency of service; (iii) changes in coverage, including the opening and closing of stations and stops and the changing of routes; and (iv) the use of route-specific analyses in addition to service-area level analyses; (B) shall recommend specific percentage change standards for the elements described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (A) to assist providers of public transportation in setting the threshold for a major service change in a manner that ensures meaningful analyses and the provision of equitable service; and (C) may issue different best practices for providers of public transportation of different sizes and service types. (b) Transit Cooperative Research Program Report.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 3 years after the issuance of the best practices described in subsection (a), the Transit Cooperative Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a review of the manner in which providers of public transportation define the threshold for a major service change for purposes of compliance with Circular 4702.1B of the Federal Transit Administration, including-- (A) a survey of the standards used by providers of public transportation to define the threshold for a major service change; (B) a review of the differences in standards used to define the threshold for a major service change for providers of public transportation of different sizes and service types; (C) information on the considerations used by providers of public transportation when defining the threshold for a major service change; and (D) the extent to which providers of public transportation are using the best practices described in subsection (a). (2) Report.--After the completion of the review described in paragraph (1), the National Academy of Sciences shall issue a report on the findings of the review and submit such report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. <all>

Equity in Transit Service Planning Act

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue best practices for providers of public transportation.

Equity in Transit Service Planning Act

Rep. Brown, Anthony G.

D

MD

S.3326

Armed Forces and National Security

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act This bill modifies restrictions on the Department of Defense in relation to the acquisition of specified printed circuit boards, including those that are components of a defense security system.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``specified type of'' after ``means any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(as such terms are defined under sections 103 and 103a of title 41, respectively)''; and (iii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) is a component of-- ``(i) a defense security system; or ``(ii) a system, other than a defense security system, that transmits or stores information and which the Secretary identifies as national security sensitive in the contract under which such printed circuit board is acquired.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network; and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2).''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); and ``(B) either-- ``(i) the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or ``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. (b) Modification of Independent Assessment of Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 841(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022''; (B) by striking ``shall seek to enter'' and inserting ``shall enter''; (C) by striking ``to include printed circuit boards in commercial products or services, or in'' and inserting ``to printed circuit boards in other commercial or''; and (D) by striking ``the scope of mission critical'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``types of systems other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code) that should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''. <all>

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act

A bill to modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes.

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

S.2243

Agriculture and Food

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies and provides additional funding for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), with a particular focus on greenhouse gas reduction. Under the program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. As part of the selection criteria for a grant or loan from the program, USDA must consider the potential of a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide other climate benefits. The bill also prohibits USDA from imposing restrictions on the quantity of energy that is generated under a grant or loan. Further, the bill expands the program by making agricultural producer cooperatives, electric cooperatives, and nongovernmental organizations eligible for financial assistance under the program. The bill also (1) increases from 25% to 50% the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by a grant, and (2) establishes a reserve fund to provide grants and other financial assistance related to underutilized renewable energy technologies. In addition, USDA must study dual-use energy systems (i.e., systems where both renewable energy and agricultural production occur on the same piece of land) and ensure that grant and loan recipients receive outreach, technical assistance, and education concerning such systems.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; (C) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``(referred to in this section as the `Program')'' after ``Program''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Climate benefits.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in projects funded by grants and other financial assistance under the Program.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (G); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) a producer cooperative; ``(F) a nongovernmental organization; and''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(G) the potential of the proposed program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide other climate benefits.''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (i) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``producers'' and inserting ``producers, producer cooperatives, electric cooperatives,''; and (ii) in clause (ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``producers'' and inserting ``producers, producer cooperatives, and electric cooperatives''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: ``(G) the potential of the renewable energy system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and result in other climate benefits; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; (4) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (i), respectively; (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Streamlined Application Process.--The Office of Rural Development shall develop a streamlined application process, including within each tier described in subsection (c)(4), under which an entity may apply for a grant under subsection (b), financial assistance under subsection (c), or both.''; (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Outreach'' and inserting ``Outreach, Technical Assistance, and Education''; (B) by striking ``that adequate'' and inserting the following: ``that-- ``(1) adequate''; (C) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) outreach, technical assistance, and education is provided to recipients of grants and other financial assistance under the Program relating to integrating renewable energy projects on land shared with crops or livestock.''; (7) by inserting after subsection (f) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(g) Study.-- ``(1) Definition of dual-use energy system.--In this subsection, the term `dual-use energy system' means a system under which renewable energy production and agricultural production, including crop or animal production, occur together on the same piece of land. ``(2) Study.--The Secretary shall carry out a study on dual-use energy systems. ``(3) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study carried out under paragraph (2), which shall include a recommendation as to whether the scope of grants and other financial assistance under the Program should be expanded to cover projects that generate more energy without significantly impacting farm operations or leading to the conversion of existing farm land. ``(h) Energy Generated.--There shall not be any restriction imposed on the quantity of energy that is generated under a project funded by a grant or other financial assistance provided under the Program for the benefit of the recipient of the grant or other financial assistance.''; and (8) in subsection (i) (as so redesignated)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``expended--'' and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting ``expended, $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.''; (ii) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Of the funds''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Additional funds.--In addition to amounts made available under subparagraph (A), there is appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.''; (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(A)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Reserve fund.-- ``(A) In general.--There is established a reserve fund for the purpose of providing grants and other financial assistance under the Program relating to underused renewable energy technologies. ``(B) Funds.--For each fiscal year, not less than 15 percent of the funds made available under paragraphs (1)(A) and (3) to carry out this section for that fiscal year shall be transferred to the reserve fund established by subparagraph (A).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) is amended by striking ``subsection (f)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)''. <all>

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes.

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

S.1983

Labor and Employment

This bill requires the Department of Labor to estimate and report to Congress the number of jobs projected to be lost as a result of a specified section of the executive order titled Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis, which revoked the March 2019 permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

To require the Secretary of Labor to report to Congress an estimated number of jobs projected to be lost due to the Biden Administration revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defending Keystone Jobs Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR ON JOB LOSS DUE TO THE REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT FOR THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE. The Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) conduct a study to estimate the total number of jobs projected to be lost as a direct or indirect result of section 6 of Executive Order 13990 (86 Fed. Reg. 7037; relating to protecting public health and the environment and restoring science to tackle the climate crisis) over the 10-year period beginning on the date on which such Executive order was issued; and (2) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study under paragraph (1). <all>

Defending Keystone Jobs Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to report to Congress an estimated number of jobs projected to be lost due to the Biden Administration revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Defending Keystone Jobs Act

Sen. Risch, James E.

R

ID

S.2564

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act This bill directs the Forest Service to establish an arbitration pilot program as an alternative dispute resolution process in lieu of judicial review for the arbitration of projects in Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming that

To establish a pilot program under which the Chief of the Forest Service may use alternative dispute resolution in lieu of judicial review for certain projects. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act''. SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Arbitrator.--The term ``arbitrator'' means a person-- (A) selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(1); and (B) that meets the qualifications under subsection (d)(2). (2) Land and resource management plan.--The term ``land and resource management plan'' means a plan developed under section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Participant.--The term ``participant'' means an individual or entity that, with respect to a project-- (A) has exhausted the administrative review process under part 218 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); or (B) in the case of a project that is categorically excluded for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), has participated in a collaborative process under clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (c)(1)(A). (4) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program implemented under subsection (b)(1). (5) Project.--The term ``project'' means a project described in subsection (c). (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Arbitration Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule to implement an arbitration pilot program, to be carried out in the States of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, as an alternative dispute resolution in lieu of judicial review for projects described in subsection (c). (2) Limitation on number of projects.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may not designate for arbitration under the pilot program more than 2 projects per calendar year. (B) Exception.--If the Secretary designates a project for arbitration under the pilot program, and no participant initiates arbitration under subsection (e)(2), that project shall not count against the limitation on the number of projects under subparagraph (A). (3) Applicable process.--Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the pilot program shall be carried out in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Exclusive means of review.--The alternative dispute resolution process under the pilot program for a project designated for arbitration under the pilot program shall be the exclusive means of review for the project. (5) No judicial review.--A project that the Secretary has designated for arbitration under the pilot program shall not be subject to judicial review. (c) Description of Projects.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, at the sole discretion of the Secretary, may designate for arbitration projects that-- (A)(i) are developed through a collaborative process (within the meaning of section 603(b)(1)(C) of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591b(b)(1)(C))); (ii) are carried out under the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program established under section 4003 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 7303); or (iii) are identified in a community wildfire protection plan (as defined in section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511)); (B) have as a purpose-- (i) reducing hazardous fuels; or (ii) reducing the risk of, or mitigating, insect or disease infestation; and (C) are located, in whole or in part, in a wildland-urban interface (as defined in section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511)). (2) Inclusion.--In designating projects for arbitration, the Secretary may include projects that are categorically excluded for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). (d) Arbitrators.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop and publish a list of not fewer than 15 individuals eligible to serve as arbitrators for the pilot program. (2) Qualifications.--To be eligible to serve as an arbitrator under this subsection, an individual shall be-- (A) recognized by-- (i) the American Arbitration Association; or (ii) a State arbitration program; or (B) a fully retired Federal or State judge. (e) Initiation of Arbitration.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 7 days after the date on which the Secretary issues the applicable decision notice or decision memo with respect to a project, the Secretary shall-- (A) notify each applicable participant and the Clerk of the United States District Court for the district in which the project is located that the project has been designated for arbitration under the pilot program; and (B) include in the applicable decision notice or decision memo a statement that the project has been designated for arbitration. (2) Initiation.-- (A) In general.--A participant that has received a notification under paragraph (1) and is seeking to initiate arbitration for the applicable project under the pilot program shall file a request for arbitration with the Secretary not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of the notification. (B) Requirement.--The request under subparagraph (A) shall include an alternative proposal for the applicable project that-- (i) describes each modification sought by the participant with respect to the project; and (ii) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the applicable land and resource management plan, all applicable laws, regulations, legal precedent and policy directives, and the purpose and need for the project. (C) Failure to meet requirements.--A participant who fails to meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be considered to have forfeited their standing to initiate arbitration under this paragraph. (3) Compelled arbitration.-- (A) In general.--For any request for judicial review with respect to a project that the Secretary has designated for arbitration under the pilot program-- (i) the Secretary shall file in the applicable court a motion to compel arbitration in accordance with this Act; and (ii) the applicable court shall compel arbitration in accordance with this Act. (B) Fees and costs.--For any motion described in subparagraph (A) for which the Secretary is the prevailing party, the applicable court shall award to the Secretary-- (i) full or partial court costs; and (ii) full or partial attorney's fees. (f) Selection of Arbitrator.--For each arbitration initiated under this Act-- (1) each applicable participant shall propose 2 arbitrators; and (2) the Secretary shall select 1 arbitrator from the list of arbitrators proposed under paragraph (1). (g) Responsibilities of Arbitrator.-- (1) In general.--An arbitrator-- (A) shall address all claims or modifications sought by each party seeking arbitration with respect to a project under this Act; but (B) may consolidate into a single arbitration all requests to initiate arbitration by all participants with respect to a project. (2) Consideration of proposed projects and decision.--For each project for which arbitration has been initiated under this Act, the arbitrator shall make a decision with respect to the project by-- (A) selecting the project, as approved by the Secretary; (B) selecting the alternative proposal submitted by the applicable participant in the request for initiation of arbitration for the project filed under subsection (e)(2)(A); or (C) rejecting both options described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (3) Convene hearings.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the arbitrator may convene the Secretary and the participant, including by telephone conference or other electronic means to consider-- (A) the administrative record; (B) arguments and evidence submitted by the Secretary and the participant; (C) the project, as approved by the Secretary; and (D) the alternative proposal submitted by the applicable participant in the request for initiation of arbitration for the project filed under subsection (e)(2)(A). (4) Limitations.--An arbitrator may not modify any project or alternative proposal contained in a request for initiation of arbitration of a participant under this Act. (h) Intervention.--A party may intervene in an arbitration under this Act if, with respect to the project to which the arbitration relates, the party-- (1) meets the requirements of Rule 24(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (or a successor rule); or (2) participated in the applicable collaborative process referred to in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (c)(1)(A). (i) Scope of Review.--In carrying out arbitration for a project, the arbitrator shall set aside the agency action, findings, and conclusions found to be arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law, within the meaning of section 706(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code. (j) Deadline for Completion of Arbitration.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which arbitration is initiated for a project under the pilot program, the arbitrator shall make a decision with respect to all claims or modifications sought by the participant that initiated the arbitration. (k) Effect of Arbitration Decision.--A decision of an arbitrator under this Act-- (1) shall not be considered to be a major Federal action; (2) shall be binding; and (3) shall not be subject to judicial review, except as provided in section 10(a) of title 9, United States Code. (l) Administrative Costs.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) be solely responsible for the professional fees of arbitrators participating in the pilot program; and (B) use funds made available to the Secretary and not otherwise obligated to carry out subparagraph (A). (2) Travel costs.--The Secretary-- (A) shall be solely responsible for reasonable travel costs associated with the participation of an arbitrator in any meeting conducted under subsection (g)(3); and (B) shall not be responsible for the travel costs of a participant under subsection (g)(3). (3) Attorney's fees.--No arbitrator may award attorney's fees in any arbitration brought under this Act. (m) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which the Secretary issues a final rule to implement the pilot program under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, and publish on the website of the Forest Service, a report describing the implementation of the pilot program, including-- (A) the reasons for selecting certain projects for arbitration; (B) an evaluation of the arbitration process, including any recommendations for improvements to the process; (C) a description of the outcome of each arbitration; and (D) a summary of the impacts of each outcome described in subparagraph (C) on the timeline for implementation and completion of the applicable project. (2) GAO reviews and reports.-- (A) Review on termination.--On termination of the pilot program under subsection (n), the Comptroller General of the United States shall review the implementation by the Secretary of the pilot program, including-- (i) the reasons for selecting certain projects for arbitration under the pilot program; (ii) the location and types of projects that were arbitrated under the pilot program; (iii) a description of the outcomes of the projects that were arbitrated under the pilot program; (iv) a description of the participants who initiated arbitration under the pilot program; (v) a description and survey of the arbitrators who participated in the pilot program; (vi) the type and outcome of any requests for judicial review with respect to a project that the Secretary designated for arbitration under the pilot program; and (vii) any other items the Comptroller General of the United States may find applicable for evaluating the pilot program. (B) Report.--After completion of the review described in subparagraph (A) and not later than 1 year after termination of the pilot program under subsection (n), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report, describing the results of the applicable review. (n) Termination.--The Secretary may not designate a project for arbitration under the pilot program on or after the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Secretary issues a final rule to implement the pilot program under subsection (b)(1). (o) Effect.--Nothing in this Act affects the responsibility of the Secretary to comply with-- (1) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); (2) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or (3) other applicable laws. <all>

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act

A bill to establish a pilot program under which the Chief of the Forest Service may use alternative dispute resolution in lieu of judicial review for certain projects.

Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act

Sen. Daines, Steve

R

MT

H.R.9697

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to provide specified support to the Saudi-led coalition operations against the Houthis in Yemen.

To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES MILITARY SUPPORT FOR THE SAUDI- LED MILITARY INTERVENTION IN YEMEN. (a) Prohibition Relating to Support.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023 may be made available to provide the following forms of United States support to Saudi-led coalition's operations against the Houthis in Yemen: (1) Sharing intelligence for the purpose of enabling offensive coalition strikes. (2) Providing logistical support for coalition strikes, including by providing maintenance or transferring spare parts to coalition members flying warplanes engaged in anti-Houthi bombings. (b) Prohibition Relating to Military Participation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023 may be made available for any civilian or military personnel of the Department of Defense to command, coordinate, participate in the movement of, or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of the Saudi and United Arab Emirates-led coalition forces in hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen or in situations in which there exists an imminent threat that such coalition forces become engaged in such hostilities, unless and until the President has obtained specific statutory authorization, in accordance with section 8(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)). (c) Rule of Construction.--The prohibitions under this section may not be construed to apply with respect to United States Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at al-Qaeda or associated forces. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes.

Rep. Khanna, Ro

D

CA

S.360

Science, Technology, Communications

21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions relating to the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall carry out the program with the objective of providing hands-on research, training, and education programs with measurable outcomes in each state. NASA shall carry out the program through a space grant consortium in each state. The bill revises the purposes of the program to support space research programs that promote equally the state and regional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) interests of each space grant consortium. NASA shall award grants to the lead institution of each state's space grant consortium to carry out at least three of six specified research, training, and education programs. The bill repeals certain provisions relating to the program, including provisions establishing the space grant review panel.

To amend title 51, United States Code, to modify the national space grant college and fellowship program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. (a) Purposes.--Section 40301 of title 51, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) promote equally the State and regional STEM interests of each space grant consortium;''; and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ``made up of university and industry members, in order to advance'' and inserting ``comprised of members of universities in each State and other entities, such as 2-year colleges, industries, science learning centers, museums, and government entities, to advance''. (b) Definitions.--Section 40302 of title 51, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Lead institution.--The term `lead institution' means an entity in a State that-- ``(A) was designated by the Administrator under section 40306, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021; or ``(B) is designated by the Administrator under section 40303(d)(3).''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``space grant college, space grant regional consortium, institution of higher education,'' and inserting ``lead institution, space grant consortium,''; (4) by striking paragraphs (6), (7), and (8); (5) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) Space grant consortium.--The term `space grant consortium' means a statewide group, led by a lead institution, that has established partnerships with other academic institutions, industries, science learning centers, museums, and government entities to promote a strong educational base in the space and aeronautical sciences.''; (6) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (7); (7) in paragraph (7)(B), as so redesignated, by inserting ``and aeronautics'' after ``space''; (8) by striking paragraph (10); and (9) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) STEM.--The term `STEM' means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.''. (c) Program Objective.--Section 40303 of title 51, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsections (d) and (e); (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and (3) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Program Objective.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall carry out the national space grant college and fellowship program with the objective of providing hands-on research, training, and education programs with measurable outcomes in each State, including programs to provide-- ``(A) internships, fellowships, and scholarships; ``(B) interdisciplinary hands-on mission programs and design projects; ``(C) student internships with industry or university researchers or at centers of the Administration; ``(D) faculty and curriculum development initiatives; ``(E) university-based research initiatives relating to the Administration and the STEM workforce needs of each State; or ``(F) STEM engagement programs for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers and students. ``(2) Program priorities.--In carrying out the objective described in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall ensure that each program carried out by a space grant consortium under the national space grant college and fellowship program balances the following priorities: ``(A) The space and aeronautics research needs of the Administration, including the mission directorates. ``(B) The need to develop a national STEM workforce. ``(C) The STEM workforce needs of the State. ``(c) Program Administered Through Space Grant Consortia.--The Administrator shall carry out the national space grant college and fellowship program through the space grant consortia. ``(d) Suspension; Termination; New Competition.-- ``(1) Suspension.--The Administrator may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend a lead institution that was designated by the Administrator under section 40306, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021. ``(2) Termination.--If the issue resulting in a suspension under paragraph (1) is not resolved within a period determined by the Administrator, the Administrator may terminate the designation of the entity as a lead institution. ``(3) New competition.--If the Administrator terminates the designation of an entity as a lead institution, the Administrator may initiate a new competition in the applicable State for the designation of a lead institution.''. (d) Grants.--Section 40304 of title 51, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 40304. Grants ``(a) Eligible Space Grant Consortium Defined.--In this section, the term `eligible space grant consortium' means a space grant consortium that the Administrator has determined-- ``(1) has the capability and objective to carry out not fewer than 3 of the 6 programs under section 40303(b)(1); ``(2) will carry out programs that balance the priorities described in section 40303(b)(2); and ``(3) is engaged in research, training, and education relating to space and aeronautics. ``(b) Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator shall award grants to the lead institutions of eligible space grant consortia to carry out the programs under section 40303(b)(1). ``(2) Request for proposals.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021, the Administrator shall issue a request for proposals from space grant consortia for the award of grants under this section. ``(B) Applications.--A lead institution of a space grant consortium that seeks a grant under this section shall submit, on behalf of such space grant consortium, an application to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Administrator may require. ``(3) Grant awards.--The Administrator shall award 1 or more 5-year grants, disbursed in annual installments, to the lead institution of the eligible space grant consortium of-- ``(A) each State; ``(B) the District of Columbia; and ``(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ``(4) Use of funds.--A grant awarded under this section shall be used by an eligible space grant consortium to carry out not fewer than 3 of the 6 programs under section 40303(b)(1). ``(c) Allocation of Funding.-- ``(1) Program implementation.-- ``(A) In general.--To carry out the objective described in section 40303(b)(1), of the funds made available under section 40306 each fiscal year for the national space grant college and fellowship program, the Administrator shall allocate not less than 85 percent as follows: ``(i) The 52 eligible space grant consortia shall each receive an equal share. ``(ii) The territories of Guam and the United States Virgin Islands shall each receive funds equal to approximately \1/5\ of the share for each eligible space grant consortia. ``(B) Matching requirement.--Each eligible space grant consortium shall match the funds allocated under subparagraph (A)(i) on a basis of not less than 1 non- Federal dollar for every 1 Federal dollar, except that any program funded under paragraph (3) or any program to carry out 1 or more internships or fellowships shall not be subject to that matching requirement. ``(2) Program administration.-- ``(A) In general.--Of the funds made available under section 40306 each fiscal year for the national space grant college and fellowship program, the Administrator shall allocate not more than 10 percent for the administration of the program. ``(B) Costs covered.--The funds allocated under subparagraph (A) shall cover all costs of the Administration associated with the administration of the national space grant college and fellowship program, including-- ``(i) direct costs of the program, including costs relating to support services and civil service salaries and benefits; ``(ii) indirect general and administrative costs of centers and facilities of the Administration; and ``(iii) indirect general and administrative costs of the Administration headquarters. ``(3) Special programs.--Of the funds made available under section 40306 each fiscal year for the national space grant college and fellowship program, the Administrator shall allocate not more than 5 percent to the lead institutions of space grant consortia established as of the date of the enactment of the 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021 for grants to carry out innovative approaches and programs to further science and education relating to the missions of the Administration and STEM disciplines. ``(d) Terms and Conditions.-- ``(1) Limitations.--Amounts made available through a grant under this section may not be applied to-- ``(A) the purchase of land; ``(B) the purchase, construction, preservation, or repair of a building; or ``(C) the purchase or construction of a launch facility or launch vehicle. ``(2) Leases.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), land, buildings, launch facilities, and launch vehicles may be leased under a grant on written approval by the Administrator. ``(3) Records.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person that receives or uses the proceeds of a grant under this section shall keep such records as the Administrator shall by regulation prescribe as being necessary and appropriate to facilitate effective audit and evaluation, including records that fully disclose the amount and disposition by a recipient of such proceeds, the total cost of the program or project in connection with which such proceeds were used, and the amount, if any, of such cost that was provided through other sources. ``(B) Maintenance of records.--Records under subparagraph (A) shall be maintained for not less than 3 years after the date of completion of such a program or project. ``(C) Access.--For the purpose of audit and evaluation, the Administrator and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of receipts relating to a grant under this section, as determined by the Administrator or Comptroller General.''. (e) Program Streamlining.--Title 51, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking sections 40305 through 40308, 40310, and 40311; and (2) by redesignating section 40309 as section 40305. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--Title 51, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 40305, as redesignated by subsection (e)(2), the following: ``Sec. 40306. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the national space grant college and fellowship program.''. (g) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 403 of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking the items relating to sections 40304 through 40311 and inserting the following: ``40304. Grants. ``40305. Availability of other Federal personnel and data. ``40306. Authorization of appropriations.''. <all>

21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to modify the national space grant college and fellowship program, and for other purposes.

21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act of 2021

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore

R

WV

H.R.3545

Families

Family Child Care Networks Act of 2021 This bill expands the temporary child care stabilization grant program to permit states to award subgrants to support the creation or enhancement of family child care networks to provide specified core services to family child care providers in order to expand the availability of care.

To amend section 2202 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to authorize States to expand the uses of the child care stabilization funds to include support for the creation or enhancement of family child care networks designed to increase, or to improve the quality of, child care provided by family child care providers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Family Child Care Networks Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. Section 2202 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e) by striking ``such a subgrant'' and inserting ``a subgrant under subsection (d)'', (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h), and (3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Subgrants to Family Child Care Networks.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(2)(A) and with the authorization of the State under paragraph (6), the lead agency may use the remainder of grant funds awarded pursuant to subsection (c) to make subgrants to be obligated before October 1, 2024, and expended before October 1, 2025, to eligible entities to support the creation or enhancement of family child care networks to provide core services to family child care providers for the purpose of expanding the availability of family child care services. ``(2) Priority.--In making subgrants under this subsection, the lead agency shall give priority to eligible entities that will offer core services to family childcare providers in geographical areas identified by the State as having high needs, based on a comprehensive needs assessment of under- served areas and rural areas. ``(3) Definitions.-- ``(A) Core Services. Services provided to family child care providers that include the following: ``(i) Consolidated business practices or administrative support. ``(ii) Startup support for new family child care providers to reimburse the costs, not to exceed $10,000 per provider, to make facility improvements or modifications to meet health and safety requirements, to form a small business, to support initial marketing and communications, to purchase technology and supplies, and to participate in professional development. ``(iii) Professional development of new family child care providers, including support to obtain the advanced skills and certifications necessary to operate as a family child care provider. ``(iv) Technical assistance, and health and safety compliance assistance to support providers who seek to obtain a license; or to support providers who seeking to provide services for which assistance is provided under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9857 et seq.) and the child and adult care food program under section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766). ``(B) Eligible entities.--Entities qualified to receive a subgrant under this subsection include community-based organizations, private or public nonprofit organization, and workforce development boards that will offer not fewer than 2 of the core services. ``(C) Family child care provider.--The term `family child care provider' has the meaning given such term in section 658P of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858n). ``(4) Use of funds.--An eligible entity that receives funds through such a subgrant shall use funds to provide at least 2 of the core services described under paragraph (3) to family child care providers and may use funds to provide additional services, including-- ``(A) monitoring support and improvement activities; ``(B) peer networking and support activities; ``(C) recruitment of new family child care providers; ``(D) technical assistance to increase family child care services to support specialized populations, including non-traditional hour care, children with disabilities, dual-language learners, infants, and toddlers; ``(E) community outreach to families and employers to increase awareness of family child care opportunities; and ``(F) collaborative purchasing of supplies and technology to increase cost savings. ``(5) Reimbursements for providers.--Any family child care provider seeking reimbursement for start-up expenses allowed pursuant to paragraph (3)(A)(ii) shall provide the following documentation to the eligible entity: ``(A) Invoices of each expense for which the provider is seeking reimbursement. ``(B) An assurance such expenses are necessary, one-time expenses to operate a family child care center in accordance with local health and safety requirements. ``(C) An assurance the provider cannot pay for the work without assistance and that there is not access to other Federal or State funding to help with the costs. ``(6) Amended plan and report.--If a State elects to authorize the lead agency to provide subgrants to eligible entities under this subsection the State shall amend the State plan submitted under section 658E of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to specify-- ``(A) the goals and outcomes the State intends to achieve to improve the availability of services provided by family child care providers; ``(B) how the State will measure and evaluate family child care networks in relation to these goals; ``(C) how the State will continue to support family child care networks that are successful at achieving such goals after the expenditure of such subgrants, including support of such networks under of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9857); and ``(D) after the expenditure of such subgrants by such networks, the State shall submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a report that measures with respect to each supported eligible entity-- ``(i) the amount of the subgrant received by such entity; ``(ii) the period of time during which such subgrant was expended by such entity; ``(iii) which core services were offered by such entity during such period; ``(iv) the number of family childcare providers who received core services described in subparagraphs provided by such entity during such period; ``(v) the number of children who received services during such period from the supported family child care providers; ``(vi) the increase or decrease in the number of family child care providers in the geographical area served by such entity during such period; and ``(vii) the extent to which such goals and outcomes improved the quality and availability of services provided by family child care providers served by such network. ``(g) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance of the Office of Child Care, shall disseminate best practices information and offer technical assistance to States, Territories, Indian Tribes, and eligible entities to help implement family child care networks and to support family child care providers, to carry out the purposes and meet requirements of subsection (f). Information and technical assistance provided under this subsection-- ``(1) shall include supporting family child care networks in offering the core services described in subsection (f)(3)(A); ``(2) may include supporting family child care networks to offer additional services described in subsection (f)(4); and ``(3) may include any other topic the Secretary identifies as important or necessary to fulfil the goals of subsection (f), including topics requested by States, family child care networks, and family child care providers.''. <all>

Family Child Care Networks Act of 2021

To amend section 2202 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to authorize States to expand the uses of the child care stabilization funds to include support for the creation or enhancement of family child care networks designed to increase, or to improve the quality of, child care provided by family child care providers, and for other purposes.

Family Child Care Networks Act of 2021

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M.

R

NY

H.R.2640

Labor and Employment

Union Member Protection Act This bill requires labor unions to obtain approval of a majority of union members for specified political expenditures. Further, it requires unions to report proposed political expenditures and to disclose the vote of each union officer with respect to such expenditures during the preceding fiscal year. Additionally, labor union bylaws must require principal officers to vote on individual political expenditures in excess of $50,000 and such individual votes must be made publicly available on the union's website.

To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require the authorization of members of a labor organization before such organization may make certain political expenditures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Union Member Protection Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Labor unions make significant political contributions and expenditures that directly or indirectly influence the election of candidates and support or oppose political causes. Decisions to use union dues for political contributions and expenditures are usually made by union leadership and management, rather than union membership. (2) Unions, acting through their management, should be obligated to conduct business in the best interests of their membership. (3) Historically, union members have not had a way to know, or to influence, the political activities of unions that are supposed to represent them. Union members and the public have a right to know how unions are spending members' dues to make political contributions or expenditures benefitting candidates, political parties, and political causes. (4) Unions should be accountable to their membership in making political contributions or expenditures affecting Federal governance and public policy. Requiring the express approval of a union's membership for political contributions or expenditures will establish necessary accountability. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN POLITICAL EXPENDITURES. (a) In General.--Title II of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (29 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 201 the following: ``SEC. 201A. DISCLOSURE AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN POLITICAL EXPENDITURES BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. ``(a) Disclosure.--The report required under section 201 shall contain, in a clear and simple format-- ``(1) a description of the specific nature of any expenditures for political activities proposed to be made by the labor organization for the forthcoming fiscal year, to the extent the specific nature is known to the labor organization and including the total amount of such proposed expenditures; and ``(2) a disclosure of how each officer of the labor organization voted to authorize or not to authorize each expenditure for political activities made by the labor organization during the preceding fiscal year. ``(b) Restriction on Expenditures.--No labor organization shall make any expenditure for political activities in any fiscal year unless-- ``(1) such expenditure is of the nature of those proposed by the labor organization pursuant to subsection (a); and ``(2) the full, free, and written authorization for such expenditures has been granted by a majority of the members of the labor organization. ``(c) Mechanism for Obtaining Authorization.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Union Member Protection Act, every labor organization shall adopt a mechanism for obtaining, by secret ballot, the authorization of its members as required under subsection (b)(2). ``(d) Liability.--The officers of a labor organization who authorize an expenditure without first obtaining the authorization of members required under subsection (b)(2) shall be jointly and severally liable in any action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction to any member of the labor organization or class of members for the amount of dues paid by such member or class of member during the 1-year period prior to the date that such expenditure was made. ``(e) Definition of Expenditure for Political Activities.--As used in this section: ``(1) The term `expenditure for political activities' means-- ``(A) an independent expenditure, as such term is defined in section 301(17) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(17)); ``(B) contributions to any political party, committee, or electioneering communication, as such term is defined in section 304(f)(3)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(f)(3)(A)); and ``(C) dues or other payments to trade associations or other tax exempt organizations that are, or could reasonably be anticipated to be, used for the purposes described in subparagraph (A). ``(2) Such term shall not include-- ``(A) direct lobbying efforts through registered lobbyists employed or hired by the labor organization; ``(B) communications by a labor organization to its members and executive or administrative personnel and their families; or ``(C) the establishment, administration, and solicitation of contributions to a separate segregated fund to be utilized for political purposes by a labor organization.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 201(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 431(c)) is amended by striking ``make available the information required to be contained in'' and inserting ``provide''. (2) Section 209(a) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 439(a)) is amended by inserting ``other than section 201A'' after ``this title''. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT OF VOTE BY PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. Section 201 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (29 U.S.C. 431) is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) The bylaws required under this section shall expressly provide for a vote of the principal officers of the labor organization on any individual expenditure for political activities (as such term is defined in section 201A(e)) in excess of $50,000. A labor organization shall make publicly available the individual votes of principal officers required by the preceding sentence within 48 hours of the vote, including in a clear and conspicuous location on the Internet website of the labor organization.''. SEC. 5. REPORT. The Comptroller General of the United States shall annually conduct a study on the compliance with the requirements of this Act and the amendments made by this Act by labor organizations and their management. Not later than April 1 of each year, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report of such study. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the later of-- (1) the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the date that the bill H.R. 1087, introduced in the House of Representatives during the 117th Congress, is enacted into law. <all>

Union Member Protection Act

To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require the authorization of members of a labor organization before such organization may make certain political expenditures, and for other purposes.

Union Member Protection Act

Rep. Huizenga, Bill

R

MI

H.R.5899

Energy

Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to, with respect to electricity from renewable biomass used as a transportation fuel, (1) provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program (in accordance with certain maximum quotas), and (2) allow only the operator of a registered facility to generate Renewable Identification Numbers with respect to such electricity.

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program for electricity from renewable biomass, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY UNDER THE RENEWABLE FUEL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall, with respect to electricity from renewable biomass used as a transportation fuel-- (1) provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program in accordance with the maximum quotas determined under subsection (b)(3) (except as provided in subsection (c)); and (2) allow only the operator of a registered facility to generate Renewable Identification Numbers with respect to such electricity. (b) Requirements.-- (1) Estimate.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall estimate the total electricity usage attributable to transportation fuel for electric vehicles in the United States. (2) Data sources.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator shall use-- (A) data from the Energy Information Administration; (B) data from the Department of Transportation; (C) vehicle registration data from each State; (D) Federal or State pilot programs for determining vehicle miles traveled or average fuel economy for electric vehicles; (E) information on electric vehicle tax credits from the Internal Revenue Service; and (F) other information the Administrator determines appropriate. (3) Quota for registered facilities.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall, for each calendar year, set a maximum quota for the Renewable Identification Numbers that may be generated by a registered facility that does not exceed lesser of-- (A) the maximum design capacity of such facility; or (B) the quantity of electricity equal to-- (i) the share of electricity generated by the registered facility from renewable biomass relative to the total quantity of electricity generated by all registered facilities from renewable biomass during such calendar year; multiplied by (ii) the estimate under paragraph (1) for such calendar year. (4) Retirement.--In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall, for each calendar year, require a registered facility to retire any Renewable Identification Numbers generated in excess of the cumulative maximum quota for such registered facility under paragraph (3) by a compliance deadline set annually by the Administrator. (c) Exception.--The Administrator shall not apply the provisions of this section in the case of a registered facility that has a written contract or affidavit for the sale or use of a specific quantity of electricity from renewable biomass for use as a transportation fuel. (d) Timely Review of Petitions and Registrations.--The Administrator shall review and make a determination for pathway petitions and registration requests-- (1) in the case of a complete pathway petition or registration request, by not later than the day that is 365 days after the date of submission of such petition or request (irrespective of whether the final rule required by subsection (g) has been promulgated as of such day); and (2) in the case of other pathway petitions and registration requests, in a timely and expeditious manner. (e) Public Disclosure.--The Administrator shall publish on the public internet website of the Environmental Protection Agency, and update each calendar year on a quarterly basis, the following: (1) With respect to each pathway petition that is pending, approved, or denied on or after the date of enactment of this Act: (A) The date such pathway petition is submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency. (B) The date any fee assessed pursuant to subsection (f) is collected by the Environmental Protection Agency. (C) The date the Administrator determines that such pathway petition is complete. (D) The date such pathway petition is approved or denied by the Administrator. (2) With respect to each registration request that is pending, approved, or denied on or after the date of enactment of this Act: (A) The date such registration request is submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency. (B) The date any fee assessed pursuant to subsection (f) is collected by the Environmental Protection Agency. (C) The date the Administrator determines that such registration request is complete. (D) The date such registration request is approved or denied by the Administrator. (f) Fees.-- (1) Assessment and collection.--The Administrator may assess and collect a fee, in amounts determined by the Administrator necessary to cover the costs described in paragraph (2), from the operator of a facility that submits, updates, or renews-- (A) a pathway petition; or (B) a registration request. (2) Use of fees.--A fee assessed and collected pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be available, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, for use by the Administrator for the costs of-- (A) reviewing pathway petitions, including any associated costs for personnel; (B) reviewing registration requests, including any associated costs for personnel; and (C) otherwise carrying out this Act. (3) Refund.--If the Administrator has not completed a review of a complete pathway petition or registration request for which a fee has been assessed and collected pursuant to paragraph (1) not later than 12 months after the date of such collection-- (A) the operator of a facility that submitted such pathway petition or registration request may request a refund of such fee; (B) not later than 90 days after receiving such request, the Administrator shall issue a full refund of such fee; and (C) the Administrator shall complete review and disposition of such pathway petition or registration request without imposing any further fee under this section for such process. (4) Waiver.--The Administrator may, at the Administrator's discretion, waive the fee under paragraph (1)-- (A) for an electric utility that is wholly owned by a State, territorial, or Tribal government (including any political subdivision thereof); or (B) if the Administrator determines that such waiver is in the public interest. (g) Rule.--Not later that 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall, for purposes of carrying out this Act, promulgate a final rule revising the regulations issued under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). (h) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--In this Act: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (B) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (C) Pathway petition.--The term ``pathway petition'' means a petition for approval of a fuel pathway that has electricity from renewable biomass as a fuel type under the renewable fuel program. (D) Registered facility.--The term ``registered facility'' means a facility that is registered under the renewable fuel program for a fuel pathway that has electricity from renewable biomass as a fuel type under such program. (E) Registration request.--The term ``registration request'' means a request for registration of a facility producing electricity from renewable biomass under an approved fuel pathway under the renewable fuel program. (F) Renewable biomass.--The term ``renewable biomass'' has the meaning given such term in section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)) and regulations thereunder (or any successor regulations). (G) Renewable fuel program.--The term ``renewable fuel program'' means the renewable fuel program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). (H) Transportation fuel.--The ``transportation fuel'' has the meaning given such term in section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)) and regulations thereunder (or any successor regulations). SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON RENEWABLE BIOMASS FROM FEDERAL FORESTLANDS. Section 211(o)(1)(I) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(I)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``non-federal''; and (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``that are from non-federal forestlands, including forestlands'' and inserting ``from forestlands, including those on public lands and those''. SEC. 4. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (a) Section 211(o)(1)(G) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)(G)) is amended by inserting ``and'' before ``sulfur hexafluoride''. (b) Subparagraph (C) of section 211(o)(11) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(C) the impacts of the requirements described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) on each individual and entity described in subparagraph (A)(iii)(I), (A)(iv), or (B)(ii)(V) of paragraph (2).''. <all>

Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the generation of Renewable Identification Numbers under the renewable fuel program for electricity from renewable biomass, and for other purposes.

Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act

Rep. Garamendi, John

D

CA

H.R.8408

Health

Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act This bill requires prior congressional approval of any executive agency mandate that requires wearing masks or face coverings on commercial aircraft, trains, vessels, and public transportation. Before such a mandate may take effect, an agency must publish in the Federal Register and provide Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with scientific data, cost-benefit and economic impact analyses, and other information about the mandate's rationale. The GAO must, within 15 days, provide a report to Congress that assesses (1) the agency's compliance with the bill's provisions, and (2) the effect of the mask mandate on private-sector activity. Generally, the mandate shall not go into effect unless Congress approves it through a joint resolution; the bill sets procedures for the consideration of the joint resolution. However, the mandate may temporarily go into effect without congressional approval if the President determines the mandate is necessary to address (1) imminent health or safety threats or other emergencies, (2) the enforcement of criminal laws, or (3) national security.

To require a time limitation on covered agency mask mandate requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act''. SEC. 2. MASK MANDATE INFORMATION REQUIREMENT. (a) In General.--If the head of a Federal agency issues a requirement for an individual to wear a mask or facial covering on commercial aircraft, airports, trains, public maritime vessels including ferries, and all forms of public transportation defined in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, such head shall publish in the Federal Register a list of information on which the decision to implement the requirement was based, including a data, scientific, and cost-benefit analysis and the economic impact of such requirement. (b) Submission to Congress.--Upon the implementation of a requirement described in subsection (a), the head of the covered agency concerned shall submit to Congress and the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing-- (1) a copy of the information described in subsection (a); and (2) the proposed effective date of the requirement concerned. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF MASK REQUIREMENTS. (a) Congressional Review.-- (1)(A)(i) Before a requirement may take effect, the Federal agency promulgating such requirement shall publish in the Federal Register a list of information on which the requirement is based, including data, scientific and economic studies, and cost-benefit analyses, and identify how the public can access such information online, and shall submit to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General a report containing-- (I) a copy of the requirement; (II) a concise general statement relating to the requirement; (III) a list of any other related regulatory actions intended to implement the same statutory provision or regulatory objective as well as the individual and aggregate economic effects of those actions; and (IV) the proposed effective date of the requirement. (ii) On the date of the submission of the report under clause (i), the Federal agency promulgating the requirement shall submit to the Comptroller General and make available to each House of Congress-- (I) a complete copy of the cost-benefit analysis of the requirement, if any, including an analysis of any jobs added or lost, differentiating between public and private sector jobs; (II) the agency's actions pursuant to sections 603, 604, 605, 607, and 609 of title 5, United States Code; (III) the agency's actions pursuant to sections 202, 203, 204, and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995; and (IV) any other relevant information or requirements under any other Act and any relevant Executive orders. (iii) Upon receipt of a report submitted under clause (i), each House shall provide copies of the report to the chairman and ranking member of each standing committee with jurisdiction under the rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate to report a bill to amend the provision of law under which the requirement is issued. (B)(i) The Comptroller General shall provide a report on each requirement to the committees of jurisdiction by the end of 15 calendar days after the submission or publication date. The report of the Comptroller General shall include an assessment of the agency's compliance with procedural steps required by subparagraph (A)(ii) and an assessment of whether the requirement imposes any new limits or mandates on private- sector activity. (ii) Federal agencies shall cooperate with the Comptroller General by providing information relevant to the Comptroller General's report under clause (i). (C) A requirement relating to a report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall take effect upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval described in subsection (b) or as provided for in the requirement following enactment of a joint resolution of approval described in subsection (b), whichever is later. (D) If a joint resolution of approval relating to a requirement is not enacted within the period provided in paragraph (2)(B), then a joint resolution of approval relating to the same requirement may not be considered under this section in the same Congress by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. (2)(A) A requirement shall not take effect unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval described under subsection (b). (B) If a joint resolution described in paragraph (1) is not enacted into law by the end of 70 session days or legislative days, as applicable, beginning on the date on which the report referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(i) is received by Congress (excluding days either House of Congress is adjourned for more than 3 days during a session of Congress), then the requirement described in that resolution shall be deemed not to be approved and such requirement shall not take effect. (3)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section (except subject to subparagraph (C)), a requirement may take effect for one 90-calendar-day period if the President makes a determination under subparagraph (B) and submits written notice of such determination to the Congress. (B) Subparagraph (A) applies to a determination made by the President by Executive order that the requirement should take effect because such requirement is-- (i) necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency; (ii) necessary for the enforcement of criminal laws; or (iii) necessary for national security; (C) An exercise by the President of the authority under this subsection shall have no effect on the procedures under subsection (b). (4)(A) In addition to the opportunity for review otherwise provided under this section, in the case of any requirement for which a report was submitted in accordance with paragraph (1)(A)(i) during the period beginning on the date occurring-- (i) in the case of the Senate, 60 session days; or (ii) in the case of the House of Representatives, 60 legislative days, before the date the Congress is scheduled to adjourn a session of Congress through the date on which the same or succeeding Congress first convenes its next session, sections 802 shall apply to such requirement in the succeeding session of Congress. (B)(i) In applying subsection (b) for purposes of such additional review, a requirement described under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as though-- (I) such requirement were published in the Federal Register on-- (aa) in the case of the Senate, the 15th session day; or (bb) in the case of the House of Representatives, the 15th legislative day, after the succeeding session of Congress first convenes; and (II) a report on such requirement were submitted to Congress under paragraph (1)(A) on such date. (ii) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect the requirement under paragraph (1)(A) that a report shall be submitted to Congress before a requirement can take effect. (C) A requirement described under subparagraph (A) shall take effect as otherwise provided by law (including other subsections of this section). (b) Congressional Approval Procedure for Requirements.-- (1)(A) For purposes of this section, the term `joint resolution' means only a joint resolution addressing a report classifying a requirement pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A)(i)(III) that-- (i) bears no preamble; (ii) bears the following title (with blanks filled as appropriate): ``Approving the requirement submitted by ___ relating to ___.''; (iii) includes after its resolving clause only the following (with blanks filled as appropriate): ``That Congress approves the requirement submitted by ___ relating to ___.''; and (iv) is introduced pursuant to subparagraph (B). (B) After a House of Congress receives a report classifying a requirement pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A)(i)(III), the majority leader of that House (or his or her respective designee) shall introduce (by request, if appropriate) a joint resolution described in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the case of the House of Representatives, within 3 legislative days; and (ii) in the case of the Senate, within 3 session days. (C) A joint resolution described in subparagraph (A) shall not be subject to amendment at any stage of proceeding. (2) A joint resolution described in paragraph (1) shall be referred in each House of Congress to the committees having jurisdiction over the provision of law under which the requirement is issued. (3) In the Senate, if the committee or committees to which a joint resolution described in paragraph (1) has been referred have not reported it at the end of 15 session days after its introduction, such committee or committees shall be automatically discharged from further consideration of the resolution and it shall be placed on the calendar. A vote on final passage of the resolution shall be taken on or before the close of the 15th session day after the resolution is reported by the committee or committees to which it was referred, or after such committee or committees have been discharged from further consideration of the resolution. (4)(A) In the Senate, when the committee or committees to which a joint resolution is referred have reported, or when a committee or committees are discharged (under paragraph (3)) from further consideration of a joint resolution described in paragraph (1), it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. (B) In the Senate, debate on the joint resolution, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. A motion to further limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order. (C) In the Senate, immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution described in paragraph (1), and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the vote on final passage of the joint resolution shall occur. (D) Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution described in paragraph (1) shall be decided without debate. (5) In the House of Representatives, if any committee to which a joint resolution described in paragraph (1) has been referred has not reported it to the House at the end of 15 legislative days after its introduction, such committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the joint resolution, and it shall be placed on the appropriate calendar. On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month it shall be in order at any time for the Speaker to recognize a Member who favors passage of a joint resolution that has appeared on the calendar for at least 5 legislative days to call up that joint resolution for immediate consideration in the House without intervention of any point of order. When so called up a joint resolution shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for 1 hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered to its passage without intervening motion. It shall not be in order to reconsider the vote on passage. If a vote on final passage of the joint resolution has not been taken by the third Thursday on which the Speaker may recognize a Member under this subsection, such vote shall be taken on that day. (6)(A) If, before passing a joint resolution described in paragraph (1), one House receives from the other a joint resolution having the same text, then-- (i) the joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee; and (ii) the procedure in the receiving House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House until the vote on passage, when the joint resolution received from the other House shall supplant the joint resolution of the receiving House. (B) This subsection shall not apply to the House of Representatives if the joint resolution received from the Senate is a revenue measure. (7) If either House has not taken a vote on final passage of the joint resolution by the last day of the period described in subsection (a)(2)(B), then such vote shall be taken on that day. (8) This section is enacted by Congress-- (A) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such are deemed to be part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution described in paragraph (1) and superseding other rules only where explicitly so; and (B) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as they relate to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House. (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) The term ``Federal agency'' means the Department of Transportation, the Department of Homeland Security (including the Transportation Security Administration), and the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) The term ``requirement'' means any mask requirement described in section 2. (3) The term ``submission or publication date'', except as otherwise provided in this section, means the date on which the Congress receives the report submitted under subsection (a)(1)(A). <all>

Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act

To require a time limitation on covered agency mask mandate requirements, and for other purposes.

Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act

Rep. Ellzey, Jake

R

TX

H.R.387

Health

Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021 This bill allows health care providers to disregard federal, state, or local laws or guidelines that prioritize COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations for essential workers and other at-risk groups when necessary to prevent the expiration of a vaccine dose. If a dose cannot be administered to a member of a prioritized group before it expires, a provider may vaccinate an individual in a lower priority group.

To prevent doses of vaccines for COVID-19 from being wasted, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASED ALLOCATION INAPPLICABLE WHERE IT IS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE EXPIRATION OF ANY DOSE OF VACCINE FOR COVID-19. (a) In General.--Where it is reasonably necessary to prevent the expiration of any dose of vaccine for COVID-19 purchased from the Federal Government, a vaccine provider may-- (1) disregard any phased allocation of such dose under applicable Federal, State, and local law; and (2) administer such dose to an individual who is in the next phased allocation group under applicable Federal, State, and local law for which the vaccine provider can locate individuals available and willing to receive the dose. (b) Preemption.--Subsection (a) preempts any State or local law to the contrary. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to override Federal, State, or local law other than with respect to the phased allocation of dosing. (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``phased allocation'' means the prioritization of groups for the receipt of the vaccine for COVID-19 as determined by appropriate public health authorities. (e) Sunset.--Subsection (a) shall cease to apply at the end of the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof. <all>

Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021

To prevent doses of vaccines for COVID-19 from being wasted, and for other purposes.

Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

S.4032

Government Operations and Politics

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, as the ``Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SERGEANT BRET D. ISENHOWER MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as the ``Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building''. <all>

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, as the "Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building".

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, as the "Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building".

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Oak Avenue in Seminole, Oklahoma, as the "Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building".

Sen. Lankford, James

R

OK

S.116

Commerce

COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to report, and make available to the public, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) A list of the top consumer products, prioritizing products that caused serious injury or death as well as products that have been associated with the highest risk of serious injury or death during the COVID-19 emergency. The list under this paragraph should be based on relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths in the consumer products listed under paragraph (1), comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from the consumer products listed under paragraph (1) during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) An identification of whether any specific consumer products in the categories described in paragraph (1) are-- (A) under recall or other corrective action; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of any emerging consumer products or consumer product categories that are posing new risks to consumers. (7) A comprehensive assessment of the Commission's operations, re-entry criteria and associated metrics, operational readiness, enforcement efforts (including import- export surveillance of counterfeit and untested consumer goods and laboratory functions), and corrective action taken (including the number of corrective actions announced and recall effectiveness) during the COVID-19 public health emergency and recommendations to improve the Commission's ability to address unforeseen effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency with regard to consumer product safety. (c) Distribution of Information.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall coordinate with public media outlets to distribute resource information based on the report under this section to help increase home safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including information such as Home Safe Checklists. (d) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. Calendar No. 205 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 116 _______________________________________________________________________

COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2021

A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2021 COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2021

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

S.3841

International Affairs

Withdrawing Russian Support to Peacekeeping Act of 2022 This bill requires U.S. representatives to the United Nations to instruct the U.N.'s Department of Peace Operations (DPO) to (1) direct peacekeepers from Russia to depart from all U.N. peacekeeping missions, and (2) terminate contracts with Russian individuals and entities. If the DPO has not complied with these instructions within a certain time period, the Department of State must withhold funds from the DPO until there is compliance.

To provide for the termination of all contracts between the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Withdrawing Russian Support to Peacekeeping Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Between 2020 and 2021, the United States provided 27.89 percent of funding to the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (referred to in this Act as the ``DPO''). (2) As of 2020, approximately 9,000 police peacekeepers from the Russian Federation were deployed in 16 peacekeeping and special political missions of the United Nations. (3) The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation represents one of the most serious assaults on world peace in recent years. (4) The use of the term ``peacekeeping'' by the Russian Federation to justify the incursion into Donetsk and Luhansk, Ukraine, which escalated into a full invasion of Ukraine, flies in the face of real peacekeeping. SEC. 3. TERMINATION OF PEACEKEEPING CONTRACTS WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs shall use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to instruct the DPO, not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) to terminate all contracts with individuals of and entities registered in the Russian Federation; and (2) to direct all police, military, and civilian peacekeepers from the Russian Federation to depart from all peacekeeping missions of the United Nations. (b) Compliance.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 45 days after the date that the instruction described in subsection (a) is given, the Secretary of State shall determine whether the DPO has complied with the instruction. (2) Withholding of funds.--If the Secretary of State determines under paragraph (1) that the DPO has not complied with the instruction described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall withhold funds from the DPO until the Secretary of State determines that the DPO has complied with the instruction. <all>

Withdrawing Russian Support to Peacekeeping Act of 2022

A bill to provide for the termination of all contracts between the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Withdrawing Russian Support to Peacekeeping Act of 2022

Sen. Cassidy, Bill

R

LA

H.R.924

Housing and Community Development

Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021 This bill authorizes reimbursement to jurisdictions and organizations for the costs of providing humanitarian relief to aliens, including the cost of emergency preparedness activities. The reimbursement authorized under this bill shall be for FY2021-FY2023 and shall be distributed by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board.

To provide funding for humanitarian relief at the southern border of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AT THE BORDER. (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the emergency food and shelter program under title III of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.), for use only under subsection (b) of this section, $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023. (b) Use.-- (1) Eligible costs.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) may be used only to reimburse costs related to providing humanitarian relief to aliens, including the cost of emergency preparedness activities. (2) Disbursement deadline.--Notwithstanding sections 315 and 316(b) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11345, 11346(b)), the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board shall begin disbursing the amounts made available under subsection (a) of this section not later than 60 days after the date on which the amounts become available. (3) Distribution.--Of the amounts made available for a fiscal year under subsection (a), the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board shall distribute-- (A) $25,000,000 to jurisdictions or local recipient organizations serving communities in the States of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas; and (B) $5,000,000 to jurisdictions or local recipient organizations serving communities in States not located along the international border between the United States and Mexico. (4) Eligible period.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) may be used to reimburse jurisdictions or local recipient organizations described in paragraph (3) of this subsection only for costs incurred on or after October 1, 2020. <all>

Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021

To provide funding for humanitarian relief at the southern border of the United States.

Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021

Rep. Cuellar, Henry

D

TX

H.R.2798

International Affairs

This bill directs the President to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the entity tasked with supporting the global response to climate change), and it prohibits the use of funds to carry out U.S. obligations under the framework following this withdrawal.

To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE. The President shall-- (1) not later than 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, provide written notification to the Depository of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, done at Rio de Janeiro, June 3-14, 1992, of the withdrawal of the United States from the Convention effective on the date that it is 1 year after the date of receipt by the Depository of such notification of withdrawal in accordance with Article 25 of the Convention; and (2) on the effective date described in this section, withdraw the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. No funds authorized or appropriated by any Act may be used to support, directly or indirectly, any efforts on the part of any United States Government official to take steps to carry out the obligations of the United States under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on or after the effective date described in section 1. <all>

To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes.

To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes.

Rep. Perry, Scott

R

PA

H.R.7421

Education

Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2022 This bill establishes a grant program through which the Department of Education may award grants to eligible students attending institutions of higher education to pursue careers in law enforcement. A grant recipient must agree to serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least four years within eight years after completing the grant recipient's course of study. If the grant recipient completes less than the required years of service, the scholarship must be treated as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan that is subject to repayment.

To authorize a Law Enforcement Education Grant program to encourage students to pursue a career in law enforcement. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM. Part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) is amended by inserting at the end of subpart 7 the following new subpart: ``Subpart 8--Law Enforcement Education Grants ``SEC. 420. LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED. ``(a) Program Authority.-- ``(1) Payments required.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a Law Enforcement Education Grants program to pay to each law enforcement candidate who is selected by the Secretary, on a competitive basis, to participate in such program, a Law Enforcement Education Grant in the amount of $4,000 for each year during which that candidate is eligible. ``(2) References.--Grants made under paragraph (1) shall be known as `Law Enforcement Education Grants'. ``(3) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each subsequent fiscal year to provide Law Enforcement Education Grants in accordance with this subpart. ``(b) Distribution of Grants to Law Enforcement Candidates.-- Payments under this subpart shall be made, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary for such purpose, in such manner as will best accomplish the purposes of this subpart. ``(c) Reductions in Amount.-- ``(1) Part-time students.--In any case where a law enforcement candidate attends an eligible institution on less than a full-time basis (including a law enforcement candidate who attends an eligible institution on less than a half-time basis) during any year, the amount of a grant under this subpart for which that law enforcement candidate is eligible shall be reduced in proportion to the degree to which that law enforcement candidate is not attending on a full-time basis, in accordance with a schedule of reductions established by the Secretary for the purposes of this subpart, computed in accordance with this subpart. Such schedule of reductions shall be established by regulation and published in the Federal Register in accordance with section 482 of this Act. ``(2) No exceeding cost.--The amount of a grant awarded under this subpart, in combination with Federal student assistance and other student assistance the law enforcement candidate may receive, shall not exceed the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472) at the eligible institution at which that law enforcement candidate is in attendance. ``(d) Period of Eligibility for Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The period during which a student may receive grants under this subpart shall be the period required for the completion of the first associate or baccalaureate course of study related to law enforcement or criminal justice being pursued by the law enforcement candidate at the eligible institution at which the law enforcement candidate is in attendance, except that-- ``(A) any period during which the law enforcement candidate is enrolled in a noncredit or remedial course of study as described in paragraph (2) shall not be counted for the purpose of this paragraph; and ``(B) the total amount that a law enforcement candidate may receive under this subpart shall not exceed $16,000. ``(2) Remedial course.--Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to exclude from eligibility courses of study which are noncredit or remedial in nature (including courses in English language acquisition) which are determined by the eligible institution to be necessary to help the law enforcement candidate be prepared for the pursuit of a first associate or baccalaureate degree or, in the case of courses in English language instruction, to be necessary to enable the law enforcement candidate to utilize already existing knowledge, training, or skills. ``SEC. 421. APPLICATIONS; ELIGIBILITY; SELECTION. ``(a) Applications.--The Secretary shall periodically set dates by which students shall file applications to complete for grants under this subpart. Each student desiring to compete for a grant under this subpart for any year shall file an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may determine necessary to enable the Secretary to carry out the functions and responsibilities of this subpart. ``(b) Demonstration of Grant Eligibility.--Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall contain such information as is necessary to demonstrate that the applicant is a student who-- ``(1) is enrolled at an eligible institution; ``(2) is an eligible student for purposes of section 484; ``(3) is completing coursework and other requirements necessary to begin a career in law enforcement or criminal justice, or plans to complete such coursework and requirements prior to graduating; and ``(4) has not obtained an associate or baccalaureate degree related to law enforcement or criminal justice before receiving a Law Enforcement Education grant. ``(c) Selection.--The Secretary shall award grants under this subpart competitively on the basis of criteria determined by the Secretary by regulation. ``SEC. 422. AGREEMENTS TO SERVE. ``(a) Service Agreements.--Each application under section 421(a) shall contain or be accompanied by an agreement by the applicant that-- ``(1) if selected to be a law enforcement candidate, the applicant will-- ``(A) serve as a full-time law enforcement officer for a total of not less than 4 years within 8 years after completing the course of study for which the candidate received a Law Enforcement Education Grant under this subpart; and ``(B) submit evidence of such employment in the form of a certification by the chief officer of the law enforcement agency or department employing the candidate upon completion of each year of such service; ``(2) in the event that a law enforcement candidate is determined to have failed or refused to carry out such service obligation, the sum of the amounts of any Law Enforcement Education Grants received by such candidate will be treated as a loan and collected from the candidate in accordance with subsection (b) and the regulations thereunder; and ``(3) contains, or is accompanied by, a plain-language disclosure form developed by the Secretary that clearly describes the nature of the Law Enforcement Education Grant award, the service obligation, and the loan repayment requirements that are the consequence of the failure to complete the service obligation. ``(b) Repayment for Failure To Complete Service.-- ``(1) In general.--In the event that law enforcement candidate fails or refuses to comply with the service obligation in the agreement under subsection (a), the sum of the amounts of any Law Enforcement Education Grants received by such candidate shall, upon a determination of such a failure or refusal in such service obligation, be treated as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan under part D of title IV, and shall be subject to repayment, together with interest thereon accruing from the date the grant is converted to such a Loan, in accordance with terms and conditions specified by the Secretary in regulations under this subpart. ``(2) Extenuating circumstances.--The Secretary shall establish, by regulation, categories of extenuating circumstances under which a law enforcement candidate who is unable to fulfill all or part of the candidate's service obligation may be excused from fulfilling that portion of the service obligation. Such categories shall ensure that a law enforcement candidate who is hired and serves as a full-time law enforcement officer but is unable to fulfill part of the candidate's service obligation due to medical discharge by a law enforcement agency or department because of a medical issue resulting from service as a law enforcement officer shall be excused from fulfilling the remaining portion of the service obligation. ``SEC. 423. DEFINITIONS. ``For the purposes of this subpart: ``(1) Eligible institution.--The term `eligible institution' means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 102, that-- ``(A) provides an associate or baccalaureate degree in a field related to law enforcement or criminal justice; and ``(B) has been approved by the Police Officer Standard and Training Board of the State in which the institution is located or related State agency. ``(2) Law enforcement candidate.--The term `law enforcement candidate' means an individual who is selected by the Secretary to receive a Law Enforcement Education Grant under this subpart. ``(3) Law enforcement officer.--The term `law enforcement officer' means any officer, agent, or employee of a State, unit of local government, of Indian tribe who is authorized to supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law.''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS. Part U of title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161u) is repealed. <all>

Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2022

To authorize a Law Enforcement Education Grant program to encourage students to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2022

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle

R

MN

H.R.8188

Health

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act This bill modifies provisions relating to Medicare payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, including by requiring payment rates for certain widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests to be based on a statistical sampling of private sector rates.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS. (a) Use of Statistical Sampling for Widely Available Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests.-- (1) In general.--Section 1834A(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Use of statistical sampling for widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), with respect to data collection periods for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, in the case of a widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test (as defined in clause (iii)), in lieu of requiring the reporting of applicable information from each applicable laboratory, the Secretary shall require the collection and reporting of applicable information from a statistically valid sample of applicable laboratories for each such widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test. ``(ii) Requirements for statistical sampling.-- ``(I) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders, shall develop a methodology for a statistically valid sample under clause (i), using the maximal brewer selection method, as described in the June 2021 Medicare Payment Access Commission Report to the Congress, to establish the payment amount for a widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) for each applicable HCPCS code for a widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test. ``(II) Representative sampling.-- The methodology under subclause (I) for a statistically valid sample under clause (i) shall, for each applicable HCPCS code for a widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test-- ``(aa) provide for a sample that allows for the payment amounts established under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) for such a test to be representative of rates paid by private payors to applicable laboratories receiving payment under this section, including independent laboratories, hospital laboratories, hospital outreach laboratories, and physician office laboratories that furnish the widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test; ``(bb) include applicable information (as defined in paragraph (3)) with respect to such widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test from such different types of applicable laboratories; and ``(cc) be of sufficient size to accurately and proportionally represent the range of private payor payment rates received by each such type of applicable laboratory weighted according to the utilization rates of each type of applicable laboratory for the widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test during the first 6 months of the calendar year immediately preceding the data collection period applicable to the sample to be collected. ``(III) Least burdensome data collection and reporting processes.-- The methodology developed by the Secretary shall be designed to reduce administrative burdens of data collection and reporting on applicable laboratories and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to the greatest extent practicable. ``(IV) Publication of list of widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and notification to applicable laboratories required to report applicable information.--Not later than September 30 of the year immediately preceding each data collection period (as defined in paragraph (4)), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a list of widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and shall directly notify applicable laboratories required to report applicable information under this subsection. ``(iii) Definition of widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test.--In this subparagraph, the term `widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test' means a clinical diagnostic laboratory test that meets both of the following criteria during the first 6 months of the calendar year immediately preceding the data collection period applicable to the sample to be collected: ``(I) Payment rate.--The payment amount determined for the clinical diagnostic laboratory test under this section is less than $1,000 per test. ``(II) Number of laboratories performing the test.--The number of applicable laboratories receiving payments under this section for the clinical diagnostic laboratory test (as determined by the Secretary using the national provider identifier of the provider of services or supplier on the claim submitted for payment under this part for such test) exceeds 100.''. (2) Delays to revised reporting periods and reporting period frequency.-- (A) In general.--Section 1834A(a)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(1)(B)) is amended-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``December 31, 2022'' and inserting ``December 31, 2024''; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``beginning January 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2023'' and inserting ``beginning January 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2026''; and (iii) in clause (iii) by striking ``every three years'' and inserting ``every four years''. (B) Conforming change to definition of data collection period.--Section 1834A(a)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(4)(B)) is amended by striking ``January 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2019'' and inserting ``January 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025''. (b) Elimination of Majority of Medicare Revenues Test.--The first sentence of section 1834A(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``In this section'' and all that follows through the period and inserting the following: ``Notwithstanding determinations of applicable laboratories made prior to January 1, 2024, the term `applicable laboratory' means a laboratory that receives at least $12,500 in payments under this section during the first 6 months of the calendar year immediately preceding the applicable data collection period.''. (c) Modifications to Applicable Information Reported.-- (1) Medicaid managed care rates.--Section 1834A(a)(8)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(a)(8)(C)) is amended by striking ``A medicaid managed care organization'' and inserting ``With respect to data collection periods for reporting periods beginning before January 1, 2026, a medicaid managed care organization (as defined in section 1903(m))''. (2) Authority to exclude manual remittances.--Section 1834A(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m- 1(a)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (B),'' and inserting ``subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Exclusion of manual remittances.--An applicable laboratory for which less than 10 percent of its total paid claims during a data collection period are paid by private payors by means other than an electronic standard transaction (as defined in section 162.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) may exclude from the definition of applicable information under this paragraph payments made by private payors that are not made through an electronic standard transaction.''. (d) Modification to Limits on Payment Reductions; Imposition of Annual Cap on Payment Increases.-- (1) Payment reduction limits.--Section 1834A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for each of 2017 through 2025'' and inserting ``for 2017 and each succeeding year''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (ii) by striking clause (iii) and inserting the following: ``(iii) for 2023, 0 percent; ``(iv) for 2024, 2.5 percent; and ``(v) for 2025 and each subsequent year, 5 percent.''. (2) Annual cap on payment rate increases.--Section 1834A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m- 1(b)(3)), as amended by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``test for 2017 and each succeeding year--'' and inserting ``test-- ``(i) for 2017 and each succeeding year''; (ii) in clause (i), as added by clause (i) of this subparagraph, by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) for 2023 and each succeeding year, shall not result in an increase in payments for a clinical diagnostic laboratory test for the year of greater than the applicable percent (as defined in subparagraph (D)) of the amount of payment for the test for the preceding year.''; (B) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``In this paragraph'' and inserting ``In clause (i) of subparagraph (A)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Definition of applicable percent for purposes of annual cap on payment increases.--In clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable percent' means the following: ``(i) Widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.--With respect to a widely available clinical diagnostic laboratory test-- ``(I) for 2023, 2.5 percent; ``(II) for 2024, 2.5 percent; ``(III) for 2025, 3.75 percent, ``(IV) for 2026, 3.75 percent; and ``(V) for 2027 and each subsequent year, 5 percent. ``(ii) Other clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.--With respect to a clinical diagnostic laboratory test not described in clause (i), 5 percent.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--Section 1834A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m-1(b)(3)) is amended in the heading by striking ``reductions'' and inserting ``medicare payment changes''. (e) Regulations.--(1) Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement the amendments made by this section (other than subsection (d)) through notice and comment rulemaking. (2) The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by subsection (d) through interim final rulemaking, program instruction, or otherwise. <all>

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes.

Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr.

D

NJ

H.R.6933

Energy

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the cost-sharing requirements for its research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program or activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Reporting.--Not later than 120 days after the enactment of the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022, and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost- sharing requirements provided by subsections (b)(3) or (c)(2).''. Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements.

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022

Rep. Obernolte, Jay

R

CA

S.2339

Environmental Protection

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act This bill amends the Clean Air Act to address the limitations on Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) that are placed on gasoline during the summer ozone season. The bill applies the Reid vapor pressure requirements that are applicable to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol (E10) to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol. Thus, the waiver given to E10 gasoline, which allows an increase in the Reid Vapor Pressure volatility, is extended to gasoline blended with more than 10% ethanol.

To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act''. SEC. 2. ETHANOL WAIVER. (a) Reid Vapor Pressure Limitation.--Section 211(h) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or more'' after ``10 percent''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``additional alcohol or''; and (2) in paragraph (5)(A), by inserting ``or more'' after ``10 percent''. (b) Existing Waivers.--Section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(f)(4)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Administrator, upon'' and inserting the following: ``(A) The Administrator, upon''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) A fuel or fuel additive that has been granted a waiver under subparagraph (A) prior to January 1, 2017, and meets all of the conditions of that waiver, other than the waiver's limits for Reid Vapor Pressure, may be introduced into commerce if the fuel or fuel additive meets all other applicable Reid Vapor Pressure requirements.''. <all>

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations under such Act.

Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Sen. Fischer, Deb

R

NE

H.R.6585

Education

Jumpstart on College Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to support early-college high schools and dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs. Specifically, ED must award grants to (1) institutions of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies to assist them in establishing or supporting early-college high schools or dual- or concurrent-enrollment programs, and (2) states to assist them in supporting or establishing these schools or programs.

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jumpstart on College Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to increase the percentage of students who complete a recognized postsecondary credential within 100 percent of the normal time for the completion of such credential, including low-income students and students from other populations that are underrepresented in higher education. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an institution of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies (which may be an educational service agency). Such partnership may also include other entities, such as nonprofit organizations or businesses and schools in juvenile detention centers. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``dual or concurrent enrollment program'', ``early college high school'', ``educational service agency'', ``four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', and ``State'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Low-income student.--The term ``low-income student'' means a student counted under section 1124(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6333(c)). (5) Recognized postsecondary credential.--The term ``recognized postsecondary credential'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; RESERVATIONS. (a) In General.--To carry out this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. (b) Reservations.--From the funds appropriated under subsection (a) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve-- (1) not less than 40 percent for grants to eligible entities under section 5; (2) not less than 55 percent for grants to States under section 6; and (3) not less than 5 percent for national activities under section 8. SEC. 5. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to assist such entities in establishing or supporting an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program in accordance with this section. (b) Duration.--Each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of 6 years. (c) Grant Amount.--The Secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection (h), except that a grant under this section may not exceed $2,000,000, of which not more than 15 percent of the overall grant total may be used to improve data systems for the purpose of facilitating the execution of the reporting requirement in section 7(a). (d) Matching Requirement.-- (1) In general.--For each year that an eligible entity receives a grant under this section, the entity shall contribute matching funds, in the amounts described in paragraph (2), for the activities supported by the grant. (2) Amounts described.--The amounts described in this paragraph are-- (A) for each of the first and second years of the grant period, 20 percent of the grant amount; (B) for each of the third and fourth years of the grant period, 30 percent of the grant amount; (C) for the fifth year of the grant period, 40 percent of the grant amount; and (D) for the sixth year of the grant period, 50 percent of the grant amount. (3) Determination of amount contributed.-- (A) In-kind contributions.--The Secretary shall allow an eligible entity to meet the requirements of this subsection through in-kind contributions. (B) Non-federal sources.--Not less than half of each amount described in paragraph (2) shall be provided by the eligible entity from non-Federal sources. (e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible entity shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would, in the absence of such a grant, be made available from other Federal, State, or local sources for activities supported by the grant, not to supplant such funds. (f) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- (1) propose to establish or support an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that will serve a student population of which not less than 51 percent are low- income students; (2) include a local educational agency which serves a high school that is-- (A) identified for comprehensive support and improvement under section 1111(c)(4)(D)(i) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(D)(i)); or (B) implementing a targeted support and improvement plan as described in section 1111(d)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)); (3) are from States that provide assistance to early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs, such as assistance to defray the costs of higher education (including costs of tuition, fees, and textbooks); and (4) propose to establish or support an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that meets quality standards established by-- (A) a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that offers accreditation specifically for such programs; or (B) a State process specifically for the review and approval of such programs. (g) Equitable Distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that eligible entities receiving grants under this section-- (1) are from a representative cross section of-- (A) urban, suburban, and rural areas; and (B) regions of the United States; and (2) include both two-year and four-year institutions of higher education. (h) Uses of Funds.-- (1) Mandatory activities.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity shall use grant funds received under this section-- (i) to support the activities described in its application under subsection (i); (ii) to create and maintain a coherent system of supports for students, teachers, principals, and faculty under the program, including-- (I) college and career readiness, academic, and social support services for students; and (II) professional development for secondary school teachers, faculty, and principals, and faculty from the institution of higher education, including-- (aa) joint professional development activities; and (bb) activities to assist such teachers, faculty, and principals in using effective parent and community engagement strategies and to help ensure the success of students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education, first- generation college students, and students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)); (iii) to carry out liaison activities among the partners that comprise the eligible entity pursuant to an agreement or memorandum of understanding documenting commitments, resources, roles, and responsibilities of the partners consistent with the design of the program; (iv) for outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students and their families, including students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education, first-generation college students, and students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)), are-- (I) aware of, and recruited into, the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program; and (II) assisted with the process of enrolling and succeeding in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program, which may include providing academic support; (v) to collect, share, and use data (in compliance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g)) for program improvement and program evaluation; and (vi) to review and strengthen its program to maximize the potential that students participating in the program will eventually complete a recognized postsecondary credential, including by optimizing-- (I) the curriculum of the program; (II) the use of high-quality assessments of student learning, such as performance-based, project-based, or portfolio assessments that measure higher-order thinking skills; (III) the sequence of courses offered by the program; and (IV) the alignment of academic calendars between the secondary schools and the institution of higher education participating in the program. (B) New programs.--In the case of an eligible entity that uses a grant under this section to establish an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program, the entity shall use such funds during the first year of the grant period-- (i) to design the curriculum and sequence of courses in collaboration with, at a minimum-- (I) faculty from the institution of higher education; (II) teachers and faculty from the local educational agency; and (III) in the case of a career and technical education program, employers or workforce development entities to ensure that the program is aligned with labor market demand; (ii) to develop and implement an articulation agreement between the institution of higher education and the local educational agency that governs how secondary and postsecondary credits will be awarded under the program; and (iii) to carry out the activities described in subparagraph (A). (2) Allowable activities.--An eligible entity may use grant funds received under this section to support the activities described in its application under subsection (i), including by-- (A) purchasing textbooks and equipment that support the program's curriculum; (B) pursuant to the assurance provided by the eligible entity under subsection (i)(3)(A), paying tuition and fees for postsecondary courses taken by students under the program; (C) incorporating work-based learning opportunities (other than by paying wages of students) into the program (which may include partnering with entities that provide such opportunities), including-- (i) internships; (ii) career-based capstone projects; (iii) pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships provided by eligible providers of apprenticeship programs described in section 122(a)(2)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3152(a)(2)(B)); and (iv) work-based learning opportunities provided under chapters 1 and 2 of subpart 2 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a-11 et seq.); (D) providing students with transportation to and from the program; (E) paying costs for-- (i) high school teachers to obtain the skills, credentials, or industry certifications necessary to teach for the institution of higher education participating in the program; or (ii) postsecondary faculty to become certified to teach high school; or (F) providing time during which secondary school teachers and faculty and faculty from an institution of higher education can collaborate, which may include-- (i) professional development; (ii) the planning of team activities for such teachers and faculty; and (iii) curricular design and student assessment. (i) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant 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) Contents of application.--The application under paragraph (1) shall include, at minimum, a description of-- (A) the partnership that comprises the eligible entity, including documentation of partner commitments, resources and budget, roles, and responsibilities; (B) how the partners that comprise the eligible entity will coordinate to carry out the mandatory activities described in subsection (h)(1); (C) the number of students intended to be served by the program and demographic information relating to such students; (D) how the eligible entity's curriculum and sequence of courses form a program of study leading to a recognized postsecondary credential; (E) how postsecondary credits earned will be transferable to institutions of higher education within the State, including any applicable statewide transfer agreements and any provisions of such agreements that are specific to dual or concurrent enrollment programs; (F) how the eligible entity will conduct outreach to students; (G) how the eligible entity will determine the eligibility of students for postsecondary courses, including an explanation of the multiple factors the entity will take into account to assess the readiness of students for such courses; and (H) the sustainability plan for the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program. (3) Assurances.--The application under paragraph (1) shall include assurances from the eligible entity that-- (A) students participating in a program funded with a grant under this section will not be required to pay tuition or fees for postsecondary courses taken under the program; (B) postsecondary credits earned by students under the program will be transcribed upon completion of the required course work; and (C) instructors of postsecondary courses under the program will meet the same standards applicable to other faculty at the institution of higher education that is participating in the program. SEC. 6. GRANTS TO STATES. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall award grants to States, on a competitive basis, to assist States in supporting or establishing early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs. (b) Duration.--Each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of 6 years. (c) Grant Amount.--The Secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection (f), of which not more than 15 percent of the overall grant total may be used to improve data systems for the purpose of facilitating the execution of the reporting requirement in section 7(a). (d) Matching Requirement.--For each year that a State receives a grant under this section, the State shall provide, from non-Federal sources, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of the grant received by the State for such year to carry out the activities supported by the grant. (e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--A State shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would, in the absence of such grant, be made available from other Federal, State, or local sources for activities supported by the grant, not to supplant such funds. (f) Uses of Funds.-- (1) Mandatory activities.--A State shall use grant funds received under this section to-- (A) support the activities described in its application under subsection (g); (B) plan and implement a statewide strategy for expanding access to early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students who are underrepresented in higher education to raise statewide rates of secondary school graduation, readiness for postsecondary education, and completion of recognized postsecondary credentials, with a focus on students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education; (C) identify any obstacles to such a strategy under State law or policy; (D) provide technical assistance (either directly or through a knowledgeable intermediary) to early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, which may include-- (i) brokering relationships and agreements that forge a strong partnership between elementary and secondary and postsecondary partners; and (ii) offering statewide training, professional development, and peer learning opportunities for school leaders, instructors, and counselors or advisors; (E) identify and implement policies that will improve the effectiveness and ensure the quality of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, such as eligibility and access, funding, data and quality assurance, governance, accountability, and alignment policies; (F) update the State's requirements for a student to receive a regular high school diploma to align with the challenging State academic standards and entrance requirements for credit-bearing coursework as described in subparagraphs (A) and (D) of section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)); (G) incorporate indicators regarding student access to and completion of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs into the school quality and student success indicators included in the State system of annual meaningful differentiation as described under section 1111(c)(4)(B)(v)(I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(I)); (H) disseminate best practices for early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, which may include best practices from programs in the State or other States; (I) facilitate statewide secondary and postsecondary data collection, research and evaluation, and reporting to policymakers and other stakeholders, disaggregated for each category of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)); and (J) conduct outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students, their families, and community members are made aware of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs in the State through a new or existing State online website that complies with the web accessibility requirements under Federal and State laws that protect individuals with disabilities. (2) Allowable activities.--A State may use grant funds received under this section to-- (A) establish a mechanism to offset the costs of tuition, fees, standardized testing, performance assessments, and support services for low-income students and students from underrepresented populations enrolled in early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs; (B) establish formal transfer systems within and across State higher education systems, including two- year and four-year public and private institutions to maximize the transferability of college courses; (C) provide incentives to school districts that-- (i) assist high school teachers in getting the credentials needed to participate in early college high school and dual or concurrent enrollment programs; (ii) encourage the use of college instructors to teach college courses in high schools; and (iii) participate in an annual assessment of current availability and shortages of high school instructors who are credentialed to teach a dual or concurrent enrollment course, and shortages of these instructors in specific curricular areas; and (D) support initiatives to improve the quality of early college high school and dual or concurrent enrollment programs at participating institutions, including by assisting such institutions in aligning programs with the quality standards described in section 5(f)(3). (g) State Applications.-- (1) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents of application.--The application under paragraph (1) shall include, at minimum, a description of-- (A) how the State will carry out the mandatory State activities described in subsection (f)(1); (B) how the State will ensure that any programs funded with a grant under this section are coordinated with programs under-- (i) the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); (ii) the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.); (iii) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); and (iv) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); (C) how the State intends to use grant funds to address achievement gaps for each category of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)); (D) how the State will access and leverage additional resources necessary to sustain early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs; (E) how the State will identify and eliminate barriers to implementing effective early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs after the grant expires, including by engaging businesses and nonprofit organizations; and (F) such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. SEC. 7. REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT. (a) In General.--Not less frequently than once annually, each State and eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a report on the progress of the State or eligible entity in carrying out the programs supported by such grant. (b) Form of Report.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall issue uniform guidelines describing the information that shall be reported by grantees under such subsection. (c) Contents of Report.-- (1) In general.--The report under subsection (a) shall include, at minimum, the following: (A) The number of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program. (B) The number and percentage of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program who earn a recognized postsecondary credential concurrently with a high school diploma. (C) The number of postsecondary credits earned by eligible students while enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that may be applied toward a recognized postsecondary credential. (D) The number and percentage of students who earn a high school diploma. (E) The number and percentage of graduates who enroll in postsecondary education. (2) Categories of students.--The information described in each of subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated for each category of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)). SEC. 8. NATIONAL ACTIVITIES. (a) Reporting by Secretary.--Not less frequently than once annually, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes-- (1) an analysis of the information received from States and eligible entities under section 7; (2) an identification of best practices for carrying out programs supported by grants under this Act; and (3) the results of the evaluation under subsection (b). (b) National Evaluation.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent entity to perform an evaluation of the grants awarded under this Act. Such evaluation shall apply rigorous procedures to obtain valid and reliable data concerning student outcomes by social and academic characteristics and monitor the progress of students from secondary school to and through postsecondary education. (c) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to States and eligible entities concerning best practices and quality improvement programs in early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs and shall disseminate such best practices among eligible entities, States, and local educational agencies. (d) Administrative Costs.--From amounts reserved to carry out this section under section 4(b)(3), the Secretary may reserve such sums as may be necessary for the direct administrative costs of carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under this Act. SEC. 9. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) Employees.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to the employees of local educational agencies (including schools) or institutions of higher education under Federal, State, or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements between such employees and their employers. (b) Graduation Rate.--A student who graduates from an early college high school supported by a grant under section 5 within 100 percent of the normal time for completion described in the eligible entity's application under such section shall be counted in the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for such high school. <all>

Jumpstart on College Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and for other purposes.

Jumpstart on College Act

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano

D

NY

H.R.1840

Commerce

This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021.

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole

R

NY

H.R.2983

Taxation

Readily Ending Debt Under Corporate Engagement Act of 2021 or the REDUCE Act of 2021 This bill modifies the tax deduction for interest paid on student loans to allow such deduction without any offset for amounts received as employer-provided educational assistance.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for interest paid on student loans without reduction for employer educational assistance. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Readily Ending Debt Under Corporate Engagement Act of 2021'' or the ``REDUCE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DEDUCTION NOT OFFSET BY EMPLOYER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 221(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``127,''. (b) Change to Denial of Double Benefit Rule.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``, or for which an exclusion is allowable under section 127 to the taxpayer by reason of the payment by the taxpayer's employer of any indebtedness on a qualified education loan of the taxpayer''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

REDUCE Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for interest paid on student loans without reduction for employer educational assistance.

REDUCE Act of 2021 Readily Ending Debt Under Corporate Engagement Act of 2021

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam

R

IL

H.R.3562

Transportation and Public Works

Vision Zero Act of 2021 This bill allows states to use funds that are apportioned under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Highway Safety Improvement Program to support the development and implementation of local vision zero plans to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries within 20 years or less. Plans must include specified components, including strategies to educate the public and equitably invest in low-income and minority communities, and may include a complete streets prioritization plan with specific projects for transportation and community networks. The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to enforce vision zero plans.

To allow States to use funding provided under the surface transportation block grant program and the highway safety improvement program to develop and implement vision zero plans in eligible localities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vision Zero Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. VISION ZERO. (a) In General.--A local government, metropolitan planning organization, or regional transportation planning organization may develop and implement a vision zero plan to significantly reduce or eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe, not to exceed 20 years. (b) Use of Funds.--Amounts apportioned to a State under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 104(b) of title 23, United States Code, may be used to carry out a vision zero plan under this section. (c) Contents of Plan.--A vision zero plan under this section shall include-- (1) a description of programs, strategies, or policies intended to significantly reduce or eliminate transportation- related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe, not to exceed 20 years, that is consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan and uses existing transportation data and consideration of risk factors; (2) plans for the implementation of, and education of the public about, such programs, strategies, and policies; (3) a description of how such programs, strategies, or policies will-- (A) equitably invest in the safety needs of low- income and minority communities; and (B) protect the rights of members of such communities with respect to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.); and (4) a description of a mechanism to evaluate progress of the development and implementation of the plan, including the gathering and use of transportation safety and demographic data. (d) Inclusions.--A vision zero plan may include a complete streets prioritization plan that identifies a specific list of projects to-- (1) create a connected network of active transportation facilities, including sidewalks, bikeways, or pedestrian and bicycle trails, to connect communities and provide safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient access to employment, housing, and services, consistent with the goals described in section 150(b) of title 23, United States Code; (2) integrate active transportation facilities with public transportation service or improve access to public transportation; and (3) improve transportation options for low-income and minority communities. (e) Coordination.--A vision zero plan under this section shall provide for coordination of various subdivisions of a unit of local government in the implementation of the plan. (f) Restriction on Use of Funds.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be used to enforce a vision zero plan. (g) Safety Performance Management.--A vision zero plan under this section is not sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the safety performance or planning requirements of section 148 or 150 of title 23, United States Code. (h) Amendment to Section 148.--Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(4)(B)(xiii) by inserting ``, including the development of a vision zero plan under the Vision Zero Act of 2021'' after ``safety planning''; (2) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(i) by inserting ``excessive design speeds and speed limits,'' after ``crossing needs,''; and (3) in subsection (h)(1)(A) by inserting ``, including any efforts to reduce vehicle speed'' after ``under this section''. (i) Amendment to Section 150.--Section 150(b)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or elimination'' after ``significant reduction''. <all>

Vision Zero Act of 2021

To allow States to use funding provided under the surface transportation block grant program and the highway safety improvement program to develop and implement vision zero plans in eligible localities, and for other purposes.

Vision Zero Act of 2021

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

D

OR

S.5006

Immigration

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022 This bill designates September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.

To designate the month of September as African Diaspora Heritage Month. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the African diaspora population in the United States has grown significantly in recent years, with the number of African immigrants growing at a rate of almost 246 percent from 2000 to 2019; (2) the African diaspora community is one of the most diverse communities in the United States, inclusive of people who speak multiple languages, whose rich heritage comes from all across the African continent, and whose members practice various faiths; (3) during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a significant number of enslaved people from Africa were brought to the United States; (4) immigrants of African origin boast some of the highest educational achievements of any immigrant group; (5) African diaspora households contribute billions of dollars to the economy of the United States, with an estimated $10,100,000,000 in Federal taxes, $4,700,000,000 in State and local taxes, and a spending power of more than $40,300,000,000 in 2015; (6) Sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere sent back $46,000,000,000 in remittances to the continent of Africa in 2021; (7) Government agencies, including the International Development Finance Corporation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, and the United States Trade Representative are critical to investments and enduring mutual partnerships between the United States and African nations; (8) in 2019, through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), the United States imported $8,400,000,000 in goods, up 2.4 percent as compared to 2001; (9) Prosper Africa and other similar Government initiatives are critical to building and strengthening ties between the United States and African businesses; (10) the total two-way goods trade with Sub-Saharan Africa totaled $44,900,000,000 in 2021, a 22 percent increase from $36,800,000,000 in 2019; (11) the African diaspora plays an invaluable role in shaping Government policy; (12) members of the African diaspora have an invaluable understanding of cross-cultural engagement between the United States and Africa, existing relations and networks on the African continent, and can support efforts to facilitate stronger ties between the United States and Africa; (13) the United States is committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationships between the United States and countries throughout the African continent; (14) Congress strongly supports the United States hosting a second United States-Africa Leaders Summit in December 2022, and urges collaboration between the Government and the African diaspora community in the United States in advance, during, and after the Summit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the United States and African nations; (15) the African diaspora harbors a deep commitment to family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to the society of the United States; and (16) all members of the African diaspora in the United States deserve access to Federal resources and a voice in the Government of the United States. SEC. 3. AFRICAN DIASPORA HERITAGE MONTH. (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second section 146 as section 147; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 148. African Diaspora Heritage Month ``(a) Designation.--September is African Diaspora Heritage Month. ``(b) Proclamations.--The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, and the chief executive officers of each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and each territory and possession of the United States are requested to issue each year proclamations calling on the people of their respective jurisdictions, to observe African Diaspora Heritage Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the item relating to the second section 146 and inserting the following: ``147. Choose Respect Day. ``148. African Diaspora Heritage Month.''. Passed the Senate December 13, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5006 _______________________________________________________________________

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022

A bill to designate the month of September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022 African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022

Sen. Kaine, Tim

D

VA

H.R.9489

Science, Technology, Communications

National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to integrate the resources of DOE, including the Office of Science, the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, to provide research and development and response capabilities to respond to The Office of Science shall support research that harnesses the capabilities of the national laboratories to address advanced biological threats of national security significance. The Office of Science shall promote cooperative research and development activities under the program, including collaboration between appropriate industry and academic institutions to promote innovation and the creation of knowledge. No less frequently than biennially, DOE shall develop a strategic research plan under the program.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to address biotechnology threats, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Energy. (2) National laboratory.--The term ``National Laboratory'' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). (3) NNSA.--The term ``NNSA'' means the National Nuclear Security Administration. (4) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the joint program office established under section 3(b). (5) Office of intelligence and counterintelligence.--The term ``Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence'' means the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Department. (6) Office of science.--The term ``Office of Science'' means the Office of Science of the Department. (7) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the National Laboratory Biotechnology Program established under section 3(a). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. SEC. 3. NATIONAL LABORATORY BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to integrate the resources of the Department, including the Office of Science, the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the NNSA, to provide research, development, test and evaluation, and response capabilities to respond to-- (1) long-term biotechnology threats facing the United States; and (2) any remaining threats posed by COVID-19. (b) Joint Program Office.--To carry out the Program, the Secretary shall establish a joint program office, which shall comprise appropriate leadership from the Office of Science, the NNSA, and the National Laboratories. (c) Functions.--The Office shall-- (1) oversee the development and operation of major research activities of the Program; (2) periodically review and recommend updates as necessary to Program policies and guidelines for the development and operation of major research activities; (3) collaborate with the directors of research directorates of the Department, directors of National Laboratories, and other senior Department officials, as appropriate, to gain greater access to top researchers and new and potentially transformative ideas; (4) enable access to broad scientific and technical expertise and resources that will lead to the deployment of innovative products, including through-- (A) research and development, including proof of concept, technical development, and compliance testing activities; and (B) early-stage product development, including through-- (i) computational modeling and simulation; (ii) molecular structural determination; (iii) genomic sequencing; (iv) epidemiological and logistics support; (v) knowledge discovery infrastructure and scalable protected data; (vi) advanced manufacturing to address supply chain bottlenecks; (vii) new capabilities for testing of clinical and nonclinical samples; (viii) understanding environmental fate and transport of viruses; and (ix) discovery of potential therapeutics through computation and molecular structure determination; (5) provide access to user facilities with advanced or unique equipment, services, materials, and other resources to perform research and testing; (6) support technology transfer and related activities; and (7) promote access and development across the Federal Government and to United States industry, including startup companies, of early applications of the technologies, innovations, and expertise beneficial to the public that are derived from Program activities. (d) Biodefense Expertise.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the Program, the Office shall support research that harnesses the capabilities of the National Laboratories to address advanced biological threats of national security significance through assessments and research and development programs that-- (A) support the near- and long-term biodefense needs of the United States; (B) support the national security community in reducing uncertainty and risk; (C) enable greater access to top researchers and new and potentially transformative ideas for biodefense of human, animal, plant, environment, and infrastructure assets (including physical, cyber, and economic infrastructure); and (D) enable access to broad scientific and technical expertise and resources that will lead to the development and deployment of innovative biodefense assessments and solutions, including through-- (i) the accessing, monitoring, and evaluation of biological threats to reduce risk, including through analysis and prioritization of gaps and vulnerabilities across open-source and classified data; (ii) development of scientific and technical roadmaps-- (I) to address gaps and vulnerabilities; (II) to inform analyses of technologies; and (III) to accelerate the application of unclassified research to classified applications; and (iii) demonstration activities to enable deployment, including-- (I) threat signature development and validation; (II) automated anomaly detection using artificial intelligence and machine learning; (III) fate and transport dynamics for priority scenarios; (IV) data curation, access, storage, and security at scale; and (V) risk assessment tools. (2) Resources.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office is provided and uses sufficient resources to carry out paragraph (1). (e) Strengthening Institutional Research and Private Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Office shall, to the maximum extent practicable, promote cooperative research and development activities under the Program, including collaboration between appropriate industry and academic institutions to promote innovation and knowledge creation. (2) Accessibility of information.--The Office shall develop, maintain, and publicize information on scientific user facilities and capabilities supported by laboratories of the Department for combating biotechnology threats, which shall be accessible for use by individuals from academic institutions and industry. (3) Academic participation.--The Office shall, to the maximum extent practicable-- (A) conduct outreach about internship opportunities relating to activities under the Program primarily to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) and minority-serving institutions of higher education; (B) encourage the development of research collaborations between research-intensive universities and the institutions described in subparagraph (A); and (C) provide traineeships at the institutions described in subparagraph (A) to graduate students who pursue a masters or doctoral degree in an academic field relevant to research advanced under the Program. (f) Evaluation and Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not less frequently than biennially, the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the activities carried out under the Program; and (B) develop a strategic research plan under the Program, which shall be made publicly available and submitted to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (2) Classified information.--If the strategic research plan developed under paragraph (1)(B) contains classified information, the plan-- (A) shall be made publicly available and submitted to the committees of Congress described in paragraph (1)(B) in an unclassified format; and (B) may, as part of the submission to those committees of Congress only, include a classified annex containing any sensitive or classified information, as necessary. (g) Interagency Collaboration.--The Office may collaborate with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies to advance biotechnology research and development under the Program. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, to remain available until expended-- (1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (2) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (3) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (4) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. <all>

National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to address biotechnology threats, and for other purposes.

National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022

Rep. Foster, Bill

D

IL

H.R.2387

Transportation and Public Works

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to establish a 120-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations. In developing the pilot program, the TSA must address certain policies and procedures, including (1) accommodating individuals with disabilities or observing certain religious practices, and (2) exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019). The pilot program must ensure airlines allow passengers who are prohibited from flying due to a fever or a secondary medical screening to reschedule or cancel a flight at no cost. The TSA must, within 90 days after the completion of the pilot program, create a policy for deploying a temperature check program at airports and airport security screening locations through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Department of Transportation must revise its regulations to require the inclusion of certain information about traveling in the passenger notification system during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including (1) a message discouraging any individual who has a fever from traveling in air transportation, and (2) a notification that each passenger and any individual accompanying a passenger into the sterile area of the airport will undergo a temperature check if the pilot program established under this bill is in effect in that airport.

To establish a temperature checks pilot program for air transportation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. (2) Air transportation.--The term ``air transportation'' has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code. (3) COVID-19 public health emergency.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means the public health emergency first declared on January 31, 2020, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and includes any renewal of such declaration pursuant to such section 319. (4) Fever.--The term ``fever'' means 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, or the meaning given that term pursuant to guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to COVID-19. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (6) Sterile area.--The term ``sterile area'' has the meaning given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). (7) Temperature check.--The term ``temperature check'' means the screening of individuals for a fever. SEC. 3. TEMPERATURE CHECKS PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish a 120-day pilot program to conduct temperature checks for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations (referred to in this section as the ``pilot program''). The Administrator shall select airports that represent diverse operating conditions, such as high-, medium-, and low-passenger throughput, and locations for the pilot program. (b) Screening.--The pilot program shall require screening of passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations for fevers. An individual who is found to have a fever shall be subject to secondary medical screening. An individual who registers a fever during a temperature check conducted under the pilot program shall be denied admission to the sterile area of the airport. (c) Elements.--In developing the pilot program, the Administrator shall address-- (1) the types of technology that may be used to conduct temperature checks; (2) policies applicable to screening procedures; (3) procedures for individuals who register a fever, which shall include secondary screening by a medical professional; (4) mechanisms for protecting the privacy and medical information of individuals subjected to temperature checks; (5) procedures for accommodating individuals with disabilities or observing certain religious practices, as appropriate; (6) procedures for exempting individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19; (7) training on the policies, procedures, and equipment for employees responsible for implementing the pilot program, to be completed prior to initiation of such program; and (8) policies to ensure a final decision regarding access to the sterile area of an airport are made and carried out by a supervisor. (d) Equipment.--The Administrator only may conduct temperature checks under the program established under this section using a device lawfully manufactured and distributed, or a device manufactured and distributed in accordance with guidance issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to measure the body temperature of a person. (e) Procurement and Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator, in coordination with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall procure temperature screening equipment and implement best practices for conducting passenger temperature checks under the pilot program. (2) Rule of construction.--Paragraph (1) shall not be construed as requiring the pilot program to be conducted at U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening locations. (f) Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator may enter into partnerships or contracts with private entities, universities or other academic institutions, national laboratories, public health authorities, or other entities to develop, evaluate, or improve technology for purposes of detecting fevers or conducting secondary medical screening under the pilot program. (2) Airports.--The Administrator may partner with airports that have temperature screening programs to develop best practices, share data, and implement the pilot program, but may not require airports to share in the costs of the pilot program except by mutual agreement. (g) Treatment of Individuals Prohibited in the Sterile Area.-- (1) Passengers.--The pilot program shall require air carriers to permit a passenger who is prohibited from flying because they have a fever or as a result of a secondary medical screening to reschedule or cancel the flight the passenger was ticketed for at no cost to the passenger. (2) Employees and contractors.--Any airport or airline employee or contractor that is prohibited from entering the sterile area of the airport because they have a fever or as a result of a secondary medical screening under the pilot program shall be subject to the leave policies and procedures of such individual's employer. (h) Program for Remainder of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.--Not later than 90 days after the completion of the pilot program, based on the results of the pilot program and the most up-to-date and best available public health information, data, and evidence-based or evidence-informed scientific information, the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall issue policy for deploying a temperature check program at airports and airport security screening locations through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency for domestic and international passengers, individuals accompanying those passengers, crew members, and other individuals who pass through airports and airport security screening locations. (i) Authority.--The Administrator shall issue regulations to implement the temperature check program under subsection (h), including with respect to secondary screening requirements. SEC. 4. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVELING DURING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES IN PASSENGER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall revise section 175.25 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require the inclusion in the passenger notification system during the COVID-19 public health emergency of-- (1) relevant guidelines relating to safe traveling in air transportation; (2) a message discouraging any individual who has a fever from traveling in air transportation; and (3) a notification that each passenger and any individual accompanying a passenger into the sterile area of the airport will undergo a temperature check if the pilot program established under section 3 is in effect in that airport. (b) Timelines.--The Secretary shall-- (1) revise section 175.25 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, in accordance with the requirements of subsection (a) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) provide for the implementation of such revisions not later than 90 days after such date of enactment. <all>

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

To establish a temperature checks pilot program for air transportation, and for other purposes.

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.

D

CA

H.R.3655

Health

Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 This bill increases the compensation available under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for vaccine-related deaths and injuries and otherwise modifies the program. This program provides compensation through a no-fault alternative to litigation for injuries and deaths caused by certain vaccines. Specifically, the bill increases the compensation for a vaccine-related death and the maximum compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress from a vaccine-related injury from $250,000 to $600,000. It annually adjusts these amounts based on a consumer price index. In addition, the bill extends from 36 months to five years the period of time after the onset of symptoms of a vaccine injury during which an individual may file a claim for compensation. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must update the Vaccine Injury Table, which lists and explains injuries and conditions that are presumed to be caused by vaccines, within six months of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children, adults, or pregnant women. Current law requires the CDC to update the table within two years of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to make updates to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGES TO VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (a) Special Masters.-- (1) Establish minimum number of special masters.--Section 2112(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa- 12(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``not more than 8'' and inserting ``not less than 10''. (2) Additional reporting requirements.--Section 2112(c)(6)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-12(c)(6)(E)) is amended-- (A) by inserting after ``disposition of petitions,'' the following: ``the number of petitions filed that are pending disposition, the number of hearings scheduled with respect to a pending disposition,''; and (B) by inserting ``, including recommendations on whether additional special masters are needed to ensure an expeditious and fair resolution of petitions or otherwise improve the Program'' after ``in the Program''. (b) Recommendations From CDC.--Section 2114(e)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-14(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``within 2 years of'' and inserting ``within 6 months of''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``adults, or pregnant women'' after ``to children,''. (c) Increase in Compensation.-- (1) Compensation for death.--Section 2115(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-15(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) In the event of a vaccine-related death, an award of-- ``(A) if judgment on an award of compensation is entered in calendar year 2021, $600,000; or ``(B) if judgment on an award of compensation is entered in a subsequent calendar year, the amount equal to the dollar amount applicable under this paragraph for the preceding calendar year, adjusted by the total percentage change that occurred during such preceding calendar year in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items; U.S. city average).''. (2) Compensation for pain and suffering.--Section 2115(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa- 15(a)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) For actual and projected pain and suffering and emotional distress from the vaccine-related injury, an award not to exceed-- ``(A) if judgment on an award of compensation is entered in calendar year 2021, $600,000; or ``(B) if judgment on an award of compensation is entered in a subsequent calendar year, the amount equal to the dollar amount applicable under this paragraph for the preceding calendar year, adjusted by the total percentage change that occurred during such preceding calendar year in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items; U.S. city average).''. (d) Increase Statute of Limitations.--Section 2116(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-16(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``36 months'' and inserting ``5 years''. <all>

Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to make updates to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.

Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

S.4388

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Families Mental Health Services Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits for beneficiaries of TRICARE Select and TRICARE Prime each year.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Families Mental Health Services Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF COST-SHARING FOR THREE MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT VISITS UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM. (a) TRICARE Select.--Section 1075(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and under requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits of a beneficiary each year.''. (b) TRICARE Prime.--Section 1075a(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Consistent with other provisions of this chapter and under requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits of a beneficiary each year.''. <all>

Military Families Mental Health Services Act

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year, and for other purposes.

Military Families Mental Health Services Act

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

H.R.6022

Immigration

Build Better Borders Act of 2021 This bill increases a civil penalty for improperly entering the United States and appropriates the collected funds for certain uses, including for the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the civil penalty for an alien apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be $450,000, or $900,000 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. Under current law, the penalty is between $50 and $250, or between $100 and $500 for an individual who has been previously subject to the penalty. The bill appropriates the funds from such penalties for use by the Department of Homeland Security, and the funds may only be used to (1) plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border; and (2) purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for the U.S. Border Patrol.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build Better Borders Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY. Section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``at least $50 and not more than $250'' and inserting ``$450,000''. SEC. 3. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Fund.--At the end of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, insert the following: ``Sec. 3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund ``(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish an account in the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the `Secure the Southern Border Fund', into which funds collected under section 275(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(b)(1)) shall be deposited. ``(b) Appropriation.--Funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund shall be available until expended. Such funds are authorized to be appropriated, and are appropriated, to the Secretary of Homeland Security only-- ``(1) to plan, design, construct, or maintain a barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico; and ``(2) to purchase and maintain necessary vehicles and equipment for U.S. Border Patrol agents. ``(c) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the funds deposited in the Secure the Southern Border Fund may be used for the purpose described in subsection (b)(2).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 33 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``3344. Secure the Southern Border Fund.''. <all>

Build Better Borders Act of 2021

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil penalty for unlawfully entering the United States, and for other purposes.

Build Better Borders Act of 2021

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"

R

GA

S.2278

Government Operations and Politics

Regulatory Accountability Act This bill expands and provides statutory authority for notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures to require federal agencies to consider (1) whether a rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency, (2) whether existing laws or rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem, and (3) reasonable alternatives to a new rule. For proposed major or high-impact rules that have a specified significant economic impact or adverse effect on the public health or safety, an agency must Agencies must notify OIRA with certain information about a proposed rulemaking, including specified discussion and preliminary explanations concerning a major or high-impact rule. Further, OIRA must establish certain rulemaking guidelines. Additionally, the bill (1) revises the scope of judicial review of agency actions, and (2) establishes requirements for agencies issuing guidance.

To improve agency rulemaking, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Regulatory Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 551 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``rule making'' and inserting ``rulemaking''; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking ``rule making'' and inserting ``rulemaking''; (3) in paragraph (13), by striking ``and'' at the end; (4) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) `guidance' means an agency statement of general applicability that-- ``(A) is not intended to have the force and effect of law; and ``(B) sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; ``(16) `high-impact rule' means any rule that the Administrator determines is likely to cause an annual effect on the economy of $500,000,000 or more, adjusted once every 5 years to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; ``(17) `major guidance' means guidance that the Administrator finds is likely to lead to-- ``(A) an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more, adjusted once every 5 years to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; ``(B) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, local, or Tribal government agencies, or geographic regions; or ``(C) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, public health and safety, or the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic and export markets; ``(18) `major rule' means any rule that the Administrator determines is likely to cause-- ``(A) an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more, adjusted once every 5 years to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; ``(B) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, local, or Tribal government agencies, or geographic regions; or ``(C) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, public health and safety, or the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic and export markets; ``(19) `Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs' means the office established under section 3503 of title 44 and any successor to that office; and ``(20) `Administrator' means the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.''. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``Rule making'' and inserting ``Rulemaking''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) This section applies'' and inserting the following: ``(a) Applicability.--This section applies''; and (3) by striking subsections (b) through (e) and inserting the following: ``(b) Rulemaking Considerations.--In a rulemaking, an agency shall consider, in addition to other applicable considerations, the following: ``(1) The legal authority under which a rule may be proposed, including whether rulemaking is required by statute or is within the discretion of the agency. ``(2) The nature and significance of the problem the agency intends to address with a rule. ``(3) Whether existing Federal laws or rules have created or contributed to the problem the agency may address with a rule and, if so, whether those Federal laws or rules could be amended or rescinded to address the problem in whole or in part. ``(4) A reasonable number of alternatives for or to a new rule, with the consideration of 3 alternatives presumed to be reasonable, that-- ``(A) meet the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies, including substantial alternatives or other responses identified by the agency or by interested persons; and ``(B) consider not only mandating particular conduct or manners of compliance, but also-- ``(i) specifying performance objectives; ``(ii) establishing economic incentives, including marketable permits, to encourage desired behavior; ``(iii) establishing disclosure requirements that will provide information upon which choices can be made by the public; or ``(iv) adopting other means of meeting the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies without mandating particular conduct or manners of compliance. ``(5) For any major rule or high-impact rule, unless prohibited by law, the potential costs and benefits associated with potential alternative rules and other responses considered under paragraph (4), including quantitative and qualitative analyses of-- ``(A) the direct costs and benefits; ``(B) the nature and degree of risks addressed by the rule and the countervailing risks that might be posed by agency action; and ``(C) to the extent practicable, the cumulative costs and benefits, and an analysis of the effects that the rule is anticipated to have on entities that purchase products or services from, sell products or services to, or otherwise conduct business with entities to which the rule will apply. ``(c) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.-- ``(1) In general.--If an agency determines that the objectives of the agency require the agency to issue a rule, the agency shall-- ``(A) submit a notice of proposed rulemaking to the Administrator for review; ``(B) refrain from publishing the notice until the Administrator determines that review by the Administrator has concluded; and ``(C) at the conclusion of review by the Administrator, publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, which shall include-- ``(i) a statement of the time, place, and nature of any public rulemaking proceedings; ``(ii) a reference to the legal authority under which the rule is proposed, including the specific statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies; ``(iii) the text of the proposed rule; ``(iv) a summary of information known to the agency concerning the considerations described in subsection (b); and ``(v) where otherwise consistent with applicable law, for any major rule or high- impact rule-- ``(I) a reasoned preliminary explanation regarding how-- ``(aa) the proposed rule meets the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies; and ``(bb) the benefits of the proposed rule justify the costs; ``(II) a discussion of-- ``(aa) the costs and benefits of alternatives considered by the agency under subsection (b)(4); ``(bb) whether the alternatives considered by the agency under subsection (b)(4) meet the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies; and ``(cc) the reasons why the agency did not propose an alternative considered by the agency under subsection (b)(4); and ``(III) a solicitation of public comment, including on all issues and alternatives discussed under subclauses (I) and (II) and subsection (l)(1)(A). ``(2) Accessibility.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than the date on which an agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph (1), all studies, models, scientific literature, and other information developed or relied upon by the agency, and actions taken by the agency to obtain that information, in connection with the determination of the agency to propose the rule that is the subject of the rulemaking shall be placed in the docket for the proposed rule and made accessible to the public. ``(B) Information controlled by nongovernmental person.--With respect to any information to which a nongovernmental person holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display, the information shall be-- ``(i) placed in the docket through citation or incorporation by reference, including a specification of the identity of the nongovernmental person who holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display of the information and the means by which a member of the public may request a full copy of the information from that holder; and ``(ii) considered made accessible to the public after a placement described in clause (i), provided that the nongovernmental person who holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display of the information makes the information reasonably available upon request in a timely manner to any member of the public who requests a copy of the information. ``(C) Exception.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply with respect to information that is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b). ``(3) Information quality.--If an agency proposes a rule that rests upon scientific, technical, or economic information, the agency shall-- ``(A) propose the rule on the basis of the best reasonably available scientific, technical, or economic information; and ``(B) to the maximum extent practicable, use that information in compliance with the guidelines issued under section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106- 554; 114 Stat. 2763A-154). ``(4) Public comment.-- ``(A) In general.--After publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking under paragraph (1), an agency shall provide interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking through the submission of written material, data, views, or arguments with or without opportunity for oral presentation, except that-- ``(i) if a public hearing is convened under subsection (e), reasonable opportunity for oral presentation shall be provided at the public hearing as provided in subsection (e); and ``(ii) when, other than as provided in subsection (e), a rule is required by statute to be made on the record after opportunity for an agency hearing-- ``(I) sections 556 and 557 shall apply; and ``(II) the petition procedures of subsection (e) shall not apply. ``(B) Timeline.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (C), an agency shall provide not less than 60 days, or, with respect to a proposed major rule or a proposed high-impact rule, not less than 90 days, for interested persons to submit written material, data, views, or arguments under subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Adequate review period.--If a proposed rule relies on information placed in the docket through citation or incorporation by reference as described in paragraph (3)(B), the comment period required under clause (i) shall be adequate to allow interested persons to receive and review that information to inform their submission. ``(C) Responsive comment period for major and high- impact rules.--With respect to a proposed major rule or a proposed high-impact rule, an interested person who made a submission under subparagraph (A) during the comment period under subparagraph (B) with respect to the rule may, during the period beginning on the day after the date on which that comment period closes and ending on the date that is 30 days after that day, respond to any other submission made by any other interested person under subparagraph (A) during the initial comment period. ``(D) Accessibility.--All comments and responses submitted under this paragraph shall be promptly placed in the docket and made accessible to the public. ``(5) Change of classification after publication of notice.--If, after an agency submits for review and publishes the notice of proposed rulemaking required under paragraph (1), a proposed rule is determined to be a major rule or a high- impact rule, the agency shall-- ``(A) publish a notice in the Federal Register with respect to the change of the classification of the rule; and ``(B) allow interested persons an additional opportunity of not less than 30 days to comment on-- ``(i) the rule; and ``(ii) the change of the classification of the rule. ``(6) Prohibition on certain communications.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), after an agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking required under paragraph (1), or after an agency publishes a notice of initiation of rulemaking under subsection (d)(1)(B), the agency, and any individual acting in an official capacity on behalf of the agency, may not communicate, and a person who receives Federal funds from the agency may not use those funds to communicate, through written, oral, electronic, or other means, to the public with respect to the proposed rule in a manner that-- ``(i) directly advocates, in support of or against the proposed rule, for the submission of information that will form part of the record for the proposed rule; ``(ii) appeals to the public, or solicits a third party, to undertake advocacy in support of or against the proposed rule; or ``(iii) is directly or indirectly for the purpose of publicity or propaganda within the United States in a manner that Congress has not authorized. ``(B) Exception.--The prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a communication that requests comments on, or provides information regarding, a proposed rule in an impartial manner. ``(d) Initiation of Rulemaking for Major and High-Impact Rules.-- ``(1) Notice for major and high-impact rules.--When an agency determines to initiate a rulemaking that may result in a major rule or a high-impact rule, the agency shall-- ``(A) establish an electronic docket for that rulemaking, which may have a physical counterpart; and ``(B) publish a notice of initiation of rulemaking in the Federal Register, which shall-- ``(i) briefly describe the subject and objectives of, and the problem to be solved by, the rule; ``(ii) refer to the legal authority under which the rule would be proposed, including the specific statutory provision that authorizes the rulemaking; ``(iii) invite interested persons to propose alternatives and other ideas regarding how best to accomplish the objectives of the agency in the most effective manner; ``(iv) indicate how interested persons may submit written material for the docket; and ``(v) appear in the Federal Register not later than 90 days before the date on which the agency publishes a notice of proposed rulemaking for the rule. ``(2) Accessibility.--All information provided to the agency under paragraph (1) shall be promptly placed in the docket and made accessible to the public, unless the information-- ``(A) is information to which the submitter does not hold a legal right to authorize disclosure; or ``(B) is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b). ``(3) Applicability.--With respect to the alternatives and other ideas proposed under paragraph (1)(B)(iii)-- ``(A) the alternatives and other ideas are for the benefit of-- ``(i) the agency receiving the alternatives and other ideas; and ``(ii) the public; and ``(B) the agency receiving the alternatives and other ideas may respond to the alternatives and other ideas. ``(4) Timetable.-- ``(A) In general.--After considering any written material submitted by interested persons under paragraph (1), if an agency determines to proceed with a rulemaking for a major rule or a high-impact rule, the agency proposing the rule shall establish a timetable for the rulemaking that-- ``(i) contains intermediate completion dates for actions of the agency, including-- ``(I) the anticipated date on which the agency shall publish the notice required under subsection (c)(1) with respect to the rule; and ``(II) the duration of the comment period required under subsection (c)(4), including the date on which the comment period shall end; and ``(ii) includes a final completion date for actions by the agency. ``(B) Publication.--The timetable required under subparagraph (A) shall be published in the electronic docket established under paragraph (1)(A) with respect to the rulemaking. ``(C) Consideration of factors.--In establishing the timetable required under subparagraph (A), an agency shall consider relevant factors, including-- ``(i) the size and complexity of the rulemaking; ``(ii) the resources available to the agency; ``(iii) the national significance of the rulemaking; and ``(iv) all statutory requirements that govern the timing of the rulemaking. ``(D) Report required.-- ``(i) In general.--An agency that fails to meet an intermediate or final completion date for an action established under subparagraph (A) shall submit to Congress and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a report regarding why the agency failed to meet the completion date. ``(ii) Contents; publication in federal register.--A report submitted under clause (i) shall-- ``(I) include an amended timetable for the rulemaking; and ``(II) be published-- ``(aa) in the Federal Register; and ``(bb) in the electronic docket established under paragraph (1)(A) with respect to the rulemaking. ``(E) Changes to intermediate dates published in electronic docket.--If an agency changes an intermediate completion date for an action of the agency established under subparagraph (A)(i), the agency shall publish in the electronic docket established under paragraph (1)(A)-- ``(i) the updated completion date for the action; and ``(ii) a brief explanation regarding the reason for the change to the completion date. ``(5) Notice of determination of other agency course.-- ``(A) In general.--If, after publishing the notice required under paragraph (1), an agency determines not to issue a major rule or a high-impact rule, the agency shall-- ``(i) publish a notice of determination of other agency course; and ``(ii) if the agency intends to issue a rule, comply with the procedures required under subsection (c). ``(B) Contents.--A notice of determination of other agency course published under subparagraph (A)(i) shall include-- ``(i) a description of the alternative response the agency has determined to adopt; and ``(ii) if the agency intends to issue a rule, any information required under subsection (c). ``(e) Public Hearing for High-Impact Rules.-- ``(1) Petition for public hearing.-- ``(A) In general.--Before the date on which the comment period closes with respect to a proposed high- impact rule, an interested person may petition the agency that proposed the rule to hold a public hearing in accordance with this subsection. ``(B) Granting and denial of petition.-- ``(i) Granting of petition.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which an agency receives a petition submitted under subparagraph (A) with respect to a rule, the agency shall grant the petition, in whole or in part, if the petition shows that-- ``(I) the proposed rule is based on conclusions with respect to 1 or more specific scientific, technical, economic, or other complex factual issues that are genuinely disputed; ``(II) with respect to a rule that the agency is required to reissue not less frequently than once every 3 years, the interested person submitting the petition could not have raised the disputed factual issues described in subclause (I) during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the petition is submitted; and ``(III) the resolution of the disputed factual issues described in subclause (I) would likely have an effect on-- ``(aa) the costs and benefits of the proposed rule; or ``(bb) whether the proposed rule achieves relevant statutory objectives, including the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies. ``(ii) Denial of petition.--If an agency denies a petition submitted under subparagraph (A) in whole or in part, the agency shall include in the rulemaking record an explanation for the denial that is sufficient for judicial review, including-- ``(I) findings by the agency that-- ``(aa) there is no genuine dispute as to the factual issues raised by the petition; or ``(bb) with respect to a rule that the agency is required to reissue not less frequently than once every 3 years, the interested person submitting the petition could have raised the disputed factual issues in the petition during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the petition is submitted; and ``(II) a reasoned determination by the agency that the factual issues raised by the petition, even if subject to genuine dispute and not subject to subclause (I)(bb), will not have an effect on-- ``(aa) the costs and benefits of the proposed rule; or ``(bb) whether the proposed rule achieves relevant statutory objectives, including the objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies. ``(iii) Inclusion in the record.--A petition submitted under subparagraph (A) with respect to a high-impact rule and the decision of an agency with respect to the petition shall be included in the rulemaking record. ``(2) Notice of hearing.--Not later than 45 days before the date on which a hearing is held under this subsection, an agency shall publish in the Federal Register a notice specifying-- ``(A) the proposed rule to be considered at the hearing; and ``(B) the factual issues to be considered at the hearing. ``(3) Hearing requirements.-- ``(A) Limited nature of hearing.--A hearing held under this subsection shall be limited to-- ``(i) the specific factual issues raised in a petition granted in whole or in part under paragraph (1); and ``(ii) any other factual issues the resolution of which an agency, in the discretion of the agency, determines will advance consideration by the agency of the proposed rule. ``(B) Procedures.-- ``(i) Burden of proof.--Except as otherwise provided by statute, a proponent of a rule has the burden of proof in a hearing held under this subsection. ``(ii) Admission of evidence.--In a hearing held under this subsection, any documentary or oral evidence may be received, except that an agency, as a matter of policy, shall provide for the exclusion of immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence. ``(iii) Adoption of rules governing hearings.--To govern a hearing held under this subsection, each agency shall adopt rules that provide for-- ``(I) the appointment of an agency official or administrative law judge to preside at the hearing; ``(II) the presentation by interested parties of relevant documentary or oral evidence, unless the evidence is immaterial or unduly repetitious; ``(III) a reasonable and adequate opportunity for cross-examination by interested parties concerning genuinely disputed factual issues raised by the petition, provided that, in the case of multiple interested parties with the same or similar interests, the agency may require the use of common counsel where the common counsel may adequately represent the interests that will be significantly affected by the proposed rule; and ``(IV) when appropriate, and to the extent practicable, the consolidation of proceedings with respect to multiple petitions submitted under this subsection into a single hearing. ``(C) Record of hearing.--A transcript of testimony and exhibits, together with all papers and requests filed in the hearing, shall constitute the exclusive record for decision of the factual issues addressed in a hearing held under this subsection. ``(4) Judicial review.-- ``(A) In general.--Failure to petition for a hearing under this subsection shall not preclude judicial review of any claim that could have been raised in the hearing petition or at the hearing. ``(B) Timing of judicial review.--There shall be no judicial review of the disposition of a petition by an agency under this subsection until judicial review of the final action of the agency. ``(f) Final Rules.-- ``(1) Net benefits of major or high-impact rule.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), in a rulemaking for a major rule or a high-impact rule, an agency shall adopt the alternative considered under subsection (b)(5) that maximizes net benefits, taking into consideration only the costs and benefits that arise within the scope of the statutory provision that authorizes the rulemaking. ``(B) Exceptions.--In a rulemaking for a major rule or a high-impact rule, an agency may adopt an alternative other than as required under subparagraph (A) only if-- ``(i) the Administrator approves the adoption by the agency of the alternative; and ``(ii) the alternative is adopted to-- ``(I) account for costs or benefits that cannot be quantified, including costs or benefits related to constitutional or civil rights, provided that the agency identifies all such costs and benefits and explains why those costs and benefits justify the adoption of the alternative; or ``(II) achieve additional benefits or cost reductions, provided that the agency-- ``(aa) identifies-- ``(AA) all such additional benefits and the associated costs of those benefits; and ``(BB) all such cost reductions and the associated benefits of those cost reductions; and ``(bb) explains why-- ``(AA) the additional benefits justify the additional costs; or ``(BB) the additional cost reductions justify any benefits foregone. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) may be construed to preclude an agency from including in an alternative adopted pursuant to such subparagraph changes made as a result of agency analysis or review performed under chapter 6 of this title. ``(2) Publication of notice of final rulemaking.--After submitting a final rule to the Administrator for review and obtaining a certification from the Administrator that the review has concluded, the agency shall publish a notice of final rulemaking in the Federal Register, which shall include-- ``(A) a concise, general statement of the basis and purpose of the rule and a reference to the legal authority under which the rule is made, including the specific statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies; ``(B) a reasoned determination by the agency regarding the considerations described in subsection (b); ``(C) a response to each significant issue raised in the comments on the proposed rule; and ``(D) with respect to a major rule or a high-impact rule, a reasoned determination by the agency that-- ``(i) the benefits of the rule advance the relevant objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies and justify the costs of the rule; and ``(ii)(I) no other alternative considered would achieve the relevant objectives of the statutory provision on which the rulemaking relies in a manner that more greatly maximizes net benefits as required under paragraph (1)(A); or ``(II) the adoption by the agency of a more costly or less costly rule complies with paragraph (1)(B). ``(3) Information quality.--If an agency rulemaking rests upon scientific, technical, or economic information, the agency shall-- ``(A) adopt a final rule on the basis of the best reasonably available scientific, technical, or economic information; and ``(B) to the maximum extent practicable, use that information in compliance with the guidelines issued under section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106- 554; 114 Stat. 2763A-154). ``(4) Accessibility.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than the date on which an agency publishes a notice of final rulemaking under paragraph (2), all studies, models, scientific literature, and other information developed or relied upon by the agency, and actions taken by the agency to obtain that information, in connection with the determination of the agency to finalize the rule that is the subject of the rulemaking shall be placed in the docket for the rule and made accessible to the public. ``(B) Information controlled by nongovernmental person.--With respect to any information to which a nongovernmental person holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display, the information shall be-- ``(i) placed in the docket through citation or incorporation by reference, including a specification of the identity of the nongovernmental person who holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display of the information and the means by which a member of the public may request a full copy of the information from that holder; and ``(ii) considered made accessible to the public after a placement described in clause (i), provided that the nongovernmental person who holds a legal right to prohibit or limit reproduction, distribution, or public display of the information makes the information reasonably available upon request in a timely manner. ``(C) Exception.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply with respect to information that is exempt from disclosure under section 552(b). ``(5) Rules adopted at the end of a presidential administration.-- ``(A) In general.--During the 60-day period beginning on a transitional inauguration day (as defined in section 3349a), with respect to any final rule that had been placed on file for public inspection by the Office of the Federal Register or published in the Federal Register as of the date of the inauguration, but which had not become effective by the date of the inauguration, the agency issuing the rule may, by order, delay the effective date of the rule for not more than 90 days for the purpose of obtaining public comment on whether-- ``(i) the rule should be amended or rescinded; or ``(ii) the effective date of the rule should be further delayed. ``(B) Opportunity for comment.--If an agency delays the effective date of a rule under subparagraph (A), the agency shall give the public not less than 30 days to submit comments. ``(g) Applicability.-- ``(1) Primacy of certain rulemaking considerations and procedures in other federal laws.-- ``(A) Considerations.--If a rulemaking is authorized under a Federal law that requires an agency to consider, or prohibits an agency from considering, a factor in a manner that is inconsistent with, or that conflicts with, the requirements under this section, for the purposes of this section, the requirement or prohibition, as applicable, in that other Federal law shall apply to the agency in the rulemaking. ``(B) Procedural requirements.--If a rulemaking is authorized under a Federal law that requires an agency to follow or use, or prohibits an agency from following or using, a procedure in a manner that is duplicative of, or that conflicts with, a procedural requirement under this section, for the purposes of this section, the requirement or prohibition, as applicable, in that other Federal law shall apply to the agency in the rulemaking. ``(2) Guidance and rules of organization.--Except as otherwise provided by law, this section shall not apply to guidance or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice. ``(3) Exceptions for good cause.-- ``(A) Finding of good cause.-- ``(i) In general.--If an agency for good cause finds that compliance with subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f)(2)(B) before issuing a final rule is unnecessary, impracticable, or contrary to the public interest, that subsection shall not apply and the agency may issue the final rule or an interim final rule, as applicable, under subparagraph (B) or (C). ``(ii) Incorporation of good cause finding.--If an agency makes a finding under clause (i), the agency shall include that finding and a brief statement with respect to the reasons for that finding in the final rule or interim final rule, as applicable, issued by the agency. ``(B) Direct final rules.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), if an agency makes a finding under subparagraph (A)(i) that compliance with subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f)(2)(B) before issuing a final rule is unnecessary, the agency shall, before issuing the final rule-- ``(I) publish in the Federal Register the text of the final rule, the brief statement required under subparagraph (A)(ii), and a notice of opportunity for public comment; ``(II) establish a comment period of not less than 30 days for any interested person to submit written material, data, views, or arguments with respect to the final rule; and ``(III) provide notice of the date on which the rule will take effect. ``(ii) Exception.--An agency that made a finding described in clause (i) may choose not to follow the requirements under that clause if the agency determines that following the requirements would not expedite the issuance of the final rule. ``(iii) Adverse comments.--If an agency receives significant adverse comments with respect to a rule during the comment period established under clause (i)(II), the agency shall-- ``(I) withdraw the notice of final rulemaking published by the agency with respect to the rule; and ``(II) complete rulemaking in accordance with subsections (c) through (f), as applicable. ``(C) Interim final rules.-- ``(i) In general.--If an agency for good cause finds that compliance with subsection (c), (d), (e), or (f)(2)(B) before issuing a final rule is impracticable or contrary to the public interest, the agency shall issue an interim final rule by-- ``(I) publishing the interim final rule and a request for public comment in the portion of the Federal Register relating to final rules; and ``(II) providing a cross-reference in the portion of the Federal Register relating to proposed rules that requests public comment with respect to the rule not later than 60 days after the rule is published under subclause (I). ``(ii) Interim period.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an agency issues an interim final rule under clause (i), the agency shall-- ``(aa) rescind the interim rule; ``(bb) initiate rulemaking in accordance with subsections (c) through (f); or ``(cc) take final action to adopt a final rule. ``(II) No force or effect.--If, as of the end of the 180-day period described in subclause (I), an agency fails to take an action described in item (aa), (bb), or (cc) of that subclause, the interim final rule issued by the agency shall have no force or effect. ``(4) Exemption for monetary policy.--This section shall not apply to a rulemaking or to guidance that concerns monetary policy proposed or implemented by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Open Market Committee. ``(5) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify, alter, or abridge exclusive rights held pursuant to title 17. ``(h) Date of Publication.--A final rule, a direct final rule described in subsection (g)(3)(B), or an interim final rule described in subsection (g)(3)(C) shall be published not later than 30 days (or, in the case of a major rule or a high-impact rule, not later than 60 days) before the effective date of the rule, except-- ``(1) for guidance; or ``(2) as otherwise provided by an agency for good cause and as published with the rule. ``(i) Right to Petition and Review of Rules.--Each agency shall-- ``(1) give interested persons the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule; and ``(2) on a continuing basis, invite interested persons to submit, by electronic means, suggestions for rules that warrant retrospective review and possible modification or repeal. ``(j) Rulemaking Guidelines.-- ``(1) Assessment of rules.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish guidelines regarding rulemaking as follows: ``(i) Identification of need for rules.-- Guidelines setting forth how needs for rulemaking should be identified, including-- ``(I) whether rulemaking is made necessary by compelling public need, such as material failures of private markets or public institutions to protect or improve the health and safety of the public, the environment, or the well-being of the public; and ``(II) whether rulemaking needs could be lessened by reliance on potential State, local, Tribal, or regional regulatory action or other responses that could be taken in lieu of agency action. ``(ii) Assessment of rules.--Guidelines setting forth how the assessment, including the quantitative and qualitative assessment, of proposed and final rules should occur, including how to determine-- ``(I) the costs and benefits of proposed and final rules and alternatives to them, including quantifiable and non-quantifiable costs and benefits; ``(II) whether proposed and final rules maximize net benefits; ``(III) estimated impacts on jobs, wages, competition, innovation, and low-income populations; ``(IV) other economic issues that are relevant to rulemaking under this section or other sections of this part; and ``(V) risk assessments that are relevant to rulemaking under this section and other sections of this part. ``(iii) Numbers of alternatives.-- Guidelines regarding when it may be reasonable to consider in a rulemaking more alternatives than the number presumed to be reasonable under subsection (b)(4). ``(iv) Adoption of alternatives for major or high-impact rules.--Guidelines regarding when it may be appropriate, in a rulemaking for a major or high-impact rule, to adopt an alternative final rule under subsection (f)(1)(B). ``(v) Administrator review.--Guidelines regarding the efficient submission and review of proposed and final rules under subsections (c)(1) and (f)(2). ``(B) Agency analysis of rules.-- ``(i) In general.--The rigor of the cost- benefit analysis required or recommended by the guidelines established under subparagraph (A) shall be commensurate, as determined by the Administrator, with the economic impact of a rule. ``(ii) Risk assessment guidelines.-- Guidelines for a risk assessment described in subparagraph (A)(iv) shall include criteria for-- ``(I) selecting studies and models; ``(II) evaluating and weighing evidence; and ``(III) conducting peer reviews. ``(C) Updating guidelines.--Not less frequently than once every 10 years, the Administrator shall update the guidelines established under subparagraph (A) to enable each agency to use the best available techniques to identify, quantify, and evaluate the need for rulemaking and present and future benefits, costs, other economic issues, and risks as objectively and accurately as practicable. ``(2) Simplification of rules.-- ``(A) Issuance of guidelines.--The Administrator shall issue guidelines to promote coordination, simplification, and harmonization of agency rules during the rulemaking process. ``(B) Requirements.--The guidelines issued by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) shall advise each agency to-- ``(i) avoid rules that are inconsistent or incompatible with, or duplicative of, other regulations of the agency and those of other agencies; and ``(ii) draft the rules of the agency to be simple and easy to understand, with the goal of minimizing the potential for uncertainty and litigation arising from the uncertainty. ``(3) Consistency in rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--To promote consistency in rulemaking, the Administrator shall-- ``(i) issue guidelines to ensure that rulemaking conducted in whole or in part under procedures specified in provisions of law other than those under this section conform with the procedures set forth in this section to the fullest extent allowed by law; and ``(ii) issue guidelines for the adoption of rules under subsection (e)(3)(B)(iii), which shall provide a reasonable opportunity for cross-examination, as described in subsection (e)(3)(B)(iii)(III). ``(B) Agency adoption of regulations.--Each agency shall adopt regulations for the conduct of hearings consistent with the guidelines issued under this paragraph. ``(k) Agency Guidance; Procedures To Issue Major Guidance; Authority To Issue Guidelines for Issuance of Guidance.-- ``(1) In general.--Agency guidance shall-- ``(A) not be used by an agency to foreclose consideration of issues as to which the guidance expresses a conclusion; ``(B) state that the guidance is not legally binding; and ``(C) at the time the guidance is issued, or upon request, be made available by the issuing agency to interested persons and the public. ``(2) Procedures to issue major guidance.--Before issuing any major guidance, an agency shall make and document a reasoned determination that-- ``(A) such guidance is understandable and complies with relevant statutory objectives and regulatory provisions; and ``(B) identifies the costs and benefits, including all costs and benefits to be considered during a rulemaking as required under subsection (b), of requiring conduct conforming to such guidance and assures that such benefits justify such costs. ``(3) Issuance of updated guidance.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall issue updated guidelines for use by agencies in the issuance of guidance documents. ``(B) Requirements.--The guidelines issued by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) shall advise each agency-- ``(i) not to issue guidance documents that are inconsistent or incompatible with, or duplicative of, other rules of the agency and those of other agencies; ``(ii) to draft the guidance documents of the agency to be simple and easy to understand, with the goal of minimizing the potential for uncertainty and litigation arising from the uncertainty; and ``(iii) how to develop and implement a strategy to ensure the proper use of guidance by the agency. ``(l) Major Rule and High-Impact Rule Frameworks.-- ``(1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, when an agency publishes in the Federal Register-- ``(A) a proposed major rule or a proposed high- impact rule, the agency shall include a potential framework for assessing the rule, which shall include a general statement of how the agency intends to measure the effectiveness of the rule; or ``(B) a final major rule or a final high-impact rule, the agency shall include a framework for assessing the rule under paragraph (2), which shall include-- ``(i) a clear statement of the regulatory objectives of the rule, including a summary of the benefit and cost of the rule; ``(ii) the methodology by which the agency plans to analyze the rule, including metrics by which the agency can measure-- ``(I) the effectiveness and benefits of the rule in producing the regulatory objectives of the rule; and ``(II) the impacts, including any costs, of the rule on regulated and other impacted entities; ``(iii) a plan for gathering data regarding the metrics described in clause (ii) on an ongoing basis, or at periodic times, including a method by which the agency will invite the public to participate in the review process and seek input from other agencies; and ``(iv) a specific timeframe, as appropriate to the rule and not more than 10 years after the effective date of the rule, under which the agency shall conduct the assessment of the rule in accordance with paragraph (2)(A). ``(2) Assessment.-- ``(A) In general.--Each agency shall assess the data collected under paragraph (1)(B)(iii), using the methodology set forth in paragraph (1)(B)(ii) or any other appropriate methodology developed after the issuance of a final major rule or a final high-impact rule to better determine whether the regulatory objective was achieved, with respect to the rule-- ``(i) to analyze how the actual benefits and costs of the rule may have varied from those anticipated at the time the rule was issued; and ``(ii) to determine whether-- ``(I) the rule is accomplishing the regulatory objective of the rule; ``(II) the rule has been rendered unnecessary, taking into consideration-- ``(aa) changes in the subject area affected by the rule; and ``(bb) whether the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with-- ``(AA) other rules; or ``(BB) to the extent feasible, State and local government regulations; ``(III) the rule needs to be modified in order to accomplish the regulatory objective; and ``(IV) other alternatives to the rule or modification of the rule could better achieve the regulatory objective while imposing a smaller burden on society or increase cost-effectiveness, taking into consideration any cost already incurred. ``(B) Different methodology.--If an agency uses a methodology other than the methodology under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) to assess data under subparagraph (A), the agency shall include as part of the notice required to be published under subparagraph (D) an explanation of the changes in circumstances that necessitated the use of that other methodology. ``(C) Subsequent assessments.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), if, after an assessment of a major rule or a high-impact rule under subparagraph (A), an agency determines that the rule will remain in effect with or without modification, the agency shall-- ``(I) determine a specific time, as appropriate to the rule and not more than 10 years after the date on which the agency completes the assessment, under which the agency shall conduct another assessment of the rule in accordance with subparagraph (A); and ``(II) if the assessment conducted under subclause (I) does not result in a repeal of the rule, periodically assess the rule in accordance with subparagraph (A) to ensure that the rule continues to meet the regulatory objective. ``(ii) Exemption.--The Administrator may exempt an agency from conducting a subsequent assessment of a rule under clause (i) if the Administrator determines that there is a foreseeable and apparent need for the rule beyond the timeframe required under clause (i)(I). ``(D) Publication.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an agency completes an assessment of a major rule or a high-impact rule under subparagraph (A), the agency shall publish a notice of availability of the results of the assessment in the Federal Register, including the specific time for any subsequent assessment of the rule under subparagraph (C)(i), if applicable. ``(3) OIRA oversight.--The Administrator shall-- ``(A) issue guidance for agencies regarding the development of the framework under paragraph (1) and the conduct of the assessments under paragraph (2)(A); ``(B) oversee the timely compliance of agencies with this subsection; ``(C) ensure that the results of each assessment conducted under paragraph (2)(A) are-- ``(i) published promptly on a centralized Federal website; and ``(ii) noticed in the Federal Register in accordance with paragraph (2)(D); ``(D) ensure that agencies streamline and coordinate the assessment of major rules or high-impact rules with similar or related regulatory objectives; ``(E) exempt an agency from including the framework required under paragraph (1)(B) when publishing a final major rule or a final high-impact rule if the Administrator determines that compliance with paragraph (1)(B) is unnecessary, impracticable, or contrary to the public interest, as described in subsection (g)(3)(A)(i); and ``(F) extend the deadline specified by an agency for an assessment of a major rule or a high-impact rule under paragraph (1)(B)(iv) or paragraph (2)(C)(i)(I) for a period of not more than 90 days if the agency justifies why the agency is unable to complete the assessment by that deadline. ``(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect-- ``(A) the authority of an agency to assess or modify a major rule or a high-impact rule of the agency earlier than the end of the timeframe specified for the rule under paragraph (1)(B)(iv); or ``(B) any other provision of law that requires an agency to conduct retrospective reviews of rules issued by the agency. ``(5) Applicability.-- ``(A) In general.--This subsection shall not apply to-- ``(i) a major rule or a high-impact rule of an agency-- ``(I) that the Administrator reviewed before the date of enactment of this subsection; ``(II) for which the agency is required to conduct a retrospective review under any other provision of law that meets or exceeds the requirements of this subsection, as determined by the Administrator; or ``(III) for which the authorizing statute is subject to periodic reauthorization by Congress not less frequently than once every 10 years; ``(ii) guidance; ``(iii) routine and administrative rules; or ``(iv) a rule that is reviewed under section 2222 of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (12 U.S.C. 3311). ``(B) Direct and interim final major rule or high- impact rule.--In the case of a major rule or a high- impact rule of an agency for which the agency is not required to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in response to an emergency or a statutorily imposed deadline, the agency shall publish the framework required under paragraph (1)(B) in the Federal Register not later than 180 days after the date on which the agency publishes the rule. ``(6) Recommendations to congress.--If, under an assessment conducted under paragraph (2), an agency determines that a major rule or a high-impact rule should be modified or repealed, the agency may submit to Congress recommendations for legislation to amend applicable provisions of law if the agency is prohibited from modifying or repealing the rule under another provision of law. ``(7) Judicial review.-- ``(A) In general.--Judicial review of agency compliance with this subsection is limited to whether an agency-- ``(i) published the framework for assessment of a major rule or a high-impact rule in accordance with paragraph (1); or ``(ii) completed and published the required assessment of a major rule or a high-impact rule in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (D) of paragraph (2). ``(B) Remedy available.--In granting relief in an action brought under subparagraph (A), a court may only issue an order remanding the major rule or the high- impact rule, as applicable, to the agency to comply with paragraph (1) or subparagraph (A) or (D) of paragraph (2), as applicable. ``(C) Effective date of major or high-impact rule.--If, in an action brought under subparagraph (A)(i), a court determines that the agency did not comply, the major rule or the high-impact rule, as applicable, shall take effect notwithstanding any order issued by the court. ``(m) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the scope of the authority of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-554; 114 Stat. 2763A-154), chapter 8 of this title, or any other law or Executive Order.''. SEC. 4. SCOPE OF REVIEW. Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``To the extent necessary'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--To the extent necessary''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or, when appropriate, remand a matter to an agency without setting aside,'' after ``set aside''; and (ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by striking the flush text following paragraph (2)(F) and inserting the following: ``(3) with respect to the review of a high-impact rule, as defined in section 551 of this title, determine whether the factual findings of the agency issuing the rule are supported by substantial evidence. ``(b) Review of Entire Record; Prejudicial Error.--In making a determination under subsection (a), the court shall review the whole record or those parts of the record cited by a party, and due account shall be taken of the rule of prejudicial error. ``(c) Preclusion of Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any action or inaction of the Administrator under subchapter II of chapter 5, except sections 552 and 552a, shall not be subject to judicial review. ``(2) Rule of construction.--The preclusion of judicial review under this subsection shall not be construed or used to construe any other provision of law to provide any cause of action against the Administrator, except as explicitly provided by law. ``(d) Review of Certain Guidance.--Agency guidance that does not interpret a statute or rule may be reviewed only under subsection (a)(2)(D). ``(e) Agency Interpretation of Rules.--The weight that a reviewing court gives an interpretation by an agency of a rule of that agency shall depend on the thoroughness evident in the consideration of the rule by the agency, the validity of the reasoning of the agency, and the consistency of the interpretation with earlier and later pronouncements.''. SEC. 5. ADDED DEFINITIONS. Section 701(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(H), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting ```guidance','' after ```relief',''; and (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) `substantial evidence' means such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion in light of the record considered as a whole.''. SEC. 6. APPLICATION. The amendments made by this Act to sections 553, 701(b), and 706 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to any rulemaking, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by section 2 of this Act, that is pending or completed as of the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 7. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION WITH RESPECT TO COPYRIGHTS. Nothing in this Act, or in the amendments made by this Act, may be construed as altering, modifying, or abridging an exclusive right granted under title 17, United States Code. SEC. 8. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.--Section 1002(g)(2) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3142(g)(2)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (b) Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984.-- Section 308(c) of the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 2437(c)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (c) Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.--Section 409 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1409) is amended, in the first sentence-- (1) by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''; and (2) by striking ``section 706(2)(B)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(B)''. (d) Consumer Product Safety Act.--Section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058(i)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``section 553(e)'' and inserting ``section 553(i)''. (e) Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.--Section 302(b) of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (30 U.S.C. 1462(b)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (f) Defense Production Act of 1950.--Section 709(b)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4559(b)(1)) is amended by striking ``for not less than 30 days, consistent with the requirements of section 553(b)'' and inserting ``in a manner consistent with the requirements of section 553(c)''. (g) Endangered Species Act of 1973.--Section 4(b)(3) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the first sentence, by striking ``section 553(e)'' and inserting ``section 553(i)''; and (2) in subparagraph (D)(i), in the first sentence, by striking ``section 553(e)'' and inserting ``section 553(i)''. (h) Expedited Funds Availability Act.--Section 609(a) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4008(a)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``section 553(c)'' and inserting ``section 553''. (i) Fastener Quality Act.--Section 6(b)(3) of the Fastener Quality Act (15 U.S.C. 5408(b)(3)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (j) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.--Section 912(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387l(b)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(A)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(A)''. (k) Federal Hazardous Substances Act.--Section 3 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1262) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(1), in the first sentence, by striking ``(other than clause (B) of the last sentence of subsection (b) of such section) of title 5 of the United States Code'' and inserting ``of title 5, United States Code, other than subsection (g)(3) of such section,''; and (2) in subsection (j), in the first sentence, by striking ``section 553(e)'' and inserting ``section 553(i)''. (l) Federal Trade Commission Act.--Section 18(e) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), in the second sentence of the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''; and (2) in paragraph (5)(C), in the second sentence, by striking ``Section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``Section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (m) Flammable Fabrics Act.--The Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 4(k) (15 U.S.C. 1193(k)), in the first sentence, by striking ``section 553(e)'' and inserting ``section 553(i)''; and (2) in section 16(c)(2) (15 U.S.C. 1203(c)(2)), by striking ``section 553(b)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)''. (n) General Education Provisions Act.--Section 411 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1221e-4) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``Notwithstanding the exception provided under section 553(b) of title 5, such'' and inserting ``Such''. (o) High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995.--Section 108(d) of the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995 (16 U.S.C. 5507(d)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (p) Housing and Community Development Act of 1992.--The Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 643(b)(3) (42 U.S.C. 13603(b)(3)), in the first sentence, by striking ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (b)(B), and (d)(3) of such section)'' and inserting ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of such section)''; and (2) in section 685 (42 U.S.C. 13643), in the second sentence, by striking ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (b)(B), and (d)(3) of such section)'' and inserting ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of such section)''. (q) International Banking Act of 1978.--Section 7(f)(2) of the International Banking Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3105(f)(2)) is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)(F)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(2)(F)''. (r) Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.-- Section 308(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(b)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (s) Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.--Section 109 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1379) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(4), in the first sentence, by striking ``section 706(2) (A) through (E) of Title'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 706(a)(2) of title''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2), in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``Title'' and inserting ``title''; and (B) by striking ``subsection (d) of such section 553'' and inserting ``subsection (h) of such section 553''. (t) Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.--Section 433 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11387) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (b)(B), and (d)(3) of such section)'' and inserting ``(notwithstanding subsections (a)(2), (g)(3), and (h)(2) of such section)''. (u) Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.--The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 103(c) (29 U.S.C. 1813(c)), in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''; and (2) in section 503(c) (29 U.S.C. 1853(c)), in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (v) Milwaukee Railroad Restructuring Act.--The Milwaukee Railroad Restructuring Act (45 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 5(b)(2) (45 U.S.C. 904(b)(2)), in the second sentence, by striking ``sections 706(2)(A), 706(2)(B), 706(2)(C), and 706(2)(D) of title 5 of the United States Code'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 706(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code''; and (2) in section 17(b)(2) (45 U.S.C. 915(b)(2)), in the second sentence, by striking ``sections 706(2)(A), 706(2)(B), 706(2)(C), and 706(2)(D) of title 5 of the United States Code'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 706(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code''. (w) Native American Programs Act of 1974.--Section 814 of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 2992b-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Subparagraph (A) of the last sentence of section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to any interpretative rule or general statement of policy'' and inserting ``Section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code, shall apply with respect to guidance''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Subparagraph (B) of the last sentence of section 553(b)'' and inserting ``Section 553(g)(3)''; and (ii) by striking ``an interpretative rule or a general statement of policy'' and inserting ``guidance''; and (C) in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``The first 2 sentences of section 553(b)'' and inserting ``Section 553(c)''; and (ii) by striking ``an interpretative rule, a general statement of policy,'' and inserting ``guidance''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``section 553(d)'' and inserting ``section 553(h)''; and (ii) by striking ``an interpretative rule) or general statement of policy'' and inserting ``guidance)''; and (B) in the flush text following paragraph (2), by striking ``the first 2 sentences of section 553(b)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)''; (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``an interpretative rule) and each general statement of policy'' and inserting ``guidance)''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking ``any interpretative rule) or a general statement of policy'' and inserting ``guidance)''; and (B) by striking ``or such general statement of policy''; (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking ``an interpretative rule) or a general statement of policy'' and inserting ``guidance)''; and (B) by striking ``or such general statement of policy''; and (6) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) In this section, the term `guidance' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.''. (x) Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.--Section 502(b) of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 3412(b)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 553(d)(3)'' and inserting ``section 553(h)(2)''. (y) Noise Control Act of 1972.--Section 6(c)(2) of the Noise Control Act of 1972 (42 U.S.C. 4905(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``the first sentence of section 553(c)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)(4)''. (z) Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981.--Section 1152(c) of the Northeast Rail Service Act of 1981 (45 U.S.C. 1105(c)) is amended by striking ``paragraphs (2) (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 706, title 5'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (D) of section 706(a)(2) of title 5''. (aa) Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982.--Section 8(b) of the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982 (16 U.S.C. 773f(b)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (bb) Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970.--The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 5 (15 U.S.C. 1474)-- (A) in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by striking ``(other than paragraph (3)(B) of the last sentence of subsection (b) of such section) of title 5 of the United States Code'' and inserting ``of title 5, United States Code, other than subsection (g)(3) of such section,''; and (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) by striking ``of the United States Code'' each place that term appears and inserting ``, United States Code''; and (ii) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence, by striking ``paragraph (2) of section 706'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''; and (2) in section 7(c)(2) (15 U.S.C. 1476(c)(2)), by striking ``section 553(b)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)''. (cc) Poultry Products Inspection Act.--Section 14(c) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 463(c)) is amended by striking ``section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code'' and inserting ``section 553(c)(4) of title 5, United States Code,''. (dd) Public Health Service Act.--Section 2723(b)(2)(E)(iii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-22(b)(2)(E)(iii)) is amended by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (ee) Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.--Section 216(c)(3) of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 726(c)(3)) is amended, in the fourth sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (ff) Social Security Act.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 221(j) (42 U.S.C. 421(j)), in the flush text following paragraph (3), by striking ``in accordance with section 553(b)(A) of title 5, United States Code'' and all that follows through ``and statements'' and inserting ``in accordance with section 553(g)(2) of title 5, United States Code, of guidance or rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice relating to consultative examinations if such guidance and rules''; and (2) in section 1871(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 1395hh(b)(2)), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) subsection (c) of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, does not apply pursuant to subsection (g)(3) of such section.''. (gg) South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.--Section 8(b) of the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 973f(b)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (hh) Tariff Act of 1930.--Section 777(f)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677f(f)(5)) is amended, in the third sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (ii) Title 5, United States Code.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 556(d), in the sixth sentence, by striking ``rule making'' and inserting ``rulemaking''; (2) in section 557(b), in the fourth sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``rule making'' and inserting ``rulemaking''; (3) in section 562(11), by striking ``means `rule making' as that term is defined in section 551(5)'' and inserting ``has the meaning given the term in section 551''; (4) in section 601(2), by striking ``section 553(b)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)''; (5) in section 1103(b)(1), by striking ``section 553(b)(1), (2), and (3)'' and inserting ``section 553(c)''; and (6) in section 1105, by striking ``subsections (b), (c), and (d)'' and inserting ``subsections (b) through (h) and (j)''. (jj) Title 11, United States Code.--Section 1172(b) of title 11, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``sections 706(2)(A), 706(2)(B), 706(2)(C), and 706(2)(D) of title 5'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 706(a)(2) of title 5''. (kk) Title 14, United States Code.--Section 2507(b)(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 706(1)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(1)''. (ll) Title 28, United States Code.--Section 3902 of title 28, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. (mm) Title 41, United States Code.--Section 8503(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 553(b) to (e)'' and inserting ``section 553''. (nn) Title 46, United States Code.--Title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 14104(b), in the second sentence, by striking ``shall be considered to be an interpretive regulation for purposes of section 553 of title 5'' and inserting ``shall be subject to section 553 of title 5''; and (2) in section 70105(c)(3)(B), in the second sentence, by striking ``section 706(2)(E)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)(E)''. (oo) Toxic Substances Control Act.--Section 19(c)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2618(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) in subclause (I), by striking ``paragraph (2)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(2)(E)''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``paragraph (2)(E)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(2)(E)''; and (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``section 553(c)'' and inserting ``section 553(f)(2)''. (pp) Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.--Section 401(a)(2)(A) of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1571(a)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``section 706(1)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(1)''. (qq) United States Warehouse Act.--Section 13(d)(2) of the United States Warehouse Act (7 U.S.C. 252(d)(2)) is amended by striking ``section 706(2)'' and inserting ``section 706(a)(2)''. <all>

Regulatory Accountability Act

A bill to improve agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.

Regulatory Accountability Act

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

S.948

Taxation

This bill modifies requirements for third party settlement organizations to eliminate their reporting requirement with respect to the transactions of their participating payees unless they have earned more than $20,000 on more than 200 separate transactions in an applicable tax period. A third party settlement organization is the central organization that has the contractual obligation to make payments to participating payees (generally, a merchant or business) in a third party payment network. This reverses a provision in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that lowered the reporting threshold to $600 with no minimum on the number of transactions.

To protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF MODIFICATIONS OF EXCEPTIONS FOR REPORTING OF THIRD PARTY NETWORK TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 6050W(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(e) Exception for De Minimis Payments by Third Party Settlement Organizations.--A third party settlement organization shall be required to report any information under subsection (a) with respect to third party network transactions of any participating payee only if-- ``(1) the amount which would otherwise be reported under subsection (a)(2) with respect to such transactions exceeds $20,000, and ``(2) the aggregate number of such transactions exceeds 200.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to returns for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold.

A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold.

Sen. Scott, Rick

R

FL

H.R.1396

Taxation

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021 This bill allows tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings by expanding the definition of exempt facility bond to include bonds used for qualified government buildings. A qualified government building is a government-owned building or facility that consists of one or more of the following The bill excludes buildings or facilities that include specified recreational equipment or are used for the primary purpose of providing retail food and beverage services, recreation, or entertainment. The bill establishes (1) a $5 billion limit on the amount of tax-exempt financing which may be provided for government buildings, and (2) procedures for allocating and applying for the financing of a building, including a certification that the project owner will use reasonable efforts to ensure against job losses. The bill also allows an exemption from the volume cap for private activity bonds used to finance government buildings.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax- exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING OF QUALIFIED GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 142(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (15) and inserting ``, or'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) qualified government buildings.''. (b) Qualified Government Buildings.--Section 142 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Qualified Governmental Buildings.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a)(16), the term `qualified governmental buildings' means any building or facility that consists of one or more of the following: ``(A) An elementary school or a secondary school (within the meanings given such terms by section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection). ``(B) Facilities of a State college or university used for educational purposes. ``(C) A library maintained for, and open to, the general public. ``(D) A Court of law. ``(E) A hospital, health care facilities, laboratory facilities or research facilities. ``(F) Public safety facilities (including police, fire, enhanced 911, emergency or disaster management, and ambulance or emergency medical service facilities and jails and correctional facilities). ``(G) Offices for employees of a governmental unit. Such term shall include any equipment, functionally related and subordinate facility, or land (and any real property rights appurtenant thereto) with respect to any such building or facility. ``(2) Specifically excluded facilities.--Such term shall not include-- ``(A) a building or facility the primary purpose of which is one of the following: retail food and beverage services, or the provision of recreation or entertainment, or ``(B) any building or facility that includes any of the following: any private or commercial golf course, country club, massage parlor, tennis club, skating facility (including roller skating, skateboard, and ice skating), racquet sports facility (including any handball or racquetball court), hot tub facility, suntan facility, racetrack, convention center, or sports stadium or arena. ``(3) National limitation on amount of tax-exempt financing for qualified governmental building.-- ``(A) National limitation.--The aggregate amount allocated by the Secretary under subparagraph (C) shall not exceed $5,000,000,000. ``(B) Enforcement of national limitation.--An issue shall not be treated as an issue described in subsection (a)(16) if the aggregate face amount of bonds issued pursuant to such issue for any qualified governmental building (when added to the aggregate face amount of bonds previously so issued for such facility) exceeds the amount allocated to such qualified governmental building under subparagraph (C). ``(C) Allocation by the secretary.--The Secretary shall allocate a portion of the amount described in subparagraph (A) to a qualified governmental building if the Secretary determines that-- ``(i) the application for financing of such qualified governmental building meets the requirements set forth in subparagraph (D), and ``(ii) the amount of the allocation requested, if allocated by the Secretary, would not cause the national limitation set forth in subparagraph (A) to be exceeded. ``(D) Applications for financing.--An application for financing a qualified governmental building meets the requirements of this subparagraph if such application includes-- ``(i) the amount of the allocation requested, ``(ii) the name of the governmental unit that will own the project, together with complete contact information, ``(iii) a description of the project as a whole and the proposed organizational and legal structure of the project, ``(iv) a timeline showing the estimated start and completion dates for each major phase or milestone of project development and an indication of the current status of milestones on this timeline, including all necessary permits and environmental approvals, ``(v) a statement of anticipated sources and uses of funds for the project, ``(vi) a certification from the governmental unit that will own the project that such governmental unit will use reasonable efforts to ensure that there is no net loss of jobs as a result of the project, and ``(vii) the following declaration signed by an individual who has personal knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances: ``Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this document and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the document contains all the relevant facts relating to the document, and such facts are true, correct, and complete.'' ``(E) Use of allocation in a timely manner.--If, following an allocation by the Secretary under subparagraph (C), bonds are not issued in the amount of such allocation after the date that is 2 years after the date of such allocation, then the unused portion of the allocation shall be withdrawn, unless the Secretary, upon a showing of good cause by the applicant, grants an extension of such date. ``(4) Exception for current refunding bonds.--Paragraph (4) shall not apply to any bond (or series of bonds) issued to refund a bond issued under subsection (a)(16) if-- ``(A) the average maturity date of the issue of which the refunding bond is a part is not later than the average maturity date of the bonds to be refunded by such issue, ``(B) the amount of the refunding bond does not exceed the outstanding amount of the refunded bond, and ``(C) the refunded bond is redeemed not later than 90 days after the date of the issuance of the refunding bond. For purposes of subparagraph (A), average maturity shall be determined in accordance with section 147(b)(2)(A). ``(5) Office space.--Subsection (b)(2) shall not apply with respect to any qualified governmental building. ``(6) No depreciation or investment credit.--No depreciation, amortization, or business credit under section 38 shall be allowed with respect to any facility described in subsection (a)(16) which has been financed by the net proceeds of the issue. ``(7) Application of davis-bacon act requirements.--If any proceeds of any issue are used for construction, alteration, or repair of any facility otherwise described in subsection (a)(16), such facility shall be treated for purposes of subsection (a) as described in such paragraph only if each entity that receives such proceeds to conduct such construction, alteration, or repair agrees to comply with the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code with respect to such construction, alteration, or repair.''. (c) Governmentally Owned Requirement.--Section 142(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``or (12)'' and inserting ``(12), or (16)''. (d) Exemption From Volume Cap on Private Activity Bonds.--Section 146(g)(3) of such Code is amended by striking ``or (15)'' and inserting ``(15), or (16)''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings.

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

D

OR

H.R.3058

Taxation

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D.

D

NY