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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 584 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Thompson of California , and Mr. Huffman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish.
1. Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding genetically engineered salmon Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: (z) If it contains genetically engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that the food contains genetically engineered fish. . |
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Lots 9, 10, and
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 585 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Anchorage, Alaska, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversion interest to the City.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anchorage Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Anchorage, Alaska. (2) Non-federal land The term non-Federal land means certain parcels of land located in the City and owned by the City, which are more particularly described as follows: (A) Block 42, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 1.93 acres, commonly known as the Egan Center, Petrovich Park, and Old City Hall. (B) Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 66, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.48 acres, commonly known as the parking lot at 7th Avenue and I Street. (C) Lot 13, Block 15, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.24 acres, an unimproved vacant lot located at H Street and Christensen Drive. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of reversionary interests, Anchorage, Alaska (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs. |
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| IB Union Calendar No. 216 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 585 [Report No. 113–298] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 16, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for the unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city of Anchorage, Alaska, for purposes of economic development by conveyance of the Federal reversion interest to the City.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anchorage Land Conveyance Act of 2013 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) City The term City means the city of Anchorage, Alaska. (2) Non-federal land The term non-Federal land means certain parcels of land located in the City and owned by the City, which are more particularly described as follows: (A) Block 42, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 1.93 acres, commonly known as the Egan Center, Petrovich Park, and Old City Hall. (B) Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 66, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.48 acres, commonly known as the parking lot at 7th Avenue and I Street. (C) Lot 13, Block 15, Original Townsite of Anchorage, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 0.24 acres, an unimproved vacant lot located at H Street and Christensen Drive. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3. Conveyance of reversionary interests, Anchorage, Alaska (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, the reversionary interests of the United States in and to the non-Federal land for the purpose of unencumbering the title to the non-Federal land to enable economic development of the non-Federal land. (b) Legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the exact legal descriptions of the non-Federal land shall be determined in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Additional terms and conditions The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions to the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (d) Costs The City shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (a), including the costs of any surveys, recording costs, and other reasonable costs.
December 16, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
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<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Denali National Park Improvement
Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
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2.
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<header>
Kantishna Hills
microhydro project; land exchange
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(a)
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Definitions
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In this section:
</text>
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(1)
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Appurtenance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
appurtenance
</term>
includes—
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(A)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
transmission lines;
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(B)
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distribution lines;
</text>
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(C)
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signs;
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(D)
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buried communication lines;
</text>
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(E)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
necessary access routes for microhydro
project construction, operation, and maintenance; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
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(F)
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electric cables.
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(2)
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Kantishna Hills area
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Kantishna Hills area
</term>
means the area of the Park located within 2 miles of Moose Creek, as depicted
on the map.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE572F065DF8A4F68A4B14518FBEA3DB4">
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(3)
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<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Map
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
map
</term>
means the map
entitled
<quote>
Kantishna Hills Micro-Hydro Area
</quote>
, numbered 184/80,276,
and dated August 27, 2010.
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</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H724631EE2E2041B999E54A1300BFB2A4">
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(4)
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<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Microhydro project
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
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In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
microhydro project
</term>
means a hydroelectric power generating facility with a maximum power generation
capability of 100 kilowatts.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7E72AB4814984E9998982CFAD59B153A">
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(B)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Inclusions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
microhydro project
</term>
includes—
</text>
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(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
intake pipelines, including the intake
pipeline located on Eureka Creek, approximately
<fraction>
½
</fraction>
mile
upstream from the Park Road, as depicted on the map;
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
each system appurtenance of the microhydro
projects; and
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any distribution or transmission lines
required to serve the Kantishna Hills area.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB0A544A61C7E4844A4961B596D7161CC">
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(5)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Park
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Park
</term>
means the Denali
National Park and Preserve.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA4FFB64549C84A41A87C37E0D7789070">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Secretary
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the
Secretary of the Interior.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3D16A45FCFBC4B9C98653E1DEEF3EA3A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Permits for microhydro projects
</header>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFE5F19B8BFBE42AA856DD01C6687D892">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
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In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary may issue permits for
microhydro projects in the Kantishna Hills area.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7C35DF6525EB447DA93756FC42F3C018">
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(2)
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Terms and conditions
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Each permit under paragraph (1) shall
be—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
issued in accordance with such terms and
conditions as are generally applicable to rights-of-way within units of the
National Park System; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDF0742802A5343D6BA34D05CDC3046A1">
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(B)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
subject to such other terms and conditions
as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<paragraph id="HC837F31B4E9144E6BB35C250A4DA7717">
<enum>
(3)
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<header>
Completion of
environmental analysis
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date on
which an applicant submits an application for the issuance of a permit under
this subsection, the Secretary shall complete any analysis required by the
National Environment Policy Act of 1969 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/4321">
42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
</external-xref>
) of any
proposed or existing microhydro projects located in the Kantishna Hills
area.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB82B63AD8DBE479FB2FBF4853D6F78C3">
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(c)
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<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Land exchange
</header>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H88B8DF1E038A48E9B65F560168F12663">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In general
</header>
<text>
For the purpose of
consolidating ownership of Park and Doyon Tourism, Inc. lands, including those
lands affected solely by the Doyon Tourism microhydro project, and subject to
paragraph (4), the Secretary may exchange Park land near or adjacent to land
owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., located at the mouth of Eureka Creek in sec. 13,
T.16 S., R. 18 W., Fairbanks Meridian, for approximately 18 acres of land owned
by Doyon Tourism, Inc., within the Galena patented mining claim.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7C65A0F89110414F9C69A92BD214B3AC">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Map availability
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The map shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park
Service.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAB06DDB0AC454C2E9ED5FCF728F5040F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Timing
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary shall seek to complete the
exchange under this subsection by not later than February 1, 2015.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF8B7C126811144849BA29B55E6897144">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Applicable laws; terms and
conditions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The exchange under
this subsection shall be subject to—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H93E1BFC330EE4F9F9F4EAEA04E86E6A4">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the laws (including regulations) and
policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park
Service, including the laws and policies concerning land appraisals,
equalization of values, and environmental compliance; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H74FDC20B33544EF5856A1AED01CADD24">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be necessary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7B2AA25B39BF49439B2299133A33F628">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Equalization of values
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If the tracts proposed for exchange under
this subsection are determined not to be equal in value, an equalization of
values may be achieved by adjusting the quantity of acres described in
paragraph (1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H69D4CC9745854BE99604E226A111B523">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Administration
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant
to the exchange under this subsection shall be administered as part of the
Park.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H4B52026C8F2445B0850D00EBFBC80329">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Denali National
Park and Preserve natural gas pipeline
</header>
<subsection id="H3A3856C425C44BBD87579F4BDE246989">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In this section:
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
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<header>
Appurtenance
</header>
<subparagraph id="H330F4275552B4685974D32F179286310">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
appurtenance
</term>
includes cathodic protection or test stations,
valves, signage, and buried communication and electric cables relating to the
operation of high-pressure natural gas transmission.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H365804191C024A37A9219A73D6759856">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
appurtenance
</term>
does not
include compressor stations.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E839856799D4891B5874D3AD6FB62FA">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Park
</header>
<text>
The
term
<term>
Park
</term>
means the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State
of Alaska.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H610F912D0025424A90709B0CFD89A227">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Secretary
</header>
<text>
The
term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the Secretary of the Interior.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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(b)
</enum>
<header>
Permit
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary may issue right-of-way
permits for—
</text>
<paragraph id="H528B410BC67A426CA437926F9805BA3B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
a
high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline (including appurtenances) in
nonwilderness areas within the boundary of Denali National Park within, along,
or near the approximately 7-mile segment of the George Parks Highway that runs
through the Park; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3EC073B6FF7E44A3AF411CA8878441E5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
any distribution
and transmission pipelines and appurtenances that the Secretary determines to
be necessary to provide natural gas supply to the Park.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H004D6DD8A8E34A8191F2F96B1915A1DA">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Terms and
conditions
</header>
<text>
A permit authorized under subsection (b)—
</text>
<paragraph id="HA719EED597744550AAD515850023098D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
may be issued
only—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H341378111D424DCC90929079B0B93DE8">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
if the permit is
consistent with the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to
utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0498088E6A934D97BCADB80D658EEC0D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in accordance with
section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16
U.S.C. 3166(a)); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6F8FFD652FFA4759BBA02A057628412B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
if, following an
appropriate analysis prepared in compliance with the
<act-name parsable-cite="NEPA69">
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969
</act-name>
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/4321">
42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
</external-xref>
), the route of the right-of-way is the
route through the Park with the least adverse environmental effects for the
Park; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD8FDD298AD3747249C55119B562B85A4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
shall be subject
to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
necessary.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H72B832E2CC264A028DB5D53126DB0D15">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Designation of
the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
</header>
<subsection id="H147A66B0926F4EA091831639FF82105F">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Designation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Talkeetna Ranger Station located on B
Street in Talkeetna, Alaska, approximately 100 miles south of the entrance to
Denali National Park, shall be known and designated as the
<quote>
Walter Harper
Talkeetna Ranger Station
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9B0B77C533D046BCBAAD0CE07A9D99FF">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
References
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Talkeetna Ranger
Station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
<quote>
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for certain improvements to the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denali National Park Improvement Act . 2. Kantishna Hills microhydro project; land exchange (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appurtenance The term appurtenance includes— (A) transmission lines; (B) distribution lines; (C) signs; (D) buried communication lines; (E) necessary access routes for microhydro project construction, operation, and maintenance; and (F) electric cables. (2) Kantishna Hills area The term Kantishna Hills area means the area of the Park located within 2 miles of Moose Creek, as depicted on the map. (3) Map The term map means the map entitled Kantishna Hills Micro-Hydro Area , numbered 184/80,276, and dated August 27, 2010. (4) Microhydro project (A) In general The term microhydro project means a hydroelectric power generating facility with a maximum power generation capability of 100 kilowatts. (B) Inclusions The term microhydro project includes— (i) intake pipelines, including the intake pipeline located on Eureka Creek, approximately ½ mile upstream from the Park Road, as depicted on the map; (ii) each system appurtenance of the microhydro projects; and (iii) any distribution or transmission lines required to serve the Kantishna Hills area. (5) Park The term Park means the Denali National Park and Preserve. (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Permits for microhydro projects (1) In general The Secretary may issue permits for microhydro projects in the Kantishna Hills area. (2) Terms and conditions Each permit under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) issued in accordance with such terms and conditions as are generally applicable to rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; and (B) subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. (3) Completion of environmental analysis Not later than 180 days after the date on which an applicant submits an application for the issuance of a permit under this subsection, the Secretary shall complete any analysis required by the National Environment Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) of any proposed or existing microhydro projects located in the Kantishna Hills area. (c) Land exchange (1) In general For the purpose of consolidating ownership of Park and Doyon Tourism, Inc. lands, including those lands affected solely by the Doyon Tourism microhydro project, and subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary may exchange Park land near or adjacent to land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., located at the mouth of Eureka Creek in sec. 13, T.16 S., R. 18 W., Fairbanks Meridian, for approximately 18 acres of land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., within the Galena patented mining claim. (2) Map availability The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Timing The Secretary shall seek to complete the exchange under this subsection by not later than February 1, 2015. (4) Applicable laws; terms and conditions The exchange under this subsection shall be subject to— (A) the laws (including regulations) and policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park Service, including the laws and policies concerning land appraisals, equalization of values, and environmental compliance; and (B) such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. (5) Equalization of values If the tracts proposed for exchange under this subsection are determined not to be equal in value, an equalization of values may be achieved by adjusting the quantity of acres described in paragraph (1). (6) Administration The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the exchange under this subsection shall be administered as part of the Park. 3. Denali National Park and Preserve natural gas pipeline (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appurtenance (A) In general The term appurtenance includes cathodic protection or test stations, valves, signage, and buried communication and electric cables relating to the operation of high-pressure natural gas transmission. (B) Exclusions The term appurtenance does not include compressor stations. (2) Park The term Park means the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Permit The Secretary may issue right-of-way permits for— (1) a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline (including appurtenances) in nonwilderness areas within the boundary of Denali National Park within, along, or near the approximately 7-mile segment of the George Parks Highway that runs through the Park; and (2) any distribution and transmission pipelines and appurtenances that the Secretary determines to be necessary to provide natural gas supply to the Park. (c) Terms and conditions A permit authorized under subsection (b)— (1) may be issued only— (A) if the permit is consistent with the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; (B) in accordance with section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3166(a)); and (C) if, following an appropriate analysis prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), the route of the right-of-way is the route through the Park with the least adverse environmental effects for the Park; and (2) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. 4. Designation of the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station (a) Designation The Talkeetna Ranger Station located on B Street in Talkeetna, Alaska, approximately 100 miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park, shall be known and designated as the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Talkeetna Ranger Station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station . |
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Union Calendar No. 157
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<congress display="yes">
113th CONGRESS
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<session display="yes">
1st Session
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<legis-num>
H. R. 586
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<associated-doc display="yes" role="report">
[Report No. 113–217]
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 6, 2013
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<sponsor name-id="Y000033">
Mr. Young of Alaska
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Natural Resources
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</action>
<action>
<action-date>
September 20, 2013
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<action-desc>
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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<pagebreak/>
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A BILL
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To provide for certain improvements to the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
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1.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Denali National Park Improvement Act
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.
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2.
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<header>
Kantishna Hills microhydro project; land exchange
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(a)
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Definitions
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In this section:
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(1)
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Appurtenance
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The term
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appurtenance
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includes—
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(A)
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transmission lines;
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(B)
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distribution lines;
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(C)
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signs;
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(D)
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buried communication lines;
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(E)
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necessary access routes for microhydro project construction, operation, and maintenance; and
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(F)
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electric cables.
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(2)
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Kantishna Hills area
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The term
<term>
Kantishna Hills area
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means the area of the Park located within 2 miles of Moose Creek, as depicted on the map.
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(3)
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Map
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The term
<term>
map
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means the map entitled
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<short-title>
Kantishna Hills Micro-Hydro Area
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, numbered 184/80,276, and dated August 27, 2010.
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(4)
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Microhydro project
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<enum>
(A)
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In general
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The term
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microhydro project
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means a hydroelectric power generating facility with a maximum power generation capability of 100 kilowatts.
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(B)
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Inclusions
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The term
<term>
microhydro project
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includes—
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(i)
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intake pipelines, including the intake pipeline located on Eureka Creek, approximately
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½
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mile upstream from the Park Road, as depicted on the map;
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(ii)
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each system appurtenance of the microhydro projects; and
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(iii)
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any distribution or transmission lines required to serve the Kantishna Hills area.
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(5)
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Park
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
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Park
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means the Denali National Park and Preserve.
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<enum>
(6)
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Secretary
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the Secretary of the Interior.
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(b)
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Permits for microhydro projects
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(1)
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In general
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The Secretary may issue permits for microhydro projects in the Kantishna Hills area.
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(2)
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Terms and conditions
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Each permit under paragraph (1) shall be—
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(A)
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issued in accordance with such terms and conditions as are generally applicable to rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; and
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(B)
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subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
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(3)
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Completion of environmental analysis
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Not later than 180 days after the date on which an applicant submits an application for the issuance of a permit under this subsection, the Secretary shall complete any analysis required by the National Environment Policy Act of 1969 (
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42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
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) of any proposed or existing microhydro projects located in the Kantishna Hills area.
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(c)
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Land exchange
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(1)
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In general
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For the purpose of consolidating ownership of Park and Doyon Tourism, Inc. lands, including those lands affected solely by the Doyon Tourism microhydro project, and subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary may exchange Park land near or adjacent to land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., located at the mouth of Eureka Creek in sec. 13, T.16 S., R. 18 W., Fairbanks Meridian, for approximately 18 acres of land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., within the Galena patented mining claim.
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</paragraph>
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(2)
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Map availability
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The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
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(3)
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Timing
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The Secretary shall seek to complete the exchange under this subsection by not later than February 1, 2015.
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</paragraph>
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(4)
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Applicable laws; terms and conditions
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The exchange under this subsection shall be subject to—
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<enum>
(A)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the laws (including regulations) and policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park Service, including the laws and policies concerning land appraisals, equalization of values, and environmental compliance; and
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</subparagraph>
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(B)
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such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
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</paragraph>
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(5)
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Equalization of values
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If the tracts proposed for exchange under this subsection are determined not to be equal in value, an equalization of values may be achieved by adjusting the quantity of acres described in paragraph (1).
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<enum>
(6)
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Administration
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The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the exchange under this subsection shall be administered as part of the Park.
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3.
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<header>
Denali National Park and Preserve natural gas pipeline
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(a)
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Definitions
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In this section:
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(1)
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Appurtenance
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(A)
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<header>
In general
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The term
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appurtenance
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includes cathodic protection or test stations, valves, signage, and buried communication and electric cables relating to the operation of high-pressure natural gas transmission.
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<enum>
(B)
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<header>
Exclusions
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The term
<term>
appurtenance
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does not include compressor stations.
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</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
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Park
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<text>
The term
<term>
Park
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means the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska.
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<enum>
(3)
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Secretary
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<text>
The term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the Secretary of the Interior.
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(b)
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Permit
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The Secretary may issue right-of-way permits for—
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<enum>
(1)
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<text>
a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline (including appurtenances) in nonwilderness areas within the boundary of Denali National Park within, along, or near the approximately 7-mile segment of the George Parks Highway that runs through the Park; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3EC073B6FF7E44A3AF411CA8878441E5">
<enum>
(2)
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<text>
any distribution and transmission pipelines and appurtenances that the Secretary determines to be necessary to provide natural gas supply to the Park.
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(c)
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<header>
Terms and conditions
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<text>
A permit authorized under subsection (b)—
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(1)
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<text>
may be issued only—
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<enum>
(A)
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<text>
if the permit is consistent with the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System;
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
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<text>
in accordance with section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (
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16 U.S.C. 3166(a)
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); and
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(C)
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if, following an appropriate analysis prepared in compliance with the
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National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
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(
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42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
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), the route of the right-of-way is the route through the Park with the least adverse environmental effects for the Park; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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(2)
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<text>
shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<enum>
4.
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<header>
Designation of the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
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<enum>
(a)
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<header>
Designation
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Talkeetna Ranger Station located on B Street in Talkeetna, Alaska, approximately 100 miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park, shall be known and designated as the
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<short-title>
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
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</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9B0B77C533D046BCBAAD0CE07A9D99FF">
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(b)
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<header>
References
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Talkeetna Ranger Station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
<quote>
<short-title>
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
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<action-date>
September 20, 2013
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Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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</endorsement>
</bill>
| IB Union Calendar No. 157 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 586 [Report No. 113–217] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for certain improvements to the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Denali National Park Improvement Act . 2. Kantishna Hills microhydro project; land exchange (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appurtenance The term appurtenance includes— (A) transmission lines; (B) distribution lines; (C) signs; (D) buried communication lines; (E) necessary access routes for microhydro project construction, operation, and maintenance; and (F) electric cables. (2) Kantishna Hills area The term Kantishna Hills area means the area of the Park located within 2 miles of Moose Creek, as depicted on the map. (3) Map The term map means the map entitled Kantishna Hills Micro-Hydro Area , numbered 184/80,276, and dated August 27, 2010. (4) Microhydro project (A) In general The term microhydro project means a hydroelectric power generating facility with a maximum power generation capability of 100 kilowatts. (B) Inclusions The term microhydro project includes— (i) intake pipelines, including the intake pipeline located on Eureka Creek, approximately ½ mile upstream from the Park Road, as depicted on the map; (ii) each system appurtenance of the microhydro projects; and (iii) any distribution or transmission lines required to serve the Kantishna Hills area. (5) Park The term Park means the Denali National Park and Preserve. (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Permits for microhydro projects (1) In general The Secretary may issue permits for microhydro projects in the Kantishna Hills area. (2) Terms and conditions Each permit under paragraph (1) shall be— (A) issued in accordance with such terms and conditions as are generally applicable to rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; and (B) subject to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. (3) Completion of environmental analysis Not later than 180 days after the date on which an applicant submits an application for the issuance of a permit under this subsection, the Secretary shall complete any analysis required by the National Environment Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) of any proposed or existing microhydro projects located in the Kantishna Hills area. (c) Land exchange (1) In general For the purpose of consolidating ownership of Park and Doyon Tourism, Inc. lands, including those lands affected solely by the Doyon Tourism microhydro project, and subject to paragraph (4), the Secretary may exchange Park land near or adjacent to land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., located at the mouth of Eureka Creek in sec. 13, T.16 S., R. 18 W., Fairbanks Meridian, for approximately 18 acres of land owned by Doyon Tourism, Inc., within the Galena patented mining claim. (2) Map availability The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) Timing The Secretary shall seek to complete the exchange under this subsection by not later than February 1, 2015. (4) Applicable laws; terms and conditions The exchange under this subsection shall be subject to— (A) the laws (including regulations) and policies applicable to exchanges of land administered by the National Park Service, including the laws and policies concerning land appraisals, equalization of values, and environmental compliance; and (B) such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. (5) Equalization of values If the tracts proposed for exchange under this subsection are determined not to be equal in value, an equalization of values may be achieved by adjusting the quantity of acres described in paragraph (1). (6) Administration The land acquired by the Secretary pursuant to the exchange under this subsection shall be administered as part of the Park. 3. Denali National Park and Preserve natural gas pipeline (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Appurtenance (A) In general The term appurtenance includes cathodic protection or test stations, valves, signage, and buried communication and electric cables relating to the operation of high-pressure natural gas transmission. (B) Exclusions The term appurtenance does not include compressor stations. (2) Park The term Park means the Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Permit The Secretary may issue right-of-way permits for— (1) a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline (including appurtenances) in nonwilderness areas within the boundary of Denali National Park within, along, or near the approximately 7-mile segment of the George Parks Highway that runs through the Park; and (2) any distribution and transmission pipelines and appurtenances that the Secretary determines to be necessary to provide natural gas supply to the Park. (c) Terms and conditions A permit authorized under subsection (b)— (1) may be issued only— (A) if the permit is consistent with the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; (B) in accordance with section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3166(a) ); and (C) if, following an appropriate analysis prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), the route of the right-of-way is the route through the Park with the least adverse environmental effects for the Park; and (2) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. 4. Designation of the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station (a) Designation The Talkeetna Ranger Station located on B Street in Talkeetna, Alaska, approximately 100 miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park, shall be known and designated as the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Talkeetna Ranger Station referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station .
September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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February 6, 2013
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Mr. Young of Alaska
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To authorize the establishment of the Niblack and Bokan
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This Act may be cited as the
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Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area
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Niblack and Bokan
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Establishment
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Notwithstanding any prohibition against
road construction in inventoried roadless areas under the Roadless Area
Conservation Rule established under part 294 of title 36, Code of Federal
Regulations (and successor regulations), not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the
Chief of the Forest Service, shall, for purposes of connecting the Prince of
Wales Island road system in the State of Alaska to the area of the Niblack and
Bokan Mountain patented mineral claims on the southeast side of Prince of Wales
Island, establish—
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a road corridor that follows 1 of the 2
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Niblack Route 1
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Niblack Route
2
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on the map entitled
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Road to Niblack Mine and Bokan Mountain
Route Extension
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, numbered 1, and dated June 21, 2012; and
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a road corridor to the Bokan Mountain mine
that branches off the Niblack Mine road corridor established under paragraph
(1).
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(b)
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A
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(1)
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minimize the
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practicable, the road network in existence on the date of the
establishment;
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minimize effects
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prevent
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comply with all
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Cooperating
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The State of Alaska and the Prince of Wales Community
Advisory Council may participate as cooperating agencies during the preparation
of any environmental impact statement prepared with respect to a road corridor
under subsection (a).
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(d)
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Federal
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It is the intent of Congress that any Federal permit
required for construction of a road corridor established under subsection (a)
be issued or denied by the date that is not later than 1 year after the date of
application for the permit.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 587 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the establishment of the Niblack and Bokan Mountain mining area road corridors in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act . 2. Niblack and Bokan Mountain mining area road corridors (a) Establishment Notwithstanding any prohibition against road construction in inventoried roadless areas under the Roadless Area Conservation Rule established under part 294 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (and successor regulations), not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall, for purposes of connecting the Prince of Wales Island road system in the State of Alaska to the area of the Niblack and Bokan Mountain patented mineral claims on the southeast side of Prince of Wales Island, establish— (1) a road corridor that follows 1 of the 2 routes identified as Niblack Route 1 or Niblack Route 2 on the map entitled Road to Niblack Mine and Bokan Mountain Route Extension , numbered 1, and dated June 21, 2012; and (2) a road corridor to the Bokan Mountain mine that branches off the Niblack Mine road corridor established under paragraph (1). (b) Requirements A road corridor established under subsection (a) shall— (1) minimize the economic costs of the road corridor by using, to the maximum extent practicable, the road network in existence on the date of the establishment; (2) minimize effects of the road corridor on surface resources; (3) prevent unnecessary or unreasonable surface disturbance; and (4) comply with all applicable laws (including regulations). (c) Cooperating agencies The State of Alaska and the Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council may participate as cooperating agencies during the preparation of any environmental impact statement prepared with respect to a road corridor under subsection (a). (d) Federal permits It is the intent of Congress that any Federal permit required for construction of a road corridor established under subsection (a) be issued or denied by the date that is not later than 1 year after the date of application for the permit. |
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113 HR 588 EAH: Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013
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2013-06-17
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June 17, 2013
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That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 588) entitled
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An Act to provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
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, with the following
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In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the Senate to the text of the bill, insert the following:
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This Act may be cited as the
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Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013
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Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center
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2014
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2018
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; and
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by inserting at the end the following new paragraph:
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the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution;
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donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility;
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the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments;
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(D)
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prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments;
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such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays;
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the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan—
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allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits;
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(ii)
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does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and
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conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and
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(G)
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if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall—
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advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and
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allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan.
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.
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Lorraine Miller
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Clerk.
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| 113th CONGRESS 1st Session In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 17, 2013 HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT:
That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 588) entitled An Act to provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes. , with the following In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the Senate to the text of the bill, insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking 2014 and inserting 2018 ; and (B) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. .
Lorraine Miller Clerk. |
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H.R. 588
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In the Senate of the United
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June 3, 2013.
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That the bill from the House of Representatives
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An Act to provide for donor contribution
acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor
Center, and for other purposes.
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, do pass with the following
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Strike all after
the enacting clause and insert the
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1.
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Donor
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Section 8905(b)
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Donor
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In
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Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the
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Acknowledgments
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conform to
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Limitations
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Acknowledgments
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be
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| 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H.R. 588 In the Senate of the United States, June 3, 2013. Amendment:
That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R. 588) entitled An Act to provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes. , do pass with the following Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: 1. Donor contributions Section 8905(b) of title 40, United States Code is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: (7) Donor contributions (A) In general Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the Secretary or Administrator, as applicable, may permit a sponsor described in subsection (a) to acknowledge donor contributions at the commemorative work. (B) Requirements Acknowledgments shall— (i) be displayed inside a visitor center or other ancillary structure associated with the commemorative work; and (ii) conform to applicable National Park Service or General Services Administration guidelines for donor recognition, as applicable. (C) Limitations Acknowledgments shall— (i) be limited to an appropriate statement or credit recognizing the contribution; (ii) be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary or Administrator; (iii) be displayed for a period of time determined by the Secretary or Administrator to be appropriate, commensurate with the level of the contribution; (iv) be limited to short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; and (v) not include any advertising slogans or company logos. (D) Submittal of plan (i) In general Prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the sponsor shall submit to the Secretary or Administrator, as applicable, for approval a plan for displaying the donor acknowledgments, including— (I) the sample text and types of acknowledgments to be displayed; and (II) the form and location of all displays. (ii) Notification and resubmittal If the Secretary or Administrator does not approve the plan submitted under clause (i), the Secretary or Administrator shall— (I) not later than 60 days after the date on which the plan is received, notify the sponsor of the reasons the plan is not approved; and (II) allow the sponsor to resubmit a revised donor acknowledgment plan. (E) Cost The sponsor shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments. (F) Applicability This paragraph shall apply to any commemorative work dedicated after January 1, 2010. . 2. Extension of legislative authority for vietnam memorial visitor center Section 6(b)(5) of Public Law 96–297 (16 U.S.C. 431 note; 124 Stat. 2851) is amended by striking 2014 and inserting 2018 .
Secretary |
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| IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. .
Passed the House of Representatives May 6, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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| I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen H. R. 588 AN ACT To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking 2014 and inserting 2018 ; and (B) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. .
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Guthrie , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Pearce , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , and Mrs. Capps ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. . |
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| II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 588 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2013 Received AN ACT To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. .
Passed the House of Representatives May 6, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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Ms.
Shea-Porter
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,
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Mr. Pearce
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mrs. Capps
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Committee
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April 9, 2013
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Mr.
Duncan of Tennessee
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,
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Mr.
Michaud
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Sablan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001077">
Mr. Coffman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000571">
Ms. Gabbard
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000577">
Mr. Ryan of Ohio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001150">
Mr. Schiff
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001279">
Mr. Barber
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Cramer
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Kingston
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000563">
Mr. Lipinski
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. McCollum
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001144">
Mr. Miller of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Wittman
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Amodei
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Calvert
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Pierluisi
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Walz
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Matheson
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms.
Kaptur
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001192">
Mr. Stewart
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001097">
Mr. Cárdenas
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. Horsford
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April 9, 2013
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To provide for donor contribution
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This Act may be cited as the
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Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment
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Donor
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Section 6(b) of Public
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16 U.S.C. 431
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note) is amended—
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; and
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(A)
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the Secretary of
the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to
acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the
visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the
contribution;
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(B)
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donor contribution
acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the
Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the
contribution and the life of the facility;
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(C)
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the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor
acknowledgments;
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(D)
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prior to the
display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.
shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor
acknowledgments;
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(E)
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such plan shall
include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be
displayed and the form and location of all displays;
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(F)
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the Secretary
shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan—
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(i)
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allows only short,
discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits;
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(ii)
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does not permit
any advertising slogans or company logos; and
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(iii)
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conforms to
applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition;
and
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(G)
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if the Secretary
of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this
paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary
shall—
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(i)
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advise the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the
proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements;
and
</text>
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<enum>
(ii)
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allow the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition
plan.
</text>
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</paragraph>
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.
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April 9, 2013
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Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State
of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| IB Union Calendar No. 16 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 588 [Report No. 113–28] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Guthrie , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Pearce , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , and Mrs. Capps ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources April 9, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Michaud , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Coffman , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Barber , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kingston , Mr. Lipinski , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Pierluisi , Mr. Walz , Mr. Matheson , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Cárdenas , and Mr. Horsford April 9, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 . 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 ( 16 U.S.C. 431 note) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5) by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) of title 40, United States Code— (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. .
April 9, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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Mr. Young of Florida
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Ms. Matsui
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Amendment to the National
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Paragraph 1 of section
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42 U.S.C. 274e(c)
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bone marrow
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, a cord blood unit (as
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after
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skin or any subpart
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Young of Florida (for himself and Ms. Matsui ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the National Organ Transplant Act to prevent the sale of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood, and for other purposes.
1. Amendment to the National Organ Transplant Act to prevent the sale of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood Paragraph 1 of section 301(c) of the National Organ Transplant Act ( 42 U.S.C. 274e(c) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (as defined in section 379A–1 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 274l–1 )) after bone marrow ; and (2) by inserting , a cord blood unit (as defined in section 2(g) of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 274k note)), after skin or any subpart therof . |
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Permanent resident status for
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Notwithstanding
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, Nery Antonio
Velasquez-Roblero shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for
adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under
section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent
resident.
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Adjustment of
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If Nery Antonio
Velasquez-Roblero enters the United States before the filing deadline specified
in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully
and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under
section 245 of the
<act-name parsable-cite="INA">
Immigration and Nationality
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</act-name>
as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Deadline for
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Subsections (a) and (b) shall
apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the
application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Reduction of
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Upon
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Velasquez-Roblero, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to
reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number
of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the
alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the
<act-name parsable-cite="INA">
Immigration and Nationality Act
</act-name>
or, if
applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to
natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such
Act.
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Denial of
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The natural parents, brothers, and sisters
of Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be
accorded any right, privilege, or status under the
<act-name parsable-cite="INA">
Immigration and Nationality
Act
</act-name>
.
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| V 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 590 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Pastor of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero.
1. Permanent resident status for Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act . |
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U.S. House of Representatives
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H. R. 591
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February 6, 2013
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Permanent resident status for
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Immigration and Nationality
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as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Deadline for
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years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Upon
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during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant
visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth
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Immigration and
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| V 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2013 Mr. Pastor of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Edi Orlando Garcia Armas.
1. Permanent resident status for Edi Orlando Garcia Armas (a) In General Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Edi Orlando Garcia Armas shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status If Edi Orlando Garcia Armas enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Edi Orlando Garcia Armas, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Edi Orlando Garcia Armas shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act . |
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Hurricane Sandy inflicted catastrophic damage in the Northeastern United States.
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Inclusion of houses of worship as private nonprofit facilities eligible for disaster relief
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A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and a private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility.
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This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Hurricane Sandy inflicted catastrophic damage in the Northeastern United States. (2) Houses of worship across the Northeast’s many faiths and denominations were among the private nonprofit facilities that sustained damage. (3) Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other houses of worship throughout communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere play an essential role in the daily lives of the communities. (4) The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance program provides financial grants for the repair of various types of private nonprofit facilities. (5) Among the types of nonprofits to which FEMA provides such grants are those in which citizens gather and engage in a variety of educational, enrichment, and social activities. These activities are essential to community building and occur in houses of worship. (6) Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. ), FEMA’s disaster relief program is a general government program under which assistance is provided in the wake of a natural disaster using criteria that are neutral with regard to religion. (7) Congress has previously enacted legislation providing financial assistance to religious nonprofit institutions, including houses of worship, on terms equal to other eligible nonprofit institutions. (8) Such legislation is consistent with recent precedents of the Supreme Court of the United States and legal opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice. 3. Inclusion of houses of worship as private nonprofit facilities eligible for disaster relief (a) Definition of private nonprofit facility Section 102(10)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(10)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Additional facilities In addition to the facilities described in subparagraph (A), the term private nonprofit facility includes any private nonprofit facility that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public (including museums, zoos, performing arts facilities, community arts centers, community centers, including houses of worship exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, libraries, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation facilities, shelter workshops, and facilities that provide health and safety services of a governmental nature), as defined by the President. . (b) Repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities Section 406(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Houses of worship A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and a private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility. . (c) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012.
Passed the House of Representatives February 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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Churches,
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Under the Robert
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Inclusion of
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A church, synagogue,
mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and a private nonprofit facility
operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under
paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or
the primary religious use of the
facility.
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Applicability
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This
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assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after
October 28, 2012.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Ms. Meng , and Mr. King of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Hurricane Sandy inflicted catastrophic damage in the Northeastern United States. (2) Houses of worship across the Northeast’s many faiths and denominations were among the private nonprofit facilities that sustained damage. (3) Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other houses of worship throughout communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere play an essential role in the daily lives of the communities. (4) The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance program provides financial grants for the repair of various types of private nonprofit facilities. (5) Among the types of nonprofits to which FEMA provides such grants are those in which citizens gather and engage in a variety of educational, enrichment, and social activities. These activities are essential to community building and occur in houses of worship. (6) Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), FEMA’s disaster relief program is a general government program under which assistance is provided in the wake of a natural disaster using criteria that are neutral with regard to religion. (7) Congress has previously enacted legislation providing financial assistance to religious nonprofit institutions, including houses of worship, on terms equal to other eligible nonprofit institutions. (8) Such legislation is consistent with recent precedents of the Supreme Court of the United States and legal opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice. 3. Inclusion of houses of worship as private nonprofit facilities eligible for disaster relief (a) Definition of private nonprofit facility Section 102(10)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(10)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Additional facilities In addition to the facilities described in subparagraph (A), the term private nonprofit facility includes any private nonprofit facility that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public (including museums, zoos, performing arts facilities, community arts centers, community centers, including houses of worship exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, libraries, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation facilities, shelter workshops, and facilities that provide health and safety services of a governmental nature), as defined by the President. . (b) Repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities Section 406(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Houses of worship A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and a private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility. . (c) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012. |
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February 14, 2013
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March 13, 2013
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Findings
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Congress finds the following:
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Hurricane Sandy
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Houses of worship across the Northeast’s
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Churches,
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communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere play an
essential role in the daily lives of the communities.
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The Federal
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financial grants for the repair of various types of private nonprofit
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Among the types of nonprofits to which FEMA
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essential to community building and occur in houses of worship.
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Under the Robert
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using criteria that are neutral with regard to religion.
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Congress has
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eligible nonprofit institutions.
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Such legislation
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and legal opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of
Justice.
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3.
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Inclusion of
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Definition of
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Section 102(10)(B) of the Robert T.
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facilities described in subparagraph (A), the term
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private nonprofit
facility
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essential services of a governmental nature to the general public (including
museums, zoos, performing arts facilities, community arts centers, community
centers, including houses of worship exempt from taxation under
section
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governmental nature), as defined by the
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Repair,
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Section
406(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Act (42 U.S.C.
5172(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the
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Houses of
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A church, synagogue,
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operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under
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Applicability
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This
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October 28, 2012.
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Passed the House of
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Karen L. Haas,
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| IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 592 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 14, 2013 Received March 13, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Hurricane Sandy inflicted catastrophic damage in the Northeastern United States. (2) Houses of worship across the Northeast’s many faiths and denominations were among the private nonprofit facilities that sustained damage. (3) Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other houses of worship throughout communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere play an essential role in the daily lives of the communities. (4) The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance program provides financial grants for the repair of various types of private nonprofit facilities. (5) Among the types of nonprofits to which FEMA provides such grants are those in which citizens gather and engage in a variety of educational, enrichment, and social activities. These activities are essential to community building and occur in houses of worship. (6) Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), FEMA’s disaster relief program is a general government program under which assistance is provided in the wake of a natural disaster using criteria that are neutral with regard to religion. (7) Congress has previously enacted legislation providing financial assistance to religious nonprofit institutions, including houses of worship, on terms equal to other eligible nonprofit institutions. (8) Such legislation is consistent with recent precedents of the Supreme Court of the United States and legal opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice. 3. Inclusion of houses of worship as private nonprofit facilities eligible for disaster relief (a) Definition of private nonprofit facility Section 102(10)(B) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(10)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) Additional facilities In addition to the facilities described in subparagraph (A), the term private nonprofit facility includes any private nonprofit facility that provides essential services of a governmental nature to the general public (including museums, zoos, performing arts facilities, community arts centers, community centers, including houses of worship exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, libraries, homeless shelters, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation facilities, shelter workshops, and facilities that provide health and safety services of a governmental nature), as defined by the President. . (b) Repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities Section 406(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5172(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Houses of worship A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship, and a private nonprofit facility operated by a religious organization, shall be eligible for contributions under paragraph (1)(B), without regard to the religious character of the facility or the primary religious use of the facility. . (c) Applicability This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to the provision of assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency declared on or after October 28, 2012.
Passed the House of Representatives February 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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H. R. 593
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 8, 2013
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Mr. McKeon
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(for
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Mrs. Hartzler
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Mr. Brooks of Alabama
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Mr. Hunter
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Mr. Thornberry
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Mrs. Walorski
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Mr. Wilson of South Carolina
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Mr. Rigell
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Mr. Jones
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,
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Mr. Conaway
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Mr. Franks of Arizona
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Mr. Turner
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Mr. Miller of Florida
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Mr. Palazzo
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Mrs. Noem
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Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia
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Mr. Heck of Nevada
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Mr. Runyan
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Mr. Salmon
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Mr. Bishop of Utah
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Mr. LoBiondo
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Mr. Rogers of Alabama
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Mr. Coffman
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Mr. Shuster
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Mr. Kline
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To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985 to modify the discretionary spending limits to take into
account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal
employees.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Down Payment to Protect National
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Findings and
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Findings
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Congress makes the following
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On April 13, 2011, in a speech at George
Washington University, the President outlined his plan to further reduce
military spending by $400 billion through fiscal year 2023.
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On August 2, 2011, the President signed
into law, S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011, which reduced discretionary
spending and established a sequestration effective January 2, 2013, pursuant to
the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
(Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) in the event that additional deficit reduction
could not be found. To this end, the Budget Control Act of 2011 also
established a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction charged with
identifying $1.2 trillion in additional savings by November, 2011.
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The Joint Select Committee on Deficit
Reduction was unable to reach an agreement, which resulted in new spending caps
for national defense for fiscal year 2013.
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On March 29, 2012,
the House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 112, the budget resolution for
fiscal year 2013, which included reconciliation instructions directing House
Committees to craft legislation that would achieve the savings required to
replace the sequestration called for in fiscal year 2013, as established by the
Budget Control Act of 2011.
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On May 10, 2012,
the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5652, the Sequestration Replacement
Reconciliation Act of 2012, which would replace the $98 billion sequestration
of discretionary spending called for in 2013, as established by the Budget
Control Act of 2011, by making changes in law to reduce mandatory spending by
$310 billion through fiscal year 2022.
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Acting Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, Jeffery Zients, testified before the House
Armed Services Committee on August 1, 2012,
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Sequestration, by design, is
bad policy, and Congress should pass balanced deficit reduction to avoid
it.
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On August 7, 2012, the President signed
into law, H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012, which required
the President to submit to Congress a detailed report on the implementation of
the sequestration for fiscal year 2013 by September 6, 2012. The President
failed to submit the report by the due date and the report did not provide a
detailed assessment of potential impacts of sequestration, stating instead
that,
<quote>
no amount of planning can mitigate the significant impact of the
sequestration
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(8)
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On September 11, 2012, Bob Woodward
released
<quote>
The Price of Politics
</quote>
, documenting the origins of
sequestration in the Budget Control Act of 2011 negotiations, stating,
<quote>
[Jack] Lew, [Rob] Nabors, [Gene] Sperling and Bruce Reed, Biden’s chief
of staff, had finally decided to propose using language from the 1985
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings deficit reduction law as the model for the trigger. … It
would require a sequester with half the cuts from Defense, and the other half
from domestic programs. There would be no chance the Republicans would want to
pull the trigger and allow the sequester to force massive cuts to
Defense.
</quote>
.
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(9)
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On October 22,
2012, referring to the upcoming implementation of sequestration on the U.S.
military, the President said,
<quote>
it will not happen
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE9B4AC3EF85244348DB0567F59A90970">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<text>
On January 2,
2013, the President signed into law, H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act
of 2012, which moved the effective date of the sequestration to March 1, 2013.
Fifty percent of the required offset was generated through tax increases, while
25 percent came from additional cuts to defense discretionary spending and the
remaining 25 percent from domestic discretionary spending. No reduction to
mandatory spending was included in H.R. 8.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6AC49EDCD3FC41A494E099F9A1CA59F7">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<text>
To date, Congress
has enacted and the President has signed into law $1.1 trillion in
discretionary spending cuts, plus an additional $600 billion in tax increases,
with no spending reductions in mandatory programs.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF30E1962114048938DF0F5BCD8F27FFE">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<text>
Should
sequestration occur on March 1, 2013, an additional $800 billion in across the
board defense and domestic discretionary cuts will be applied over a 9-year
period, with negligible reductions in mandatory spending.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC1090F214AFD463F8630753530ACD561">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<text>
On January 14,
2013, all seven members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed a letter to the
congressional defense committees stating,
<quote>
Should this looming readiness
crisis be left unaddressed, we will have to ground aircraft, return ships to
port, and stop driving combat vehicles in training. Training will be reduced by
almost half of what we were planning just three months ago. … We will also be
unable to reset and restore the force’s full-spectrum combat capability after
over a decade of hard fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. … Under current
budgetary uncertainty, we are at grave risk of an imposed mismatch between the
size of our Nation’s military force and the funding required to maintain its
readiness, which will inevitably lead to a hollow force.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD1F0B443D18A40098A87CDFD7D4256B4">
<enum>
(14)
</enum>
<text>
The Joint Chiefs
of Staff further stated,
<quote>
We are also now planning for the potential to
furlough up to nearly 800,000 defense civilians who are essential to critical
functions like maintenance, intelligence, logistics, contracting, and health
care.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H692637CD64944439A9010BE1CA1BA2EF">
<enum>
(15)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
On January 28, 2013, the Vice Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated
<quote>
I know of no other time in history when
we have come potentially down this far, this fast, in the defense budget. …
There could be, for the first time in my career, instances where we may be
asked to respond to a crisis and we will have to say that we
cannot.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5486E6ABE7E34443A70A450D46537A76">
<enum>
(16)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
On February 5, 2013, the President proposed
to further delay the sequestration using the same model adopted in H.R. 8, the
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, 50 percent through tax increases, 25
percent through additional cuts to defense discretionary, and 25 percent
through additional cuts to domestic discretionary programs. For fiscal year
2013, the President’s proposal would result in an additional $21 billion cut to
the military.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEF3D1522037F4B968B8EDA2F08F25388">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Sense of
Congress
</header>
<text>
It is the sense of Congress that:
</text>
<paragraph id="H921C118D01F84DC0A47F3324FD226907">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Full sequestration is a failed
Administration policy that must be averted.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H762B6260538242BA80668403723B0865">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Without growing
the economy and reducing the rate of growth in mandatory spending programs, the
United States will continue to run deficits, even if defense and domestic
discretionary programs were defunded in their entirety.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H409AF7162F9E41D5965CFDBABF8738C3">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Having enacted
defense and domestic discretionary spending reductions and raised taxes, truly
balanced deficit reduction must include substantive reductions in mandatory
spending.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB456A435A7014F36A5506CE1614F2CC2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
The President’s
short term plan to avert sequestration lacks balance and would continue to
raise taxes and slash defense and domestic discretionary spending, exacerbating
the readiness crisis described by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, rather than
addressing the drivers of our debt.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDFE10557CD774A61BE39055898E5220C">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
Secretary Panetta
was correct in his assessment of January 10, 2013 that the civilian furloughs
resulting from full sequestration would also,
<quote>
… further harm our
readiness and create hardship on them and their families. In a word—in a word,
we would be forced to … hollow out the defense force of this
nation.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7FADEB61A1F1471D9EC0A7A56A079206">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
Any plan to avert
sequestration and provide additional time for political negotiations on a truly
balanced deficit reduction package must use additional savings that do not
increase the risk to military personnel or degrade the readiness or
capabilities of our Armed Forces. This goal can be achieved by providing tools
to reshape the Federal civilian workforce without furloughs.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H227C0F0329FD41EEA16DC4959BCC6E65" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Reduction in the
number of Federal employees
</header>
<subsection id="HF3FA2E0957174B5787F48D4B60AC93F3">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Definition
</header>
<text>
In
this section, the term
<term>
agency
</term>
means an executive agency as defined
under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/105">
section 105
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5F0396F918B14911A6DCDC247CC47589">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Determination of
number of employees
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later
than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget shall determine the number of full-time
employees employed in each agency. The head of each agency shall cooperate with
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in making the
determinations.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7546FA4F91134CA4982F59DA1E84FD25">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Replacement hire
rate
</header>
<paragraph id="H502EE49C60E54571938E2BF718FE238F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
During the period described under paragraph (2), the head
of each agency may hire no more than 1 employee in that agency for every 3
employees who leave employment in that agency.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H522C7AFDAA6F4ADAA160F03DE0A60F2E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Period of
replacement hire rate
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (1) shall apply to each agency
during the period beginning 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act
through the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
makes a determination that the number of full-time employees employed in that
agency is 10 percent less than the number of full-time employees employed in
that agency determined under subsection (a).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCFFF7149A9AB48138702121A5DA8B048">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Waivers
</header>
<text>
This
section may be waived upon a determination by the President that—
</text>
<paragraph id="H078EF2F252B649B59D1731C111D264DD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the existence of a
state of war or other national security concern so requires; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H03C6AE145E0C4F98AED2B5D729668E29">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the existence of
an extraordinary emergency threatening life, health, public safety, property,
or the environment so requires.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="H2F06077EB5544915835F7A8C2B78DC02">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Reduction of
discretionary spending limits to achieve savings from Federal employee
provisions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Paragraphs (2)
through (10) of section 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985 are amended to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H60EBAB0181354066A77B6FE9E26D9E61" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" id="HAC4AD5AC188549B080FD7FBAAB136911">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
with respect to fiscal year 2013, for the
discretionary category, $1,043,000,000,000 in new budget authority;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6AC7A601F0D341B0A74C7CB43CE63059">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2014—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7463F3FCEA3B41A4A4B751F8DD77F63F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $549,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H33EE5D907E964925A6BA23A43B3806CF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$500,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H677EBA7009934B359968D8EF74420270">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2015—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5A76CAB0EBD741D18BE40492A5B2474D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $562,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HD7AE47597060426B84F4E6616C1A1658">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$514,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H7DDB0E6C56C04DAAACB6BAA9DFFE060A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2016—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEC84F80FD93C49D388F5C4C358337629">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $573,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H09799715972A46DF8B531F1951B29E36">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$523,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H40DE9B7BDB894B0786674962E0D5948D">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2017—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H24E64B2B22A642DFAF798D456187754E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for the security
category, $586,000,000,000 in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H7F8CCD23C86D41CAA8C64AFECA789590">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the
nonsecurity category, $534,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD5BF3F7D2F5045A9B0882A7C4B68E8D8">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2018—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E99E171B0584EE696931F55BB409F83">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for the security
category, $599,000,000,000 in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H20F2354C103A4EC695A6B24D1273C4E8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the
nonsecurity category, $546,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HAFAA15C84E4D4B7CADE4CF8FBEB0C273">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2019—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEDD4B8E7649B4EAE9EB7792A5B2B425E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $612,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H106F461AA8C747C296FB0E997DB10013">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$559,000,000,000 in budget authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H2AA8CD4D488A4790BB126677CC1547C0">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2020—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB82BD4F945C34C478B552660E1F008F8">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $626,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H3CA57DD051A84C52A046B02670E43A5A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$571,000,000,000 in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H784A0A45671C4843A7675736A91ED395">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<text>
with respect to
fiscal year 2021—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H82B2DDFE50F14E77B69CF7FC8672ED7C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the security category, $640,000,000,000
in budget authority; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC1DB892142D6490BAE7F6B1D434E93B4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the nonsecurity category,
$583,000,000,000 in budget
authority;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="H5ECC6DC5D1264E88852EDD02AF4FB29C" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Calculation of total
deficit reduction
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Section 251A
of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is
amended—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC9FEC8C53B6947A1B235944AA6BB2589">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H64DC83462E554C9E9CDB8B6FFD89B522">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (3)(A), by
striking
<quote>
$1,200,000,000,000
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
$1,091,000,000,000
</quote>
and in paragraph (3)(D), by striking
<quote>
9
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
8
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAB8AEF4535354D9B8B8270D0BEDBD420" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting
<quote>
and
</quote>
after the semicolon, in paragraph (3)(D) by striking
<quote>
; and
</quote>
and inserting a period, and by striking paragraph
(3)(E);
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HA6270464487740A982956F757B1FB868">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (4),
by striking
<quote>
On March 1, 2013, for fiscal year 2013, and in
</quote>
and
inserting
<quote>
In
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H7ED6987779584C30996E2EA45947784B">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraphs (5)
and (6), by striking
<quote>
2013
</quote>
each place it appears and inserting
<quote>
2014
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H67C098216AEA426597B4EB186CF3A328">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (7),
by striking subparagraph (A) and by striking
<quote>
(B)
<header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">
Fiscal years
2014–2021
</header-in-text>
.—
</quote>
, moving the remaining text 2 ems to the
left, and redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B),
respectively.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H93DFA7CF071144F8A843E0E903014BB1">
<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Transfer
authority for funding of Department of Defense under continuing resolution and
sequester consistent with amounts authorized by National Defense Authorization
Act for fiscal year 2013
</header>
<subsection id="H0E75E6641BB1459DB5728FC247CAFAE3">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
In accordance with subsection (b), the Secretary of
Defense may transfer amounts appropriated for the Department of Defense by the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/112/175">
Public Law 112–175
</external-xref>
) among accounts of the
Department of Defense.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H24B2652370B745AF89BDF348C6EF327A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Transfers
consistent with amounts appropriated or authorized
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In
the event of any transfers under subsection (a), the total amount in any
account of the Department of Defense that is available for obligation and
expenditure in fiscal year 2013 shall be consistent with, and may not
exceed—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H67A4FCD9A92F43FEA43D0AC313918154">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
if a regular appropriation Act making
appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2013 is enacted
before the date of the transfer, the level provided for that account for that
fiscal year by applicable provisions of such Act; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB80479B026584E96AA45939F697A0A7F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
if no such Act is
enacted before the date of the transfer, the amount authorized to be
appropriated for that account for that fiscal year by applicable provisions of
division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
(
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/112/239">
Public Law 112–239
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF0EF8228DB9E4866A9BB1461FCA3B160">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Notice to
congress
</header>
<text>
Not later than 15 days before any transfer under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report setting forth a description of the transfer,
including the amount of the transfer and the accounts from and to which the
funds were transferred.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6C2BE01DF1E549328A94B9532EAB23DF">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer subject
to notification requirements
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In addition to the notice required under
subsection (c), a transfer under subsection (a) shall be subject to the
applicable notification requirements for reprogramming in division A of Public
Law 112–74.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE476FA35956C4F5F99327C1187C68B56">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer
authority
</header>
<text>
The transfer authority provided by subsection (a) is in
addition to any other transfer authority provided by law.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H34299DADFCEC46578BEC02C361E68153">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Definition
</header>
<text>
In
this section, the term
<term>
congressional defense committees
</term>
has the
meaning given that term in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/10/101">
section 101(a)(16)
</external-xref>
of title 10, United States
Code.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H576DD60CE5404ECDBA6E863B5CB752BD">
<enum>
7.
</enum>
<header>
No
cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Notwithstanding
any other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/2/31">
2 U.S.C. 31
</external-xref>
) (relating to
cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress) for any fiscal year for
which the Congressional Budget Office determines there is a Federal budget
deficit.
</text>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. McKeon (for himself, Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Thornberry , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Jones , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Turner , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Palazzo , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mr. Runyan , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Shuster , and Mr. Kline ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committees on the Budget , House Administration , and Appropriations , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to modify the discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Down Payment to Protect National Security Act of 2013 . 2. Findings and sense of Congress (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) On April 13, 2011, in a speech at George Washington University, the President outlined his plan to further reduce military spending by $400 billion through fiscal year 2023. (2) On August 2, 2011, the President signed into law, S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011, which reduced discretionary spending and established a sequestration effective January 2, 2013, pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) in the event that additional deficit reduction could not be found. To this end, the Budget Control Act of 2011 also established a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction charged with identifying $1.2 trillion in additional savings by November, 2011. (3) The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction was unable to reach an agreement, which resulted in new spending caps for national defense for fiscal year 2013. (4) On March 29, 2012, the House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 112, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2013, which included reconciliation instructions directing House Committees to craft legislation that would achieve the savings required to replace the sequestration called for in fiscal year 2013, as established by the Budget Control Act of 2011. (5) On May 10, 2012, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5652, the Sequestration Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, which would replace the $98 billion sequestration of discretionary spending called for in 2013, as established by the Budget Control Act of 2011, by making changes in law to reduce mandatory spending by $310 billion through fiscal year 2022. (6) Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Jeffery Zients, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on August 1, 2012, Sequestration, by design, is bad policy, and Congress should pass balanced deficit reduction to avoid it. . (7) On August 7, 2012, the President signed into law, H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012, which required the President to submit to Congress a detailed report on the implementation of the sequestration for fiscal year 2013 by September 6, 2012. The President failed to submit the report by the due date and the report did not provide a detailed assessment of potential impacts of sequestration, stating instead that, no amount of planning can mitigate the significant impact of the sequestration . (8) On September 11, 2012, Bob Woodward released The Price of Politics , documenting the origins of sequestration in the Budget Control Act of 2011 negotiations, stating, [Jack] Lew, [Rob] Nabors, [Gene] Sperling and Bruce Reed, Biden’s chief of staff, had finally decided to propose using language from the 1985 Gramm-Rudman-Hollings deficit reduction law as the model for the trigger. … It would require a sequester with half the cuts from Defense, and the other half from domestic programs. There would be no chance the Republicans would want to pull the trigger and allow the sequester to force massive cuts to Defense. . (9) On October 22, 2012, referring to the upcoming implementation of sequestration on the U.S. military, the President said, it will not happen . (10) On January 2, 2013, the President signed into law, H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which moved the effective date of the sequestration to March 1, 2013. Fifty percent of the required offset was generated through tax increases, while 25 percent came from additional cuts to defense discretionary spending and the remaining 25 percent from domestic discretionary spending. No reduction to mandatory spending was included in H.R. 8. (11) To date, Congress has enacted and the President has signed into law $1.1 trillion in discretionary spending cuts, plus an additional $600 billion in tax increases, with no spending reductions in mandatory programs. (12) Should sequestration occur on March 1, 2013, an additional $800 billion in across the board defense and domestic discretionary cuts will be applied over a 9-year period, with negligible reductions in mandatory spending. (13) On January 14, 2013, all seven members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed a letter to the congressional defense committees stating, Should this looming readiness crisis be left unaddressed, we will have to ground aircraft, return ships to port, and stop driving combat vehicles in training. Training will be reduced by almost half of what we were planning just three months ago. … We will also be unable to reset and restore the force’s full-spectrum combat capability after over a decade of hard fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. … Under current budgetary uncertainty, we are at grave risk of an imposed mismatch between the size of our Nation’s military force and the funding required to maintain its readiness, which will inevitably lead to a hollow force. . (14) The Joint Chiefs of Staff further stated, We are also now planning for the potential to furlough up to nearly 800,000 defense civilians who are essential to critical functions like maintenance, intelligence, logistics, contracting, and health care. . (15) On January 28, 2013, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated I know of no other time in history when we have come potentially down this far, this fast, in the defense budget. … There could be, for the first time in my career, instances where we may be asked to respond to a crisis and we will have to say that we cannot. . (16) On February 5, 2013, the President proposed to further delay the sequestration using the same model adopted in H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, 50 percent through tax increases, 25 percent through additional cuts to defense discretionary, and 25 percent through additional cuts to domestic discretionary programs. For fiscal year 2013, the President’s proposal would result in an additional $21 billion cut to the military. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that: (1) Full sequestration is a failed Administration policy that must be averted. (2) Without growing the economy and reducing the rate of growth in mandatory spending programs, the United States will continue to run deficits, even if defense and domestic discretionary programs were defunded in their entirety. (3) Having enacted defense and domestic discretionary spending reductions and raised taxes, truly balanced deficit reduction must include substantive reductions in mandatory spending. (4) The President’s short term plan to avert sequestration lacks balance and would continue to raise taxes and slash defense and domestic discretionary spending, exacerbating the readiness crisis described by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, rather than addressing the drivers of our debt. (5) Secretary Panetta was correct in his assessment of January 10, 2013 that the civilian furloughs resulting from full sequestration would also, … further harm our readiness and create hardship on them and their families. In a word—in a word, we would be forced to … hollow out the defense force of this nation. . (6) Any plan to avert sequestration and provide additional time for political negotiations on a truly balanced deficit reduction package must use additional savings that do not increase the risk to military personnel or degrade the readiness or capabilities of our Armed Forces. This goal can be achieved by providing tools to reshape the Federal civilian workforce without furloughs. 3. Reduction in the number of Federal employees (a) Definition In this section, the term agency means an executive agency as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Determination of number of employees Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall determine the number of full-time employees employed in each agency. The head of each agency shall cooperate with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in making the determinations. (c) Replacement hire rate (1) In general During the period described under paragraph (2), the head of each agency may hire no more than 1 employee in that agency for every 3 employees who leave employment in that agency. (2) Period of replacement hire rate Paragraph (1) shall apply to each agency during the period beginning 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act through the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget makes a determination that the number of full-time employees employed in that agency is 10 percent less than the number of full-time employees employed in that agency determined under subsection (a). (d) Waivers This section may be waived upon a determination by the President that— (1) the existence of a state of war or other national security concern so requires; or (2) the existence of an extraordinary emergency threatening life, health, public safety, property, or the environment so requires. 4. Reduction of discretionary spending limits to achieve savings from Federal employee provisions Paragraphs (2) through (10) of section 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are amended to read as follows: (2) with respect to fiscal year 2013, for the discretionary category, $1,043,000,000,000 in new budget authority; (3) with respect to fiscal year 2014— (A) for the security category, $549,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $500,000,000,000 in budget authority; (4) with respect to fiscal year 2015— (A) for the security category, $562,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $514,000,000,000 in budget authority; (5) with respect to fiscal year 2016— (A) for the security category, $573,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $523,000,000,000 in budget authority; (6) with respect to fiscal year 2017— (A) for the security category, $586,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $534,000,000,000 in budget authority; (7) with respect to fiscal year 2018— (A) for the security category, $599,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $546,000,000,000 in budget authority; (8) with respect to fiscal year 2019— (A) for the security category, $612,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $559,000,000,000 in budget authority; (9) with respect to fiscal year 2020— (A) for the security category, $626,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $571,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (10) with respect to fiscal year 2021— (A) for the security category, $640,000,000,000 in budget authority; and (B) for the nonsecurity category, $583,000,000,000 in budget authority; . 5. Calculation of total deficit reduction Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended— (1) (A) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking $1,200,000,000,000 and inserting $1,091,000,000,000 and in paragraph (3)(D), by striking 9 and inserting 8 ; and (B) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting and after the semicolon, in paragraph (3)(D) by striking ; and and inserting a period, and by striking paragraph (3)(E); (2) in paragraph (4), by striking On March 1, 2013, for fiscal year 2013, and in and inserting In ; (3) in paragraphs (5) and (6), by striking 2013 each place it appears and inserting 2014 ; and (4) in paragraph (7), by striking subparagraph (A) and by striking (B) Fiscal years 2014–2021 .— , moving the remaining text 2 ems to the left, and redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively. 6. Transfer authority for funding of Department of Defense under continuing resolution and sequester consistent with amounts authorized by National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 (a) In general In accordance with subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may transfer amounts appropriated for the Department of Defense by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution ( Public Law 112–175 ) among accounts of the Department of Defense. (b) Transfers consistent with amounts appropriated or authorized In the event of any transfers under subsection (a), the total amount in any account of the Department of Defense that is available for obligation and expenditure in fiscal year 2013 shall be consistent with, and may not exceed— (1) if a regular appropriation Act making appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2013 is enacted before the date of the transfer, the level provided for that account for that fiscal year by applicable provisions of such Act; or (2) if no such Act is enacted before the date of the transfer, the amount authorized to be appropriated for that account for that fiscal year by applicable provisions of division A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 ). (c) Notice to congress Not later than 15 days before any transfer under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a description of the transfer, including the amount of the transfer and the accounts from and to which the funds were transferred. (d) Transfer subject to notification requirements In addition to the notice required under subsection (c), a transfer under subsection (a) shall be subject to the applicable notification requirements for reprogramming in division A of Public Law 112–74. (e) Transfer authority The transfer authority provided by subsection (a) is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law. (f) Definition In this section, the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. 7. No cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 31 ) (relating to cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress) for any fiscal year for which the Congressional Budget Office determines there is a Federal budget deficit. |
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This Act may be cited as the
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Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014
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Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health
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Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act (
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Muscoskeletal
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Musculoskeletal
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Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy,
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Duchenne,
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cardiac and pulmonary function, and
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imaging,
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regular communication
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children
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including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration
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, but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year
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through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A)
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public services,
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, studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy
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including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities
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and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy
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Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy
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and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and shared in a timely manner
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Information and education
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for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations,
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various
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other forms of muscular dystrophy
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in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and
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various
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other forms of muscular dystrophy
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Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2014.
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Karen L. Haas,
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Clerk.
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| IB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 . 2. Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal ; and (B) by inserting Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne, ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking genetics, at the second place it appears; and (ii) by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, and after imaging, ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking and the Food and Drug Administration and inserting , the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living ; (II) by inserting and adults after children ; and (III) by striking such as the Department of Education and inserting including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration ; and (B) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year before the period; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting public services, before and rehabilitative issues ; and (II) by inserting , studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy after including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by inserting after including new biological agents the following: and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy . 3. Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b) ) is amended by inserting before the period the following: and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and shared in a timely manner . 4. Information and education Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001 ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, after issuance of care considerations ; (B) by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy ; and (C) by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and ; and (4) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy .
Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
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| IB One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 594 AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 . 2. Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal ; and (B) by inserting Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne, ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking genetics, at the second place it appears; and (ii) by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, and after imaging, ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking and the Food and Drug Administration and inserting , the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living ; (II) by inserting and adults after children ; and (III) by striking such as the Department of Education and inserting including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration ; and (B) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year before the period; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting public services, before and rehabilitative issues ; and (II) by inserting , studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy after including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by inserting after including new biological agents the following: and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy . 3. Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b) ) is amended by inserting before the period the following: and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and shared in a timely manner . 4. Information and education Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001 ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, after issuance of care considerations ; (B) by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy ; and (C) by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and ; and (4) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy .
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. |
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18
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children with muscular dystrophy, such as
the Department of Education
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children and adults
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Security Administration, the United States Administration for Community
Living
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; and
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(B)
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in paragraph
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, and shall meet no less than two times per
calendar year
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before the period;
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(i)
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in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
by striking
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through the national research institutes
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and
inserting
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through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee
pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A)
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; and
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in
subparagraph (A), by striking
<quote>
and rehabilitative issues, including
studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved
communities
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
public resources, and rehabilitative
issues, including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and
underserved communities, health economic studies to demonstrate the
cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to
patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine
optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular
dystrophy
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; and
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The development of
clinical interventions to improve the health of adults with various forms of
muscular dystrophy.
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;
and
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(5)
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in subsection (g),
by striking
<quote>
for the various forms of muscular dystrophy by prioritizing
the achievement of the goals related to this topic in the plan under subsection
(e)(1)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
and shall, not later than 6 months after
the date of enactment of the
<short-title>
Paul D.
Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education
Amendments of 2013
</short-title>
, in coordination with appropriate Federal
agencies, including relevant offices within the Food and Drug Administration
and supported by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense,
develop a plan to expedite the evaluation and approval of emerging therapies
and personalized medicines that have the potential to decrease fatal disease
progression across the various forms of muscular dystrophy
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.
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3.
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Surveillance and
research regarding muscular dystrophy
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Section 317Q of the Public Health Service
Act (
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42 U.S.C. 247b–18
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) is amended—
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(1)
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in the second
sentence of subsection (b), by inserting before the period the following:
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and ensure that the program captures data from different racial and
ethnic populations, and that such data are made publicly available to
investigators conducting public or private research on muscular
dystrophy
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; and
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The Secretary shall also foster
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centers of excellence.
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.
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4.
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Information and
education
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Section 5(c) of the
Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of
2001 (
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42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c)
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Update and widely disseminate existing
Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy care considerations for pediatric patients,
develop and widely disseminate Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy care
considerations for adult patients, and develop and widely disseminate acute
care considerations for all muscular dystrophy populations. The care
considerations should build upon existing efforts currently underway for
congenital muscular dystrophy, fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy,
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, and myotonic muscular dystrophy, and
incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national
transitions survey of minority, young adult and adult communities of muscular
dystrophy
patients.
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.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 594 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Engel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To reauthorize and extend the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2013 . 2. Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal ; and (B) by inserting Becker, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (referred to in this section as FSHD ), Congenital muscular dystrophy, Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne, ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, after imaging, genetics, ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking children with muscular dystrophy, such as the Department of Education and inserting children and adults with muscular dystrophy, such as the Department of Education, the Social Security Administration, the United States Administration for Community Living ; and (B) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , and shall meet no less than two times per calendar year before the period; (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking and rehabilitative issues, including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities and inserting public resources, and rehabilitative issues, including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities, health economic studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: (F) The development of clinical interventions to improve the health of adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy. ; and (5) in subsection (g), by striking for the various forms of muscular dystrophy by prioritizing the achievement of the goals related to this topic in the plan under subsection (e)(1) and inserting and shall, not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2013 , in coordination with appropriate Federal agencies, including relevant offices within the Food and Drug Administration and supported by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense, develop a plan to expedite the evaluation and approval of emerging therapies and personalized medicines that have the potential to decrease fatal disease progression across the various forms of muscular dystrophy . 3. Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy Section 317Q of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–18 ) is amended— (1) in the second sentence of subsection (b), by inserting before the period the following: and ensure that the program captures data from different racial and ethnic populations, and that such data are made publicly available to investigators conducting public or private research on muscular dystrophy ; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall also foster ongoing engagement and collaboration between the surveillance program and centers of excellence. . 4. Information and education Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001 ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Update and widely disseminate existing Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy care considerations for pediatric patients, develop and widely disseminate Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy care considerations for adult patients, and develop and widely disseminate acute care considerations for all muscular dystrophy populations. The care considerations should build upon existing efforts currently underway for congenital muscular dystrophy, fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, and myotonic muscular dystrophy, and incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients. . |
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To amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy, and for
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Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of
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Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health
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Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act (
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genetics,
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cardiac and pulmonary function, and
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imaging,
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, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living
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and adults
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children
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such as the Department of Education
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including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration
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, but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year
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through the national research institutes
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through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A)
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public services,
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and rehabilitative issues
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, studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and
support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies
to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various
forms of muscular dystrophy
</quote>
after
<quote>
including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities
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; and
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including new biological agents
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and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy
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.
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3.
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Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy
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The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act (
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42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b)
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and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and
shared in a timely manner
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.
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4.
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Information and education
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Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of
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42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c)
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for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations,
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issuance of care considerations
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various
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other forms of muscular dystrophy
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; and
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in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies
specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey
of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy
patients; and
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in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting
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various
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before
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other forms of muscular dystrophy
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.
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Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2014.
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Clerk
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| II Calendar No. 529 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2014 Received August 1, 2014 Read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 . 2. Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal ; and (B) by inserting Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne, ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking genetics, at the second place it appears; and (ii) by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, and after imaging, ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking and the Food and Drug Administration and inserting , the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living ; (II) by inserting and adults after children ; and (III) by striking such as the Department of Education and inserting including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration ; and (B) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year before the period; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting public services, before and rehabilitative issues ; and (II) by inserting , studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy after including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by inserting after including new biological agents the following: and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy . 3. Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b) ) is amended by inserting before the period the following: and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and shared in a timely manner . 4. Information and education Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001 ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, after issuance of care considerations ; (B) by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy ; and (C) by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and ; and (4) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy .
Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
August 1, 2014 Read twice and placed on the calendar |
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Mr. Peterson
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Ms. Matsui
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Mr. Kilmer
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Mr. Higgins
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Mr. Tonko
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Mrs. McCarthy of New York
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Mr. Stivers
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Ms. Lofgren
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Mrs. Kirkpatrick
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Mr. Israel
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Mr. Cárdenas
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Mr. Larsen of Washington
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Mr. Meehan
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Mr. Sires
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Ms. Clark of Massachusetts
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Mr. Wolf
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Mr. Daines
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Mr. Pascrell
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Mr. Kennedy
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Mr. Moran
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Mr. Lynch
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Mr. Garcia
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Ms. Frankel of Florida
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Mr. Nugent
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Mr. Wilson of South Carolina
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Mr. Delaney
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Mr. Smith of New Jersey
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Mr. Deutch
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Mr. Rahall
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Mr. Turner
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Mr. Grimm
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Mr. Hastings of Florida
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Mr. Mica
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Mr. Stewart
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Mr. Miller of Florida
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Mr. Latham
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July 24, 2014
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Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union,
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To reauthorize and extend the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research,
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including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration
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including new biological agents
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Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy
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The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act (
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and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and
shared in a timely manner
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Information and education
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for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations,
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various
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other forms of muscular dystrophy
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various
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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy,
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July 24, 2014
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| IB Union Calendar No. 416 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 594 [Report No. 113–556] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. Engel ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 24, 2014 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Hall , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Matsui , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Andrews , Mr. Rush , Mr. Runyan , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Sessions , Mr. King of New York , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Owens , Mr. Welch , Mr. Bachus , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Markey , Ms. Slaughter , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Holt , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Tierney , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Kind , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Polis , Mr. Michaud , Mr. Perlmutter , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Himes , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Hudson , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Olson , Mr. Bishop of New York , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Posey , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Matheson , Mrs. McCarthy of New York , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Lee of California , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Israel , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Keating , Mr. Sires , Mr. Lance , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Doyle , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Daines , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Moran , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Garcia , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Rahall , Mr. Turner , Mr. Benishek , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Mica , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Miller of Florida , and Mr. Latham July 24, 2014 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 8, 2013 A BILL To reauthorize and extend the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 . 2. Initiative through the Director of the National Institutes of Health Section 404E of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 283g ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking Muscoskeletal and inserting Musculoskeletal ; and (B) by inserting Becker, congenital muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, after Duchenne, ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking genetics, at the second place it appears; and (ii) by inserting cardiac and pulmonary function, and after imaging, ; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting and sharing of data after regular communication ; (3) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 15 and inserting 18 ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking and the Food and Drug Administration and inserting , the Food and Drug Administration, and the Administration for Community Living ; (II) by inserting and adults after children ; and (III) by striking such as the Department of Education and inserting including the Department of Education and the Social Security Administration ; and (B) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting , but shall meet no fewer than two times per calendar year before the period; and (4) in subsection (e)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking through the national research institutes and inserting through the agencies represented on the Coordinating Committee pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(A) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by inserting public services, before and rehabilitative issues ; and (II) by inserting , studies to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of providing independent living resources and support to patients with various forms of muscular dystrophy, and studies to determine optimal clinical care interventions for adults with various forms of muscular dystrophy after including studies of the impact of such diseases in rural and underserved communities ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by inserting after including new biological agents the following: and new clinical interventions to improve the health of those with muscular dystrophy . 3. Surveillance and research regarding muscular dystrophy The second sentence of section 317Q(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–18(b) ) is amended by inserting before the period the following: and, to the extent possible, ensure that data be representative of all affected populations and shared in a timely manner . 4. Information and education Section 5(c) of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001 ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–19(c) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, after issuance of care considerations ; (B) by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy ; and (C) by striking and at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and ; and (4) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by inserting various before other forms of muscular dystrophy .
Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act relating to Federal research on muscular dystrophy, and other purposes. .
July 24, 2014 Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed |
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 8, 2013
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Mr. Butterfield
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Mr. Payne
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,
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Mr. Bishop of Georgia
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,
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Mr. Lewis
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,
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Mr. Watt
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Mr. Al Green of Texas
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,
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Ms. Bass
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,
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Mr. Clyburn
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,
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Mr.
Cleaver
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Jones
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. McIntyre
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Meeks
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000551">
Ms. Lee of California
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,
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Ms. Brown of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Cummings
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Conyers
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Edwards
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Ellison
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Jeffries
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H000324">
Mr. Hastings of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
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Mrs. Christensen
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,
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Mr. Rush
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,
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Ms. Clarke
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,
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Mr.
Brady of Pennsylvania
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,
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Mr.
Grijalva
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, and
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Ms. Wilson of
Florida
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Committee on Veterans’
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A BILL
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity
for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under
the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans
Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher
learning, and for other purposes.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Veterans Education Equity Act of
2013
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2.
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Protecting equity
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Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing programs of education at
institutions of higher learning
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In
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Clause (i) of
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38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
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(I)
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the actual net
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education after the application of—
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any
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(bb)
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any
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assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (
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20 U.S.C. 1070a
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the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying
tuition and fees; or
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the greater
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the
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the program of education after the application of—
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any waiver of, or
reduction in, tuition and fees; and
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any scholarship,
or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance
(other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (
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20 U.S.C. 1070a
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institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying
tuition and fees; or
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the
amount equal to—
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(AA)
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for the academic
year beginning on August 1, 2011, $17,500; or
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(BB)
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for any
subsequent academic year, the amount in effect for the previous academic year
under this subclause, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most
recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this
title.
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.
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(b)
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Effective
date
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<text>
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with
respect to the payment of educational assistance for an academic year beginning
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Payne , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Watt , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Bass , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Jones , Mr. McIntyre , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Rush , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Grijalva , and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013 . 2. Protecting equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning (a) In general Clause (i) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (i) In the case of a program of education pursued at a public institution of higher learning, the lesser of— (I) the actual net cost for tuition and fees assessed by the institution for the program of education after the application of— (aa) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and (bb) any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a )) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees; or (II) the greater of— (aa) the actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees assessed by the institution for the program of education after the application of— (AA) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and (BB) any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a )) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees; or (bb) the amount equal to— (AA) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $17,500; or (BB) for any subsequent academic year, the amount in effect for the previous academic year under this subclause, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h) of this title. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the payment of educational assistance for an academic year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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113 HR 596 IH: Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-08
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H. R. 596
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 8, 2013
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<sponsor name-id="G000565">
Mr. Gosar
</sponsor>
(for
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<cosponsor name-id="T000460">
Mr. Thompson of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001055">
Mr. Heck of Nevada
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000598">
Mr. Polis
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000470">
Mr. Tipton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000197">
Ms. DeGette
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001077">
Mr. Coffman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001059">
Mr. Costa
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000612">
Mr. Denham
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B000574">
Mr. Blumenauer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="A000369">
Mr. Amodei
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000191">
Mr. DeFazio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001148">
Mr. Simpson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000570">
Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001183">
Mr. Schweikert
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="K000368">
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
</cosponsor>
) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Natural Resources
</committee-name>
, and in
addition to the Committee on
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Agriculture
</committee-name>
, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
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A BILL
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To promote the development of renewable energy on public
lands, and for other purposes.
</official-title>
</form>
<legis-body id="H19C4330C0B424BFC90450D03B638AA88" style="OLC">
<section id="HC0C91DF5041F4C50BEAD80073F56E3ED" section-type="section-one">
<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title; table of
contents
</header>
<subsection id="HF4729DB20D6C4E8EB6A64BBD60542C0D">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This Act may be cited
as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Public Lands Renewable Energy
Development Act of 2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7E75684A78744048A28C63381AD7AB82">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Table of
Contents
</header>
<text>
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
</text>
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<toc-entry idref="HC0C91DF5041F4C50BEAD80073F56E3ED" level="section">
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HC7F417F8146A4034845571A4FD078657" level="title">
Title I—Geothermal energy
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HD82F8E2CDBB042C581F71B1DDCCD0462" level="section">
Sec. 101. Extension of funding for implementation of Energy
Policy Act of
<enum-in-header>
2005
</enum-in-header>
.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HDFD9040D88EA4D238541917060F430EB" level="title">
Title II—Development of wind and solar energy on certain Federal
land
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H5444F667ED0549C992A9BEEC153CF5A6" level="section">
Sec. 201. Definitions.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9100FBF90F824A3C978B84CB4C8641B4" level="section">
Sec. 202. Development of solar and wind energy on covered
land.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9E08561DE95F4B9E8619C85DE8599EA1" level="section">
Sec. 203. Royalties.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HB115416B3FD9421FAF4C3F7FCE830F38" level="section">
Sec. 204. Disposition of royalty revenue.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H94B0762404864EDEA42542909D38E062" level="section">
Sec. 205. Study and report on mitigation banking.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
</subsection>
</section>
<title id="HC7F417F8146A4034845571A4FD078657">
<enum>
I
</enum>
<header>
Geothermal
energy
</header>
<section id="HD82F8E2CDBB042C581F71B1DDCCD0462">
<enum>
101.
</enum>
<header>
Extension of
funding for implementation of Energy Policy Act of
<enum-in-header>
2005
</enum-in-header>
</header>
<subsection id="H9C587FF02B894273B71F4017B4D901AD">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 234(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42
U.S.C. 15873(a)) is amended by striking
<quote>
in the first 5 fiscal years
beginning after the date of enactment of this Act
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
through fiscal year 2020
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H76B21A2A0FF9448292CE009DAF853981">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization
</header>
<text>
Section
234(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/15873">
42 U.S.C. 15873(b)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD60E78C2E2144A79A3C5C692B23A18B2">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
Amounts
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Effective for fiscal year 2012 and
each fiscal year thereafter, amounts
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3A8E8AF2556142F3910EF906174B65F2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
without further appropriation
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
in such
amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HDFD9040D88EA4D238541917060F430EB">
<enum>
II
</enum>
<header>
Development of
wind and solar energy on certain Federal land
</header>
<section id="H5444F667ED0549C992A9BEEC153CF5A6">
<enum>
201.
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
In this title:
</text>
<paragraph id="HC781D27B6DE74E73BCD727E1E21DB757">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Covered
land
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
covered land
</term>
means land that
is—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1517CF868C8B4ACA8D2C2D43617FBC41">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HE6F9047B8D034276A0C0ADE4D6B920DC">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
public land administered
by the Secretary of the Interior; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF2D50A6FAFB34E73AE3C26F6ED28FEB7" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
National Forest System land administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2972523413B94CB5B2BDD5E64651D889">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not excluded from the development of solar
or wind energy under—
</text>
<clause id="HFE7793D62FD3417E98C2E3CCBA808934">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a final land use plan established under the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1701">
43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.
</external-xref>
);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB4321C39BC1442DFB5A0ED259BC6F9E5">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a final land and resource management plan
established under the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et
seq.); or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H81E6EE038C204FE29ECECA5F993DEDD6">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Federal law.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD06F9D9C90ED488F9D8812D918013C4E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Fund
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Fund
</term>
means the
Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund established under section
204(b).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H80C18817C1374FF4B5841CC96E81936E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Public
land
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
public land
</term>
has the meaning given the
term
<term>
public lands
</term>
in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1702">
43 U.S.C. 1702
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H025A37D935FF4B489F12CE986DAC96B7">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Secretary
concerned
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Secretary concerned
</term>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H55547085B0114BD1B256AA7217294854">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Secretary of
the Interior, with respect to land described in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A);
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8EE1BC0D831E4A5392C39F19977C1714">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Secretary of
Agriculture, with respect to land described in clause (ii) of such
paragraph.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H9100FBF90F824A3C978B84CB4C8641B4">
<enum>
202.
</enum>
<header>
Development of
solar and wind energy on covered land
</header>
<subsection id="H1CA9A5972099468C80DB9743F43CD538">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Pilot program on
selected covered land
</header>
<paragraph id="H928A14F610214EC7A083002302F8A2FF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture shall each establish a wind and solar leasing pilot program under
which the Secretary concerned conducts lease sales of certain sites located on
covered land administered by the Secretary concerned for purposes of carrying
out wind and solar energy projects.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB672BBE3083642C2836E4652E7F1C474">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Selection of
sites on covered land
</header>
<subparagraph id="H4849A4D710724F0AAAA860F39C0044A7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 90 days after the date the pilot program
is established under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall each select
from covered land administered by the Secretary—
</text>
<clause id="H305D55A95D0647318DB56A6100DDD963">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
1
site for the development of a solar energy project; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9FACB618133B40EFA46A7D34FB5D41D7">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
1 site for the development of a wind energy
project.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6DBCA3F4B103446B925445E14268FF29">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Site
selection
</header>
<text>
In selecting sites under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary concerned shall—
</text>
<clause id="HA6DD8C02E1F4444A8EB8B99772EDE53E">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
give
a preference to sites that the Secretary concerned determines—
</text>
<subclause id="HDB83E436B35A447499302697FE8C93F6">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
are likely to
attract a high level of wind and solar energy industry interest;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H601A29C782B14B8BB0AA85910CE9AF6C">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
have a
comparatively low value for resources other than wind and solar energy;
and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H10468FF414F74E8799DF5F915BB68297">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
would serve as
models for the expansion of the pilot program to other locations if the program
is expanded under subsection (c);
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="HE156E794C2C94D4DAC6A6FDA52B4EA04">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
take into
consideration the value of the multiple resources of the covered land on which
such sites are located; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1679FC39F85D4993A89D52970436BEE6">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not select any site for which a
right-of-way or special use permit for site testing or construction has been
issued under title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1761 et seq.) or the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C.
1600 et seq.).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6DB8E2E90A5D4FC28346F3FFCA8D89D3">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Lease sales of
project sites
</header>
<subparagraph id="H531A702C21B74E03BA73B30CD205AF39">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Except as provided in paragraph (4)(B)(i), not later than
180 days after the date on which sites are selected under paragraph (2), the
Secretary concerned shall offer each site for competitive leasing under such
terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned requires.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H88EFFD93BA4749E69F1909D7C91A4722">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Bidding
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Bidding on a site offered for lease under
this subsection shall be—
</text>
<clause id="H8751DF54CAFD4FAAAD5EE3376ADBD91B">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
limited to one
round;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB2D50CA41D484678AF4DFE46D3627BFA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
open only to bidders who—
</text>
<subclause id="H7B289DE426E441DA88854D60D601765A">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
submit a plan of
development for such site together with the bid; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H7C1A6E3BEF74411782B986F0BA769EAD">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the Secretary
concerned determines are qualified under subparagraph (C)(ii); and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="HB41ACD93B6CE43E0AFE3B119232B3F27">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
conducted using
a bidding system selected by the Secretary concerned, including—
</text>
<subclause id="H17CB76B5923E4431834321FCF93400DF">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
a
cash bonus bids system requiring payment of the royalty established under this
title;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H50E7BFA783DA4FA4B62DF2E81A27DD86">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a variable royalty bids system based on a
percentage of the gross proceeds from the sale of electricity produced from the
site offered for lease, except that the royalty shall not be less than the
royalty required under this title, together with a fixed cash bonus; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H7EA57EC11F214C4B82BE4D8B4E4457F6">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
such other
bidding system as ensures a fair return to the public consistent with the
royalty established under this title.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB564BDE1CF91467B87CE46CBFE7B484D">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Bidder
qualifications
</header>
<text>
The Secretary concerned shall—
</text>
<clause id="H2416055CF2BF4BED89EFDF6EC0AC50F3">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
before conducting
any lease sale under this subsection, establish qualification requirements for
bidders on a site offered for lease that ensure that such bidders, with respect
to wind or solar energy projects—
</text>
<subclause id="H39724F0F96F744E2BDF053822CA22F30">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
are able to
expeditiously develop such a project on the site;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HD2F541A7519345EF89E8ACBE73AD1D8A">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
possess the
financial resources necessary to complete such a project;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HC6DEB32A6C4342DA860C42CE34AB5945">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
possess
knowledge of the technology needed to complete such a project;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H5D4F258C0CCE4C13BBD04E8F3293E7A2">
<enum>
(IV)
</enum>
<text>
meet eligibility
requirements that are substantially similar to the eligibility rquirements for
leasing that apply under the first section of the Mineral Leasing Act (30
U.S.C. 181); and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H1EEF5CF0E44B4716B957B373BAD932EC">
<enum>
(V)
</enum>
<text>
possess such other
qualifications as the Secretary concerned determines are necessary; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="HE657FEE2615A4F41A3DCD37FC5FCF20D">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
using the
requirements established under clause (i), determine whether a person is
qualified to be a bidder on a site offered for lease under this
subsection.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0CEBBDB840A4410992D5A0A5807711F4">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Credit for bid
preparation expenditures
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In
the case of a site offered for lease under this subsection with respect to
which more than one bid is submitted on the date of the lease sale of such
site, the Secretary concerned shall give credit to each person who submitted a
bid with respect to such site for expenditures such person incurred in the
preparation of such bid.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFB0EB67B1B7847199B06E5FDE1F13775">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Lease
terms
</header>
<subparagraph id="H093DD3EB07984705962C43F25705AB20">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Secretary concerned may establish such lease terms
and conditions, including the duration of the lease with respect to any site
offered for lease under this subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H97B341837F6041F7843EFB5FD2ADB3EC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Short-term
leases for data collection
</header>
<text>
In carrying out this subsection, the
Secretary concerned shall—
</text>
<clause id="H3035F4EC2FA741F2A44FA624C0BFEB36">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
offer on a noncompetitive basis a
short-term lease on not less than one site selected under paragraph (2) for
purposes of data collection; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H74A656F4686444989C2FFC94A88FA03F">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
upon the
expiration of the short-term lease, offer on a competitive basis a long-term
lease, giving credit toward the bonus bid submitted with respect to the
long-term lease to the holder of the short-term lease for any qualified
expenditures made by such holder to collect data or to develop the site during
such short-term lease.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7CC38EB8C0A6480D936D8EAD9DC60320">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Revenues
</header>
<text>
Subject
to section 203, the Secretary concerned may collect bonus bids, royalties,
fees, or other payments (except rental payments) with respect to sites offered
for lease under this subsection.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC21797DBFBE5475FA1F84CECC8830601">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary concerned conducts the final lease sale under this
subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on
Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives a report on the results of each lease sale conducted under this
subsection, including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H077BB7725E154480AE2E5F34D7AD3CC3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the level of
competitive interest;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD4083725F26748EAAAA4E11773FD74B4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a summary of bids
and revenues received; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE602BBE26B1C46C99741B703FAF2B79E">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
any other factors
that may have impacted the lease sale.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2E824DE6FDFC4913889BB5764CF0E8BC">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Other
laws
</header>
<subparagraph id="H37C6FBDC8EB94FCCBAFB000990608489">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance with
land management and environmental laws
</header>
<text>
In offering sites for
lease under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall comply with—
</text>
<clause id="H0B90F4D1A94443E2972E69A5695254FE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
all
Federal laws applicable to public land or National Forest System land;
and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD4C59D13D6EC4D1186D75C4F626B237E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
Federal or State
environmental laws or any other relevant laws.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA321EE2ED5124A8D9464D5E2FD9C2B60">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability to
wind and solar energy projects under other Federal laws
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this subsection shall be
construed so as to prohibit the Secretary concerned from issuing rights-of-way
or special use permits with respect to wind and solar energy projects in
compliance with other Federal laws and regulations in effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9DB882207BC1424F8285381BC1E6323D">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Enforcement of
Federal land policy management
</header>
<subparagraph id="H062649AAED06453D85A64245FF115741">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Sections 302(c) and
303 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1732">
43 U.S.C. 1732(c)
</external-xref>
,
1733) shall apply to activities conducted on sites on covered land offered for
lease under this subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8442CC43C3C346D28D7EB73AF191D33C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Effect on
enforcement authority under other Federal law
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this subsection shall be
construed so as to reduce or limit the enforcement authority vested in the
Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Attorney
General on covered land under any other Federal law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H570099FC5D06492EA931D903B8364FD1">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Temporary
extension of pilot program
</header>
<text>
Until final regulations are issued
under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary of the Interior shall continue to carry
out the pilot program under subsection (a) on the sites offered for lease under
such subsection. The Secretary may extend any lease issued for such sites under
subsection (a) under the same terms and conditions applicable to such lease on
the date of the lease sale as necessary until final regulations are issued
under subsection (c)(4) with respect to such sites.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H38802B495D544039B7A01C57B0BDA7A6">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Expansion of
pilot program to all covered land
</header>
<paragraph id="H0727617CDF324D9CAC4B9781FA99327A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Joint
determination required
</header>
<text>
Not later than 5 years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture shall jointly determine whether to expand the pilot program
established under subsection (a) to apply to all covered land, including sites
with respect to which leases were issued under subsection (a). In making such
determination, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture
shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2193D19791ED4A849FC379FCFC3FA0A1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
take into
consideration the results of the pilot program;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD44D671E56C849178C6D1B1C4CAFEAAB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
consult
with—
</text>
<clause id="HF8C614B326DB4E1BBDC58469D0874FD7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the
heads of Federal agencies and relevant State agencies (including State fish and
wildlife agencies);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H44DB8827793C479F834CA51BEB9E8946">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
interested
States, Indian tribes, and local governments;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H22A5EC0AE58242BE82F7C80372AA6826">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
representatives of the solar and wind
energy industries;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H15B38407513D4C6EA88445D7E7E9C598">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
representatives of the environment,
conservation, and outdoor sporting communities; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5B436B8F5D6E450F9BBC300CEF8CE2DB">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
the
public; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H338DCBAEACEB487DB293EA6501D8EE2C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
consider whether
such expansion—
</text>
<clause id="H798E7D09CC0B403C8F7A25AC39F320AE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
provides an
effective means of developing wind or solar energy; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H35AEA40A7E4C43E1A7D6EE5F423E149A">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
is
in the public interest.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H35413D3B346848119890228571BE8638">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Expansion
authorized
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The pilot program
shall be expanded only if the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture determined to expand the pilot program under paragraph (1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD383AB6ECAFE41DB98333B6738CB4FF9">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Report on joint
determination
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than
60 days after making the determination under paragraph (1) to expand the pilot
program, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall
jointly submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Committee
on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and
Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report describing
the basis and findings for the determination.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5133FC93852A4769A1F97C9C9948DAC6">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations to
implement expansion
</header>
<text>
Not later than one year after making a
determination to expand the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue final
regulations to implement this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEB8BCAC30F1149ACA0D58EF48BC23810">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability of
provisions of pilot program to expanded program
</header>
<subparagraph id="HE975ABA1E8314A5289859C111966BB1C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), paragraphs (3),
(7), and (8) of subsection (a) shall apply to covered land offered for lease
under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to sites
offered for lease under subsection (a).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEF5065204F2F4C1AA4C4FB107B85EE50">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Competitive
leasing not required under certain circumstances
</header>
<text>
The requirement
under subsection (a)(3) that a lease be sold on a competitive basis shall not
apply to a lease issued under this subsection if the Secretary concerned
determines that—
</text>
<clause id="H36B6658FD7964D509927CF7E76F828F2">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
no
competitive interest exists for the covered land offered for lease;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE9A7ACC1D26742B0BCA542F5FB5132DB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the public interest would not be served by
the competitive issuance of a lease with respect to such covered land;
or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7CA3BDB0D7FC414AA36714EBB584A515">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the lease is for a purpose described in
paragraph (7)(A)(ii).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD329BEA6650F4D6BAF48FF1ED8A10E0F">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Payments
</header>
<subparagraph id="H6207FA0C712C46229FDC46434888AF1F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subject to section
203, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall
jointly establish fees, bonuses, or other payments (except rental payments) to
ensure a fair return to the United States for any lease issued under this
subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H839BB49AB2364EADB235659368EDD058">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Bonus
bids
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary concerned
may grant credit toward any bonus bid for a qualified expenditure by the holder
of a lease described in paragraph (7)(A)(ii) in any competitive lease sale held
for a long-term lease of the covered land that is the subject of the lease
described in such paragraph.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H44E84435967D473594A5786DE3F4CAA6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Readjustment
</header>
<clause id="H84D9923B087B47C79125A26C777D8DA3">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Royalties and other terms and conditions of a lease
issued under this subsection shall be subject to readjustment—
</text>
<subclause id="HA8AA568691834BFD896261E42404FD70">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
on the date that
is 15 years after the date on which the lease is issued; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HCF55B0FFF1704537BB74AB95DF24B4D7">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
every 10 years
thereafter.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H7B2333BB2A404F53AE2AEA090339AA44">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Indexing
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Effective on the first day of the first
month beginning after the date of enactment of this Act and each year
thereafter, the amount of royalties or other terms and conditions subject to
readjustment under clause (i) shall be adjusted to reflect changes for the
12-month period ending on the most recent date for which data are available in
the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H51DD79C2CB834D7C8CB0763100621F25">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Lease duration,
administration, and readjustment
</header>
<subparagraph id="H401893BF91E244A18A4414CFFC158A49">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Duration
</header>
<clause id="H551110400F8F49428EFDFDFC8BEFD7CA">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Except as provided in clause (ii), a lease issued under
this subsection shall be for—
</text>
<subclause id="H9478D72E2A414FCB96EA17B5CB53810A">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
an initial term of
25 years; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H4158FCBBCC3E40B9B4AC6FA8EB0DF59E">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
any additional
period after the initial 25-year term during which electricity is being
produced annually in commercial quantities from the lease.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H01E982140D27468C9E469B145510EEDF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Data collection
leases
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case of a lease
issued under this subsection for the placement and operation of a
meteorological or data collection facility or for the development or
demonstration of a new wind or solar technology, such lease shall have a term
of not more than 5 years.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5C56BB79BE0541C2A258DB76838E8F71">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Administration
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly
establish terms and conditions for the issuance, transfer, renewal, suspension,
and cancellation of a lease issued under this subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4F2B44C8921E4296BAA382D6F59FFD01">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Readjustment
provision required
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Each lease
issued under this subsection shall provide for readjustment in accordance with
subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB5930705750447958489F9D9D82DDEAB">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Surface-Disturbing
activities
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue regulations
regarding surface-disturbing activities conducted under any lease issued under
this subsection, including any reclamation and other actions necessary to
conserve and to offset impacts to surface resources.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA911F266E4DF4E0680F360F9EBFDB4E2">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Security
</header>
<subparagraph id="HD7C1D003297042CCBCFAC72377C78C2E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary
concerned shall require that the holder of a lease issued under this
subsection—
</text>
<clause id="HD78C85BF693F43B098058656F6513D98">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
furnish a surety
bond or other form of security, as prescribed by the Secretary;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H54F3B9ABA2104B45887D4007BC247AAB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
provide for the
reclamation and restoration of the covered land that is the subject of the
lease; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H91782E38342E4E538450C0B4B1CC5C87">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
comply with such
other requirements as the Secretary considers necessary to protect the
interests of the public and the United States.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE07286EBC31E46DA939EE2DE8ECB7CDE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Periodic
review
</header>
<text>
Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary
concerned shall conduct a review of the adequacy of the surety bond or other
form of security provided by the holder of a lease issued under this
subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H9E08561DE95F4B9E8619C85DE8599EA1">
<enum>
203.
</enum>
<header>
Royalties
</header>
<subsection id="H05193B7B3C6D4A128A05EEA47721DBE0">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary
concerned shall require as a term and condition of any lease issued under
section 202, the payment of a royalty. The Secretary of the Interior and the
Secretary of Agriculture shall establish such royalty pursuant to a joint
rulemaking that shall be a percentage of the gross proceeds from the sale of
electricity produced on covered land that is the subject of such lease at a
rate that—
</text>
<paragraph id="HA1FF41535C074045A7F5F23F944D18E9">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
encourages
production of solar or wind energy;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8DDDD27D143C4271AAB495C63156201D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
ensures a fair
return to the public comparable to the return that would be obtained on State
or private land; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8F1C0776D7F146388668C096F622598C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
encourages the
maximum energy generation while disturbing the least quantity of covered land
and other natural resources, including water.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA6F7567910DF4E5DAC908FDC8D9FFC63">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Consideration
</header>
<text>
In
establishing the royalty under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Agriculture shall consider the relative capacity factors
of wind and solar energy projects.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H361325024E8948E99D865B88C908E6F0">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusive
payment on sale of electricity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The royalty under subsection (a) shall be
the only rent, royalty, or similar payment to the Federal Government required
with respect to the sale of electricity produced under a lease issued under
section 202.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6E0ED4D2630842D4BDE34A6A81E7A552">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Royalty
relief
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary
concerned may reduce the royalty rate established under subsection (a) if the
holder of a lease issued under this title shows by clear and convincing
evidence that—
</text>
<paragraph id="HBA09E8A9D43C490C9CFC27F1039B1777">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
collection of the
full royalty would unreasonably burden energy generation on covered land that
is the subject of the lease; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFFE9F675956246C3AD3871757B680FC0">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the royalty
reduction is in the public interest.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB0E3998418C24AEB8C49EC52A95D0DA1">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Enforcement
</header>
<paragraph id="HC81CD9AA9A2D40738AFCF767CA8DC535">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Auditing
system
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of the
Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish a
comprehensive inspection, collection, fiscal, and production accounting and
auditing system—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6FAD7DFCAAA8460D99E44F38B7D1211E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
to accurately
determine royalties, interest, fines, penalties, fees, deposits, and other
payments owed under this title; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H65B673A706E24D89A11660AC70A48325">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
to collect and account for the payments in
a timely manner.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H73B19119D3FE4C9291A672BD74AF9D82">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability of
Federal Oil and Royalty Management Act
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provisions of the Federal Oil and Gas
Royalty Management Act of 1982 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/30/1701">
30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.
</external-xref>
) (including the civil
and criminal enforcement provisions of such Act) shall apply to leases issued
under this title with respect to wind and solar energy projects in the same
manner as such provisions apply to oil and gas leases.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H82F97CE99D884BDB8D5D06A6B29D7A2B">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Report on
royalties
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 5
years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 5 years thereafter, the
Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture,
shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee
on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the
Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report consisting of
a review of the collections and impacts of the royalties and fees collected
under this title, including—
</text>
<paragraph id="H99E81C8DBAB247B993A18CCBFA52594E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the total revenues received (by category)
on an annual basis as royalties from wind, solar, and geothermal development
and production (specified by energy source) on covered land;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA041B615A1E44E5E8F0C106F7984E83A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
whether the
revenues received for the development of wind, solar, and geothermal
development are comparable to the revenues received for similar development on
State or private land;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H696E03E027A74358B6F0F11F2B1D4760">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
any impact on the
development of wind, solar, and geothermal development and production on
covered land as a result of the royalties; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H209EC2648FB34F1FBAEFB2D8C4ACC885">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any recommendations with respect to changes
in Federal law (including regulations) relating to the amount or method of
collection (including auditing, compliance, and enforcement) of the
royalties.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H22B2C7845C0A43138E705C696786E00F">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text>
Not
later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue final
regulations to carry out this section.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HB115416B3FD9421FAF4C3F7FCE830F38">
<enum>
204.
</enum>
<header>
Disposition of
royalty revenue
</header>
<subsection id="H80959930680A42EFB752DCE0232CA0A1">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Allocation of
revenue
</header>
<text>
Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this
Act, all amounts collected by the Secretary concerned as royalties or bonuses
under subsection (a)(5) or (c)(6) of section 202, shall be distributed as
follows:
</text>
<paragraph id="HE9E0E8D31FC54F4788FDBAE22D15F74D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Twenty-five percent shall be paid by the
Secretary of the Treasury to States within the boundaries of which the
royalties or bonuses are derived, to be allocated among such States based on
the percentage of covered land from which such royalties or bonuses are derived
in each State.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H172B5F9DD68B447CB599017457AE5C05">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Twenty-five percent shall be paid by the
Secretary of the Treasury to the counties within the boundaries of which the
royalties or bonuses are derived, to be allocated among such counties based on
the percentage of covered land from which such royalties or bonuses are derived
in each county.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF6C18F5AEDB94ACE8D623FA30C15820C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Twenty-five
percent shall be deposited in the Fund (established by subsection (b)).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF497EE08CEFB4812BD1A33F3EB0105E0">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For the period that begins on the date of
the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 15 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, 15 percent shall be paid by the Secretary of
the Treasury directly to the State offices of the Bureau of Land Management and
the regional office of the Forest Service with jurisdiction over the areas of
which the royalties or bonuses are derived for purposes of reducing the number
of renewable energy permits that have not been processed before the date of the
enactment of this Act, to be allocated among such offices based on the
percentage of covered land from which the royalties or bonuses are derived in
each State.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBC52B4530C974F7AA1604501B36A1BEA">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
The remainder
shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for purposes of
reducing the annual Federal budget deficit.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4AB1827F4C7E4A189CB7E06AC20D970B">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Renewable Energy
Resource Conservation Fund
</header>
<paragraph id="H19F6745F4AFE4738A4B8D55B9DF47D12">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
There is established in the Treasury of the
United States a Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to be administered
by the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of
Agriculture, for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar
energy on public land.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H01A16F1583264A24AEF7779D3DE71E23">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Use of
funds
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall use amounts in the Fund to take actions
and to make payments to State agencies, Federal agencies, or other interested
persons in such regions for—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H38648092DBB14BB58FF009752B47B02A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
protecting and restoring important fish and
wildlife habitat in such regions, including corridors, water resources, and
other sensitive land; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H241136D76563493B9ECCD7408E692A77">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
assuring and improving access to Federal
lands and waters in such regions for hunting, fishing, and other forms of
outdoor recreation in a manner consistent with the conservation of fish and
wildlife habitat.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5E0118EE78654CCD93670B141EEF5F0E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Availability of
amounts
</header>
<text>
Amounts in the Fund shall be available for expenditure,
in accordance with this subsection, without further appropriation and without
fiscal year limitation.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBBD7A0282B2B4AF98D75929FC799F38C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Investment of
Fund
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Any amounts deposited in the Fund shall earn interest in
an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the
current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the
United States of comparable maturities.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H08519AE51328411F8B02A3754026D5EA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Use
</header>
<text>
Any
interest earned under subparagraph (A) may be expended in accordance with this
subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4D82F6C090224949A41BFF492F577B07">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Mitigation
requirements
</header>
<text>
The expenditure of funds under this subsection shall
be separate and distinct from any mitigation requirements imposed pursuant to
any law, regulation, or term or condition of any lease, right-of-way, or other
authorization.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H561CBB7AA61446B68CC92ED738C1CF75">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Allocation for
permitting after expiration of 15-Year period
</header>
<paragraph id="H2CE0FA8BB0BD42B7B6C39BDCF2550879">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Certification by
Secretary
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
At the end of the
15-year period described in subsection (a)(4), the Secretary shall certify
whether the State offices referred to in such subsection have adequately
reduced the renewable energy permitting backlog referred to in such
subsection.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6680E93163674F80A3BFE5E779045E35">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Allocation after
certification
</header>
<text>
If the Secretary certifies under paragraph (1)
that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H4E22303EA0B04E4F868C53686C7A2980">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the State offices
referred to in such paragraph have not adequately reduced the backlog referred
to in such paragraph—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the
15-year period described in subsection (a)(4) shall be extended by an
additional 15-year period; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H011C2FCD86DE4A2E8F22A86ED392111B">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
payments shall
continue to be made during that period as described in such subsection;
or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7CD73DDE725D4F5EBC97C1F47ABE8A14">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the State offices referred to in such
paragraph have adequately reduced such backlog—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two-thirds of the amount otherwise required
to be paid under subsection (a)(4) shall be added to the amount deposited in
the Fund established under subsection (b); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H338D88A3655E496197BC224FC1FB1082">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
one-third of such amount shall be deposited
into the general fund of the Treasury for purposes of reducing the annual
Federal budget deficit.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE878667D85114D36871D16AFE48934BE">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Payments to
States and counties
</header>
<paragraph id="HEA52491967A34CDEB68D1F00EC030DE8">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Amounts paid to States and counties under subsection (a)
shall be used in a manner that is consistent with section 35 of the Mineral
Leasing Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/30/191">
30 U.S.C. 191
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBCC69C3998034C158CAFE4267F25D153">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Impacts
</header>
<text>
Not
less than 35 percent of the amount paid to a State each fiscal year shall be
used for the purposes described in subsection (b)(2).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H94B0762404864EDEA42542909D38E062">
<enum>
205.
</enum>
<header>
Study and
report on mitigation banking
</header>
<subsection id="H71A7261CD4B14366BC219EA7BF6D876C">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<paragraph id="H8540F97940254C2E8708A768684DEB5A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall
carry out a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a mitigation
banking program on Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior
or the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of fully offsetting the impacts of
wind or solar energy on such Federal land.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H91A8800D1C3A46369167D7C4C8628622">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Contents
</header>
<text>
The
study under paragraph (1) shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H7DFA9013F1634314A4C145533E954695">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
identify areas in
which—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
privately owned land is not available to
fully offset the impacts of wind or solar energy development on Federal land
administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture;
or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5471F6DB8CDC40ADAF67FEA24B84B9BB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
mitigation
investments on such Federal land are likely to provide greater conservation
value for the impacts of wind or solar energy development on such Federal land;
and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H85D5A74B44D34060BF6B205CAFCC6B0B">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
examine—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the effectiveness of laws (including
regulations) and policies in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act in
facilitating the development and effective operation of mitigation
banks;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE18260314F124FD3B4143A5080FE5258">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the
advantages and disadvantages of using mitigation banks on such Federal land to
mitigate impacts to natural resources on private, State, and tribal land;
and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H52EACCB0AE2F477EBC12959BC8B00A14">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
any changes in
Federal law (including regulations) or policy necessary to further develop a
Federal mitigation banking program.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Report to
Congress
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 18
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to Congress a
report that includes—
</text>
<paragraph id="H502B0ACCC0F244F2A87BA2C6F0044851">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the
recommendations of the Secretaries relating to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H88DEF17FD2734B31A9B6BC7A783DD4D2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the most effective system for Federal land
administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture
to meet the goals of facilitating the development of a mitigation banking
program on such Federal land; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1A0B431208744CE3BB4289BB21714994">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
any change to
Federal law (including regulations) or policy necessary to address more
effectively the siting, development, and management of mitigation banking
programs on such Federal land to mitigate impacts to natural resources on
private, State, and tribal land; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC9AECB7845C249F3B3D6C4D14D39D85E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
any administrative
action to be taken by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture in response to the recommendations.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H47D9B65D90994032AB9E8746CB260160">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Availability to
the public
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 30
days after the date on which the report described in subsection (b) is
submitted to Congress, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture shall make the results of the study available to the public.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
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</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 596 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mr. Polis , Mr. Tipton , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Costa , Mr. Denham , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Amodei , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Schweikert , and Mrs. Kirkpatrick ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013 . (b) Table of Contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Title I—Geothermal energy Sec. 101. Extension of funding for implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005 . Title II—Development of wind and solar energy on certain Federal land Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Development of solar and wind energy on covered land. Sec. 203. Royalties. Sec. 204. Disposition of royalty revenue. Sec. 205. Study and report on mitigation banking. I Geothermal energy 101. Extension of funding for implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005 (a) In general Section 234(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15873(a)) is amended by striking in the first 5 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act and inserting through fiscal year 2020 . (b) Authorization Section 234(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15873(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking Amounts and inserting Effective for fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, amounts ; and (2) by striking without further appropriation and inserting in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts . II Development of wind and solar energy on certain Federal land 201. Definitions In this title: (1) Covered land The term covered land means land that is— (A) (i) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; or (ii) National Forest System land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (B) not excluded from the development of solar or wind energy under— (i) a final land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); (ii) a final land and resource management plan established under the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); or (iii) Federal law. (2) Fund The term Fund means the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund established under section 204(b). (3) Public land The term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1702 ). (4) Secretary concerned The term Secretary concerned means— (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land described in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A); and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in clause (ii) of such paragraph. 202. Development of solar and wind energy on covered land (a) Pilot program on selected covered land (1) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each establish a wind and solar leasing pilot program under which the Secretary concerned conducts lease sales of certain sites located on covered land administered by the Secretary concerned for purposes of carrying out wind and solar energy projects. (2) Selection of sites on covered land (A) In general Not later than 90 days after the date the pilot program is established under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall each select from covered land administered by the Secretary— (i) 1 site for the development of a solar energy project; and (ii) 1 site for the development of a wind energy project. (B) Site selection In selecting sites under subparagraph (A), the Secretary concerned shall— (i) give a preference to sites that the Secretary concerned determines— (I) are likely to attract a high level of wind and solar energy industry interest; (II) have a comparatively low value for resources other than wind and solar energy; and (III) would serve as models for the expansion of the pilot program to other locations if the program is expanded under subsection (c); (ii) take into consideration the value of the multiple resources of the covered land on which such sites are located; and (iii) not select any site for which a right-of-way or special use permit for site testing or construction has been issued under title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et seq.) or the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.). (3) Lease sales of project sites (A) In general Except as provided in paragraph (4)(B)(i), not later than 180 days after the date on which sites are selected under paragraph (2), the Secretary concerned shall offer each site for competitive leasing under such terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned requires. (B) Bidding Bidding on a site offered for lease under this subsection shall be— (i) limited to one round; (ii) open only to bidders who— (I) submit a plan of development for such site together with the bid; and (II) the Secretary concerned determines are qualified under subparagraph (C)(ii); and (iii) conducted using a bidding system selected by the Secretary concerned, including— (I) a cash bonus bids system requiring payment of the royalty established under this title; (II) a variable royalty bids system based on a percentage of the gross proceeds from the sale of electricity produced from the site offered for lease, except that the royalty shall not be less than the royalty required under this title, together with a fixed cash bonus; or (III) such other bidding system as ensures a fair return to the public consistent with the royalty established under this title. (C) Bidder qualifications The Secretary concerned shall— (i) before conducting any lease sale under this subsection, establish qualification requirements for bidders on a site offered for lease that ensure that such bidders, with respect to wind or solar energy projects— (I) are able to expeditiously develop such a project on the site; (II) possess the financial resources necessary to complete such a project; (III) possess knowledge of the technology needed to complete such a project; (IV) meet eligibility requirements that are substantially similar to the eligibility rquirements for leasing that apply under the first section of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181); and (V) possess such other qualifications as the Secretary concerned determines are necessary; and (ii) using the requirements established under clause (i), determine whether a person is qualified to be a bidder on a site offered for lease under this subsection. (D) Credit for bid preparation expenditures In the case of a site offered for lease under this subsection with respect to which more than one bid is submitted on the date of the lease sale of such site, the Secretary concerned shall give credit to each person who submitted a bid with respect to such site for expenditures such person incurred in the preparation of such bid. (4) Lease terms (A) In general The Secretary concerned may establish such lease terms and conditions, including the duration of the lease with respect to any site offered for lease under this subsection. (B) Short-term leases for data collection In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall— (i) offer on a noncompetitive basis a short-term lease on not less than one site selected under paragraph (2) for purposes of data collection; and (ii) upon the expiration of the short-term lease, offer on a competitive basis a long-term lease, giving credit toward the bonus bid submitted with respect to the long-term lease to the holder of the short-term lease for any qualified expenditures made by such holder to collect data or to develop the site during such short-term lease. (5) Revenues Subject to section 203, the Secretary concerned may collect bonus bids, royalties, fees, or other payments (except rental payments) with respect to sites offered for lease under this subsection. (6) Report Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned conducts the final lease sale under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report on the results of each lease sale conducted under this subsection, including— (A) the level of competitive interest; (B) a summary of bids and revenues received; and (C) any other factors that may have impacted the lease sale. (7) Other laws (A) Compliance with land management and environmental laws In offering sites for lease under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall comply with— (i) all Federal laws applicable to public land or National Forest System land; and (ii) Federal or State environmental laws or any other relevant laws. (B) Applicability to wind and solar energy projects under other Federal laws Nothing in this subsection shall be construed so as to prohibit the Secretary concerned from issuing rights-of-way or special use permits with respect to wind and solar energy projects in compliance with other Federal laws and regulations in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (8) Enforcement of Federal land policy management (A) In general Sections 302(c) and 303 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1732(c) , 1733) shall apply to activities conducted on sites on covered land offered for lease under this subsection. (B) Effect on enforcement authority under other Federal law Nothing in this subsection shall be construed so as to reduce or limit the enforcement authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Attorney General on covered land under any other Federal law. (b) Temporary extension of pilot program Until final regulations are issued under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary of the Interior shall continue to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) on the sites offered for lease under such subsection. The Secretary may extend any lease issued for such sites under subsection (a) under the same terms and conditions applicable to such lease on the date of the lease sale as necessary until final regulations are issued under subsection (c)(4) with respect to such sites. (c) Expansion of pilot program to all covered land (1) Joint determination required Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly determine whether to expand the pilot program established under subsection (a) to apply to all covered land, including sites with respect to which leases were issued under subsection (a). In making such determination, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall— (A) take into consideration the results of the pilot program; (B) consult with— (i) the heads of Federal agencies and relevant State agencies (including State fish and wildlife agencies); (ii) interested States, Indian tribes, and local governments; (iii) representatives of the solar and wind energy industries; (iv) representatives of the environment, conservation, and outdoor sporting communities; and (v) the public; and (C) consider whether such expansion— (i) provides an effective means of developing wind or solar energy; and (ii) is in the public interest. (2) Expansion authorized The pilot program shall be expanded only if the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture determined to expand the pilot program under paragraph (1). (3) Report on joint determination Not later than 60 days after making the determination under paragraph (1) to expand the pilot program, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Committee on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report describing the basis and findings for the determination. (4) Regulations to implement expansion Not later than one year after making a determination to expand the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue final regulations to implement this Act. (5) Applicability of provisions of pilot program to expanded program (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), paragraphs (3), (7), and (8) of subsection (a) shall apply to covered land offered for lease under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to sites offered for lease under subsection (a). (B) Competitive leasing not required under certain circumstances The requirement under subsection (a)(3) that a lease be sold on a competitive basis shall not apply to a lease issued under this subsection if the Secretary concerned determines that— (i) no competitive interest exists for the covered land offered for lease; (ii) the public interest would not be served by the competitive issuance of a lease with respect to such covered land; or (iii) the lease is for a purpose described in paragraph (7)(A)(ii). (6) Payments (A) In general Subject to section 203, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish fees, bonuses, or other payments (except rental payments) to ensure a fair return to the United States for any lease issued under this subsection. (B) Bonus bids The Secretary concerned may grant credit toward any bonus bid for a qualified expenditure by the holder of a lease described in paragraph (7)(A)(ii) in any competitive lease sale held for a long-term lease of the covered land that is the subject of the lease described in such paragraph. (C) Readjustment (i) In general Royalties and other terms and conditions of a lease issued under this subsection shall be subject to readjustment— (I) on the date that is 15 years after the date on which the lease is issued; and (II) every 10 years thereafter. (ii) Indexing Effective on the first day of the first month beginning after the date of enactment of this Act and each year thereafter, the amount of royalties or other terms and conditions subject to readjustment under clause (i) shall be adjusted to reflect changes for the 12-month period ending on the most recent date for which data are available in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (7) Lease duration, administration, and readjustment (A) Duration (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), a lease issued under this subsection shall be for— (I) an initial term of 25 years; and (II) any additional period after the initial 25-year term during which electricity is being produced annually in commercial quantities from the lease. (ii) Data collection leases In the case of a lease issued under this subsection for the placement and operation of a meteorological or data collection facility or for the development or demonstration of a new wind or solar technology, such lease shall have a term of not more than 5 years. (B) Administration The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish terms and conditions for the issuance, transfer, renewal, suspension, and cancellation of a lease issued under this subsection. (C) Readjustment provision required Each lease issued under this subsection shall provide for readjustment in accordance with subparagraph (A). (8) Surface-Disturbing activities The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue regulations regarding surface-disturbing activities conducted under any lease issued under this subsection, including any reclamation and other actions necessary to conserve and to offset impacts to surface resources. (9) Security (A) In general The Secretary concerned shall require that the holder of a lease issued under this subsection— (i) furnish a surety bond or other form of security, as prescribed by the Secretary; (ii) provide for the reclamation and restoration of the covered land that is the subject of the lease; and (iii) comply with such other requirements as the Secretary considers necessary to protect the interests of the public and the United States. (B) Periodic review Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary concerned shall conduct a review of the adequacy of the surety bond or other form of security provided by the holder of a lease issued under this subsection. 203. Royalties (a) In general The Secretary concerned shall require as a term and condition of any lease issued under section 202, the payment of a royalty. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish such royalty pursuant to a joint rulemaking that shall be a percentage of the gross proceeds from the sale of electricity produced on covered land that is the subject of such lease at a rate that— (1) encourages production of solar or wind energy; (2) ensures a fair return to the public comparable to the return that would be obtained on State or private land; and (3) encourages the maximum energy generation while disturbing the least quantity of covered land and other natural resources, including water. (b) Consideration In establishing the royalty under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall consider the relative capacity factors of wind and solar energy projects. (c) Exclusive payment on sale of electricity The royalty under subsection (a) shall be the only rent, royalty, or similar payment to the Federal Government required with respect to the sale of electricity produced under a lease issued under section 202. (d) Royalty relief The Secretary concerned may reduce the royalty rate established under subsection (a) if the holder of a lease issued under this title shows by clear and convincing evidence that— (1) collection of the full royalty would unreasonably burden energy generation on covered land that is the subject of the lease; and (2) the royalty reduction is in the public interest. (e) Enforcement (1) Auditing system The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish a comprehensive inspection, collection, fiscal, and production accounting and auditing system— (A) to accurately determine royalties, interest, fines, penalties, fees, deposits, and other payments owed under this title; and (B) to collect and account for the payments in a timely manner. (2) Applicability of Federal Oil and Royalty Management Act The provisions of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 ( 30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ) (including the civil and criminal enforcement provisions of such Act) shall apply to leases issued under this title with respect to wind and solar energy projects in the same manner as such provisions apply to oil and gas leases. (f) Report on royalties Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report consisting of a review of the collections and impacts of the royalties and fees collected under this title, including— (1) the total revenues received (by category) on an annual basis as royalties from wind, solar, and geothermal development and production (specified by energy source) on covered land; (2) whether the revenues received for the development of wind, solar, and geothermal development are comparable to the revenues received for similar development on State or private land; (3) any impact on the development of wind, solar, and geothermal development and production on covered land as a result of the royalties; and (4) any recommendations with respect to changes in Federal law (including regulations) relating to the amount or method of collection (including auditing, compliance, and enforcement) of the royalties. (g) Regulations Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue final regulations to carry out this section. 204. Disposition of royalty revenue (a) Allocation of revenue Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, all amounts collected by the Secretary concerned as royalties or bonuses under subsection (a)(5) or (c)(6) of section 202, shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five percent shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to States within the boundaries of which the royalties or bonuses are derived, to be allocated among such States based on the percentage of covered land from which such royalties or bonuses are derived in each State. (2) Twenty-five percent shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to the counties within the boundaries of which the royalties or bonuses are derived, to be allocated among such counties based on the percentage of covered land from which such royalties or bonuses are derived in each county. (3) Twenty-five percent shall be deposited in the Fund (established by subsection (b)). (4) For the period that begins on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 15 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, 15 percent shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury directly to the State offices of the Bureau of Land Management and the regional office of the Forest Service with jurisdiction over the areas of which the royalties or bonuses are derived for purposes of reducing the number of renewable energy permits that have not been processed before the date of the enactment of this Act, to be allocated among such offices based on the percentage of covered land from which the royalties or bonuses are derived in each State. (5) The remainder shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for purposes of reducing the annual Federal budget deficit. (b) Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy on public land. (2) Use of funds The Secretary shall use amounts in the Fund to take actions and to make payments to State agencies, Federal agencies, or other interested persons in such regions for— (A) protecting and restoring important fish and wildlife habitat in such regions, including corridors, water resources, and other sensitive land; and (B) assuring and improving access to Federal lands and waters in such regions for hunting, fishing, and other forms of outdoor recreation in a manner consistent with the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat. (3) Availability of amounts Amounts in the Fund shall be available for expenditure, in accordance with this subsection, without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation. (4) Investment of Fund (A) In general Any amounts deposited in the Fund shall earn interest in an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities. (B) Use Any interest earned under subparagraph (A) may be expended in accordance with this subsection. (5) Mitigation requirements The expenditure of funds under this subsection shall be separate and distinct from any mitigation requirements imposed pursuant to any law, regulation, or term or condition of any lease, right-of-way, or other authorization. (c) Allocation for permitting after expiration of 15-Year period (1) Certification by Secretary At the end of the 15-year period described in subsection (a)(4), the Secretary shall certify whether the State offices referred to in such subsection have adequately reduced the renewable energy permitting backlog referred to in such subsection. (2) Allocation after certification If the Secretary certifies under paragraph (1) that— (A) the State offices referred to in such paragraph have not adequately reduced the backlog referred to in such paragraph— (i) the 15-year period described in subsection (a)(4) shall be extended by an additional 15-year period; and (ii) payments shall continue to be made during that period as described in such subsection; or (B) the State offices referred to in such paragraph have adequately reduced such backlog— (i) two-thirds of the amount otherwise required to be paid under subsection (a)(4) shall be added to the amount deposited in the Fund established under subsection (b); and (ii) one-third of such amount shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury for purposes of reducing the annual Federal budget deficit. (d) Payments to States and counties (1) In general Amounts paid to States and counties under subsection (a) shall be used in a manner that is consistent with section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 191 ). (2) Impacts Not less than 35 percent of the amount paid to a State each fiscal year shall be used for the purposes described in subsection (b)(2). 205. Study and report on mitigation banking (a) Study (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a mitigation banking program on Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of fully offsetting the impacts of wind or solar energy on such Federal land. (2) Contents The study under paragraph (1) shall— (A) identify areas in which— (i) privately owned land is not available to fully offset the impacts of wind or solar energy development on Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture; or (ii) mitigation investments on such Federal land are likely to provide greater conservation value for the impacts of wind or solar energy development on such Federal land; and (B) examine— (i) the effectiveness of laws (including regulations) and policies in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act in facilitating the development and effective operation of mitigation banks; (ii) the advantages and disadvantages of using mitigation banks on such Federal land to mitigate impacts to natural resources on private, State, and tribal land; and (iii) any changes in Federal law (including regulations) or policy necessary to further develop a Federal mitigation banking program. (b) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to Congress a report that includes— (1) the recommendations of the Secretaries relating to— (A) the most effective system for Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to meet the goals of facilitating the development of a mitigation banking program on such Federal land; and (B) any change to Federal law (including regulations) or policy necessary to address more effectively the siting, development, and management of mitigation banking programs on such Federal land to mitigate impacts to natural resources on private, State, and tribal land; and (2) any administrative action to be taken by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture in response to the recommendations. (c) Availability to the public Not later than 30 days after the date on which the report described in subsection (b) is submitted to Congress, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall make the results of the study available to the public. |
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113 HR 597 IH: Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-08
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I
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<congress>
113th CONGRESS
</congress>
<session>
1st Session
</session>
<legis-num>
H. R. 597
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
</current-chamber>
<action>
<action-date date="20130208">
February 8, 2013
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="M000087">
Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New
York
</sponsor>
(for herself and
<cosponsor name-id="H001034">
Mr.
Honda
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
<committee-name committee-id="HGO00">
Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform
</committee-name>
, and in addition to the Committees on
<committee-name committee-id="HBA00">
Financial Services
</committee-name>
,
<committee-name committee-id="HWM00">
Ways and Means
</committee-name>
,
<committee-name committee-id="HJU00">
the Judiciary
</committee-name>
,
<committee-name committee-id="HHA00">
House Administration
</committee-name>
,
<committee-name committee-id="HIF00">
Energy and Commerce
</committee-name>
, and
<committee-name committee-id="HED00">
Education and the
Workforce
</committee-name>
, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
</action-desc>
</action>
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A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To establish a commission to study how Federal laws and
policies affect United States citizens living in foreign
countries.
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<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Commission on Americans Living Abroad
Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
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<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
There is established a commission to be
known as the
<quote>
Commission on Americans Living Abroad
</quote>
(in this Act
referred to as the
<quote>
Commission
</quote>
).
</text>
</section>
<section id="H05D4529D39524A5C9CFE8D339B690E89">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Membership
</header>
<subsection id="HF2400FAC13BD4081AC37BCA4AD78D1F6">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Number and
appointment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission
shall be composed of 15 members appointed by the President, of whom—
</text>
<paragraph id="H1B6A7964979B432699755E070B5B9AF1">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
two members shall
be appointed from among individuals recommended by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE5268B7D8138458387C2DF8BA7455012">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two members shall be appointed from among
individuals recommended by the majority leader of the House of
Representatives;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28BD553DC83647E7937365C1D0CD0EA3">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two members shall be appointed from among
individuals recommended by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6052BE5D7DC84E1897CDA8C4C1E69142">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two members shall be appointed from among
individuals recommended by the majority leader of the Senate;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7671DE4454E44A58AE21C8AE1A54ECCF">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two members shall be appointed from among
individuals recommended by the minority leader of the Senate; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H780941BFBB2045E1B0D38FB7E47F9840">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
two members shall be appointed from among
individuals recommended by the President pro tempore of the Senate.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H252EB99AD93748B982592501D163821F">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Qualifications
</header>
<paragraph id="HF12BD1F26CBA4736B62CF53B114A76FD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Limit on
officers or employees of the United States
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not more than 10 members shall be officers
or employees of the United States.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4DB38A8C25D14BE8A53A6FF1B9DD336A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Political party
affiliation
</header>
<text>
Not more than 8 members of the Commission may be of
the same political party.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9073C4ACEBEB48FEB2272B336BD2F886">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Expertise
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB38432BD0F1A4FFCBD298D54ABE93452">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Officers or
Employees of the United States
</header>
<text>
Members of the Commission who are
officers or employees of the United States shall be appointed from among
individuals whose employment is directly related to the matters to be studied
by the Commission under section 4(a)(2).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H47683D4AAD9B4583B46BBC9289C24D0F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Other
members
</header>
<text>
Members of the Commission who are not officers or
employees of the United States shall be appointed from among individuals
who—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H6D763BD1B5C64EA7B6A9C05F29CD7141">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
have lived in a
foreign country for not less than one year;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H444D3F2226A349179AED061ADC713750">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
are members of
organizations that represent United States citizens living in foreign
countries; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HDF0134714DE549A3AB7B6CD0D5DC7F55">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
have other
experience that is relevant to the matters to be studied by the Commission
under section 4(a)(2).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1D49818F1F684F0FB9F02DE0B61E14B4">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Period of
Appointment; vacancies
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Members shall be appointed for the life of
the Commission. Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same
manner in which the original appointment was made. Any vacancy in the
Commission shall not affect its powers.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9FDDA8CC73C64B92B71C5508710966D0">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
First
Meeting
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 60
days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed,
the Commission shall hold its first meeting.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA375F3BFA3C6454E83F33C41E5D1A9BB">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Meetings
</header>
<text>
The
Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H70201B4A837B423A98098EB3C02B989A">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Quorum
</header>
<text>
A
majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a
lesser number of members may hold hearings.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5919C915FD884D25B71FC3F19D105E5C">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Chairperson
</header>
<text>
The
President shall select a Chairperson for the Commission from among its
members.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HF06B2B76B2274E558D748023E2996892">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Duties
</header>
<subsection id="HC501EEAB525345C3A2086D0B947022F6">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<paragraph id="H05344D51AD3F40F39E526F47F5589E8E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission shall
conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens
living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed
Forces.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3F41857E1B2F4931AD530857ED22D323">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Matters
studies
</header>
<text>
The matters studied shall include the following:
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB146086E11E8497FA4ADDA85B729323E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Federal financial reporting requirements
for a United States citizen living in a foreign country, including the
requirements under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/31/5314">
section 5314
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H026F95F3B7C54DADAE822A6367629065">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Federal policies and requirements that
affect the ability of a United States citizen living in a foreign country to
access foreign and domestic financial institutions, including requirements
under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/26/4">
chapter 4
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (commonly known as the
<quote>
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
</quote>
) and requirements affecting
financial institutions imposed by the Uniting and Strengthening America by
Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of
2001 (USA Patriot Act) (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/107/56">
Public Law 107–56
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H251B4FBEB5684D298865BB163C994AA9">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Federal
requirements for a spouse, child, or another family member of a United States
citizen living in a foreign country who is not a United States citizen to
become a United States citizen.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD82AEA2AC3CA4CC4BB4B0C16474C4A4F">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
The ability of a
United States citizen living in a foreign country to vote in Federal, State,
and local elections in the United States, and the process for such a citizen to
vote in such elections.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H56CAF6C4EC6C4FBF8DDB2322EB1E5F7A">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
The processes by
which a United States citizen living in a foreign country interacts with
Federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5BB094E07AEB479488F5F2F426268AF5">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
The process for a
United States citizen living in a foreign country to get a Federal education
loan for such citizen or for such citizen’s child who is a United States
citizen.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3A7B7D59C245406DB08117F66341416D">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Which Federal agencies have jurisdiction
over each Federal program that serves United States citizens who live in
foreign countries and possible methods to improve the collaboration of and
coordination between such Federal agencies.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2762CDF88F99480DA323C65505D79F6D">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Consultation
with outside organizations
</header>
<text>
In conducting the study under
subsection (a), the Commission shall consult organizations that represent
United States citizens living in foreign countries.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H209D1B92B06046978197DCA4FE64D560">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Reports
</header>
<paragraph id="H197A50E55ACB4C7B8B76AC7BCB5A1710">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Initial
Report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than one
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a
report to the President, Congress, and the head of any Federal agency
identified in subsection (a)(2)(G), which shall contain a detailed statement of
the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its
recommendations for such legislative and administrative actions as it considers
appropriate.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H09B13B1695F546A2BFB3006D5EC9F85D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Update
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than one year after the date on
which the Commission submits the report under paragraph (1), the Commission
shall submit an update to the President, Congress, and the head of any Federal
agency identified in subsection (a)(2)(G), which shall describe any
administrative actions taken by the head of any Federal agency pursuant to the
recommendations in such report.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="HDBADE0533DC4474AAAF326D1DFB1B8B4">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Powers of the
commission
</header>
<subsection commented="no" id="H15C604AB4FEF491780E550989629758A">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Hearings and
sessions
</header>
<text>
The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this
Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and
receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="HC775F061EA994F4D940284A829A57277">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Powers of
Members and Agents
</header>
<text>
Any member or agent of the Commission may, if
authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is
authorized to take by this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="HCB1AFC8A6B3249D5A4F99E28A547337E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Obtaining
official data
</header>
<text>
Subject to section 6103 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, the Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or
agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such
department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="H37841C03948543B79095ED23C098EB82">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Mails
</header>
<text>
The
Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the
same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HC96B19483BB149EF97E4BAE0A487170F">
<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Commission
personnel matters
</header>
<subsection id="HF0E37515F7AA4C4BAC97457DD5832520">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Compensation of
members
</header>
<text>
Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or
employee of the United States 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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5315">
section 5315
</external-xref>
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. 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.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H21AEE6CDECA84776AE20ED0A85A2B58F">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Travel
expenses
</header>
<text>
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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/5/57">
chapter 57
</external-xref>
of title 5, United
States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the
performance of services for the Commission.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H670A626A9DD04BAF98FA67BFE14F8BFF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Staff
</header>
<paragraph id="H30FB2A8CE9C8430782D7EF76A949AD44">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
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.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD0B1D019875640419DE20D5833224D88">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Compensation
</header>
<text>
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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/5/53">
chapter 53
</external-xref>
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.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H20E8359DECB7479982CB0090F3BE1B38">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Detail of
government employees
</header>
<text>
Any United States employee may be detailed
to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without
interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H792D6FD8128F4EB6BD84F7FE30E56C4F">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Procurement of
temporary and intermittent services
</header>
<text>
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.
</text>
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7.
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<header>
Federal agency
response
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Not later than 180
days after the date on which the Commission submits the report under section
4(c)(1), the head of any Federal agency that is affected by a recommendation in
such report shall submit to the President, Congress, and the Commission a
response to such recommendation, including any plans to take administrative
action pursuant to such recommendation.
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Termination
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The Commission shall terminate on the date
on which it submits its update under section 4(c)(2).
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Authorization of
appropriations
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There is
authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015
to the Commission to carry out this Act to remain available until the
termination of the Commission.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 597 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself and Mr. Honda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , Ways and Means , the Judiciary , House Administration , Energy and Commerce , and Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To establish a commission to study how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act . 2. Establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad (in this Act referred to as the Commission ). 3. Membership (a) Number and appointment The Commission shall be composed of 15 members appointed by the President, of whom— (1) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the majority leader of the House of Representatives; (3) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (4) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the minority leader of the Senate; and (6) two members shall be appointed from among individuals recommended by the President pro tempore of the Senate. (b) Qualifications (1) Limit on officers or employees of the United States Not more than 10 members shall be officers or employees of the United States. (2) Political party affiliation Not more than 8 members of the Commission may be of the same political party. (3) Expertise (A) Officers or Employees of the United States Members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the United States shall be appointed from among individuals whose employment is directly related to the matters to be studied by the Commission under section 4(a)(2). (B) Other members Members of the Commission who are not officers or employees of the United States shall be appointed from among individuals who— (i) have lived in a foreign country for not less than one year; (ii) are members of organizations that represent United States citizens living in foreign countries; or (iii) have other experience that is relevant to the matters to be studied by the Commission under section 4(a)(2). (c) Period of Appointment; vacancies Members shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers. (d) First Meeting Not later than 60 days after the date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold its first meeting. (e) Meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (f) Quorum A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (g) Chairperson The President shall select a Chairperson for the Commission from among its members. 4. Duties (a) Study (1) In general The Commission shall conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces. (2) Matters studies The matters studied shall include the following: (A) Federal financial reporting requirements for a United States citizen living in a foreign country, including the requirements under section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. (B) Federal policies and requirements that affect the ability of a United States citizen living in a foreign country to access foreign and domestic financial institutions, including requirements under chapter 4 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ) and requirements affecting financial institutions imposed by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA Patriot Act) ( Public Law 107–56 ). (C) Federal requirements for a spouse, child, or another family member of a United States citizen living in a foreign country who is not a United States citizen to become a United States citizen. (D) The ability of a United States citizen living in a foreign country to vote in Federal, State, and local elections in the United States, and the process for such a citizen to vote in such elections. (E) The processes by which a United States citizen living in a foreign country interacts with Federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare. (F) The process for a United States citizen living in a foreign country to get a Federal education loan for such citizen or for such citizen’s child who is a United States citizen. (G) Which Federal agencies have jurisdiction over each Federal program that serves United States citizens who live in foreign countries and possible methods to improve the collaboration of and coordination between such Federal agencies. (b) Consultation with outside organizations In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Commission shall consult organizations that represent United States citizens living in foreign countries. (c) Reports (1) Initial Report Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a report to the President, Congress, and the head of any Federal agency identified in subsection (a)(2)(G), which shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for such legislative and administrative actions as it considers appropriate. (2) Update Not later than one year after the date on which the Commission submits the report under paragraph (1), the Commission shall submit an update to the President, Congress, and the head of any Federal agency identified in subsection (a)(2)(G), which shall describe any administrative actions taken by the head of any Federal agency pursuant to the recommendations in such report. 5. Powers of the commission (a) Hearings and sessions The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. (b) Powers of Members and Agents Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section. (c) Obtaining official data Subject to section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. (d) Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. 6. Commission personnel matters (a) Compensation of members Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the United States 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. 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. (b) 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. (c) Staff (1) 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. (2) 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. (d) Detail of government employees Any United States employee may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. (e) 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. 7. Federal agency response Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commission submits the report under section 4(c)(1), the head of any Federal agency that is affected by a recommendation in such report shall submit to the President, Congress, and the Commission a response to such recommendation, including any plans to take administrative action pursuant to such recommendation. 8. Termination The Commission shall terminate on the date on which it submits its update under section 4(c)(2). 9. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015 to the Commission to carry out this Act to remain available until the termination of the Commission. |
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Optional delay in mandatory
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At the request of
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separation under this subsection until that member becomes 60 years of age, so
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Federal
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At the request of such a member, the Capitol Police Board shall exempt
the member from automatic separation under this subsection until that member
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 598 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Capuano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to give members of the United States Capitol Police the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60.
1. Optional delay in mandatory retirement age for members of capitol police (a) Civil service retirement system The second sentence of section 8335(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: At the request of such a member, the Capitol Police Board shall exempt the member from automatic separation under this subsection until that member becomes 60 years of age, so long as the member undergoes a physical examination during the 6-month period which ends on the day the member turns 57 years of age and, on the basis of the examination, meets appropriate physical fitness criteria (as determined by the Board in consultation with the Chief of the Capitol Police and the exclusive representative of the Capitol Police under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to collective bargaining). . (b) Federal employees retirement system The second sentence of section 8425(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: At the request of such a member, the Capitol Police Board shall exempt the member from automatic separation under this subsection until that member becomes 60 years of age, so long as the member undergoes a physical examination during the 6-month period which ends on the day the member turns 57 years of age and, on the basis of the examination, meets appropriate physical fitness criteria (as determined by the Board in consultation with the Chief of the Capitol Police and the exclusive representative of the Capitol Police under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to collective bargaining). . |
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Mr. Grijalva
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Mr. Blumenauer
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Mr. DeFazio
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Mr. Holt
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Mr. Honda
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Ms. Lee
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Ms.
McCollum
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Mr. McGovern
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Mrs. Napolitano
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Ms. Pingree of Maine
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,
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Mr. Rangel
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,
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Ms. Slaughter
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To prohibit the transfer of defense articles and defense
services to the governments of foreign countries that are engaging in gross
violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other
purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Arms Sale Responsibility Act of
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Sense of Congress
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Transfer of
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It is the
sense of Congress that it should be the policy of the United States to maintain
adherence to a policy of restraint in transferring conventional arms if
evidence exists of substantial risk that such arms will be used to commit or
facilitate serious violations of international human rights law or
international humanitarian law.
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Arms control
agreements
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In furtherance of the policy described in subsection
(a), the President, in negotiating any conventional arms control agreement,
should undertake a concerted effort—
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(1)
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to encourage the
national control list of each party to the agreement to cover all types of
weaponry, munitions, armaments and related material used for potentially lethal
force in military and law enforcement operations, as well as any parts,
components and accessories thereof, and machines, technologies and technical
expertise for making, developing and maintaining those items;
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to conduct an
effective inquiry and meaningful assessment of each application or proposal for
authorization to export or internationally transfer arms on a case-by-case
basis;
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(3)
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to deny an arms transfer authorization if
there is a substantial risk that the arms will be used to commit or facilitate
serious violations of international human rights law or international
humanitarian law and to ensure such denial remains in place until steps are
taken to mitigate the level of risk;
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(4)
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to require import
and transit state authorizations, and certified end use assurances, before
issuing an export license or authorization for any international transfer of
conventional arms and to ensure minimum details in the end use assurance
include the exporter, consignee, purchasers, country of final destination,
description of type and quantity of items, specific purpose they will be used,
an expiration date, and an undertaking that they will not be used for purposes
other than those declared or re-exported without permission;
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(5)
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to require
delivery verification to be officially certified on receipt of the shipment of
conventional arms by the end user, which includes at a minimum, the name and
address of the exporter and the importer, the serial number of the import
certificate, a description of the goods, the quantity and value, the port of
arrival and the name of the ship, aircraft or other carrier; and
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(6)
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to require each
party to the agreement to establish a clear legal framework for lawful
brokering and shipping activities relating to transfers of conventional
arms.
</text>
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3.
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Prohibition on
transfer of defense articles and defense services to certain foreign
governments
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(a)
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Prohibition
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For each fiscal year beginning on or after
the date of enactment of this Act, no defense articles or defense services may
be transferred to the government of a foreign country under the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act unless the President
submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b) with respect to
the transfer of such defense articles or defense services.
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(b)
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Certification
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A
certification referred to in subsection (a) is a certification that—
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(1)
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the government of
the foreign country is not engaging in gross violations of internationally
recognized human rights, including—
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by carrying out—
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excessive force
against or unlawful killings of unarmed protesters;
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(ii)
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extrajudicial or
arbitrary executions;
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(iii)
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disappearances;
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(iv)
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torture or severe
mistreatment;
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</clause>
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(v)
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prolonged
arbitrary imprisonment;
</text>
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<enum>
(vi)
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systematic
official discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender,
national origin, or political affiliation; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H7B7FA3AD74BC4E23AF4FD1324A90201F">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
grave breaches
of international humanitarian law; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H637CE16F1A544BE0B4D2E7410AAF705A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by failing
to—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
vigorously
investigate, discipline, or prosecute those individuals responsible for gross
violations of internationally recognized human rights;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HBD4F4D417CB64565877F10EC2DB11463">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
allow the free
functioning of domestic and international human rights organizations;
</text>
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<clause commented="no" id="H6645000E933D496CA94EA916BE6E7446">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
provide access
on a regular basis to humanitarian organizations in humanitarian emergencies;
or
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H2806833D05F940EBA216C65083920422">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
divert the
transfer of defense articles or defense services to a third country which
facilitates one or more of the actions described in subparagraph (A);
and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H4C28A876155D44A6854DA247A0B2CC3A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the government of
the country is not identified by the Secretary of State in the Department of
State’s most recent Country Reports on Human Rights Practices as having
governmental armed forces or government supported armed groups, including
paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces, that recruit or use child
soldiers.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8CE4B18729974D18AE13333B1208790E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Failure To
Continue To Comply
</header>
<text>
Any certification with respect to a foreign
government for a fiscal year under subsection (b) shall cease to be effective
for that fiscal year if the President certifies to Congress that such
government has not continued to comply with the requirements contained in such
subsection.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8ADA71A9938D412EA38F104609A34AF9">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Notifications to
congress
</header>
<text>
The President shall submit to Congress initial
certifications under subsection (b) as part of the submission of the annual
congressional presentation documents for foreign assistance programs for each
fiscal year beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act and shall,
where appropriate, submit additional or amended certifications at any time
thereafter in that fiscal year.
</text>
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(e)
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Exemptions
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<enum>
(1)
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<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The prohibition contained in subsection (a) shall not
apply with respect to a foreign government for a fiscal year if—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
subject to paragraph (2), the President
submits a request for an exemption to Congress containing a determination that
it is in the national security interest of the United States to provide defense
articles or defense services to such government; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the President determines that an emergency
exists under which it is vital to the interest of the United States to provide
military defense articles or defense services to such government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
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<header>
Disapproval
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A request for an exemption to provide
defense articles or defense services to a foreign government shall not take
effect, or shall cease to be effective, if a law is enacted disapproving such
request.
</text>
</paragraph>
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(f)
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<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section—
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the term
<term>
defense article
</term>
has
the meaning given the term in section 47(3) of the Arms Export Control Act;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA0F1B61806A24A4E89B57F0671205526">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the term
<term>
defense service
</term>
has the meaning given the term in section 47(4) of
the Arms Export Control Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 599 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Holt , Mr. Honda , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Farr , and Mr. Ellison ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To prohibit the transfer of defense articles and defense services to the governments of foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Arms Sale Responsibility Act of 2013 . 2. Sense of Congress provisions (a) Transfer of conventional arms It is the sense of Congress that it should be the policy of the United States to maintain adherence to a policy of restraint in transferring conventional arms if evidence exists of substantial risk that such arms will be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law. (b) Arms control agreements In furtherance of the policy described in subsection (a), the President, in negotiating any conventional arms control agreement, should undertake a concerted effort— (1) to encourage the national control list of each party to the agreement to cover all types of weaponry, munitions, armaments and related material used for potentially lethal force in military and law enforcement operations, as well as any parts, components and accessories thereof, and machines, technologies and technical expertise for making, developing and maintaining those items; (2) to conduct an effective inquiry and meaningful assessment of each application or proposal for authorization to export or internationally transfer arms on a case-by-case basis; (3) to deny an arms transfer authorization if there is a substantial risk that the arms will be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law and to ensure such denial remains in place until steps are taken to mitigate the level of risk; (4) to require import and transit state authorizations, and certified end use assurances, before issuing an export license or authorization for any international transfer of conventional arms and to ensure minimum details in the end use assurance include the exporter, consignee, purchasers, country of final destination, description of type and quantity of items, specific purpose they will be used, an expiration date, and an undertaking that they will not be used for purposes other than those declared or re-exported without permission; (5) to require delivery verification to be officially certified on receipt of the shipment of conventional arms by the end user, which includes at a minimum, the name and address of the exporter and the importer, the serial number of the import certificate, a description of the goods, the quantity and value, the port of arrival and the name of the ship, aircraft or other carrier; and (6) to require each party to the agreement to establish a clear legal framework for lawful brokering and shipping activities relating to transfers of conventional arms. 3. Prohibition on transfer of defense articles and defense services to certain foreign governments (a) Prohibition For each fiscal year beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act, no defense articles or defense services may be transferred to the government of a foreign country under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act unless the President submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b) with respect to the transfer of such defense articles or defense services. (b) Certification A certification referred to in subsection (a) is a certification that— (1) the government of the foreign country is not engaging in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, including— (A) by carrying out— (i) excessive force against or unlawful killings of unarmed protesters; (ii) extrajudicial or arbitrary executions; (iii) disappearances; (iv) torture or severe mistreatment; (v) prolonged arbitrary imprisonment; (vi) systematic official discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, or political affiliation; or (vii) grave breaches of international humanitarian law; and (B) by failing to— (i) vigorously investigate, discipline, or prosecute those individuals responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; (ii) allow the free functioning of domestic and international human rights organizations; (iii) provide access on a regular basis to humanitarian organizations in humanitarian emergencies; or (iv) divert the transfer of defense articles or defense services to a third country which facilitates one or more of the actions described in subparagraph (A); and (2) the government of the country is not identified by the Secretary of State in the Department of State’s most recent Country Reports on Human Rights Practices as having governmental armed forces or government supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces, that recruit or use child soldiers. (c) Failure To Continue To Comply Any certification with respect to a foreign government for a fiscal year under subsection (b) shall cease to be effective for that fiscal year if the President certifies to Congress that such government has not continued to comply with the requirements contained in such subsection. (d) Notifications to congress The President shall submit to Congress initial certifications under subsection (b) as part of the submission of the annual congressional presentation documents for foreign assistance programs for each fiscal year beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act and shall, where appropriate, submit additional or amended certifications at any time thereafter in that fiscal year. (e) Exemptions (1) In general The prohibition contained in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to a foreign government for a fiscal year if— (A) subject to paragraph (2), the President submits a request for an exemption to Congress containing a determination that it is in the national security interest of the United States to provide defense articles or defense services to such government; or (B) the President determines that an emergency exists under which it is vital to the interest of the United States to provide military defense articles or defense services to such government. (2) Disapproval A request for an exemption to provide defense articles or defense services to a foreign government shall not take effect, or shall cease to be effective, if a law is enacted disapproving such request. (f) Definitions In this section— (1) the term defense article has the meaning given the term in section 47(3) of the Arms Export Control Act; and (2) the term defense service has the meaning given the term in section 47(4) of the Arms Export Control Act. |
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113 HR 600 IH: Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-08
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 600
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 8, 2013
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Mr. Higgins
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(for
himself,
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Mr. Levin
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,
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Mr. Conyers
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,
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Ms. Slaughter
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,
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Mr. Dingell
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,
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Ms. Moore
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, and
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Mr. Ryan of Ohio
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) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure
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A BILL
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<official-title>
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
provide assistance for nutrient removal technologies to States in the Great
Lakes System.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Great Lakes Nutrient Removal
Assistance Act
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.
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2.
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<header>
Findings and
purposes
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(a)
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<header>
Findings
</header>
<text>
Congress
finds that—
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(1)
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ineffective
wastewater treatment is one of the most common sources of water
pollution;
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<enum>
(2)
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<text>
nutrient
pollution, particularly phosphorus loading, continues to be one of the most
significant water quality issues facing the Great Lakes System;
</text>
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
limiting phosphorus loads is key to
controlling excessive algal growth, and a coordinated Great Lakes System-wide
strategy to change how nutrients are discharged is urgent; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5E1902A1E3CF45A096AE099472EFCA57">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
nutrient removal
technology is one of the most reliable, cost effective, and direct methods for
reducing the flow of phosphorus and other harmful nutrients from point sources
in the Great Lakes System.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB84351FDFC4C435087F57AAEDA523149">
<enum>
(b)
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<header>
Purposes
</header>
<text>
The
purposes of this Act are—
</text>
<paragraph id="H2B48EED260644D34A328A329CAD92F4F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
to authorize the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial
assistance to Great Lakes States and municipalities for use in upgrading
publically owned wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes System with
nutrient removal technologies; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBCE7E0F3C7B749A79B3267C31B4578F5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
to further the
goal of restoring the water of the Great Lakes System to conditions that are
protective of human health and aquatic life.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H1A5F587495804ABFA5DC6D3B3EF124A5">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Sewage control
technology grant program
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
The
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (
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33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
</external-xref>
) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
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<enum>
VII
</enum>
<header>
MISCELLANEOUS
</header>
<section id="H8681146B6853434D890B765A822B538E">
<enum>
701.
</enum>
<header>
Sewage control
technology grant program
</header>
<subsection id="HDEE8CE9B4AF84211AC623355EBEDE327">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Grant
program
</header>
<paragraph id="H85E76816DEEE4CA4A54040012590F64D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text>
Not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the
Administrator shall establish a program within the Environmental Protection
Agency to provide grants to Great Lakes States, and municipalities thereof, to
upgrade eligible facilities with nutrient removal technologies.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC44B17A79AF24618B44B50F3D951844B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Priority
</header>
<text>
In
providing a grant under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
consult with the Program Office; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1BC73E532A1F417F927594A98A931721">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
give priority to
eligible facilities at which nutrient removal technology upgrades would—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
produce the
greatest nutrient load reductions at points of discharge;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCF3C05D122EA4BC5A5307ABE79F5052C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
result in the greatest environmental
benefits to the Great Lakes System; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H5AA452721E454D9EA232FADF46FD193F">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
help meet the objectives related to
nutrients outlined in Annex 4 of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality
Agreement.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Application
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
On receipt of an
application from a State or municipality for a grant under this section, if the
Administrator approves the request, the Administrator shall transfer to the
State or municipality the amount of assistance determined necessary by the
Administrator, in consultation with the Program Office, to carry out the
facility upgrades that are the subject of the application.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB8A4AA840B6B4AE7A53521C339E111AB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Form
</header>
<text>
An
application submitted by a State or municipality under subparagraph (A) shall
be in such form and shall include such information as the Administrator may
prescribe.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE5AB53950FDC4D4783F9ADD3AF5094DA">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Use of
funds
</header>
<text>
A State or municipality that receives a grant under this
section shall use the grant to upgrade eligible facilities with nutrient
removal technologies that are designed to reduce total nutrients in discharged
wastewater.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H60D40B042E3A47F1A6C5794B35C8DBCB">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Cost
sharing
</header>
<subparagraph id="H2C135C5301F04DC19D91632C5205F9BE">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Federal
share
</header>
<text>
The Federal share of the cost of upgrading any eligible
facility as described in paragraph (1) using funds provided under this section
shall not exceed 55 percent.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1E3B97A5994C4CD08B87DE0E87B331F0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Non-Federal
share
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The non-Federal share
of the costs of upgrading any eligible facility as described in paragraph (1)
using funds provided under this section may be provided in the form of funds
made available to a State or municipality under—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any provision of this Act other than this
section (including funds made available from a State water pollution control
revolving fund established under title VI); or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA601B57DDD99472B899ACA10C9C4B6A1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
any other Federal
or State law.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2BC37415CD7B4EF895C63A8E05D5DDE9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="HAA72F31D40594BF682E9397D57D6A5AA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
2012 Great Lakes
Water Quality Agreement
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The
term
<term>
2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
</term>
means the Great
Lakes Water Quality Protocol of 2012, signed at Washington on September 7, 2012
(further amending the Agreement between the United States of America and Canada
on Great Lakes Water Quality, 1978, signed at Ottawa on November 22, 1978).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H61C9E0277F6045B18FF5559C36A4F051">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Eligible
facility
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
eligible facility
</term>
means a
municipal wastewater treatment plant that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H0FE374EB2FB3489D8A3E3284C28D26D6">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
as of the date of
enactment of this section, has a permitted design capacity to treat an annual
average of at least 500,000 gallons of wastewater per day; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5111007510CD4A18AD0D8769D7C19483">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
is located within
the Great Lakes System in any of the Great Lakes States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA0512790C4F4974A1759E79C1573751">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Great Lakes
States; Great Lakes System
</header>
<text>
The terms
<term>
Great Lakes
States
</term>
and
<term>
Great Lakes System
</term>
have the meanings given those
terms in section 118.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H55244575ED8E452D9EB265D7CD4E6640">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Program
Office
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
Program
Office
</term>
means the Great Lakes National Program Office established by
section 118(b).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H239519FB1F6C4B42BF09BA33794EEDB6">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
appropriations
</header>
<paragraph id="HC2B001BE4F234BD5AC07F7ADD4BF15DF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017. Such sums
shall remain available until expended.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8EE51794596F486CBBE7A9DF18C63925">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Administrative
costs
</header>
<text>
The Administrator may use not to exceed 4 percent of any
amount made available under paragraph (1) to pay administrative costs incurred
in carrying out this
section.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 600 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Higgins (for himself, Mr. Levin , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Dingell , Ms. Moore , and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for nutrient removal technologies to States in the Great Lakes System.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act . 2. Findings and purposes (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) ineffective wastewater treatment is one of the most common sources of water pollution; (2) nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus loading, continues to be one of the most significant water quality issues facing the Great Lakes System; (3) limiting phosphorus loads is key to controlling excessive algal growth, and a coordinated Great Lakes System-wide strategy to change how nutrients are discharged is urgent; and (4) nutrient removal technology is one of the most reliable, cost effective, and direct methods for reducing the flow of phosphorus and other harmful nutrients from point sources in the Great Lakes System. (b) Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial assistance to Great Lakes States and municipalities for use in upgrading publically owned wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes System with nutrient removal technologies; and (2) to further the goal of restoring the water of the Great Lakes System to conditions that are protective of human health and aquatic life. 3. Sewage control technology grant program The Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: VII MISCELLANEOUS 701. Sewage control technology grant program (a) Grant program (1) Establishment Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall establish a program within the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to Great Lakes States, and municipalities thereof, to upgrade eligible facilities with nutrient removal technologies. (2) Priority In providing a grant under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall— (A) consult with the Program Office; and (B) give priority to eligible facilities at which nutrient removal technology upgrades would— (i) produce the greatest nutrient load reductions at points of discharge; (ii) result in the greatest environmental benefits to the Great Lakes System; and (iii) help meet the objectives related to nutrients outlined in Annex 4 of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. (3) Application (A) In general On receipt of an application from a State or municipality for a grant under this section, if the Administrator approves the request, the Administrator shall transfer to the State or municipality the amount of assistance determined necessary by the Administrator, in consultation with the Program Office, to carry out the facility upgrades that are the subject of the application. (B) Form An application submitted by a State or municipality under subparagraph (A) shall be in such form and shall include such information as the Administrator may prescribe. (4) Use of funds A State or municipality that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to upgrade eligible facilities with nutrient removal technologies that are designed to reduce total nutrients in discharged wastewater. (5) Cost sharing (A) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of upgrading any eligible facility as described in paragraph (1) using funds provided under this section shall not exceed 55 percent. (B) Non-Federal share The non-Federal share of the costs of upgrading any eligible facility as described in paragraph (1) using funds provided under this section may be provided in the form of funds made available to a State or municipality under— (i) any provision of this Act other than this section (including funds made available from a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI); or (ii) any other Federal or State law. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement The term 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement means the Great Lakes Water Quality Protocol of 2012, signed at Washington on September 7, 2012 (further amending the Agreement between the United States of America and Canada on Great Lakes Water Quality, 1978, signed at Ottawa on November 22, 1978). (2) Eligible facility The term eligible facility means a municipal wastewater treatment plant that— (A) as of the date of enactment of this section, has a permitted design capacity to treat an annual average of at least 500,000 gallons of wastewater per day; and (B) is located within the Great Lakes System in any of the Great Lakes States. (3) Great Lakes States; Great Lakes System The terms Great Lakes States and Great Lakes System have the meanings given those terms in section 118. (4) Program Office The term Program Office means the Great Lakes National Program Office established by section 118(b). (c) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs The Administrator may use not to exceed 4 percent of any amount made available under paragraph (1) to pay administrative costs incurred in carrying out this section. . |
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113 HR 601 IH: Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-08
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 601
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 8, 2013
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Mr. Markey
</sponsor>
(for
himself and
<cosponsor name-id="B000574">
Mr. Blumenauer
</cosponsor>
) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Natural
Resources
</committee-name>
, and in addition to the Committee on
<committee-name committee-id="HWM00">
Ways and Means
</committee-name>
, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an
annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore
lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under
which production is not occurring, and for other purposes.
</official-title>
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1.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies
Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
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2.
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<header>
Table of
contents
</header>
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The table of contents
for this Act is as follows:
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Sec. 1. Short title.
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<toc-entry idref="HA32078CF98244888A3B0AA87F71CE3AC" level="section">
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HF403100B2FC5436495FDC6F2784A5139" level="title">
Title I—USE IT Act
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HE2EA604F40F146098145ACAA44C2102D" level="section">
Sec. 101. Short title.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H1C9C52AC5EE841CCBDC4C1EDA1B21E1E" level="section">
Sec. 102. Production incentive fee.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HEE9B83092EB248659B502D9C072FD3BC" level="title">
Title II—Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil Royalties
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9C3535DBBBCB4AF7B650D6260D3B5031" level="section">
Sec. 201. Short title.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9A598A9F425E4586A1284366899A6749" level="section">
Sec. 202. Eligibility for new leases and the transfer of
leases.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H7915086CCDB9472A9B30F5F6F8DA6AB2" level="section">
Sec. 203. Price thresholds for royalty suspension
provisions.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H36901838A66C4920B6EAB3CE7A3C0171" level="section">
Sec. 204. Repeal of royalty relief provisions.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HA6A5BE8A0EE141ABA97AE3D25B8B6326" level="title">
Title III—OCS Facility Inspections
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HED81520AB72648EEB6C1E28BD2F7991E" level="section">
Sec. 301. Short title.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HC9F62FA70B244238A3E67DC80D705565" level="section">
Sec. 302. OCS facility inspection fees.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H581CE9E4BBA34FD0B69F0E6114C5A7CD" level="title">
Title IV—Repeal of Fossil Fuel Subsidies For Large Oil
Companies
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H1BB6E2FA05D049E6933ED092CA172B21" level="section">
Sec. 401. Short title.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HA2F87898924F4FB1BAB67765008897E6" level="section">
Sec. 402. Amortization of geological and geophysical
expenditures.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HA7A84B05D2224E91B6D6EFB79B04FE87" level="section">
Sec. 403. Producing oil and gas from marginal
wells.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HAB1B68322ED3452E990E1EA3BF59D576" level="section">
Sec. 404. Enhanced oil recovery credit.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H77A803C003754680A5A399A65FD0D01A" level="section">
Sec. 405. Intangible drilling and development costs in the case
of oil and gas wells.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H2F15B4C042AC488CB96D01D335406FC9" level="section">
Sec. 406. Percentage depletion.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H057E8C2634DE4C6CBE6A6AB7713B317A" level="section">
Sec. 407. Tertiary injectants.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H6E3DDE400B6E4FD2ACE2B5F69E7C78DA" level="section">
Sec. 408. Passive activity losses and credits
limited.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HCC2BCB5AE25C4121B7A1B18BE69AC01E" level="section">
Sec. 409. Income attributable to domestic production
activities.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HA0F0091599BA4D79ABB9F0C6FCDEF725" level="section">
Sec. 410. Prohibition on using last-in, first-out accounting
for major integrated oil companies.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HCE9A9E4998D74EDA878598E7AE16D891" level="section">
Sec. 411. Modifications of foreign tax credit rules applicable
to dual capacity taxpayers.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
</section>
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<enum>
I
</enum>
<header>
USE
IT Act
</header>
<section id="HE2EA604F40F146098145ACAA44C2102D" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
101.
</enum>
<header>
Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This title may be cited
as the
<quote>
<short-title>
United States Exploration on
Idle Tracts Act
</short-title>
</quote>
or the
<quote>
<short-title>
USE IT Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H1C9C52AC5EE841CCBDC4C1EDA1B21E1E">
<enum>
102.
</enum>
<header>
Production
incentive fee
</header>
<subsection id="HC491486095C14B8F8C3684996BEFAC80">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of the Interior shall, within 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, issue regulations to establish an annual production incentive fee
with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease
for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring.
Such fee shall apply with respect to lands that are subject to such a lease
that is in effect on the date final regulations are promulgated under this
subsection or that is issued thereafter.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2B70DBF6D99D47D6822619E39BE2A766">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Amount
</header>
<text>
The
amount of the fee shall be, for each acre of land from which oil or natural gas
is produced for less than 90 days in a calendar year—
</text>
<paragraph id="HC40C4C2774CE4B6098B4861B4F0102AB">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in the case of
onshore land—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5179942A297C498BB329581E04819986">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for each of the
first 3 years of the lease, $4 per acre in 2011 dollars;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF31B1E8562E64D13B12B55906FD880A3">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the fourth
year of the lease, $6 per acre in 2011 dollars; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB5A6F5B4248C4B75B1AA42CC59AEB26B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
for the fifth year
of the lease and each year thereafter for which the lease is otherwise in
effect, $8 per acre in 2011 dollars; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in the case of
offshore land—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HEBC3D554D9A444D4BD1359BCA8B4F812">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for each of the
third, fourth, and fifth years of the lease, $4 per acre in 2011
dollars;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H41D8853D9B5B4B8892E4A2F01604C4BC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the sixth year
of the lease, $6 per acre in 2011 dollars; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1468F85A1451418C87306DDAB4CFB64B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
for the seventh
year of the lease and each year thereafter for which the lease is otherwise in
effect, $8 per acre in 2011 dollars.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7889DD0A89A44789A3840FBE04ABFFE1">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Assessment and
collection
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall assess and collect the fee
established under this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H50F416D14CC447F5AB15A23A8942B27A">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Deposit
</header>
<text>
Amounts
received by the United States as the fee under this section shall be deposited
in the general fund of the Treasury.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8784917947764F18B72C0E44E4BA7FF1">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of the Interior may issue regulations to prevent evasion of the fee
under this section.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HEE9B83092EB248659B502D9C072FD3BC">
<enum>
II
</enum>
<header>
Deficit Reduction
Through Fair Oil Royalties
</header>
<section id="H9C3535DBBBCB4AF7B650D6260D3B5031" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
201.
</enum>
<header>
Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This title may be cited
as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Deficit Reduction Through Fair
Oil Royalties Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H9A598A9F425E4586A1284366899A6749">
<enum>
202.
</enum>
<header>
Eligibility for
new leases and the transfer of leases
</header>
<subsection id="HA87D4052E320451E8D4CCAED554482C2">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Issuance of New
Leases
</header>
<paragraph id="H2A20381115274DE89773C17DBBB67F5D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary shall
not issue any new lease that authorizes the production of oil or natural gas
under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1331">
43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.
</external-xref>
) to a person
described in paragraph (2) unless the person has renegotiated each covered
lease with respect to which the person is a lessee, to modify the payment
responsibilities of the person to require the payment of royalties if the price
of oil and natural gas is greater than or equal to the price thresholds
described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1337">
43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H36E97BA6FB9149D085DD570E54215B5C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Persons
described
</header>
<text>
A person referred to in paragraph (1) is a person
that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2D43327EB78E4A7FB43B1AF1FC218EBD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
is a lessee
that—
</text>
<clause id="HB28ADA55DCDE4C668E8BA79AB0ED0577">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
holds a covered
lease on the date on which the Secretary considers the issuance of the new
lease; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HBA09BC9A639342E1AB4566CA2A414C43">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
was
issued a covered lease before the date of enactment of this Act, but
transferred the covered lease to another person or entity (including a
subsidiary or affiliate of the lessee) after the date of enactment of this Act;
or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H13662D186FD14627871EE737ADC050E0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
any other person
that has any direct or indirect interest in, or that derives any benefit from,
a covered lease.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE679C8B21ACB433186FF55A057E930FF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Multiple
lessees
</header>
<subparagraph id="H5410040DE0CE4E07B742D1E1D5BD17D5">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
For purposes of paragraph (1), if there are multiple
lessees that own a share of a covered lease, the Secretary may implement
separate agreements with any lessee with a share of the covered lease that
modifies the payment responsibilities with respect to the share of the lessee
to include price thresholds that are equal to or less than the price thresholds
described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1337">
43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H011F85275B9342AB9661221A0F6B2CC1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of
share as covered lease
</header>
<text>
Beginning on the effective date of an
agreement under subparagraph (A), any share subject to the agreement shall not
constitute a covered lease with respect to any lessees that entered into the
agreement.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF9D0889D2DD14128B50C46A7F020D458">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Transfers
</header>
<text>
A
lessee or any other person who has any direct or indirect interest in, or who
derives a benefit from, a lease shall not be eligible to obtain by sale or
other transfer (including through a swap, spinoff, servicing, or other
agreement) any covered lease, the economic benefit of any covered lease, or any
other lease for the production of oil or natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico
under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1331">
43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.
</external-xref>
), unless the
lessee or other person has—
</text>
<paragraph id="H4835EBEAA664420A8365A12AA5694C48">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
renegotiated each
covered lease with respect to which the lessee or person is a lessee, to modify
the payment responsibilities of the lessee or person to include price
thresholds that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in
clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)); or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9047A62E1C7A49D2916C2549078C3F63">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
entered into an agreement with the
Secretary to modify the terms of all covered leases of the lessee or other
person to include limitations on royalty relief based on market prices that are
equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through
(vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD866283537D946738B82B74F9C41348E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Use of amounts
for deficit reduction
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
any amounts received by the United States as rentals or royalties under covered
leases shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for Federal budget deficit
reduction or, if there is no Federal budget deficit, for reducing the Federal
debt in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers
appropriate.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H67AEE34AC52840BCABAEC6F5A89A64AE">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In this section—
</text>
<paragraph id="HC1D62EECD2E04AE39442A4B4E4E79815">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Covered
lease
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
covered lease
</term>
means a lease for oil
or gas production in the Gulf of Mexico that is—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HFDDBA0A70E6B446CA2CCCF01D5986AB0">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in existence on
the date of enactment of this Act;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1040D0527BB746C08C6AF2C8A143D00E">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
issued by the
Department of the Interior under section 304 of the Outer Continental Shelf
Deep Water Royalty Relief Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1337">
43 U.S.C. 1337
</external-xref>
note;
Public Law
104–58); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBD0232F3C2054138B888F267B0CC1FEB">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
not subject to
limitations on royalty relief based on market price that are equal to or less
than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section
8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H507D1CD0E22F4FACACD0FC337CC2511A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Lessee
</header>
<text>
The
term
<term>
lessee
</term>
includes any person or other entity that controls, is
controlled by, or is in or under common control with, a lessee.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9BE19C235A3248E5A31DC2A338DE5063">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Secretary
</header>
<text>
The
term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the Secretary of the Interior.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H7915086CCDB9472A9B30F5F6F8DA6AB2">
<enum>
203.
</enum>
<header>
Price
thresholds for royalty suspension provisions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
The Secretary of the Interior shall agree to
a request by any lessee to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western
Gulf of Mexico tract in the period of January 1, 1996, through November 28,
2000, to incorporate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspension
provisions, that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in
clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(C)). Any amended lease shall impose the new or
revised price thresholds effective October 1, 2013. Existing lease provisions
shall prevail through September 30, 2013.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H36901838A66C4920B6EAB3CE7A3C0171">
<enum>
204.
</enum>
<header>
Repeal of
royalty relief provisions
</header>
<subsection id="H68EDC5C591994F5B8DFB9A1E8F258328">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Repeal of
provisions of Energy Policy Act of 2005
</header>
<text>
The following provisions
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/109/58">
Public Law 109–58
</external-xref>
) are
repealed:
</text>
<paragraph id="HC8403818306E4439B54BC0F4FC30656B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Section 344 (42
U.S.C. 15904; relating to incentives for natural gas production from deep wells
in shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6666FD29E6DC4F73B4BE8E219220F52F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Section 345 (42
U.S.C. 15905; relating to royalty relief for deep water production in the Gulf
of Mexico).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HC5B60D39502D4C1791D07C283B61178B">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Repeal of
provisions relating to Planning Areas offshore Alaska
</header>
<text>
Section
8(a)(3)(B) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1337(a)(3)(B)) is amended by striking
<quote>
and in the
Planning Areas offshore Alaska
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HA6A5BE8A0EE141ABA97AE3D25B8B6326">
<enum>
III
</enum>
<header>
OCS
Facility Inspections
</header>
<section id="HED81520AB72648EEB6C1E28BD2F7991E" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
301.
</enum>
<header>
Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This title may be cited
as the
<quote>
<short-title>
No Free Inspections for Oil
Companies Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HC9F62FA70B244238A3E67DC80D705565">
<enum>
302.
</enum>
<header>
OCS facility
inspection fees
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Section 22 of
the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/43/1348">
43 U.S.C. 1348
</external-xref>
) is amended by
adding at the end of the section the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HECB3D1F2190E4356940693A4F04357D9" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H891F3F4DF57C4798B12DECB46E63241D">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Inspection
Fees
</header>
<paragraph id="H29181BF216764749BCC43534D8CC6159">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of the Interior shall establish, by rule, and collect from the
operators of facilities subject to inspection under subsection (c)
nonrefundable fees for such inspections—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6690D0BD6E3F40CDAA03FAC958E29A35">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
at an aggregate
level equal to the amount necessary to offset the annual expenses of
inspections of outer Continental Shelf facilities (including mobile offshore
drilling units) by the Department of the Interior; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDEC620F8362C43E1B49F24C7D5AB62FF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
using a schedule
that reflects the differences in complexity among the classes of facilities to
be inspected.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H768B5E74D94C4C1092256F8FB9BA6BAB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Ocean energy
enforcement fund
</header>
<text>
There is established in the Treasury a fund, to
be known as the
<quote>
Ocean Energy Enforcement Fund
</quote>
(referred to in
this subsection as the
<quote>
Fund
</quote>
), into which shall be deposited
amounts collected as fees under paragraph (1) and which shall be available as
provided under paragraph (3).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF42A4846D87F4F8D97E970E433E623C0">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Availability of
fees
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding
section
3302 of title 31, United States Code, all amounts collected by
the Secretary under this section—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC42DB109B234453995FB62B09FBCBBC6">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
shall be credited
as offsetting collections;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4713BC9B8BEB43B0B2C8263D1490A232">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
shall be available
for expenditure only for purposes of carrying out inspections of outer
Continental Shelf facilities (including mobile offshore drilling units) and the
administration of the inspection program under this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4460EB2F606848239A16F96BD634D336">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
shall be available
only to the extent provided for in advance in an appropriations Act; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBEFA37B8AD8841DBB77B2745F72EA7DD">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
shall remain
available until expended.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6D547876588E47AA9709C64C9624EB4D">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Annual
reports
</header>
<subparagraph id="H641E9E4A920D4EEDB9BFE86ABCC07393">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year
beginning with fiscal year 2013, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Fund
during the fiscal year.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5958C64330E54EE6BD2D80827FB432DD">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Contents
</header>
<text>
Each
report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the
following:
</text>
<clause id="H99DCC4A82DA34B47BB5DB3E20F41E0BF">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
A
statement of the amounts deposited into the Fund.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDB24CB57E184402AB41215594F6728D4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
A
description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year,
including the purpose of the expenditures.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA180EB4BA4144692A6FE25C9388CDB11">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
Recommendations
for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the Fund.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDDA3C3D5B7D841378860554540D57B6A">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
A
statement of the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal
year.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H581CE9E4BBA34FD0B69F0E6114C5A7CD">
<enum>
IV
</enum>
<header>
Repeal of Fossil
Fuel Subsidies For Large Oil Companies
</header>
<section id="H1BB6E2FA05D049E6933ED092CA172B21" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
401.
</enum>
<header>
Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as
the
<quote>
<short-title>
End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of
2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HA2F87898924F4FB1BAB67765008897E6" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
402.
</enum>
<header>
Amortization of
geological and geophysical expenditures
</header>
<subsection id="H686F72C9D13F4EFA8417B5EFA0505727">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subparagraph (A) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/167">
section 167(h)(5)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
<quote>
major integrated oil company
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
covered large
oil company
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA6A42A6584FE4B5C8BBB6F7960E1E577">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Covered large
oil company
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Act is
amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting
after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9A2D813A178746308C1D1686CE6A10C8" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H49783C91BD7D423890C50037E821630F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Covered large
oil company
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
this paragraph, the term
<term>
covered large oil company
</term>
means a
taxpayer which—
</text>
<clause id="H799E9E3BC9D345E6946A93B1AF711157">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
is
a major integrated oil company, or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA6B66CA86F8F4EEFA9882D7DE8C50023">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
has gross
receipts in excess of $50,000,000 for the taxable year.
</text>
</clause>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">
For
purposes of clause (ii), all persons treated as a single employer under
subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</continuation-text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB8FDDE4B580D410085332F1934419847">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
The heading for paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such
Code is amended by inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">
and other large taxpayers
</header-in-text>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H542A123BEEFA40898C038A6CDE7EEE77">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts
paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HA7A84B05D2224E91B6D6EFB79B04FE87">
<enum>
403.
</enum>
<header>
Producing oil
and gas from marginal wells
</header>
<subsection id="HC963ADF2E0B448178D7FB32EE342726D">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 45I of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8EC824B2CD784C90BF8427C775D81D40" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HD2D2E8D6AFCF4A0095DA77D7ABD8B99C">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000
</header>
<paragraph id="H100348835D2D44D8B76C929BB59521A5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer whose aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year
are in excess of $50,000,000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H95D7C1A65310438AAAA027EF5869C8BC">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H3F61D74BDDCC47D4A89340CD9492AC58">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to credits determined for taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HAB1B68322ED3452E990E1EA3BF59D576">
<enum>
404.
</enum>
<header>
Enhanced oil
recovery credit
</header>
<subsection id="H6B3F716BEFCE43B5BAC808833DD7EB86">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 43 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H68BA24A4EA7D42CF9DF51DB0376B9D3B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H30AFA436C75B4E4DA6FB82589E43402A">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000
</header>
<paragraph id="H40A79AF5EF2D417DB93C1BBBB7C42434">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer whose aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year
are in excess of $50,000,000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD8AF1D2D90D54D248E4C155599A803A2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB9373D8E09084739AED55DF792374626">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H77A803C003754680A5A399A65FD0D01A">
<enum>
405.
</enum>
<header>
Intangible
drilling and development costs in the case of oil and gas wells
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7CDAF92BEBBB4BA3895F4A19BFBAE207">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (c) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/263">
section 263
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
end the following new sentence:
<quote>
This subsection shall not apply to
amounts paid or incurred by a taxpayer in any taxable year in which such
taxpayer has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year in excess of
$50,000,000, determined by deeming all persons treated as a single employer
under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 as 1 person.
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD04D0BEF0113486286BA8B18C02D3373">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H2F15B4C042AC488CB96D01D335406FC9">
<enum>
406.
</enum>
<header>
Percentage
depletion
</header>
<subsection id="H27F27F90387C452692A50D5AE12CC4C7">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 613A of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDE61009B6CE54F5D95756D00138556ED" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H49503D02D1BC4C0C81174FFA2EC2B90B">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000
</header>
<paragraph id="HF8D23AA36C6445B8958C4F8607B89448">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This section and
section 611 shall not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts
for the taxable year in excess of $50,000,000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H749BDB02B5534CDCA5A854DA7B7B21B6">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2F6EF6CD3E72472F8548FAC5D7C3A711">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
Section 613A(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking
<quote>
subsection (d)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
subsections (d) and
(f)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H20E83BBCA0C649AA8E0BF90DB5B185BF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H057E8C2634DE4C6CBE6A6AB7713B317A">
<enum>
407.
</enum>
<header>
Tertiary
injectants
</header>
<subsection id="HA6CB4BD4936C432DAF9F406D3525CBEC">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 193 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H55F7EE7703344CC59B1C84368FCF3011" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H544F272B31B54C7794F8D5CB0F830D1C">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000
</header>
<paragraph id="H06AD6D21971C48D39B30D44CAEE8E621">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable
year in excess of $50,000,000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF3C6323C4CDC4F0C88E3562E35F13587">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H75F5F62D0DA546D2982EE7958024807B">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H6E3DDE400B6E4FD2ACE2B5F69E7C78DA">
<enum>
408.
</enum>
<header>
Passive
activity losses and credits limited
</header>
<subsection id="HF7290107D0BA432282AFF2B04D246206">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Rules relating
to working interests in oil and gas property
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Paragraph (3) of section 469(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the
following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H24CD791B76CF4D5085DA9EFE6BDE542C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H2095885C2ECB4B47A81DF16F1ECBC2C4">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000
</header>
<clause id="H5AA9F002A2074849B07442220092F222">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subparagraph (A)
shall not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts for the
taxable year in excess of $50,000,000.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H326297A82EF54782B5177A13E3D4F28F">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of clause
(i), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of
section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HEE4F2AFC2ABE4CCA8FB273DA9A6200BA">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HCC2BCB5AE25C4121B7A1B18BE69AC01E">
<enum>
409.
</enum>
<header>
Income
attributable to domestic production activities
</header>
<subsection id="H8BE7064116444BE694891845023D21E0">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Denial of
deduction
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (4) of section 199(c) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
</text>
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<subparagraph id="H128D6F8784DC4D74A749C76075C2E939">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Special rule for
certain oil and gas income
</header>
<text>
In the case of any taxpayer who is a
major integrated oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) for the taxable
year, the term
<quote>
domestic production gross receipts
</quote>
shall not
include gross receipts from the production, transportation, or distribution of
oil, natural gas, or any primary product (within the meaning of subsection
(d)(9))
thereof.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4FE465B90BAB47F9BF6518CC063107B9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2012.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA0F0091599BA4D79ABB9F0C6FCDEF725" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
410.
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition on using
last-in, first-out accounting for major integrated oil companies
</header>
<subsection id="H6F43CB4825A94AC890E4DFB256CB8C6B">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 472 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAA097E362D294C49B5CD89D743553584" style="OLC">
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<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Major integrated
oil companies
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding
any other provision of this section, a major integrated oil company (as defined
in section 167(h)) may not use the method provided in subsection (b) in
inventorying of any
goods.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H93A3E9A95BA140D283BCE7D232D9F329">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
and special rule
</header>
<paragraph id="H7F1659CDAEA14439B24A710012C8F282">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4BBA38F5F5E5483B8032A9E484296C31">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Change in method
of accounting
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case of
any taxpayer required by the amendment made by this section to change its
method of accounting for its first taxable year beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F84A9F993814940AF5253B3D0D78AFC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
such change shall
be treated as initiated by the taxpayer,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1FEEE0485B9F4A628E5EE273C87376A9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
such change shall
be treated as made with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury,
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0A8BA681F0564A9BB387CD45BEB06BD6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the net amount of
the adjustments required to be taken into account by the taxpayer under section
481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be taken into account ratably
over a period (not greater than 8 taxable years) beginning with such first
taxable year.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HCE9A9E4998D74EDA878598E7AE16D891">
<enum>
411.
</enum>
<header>
Modifications
of foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers
</header>
<subsection id="H1C85D3E95DC94F97B9EDFD06680031D3">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/901">
Section 901
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting
after subsection (m) the following new subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HB0394FC815924EA081EB20F40E707123" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H5EF21A9FBCE1412E866912BB20B0E25A">
<enum>
(n)
</enum>
<header>
Special rules
relating to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity
taxpayers
</header>
<paragraph id="H1C4F86E1FC5940F4AC52145A297AC612">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
General
rule
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any
amount paid or accrued by a dual capacity taxpayer which is a major integrated
oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) to a foreign country or possession
of the United States for any period shall not be considered a tax—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H06798DEEB2434C9EB417D511A1CE5CFA">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
if, for such
period, the foreign country or possession does not impose a generally
applicable income tax, or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC15454605CB34A45BFA010833D54AD47">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
to the extent such
amount exceeds the amount (determined in accordance with regulations)
which—
</text>
<clause id="H6496544D6FCD47E0A31FDC0AD1B7AD34">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
is
paid by such dual capacity taxpayer pursuant to the generally applicable income
tax imposed by the country or possession, or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA1987C57E1584DF09D7EF036F5975217">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
would be paid if
the generally applicable income tax imposed by the country or possession were
applicable to such dual capacity taxpayer.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
Nothing
in this paragraph shall be construed to imply the proper treatment of any such
amount not in excess of the amount determined under subparagraph (B).
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H12C9C594E250469CB7FB20E97CBEB1CA">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Dual capacity
taxpayer
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection, the term
<quote>
dual
capacity taxpayer
</quote>
means, with respect to any foreign country or
possession of the United States, a person who—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H3C52D6172CFA46328D2C7A431A011A55">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
is subject to a
levy of such country or possession, and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H84963CFAC5724050888C63D2EBC13238">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
receives (or will
receive) directly or indirectly a specific economic benefit (as determined in
accordance with regulations) from such country or possession.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBDE82EBEBBF34E47822C0B67EE0DD321">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Generally
applicable income tax
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H4BCF65AD837244F2B765EF9F8ACBE947">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
generally applicable income tax
</quote>
means an income tax (or a series of income taxes) which is generally imposed
under the laws of a foreign country or possession on income derived from the
conduct of a trade or business within such country or possession.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4ED54B118B0E4288B9434EB62E7607E9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exceptions
</header>
<text>
Such
term shall not include a tax unless it has substantial application, by its
terms and in practice, to—
</text>
<clause id="HCFAD08B1E9924D4492309345907B627F">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
persons who are
not dual capacity taxpayers, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7BD0FFD58D064043AC09BC42577BBE01">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
persons who are
citizens or residents of the foreign country or
possession.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE6B9D990E0FE44F19DE884664F80B437">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<paragraph id="HAF6941826B75464399592223225A56C7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxes
paid or accrued in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H27D3E751CFCB414690833F027E62BCFD">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Contrary treaty
obligations upheld
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall not
apply to the extent contrary to any treaty obligation of the United
States.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
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</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 601 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Blumenauer ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act . 2. Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Title I—USE IT Act Sec. 101. Short title. Sec. 102. Production incentive fee. Title II—Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil Royalties Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Eligibility for new leases and the transfer of leases. Sec. 203. Price thresholds for royalty suspension provisions. Sec. 204. Repeal of royalty relief provisions. Title III—OCS Facility Inspections Sec. 301. Short title. Sec. 302. OCS facility inspection fees. Title IV—Repeal of Fossil Fuel Subsidies For Large Oil Companies Sec. 401. Short title. Sec. 402. Amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures. Sec. 403. Producing oil and gas from marginal wells. Sec. 404. Enhanced oil recovery credit. Sec. 405. Intangible drilling and development costs in the case of oil and gas wells. Sec. 406. Percentage depletion. Sec. 407. Tertiary injectants. Sec. 408. Passive activity losses and credits limited. Sec. 409. Income attributable to domestic production activities. Sec. 410. Prohibition on using last-in, first-out accounting for major integrated oil companies. Sec. 411. Modifications of foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers. I USE IT Act 101. Short title This title may be cited as the United States Exploration on Idle Tracts Act or the USE IT Act . 102. Production incentive fee (a) Establishment The Secretary of the Interior shall, within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue regulations to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore lands that are subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring. Such fee shall apply with respect to lands that are subject to such a lease that is in effect on the date final regulations are promulgated under this subsection or that is issued thereafter. (b) Amount The amount of the fee shall be, for each acre of land from which oil or natural gas is produced for less than 90 days in a calendar year— (1) in the case of onshore land— (A) for each of the first 3 years of the lease, $4 per acre in 2011 dollars; (B) for the fourth year of the lease, $6 per acre in 2011 dollars; and (C) for the fifth year of the lease and each year thereafter for which the lease is otherwise in effect, $8 per acre in 2011 dollars; and (2) in the case of offshore land— (A) for each of the third, fourth, and fifth years of the lease, $4 per acre in 2011 dollars; (B) for the sixth year of the lease, $6 per acre in 2011 dollars; and (C) for the seventh year of the lease and each year thereafter for which the lease is otherwise in effect, $8 per acre in 2011 dollars. (c) Assessment and collection The Secretary shall assess and collect the fee established under this section. (d) Deposit Amounts received by the United States as the fee under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (e) Regulations The Secretary of the Interior may issue regulations to prevent evasion of the fee under this section. II Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil Royalties 201. Short title This title may be cited as the Deficit Reduction Through Fair Oil Royalties Act . 202. Eligibility for new leases and the transfer of leases (a) Issuance of New Leases (1) In general The Secretary shall not issue any new lease that authorizes the production of oil or natural gas under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ) to a person described in paragraph (2) unless the person has renegotiated each covered lease with respect to which the person is a lessee, to modify the payment responsibilities of the person to require the payment of royalties if the price of oil and natural gas is greater than or equal to the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C) ). (2) Persons described A person referred to in paragraph (1) is a person that— (A) is a lessee that— (i) holds a covered lease on the date on which the Secretary considers the issuance of the new lease; or (ii) was issued a covered lease before the date of enactment of this Act, but transferred the covered lease to another person or entity (including a subsidiary or affiliate of the lessee) after the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) any other person that has any direct or indirect interest in, or that derives any benefit from, a covered lease. (3) Multiple lessees (A) In general For purposes of paragraph (1), if there are multiple lessees that own a share of a covered lease, the Secretary may implement separate agreements with any lessee with a share of the covered lease that modifies the payment responsibilities with respect to the share of the lessee to include price thresholds that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C) ). (B) Treatment of share as covered lease Beginning on the effective date of an agreement under subparagraph (A), any share subject to the agreement shall not constitute a covered lease with respect to any lessees that entered into the agreement. (b) Transfers A lessee or any other person who has any direct or indirect interest in, or who derives a benefit from, a lease shall not be eligible to obtain by sale or other transfer (including through a swap, spinoff, servicing, or other agreement) any covered lease, the economic benefit of any covered lease, or any other lease for the production of oil or natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ), unless the lessee or other person has— (1) renegotiated each covered lease with respect to which the lessee or person is a lessee, to modify the payment responsibilities of the lessee or person to include price thresholds that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)); or (2) entered into an agreement with the Secretary to modify the terms of all covered leases of the lessee or other person to include limitations on royalty relief based on market prices that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). (c) Use of amounts for deficit reduction Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts received by the United States as rentals or royalties under covered leases shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for Federal budget deficit reduction or, if there is no Federal budget deficit, for reducing the Federal debt in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate. (d) Definitions In this section— (1) Covered lease The term covered lease means a lease for oil or gas production in the Gulf of Mexico that is— (A) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (B) issued by the Department of the Interior under section 304 of the Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Royalty Relief Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 note; Public Law 104–58); and (C) not subject to limitations on royalty relief based on market price that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). (2) Lessee The term lessee includes any person or other entity that controls, is controlled by, or is in or under common control with, a lessee. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 203. Price thresholds for royalty suspension provisions The Secretary of the Interior shall agree to a request by any lessee to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western Gulf of Mexico tract in the period of January 1, 1996, through November 28, 2000, to incorporate price thresholds applicable to royalty suspension provisions, that are equal to or less than the price thresholds described in clauses (v) through (vii) of section 8(a)(3)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(C)). Any amended lease shall impose the new or revised price thresholds effective October 1, 2013. Existing lease provisions shall prevail through September 30, 2013. 204. Repeal of royalty relief provisions (a) Repeal of provisions of Energy Policy Act of 2005 The following provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( Public Law 109–58 ) are repealed: (1) Section 344 (42 U.S.C. 15904; relating to incentives for natural gas production from deep wells in shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico). (2) Section 345 (42 U.S.C. 15905; relating to royalty relief for deep water production in the Gulf of Mexico). (b) Repeal of provisions relating to Planning Areas offshore Alaska Section 8(a)(3)(B) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(3)(B)) is amended by striking and in the Planning Areas offshore Alaska . III OCS Facility Inspections 301. Short title This title may be cited as the No Free Inspections for Oil Companies Act . 302. OCS facility inspection fees Section 22 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1348 ) is amended by adding at the end of the section the following: (g) Inspection Fees (1) Establishment The Secretary of the Interior shall establish, by rule, and collect from the operators of facilities subject to inspection under subsection (c) nonrefundable fees for such inspections— (A) at an aggregate level equal to the amount necessary to offset the annual expenses of inspections of outer Continental Shelf facilities (including mobile offshore drilling units) by the Department of the Interior; and (B) using a schedule that reflects the differences in complexity among the classes of facilities to be inspected. (2) Ocean energy enforcement fund There is established in the Treasury a fund, to be known as the Ocean Energy Enforcement Fund (referred to in this subsection as the Fund ), into which shall be deposited amounts collected as fees under paragraph (1) and which shall be available as provided under paragraph (3). (3) Availability of fees Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, all amounts collected by the Secretary under this section— (A) shall be credited as offsetting collections; (B) shall be available for expenditure only for purposes of carrying out inspections of outer Continental Shelf facilities (including mobile offshore drilling units) and the administration of the inspection program under this section; (C) shall be available only to the extent provided for in advance in an appropriations Act; and (D) shall remain available until expended. (4) Annual reports (A) In general Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2013, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Fund during the fiscal year. (B) Contents Each report shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the following: (i) A statement of the amounts deposited into the Fund. (ii) A description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the purpose of the expenditures. (iii) Recommendations for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the Fund. (iv) A statement of the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year. . IV Repeal of Fossil Fuel Subsidies For Large Oil Companies 401. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 . 402. Amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 167(h)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking major integrated oil company and inserting covered large oil company . (b) Covered large oil company Paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Act is amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Covered large oil company For purposes of this paragraph, the term covered large oil company means a taxpayer which— (i) is a major integrated oil company, or (ii) has gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 for the taxable year. For purposes of clause (ii), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (c) Conforming amendment The heading for paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Code is amended by inserting and other large taxpayers . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 403. Producing oil and gas from marginal wells (a) In general Section 45I of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Exception for taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer whose aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year are in excess of $50,000,000. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to credits determined for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 404. Enhanced oil recovery credit (a) In general Section 43 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Exception for taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer whose aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year are in excess of $50,000,000. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 405. Intangible drilling and development costs in the case of oil and gas wells (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 263 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: This subsection shall not apply to amounts paid or incurred by a taxpayer in any taxable year in which such taxpayer has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year in excess of $50,000,000, determined by deeming all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 406. Percentage depletion (a) In general Section 613A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Exception for taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 (1) In general This section and section 611 shall not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year in excess of $50,000,000. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 613A(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting subsections (d) and (f) . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 407. Tertiary injectants (a) In general Section 193 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Exception for taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year in excess of $50,000,000. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2012. 408. Passive activity losses and credits limited (a) Rules relating to working interests in oil and gas property Paragraph (3) of section 469(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Exception for taxpayer with gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 (i) In general Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any taxpayer which has aggregate gross receipts for the taxable year in excess of $50,000,000. (ii) Aggregation rule For purposes of clause (i), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 409. Income attributable to domestic production activities (a) Denial of deduction Paragraph (4) of section 199(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Special rule for certain oil and gas income In the case of any taxpayer who is a major integrated oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) for the taxable year, the term domestic production gross receipts shall not include gross receipts from the production, transportation, or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any primary product (within the meaning of subsection (d)(9)) thereof. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. 410. Prohibition on using last-in, first-out accounting for major integrated oil companies (a) In general Section 472 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Major integrated oil companies Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a major integrated oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) may not use the method provided in subsection (b) in inventorying of any goods. . (b) Effective date and special rule (1) In general The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. (2) Change in method of accounting In the case of any taxpayer required by the amendment made by this section to change its method of accounting for its first taxable year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act— (A) such change shall be treated as initiated by the taxpayer, (B) such change shall be treated as made with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, and (C) the net amount of the adjustments required to be taken into account by the taxpayer under section 481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be taken into account ratably over a period (not greater than 8 taxable years) beginning with such first taxable year. 411. Modifications of foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers (a) In general Section 901 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the following new subsection: (n) Special rules relating to major integrated oil companies which are dual capacity taxpayers (1) General rule Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any amount paid or accrued by a dual capacity taxpayer which is a major integrated oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) to a foreign country or possession of the United States for any period shall not be considered a tax— (A) if, for such period, the foreign country or possession does not impose a generally applicable income tax, or (B) to the extent such amount exceeds the amount (determined in accordance with regulations) which— (i) is paid by such dual capacity taxpayer pursuant to the generally applicable income tax imposed by the country or possession, or (ii) would be paid if the generally applicable income tax imposed by the country or possession were applicable to such dual capacity taxpayer. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to imply the proper treatment of any such amount not in excess of the amount determined under subparagraph (B). (2) Dual capacity taxpayer For purposes of this subsection, the term dual capacity taxpayer means, with respect to any foreign country or possession of the United States, a person who— (A) is subject to a levy of such country or possession, and (B) receives (or will receive) directly or indirectly a specific economic benefit (as determined in accordance with regulations) from such country or possession. (3) Generally applicable income tax For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term generally applicable income tax means an income tax (or a series of income taxes) which is generally imposed under the laws of a foreign country or possession on income derived from the conduct of a trade or business within such country or possession. (B) Exceptions Such term shall not include a tax unless it has substantial application, by its terms and in practice, to— (i) persons who are not dual capacity taxpayers, and (ii) persons who are citizens or residents of the foreign country or possession. . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxes paid or accrued in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. (2) Contrary treaty obligations upheld The amendments made by this section shall not apply to the extent contrary to any treaty obligation of the United States. |
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title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 602 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes In any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. . |
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Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes
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In any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of
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| IB Union Calendar No. 114 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 602 [Report No. 113–159] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs July 19, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act . 2. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes (a) In general Chapter 55 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes In any case arising out of the administration by the Secretary of laws and benefits under this title, a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness shall not be considered adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 without the order or finding of a judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain persons as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes. .
July 19, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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Office of the District Attorney for the District of
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Office
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District Attorney
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shall—
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prosecute the
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provided by local law in the District of Columbia; and
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have the authority
to perform civil enforcement and other legal functions as provided by local law
in the District of Columbia.
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General
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In
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No individual may serve as District Attorney unless the
individual—
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is a qualified
elector;
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(B)
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is domiciled in
the District;
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(C)
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has resided and
been domiciled in the District for at least one year immediately preceding the
day on which the general or special election for such office is to be
held;
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(D)
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holds no other
public office for which he or she is compensated in an amount in excess of his
or her actual expenses in connection therewith, except that nothing in this
clause shall prohibit any such individual, while District Attorney, from
serving as a delegate or alternate delegate to a convention of a political
party nominating candidates for President and Vice President of the United
States, or from holding an appointment in a Reserve component of an armed force
of the United States, other than a person serving on active duty under a call
for more than thirty days; and
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(E)
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is admitted to the
practice of law in the District, is registered with the District of Columbia
Bar as an active practitioner, and has not been and is currently not disbarred
or suspended from practice in any jurisdiction.
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(2)
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Restrictions on
private practice
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The District Attorney shall devote full time to
the duties of the office and shall not directly or indirectly engage in the
private practice of law.
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(3)
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Forfeiture of
Office
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The District Attorney shall forfeit the office upon
failure to maintain the qualifications required by this subsection.
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(d)
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Elections;
filling vacancies; initial appointment
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(1)
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Elections
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The
District Attorney shall be elected on a partisan basis by the registered
qualified electors of the District. The term of office of the District Attorney
shall be four years, except as provided in paragraph (3), and shall begin at
noon on January 2 of the year following the election. The District Attorney’s
term of office shall coincide with the term of the Mayor. The first election
for the District Attorney shall take place in 2012.
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(2)
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Vacancies
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To
fill a vacancy for the position of District Attorney, the Board of Elections
and Ethics shall hold a special election in the District on the first Tuesday
occurring more than one hundred and fourteen days after the date on which such
vacancy occurs, unless the Board of Elections and Ethics determines that such
vacancy could be more practically filled in a special election held on the same
day as the next general election to be held in the District occurring within
sixty days of the date on which a special election would otherwise have been
held under the provisions of this subsection. The person shall take office on
the day in which the Board of Elections and Ethics certifies his or her
election and shall serve as District Attorney only for the remainder of the
term during which such vacancy occurred.
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(3)
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<header>
Initial
appointment
</header>
<text>
Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of the District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of
2013, the Mayor, by resolution, shall appoint a District Attorney who shall
serve until succeeded by an elected District Attorney. The proposed resolution
shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding days
of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed
resolution within the 30-day review period, the resolution shall be deemed
approved.
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.
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(b)
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Clerical
amendment
</header>
<text>
The table of sections of part F of title IV of the
District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by adding at the end the
following new item:
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Sec. 497. Office of the District Attorney
for the District of
Columbia
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.
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3.
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Responsibility of
District Attorney for the District of Columbia for conduct of all
prosecutions
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(a)
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In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 23–101, D.C. Official Code, is amended by
striking subsections (a) through (f) and inserting the following:
</text>
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(a)
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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 District Attorney for the District
of Columbia or the District Attorney’s assistants, except as may otherwise be
provided in any such ordinance, regulation, or statute.
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(b)
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<text>
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 District Attorney for the
District of Columbia consents to the inclusion of such charges in
writing.
</text>
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(c)
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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 District Attorney for the
District of Columbia consents to such joinder.
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(d)
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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.
</text>
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<after-quoted-block>
.
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(1)
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Appeals
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Section
23–104, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking
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Corporation
Counsel
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each place it appears in subsections (a)(1), (b), and (d), and
inserting
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District Attorney for the District of Columbia
</quote>
.
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(2)
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Proceedings to
establish previous convictions
</header>
<text>
Section 23–111(a)(1), D.C.
Official Code, is amended by striking
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Corporation Counsel
</quote>
and
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District Attorney for the District of Columbia
</quote>
.
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Definition of
prosecutor
</header>
<text>
Section 23–501, D.C. Official Code, is amended by
striking
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Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia
</quote>
and
inserting
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District Attorney for the District of Columbia
</quote>
.
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(c)
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Effective
date
</header>
<text>
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
of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 603 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia, headed by a locally elected and independent District Attorney, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2013 . 2. Establishment of Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (a) In general Part F of title IV of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–204.91 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 497. Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (a) Establishment There is hereby established the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (hereafter in this section referred to as the Office ), to be headed by the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (hereafter in this section referred to as the District Attorney ). (b) General powers and duties The District Attorney shall be the chief legal officer for the District of Columbia, and in the performance of such duties shall— (1) prosecute the local criminal laws of the District of Columbia, including violations committed by both adult and juvenile offenders, and perform any related functions as provided by local law in the District of Columbia; and (2) have the authority to perform civil enforcement and other legal functions as provided by local law in the District of Columbia. (c) General qualifications (1) In general No individual may serve as District Attorney unless the individual— (A) is a qualified elector; (B) is domiciled in the District; (C) has resided and been domiciled in the District for at least one year immediately preceding the day on which the general or special election for such office is to be held; (D) holds no other public office for which he or she is compensated in an amount in excess of his or her actual expenses in connection therewith, except that nothing in this clause shall prohibit any such individual, while District Attorney, from serving as a delegate or alternate delegate to a convention of a political party nominating candidates for President and Vice President of the United States, or from holding an appointment in a Reserve component of an armed force of the United States, other than a person serving on active duty under a call for more than thirty days; and (E) is admitted to the practice of law in the District, is registered with the District of Columbia Bar as an active practitioner, and has not been and is currently not disbarred or suspended from practice in any jurisdiction. (2) Restrictions on private practice The District Attorney shall devote full time to the duties of the office and shall not directly or indirectly engage in the private practice of law. (3) Forfeiture of Office The District Attorney shall forfeit the office upon failure to maintain the qualifications required by this subsection. (d) Elections; filling vacancies; initial appointment (1) Elections The District Attorney shall be elected on a partisan basis by the registered qualified electors of the District. The term of office of the District Attorney shall be four years, except as provided in paragraph (3), and shall begin at noon on January 2 of the year following the election. The District Attorney’s term of office shall coincide with the term of the Mayor. The first election for the District Attorney shall take place in 2012. (2) Vacancies To fill a vacancy for the position of District Attorney, the Board of Elections and Ethics shall hold a special election in the District on the first Tuesday occurring more than one hundred and fourteen days after the date on which such vacancy occurs, unless the Board of Elections and Ethics determines that such vacancy could be more practically filled in a special election held on the same day as the next general election to be held in the District occurring within sixty days of the date on which a special election would otherwise have been held under the provisions of this subsection. The person shall take office on the day in which the Board of Elections and Ethics certifies his or her election and shall serve as District Attorney only for the remainder of the term during which such vacancy occurred. (3) Initial appointment Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2013, the Mayor, by resolution, shall appoint a District Attorney who shall serve until succeeded by an elected District Attorney. The proposed resolution shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed resolution within the 30-day review period, the resolution shall be deemed approved. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections of part F of title IV of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 497. Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia . 3. Responsibility of District Attorney for the District of Columbia for conduct of all 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 District Attorney for the District of Columbia or the District Attorney’s assistants, 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 District Attorney for the District of Columbia 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 District Attorney for the District of Columbia consents to such joinder. (d) 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 District Attorney for the District of Columbia . (2) Proceedings to establish previous convictions Section 23–111(a)(1), D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking Corporation Counsel and inserting District Attorney for the District of Columbia . (3) Definition of prosecutor Section 23–501, D.C. Official Code, is amended by striking Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia and inserting District Attorney for the District of Columbia . (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 of the enactment of this Act. |
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Chris Kotch VA Education Access Act
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Eligibility for
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is discharged or released from
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is discharged or
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Ms. Pingree of Maine introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of certain individuals with service-connected disabilities who transfer to reserve components before discharge from the Armed Forces.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chris Kotch VA Education Access Act . 2. Eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of certain individuals with service-connected disabilities who transfer to reserve components before discharge from the Armed Forces (a) Eligibility Section 3311(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking is discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces and inserting is discharged or released from the Armed Forces or transferred to the temporary disability retirement list . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–252 ). |
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an insurance company or
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other than
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such insurance
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an insurance
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Assessments
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,
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$50,000,000,000
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 605 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To exclude insurance companies from the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation’s orderly liquidation authority .
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Insurance Consumer Protection and Solvency Act of 2013 . 2. Liquidation authority (a) Definition of financial company Clause (iii) of section 201(a)(11)(B) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5381(a)(11)(B)(iii) ) is amended by inserting an insurance company or after other than . (b) Treatment of insurance companies and subsidiaries Subsection (e) of section 203 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5383(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking if an insurance company is a covered financial company or a subsidiary or affiliate of a covered financial company, ; and (B) by striking such insurance and inserting an insurance ; and (2) by striking paragraph (3). (c) Assessments Paragraph (1) of section 210(o) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5390(o)(1) ) is amended by inserting , excluding an insurance company subject to assessment pursuant to applicable State law to cover (or reimburse payments made to cover) the costs of rehabilitation, liquidation, or other State insolvency proceeding with respect to 1 or more insurance companies, after $50,000,000,000 each place such term appears. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 606 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, as the Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Christopher Scott 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 Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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| I One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 606 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, as the Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Christopher Scott 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 Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 606 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Reed (for himself, Ms. Meng , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Israel , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Owens , Mr. Engel , Mr. Maffei , Mr. Bishop of New York , Ms. Clarke , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Meeks , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Higgins , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Rangel , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , and Mrs. McCarthy of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, as the Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Christopher Scott 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 Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building . |
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| IIB 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 606 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, as the Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Christopher Scott 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 Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, shall be known and designated as the Specialist Christopher Scott 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 Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building .
July 31, 2014 Reported without amendment |
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To delay until 2016 provisions of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act scheduled to take effect in 2014 or 2015 and to delay
the application of sequestration until 2014.
</official-title>
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1.
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Delay in certain PPACA
provisions until 2016
</header>
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
any provision of (including any amendment made by) the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/111/148">
Public Law 111–148
</external-xref>
) or of title I or subtitle B of title
II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2011 (Public Law
111–152) that is otherwise scheduled to take effect in 2014 or 2015 shall not
take effect until January 1, 2016.
</text>
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<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Elimination of
fiscal year 2013 sequestrations
</header>
<subsection id="HCA707840479C416C96D7497E35DB4852">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Elimination of
automatic section 251A sequestration for fiscal year 2013
</header>
<text>
Section
251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is
amended as follows:
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
In paragraph (3), strike
<quote>
2013
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
2014
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5CB12BFAEE2F4E1EABACBB09A23B7FB9" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
In paragraph (3), insert
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subparagraph (C), strike
<quote>
; and
</quote>
and insert a period at the end of subparagraph (D), and strike subparagraph
(E).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2C185D1852914DCF8F9CA0327B66378F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
In paragraph (4),
strike
<quote>
On March 1, 2013, for fiscal year 2013, and in
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
In
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC4F7FC83BE344D0BA0FA74C3A4169CC9">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
In paragraph (5),
strike
<quote>
2013
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
2014
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H20B609953C004CDD856842A6348FD001">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In paragraph (6), strike
<quote>
2013
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
2014
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H31107DCAC47F4380ABD5DD6C0102AF9C">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
In paragraph (7),
strike subparagraph (A), strike
<quote>
(B)
<header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">
Fiscal years
2014-2021.
</header-in-text>
</quote>
, move the remaining text 2 ems to the left,
strike
<quote>
(i)
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
(A)
</quote>
, and strike
<quote>
(ii)
</quote>
and insert
<quote>
(B)
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0C2FB6792EB349F6BF60A40AB6B1C992">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Elimination of
sequestration under section 251 for fiscal year
2013
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding section 254(f)(5) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the President shall not issue an order
under such section to carry out any sequestration that the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget estimates is required for fiscal year
2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 607 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Mr. Thornberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce , Ways and Means , the Judiciary , Natural Resources , Rules , Appropriations , House Administration , and Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To delay until 2016 provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act scheduled to take effect in 2014 or 2015 and to delay the application of sequestration until 2014.
1. Delay in certain PPACA provisions until 2016 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any provision of (including any amendment made by) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ) or of title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2011 (Public Law 111–152) that is otherwise scheduled to take effect in 2014 or 2015 shall not take effect until January 1, 2016. 2. Elimination of fiscal year 2013 sequestrations (a) Elimination of automatic section 251A sequestration for fiscal year 2013 Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 is amended as follows: (1) (A) In paragraph (3), strike 2013 and insert 2014 . (B) In paragraph (3), insert and at the end of subparagraph (C), strike ; and and insert a period at the end of subparagraph (D), and strike subparagraph (E). (2) In paragraph (4), strike On March 1, 2013, for fiscal year 2013, and in and insert In . (3) In paragraph (5), strike 2013 and insert 2014 . (4) In paragraph (6), strike 2013 and insert 2014 . (5) In paragraph (7), strike subparagraph (A), strike (B) Fiscal years 2014-2021. , move the remaining text 2 ems to the left, strike (i) and insert (A) , and strike (ii) and insert (B) . (b) Elimination of sequestration under section 251 for fiscal year 2013 Notwithstanding section 254(f)(5) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, the President shall not issue an order under such section to carry out any sequestration that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget estimates is required for fiscal year 2013. |
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February 8, 2013
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For the relief of Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes,
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Permanent resident status for
Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose
Antonio Duran Cortes
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In
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Notwithstanding
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Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose
Antonio Duran Cortes shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa
or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under
section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent
resident.
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Adjustment of
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If Maria Eva Duran,
Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, or Jose Antonio Duran Cortes
enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection
(c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and
shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under
section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
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Deadline for
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Subsections (a) and (b) shall
apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the
application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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(d)
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Reduction of
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Upon
the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Maria Eva Duran,
Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes,
the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, during
the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas
that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under
section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the
total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the
country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
</text>
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<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Denial of
preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The natural parents, brothers, and sisters
of Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose
Antonio Duran Cortes shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any
right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
</text>
</subsection>
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| V 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2013 Ms. Roybal-Allard introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes.
1. Permanent resident status for Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes (a) In general Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of status If Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, or Jose Antonio Duran Cortes enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he or she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 4, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act. (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Maria Eva Duran, Jessica Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Antonio Duran Cortes shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. |
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-12
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 609
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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<action>
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February 12, 2013
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="B000574">
Mr. Blumenauer
</sponsor>
(for
himself,
<cosponsor name-id="M000133">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001145">
Ms. Schakowsky
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C000714">
Mr. Conyers
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000597">
Ms. Pingree of Maine
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000147">
Ms. Norton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001143">
Ms. McCollum
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. DeFazio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000480">
Ms. Slaughter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000002">
Mr. Nadler
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000216">
Ms. DeLauro
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000933">
Mr. Moran
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000551">
Mr. Grijalva
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000598">
Mr. Polis
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000465">
Ms. Tsongas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000559">
Mr. Langevin
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Lee of California
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Quigley
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001084">
Mr. Cicilline
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001175">
Ms. Speier
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Van Hollen
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. McGovern
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Welch
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Connolly
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Honda
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001036">
Mrs. Capps
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="W000215">
Mr. Waxman
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the
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Committee
on Ways and Means
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<legis-type>
A BILL
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<official-title>
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal
fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies.
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1.
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<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of
2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H93041A3B24DA4AD0AF468C28FBCB3D39" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Amortization of
geological and geophysical expenditures
</header>
<subsection id="HA60D1C79BD38482D992FEAB81BE7BE36">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subparagraph (A) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/167">
section 167(h)(5)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
<quote>
major integrated oil company
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
covered large
oil company
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H697FB18054B346DCBEBD3ABE5806D388">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Covered large
oil company
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Act is
amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting
after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:
</text>
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<subparagraph id="H5CE8C7EC78764665B6CED4320237497D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Covered large
oil company
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
this paragraph, the term
<term>
covered large oil company
</term>
means a
taxpayer which—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
is
a major integrated oil company, or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC6D50B90A8084A6BB7713143B13DC1A9">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
has gross
receipts in excess of $50,000,000 for the taxable year.
</text>
</clause>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">
For
purposes of clause (ii), all persons treated as a single employer under
subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</continuation-text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCE4420DFF56145E2ADF210371C784AC9">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
The heading for paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such
Code is amended by inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="paragraph" style="OLC">
and other large taxpayers
</header-in-text>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H13347A9D636143A7B9DB3C5D1151ACD2">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts
paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H05FF524B565544AE88E61C403B333EA5">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Producing oil and
gas from marginal wells
</header>
<subsection id="H1CC6910BC5BF42099A1D25CE5FEB0EB2">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 45I of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H75FF30916021445EAA236E29F18B7A9C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HD6FD269422FB49A6BA959779504ECDD2">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<paragraph id="H89177F95A95448AB939222EB57386260">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company
for the taxable year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE8EE5779F5E5415F896BFFBB49E733B0">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE45AD6B5B834491BA81BE46791453442">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to credits determined for taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H4E08C39927F641B6A2200C3FBB54DD7A">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Enhanced oil
recovery credit
</header>
<subsection id="H7B96C33DC16E46B7A3136CF02FBC3FB1">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 43 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H792764749E5E41BD8A7C48A36A6F7B26" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H2594BE5201D447EE961D97208A1FB376">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<paragraph id="H6AF54B1A078348DBA71E326AD2BE75D5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company
for the taxable year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H246F0F7CB1D64ED1A052A368ADBDC2AB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF9078FEA871A4777A8201A5316AA32D6">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H5D4A9ED61C074671AACED11DBF438801">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Intangible
drilling and development costs in the case of oil and gas wells
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD7B58217FA354773AB3DD51BB5000899">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (c) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/263">
section 263
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
end the following new sentence:
<quote>
This subsection shall not apply to
amounts paid or incurred by a taxpayer in any taxable year in which such
taxpayer is not a small, independent oil and gas company, determined by deeming
all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of
section 52 as 1 person.
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H02F37263891345B4B00A7956D53818FA">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HA0CB82EE85FE497A94B8D3235189C83E">
<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Percentage
depletion
</header>
<subsection id="HF14CD33B9DEA4136A8BB33F6D9650AF4">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 613A of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9191F0CD5236413A88292F5F4A71DEFE" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HC87FA1C3E3C34DA7AA897DF44C817C6D">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<paragraph id="HC0715CE82653423C93388F191751DD99">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This section and
section 611 shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent
oil and gas company for the taxable year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6E9742241DBE44F4A6DE3EA2456F7116">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H029C32D61AE94172816276F48D500309">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
Section 613A(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking
<quote>
subsection (d)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
subsections (d) and
(f)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA2C0EFF8F6534EC798683CC91A044DB2">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HACC0C277826F4C77A3AC50FD0E9DA85B">
<enum>
7.
</enum>
<header>
Tertiary
injectants
</header>
<subsection id="H5AB6942C0BEE42B28CE8EF274332EC05">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 193 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H198DF5ABD7E14DFCADD169380AFADA0E" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H9C31DDC1683B469AB8594803535E7D59">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<paragraph id="H5B0BBE65481E452090BAADC12BFF8485">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall
not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company
for the taxable year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H984B9D633CE54B46AF5EF50805F01535">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
qualified carbon dioxide disposed in secure geological
storage
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of any
qualified tertiary injectant expense paid or incurred for any tertiary
injectant that is qualified carbon dioxide (as defined in section 45Q(b)) which
is disposed of by the taxpayer in secure geological storage (as defined by
section 45Q(d)).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB1B53B1F5D964347894A4E5781DFD249">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a)
and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H160F39758B7344F999D100EE3916E53A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HEAC39C3232D441C3B019C5CBD98CB662">
<enum>
8.
</enum>
<header>
Passive activity
losses and credits limited
</header>
<subsection id="H885BC93B2C384EC8BA68BCEFA7990324">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Paragraph (3) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/469">
section 469(c)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H19A09446DEB64B64A0A2500753B4BA9F" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H334ABCF6D28A4077885E364E29E58DFB">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<clause id="H7357EFDA38104DEB835E5A0CD9CCFA5D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subparagraph (A)
shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas
company for the taxable year.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9AA4E4D2F1124EE6A6A73ED1DEBD8345">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Aggregation
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of clause
(i), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of
section 52 shall be treated as 1
person.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H2F6B53C25ECC4E6383976FB7FFC73168">
<enum>
9.
</enum>
<header>
Income
attributable to domestic production activities
</header>
<subsection id="HEDDB5487B1C449BA88833FEF3E7F8999">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 199 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2917CD8634AB42E1AEE2E9BFC9AEA4A4" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H7BF6E3A74B50441487036E715AAA4EDA">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) shall not apply to the
income derived from the production, transportation, or distribution of oil,
natural gas, or any primary product (within the meaning of subsection (d)(9))
thereof by any taxpayer which for the taxable year is an oil and gas company
which is not a small, independent oil and gas
company.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCE8586F185AD4AB89ABB422BE235732A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H81B92AC62DD7462F82E54B5BB9A130F2" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
10.
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition on using
last-in, first-out accounting for major integrated oil companies
</header>
<subsection id="H1A0AA6B7688C418F8AB20335E5AE2FF4">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 472 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA8C5D6D3AD804D199E87448F7C951BF5" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H803ACBC5A0B74C72A3FEA9AFA4A81358">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Major integrated
oil companies
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding
any other provision of this section, a major integrated oil company (as defined
in section 167(h)) may not use the method provided in subsection (b) in
inventorying of any
goods.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8F1B1114A60B456DBAD05B9042B91BDA">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
and special rule
</header>
<paragraph id="H333EE0F2FFDF434199493CBDB1A18AEC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to
taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6780B3B8CBA34A08A0D701CEE20A498A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Change in method
of accounting
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case of
any taxpayer required by the amendment made by this section to change its
method of accounting for its first taxable year beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD4A1E64E63DB4F36AB36E2096F8DABBE">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
such change shall
be treated as initiated by the taxpayer,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBD014E42C3AE47C79D11C1B396F283D8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
such change shall
be treated as made with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury,
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA7B8649DF0FB46B9924F48CC56BC7084">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the net amount of
the adjustments required to be taken into account by the taxpayer under section
481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be taken into account ratably
over a period (not greater than 8 taxable years) beginning with such first
taxable year.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HA301B5C6A7D0467CA068197DFB69A597">
<enum>
11.
</enum>
<header>
Modifications of
foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers
</header>
<subsection id="HC1E0632068F24254A5E5F3324655CDA4">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/901">
Section 901
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting
after subsection (m) the following new subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H8E2CB7AEBC9246D6B1F4E2445F4398AE" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H918E7C65A9A64A10BA12DBB4FD8A6C8E">
<enum>
(n)
</enum>
<header>
Special rules
relating to dual capacity taxpayers
</header>
<paragraph id="HFFE41B2AE38A4047A06CA38F84C793ED">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
General
rule
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any
amount paid or accrued by a dual capacity taxpayer to a foreign country or
possession of the United States for any period with respect to combined foreign
oil and gas income (as defined in section 907(b)(1)) shall not be considered a
tax to the extent such amount exceeds the amount (determined in accordance with
regulations) which would have been required to be paid if the taxpayer were not
a dual capacity taxpayer.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA76B8488F84F4CFBA1F4632873B13FDE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Dual capacity
taxpayer
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection, the term
<quote>
dual
capacity taxpayer
</quote>
means, with respect to any foreign country or
possession of the United States, a person who—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC138E0A3CAEE4D00B0DFDF55F59DFFE2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
is subject to a
levy of such country or possession, and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H85AC5C9A29E84E45885D756E47E66698">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
receives (or will
receive) directly or indirectly a specific economic benefit (as determined in
accordance with regulations) from such country or
possession.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H00B6CDDC7A9F4317B9B1E0CDE51037B1">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<paragraph id="H8AE0FA0E947C425EA433E9ABB91FA035">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxes
paid or accrued in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H26E638D1E0AA49458E37D17648D8EB06">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Contrary treaty
obligations upheld
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall not
apply to the extent contrary to any treaty obligation of the United
States.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Markey , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Ms. Norton , Ms. McCollum , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Nadler , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Moran , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Polis , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Speier , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Welch , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Honda , Mrs. Capps , and Mr. Waxman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act of 2013 . 2. Amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of section 167(h)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking major integrated oil company and inserting covered large oil company . (b) Covered large oil company Paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Act is amended by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) Covered large oil company For purposes of this paragraph, the term covered large oil company means a taxpayer which— (i) is a major integrated oil company, or (ii) has gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 for the taxable year. For purposes of clause (ii), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (c) Conforming amendment The heading for paragraph (5) of section 167(h) of such Code is amended by inserting and other large taxpayers . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 3. Producing oil and gas from marginal wells (a) In general Section 45I of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company for the taxable year. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to credits determined for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 4. Enhanced oil recovery credit (a) In general Section 43 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company for the taxable year. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 5. Intangible drilling and development costs in the case of oil and gas wells (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 263 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: This subsection shall not apply to amounts paid or incurred by a taxpayer in any taxable year in which such taxpayer is not a small, independent oil and gas company, determined by deeming all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 6. Percentage depletion (a) In general Section 613A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company (1) In general This section and section 611 shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company for the taxable year. (2) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 613A(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting subsections (d) and (f) . (c) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 7. Tertiary injectants (a) In general Section 193 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company (1) In general Subsection (a) shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company for the taxable year. (2) Exception for qualified carbon dioxide disposed in secure geological storage Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of any qualified tertiary injectant expense paid or incurred for any tertiary injectant that is qualified carbon dioxide (as defined in section 45Q(b)) which is disposed of by the taxpayer in secure geological storage (as defined by section 45Q(d)). (3) Aggregation rule For purposes of paragraph (1), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses incurred after December 31, 2013. 8. Passive activity losses and credits limited (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 469(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company (i) In general Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any taxpayer which is not a small, independent oil and gas company for the taxable year. (ii) Aggregation rule For purposes of clause (i), all persons treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as 1 person. . 9. Income attributable to domestic production activities (a) In general Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Exception for taxpayer who is not small, independent oil and gas company Subsection (a) shall not apply to the income derived from the production, transportation, or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any primary product (within the meaning of subsection (d)(9)) thereof by any taxpayer which for the taxable year is an oil and gas company which is not a small, independent oil and gas company. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. 10. Prohibition on using last-in, first-out accounting for major integrated oil companies (a) In general Section 472 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Major integrated oil companies Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a major integrated oil company (as defined in section 167(h)) may not use the method provided in subsection (b) in inventorying of any goods. . (b) Effective date and special rule (1) In general The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (2) Change in method of accounting In the case of any taxpayer required by the amendment made by this section to change its method of accounting for its first taxable year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act— (A) such change shall be treated as initiated by the taxpayer, (B) such change shall be treated as made with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, and (C) the net amount of the adjustments required to be taken into account by the taxpayer under section 481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be taken into account ratably over a period (not greater than 8 taxable years) beginning with such first taxable year. 11. Modifications of foreign tax credit rules applicable to dual capacity taxpayers (a) In general Section 901 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and by inserting after subsection (m) the following new subsection: (n) Special rules relating to dual capacity taxpayers (1) General rule Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any amount paid or accrued by a dual capacity taxpayer to a foreign country or possession of the United States for any period with respect to combined foreign oil and gas income (as defined in section 907(b)(1)) shall not be considered a tax to the extent such amount exceeds the amount (determined in accordance with regulations) which would have been required to be paid if the taxpayer were not a dual capacity taxpayer. (2) Dual capacity taxpayer For purposes of this subsection, the term dual capacity taxpayer means, with respect to any foreign country or possession of the United States, a person who— (A) is subject to a levy of such country or possession, and (B) receives (or will receive) directly or indirectly a specific economic benefit (as determined in accordance with regulations) from such country or possession. . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxes paid or accrued in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013. (2) Contrary treaty obligations upheld The amendments made by this section shall not apply to the extent contrary to any treaty obligation of the United States. |
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Establishment of a tick-borne
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ensure interagency
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advise relevant
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At
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Ex officio
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The Centers for
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The National
Institutes of Health.
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The Agency for
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The Food and Drug
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The Office of the
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Such additional
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appointed under paragraph (1) shall be 4 years.
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serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken
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Meetings
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The
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Report
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Not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
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Authorization of
Appropriations
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Of the amounts made available to the Department of
Health and Human Services for general departmental management for fiscal years
2013 through 2017, there is authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for each of
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 610 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Wolf , Mr. Gibson , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.
1. Establishment of a tick-borne diseases advisory committee (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an advisory committee to be known as the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ). (b) Duties The Committee shall advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding the manner in which such officials can— (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases; (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other Federal agencies and private organizations addressing such diseases; (3) ensure interagency coordination and communication with constituency groups; (4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints is represented in public health policy decisions and that information disseminated to the public and physicians is balanced; and (5) advise relevant Federal agencies on priorities related to the Lyme and tick-borne diseases. (c) Membership (1) Appointed members (A) In general The Secretary shall appoint the voting members of the Committee from among individuals who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government. (B) Groups The voting members of the Committee shall include the following: (i) At least 4 members from the scientific community representing the broad spectrum of viewpoints held within the scientific community related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. (ii) At least 2 representatives of tick-borne disease voluntary organizations. (iii) At least 2 health care providers, including at least 1 full-time practicing physician, with relevant experience providing care for individuals with a broad range of acute and chronic tick-borne diseases. (iv) At least 2 patient representatives who are individuals who have been diagnosed with a tick-borne disease or who have had an immediate family member diagnosed with such a disease. (v) At least 2 representatives of State and local health departments and national organizations that represent State and local health professionals. (C) Diversity In appointing members under this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that such members, as a group, represent a diversity of scientific perspectives relevant to the duties of the Committee. (2) Ex officio members The Secretary shall designate, as nonvoting, ex officio members of the Committee, representatives overseeing tick-borne disease activities from each of the following Federal agencies: (A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (B) The National Institutes of Health. (C) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (D) The Food and Drug Administration. (E) The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. (F) Such additional Federal agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Co-chairpersons The Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary for Health as the co-chairperson of the Committee. The appointed members of the Committee shall also elect a public co-chairperson. The public co-chairperson shall serve a 2-year term. (4) Term of appointment The term of service for each member of the Committee appointed under paragraph (1) shall be 4 years. (5) Vacancy A vacancy in the membership of the Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office. (d) Meetings The Committee shall hold public meetings, except as otherwise determined by the Secretary, after providing notice to the public of such meetings, and shall meet at least twice a year with additional meetings subject to the call of the co-chairpersons. Agenda items with respect to such meetings may be added at the request of the members of the Committee, including the co-chairpersons. Meetings shall be conducted, and records of the proceedings shall be maintained, as required by applicable law and by regulations of the Secretary. (e) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Committee, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall submit a report to the Secretary. Each such report shall contain, at a minimum— (1) a description of the Committee’s functions; (2) a list of the Committee’s members and their affiliations; and (3) a summary of the Committee’s activities and recommendations during the previous year, including any significant issues regarding the functioning of the Committee. (f) Authorization of Appropriations Of the amounts made available to the Department of Health and Human Services for general departmental management for fiscal years 2013 through 2017, there is authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for each of such fiscal years to carry out this Act. Amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be used for the expenses and per diem costs incurred by the Committee under this section in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, except that no voting member of the Committee shall be a permanent salaried employee. |
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1st Session
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H. R. 611
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Smith of New
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Mr.
Wolf
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,
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Mr. Gibson
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To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts
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Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases
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Establishment of
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Establishment
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Not
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Secretary
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Committee
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(1)
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ensure interagency
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identify
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ensure that a
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balanced; and
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advise relevant
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At
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At
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(v)
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<text>
At
least 2 representatives of State and local health departments and national
organizations that represent State and local health professionals.
</text>
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<enum>
(C)
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<header>
Diversity
</header>
<text>
In
appointing members under this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that such
members, as a group, represent a diversity of scientific perspectives relevant
to the duties of the Committee.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Ex officio
members
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall designate, as nonvoting, ex officio
members of the Committee, representatives overseeing tick-borne disease
activities from each of the following Federal agencies:
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
The National
Institutes of Health.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
The Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
The Food and Drug
Administration.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
The Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Health.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
Such additional
Federal agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H36006A1DD88144BDB3D27A59FA96155F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Co-chairpersons
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary of Health as the
co-chairperson of the Committee. The appointed members of the Committee shall
also elect a public co-chairperson. The public co-chairperson shall serve a
2-year term.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Term of
appointment
</header>
<text>
The term of service for each member of the Committee
appointed under paragraph (1) shall be 4 years.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Vacancy
</header>
<text>
A
vacancy in the membership of the Committee shall be filled in the same manner
as the original appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an
unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. Members may
serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken
office.
</text>
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<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Meetings
</header>
<text>
The
Committee shall hold public meetings, except as otherwise determined by the
Secretary, after providing notice to the public of such meetings, and shall
meet at least twice a year with additional meetings subject to the call of the
co-chairpersons. Agenda items with respect to such meetings may be added at the
request of the members of the Committee, including the co-chairpersons.
Meetings shall be conducted, and records of the proceedings shall be
maintained, as required by applicable law and by regulations of the
Secretary.
</text>
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<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Committee, through the Director of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Director of the National Institutes of Health,
shall submit a report to the Secretary. Each such report shall contain, at a
minimum—
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
a
description of the Committee’s functions;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCEA85697B29844A5918BFED6AED2A16B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
a
list of the Committee’s members and their affiliations; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HACD56F748205488AB7CBE4C3E5027ABE">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
a
summary of the Committee’s activities and recommendations during the previous
year, including any significant issues regarding the functioning of the
Committee.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
Appropriations
</header>
<text>
For the purpose of carrying out this section,
there is authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2014
through 2018. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall be used
for the expenses and per diem costs incurred by the Committee under this
section in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, except that no
voting member of the Committee shall be a permanent salaried employee.
</text>
</subsection>
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<section id="H9B155388FDCE4DDAB6E8196FF3774A27">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Federal
activities related to the diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and research of
lyme and other tick-borne diseases
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
The Secretary, acting as appropriate through the Director
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Director of the National
Institutes of Health, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Director of
the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as well as additional Federal
agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, and in consultation
with the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee, shall provide for—
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the conduct or
support of activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection
(b); and
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the coordination
of all Federal programs and activities related to Lyme disease and other
tick-borne diseases.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H71E240C050B44DC7B922C1C306AB5D33">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Activities
</header>
<text>
The
activities to be conducted or supported under subsection (a) include the
following:
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Development of
diagnostic tests
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The development of
sensitive and more accurate diagnostic tools and tests, including a direct
detection test for Lyme disease capable of distinguishing active infection from
past infection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAC8B9502B0554654B7CFD98632CE2663">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Improving the
efficient utilization of diagnostic testing currently available to account for
the multiple clinical manifestations of both acute and chronic Lyme
disease.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4E2417B1154A4C378F632B694056939A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Providing for the
timely evaluation of promising emerging diagnostic methods.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Surveillance and
reporting
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Accurately
determining the prevalence of Lyme and other tick-borne disease.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Evaluating the
feasibility of developing a reporting system for the collection of data on
physician-diagnosed cases of Lyme disease that do not meet the surveillance
criteria of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to more
accurately gauge disease incidence.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Evaluating the
feasibility of creating a national uniform reporting system including required
reporting by laboratories in each State.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Prevention
</header>
<subparagraph id="H7DCB198DD67E4FAF9B1B603623156672">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The provision and
promotion of access to a comprehensive, up-to-date clearinghouse of
peer-reviewed information on Lyme and other tick-borne disease.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H19F6D7DD1E6A4770B597038D5AD8E0EB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Increased public
education related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the expansion
of the community-based education programs of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention to include expansion of information access points to the
public.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBA0A63B773F542F2A1A99BD47D2BF29F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
The creation of a
physician education program that includes the full spectrum of scientific
research related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H10B4DAC784C84EB999A00CE626129479">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
The sponsoring of
scientific conferences on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including
reporting and consideration of the full spectrum of clinically based knowledge,
with the first of such conferences to be held not later than 24 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Clinical
outcomes research
</header>
<subparagraph id="H1AA334CB017D4EA8879A70FF0CEB2665">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The establishment
of epidemiological research objectives to determine the long-term course of
illness for Lyme disease.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCD9CF7FD70734870857257526E843479">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Determination of
the effectiveness of different treatment modalities by establishing treatment
outcome objectives.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
appropriations
</header>
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For the
purposes of carrying out this section and providing for additional research,
prevention, and educational activities for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases,
there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2014 through 2018. Such authorization of appropriations is in addition to any
other authorization of appropriations available for such purpose. Of the
amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subsection—
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
for fiscal year
2014, at least $7,500,000 shall be for activities of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; and
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
for each of fiscal
years 2015 through 2018, at least $5,000,000 shall be for activities of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Reports on lyme
and other tick-borne diseases
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment
of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
Congress a report on the activities carried out under this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Content
</header>
<text>
Reports
under subsection (a) shall contain—
</text>
<paragraph id="H0BCFB15ECC38430683F4EF95D7D969CB">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
a
description of significant activities or developments related to the
surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, education, or prevention of Lyme or other
tick-borne diseases, including suggestions for further research and
education;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H34AF3EFC57DD4673A42DC69D10672FF5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
a
scientifically qualified assessment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases,
including both acute and chronic instances, related to the broad spectrum of
empirical evidence of treating physicians, as well as published peer-reviewed
data, that shall include recommendations for addressing research gaps in
diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and an evaluation
of treatment guidelines and their utilization;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H213F95164FA547B1B5B60158D8D1D44C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
a
description of progress in the development of accurate diagnostic tools that
are more useful in the clinical setting for both acute and chronic
disease;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAE1E990B338F4492AB50B20057505763">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
a
description of activities for the promotion of public awareness and physician
education initiatives to improve the knowledge of health care providers and the
public regarding clinical and surveillance practices for Lyme disease and other
tick-borne diseases; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H726449FE81CD4956A2AD6622392DB655">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
a
copy of the most recent annual report issued by the Tick-Borne Diseases
Advisory Committee established in section 2 and an assessment of progress in
achieving recommendations of that Committee.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 611 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Wolf , Mr. Gibson , and Mr. Peterson ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2013 . 2. Establishment of a tick-borne diseases advisory committee (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the Secretary ) shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an advisory committee to be known as the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the Committee ). (b) Duties The Committee shall advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding the manner in which such officials can— (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases; (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other Federal agencies and private organizations addressing such diseases; (3) ensure interagency coordination and communication with constituency groups; (4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints is represented in public health policy decisions and that information disseminated to the public and physicians is balanced; and (5) advise relevant Federal agencies on priorities related to the Lyme and tick-borne diseases. (c) Membership (1) Appointed members (A) In general The Secretary shall appoint the voting members of the Committee from among individuals who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government. (B) Groups The voting members of the Committee shall include the following: (i) At least 4 members from the scientific community representing the broad spectrum of viewpoints held within the scientific community related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. (ii) At least 2 representatives of tick-borne disease voluntary organizations. (iii) At least 2 health care providers, including at least 1 full-time practicing physician, with relevant experience providing care for individuals with a broad range of acute and chronic tick-borne diseases. (iv) At least 2 patient representatives who are individuals who have been diagnosed with a tick-borne disease or who have had an immediate family member diagnosed with such a disease. (v) At least 2 representatives of State and local health departments and national organizations that represent State and local health professionals. (C) Diversity In appointing members under this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that such members, as a group, represent a diversity of scientific perspectives relevant to the duties of the Committee. (2) Ex officio members The Secretary shall designate, as nonvoting, ex officio members of the Committee, representatives overseeing tick-borne disease activities from each of the following Federal agencies: (A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (B) The National Institutes of Health. (C) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (D) The Food and Drug Administration. (E) The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. (F) Such additional Federal agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Co-chairpersons The Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary of Health as the co-chairperson of the Committee. The appointed members of the Committee shall also elect a public co-chairperson. The public co-chairperson shall serve a 2-year term. (4) Term of appointment The term of service for each member of the Committee appointed under paragraph (1) shall be 4 years. (5) Vacancy A vacancy in the membership of the Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office. (d) Meetings The Committee shall hold public meetings, except as otherwise determined by the Secretary, after providing notice to the public of such meetings, and shall meet at least twice a year with additional meetings subject to the call of the co-chairpersons. Agenda items with respect to such meetings may be added at the request of the members of the Committee, including the co-chairpersons. Meetings shall be conducted, and records of the proceedings shall be maintained, as required by applicable law and by regulations of the Secretary. (e) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Committee, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, shall submit a report to the Secretary. Each such report shall contain, at a minimum— (1) a description of the Committee’s functions; (2) a list of the Committee’s members and their affiliations; and (3) a summary of the Committee’s activities and recommendations during the previous year, including any significant issues regarding the functioning of the Committee. (f) Authorization of Appropriations For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall be used for the expenses and per diem costs incurred by the Committee under this section in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, except that no voting member of the Committee shall be a permanent salaried employee. 3. Federal activities related to the diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and research of lyme and other tick-borne diseases (a) In General The Secretary, acting as appropriate through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, as well as additional Federal agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, and in consultation with the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee, shall provide for— (1) the conduct or support of activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b); and (2) the coordination of all Federal programs and activities related to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. (b) Activities The activities to be conducted or supported under subsection (a) include the following: (1) Development of diagnostic tests (A) The development of sensitive and more accurate diagnostic tools and tests, including a direct detection test for Lyme disease capable of distinguishing active infection from past infection. (B) Improving the efficient utilization of diagnostic testing currently available to account for the multiple clinical manifestations of both acute and chronic Lyme disease. (C) Providing for the timely evaluation of promising emerging diagnostic methods. (2) Surveillance and reporting (A) Accurately determining the prevalence of Lyme and other tick-borne disease. (B) Evaluating the feasibility of developing a reporting system for the collection of data on physician-diagnosed cases of Lyme disease that do not meet the surveillance criteria of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to more accurately gauge disease incidence. (C) Evaluating the feasibility of creating a national uniform reporting system including required reporting by laboratories in each State. (3) Prevention (A) The provision and promotion of access to a comprehensive, up-to-date clearinghouse of peer-reviewed information on Lyme and other tick-borne disease. (B) Increased public education related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through the expansion of the community-based education programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include expansion of information access points to the public. (C) The creation of a physician education program that includes the full spectrum of scientific research related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. (D) The sponsoring of scientific conferences on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including reporting and consideration of the full spectrum of clinically based knowledge, with the first of such conferences to be held not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (4) Clinical outcomes research (A) The establishment of epidemiological research objectives to determine the long-term course of illness for Lyme disease. (B) Determination of the effectiveness of different treatment modalities by establishing treatment outcome objectives. (c) Authorization of appropriations For the purposes of carrying out this section and providing for additional research, prevention, and educational activities for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018. Such authorization of appropriations is in addition to any other authorization of appropriations available for such purpose. Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subsection— (1) for fiscal year 2014, at least $7,500,000 shall be for activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (2) for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018, at least $5,000,000 shall be for activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 4. Reports on lyme and other tick-borne diseases (a) In General Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the activities carried out under this Act. (b) Content Reports under subsection (a) shall contain— (1) a description of significant activities or developments related to the surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, education, or prevention of Lyme or other tick-borne diseases, including suggestions for further research and education; (2) a scientifically qualified assessment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including both acute and chronic instances, related to the broad spectrum of empirical evidence of treating physicians, as well as published peer-reviewed data, that shall include recommendations for addressing research gaps in diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and an evaluation of treatment guidelines and their utilization; (3) a description of progress in the development of accurate diagnostic tools that are more useful in the clinical setting for both acute and chronic disease; (4) a description of activities for the promotion of public awareness and physician education initiatives to improve the knowledge of health care providers and the public regarding clinical and surveillance practices for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases; and (5) a copy of the most recent annual report issued by the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee established in section 2 and an assessment of progress in achieving recommendations of that Committee. |
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Michaud
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Mr. Ribble
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Mr. Walz
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Mr. Simpson
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Mr.
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To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to
vehicle weight limitations applicable to the Interstate System, and for other
purposes.
</official-title>
</form>
<legis-body id="H4F77970F2914416D9522228554F7E216" style="OLC">
<section id="HA260A2DF048247A78456AF67547B222C" section-type="section-one">
<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act
of 2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HD597C72CC7A84E1C820E067B8C825E0A">
<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Modernized weight
limitations for certain vehicles
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/23/127">
Section 127
</external-xref>
of title 23, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H416AC7ECE54540AABA7A192A50E1D1DA" style="USC">
<subsection id="H6197149AEE7445EAAA89DA3035147E7C">
<enum>
(j)
</enum>
<header>
Additional
exception to weight requirements
</header>
<paragraph id="HA2FEB15F09F045B0832AF41206BBEBC5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding
subsection (a), a State may authorize a vehicle with a maximum gross weight,
including all enforcement tolerances, that exceeds the maximum gross weight
otherwise applicable under subsection (a) to operate on the Interstate System
routes in the State, if—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H74444BB7F0FC4BEB99C3BA559A43E24A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the vehicle is
equipped with at least 6 axles;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8D5BB13C4E8A46C593B836AA2F48783A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the weight of any single axle on the
vehicle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC403B6D1FCF64715BA5DE381B3078A35">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the weight of any tandem axle on the
vehicle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H57E3456045394ADE838729A941DE9283">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the weight of any group of 3 or more axles
on the vehicle does not exceed 51,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCFEE71A2382E48F3894C8DC8669CBC0A">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
the gross weight
of the vehicle does not exceed 97,000 pounds, including enforcement
tolerances.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6544F37878504F03AB60E0B7F0EB157C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Special
Rules
</header>
<subparagraph id="H4F7E42CF4C17426888DD68A5710C80FE">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Other exceptions
not affected
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This subsection
shall not restrict—
</text>
<clause id="H644FDD06E3AE44399B1DBA9339F52A6D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
vehicle that may operate under any other provision of this section or another
Federal law; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H04D2E0E864F74C1C8DE290B90E13C339">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a
State’s authority with respect to a vehicle that may operate under any other
provision of this section or another Federal law.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC2FB732EACFE4A988ECE96092A1CE4F1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Increase in axle
weight requirement
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A State
may authorize a vehicle to exceed the maximum axle weight requirements under
any one axle grouping in subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) by not
more than 2,000 pounds.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H51E71C92A5584D698517DB3577D2922E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
State
authorization
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A State seeking
to authorize a vehicle to operate on the Interstate System routes within its
boundaries under paragraph (1) or to increase the maximum axle weight
requirements under paragraph (2) shall do so pursuant to authority provided
under the laws of the State.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC671C3385ADE4654A92AB2752EA9E5EF">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Reporting
requirements
</header>
<subparagraph id="HCB67C8EE60B44B0DABD7FA2D4BDDA8D2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Annual
report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a State authorizes
vehicles described in paragraph (1) to operate on highway routes in the State
in a fiscal year, the State shall submit to the Secretary for the fiscal year
an annual report at such time, in such manner, and containing such information
as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, the following:
</text>
<clause id="HA1D9B6C350D44B20BA7ACCECA126FD81">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An identification of highway routes in the
State, including routes not on the Interstate System, on which the State
authorizes vehicles described in paragraph (1) to operate.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H078B0D107A1B44B18B8150B149128E7E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A description of the operating requirements
and gross vehicle weight limits applicable to the vehicles described in
paragraph (1).
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDBCF9F4D7E644040BC6A71B750455F1C">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Safety statistics, including estimated
vehicle miles traveled data, concerning the vehicles described in paragraph
(1).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7C4C1D52AB8445808B362354BC9B17F9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Public
availability
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall make all information required
under subparagraph (A) available to the public.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6A075D6E5BB149F7B0627E578B333A99">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Termination
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary may terminate the operation of vehicles authorized under this
subsection on a specific Interstate System route segment if the Secretary
determines that such operation poses an unreasonable safety risk based on an
engineering analysis or an analysis of safety data or any other applicable data
the Secretary may use.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD9183F55F67B4556B2F903C9DA1A6729">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Waiver of
highway funding reduction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the total
amount of funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(1) for any period
may not be reduced under subsection (a) if the State authorizes a vehicle
described in paragraph (1) to operate on the Interstate System in the State in
accordance with this subsection or subsection (k).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H028013ACCF7F4308AD6FC5A398B4EE0F">
<enum>
(k)
</enum>
<header>
Vehicles
lawfully operating on December 31, 2012
</header>
<text>
In addition to authority
otherwise provided to a State under this section, a State may permit a vehicle
with a gross vehicle weight that could have been lawfully operated on the
Interstate System in the State on December 31, 2012, to operate on the
Interstate System in that State upon the date of enactment of this
subsection.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
<section id="HAA7943F64778475EA7790EC54089EC93">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program
</header>
<subsection id="HC21704F9472144C59175638FA4831142">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Chapter 1 of title
23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCB1C14BF2933413C88A714EC36C3F254" style="USC">
<section id="H1AD896EA76564E69AB994EE7CB869A93">
<enum>
171.
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program
</header>
<subsection id="HAD8AD5DBEA5A4E32BC9915364F4204E0">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary shall establish a safe and
efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program in accordance with
this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE64015327D9240E98E7C39BF1B90E55C">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Apportionment of
funds to eligible States
</header>
<paragraph id="H2D3E766E52B64A26A0B2A5C205C054CA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
On October 1 of each
fiscal year, the Secretary shall apportion, in accordance with paragraph (2),
the sums made available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund for
that fiscal year to carry out this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0EC6DFD2D78D434A8250617D604FFE00">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Ratio to
eligible States
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The sums made
available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund shall be apportioned
among eligible States in a ratio that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H38409E41F2534A859C637A902D3D63F2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the total vehicle
miles traveled on Interstate System highways by vehicles authorized to travel
on such highways pursuant to section 127(j) in each eligible State, as
determined by the Secretary; bears to
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5BB5CFE16A22485D8EB48F118F38C3DF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the total vehicle miles traveled on
Interstate System highways by vehicles authorized to travel on such highways
pursuant to section 127(j) in all eligible States, as determined by the
Secretary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5BFC0BB0FEF14B3FB0AA3C13FCA419EC">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Eligible
Projects
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An eligible State
that receives an apportionment in a fiscal year under subsection (b) shall use
the amounts of the apportionment for bridge projects eligible for assistance
under this chapter that are located on the Interstate System.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBDF29B1A9D5E451DBFD8E7E0C2535B37">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Contract
Authority
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Funds made
available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund to carry out this
section shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if the funds
were made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit
Account).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1F27A4C833D943BD89DF962783A8186A">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Eligible State
defined
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In this section, the
term
<term>
eligible State
</term>
means a State that authorizes a vehicle
described in section 127(j) to operate on the Interstate System within its
borders.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5ED7D60AB7224C88A2F83A4D7D71F7AB">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Clerical
amendment
</header>
<text>
The analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at
the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD498C59890E34F189A901FF1F95140F8" style="USC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">
171. Safe and efficient vehicle bridge
infrastructure improvement
program.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H5050170E326E46AC99273EEBD180D6AE">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
efficient vehicle charges
</header>
<subsection id="HB31C7F4086AD4FEEA5992D05255F9AA2">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (a) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/4481">
section 4481
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H108B52AE35C845538ADA874C5A5BA766" style="OLC">
<quoted-block-continuation-text quoted-block-continuation-text-level="subsection">
In the
case of the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section 127(j) of
title 23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the Interstate System
with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds, in lieu of the rate in the
table, the rate shall be equal to the lesser of—
</quoted-block-continuation-text>
<paragraph id="H8E5DF5478681465C9C96DD11E5A103EA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
$100 per year,
plus $22 for each 1,000 pounds (or fraction thereof) in excess of 55,000
pounds, or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3DAAC4A814804490B91ED630BE7D5156">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
$800 per
year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA6E12C9C00C44B128EE223701E4C61E0">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable
periods beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H0F494CE86F2D445A9AF7AC68BD62A2D1">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund
</header>
<subsection id="HBF0F5A38392F4F68912F359758AE213F">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subchapter A of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/26/98">
chapter 98
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to the trust fund
code) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H74AB7BF8C064451C95E6934F794F161F" style="OLC">
<section id="HA22E5D111B334C7B8DE1EDF036EAE950">
<enum>
9512.
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund
</header>
<subsection id="H317598264CC4422A9C207CC32A42351E">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Creation of
fund
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
There is hereby
established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the
<quote>
Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund
</quote>
, consisting of such
amounts as may be—
</text>
<paragraph id="H09A956EC1B0E45569B30F6F701202BFA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
appropriated to
the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund as provided in this section,
or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF007373CB6484B7EAA3E508526490064">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
credited to the Safe and Efficient Vehicle
Trust Fund as provided in section 9602(b).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HDEF323066F224D34ACCF6A87A706C1D6">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer to Safe
and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund of amounts equivalent to certain
taxes
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
There are hereby
appropriated to the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund amounts equivalent to
the taxes received in the Treasury under section 4481(a) which are attributable
to the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section 127(j) of title
23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the Interstate System with a
gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H87BED87FFD094AC5B9E3F05CF5E3F88B">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Expenditures
from Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Amounts in the Safe and Efficient Vehicle
Trust Fund shall be available, as provided by appropriations Acts, for fiscal
years beginning 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section for
projects eligible for assistance under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/23/171">
section 171(c)
</external-xref>
of title 23, United
States
Code.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4E4C4E08610544D487C1E2956A806262">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendments
</header>
<paragraph id="HF847B0B9D94E4112860E6391894FE23B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Paragraph (1) of
section 9503(b) of such Code is amended by striking the period at the end and
inserting
<quote>
, and taxes received under section 4481 shall be determined
without regard to those received in the Treasury under section 4481(a) which
are attributable to the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section
127(j) of title 23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the
Interstate System with a gross weight in excess of 80,000
pounds.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7C59FC29B9354E2E9E88B294B67D7DCB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The table of sections for subchapter A of
chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2B5DC85B07554045839745480AA5AE3E" style="OLC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">
Sec. 9512. Safe and Efficient Vehicle
Trust Fund.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H3497724DFBF64384B692E1FE9A7E906B">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 612 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Michaud (for himself, Mr. Ribble , Mr. Walz , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Schrader , and Mr. Young of Alaska ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the Interstate System, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2013 . 2. Modernized weight limitations for certain vehicles Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Additional exception to weight requirements (1) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a), a State may authorize a vehicle with a maximum gross weight, including all enforcement tolerances, that exceeds the maximum gross weight otherwise applicable under subsection (a) to operate on the Interstate System routes in the State, if— (A) the vehicle is equipped with at least 6 axles; (B) the weight of any single axle on the vehicle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances; (C) the weight of any tandem axle on the vehicle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances; (D) the weight of any group of 3 or more axles on the vehicle does not exceed 51,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances; and (E) the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 97,000 pounds, including enforcement tolerances. (2) Special Rules (A) Other exceptions not affected This subsection shall not restrict— (i) a vehicle that may operate under any other provision of this section or another Federal law; or (ii) a State’s authority with respect to a vehicle that may operate under any other provision of this section or another Federal law. (B) Increase in axle weight requirement A State may authorize a vehicle to exceed the maximum axle weight requirements under any one axle grouping in subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) by not more than 2,000 pounds. (3) State authorization A State seeking to authorize a vehicle to operate on the Interstate System routes within its boundaries under paragraph (1) or to increase the maximum axle weight requirements under paragraph (2) shall do so pursuant to authority provided under the laws of the State. (4) Reporting requirements (A) Annual report If a State authorizes vehicles described in paragraph (1) to operate on highway routes in the State in a fiscal year, the State shall submit to the Secretary for the fiscal year an annual report at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, the following: (i) An identification of highway routes in the State, including routes not on the Interstate System, on which the State authorizes vehicles described in paragraph (1) to operate. (ii) A description of the operating requirements and gross vehicle weight limits applicable to the vehicles described in paragraph (1). (iii) Safety statistics, including estimated vehicle miles traveled data, concerning the vehicles described in paragraph (1). (B) Public availability The Secretary shall make all information required under subparagraph (A) available to the public. (5) Termination The Secretary may terminate the operation of vehicles authorized under this subsection on a specific Interstate System route segment if the Secretary determines that such operation poses an unreasonable safety risk based on an engineering analysis or an analysis of safety data or any other applicable data the Secretary may use. (6) Waiver of highway funding reduction Notwithstanding subsection (a), the total amount of funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(1) for any period may not be reduced under subsection (a) if the State authorizes a vehicle described in paragraph (1) to operate on the Interstate System in the State in accordance with this subsection or subsection (k). (k) Vehicles lawfully operating on December 31, 2012 In addition to authority otherwise provided to a State under this section, a State may permit a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight that could have been lawfully operated on the Interstate System in the State on December 31, 2012, to operate on the Interstate System in that State upon the date of enactment of this subsection. . 3. Safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 171. Safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program in accordance with this section. (b) Apportionment of funds to eligible States (1) In general On October 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall apportion, in accordance with paragraph (2), the sums made available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund for that fiscal year to carry out this section. (2) Ratio to eligible States The sums made available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund shall be apportioned among eligible States in a ratio that— (A) the total vehicle miles traveled on Interstate System highways by vehicles authorized to travel on such highways pursuant to section 127(j) in each eligible State, as determined by the Secretary; bears to (B) the total vehicle miles traveled on Interstate System highways by vehicles authorized to travel on such highways pursuant to section 127(j) in all eligible States, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Eligible Projects An eligible State that receives an apportionment in a fiscal year under subsection (b) shall use the amounts of the apportionment for bridge projects eligible for assistance under this chapter that are located on the Interstate System. (d) Contract Authority Funds made available out of the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund to carry out this section shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if the funds were made available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account). (e) Eligible State defined In this section, the term eligible State means a State that authorizes a vehicle described in section 127(j) to operate on the Interstate System within its borders. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 171. Safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program. . 4. Safe and efficient vehicle charges (a) In general Subsection (a) of section 4481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: In the case of the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section 127(j) of title 23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the Interstate System with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds, in lieu of the rate in the table, the rate shall be equal to the lesser of— (1) $100 per year, plus $22 for each 1,000 pounds (or fraction thereof) in excess of 55,000 pounds, or (2) $800 per year. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable periods beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund (a) In general Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to the trust fund code) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9512. Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund (a) Creation of fund There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund , consisting of such amounts as may be— (1) appropriated to the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund as provided in this section, or (2) credited to the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund as provided in section 9602(b). (b) Transfer to Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund of amounts equivalent to certain taxes There are hereby appropriated to the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the taxes received in the Treasury under section 4481(a) which are attributable to the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section 127(j) of title 23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the Interstate System with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds. (c) Expenditures from Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund Amounts in the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund shall be available, as provided by appropriations Acts, for fiscal years beginning 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section for projects eligible for assistance under section 171(c) of title 23, United States Code. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Paragraph (1) of section 9503(b) of such Code is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , and taxes received under section 4481 shall be determined without regard to those received in the Treasury under section 4481(a) which are attributable to the use of any highway motor vehicle described in section 127(j) of title 23, United States Code, if that vehicle is used on the Interstate System with a gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds. . (2) The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 9512. Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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113 HR 613 IH: Systemic Risk Mitigation Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-12
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I
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 613
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Campbell
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Financial
Services
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A BILL
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To establish a market-based trigger to determine the
capital adequacy of bank holding companies and decrease systemic risk, and for
other purposes.
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1.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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<short-title>
Systemic Risk Mitigation
Act
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.
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2.
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<header>
Definitions
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In this Act:
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(1)
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<header>
Average daily
closing price
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(A)
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<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
average daily closing price
</term>
means
the average daily closing price of a credit default swap on long-term
subordinated debt of a bank holding company during a 30-day period.
</text>
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(B)
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<header>
Regulations
</header>
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The Board, through regulations, shall
develop a method to determine the daily closing price of a credit default swap
on long-term subordinated debt of a bank holding company and shall calculate
the average daily closing price accordingly.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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(2)
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<header>
Bank holding
company
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
bank
holding company
</term>
has the same meaning given such term in section 2 of the
Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (
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12 U.S.C. 1841
</external-xref>
), but shall only include such
companies with total consolidated assets greater than or equal to
$50,000,000,000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB9B820F58F3C497CA84F3195009F016A">
<enum>
(3)
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<header>
Board
</header>
<text>
The
term
<term>
Board
</term>
means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System.
</text>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Credit default
swap
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
credit
default swap
</term>
has the same meaning given the term
<term>
swap
agreement
</term>
in section 206A of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 78c
nt).
</text>
</paragraph>
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(5)
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<header>
Long-term
subordinated debt
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The term
<term>
long-term subordinated debt
</term>
means unsecured bonds or other debt
instruments issued by a bank holding company that—
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
is subordinated to
the claims of depositors or general creditors; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
has a maturity
date not less than 5 years.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA24AE0D226EC479FA66F389B1E62BAE9">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Stress
test
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
stress test
</term>
means an evaluation
designed by the Board to determine whether a bank holding company—
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
has
the capital, on a total consolidated basis, necessary to absorb losses as a
result of adverse economic conditions; and
</text>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
is sufficiently capitalized to meet
systemically important obligations.
</text>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
systemically important
obligation
</term>
shall be defined in regulations prescribed by the
Board.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Tier 1
capital
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
tier 1
capital
</term>
has the same meaning given in part 225 of title 12, Code of
Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, or any
successor thereto.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Market-based
trigger to determine adequacy of capital
</header>
<subsection id="H158A13A02D8C4E3190175FC3F2EE51CF">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Market-Based
trigger
</header>
<paragraph id="H0C4F7CC2E9FD4B908701F924F6FA9F03">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Greater than 50
basis points
</header>
<subparagraph id="HEE87664FBAE6482AB419760E52D0BCC5">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case that the
average daily closing price exceeds 50 basis points—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Board shall notify the bank holding
company that it needs to raise additional tier 1 capital in order to reduce
such closing price below 50 basis points;
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
not
later than 14 days (or less if the Board makes a determination that conditions
warrant a shorter period of time) after such notification under clause (i),
such company shall submit to the Board an action plan detailing how the company
intends on remediating its capital deficiency;
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
such company has 30 days to implement the
plan submitted under clause (ii) after such plan is approved by the Board;
and
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
if
after the end of the 30-day period described in clause (iii) the average daily
closing price exceeds 50 basis points, the Board and such company shall repeat
clause (i) through (iii) until such closing price is less than or equal to 50
basis points.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
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(B)
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<header>
Appeal
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A bank holding
company may appeal the findings of the Board under subparagraph (A) and request
that the Board conduct a stress test.
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Tolling
</header>
<text>
An
appeal made pursuant to clause (i) shall toll any deadline specified under
subparagraph (A) until the conclusion of the appeals process.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H94DD7434237F40F985A148DBC746C587">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<header>
Capital
deficiency
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If the Board
determines, after conducting a stress test pursuant to clause (i), that the
bank holding company has a capital deficiency, the Board and the bank holding
company shall repeat clause (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) in accordance
with clause (iv) of such subparagraph.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0EA66DBC39BF43088885970E208EF70A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Greater than 75
basis points
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case that
the average daily closing price exceeds 75 basis points—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8CB43D2626E243CBBAAD9C924D13709D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Board shall notify the bank holding
company in accordance with clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3F23ECBB847C4442B93B140B42DCA63E">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
such company shall submit and implement an
action plan in accordance with clause (ii) and (iii) of paragraph
(1)(A);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB369CEA4495649B2BB22AE857071D535">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the Board may
suspend or limit dividends paid by the bank holding company until such
company’s average daily closing price is less than or equal to 50 basis
points;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE6953C8B407A4365A6AF8F8A4790B9D0">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the Board shall
notify the company that it will be placed into receivership in accordance with
paragraph (3) if the average daily closing price exceeds 100 basis
points;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC2A3AFA8C6DF449B8154181AFFA8C173">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Board shall conduct a stress test;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1B8B2BBD9D864DE5935969A531AA2777">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
if the Board determines, after conducting a
stress test pursuant to subparagraph (E), that such company has a capital
deficiency, not later than 14 days (or less if the Board makes a determination
that conditions warrant a shorter period of time) after such stress test is
completed, such company shall submit and implement an action plan in accordance
with clause (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (1)(A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9CCB08B954A34AC584E9A2D3826634FF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Greater than 100
basis points
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In the case that
the average daily closing price exceeds 100 basis points, the Board shall place
the company into receivership in accordance with the orderly liquidation
authority provided under title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/12/5381">
12 U.S.C. 5381 et seq.
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H12E6DC61909640129A81037CBB58F9DC">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Failure To
submit action plan
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A failure
by a bank holding company to submit an action plan pursuant to subsection (a)
within the time period required under such subsection shall result in the Board
placing such company into receivership as described in subsection
(a)(3).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7E9F4B3ADF13455A9E58A58580590DE4">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on
claims for holders of long-Term subordinated debt
</header>
<text>
Any entity that
is a holder of long-term subordinated debt of a bank holding company that has
been placed into receivership pursuant to this section shall receive the lesser
of—
</text>
<paragraph id="H69CD5611F8854713AC3B0086FD31DCA7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
80 percent of the
face value of such debt; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3AA161934BC047A4AA9D0E3E70877616">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the residual value
of such company after all other claims of other creditors have been
satisfied.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD74067A435DE4F98823212C626F3E19B">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Subordinated
debt requirement
</header>
<paragraph id="H8A69AEC63D044ED3924DCBF7451A90ED">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Board shall require each bank holding company to
issue and maintain long-term subordinated debt in an amount greater than or
equal to 15 percent of the total consolidated assets of such company.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H44EC16C9B33A4FAFB3EA2BAEEABF8B77">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Deadline
</header>
<text>
A
bank holding company shall meet the requirement set forth in paragraph (1) no
later than the effective date of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H97FA93F3839F4307B75BB627C4F62965">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Failure to meet
requirement
</header>
<text>
If a bank holding company fails to meet the
requirement set forth in paragraph (1), such company shall submit a plan to the
Board describing the steps the company will take to meet such requirement.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H520469DC813A41C8839EE17286ABA7DA">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
This section shall take effect 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H5967F0B20AE14236A5FDE69761B8BD02">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Repeal
</header>
<subsection id="HD3B391B83EC1471DA3BC27C1796199A6">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Prohibitions on
proprietary trading
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/12/1851">
12 U.S.C. 1851
</external-xref>
) is repealed.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H22CB14E670C847B2AEBC4BBA4A01468F">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Enhanced
Prudential Standards
</header>
<text>
Section 165 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/12/5365">
12 U.S.C. 5365
</external-xref>
) is repealed.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Campbell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To establish a market-based trigger to determine the capital adequacy of bank holding companies and decrease systemic risk, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Systemic Risk Mitigation Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Average daily closing price (A) In general The term average daily closing price means the average daily closing price of a credit default swap on long-term subordinated debt of a bank holding company during a 30-day period. (B) Regulations The Board, through regulations, shall develop a method to determine the daily closing price of a credit default swap on long-term subordinated debt of a bank holding company and shall calculate the average daily closing price accordingly. (2) Bank holding company The term bank holding company has the same meaning given such term in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1841 ), but shall only include such companies with total consolidated assets greater than or equal to $50,000,000,000. (3) Board The term Board means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. (4) Credit default swap The term credit default swap has the same meaning given the term swap agreement in section 206A of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 78c nt). (5) Long-term subordinated debt The term long-term subordinated debt means unsecured bonds or other debt instruments issued by a bank holding company that— (A) is subordinated to the claims of depositors or general creditors; and (B) has a maturity date not less than 5 years. (6) Stress test (A) In general The term stress test means an evaluation designed by the Board to determine whether a bank holding company— (i) has the capital, on a total consolidated basis, necessary to absorb losses as a result of adverse economic conditions; and (ii) is sufficiently capitalized to meet systemically important obligations. (B) Regulations The term systemically important obligation shall be defined in regulations prescribed by the Board. (7) Tier 1 capital The term tier 1 capital has the same meaning given in part 225 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, or any successor thereto. 3. Market-based trigger to determine adequacy of capital (a) Market-Based trigger (1) Greater than 50 basis points (A) In general In the case that the average daily closing price exceeds 50 basis points— (i) the Board shall notify the bank holding company that it needs to raise additional tier 1 capital in order to reduce such closing price below 50 basis points; (ii) not later than 14 days (or less if the Board makes a determination that conditions warrant a shorter period of time) after such notification under clause (i), such company shall submit to the Board an action plan detailing how the company intends on remediating its capital deficiency; (iii) such company has 30 days to implement the plan submitted under clause (ii) after such plan is approved by the Board; and (iv) if after the end of the 30-day period described in clause (iii) the average daily closing price exceeds 50 basis points, the Board and such company shall repeat clause (i) through (iii) until such closing price is less than or equal to 50 basis points. (B) Appeal (i) In general A bank holding company may appeal the findings of the Board under subparagraph (A) and request that the Board conduct a stress test. (ii) Tolling An appeal made pursuant to clause (i) shall toll any deadline specified under subparagraph (A) until the conclusion of the appeals process. (iii) Capital deficiency If the Board determines, after conducting a stress test pursuant to clause (i), that the bank holding company has a capital deficiency, the Board and the bank holding company shall repeat clause (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) in accordance with clause (iv) of such subparagraph. (2) Greater than 75 basis points In the case that the average daily closing price exceeds 75 basis points— (A) the Board shall notify the bank holding company in accordance with clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A); (B) such company shall submit and implement an action plan in accordance with clause (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (1)(A); (C) the Board may suspend or limit dividends paid by the bank holding company until such company’s average daily closing price is less than or equal to 50 basis points; (D) the Board shall notify the company that it will be placed into receivership in accordance with paragraph (3) if the average daily closing price exceeds 100 basis points; (E) the Board shall conduct a stress test; and (F) if the Board determines, after conducting a stress test pursuant to subparagraph (E), that such company has a capital deficiency, not later than 14 days (or less if the Board makes a determination that conditions warrant a shorter period of time) after such stress test is completed, such company shall submit and implement an action plan in accordance with clause (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (1)(A). (3) Greater than 100 basis points In the case that the average daily closing price exceeds 100 basis points, the Board shall place the company into receivership in accordance with the orderly liquidation authority provided under title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5381 et seq. ). (b) Failure To submit action plan A failure by a bank holding company to submit an action plan pursuant to subsection (a) within the time period required under such subsection shall result in the Board placing such company into receivership as described in subsection (a)(3). (c) Limitation on claims for holders of long-Term subordinated debt Any entity that is a holder of long-term subordinated debt of a bank holding company that has been placed into receivership pursuant to this section shall receive the lesser of— (1) 80 percent of the face value of such debt; or (2) the residual value of such company after all other claims of other creditors have been satisfied. (d) Subordinated debt requirement (1) In general The Board shall require each bank holding company to issue and maintain long-term subordinated debt in an amount greater than or equal to 15 percent of the total consolidated assets of such company. (2) Deadline A bank holding company shall meet the requirement set forth in paragraph (1) no later than the effective date of this section. (3) Failure to meet requirement If a bank holding company fails to meet the requirement set forth in paragraph (1), such company shall submit a plan to the Board describing the steps the company will take to meet such requirement. (e) Effective date This section shall take effect 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Repeal (a) Prohibitions on proprietary trading Section 13 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851 ) is repealed. (b) Enhanced Prudential Standards Section 165 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5365 ) is repealed. |
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113 HR 614 IH: American Discoveries and American Jobs Commission Act of 2013
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2013-02-12
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 614
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Fattah
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introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology
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A BILL
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To establish the Commission on American Discoveries and
American Jobs to study and recommend improvements to the Federal funding of
research.
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1.
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<header>
Short title
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<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
American Discoveries and American Jobs
Commission Act of 2013
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</quote>
.
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2.
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<header>
Establishment
</header>
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There is established a commission to be
known as the
<quote>
Commission on American Discoveries and American
Jobs
</quote>
(in this Act referred to as the
<term>
Commission
</term>
).
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3.
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<header>
Findings
</header>
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Congress finds the following:
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
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<text>
The Federal
Government is estimated to have spent $147,400,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 on
research and development (not including funds allocated under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/111/5">
Public Law 111–5
</external-xref>
)) to meet the mission
requirements of the Federal departments and agencies.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Federal Government
research and development has led to new products and processes for the
commercial marketplace, including antibiotics, plastics, airplanes, computers,
microwaves, and bioengineered drugs.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA356DE7FA50340ECBE0231BE0EF4B7CF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
There are many
other technologies and techniques generated in the Federal laboratory system
that could have market value if further developed by the industrial community,
and the knowledge base created by the research and development activities of
such system can serve as a foundation for additional commercially relevant
efforts in the private sector.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H725AAF41AD4A4F95991ABD914027FA93">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
Technological
progress is responsible for up to half the growth of the United States economy
and is the principal driving force behind long-term economic growth and
increases in our standard of living.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2DED33AF2C2C4AC981355FBDBA275EDB">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
It is only through
commercialization, a function of the business sector, that a significant
stimulus to economic growth occurs. Thus, there is congressional interest in
accelerating development and commercialization activities in the private sector
through legislation.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H403BF7CB9D17490D941F473320534A53">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
Royalties derived
from intellectual property rights provide the academic community a way to
support further research and the business sector a means to obtain a return on
their financial contributions to such research.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<section id="H3225D346F8FE4782BA177CBABB772199">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Duties of
Commission
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission shall conduct a study to
examine—
</text>
<paragraph id="H6E0DEB3FA4B74F60B0212DD70C300E06">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the state of
technology transfer from federally funded research to the private
sector;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H929B211E71CF49AAA0C9AA6D21A077A9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the possibilities
for the Federal Government to collect royalties from early research that leads
to the commercialization of a profitable product or technology;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7DBBA72084ED4B18A31040E567E98E09">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
the potential
adverse consequences of such royalties on technology transfer,
commercialization, and economic growth; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H73FB47DB6F54402582165698F4F5F3C7">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
the potential
benefits of reinvesting revenues from Federal royalties into science,
technology, engineering, and math education, and seeding future federally
funded research;
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA721EB1989E84173B127C2E24BC581F5">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not
later than one year after the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission
shall submit to Congress a written report of the results of the study conducted
under subsection (a) and recommendations of regulatory and statutory changes
that would enable the Federal Government to—
</text>
<paragraph id="H712D8BF7CDCF4FC3B678868B6502E4F3">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
claim royalties
from the investment of the Federal Government in early research;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H349849E2226942CAB9C2A82F7FE24E55">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
reinvest such
royalties in science, technology, engineering, and math education and future
Federal research;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9308A54D0B664FB4A1C33D41393DD81F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
ensure products
resulting from Federal research are manufactured in the United States;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC61FC72143D64CB1971107A7EFF81A3C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
affix a symbol,
marker, or insignia on commercialized products to show that they had originated
from federally supported research.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H501FE7780E004D9DB03A4ECD936DD1FE">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Staff of
Commission; experts and consultants
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Staff
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission may, without regard to
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5311">
section 5311(b)
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code, appoint and fix the
compensation of such personnel as the Commission considers appropriate.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H63FCA2DDC9CB4BF78EA91CAA49E2A6B2">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability of
Certain Civil Service Laws
</header>
<text>
The staff of the Commission may be
appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code,
governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title
relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the
compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equal to
the annual rate of basic pay payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5332">
section 5332
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE7A0D78BEE3549D0ABF59DDC01CEF105">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Experts and
Consultants
</header>
<text>
The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent
services of experts and consultants under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/3109">
section 3109(b)
</external-xref>
of title 5, United
States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of
the maximum annual rate of basic pay under section 5332 of such title.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
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<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Membership
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Number and
appointment
</header>
<paragraph id="H9AF0F061E9BC448E92F5723219D479EE">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Appointment
</header>
<text>
The
Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed, not later than 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, as follows:
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Three members
shall be appointed by the President.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB3A1057AB5F549E6A896600199FD8E48">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Two members shall
be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H39912C33A29E49BC9AF0C782B12704E6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
One member shall
be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE0ECBC98773C47A1BD1572713A4BE322">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
Two members shall
be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFF821B06B6C64F4C89E05CE0796431E2">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
One member shall
be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4A61F343FFF149D8B3F9F1E7C02DC489">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Qualifications
</header>
<text>
All
members of the Commission shall be persons who are especially qualified to
serve on the Commission by virtue of their education, training, or experience,
particularly in the fields of scientific research and commercialization.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HAD9D09E002024868B1CFB1D118554E7A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Terms
</header>
<text>
Each
member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H26A5C76EA36149BEA252CDF70ED066BA">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Vacancies
</header>
<text>
A
vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission and
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was
made.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1DD40200B378493AA1A229872234A33A">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Compensation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Members of the Commission shall be awarded
compensation as follows:
</text>
<paragraph id="H9E2E6DF973AD45A89D435DACD2104EEA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Rates of
pay
</header>
<text>
Except as provided in paragraph (2), members shall each be
paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
for grade GS–15 of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time)
during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the
Commission.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC71EA95F6359402388330467764B2D9E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition of
compensation of Federal employees
</header>
<text>
Members of the Commission who
are full-time officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress
may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their
service on the Commission.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8DB519BF50BF4651BCBF1DAF4CDB19C6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Travel
Expenses
</header>
<text>
Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per
diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under
subchapter I of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/5/57">
chapter 57
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE9D6A06CBFAD4AB0A22A988E2D2E3542">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Quorum
</header>
<text>
Four
members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may
hold hearings.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBA3CD896C3AB4DF39CFC3CA921EB1366">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Chair; Vice
Chair
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission shall
elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The term of office of the
Chair and Vice Chair shall be for the life of the Commission.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H96C21F87D1BE448E88E974735A4FC2DC">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Meetings
</header>
<text>
The
Commission shall meet at the call of the President not later than 120 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act or not later than 30 days after the
date on which legislation is enacted making appropriations available to carry
out this Act, whichever date is later.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H4DAA90C5B3DA434589F7362E4CE7A26A">
<enum>
7.
</enum>
<header>
Powers of
Commission
</header>
<subsection id="H21A8E6549CD54C80A5BE312C4BD20269">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Hearings and
sessions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Commission may,
for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times
and places, take testimony, and receive evidence relating to any matter under
investigation by the Commission. The Commission may refer requests for
testimony or evidence that are not fulfilled to the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5CDE4F36A9F642A68CC1FDD6CA249CCE">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Powers of
Members and agents
</header>
<text>
Any member or agent of the Commission may, if
authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is
authorized to take by this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H52B1C727180D428F939618B063B2F7CF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Obtaining
Official Data
</header>
<text>
The Commission may secure directly from any
department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to
carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair or Vice Chair of the Commission,
the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Commission.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9FA614A8069B4E56A49816ABE6E14BA5">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Administrative
Support Services
</header>
<text>
The Commission may enter into agreements with
the Administrator of General Services for procurement of financial and
administrative services necessary for the discharge of the duties of the
Commission. Payment for such services shall be made by reimbursement from funds
of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chair of the
Commission and the Administrator.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H12ECF60E43EC44AE8F433F6973503C83">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Contract
authority
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
To the extent or in
the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Commission may
contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for
supplies, services, and property.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HE2B29214BDFD456B896B467E775CED0E">
<enum>
8.
</enum>
<header>
Termination
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
The Commission shall terminate on the date
that is 90 days after the date on which the Commission submits the report
required under section 4(b).
</text>
</section>
<section id="HC0297D9BCAEE477EA30C1BDF90DBB08D">
<enum>
9.
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
Appropriations
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
There is
authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000 to carry out this Act.
</text>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 614 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Fattah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To establish the Commission on American Discoveries and American Jobs to study and recommend improvements to the Federal funding of research.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Discoveries and American Jobs Commission Act of 2013 . 2. Establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on American Discoveries and American Jobs (in this Act referred to as the Commission ). 3. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Federal Government is estimated to have spent $147,400,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 on research and development (not including funds allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ( Public Law 111–5 )) to meet the mission requirements of the Federal departments and agencies. (2) Federal Government research and development has led to new products and processes for the commercial marketplace, including antibiotics, plastics, airplanes, computers, microwaves, and bioengineered drugs. (3) There are many other technologies and techniques generated in the Federal laboratory system that could have market value if further developed by the industrial community, and the knowledge base created by the research and development activities of such system can serve as a foundation for additional commercially relevant efforts in the private sector. (4) Technological progress is responsible for up to half the growth of the United States economy and is the principal driving force behind long-term economic growth and increases in our standard of living. (5) It is only through commercialization, a function of the business sector, that a significant stimulus to economic growth occurs. Thus, there is congressional interest in accelerating development and commercialization activities in the private sector through legislation. (6) Royalties derived from intellectual property rights provide the academic community a way to support further research and the business sector a means to obtain a return on their financial contributions to such research. 4. Duties of Commission (a) Study The Commission shall conduct a study to examine— (1) the state of technology transfer from federally funded research to the private sector; (2) the possibilities for the Federal Government to collect royalties from early research that leads to the commercialization of a profitable product or technology; (3) the potential adverse consequences of such royalties on technology transfer, commercialization, and economic growth; and (4) the potential benefits of reinvesting revenues from Federal royalties into science, technology, engineering, and math education, and seeding future federally funded research; (b) Report Not later than one year after the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall submit to Congress a written report of the results of the study conducted under subsection (a) and recommendations of regulatory and statutory changes that would enable the Federal Government to— (1) claim royalties from the investment of the Federal Government in early research; (2) reinvest such royalties in science, technology, engineering, and math education and future Federal research; (3) ensure products resulting from Federal research are manufactured in the United States; and (4) affix a symbol, marker, or insignia on commercialized products to show that they had originated from federally supported research. 5. Staff of Commission; experts and consultants (a) Staff The Commission may, without regard to section 5311(b) of title 5, United States Code, appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as the Commission considers appropriate. (b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws The staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equal to the annual rate of basic pay payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Experts and Consultants The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay under section 5332 of such title. 6. Membership (a) Number and appointment (1) Appointment The Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, as follows: (A) Three members shall be appointed by the President. (B) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (C) One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (D) Two members shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate. (E) One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (2) Qualifications All members of the Commission shall be persons who are especially qualified to serve on the Commission by virtue of their education, training, or experience, particularly in the fields of scientific research and commercialization. (b) Terms Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (c) Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Compensation Members of the Commission shall be awarded compensation as follows: (1) Rates of pay Except as provided in paragraph (2), members shall each be paid at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for grade GS–15 of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission. (2) Prohibition of compensation of Federal employees Members of the Commission who are full-time officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Commission. (3) Travel Expenses Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Quorum Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. (f) Chair; Vice Chair The Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The term of office of the Chair and Vice Chair shall be for the life of the Commission. (g) Meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the President not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act or not later than 30 days after the date on which legislation is enacted making appropriations available to carry out this Act, whichever date is later. 7. Powers of Commission (a) Hearings and sessions The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence relating to any matter under investigation by the Commission. The Commission may refer requests for testimony or evidence that are not fulfilled to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (b) Powers of Members and agents Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section. (c) Obtaining Official Data The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair or Vice Chair of the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission. (d) Administrative Support Services The Commission may enter into agreements with the Administrator of General Services for procurement of financial and administrative services necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission. Payment for such services shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chair of the Commission and the Administrator. (e) Contract authority To the extent or in the amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for supplies, services, and property. 8. Termination The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Commission submits the report required under section 4(b). 9. Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000 to carry out this Act. |
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113 HR 615 IH: Market Based Manufacturing Incentives Act of 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-12
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 615
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Honda
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(for himself,
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Mr. Cicilline
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,
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Mr. Conyers
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,
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Mr. Grijalva
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, and
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Mr. Michaud
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) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Ways and Means
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A BILL
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide market-based manufacturing incentives, and for other purposes.
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1.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Market Based Manufacturing Incentives Act of 2013
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.
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2.
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Credit for retail purchase of certain domestic products
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(a)
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In general
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Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of
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chapter 1
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of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
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30E.
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<header>
Domestic manufacturing consumer credit
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(a)
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Allowance of credit
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There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for any taxable year an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the aggregate amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer for specified products during any portion such taxable year which is part of the eligible period.
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(b)
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Applicable percentage; eligible period
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<text>
For purposes of this section—
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(1)
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Applicable percentage
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<text>
The term
<term>
applicable percentage
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means, with respect to any specified product, the percentage (not less than 5 percent nor more than 20 percent) determined by the Commission under subsection (e)(4) with respect to such product.
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(2)
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Eligible period
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The term
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eligible period
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means, with respect to any specified product, the period (not less than 5 years nor more than 10 years) determined by the Commission under subsection (e)(5) with respect to such product.
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(3)
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Separate application to each specified product
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Subsection (a) shall be applied separately with respect to each of the specified products designated under subsection (e).
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(c)
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Specified product
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<text>
For purposes of this section—
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(1)
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<header>
In general
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The term
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specified product
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means any designated domestic product—
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(A)
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the original use of which commences with the taxpayer, and
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(B)
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which is acquired by the taxpayer for use or lease, but not for resale.
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(2)
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<header>
Designated domestic product
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The term
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designated domestic product
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means any designated product which has been certified by the Secretary as—
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(A)
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having been assembled in the United States, and
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(B)
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consisting at least 60 percent of components assembled or otherwise arising in the United States.
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(3)
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Designated product
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The term
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designated product
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means the 10 products designated by the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, under subsection (e).
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(d)
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<header>
Application with other credits
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(1)
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<header>
Business credit treated as part of general business credit
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So much of the credit which would be allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year (determined without regard to this subsection) that is attributable to property used by the taxpayer in the conduct of a trade or business shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)).
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(2)
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<header>
Personal credit
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For purposes of this title, the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year (determined after application of paragraph (1)) shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart A for such taxable year.
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(e)
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<header>
Selection of designated products
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(1)
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<header>
In general
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The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall designate 10 products for purposes of this section.
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(2)
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<header>
Eligible products
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<text>
A product shall not be eligible for designation under this section unless—
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(A)
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such product represents a technological innovation, and
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(B)
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the designation of such product has the potential to produce substantial long-term job opportunities in the United States.
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(3)
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<header>
Criteria for designation
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<text>
In making designations of products under this subsection, the Secretary shall take into consideration—
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(A)
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<text>
the number of jobs in the United States that the Secretary estimates will result (directly and indirectly) from the designation of such product, and
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(B)
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<text>
the speed with which such jobs are likely to be created.
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(4)
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<header>
Determination of credit percentage
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The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall determine the applicable percentage which applies for purposes of subsection (a) with respect to each product designated under this subsection. Such percentage shall not be less than 5 percent and shall not be more than 20 percent. Such percentage shall be determined on the basis of the incentive needed with respect to each such product taking into account the market factors with respect to such product.
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(5)
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<header>
Determination of period during which credit allowed
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The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall determine the eligible period which applies for purposes of subsection (a) with respect to each product designated under this subsection. Such period shall not be less than 5 years and shall not be more than 10 years. Such period shall be determined on the basis of the incentive needed with respect to each such product taking into account the market factors with respect to such product.
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(f)
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<header>
Other definitions and special rules
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<text>
For purposes of this section—
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(1)
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Commission
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<text>
The term
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Commission
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means the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission established under section 3 of the
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Market Based Manufacturing Incentives Act of 2013
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.
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(2)
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<header>
Reduction in basis
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For purposes of this subtitle, the basis of any property for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of such credit so allowed (determined without regard to subsection (d)).
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(3)
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<header>
No double benefit
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The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter with respect to any property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) for such property (determined without regard to subsection (d)).
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<enum>
(4)
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<header>
Property used by tax-exempt entity
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In the case of property whose use is described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 50(b) and which is not subject to a lease, the person who sold such property to the person or entity using such property shall be treated as the taxpayer that placed such vehicle in service, but only if such person clearly discloses to such person or entity in a document the amount of any credit allowable under subsection (a) with respect to such property (determined without regard to subsection (d)). For purposes of subsection (d), property to which this paragraph applies shall be treated as property used by the taxpayer in the conduct of a trade or business.
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(5)
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Property used outside United States, etc., not qualified
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No credit shall be allowable under subsection (a) with respect to any property referred to in section 50(b)(1).
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(6)
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<header>
Recapture
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The Secretary shall, by regulations, provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable under subsection (a) with respect to any property which ceases to be property eligible for such credit (including recapture in the case of a lease period of less than the economic life of the property).
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(7)
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<header>
Election to not take credit
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No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any vehicle if the taxpayer elects to not have this section apply to such property.
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(g)
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<header>
Termination
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This section shall not apply to property acquired after the date which is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section.
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(b)
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Conforming amendments
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(1)
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Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking
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plus
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at the end of paragraph (35), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting
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, plus
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, and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
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(37)
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the portion of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit to which section 30E(d)(1) applies.
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.
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(2)
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Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking
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and
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, and
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(38)
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to the extent provided in section 30E(f)(2).
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.
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(3)
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Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by inserting
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30E(f)(7),
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after
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30D(e)(4),
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.
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(4)
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The table of sections for subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
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Sec. 30E. Domestic manufacturing consumer credit.
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.
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(c)
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CBO report
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The Congressional Budget Office shall, during the 3d, 5th, and 7th years after the effective date of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit (described in subsection (d)), report to Congress on the economic effects of such credit. Such report shall include the aggregate value of the domestic manufacturing consumer credits determined with respect to taxpayers under
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section 30E
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of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and an estimate of the economic activity stimulated by such credits.
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(d)
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Effective date
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The amendments made by this section shall apply to property acquired after the date which is 1 year after the date on which the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission makes its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury under section 3(b) of this Act.
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3.
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<header>
Establishment of 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission
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(a)
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In general
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There is established a commission to be known as the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission.
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(b)
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Duties
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The Commission shall conduct research regarding appropriate products to make eligible for the tax credit provided by
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of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and shall make recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding which products should be designated for purposes of such section and the applicable percentage and eligible period which should be determined with respect to each such product. The commission shall make such recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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In general
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The Commission shall be composed of 10 members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act.
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Selection
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managing manufacturing companies, including businesses with fewer than 100 employees,
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conducting manufacturing-related research and development,
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commercialization of scientific innovation,
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managing supply chain providers,
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finance, and
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analyzing manufacturing policy and economic competitiveness.
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Terms
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Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.
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Vacancies
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A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
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Pay of members
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In general
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Members shall each be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay for grade GS–11 of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission.
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Prevention of conflicts of interest and nepotism
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(A)
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Agreement
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The Secretary of the Treasury shall not appoint any individual to be a member of the Commission unless such individual has first signed an agreement with the Secretary to prevent conflicts of interest and nepotism. Such agreement shall include a requirement that the individual comply with the provisions of subparagraph (B) and shall include such penalties for failure to so comply as the Secretary determines appropriate.
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A member of the Commission shall not, during the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit (described in section 2(d)), hold, directly or indirectly, any interest in any person associated with any designated product, any component of any designated product, or any equipment to manufacture any such product or component. An interest held in any fund held by such member shall be taken into account under the preceding sentence unless such fund is a broad-based index fund. Any interest held by such member prior to the beginning of such 5-year period which is not (consistent with the requirements of this subparagraph) permitted to be held during such period, shall be disposed of prior to such period.
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Chairperson
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The Chairperson of the Commission shall be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury (or his designee) at the time of appointment.
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Any staff of the Commission shall be appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
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Termination
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(1)
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In general
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Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commission shall terminate 30 days after making recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury described in subsection (b).
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(2)
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Extension
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At the request of the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee, the Commission shall continue in existence for such period as the Secretary may request but not later than 1 year after making such recommendations.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Honda (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Michaud ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide market-based manufacturing incentives, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Market Based Manufacturing Incentives Act of 2013 . 2. Credit for retail purchase of certain domestic products (a) In general Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 30E. Domestic manufacturing consumer credit (a) Allowance of credit There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for any taxable year an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the aggregate amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer for specified products during any portion such taxable year which is part of the eligible period. (b) Applicable percentage; eligible period For purposes of this section— (1) Applicable percentage The term applicable percentage means, with respect to any specified product, the percentage (not less than 5 percent nor more than 20 percent) determined by the Commission under subsection (e)(4) with respect to such product. (2) Eligible period The term eligible period means, with respect to any specified product, the period (not less than 5 years nor more than 10 years) determined by the Commission under subsection (e)(5) with respect to such product. (3) Separate application to each specified product Subsection (a) shall be applied separately with respect to each of the specified products designated under subsection (e). (c) Specified product For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term specified product means any designated domestic product— (A) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer, and (B) which is acquired by the taxpayer for use or lease, but not for resale. (2) Designated domestic product The term designated domestic product means any designated product which has been certified by the Secretary as— (A) having been assembled in the United States, and (B) consisting at least 60 percent of components assembled or otherwise arising in the United States. (3) Designated product The term designated product means the 10 products designated by the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, under subsection (e). (d) Application with other credits (1) Business credit treated as part of general business credit So much of the credit which would be allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year (determined without regard to this subsection) that is attributable to property used by the taxpayer in the conduct of a trade or business shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). (2) Personal credit For purposes of this title, the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year (determined after application of paragraph (1)) shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart A for such taxable year. (e) Selection of designated products (1) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall designate 10 products for purposes of this section. (2) Eligible products A product shall not be eligible for designation under this section unless— (A) such product represents a technological innovation, and (B) the designation of such product has the potential to produce substantial long-term job opportunities in the United States. (3) Criteria for designation In making designations of products under this subsection, the Secretary shall take into consideration— (A) the number of jobs in the United States that the Secretary estimates will result (directly and indirectly) from the designation of such product, and (B) the speed with which such jobs are likely to be created. (4) Determination of credit percentage The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall determine the applicable percentage which applies for purposes of subsection (a) with respect to each product designated under this subsection. Such percentage shall not be less than 5 percent and shall not be more than 20 percent. Such percentage shall be determined on the basis of the incentive needed with respect to each such product taking into account the market factors with respect to such product. (5) Determination of period during which credit allowed The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall determine the eligible period which applies for purposes of subsection (a) with respect to each product designated under this subsection. Such period shall not be less than 5 years and shall not be more than 10 years. Such period shall be determined on the basis of the incentive needed with respect to each such product taking into account the market factors with respect to such product. (f) Other definitions and special rules For purposes of this section— (1) Commission The term Commission means the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission established under section 3 of the Market Based Manufacturing Incentives Act of 2013 . (2) Reduction in basis For purposes of this subtitle, the basis of any property for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of such credit so allowed (determined without regard to subsection (d)). (3) No double benefit The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter with respect to any property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) for such property (determined without regard to subsection (d)). (4) Property used by tax-exempt entity In the case of property whose use is described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 50(b) and which is not subject to a lease, the person who sold such property to the person or entity using such property shall be treated as the taxpayer that placed such vehicle in service, but only if such person clearly discloses to such person or entity in a document the amount of any credit allowable under subsection (a) with respect to such property (determined without regard to subsection (d)). For purposes of subsection (d), property to which this paragraph applies shall be treated as property used by the taxpayer in the conduct of a trade or business. (5) Property used outside United States, etc., not qualified No credit shall be allowable under subsection (a) with respect to any property referred to in section 50(b)(1). (6) Recapture The Secretary shall, by regulations, provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable under subsection (a) with respect to any property which ceases to be property eligible for such credit (including recapture in the case of a lease period of less than the economic life of the property). (7) Election to not take credit No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any vehicle if the taxpayer elects to not have this section apply to such property. (g) Termination This section shall not apply to property acquired after the date which is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting , plus , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (37) the portion of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit to which section 30E(d)(1) applies. . (2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (36), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (37) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (38) to the extent provided in section 30E(f)(2). . (3) Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by inserting 30E(f)(7), after 30D(e)(4), . (4) The table of sections for subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 30E. Domestic manufacturing consumer credit. . (c) CBO report The Congressional Budget Office shall, during the 3d, 5th, and 7th years after the effective date of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit (described in subsection (d)), report to Congress on the economic effects of such credit. Such report shall include the aggregate value of the domestic manufacturing consumer credits determined with respect to taxpayers under section 30E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and an estimate of the economic activity stimulated by such credits. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property acquired after the date which is 1 year after the date on which the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission makes its recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury under section 3(b) of this Act. 3. Establishment of 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission (a) In general There is established a commission to be known as the 21st Century American Manufacturing Commission. (b) Duties The Commission shall conduct research regarding appropriate products to make eligible for the tax credit provided by section 30E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and shall make recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding which products should be designated for purposes of such section and the applicable percentage and eligible period which should be determined with respect to each such product. The commission shall make such recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Membership (1) In general The Commission shall be composed of 10 members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act. (2) Selection In determining who to appoint to the Commission, the Secretary of Treasury shall consider a geographically diverse group of individuals with experience in the areas of— (A) managing manufacturing companies, including businesses with fewer than 100 employees, (B) conducting manufacturing-related research and development, (C) commercialization of scientific innovation, (D) managing supply chain providers, (E) finance, and (F) analyzing manufacturing policy and economic competitiveness. (3) Political affiliation Not more than 5 members may be of the same political party. (4) Terms Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (5) Vacancies A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (6) Pay of members (A) In general Members shall each be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay for grade GS–11 of the General Schedule for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission. (B) Travel expenses Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (7) Prevention of conflicts of interest and nepotism (A) Agreement The Secretary of the Treasury shall not appoint any individual to be a member of the Commission unless such individual has first signed an agreement with the Secretary to prevent conflicts of interest and nepotism. Such agreement shall include a requirement that the individual comply with the provisions of subparagraph (B) and shall include such penalties for failure to so comply as the Secretary determines appropriate. (B) Requirements A member of the Commission shall not, during the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the domestic manufacturing consumer credit (described in section 2(d)), hold, directly or indirectly, any interest in any person associated with any designated product, any component of any designated product, or any equipment to manufacture any such product or component. An interest held in any fund held by such member shall be taken into account under the preceding sentence unless such fund is a broad-based index fund. Any interest held by such member prior to the beginning of such 5-year period which is not (consistent with the requirements of this subparagraph) permitted to be held during such period, shall be disposed of prior to such period. (d) Chairperson The Chairperson of the Commission shall be designated by the Secretary of the Treasury (or his designee) at the time of appointment. (e) Staff Any staff of the Commission shall be appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates. (f) Termination (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commission shall terminate 30 days after making recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury described in subsection (b). (2) Extension At the request of the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee, the Commission shall continue in existence for such period as the Secretary may request but not later than 1 year after making such recommendations. |
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113th CONGRESS
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Honda
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a
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This Act may be cited as the
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Scaling Up Manufacturing Act of
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Credit for
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In
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Subpart D of part IV
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45S.
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Manufacturing
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General
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For purposes of section
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credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to 25 percent of the qualified
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Eligible
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For purposes of this section, the term
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eligible
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which is engaged
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which is
headquartered in the United States,
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substantially all
of the management or administrative activities of which are performed in the
United States,
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which has not
(prior to placing into service the manufacturing facility designated for
purposes of this section) placed in service a dedicated commercial
manufacturing facility,
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with respect to
which all debt obligations issued by, and equity interests in, have a rating of
B minus (or its substantial equivalent) or higher from a credit rating agency
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally
recognized statistical rating organization (as defined in section 3(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
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(c)
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Qualified
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For purposes of this
section—
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(1)
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In
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The term
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qualified facility construction
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for the
construction of a facility (designated for purposes of this section by the
taxpayer at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall
prescribe) in the United States to manufacture a qualified product (including
amounts for professional services necessary for the planning of such
construction), and
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for the purchase
of specialized equipment for use at such facility and required for the
manufacture of such product.
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Qualified
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qualified product
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of the facility with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section,
the taxpayer has produced and sold to a bona fide purchaser, and such purchaser
has placed such product in service.
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Special
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For purposes of this section—
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Recapture
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In
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If, as of the close of any taxable year, there is a
recapture event with respect to any facility of the taxpayer with respect to
which a credit was allowed under this section, then the tax of the taxpayer
under this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by an amount equal
to the product of—
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the applicable
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the aggregate
decrease in the credits allowed under section 38 for all prior taxable years
which would have resulted if the qualified facility construction expenditures
of the taxpayer described in subsection (c)(1) with respect to such facility
had been zero.
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(B)
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Applicable
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(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection, the applicable recapture
percentage shall be determined in accordance with the following table:
</text>
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If the recapture event
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The applicable recapture percentage
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60
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</entry>
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</entry>
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20
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Years 6 and thereafter
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" rowsep="0">
0.
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Years
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of clause (i), year 1 shall
begin on the first day of the taxable year in which the facility with respect
to which a credit was allowed under this subsection was placed in
service.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H416203B1AE2E41999E6BAC827D007235">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Recapture
event
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this paragraph—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
A recapture event occurs with respect to any facility
if—
</text>
<subclause id="HA084188F9EC5430AA45D26CA15D6AD9E">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the taxpayer
becomes insolvent, or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H5B3383BA714E4FB6B647556315743A30">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the taxpayer
disposes of the facility to another person who, at this time of the
disposition, is not an eligible business.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H5F8F7AB234C14A10B2ACEE8B0FED36E3">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Special rule
for facilities not placed in service within 5 years
</header>
<text>
In the case
of a facility with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section
which is not placed in service before the close of the 5th taxable year
beginning after the first taxable year for which the credit was so allowed, a
recapture event shall be treated as having occurred with respect to such
facility in year 1.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H546FA40673A1435791A305ADDEFB1138">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Credit may be
assigned
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amount of
qualified facility construction expenditures with respect to a facility which
would (but for this paragraph) be taken into account under subsection (a) for
any taxable year by any person (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as the
<term>
initial taxpayer
</term>
)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6954ADAE8A7F4C64873B05B6D9278E98">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
may be taken into
account by any other person to whom such expenditures are assigned by the
initial taxpayer, and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDA10821D047340E1AA67C2EF1BFC38B6">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be taken
into account by initial taxpayer.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
Any person
to whom such expenditures are assigned under subparagraph (A) shall be treated
for purposes of this title as the taxpayer with respect to such
expenditures.
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB6A738C2850D4E999CA93FCDE4FDB060">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Controlled
group
</header>
<text>
All members of the same controlled group of corporations
(within the meaning of section 52(a)) and all persons under common control
(within the meaning of section 52(b)) shall be treated as 1 person for purposes
of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE486BC4CED9441EA956F843CE1153694">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Predecessor
</header>
<text>
Any
reference in this section to a corporation or partnership shall include a
reference to any predecessor of such corporation or partnership.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD141A656735A4FB6BB5F9C51AEC1C2BD">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Denial of double
benefit
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed
under this section in connection with any expenditure for any property, the
basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so
allowed.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF38777DF0D5E4311BE4147A5DA7B1794">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Denial of double
benefit
</header>
<text>
Section 280C of such Code is amended by inserting after
subsection (h) the following new subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H85228D4CB5CE4397BAEC0C66CB2BE60C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H439B11DCAF5E4201AA2A657AE3A6EDF9">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
Manufacturing
facility expenditures
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No
deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the expenses otherwise allowable
as a deduction taken into account in determining the credit under section 45S
for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the credit determined for
such taxable year under section
45S(a).
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H59F3A619F4524D289D665FB3338A284E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Credit To be
part of general business credit
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code
is amended by striking
<quote>
plus
</quote>
at the end of paragraph (35), by
striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting
<quote>
,
plus
</quote>
, and by inserting after paragraph (36) the following:
</text>
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<enum>
(37)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
manufacturing facility expenditure credit
determined under section
45S(a).
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H07D3558B71364D96AA83098AAF1C8821">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
Subsection (a) of section 1016 of such Code is amended
by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of paragraph (36), by striking the
period at the end of paragraph (37) and inserting
<quote>
, and
</quote>
, and by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
</text>
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<paragraph id="H60F54A48769B4CE49752844A7573F0DA">
<enum>
(38)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
to the extent provided in section
45S(d)(2).
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7CF55E7C770D45159C39D9D534EE8409">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts
paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 616 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Honda (for himself and Mr. Carney ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for qualified manufacturing facility construction costs.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Scaling Up Manufacturing Act of 2013 . 2. Credit for manufacturing facility costs (a) In general Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 45S. Manufacturing facility expenditures (a) General rule For purposes of section 38, in the case of an eligible business, the manufacturing facility expenditure credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to 25 percent of the qualified facility construction expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. (b) Eligible business For purposes of this section, the term eligible business means any corporation or partnership— (1) which is engaged in an active trade or business, (2) which is headquartered in the United States, (3) substantially all of the management or administrative activities of which are performed in the United States, (4) which has not (prior to placing into service the manufacturing facility designated for purposes of this section) placed in service a dedicated commercial manufacturing facility, (5) with respect to which all debt obligations issued by, and equity interests in, have a rating of B minus (or its substantial equivalent) or higher from a credit rating agency registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (as defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). (c) Qualified facility construction expenditures For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified facility construction expenditures means amounts paid or incurred by the taxpayer— (A) for the construction of a facility (designated for purposes of this section by the taxpayer at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe) in the United States to manufacture a qualified product (including amounts for professional services necessary for the planning of such construction), and (B) for the purchase of specialized equipment for use at such facility and required for the manufacture of such product. (2) Qualified product The term qualified product means any product which, prior to construction of the facility with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section, the taxpayer has produced and sold to a bona fide purchaser, and such purchaser has placed such product in service. (d) Special rules For purposes of this section— (1) Recapture (A) In general If, as of the close of any taxable year, there is a recapture event with respect to any facility of the taxpayer with respect to which a credit was allowed under this section, then the tax of the taxpayer under this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of— (i) the applicable recapture percentage, and (ii) the aggregate decrease in the credits allowed under section 38 for all prior taxable years which would have resulted if the qualified facility construction expenditures of the taxpayer described in subsection (c)(1) with respect to such facility had been zero. (B) Applicable recapture percentage (i) In general For purposes of this subsection, the applicable recapture percentage shall be determined in accordance with the following table: If the recapture event occurs in: The applicable recapture percentage is: Year 1 100 Year 2 80 Year 3 60 Year 4 40 Year 5 20 Years 6 and thereafter 0. (ii) Years For purposes of clause (i), year 1 shall begin on the first day of the taxable year in which the facility with respect to which a credit was allowed under this subsection was placed in service. (C) Recapture event For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general A recapture event occurs with respect to any facility if— (I) the taxpayer becomes insolvent, or (II) the taxpayer disposes of the facility to another person who, at this time of the disposition, is not an eligible business. (ii) Special rule for facilities not placed in service within 5 years In the case of a facility with respect to which a credit is allowed under this section which is not placed in service before the close of the 5th taxable year beginning after the first taxable year for which the credit was so allowed, a recapture event shall be treated as having occurred with respect to such facility in year 1. (2) Credit may be assigned The amount of qualified facility construction expenditures with respect to a facility which would (but for this paragraph) be taken into account under subsection (a) for any taxable year by any person (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as the initial taxpayer )— (A) may be taken into account by any other person to whom such expenditures are assigned by the initial taxpayer, and (B) shall not be taken into account by initial taxpayer. Any person to whom such expenditures are assigned under subparagraph (A) shall be treated for purposes of this title as the taxpayer with respect to such expenditures. (3) Controlled group All members of the same controlled group of corporations (within the meaning of section 52(a)) and all persons under common control (within the meaning of section 52(b)) shall be treated as 1 person for purposes of this section. (4) Predecessor Any reference in this section to a corporation or partnership shall include a reference to any predecessor of such corporation or partnership. (5) Denial of double benefit For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section in connection with any expenditure for any property, the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. . (b) Denial of double benefit Section 280C of such Code is amended by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection: (i) Manufacturing facility expenditures No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the expenses otherwise allowable as a deduction taken into account in determining the credit under section 45S for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the credit determined for such taxable year under section 45S(a). . (c) Credit To be part of general business credit Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (35), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting , plus , and by inserting after paragraph (36) the following: (37) manufacturing facility expenditure credit determined under section 45S(a). . (d) Conforming amendment Subsection (a) of section 1016 of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (36), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (37) and inserting , and , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (38) to the extent provided in section 45S(d)(2). . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. McKinley
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Mr. Rahall
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Mrs. Capito
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To designate the Federal Building and United States
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Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States
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Designation
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The Federal building and United States
courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, shall be
known and designated as the
<term>
Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and
United States Courthouse
</term>
.
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References
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Any reference in law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal Building
and United States Courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a
reference to the
<term>
Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United
States Courthouse
</term>
.
</text>
</section>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Mr. Rahall , and Mrs. Capito ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse .
1. Designation The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse . 2. References Any reference in law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal Building and United States Courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse . |
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113 HR 618 IH: Student Loan Default Prevention Act
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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<sponsor name-id="M001149">
Mr. Michaud
</sponsor>
(for
himself,
<cosponsor name-id="P000523">
Mr. Price of North Carolina
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001245">
Ms. Bordallo
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="P000597">
Ms. Pingree of Maine
</cosponsor>
) introduced the
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<committee-name committee-id="HED00">
Committee on Education and the
Workforce
</committee-name>
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A BILL
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<official-title>
To authorize the Secretary of Education to enter into
voluntary, flexible agreements with certain guarantee agencies to provide
delinquency prevention and default aversion services for borrowers and
potential borrowers of Federal Direct Loans under the Higher Education Act of
1965, and for other purposes.
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Short title
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<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Student Loan Default Prevention
Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
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2.
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<header>
Voluntary,
flexible agreements
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 428A of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (
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20 U.S.C. 1078–1
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H761BC15CE8054439A31EF8962EE1DCF5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subsection (c), the following:
</text>
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<enum>
(d)
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<header>
Supplemental
student loan services
</header>
<paragraph id="H3FBF78CA28984D908F9B0AB36715BC95">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 9
months after the date of enactment of the Student Loan Default Prevention Act
and notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the Secretary shall, upon
the request of an eligible guarantee agency, enter into a voluntary, flexible
agreement with the guarantee agency, or revise the voluntary, flexible
agreement previously entered into with the guarantee agency under this section,
to provide for the services described in paragraph (3) for borrowers (including
potential borrowers, if applicable) of loans made under this part or part
D.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H060257C84A0F43F0B1F796941BE32042">
<enum>
(2)
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<header>
Eligibility
</header>
<text>
For
the purposes of this subsection, an eligible guarantee agency is a guarantee
agency that has extensive and relevant experience and demonstrated
effectiveness in providing the services described in paragraph (3).
</text>
</paragraph>
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(3)
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<header>
Services
</header>
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<enum>
(A)
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<header>
In
general
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The services described in this paragraph for borrowers
(including potential borrowers, if applicable) of loans made under this part or
part D may include—
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(i)
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delinquency prevention and default aversion
activities;
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(ii)
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collection of
defaulted loans;
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(iii)
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monitoring of
institutions participating in the program under part D;
</text>
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(iv)
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training of
financial aid officials; and
</text>
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(v)
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informational
outreach to schools and students in support of access to higher education and
financial literacy.
</text>
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(B)
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Existing local
services
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In carrying out the services described in subparagraph
(A), an eligible guarantee agency shall provide localized services directly or
through partnerships with other eligible guarantee agencies to assist borrowers
and institutions of higher education.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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(4)
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Reasonable
fees
</header>
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An agreement entered into or revised under this subsection
shall include a provision regarding the fees that the Secretary shall pay to an
eligible guarantee agency for carrying out services under the agreement. The
determination of such fees shall be cost neutral and take into account savings
resulting from the provision of such services as reasonably projected by the
Secretary.
</text>
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Public
Notice
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The Secretary shall
publish in the Federal Register a notice to all guarantee agencies that sets
forth—
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(A)
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an invitation for
the guarantee agencies to enter into or revise agreements under this
subsection; and
</text>
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(B)
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the criteria that
the Secretary will use for selecting the guarantee agencies with which the
Secretary will enter into, or revise, agreements under this subsection.
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Agreement
notice
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The Secretary shall
notify the members of the authorizing committees not later than 30 days prior
to concluding an agreement under this subsection.
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(7)
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Public
availability
</header>
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The text of any voluntary flexible agreements
entered into or revised under this subsection shall be readily available to the
public.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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.
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(b)
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Conforming
amendment
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Section 456 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1087f) is amended by inserting
<quote>
or section 428A(d)
</quote>
after
<quote>
sections 428(b)) and (c)
</quote>
.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 618 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Michaud (for himself, Mr. Price of North Carolina , Ms. Bordallo , and Ms. Pingree of Maine ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Education to enter into voluntary, flexible agreements with certain guarantee agencies to provide delinquency prevention and default aversion services for borrowers and potential borrowers of Federal Direct Loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Loan Default Prevention Act . 2. Voluntary, flexible agreements (a) In general Section 428A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–1 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c), the following: (d) Supplemental student loan services (1) In general Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of the Student Loan Default Prevention Act and notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the Secretary shall, upon the request of an eligible guarantee agency, enter into a voluntary, flexible agreement with the guarantee agency, or revise the voluntary, flexible agreement previously entered into with the guarantee agency under this section, to provide for the services described in paragraph (3) for borrowers (including potential borrowers, if applicable) of loans made under this part or part D. (2) Eligibility For the purposes of this subsection, an eligible guarantee agency is a guarantee agency that has extensive and relevant experience and demonstrated effectiveness in providing the services described in paragraph (3). (3) Services (A) In general The services described in this paragraph for borrowers (including potential borrowers, if applicable) of loans made under this part or part D may include— (i) delinquency prevention and default aversion activities; (ii) collection of defaulted loans; (iii) monitoring of institutions participating in the program under part D; (iv) training of financial aid officials; and (v) informational outreach to schools and students in support of access to higher education and financial literacy. (B) Existing local services In carrying out the services described in subparagraph (A), an eligible guarantee agency shall provide localized services directly or through partnerships with other eligible guarantee agencies to assist borrowers and institutions of higher education. (4) Reasonable fees An agreement entered into or revised under this subsection shall include a provision regarding the fees that the Secretary shall pay to an eligible guarantee agency for carrying out services under the agreement. The determination of such fees shall be cost neutral and take into account savings resulting from the provision of such services as reasonably projected by the Secretary. (5) Public Notice The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice to all guarantee agencies that sets forth— (A) an invitation for the guarantee agencies to enter into or revise agreements under this subsection; and (B) the criteria that the Secretary will use for selecting the guarantee agencies with which the Secretary will enter into, or revise, agreements under this subsection. (6) Agreement notice The Secretary shall notify the members of the authorizing committees not later than 30 days prior to concluding an agreement under this subsection. (7) Public availability The text of any voluntary flexible agreements entered into or revised under this subsection shall be readily available to the public. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 456 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087f) is amended by inserting or section 428A(d) after sections 428(b)) and (c) . |
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H. R. 619
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Nadler
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to place
limitations on the possession, sale, and other disposition of a firearm by
persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against
children.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Keep Kids Safe Act of
2013
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.
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Limits on
possession, sale, and disposition of firearms by persons convicted of
misdemeanor sex offenses against minors
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Disposition of
firearm
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Section 922(d)
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of title 18, United States Code, is
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by striking
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by striking the
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; or
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and
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paragraph (9) the following:
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(10)
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has been
convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a
minor.
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.
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Possession of
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Section 922(g)
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of title 18, United States Code, is
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by striking
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by striking the
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; or
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by inserting after
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who has been
convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a
minor,
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.
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(c)
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Misdemeanor sex
offense against a minor defined
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Section 921(a) of such title is
amended by adding at the end the following:
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The term
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misdemeanor sex offense against a minor
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means a sex offense
against a minor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year.
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(B)
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The term
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sex offense
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means a criminal offense that has, as an element, a sexual act or sexual
contact with another, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an
offense.
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The term
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minor
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individual who has not attained 18 years of age.
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A
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offense against a minor for purposes of this chapter—
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(i)
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unless—
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(I)
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the person was represented by
counsel in the case, or knowingly and intelligently waived the right to counsel
in the case; and
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in the case of a prosecution for
the offense for which a person was entitled to a jury trial in the jurisdiction
in which the case was tried—
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the case was tried by a jury; or
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the person knowingly and intelligently
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or
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(ii)
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if the conviction has been expunged
or set aside, or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has
had civil rights restored (if the law of the applicable jurisdiction provides
for the loss of civil rights under such an offense), unless the pardon,
expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person
may not ship, transport, possess, or receive
firearms.
</text>
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.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 619 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Nadler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to place limitations on the possession, sale, and other disposition of a firearm by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Kids Safe Act of 2013 . 2. Limits on possession, sale, and disposition of firearms by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against minors (a) Disposition of firearm Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a minor. . (b) Possession of firearm Section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (8); (2) by striking the comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a minor, . (c) Misdemeanor sex offense against a minor defined Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (36) (A) The term misdemeanor sex offense against a minor means a sex offense against a minor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year. (B) The term sex offense means a criminal offense that has, as an element, a sexual act or sexual contact with another, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense. (C) The term minor means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age. (D) A person shall not be considered to have been convicted of a misdemeanor sex offense against a minor for purposes of this chapter— (i) unless— (I) the person was represented by counsel in the case, or knowingly and intelligently waived the right to counsel in the case; and (II) in the case of a prosecution for the offense for which a person was entitled to a jury trial in the jurisdiction in which the case was tried— (aa) the case was tried by a jury; or (bb) the person knowingly and intelligently waived the right to have the case tried by a jury, by guilty plea or otherwise; or (ii) if the conviction has been expunged or set aside, or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored (if the law of the applicable jurisdiction provides for the loss of civil rights under such an offense), unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms. . |
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113 HR 620 IH: Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-12
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 620
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<current-chamber>
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Ms. Norton
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introduced
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Committee on Natural
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To designate the Rachel Carson Nature Trail, and for
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation
Act of 2013
</short-title>
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.
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Findings
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Congress finds that Rachel Carson—
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(1)
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was born on May
27, 1907, on a farm in Springdale, Pennsylvania, graduated magna cum laude with
a bachelor’s degree in biology from the Pennsylvania College for Women (later
Chatham College), and was awarded a full scholarship that enabled her to obtain
a master’s degree in marine zoology from Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore;
</text>
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was a
world-renowned environmental scientist, writer, and educator;
</text>
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worked as a
writer, editor, and ultimately Editor-in-Chief for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s publications department;
</text>
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(4)
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published the
groundbreaking book Silent Spring in September 1962, which was translated into
more than a dozen foreign languages and inspired the environmental
movement;
</text>
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(5)
</enum>
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used the National
Park Service’s Glover Archbold Park in the District of Columbia for her
observations and study of nature and the environment;
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(6)
</enum>
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accomplished much
of her professional work at the United States Department of the Interior in the
District of Columbia;
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(7)
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performed research
on pesticides, the findings of which were sustained by a Science Advisory
Committee appointed during President John F. Kennedy’s administration, and
resulted in State legislatures enacting pesticide-regulating
legislation;
</text>
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(8)
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was inducted into
the American Academy of Arts and Letters and received many other honors;
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(9)
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passed away on
April 14, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland; and
</text>
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(10)
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leaves a rich
legacy that will continue to benefit present and future generations well beyond
the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring in September 2012.
</text>
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3.
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<header>
Designation of
the Rachel Carson Trail
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(a)
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<header>
Designation
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The trail located in Glover Archbold Park
in the District of Columbia from Canal Road to Van Ness Street, designated by
the National Park Service as Reservation 351 and 450, shall be designated and
known as the
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Rachel Carson Nature Trail
</term>
.
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(b)
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Reference
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Any
reference in any law, regulations, document, record, map, paper, or other
record of the United States to the trail referred to in subsection (a) is
deemed to be a reference to the
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Rachel Carson Nature Trail
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.
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(c)
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Signage
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The
Secretary of the Interior shall post signs on or near the Rachel Carson Nature
Trail that include one or more of the following:
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(1)
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Information on
Rachel Carson and her contributions to the environmental movement.
</text>
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(2)
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Images of Rachel
Carson.
</text>
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<enum>
(3)
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References to
Rachel Carson’s efforts to educate others about the importance of environmental
protection, conservation, and sustainability.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 620 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate the Rachel Carson Nature Trail, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rachel Carson Nature Trail Designation Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds that Rachel Carson— (1) was born on May 27, 1907, on a farm in Springdale, Pennsylvania, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the Pennsylvania College for Women (later Chatham College), and was awarded a full scholarship that enabled her to obtain a master’s degree in marine zoology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore; (2) was a world-renowned environmental scientist, writer, and educator; (3) worked as a writer, editor, and ultimately Editor-in-Chief for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s publications department; (4) published the groundbreaking book Silent Spring in September 1962, which was translated into more than a dozen foreign languages and inspired the environmental movement; (5) used the National Park Service’s Glover Archbold Park in the District of Columbia for her observations and study of nature and the environment; (6) accomplished much of her professional work at the United States Department of the Interior in the District of Columbia; (7) performed research on pesticides, the findings of which were sustained by a Science Advisory Committee appointed during President John F. Kennedy’s administration, and resulted in State legislatures enacting pesticide-regulating legislation; (8) was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters and received many other honors; (9) passed away on April 14, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland; and (10) leaves a rich legacy that will continue to benefit present and future generations well beyond the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring in September 2012. 3. Designation of the Rachel Carson Trail (a) Designation The trail located in Glover Archbold Park in the District of Columbia from Canal Road to Van Ness Street, designated by the National Park Service as Reservation 351 and 450, shall be designated and known as the Rachel Carson Nature Trail . (b) Reference Any reference in any law, regulations, document, record, map, paper, or other record of the United States to the trail referred to in subsection (a) is deemed to be a reference to the Rachel Carson Nature Trail . (c) Signage The Secretary of the Interior shall post signs on or near the Rachel Carson Nature Trail that include one or more of the following: (1) Information on Rachel Carson and her contributions to the environmental movement. (2) Images of Rachel Carson. (3) References to Rachel Carson’s efforts to educate others about the importance of environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. |
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H. R. 621
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Poe of Texas
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(for
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Mr. Conaway
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Mr. Gohmert
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Mr. Latta
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Mr. Duncan of South Carolina
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Mrs. Black
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A BILL
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To prohibit funding for the Environmental Protection
Agency to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for
greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Ensuring Affordable Energy
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Prohibition of
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Prohibition
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
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Environmental Protection Agency may be used to implement or enforce—
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a
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any statutory or regulatory requirement
pertaining to emissions of one or more greenhouse gases from stationary sources
that is issued or becomes applicable or effective after the date of enactment
of this Act, including—
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any such requirement under section 111 of
the Clean Air Act (
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42 U.S.C. 7411
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) or part C of title I of such Act (42 U.S.C.
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any such
permitting requirement under the Clean Air Act (
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42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
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Definitions
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In this Act:
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(1)
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The term
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cap-and-trade program
</term>
means any regulatory program established after the date of enactment of this
Act that provides for the sale, auction, or other distribution of a limited
amount of allowances that permit the emission of one or more greenhouse
gases.
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(2)
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The term
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greenhouse gas
</term>
includes, with respect to a cap-and-trade program under subsection (a)(1) or a
requirement under subsection (a)(2), any of the following:
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Carbon
dioxide.
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(B)
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Methane.
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(C)
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Nitrous
oxide.
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(D)
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Sulfur hexafluoride.
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Hydrofluorocarbons.
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(F)
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Perfluorocarbons.
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(G)
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Any other
anthropogenic gas designated as a greenhouse gas for purposes of such
cap-and-trade program or such requirement.
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The term
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stationary source
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111(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act (
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42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(3)
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. Conaway , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Latta , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , and Mrs. Black ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit funding for the Environmental Protection Agency to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act . 2. Prohibition of funding for cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated or otherwise available for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may be used to implement or enforce— (1) a cap-and-trade program; or (2) any statutory or regulatory requirement pertaining to emissions of one or more greenhouse gases from stationary sources that is issued or becomes applicable or effective after the date of enactment of this Act, including— (A) any such requirement under section 111 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411 ) or part C of title I of such Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.); and (B) any such permitting requirement under the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. ). (b) Definitions In this Act: (1) The term cap-and-trade program means any regulatory program established after the date of enactment of this Act that provides for the sale, auction, or other distribution of a limited amount of allowances that permit the emission of one or more greenhouse gases. (2) The term greenhouse gas includes, with respect to a cap-and-trade program under subsection (a)(1) or a requirement under subsection (a)(2), any of the following: (A) Carbon dioxide. (B) Methane. (C) Nitrous oxide. (D) Sulfur hexafluoride. (E) Hydrofluorocarbons. (F) Perfluorocarbons. (G) Any other anthropogenic gas designated as a greenhouse gas for purposes of such cap-and-trade program or such requirement. (3) The term stationary source has the meaning given such term in section 111(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(3) ). |
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113 HR 622 IH: American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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H. R. 622
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 12, 2013
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Mr. Sablan
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(for
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Mr. Holt
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Pierluisi
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,
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Ms. Bordallo
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,
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Mr. Young of Alaska
</cosponsor>
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<cosponsor name-id="G000551">
Mr. Grijalva
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000010">
Mr. Faleomavaega
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="H001034">
Mr. Honda
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the
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Committee
on Natural Resources
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A BILL
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<official-title>
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to develop,
maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands, as an extension of the American Memorial Park located in
Saipan, and for other purposes.
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American Memorial Park Annex
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(a)
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Short
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This section may be
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American Memorial Park
Tinian Annex Act
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Findings
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Congress finds as follows:
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In 2001 the
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Field on the island of Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,
for inclusion in the National Park System.
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North Field Tinian
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and has been designated a national historic landmark.
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The Department of
Defense holds a 50-year lease over North Field Tinian.
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(4)
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The National Park
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one of the most significant World War II sites in the Pacific
</quote>
because atomic bombs were flown to Hiroshima and Nagasaki from this
site.
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(5)
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The National Park
Service determined, however, that it was not feasible to include North Field
Tinian as a unit of the National Park System because of the
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military’s
future long term needs
</quote>
.
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American Memorial
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managed by the National Park Service, as authorized under
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Public Law 94–241
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Public Law 95–348
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(7)
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A
Tinian Annex to the American Memorial Park could provide the opportunity for on
and off site interpretation of North Field without conflicting with military
needs.
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Establishment
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Using existing facilities instead of
developing new facilities to the extent practicable, the Secretary of the
Interior, acting through the National Park Service, shall develop, maintain,
and administer an annex in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, as an extension of the American Memorial Park located in Saipan, on an
appropriate parcel of Tinian Public Land to be agreed upon by the National Park
Service and the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands in consultation with
the Mayor of Tinian. The annex shall be used to—
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interpret the
important aspects of North Field by highlighting the historic events related to
the World War II Marianas Campaign; and
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(2)
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serve as a
curatorial storage of World War II artifacts.
</text>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 622 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Sablan (for himself, Mr. Holt , Mr. Pierluisi , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Faleomavaega , and Mr. Honda ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to develop, maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as an extension of the American Memorial Park located in Saipan, and for other purposes.
1. American Memorial Park Annex in Tinian (a) Short title This section may be cited as the American Memorial Park Tinian Annex Act . (b) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) In 2001 the National Park Service conducted a suitability and feasibility study of North Field on the island of Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, for inclusion in the National Park System. (2) North Field Tinian is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district and has been designated a national historic landmark. (3) The Department of Defense holds a 50-year lease over North Field Tinian. (4) The National Park Service determined that North Field Tinian was suitable for inclusion as one of the most significant World War II sites in the Pacific because atomic bombs were flown to Hiroshima and Nagasaki from this site. (5) The National Park Service determined, however, that it was not feasible to include North Field Tinian as a unit of the National Park System because of the military’s future long term needs . (6) American Memorial Park on the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is managed by the National Park Service, as authorized under Public Law 94–241 and Public Law 95–348 , to commemorate the World War II Marianas Campaign. (7) A Tinian Annex to the American Memorial Park could provide the opportunity for on and off site interpretation of North Field without conflicting with military needs. (c) Establishment Using existing facilities instead of developing new facilities to the extent practicable, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service, shall develop, maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as an extension of the American Memorial Park located in Saipan, on an appropriate parcel of Tinian Public Land to be agreed upon by the National Park Service and the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands in consultation with the Mayor of Tinian. The annex shall be used to— (1) interpret the important aspects of North Field by highlighting the historic events related to the World War II Marianas Campaign; and (2) serve as a curatorial storage of World War II artifacts. |
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| IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act . 2. Conveyance of property (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ANTHC The term ANTHC means the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (2) Property The term property means the property described in subsection (d). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Conveyance As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. The Secretary’s conveyance of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on its effective date, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (d) executed by the Secretary and ANTHC. (c) Conditions The conveyance of the property under this Act— (1) shall be made by warranty deed; (2) shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property; (3) shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and (4) shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (d) Description of property The property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is described as follows: Tract A-3A, Tudor Centre, according to plat no. 2013-43, recorded on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage recording district, Alaska. (e) Environmental liability (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property on or before the date on which the property was conveyed by quitclaim deed. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3) ).
Passed the House of Representatives October 29, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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| IB One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen H. R. 623 AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act . 2. Conveyance of property (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ANTHC The term ANTHC means the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (2) Property The term property means the property described in subsection (d). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Conveyance As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. The Secretary’s conveyance of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on its effective date, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (d) executed by the Secretary and ANTHC. (c) Conditions The conveyance of the property under this Act— (1) shall be made by warranty deed; (2) shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property; (3) shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and (4) shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (d) Description of property The property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is described as follows: Tract A-3A, Tudor Centre, according to plat no. 2013-43, recorded on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage recording district, Alaska. (e) Environmental liability (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property on or before the date on which the property was conveyed by quitclaim deed. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3) ).
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act . 2. Conveyance of property (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ANTHC The term ANTHC means the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (2) Property The term property means the property described in subsection (d). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Conveyance As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 30 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. (c) Conditions The conveyance of the property under this Act— (1) shall be made by warranty deed; (2) shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property; (3) shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and (4) shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (d) Description of property Subject to subsection (e), the property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is the Federal land commencing at the northwest corner of Tract A-3, plat number 87-47, Anchorage Recording District, marked with a 5/8” dia. rebar; thence N 89D 59’ 55” E, 456.03 feet along the north boundary of said tract; thence S 0D 01’ 52”E, 264.70 feet to and intersecting the north right of way line of Tudor Center Drive; thence westerly along the said north right of way, 47.91 feet on a curve to the left with radius of 900.00 feet and a chord of N 88D 48’ 30” W, 47.90 feet; thence along the said right of way, S 89D 45’ 21” W, 285.18 feet; thence along said right of way 125.33 feet on a curve to the left with radius of 400.00 feet, with a chord of S 80D 41’ 26” W, 124.82 feet, to the southwest corner of Tract A-3, marked by a 5/8” dia. rebar; thence N 0D 00’49” E, 285.10 feet to the point of commencement, containing 2.79 acres, more or less. (e) Survey (1) In general The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under this Act shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. (2) Cost The full cost of the survey shall paid by ANTHC. (f) Environmental liability (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property as of the date of the conveyance. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3) ). |
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| IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 623 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 30, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act . 2. Conveyance of property (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ANTHC The term ANTHC means the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (2) Property The term property means the property described in subsection (d). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Conveyance As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. The Secretary’s conveyance of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on its effective date, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (d) executed by the Secretary and ANTHC. (c) Conditions The conveyance of the property under this Act— (1) shall be made by warranty deed; (2) shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property; (3) shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and (4) shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (d) Description of property The property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is described as follows: Tract A-3A, Tudor Centre, according to plat no. 2013-43, recorded on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage recording district, Alaska. (e) Environmental liability (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property on or before the date on which the property was conveyed by quitclaim deed. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3) ).
Passed the House of Representatives October 29, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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Conveyance of property
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ANTHC
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Property
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As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. The Secretary’s conveyance of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on its effective date, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (d) executed by the Secretary and ANTHC.
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shall be made by warranty deed;
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shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property;
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shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and
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shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property.
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The property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is described as follows: Tract A-3A, Tudor Centre, according to plat no. 2013-43, recorded on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage recording district, Alaska.
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Environmental liability
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Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property on or before the date on which the property was conveyed by quitclaim deed.
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The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary.
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Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty
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In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (
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October 22, 2013
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Natural Resources
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with an amendment
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October 22, 2013
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| IB Union Calendar No. 176 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 623 [Report No. 113–248, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2013 Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned October 22, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic October 22, 2013 The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 12, 2013 A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain property located in Anchorage, Alaska, from the United States to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act . 2. Conveyance of property (a) Definitions In this section: (1) ANTHC The term ANTHC means the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (2) Property The term property means the property described in subsection (d). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (b) Conveyance As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date, the Secretary shall convey to ANTHC all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property for use in connection with health and related programs. The Secretary’s conveyance of title by warranty deed under this section shall, on its effective date, supersede and render of no future effect any quitclaim deed to the property described in subsection (d) executed by the Secretary and ANTHC. (c) Conditions The conveyance of the property under this Act— (1) shall be made by warranty deed; (2) shall not require any consideration from ANTHC for the property; (3) shall not impose any obligation, term, or condition on ANTHC; and (4) shall not allow for any reversionary interest of the United States in the property. (d) Description of property The property (including all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto) to be conveyed under this Act is described as follows: Tract A-3A, Tudor Centre, according to plat no. 2013-43, recorded on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage recording district, Alaska. (e) Environmental liability (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, ANTHC shall not be liable for any soil, surface water, groundwater, or other contamination resulting from the disposal, release, or presence of any environmental contamination, including any oil or petroleum product, any hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste, pollutant, toxic substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination or hazard as defined in any Federal or State law, on the property on or before the date on which the property was conveyed by quitclaim deed. (2) Easement The Secretary shall be accorded any easement or access to the property as may be reasonably necessary to satisfy any retained obligation or liability of the Secretary. (3) Notice of hazardous substance activity and warranty In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 120(h)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3) ).
October 22, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment October 22, 2013 The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
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Federal Government coordination with respect to cybersecurity
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Coordinated activities
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The Federal Government shall conduct cybersecurity activities to provide shared situational awareness that enables integrated operational actions to protect, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
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Coordinated information sharing
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Designation of coordinating entity for cyber threat information
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The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Homeland Security as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, except as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to the procedures established under paragraph (4).
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Designation of a coordinating entity for cybersecurity crimes
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The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Justice as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information related to cybersecurity crimes that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, subject to the procedures under paragraph (4).
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Sharing by coordinating entities
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The entities designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall share cyber threat information shared with such entities in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, consistent with the procedures established under paragraphs (4) and (5).
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Procedures
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Each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, shall establish procedures to—
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ensure that cyber threat information shared with departments or agencies of the Federal Government in accordance with such section 1104(b) is also shared with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government with a national security mission in real time;
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ensure the distribution to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government of cyber threat information in real time; and
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facilitate information sharing, interaction, and collaboration among and between the Federal Government; State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and cybersecurity providers and self-protected entities.
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Privacy and civil liberties
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Policies and procedures
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner—
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minimize the impact on privacy and civil liberties;
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reasonably limit the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner;
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include requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition;
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protect the confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to the greatest extent practicable; and
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not delay or impede the flow of cyber threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber threat.
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Submission to Congress
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, jointly submit to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies and procedures.
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Implementation
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The head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such section 1104(b) shall—
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implement the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and
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promptly notify the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the appropriate congressional committees of any significant violations of such policies and procedures.
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Oversight
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A).
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(6)
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Information sharing relationships
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to—
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alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Defense and an entity that is part of the defense industrial base;
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alter existing information-sharing relationships between a cybersecurity provider, protected entity, or self-protected entity and the Federal Government;
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prohibit the sharing of cyber threat information directly with a department or agency of the Federal Government for criminal investigative purposes related to crimes described in section 1104(c)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act; or
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(D)
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alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Treasury and an entity that is part of the financial services sector.
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(7)
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Technical assistance
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(A)
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Discussions and assistance
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any department or agency of the Federal Government from engaging in formal or informal technical discussion regarding cyber threat information with a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity or from providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats at the request of such a provider or such an entity.
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(B)
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Coordination
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Any department or agency of the Federal Government engaging in an activity referred to in subparagraph (A) shall coordinate such activity with the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) and share all significant information resulting from such activity with such entity and all other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
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(C)
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Sharing by designated entity
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Consistent with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (5), the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) shall share with all appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government all significant information resulting from—
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(i)
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formal or informal technical discussions between such entity of the Department of Homeland Security and a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity about cyber threat information; or
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(ii)
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any technical assistance such entity of the Department of Homeland Security provides to such cybersecurity provider or such self-protected entity to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats.
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Reports on information sharing
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Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security report
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The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, including—
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a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose;
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(B)
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a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection;
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a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information;
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(D)
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appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any;
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a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information;
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<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H68541966A56F4F65827B68D8ED442A16">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
any recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security for improvements or modifications to the authorities under such section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3CB4B24FD07B40158FE4215FB6ED7B93">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and civil liberties officers report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection (b), shall annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government under such section 1104. Such report shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under such section 1104.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE6DDF230FA7F4E75B0A0EFBF443E5C00">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Form
</header>
<text>
Each report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD018B4D74E2A4552848A8199687A3FC3">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="HE1AD1D60F46A403FBCA8087F794F1810">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Appropriate congressional committees
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
appropriate congressional committees
</term>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA0FCC4A9241C43DFBBD1561CA1919594">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H24D5B1297D964FE98B1214A9BC0EB512">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE0EB106137F0438C90F58BE239EA2184">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat information, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity crimes, cybersecurity provider, cybersecurity purpose, and self-protected entity
</header>
<text>
The terms
<term>
cyber threat information
</term>
,
<term>
cyber threat intelligence
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity crimes
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity provider
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity purpose
</term>
, and
<term>
self-protected entity
</term>
have the meaning given those terms in section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9C3D88D4F4EF4292B323403DCB029A83">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Intelligence community
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
intelligence community
</term>
has the meaning given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/50/401a">
50 U.S.C. 401a(4)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1FB8F75710AD465F8A1F103AD8ADC5E2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Shared situational awareness
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
shared situational awareness
</term>
means an environment where cyber threat information is shared in real time between all designated Federal cyber operations centers to provide actionable information about all known cyber threats.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HE6F4D008B97A4B648C10ACA36E289E7A">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing
</header>
<subsection id="HCC583EEAC3654DC49518053D3639B821">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/50/442">
50 U.S.C. 442 et seq.
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF0D1E94965E54AB9A14344B5641EB288" style="traditional">
<section id="HD22475534EA249A6B9C7FAE6DD6FFA00">
<enum>
1104.
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H8CC58BC8C7804E759E22DA46A4AECCB3">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities
</header>
<paragraph id="H5B240912A6E340C8B402F5BAF15EF4A6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA742B0A9A984F168BD529487B76A0F4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Sharing and use of classified intelligence
</header>
<text>
The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE012A5A404AF4046A70283CEE922FE72">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shared by an element of the intelligence community with—
</text>
<clause id="HB856FD8E195A43B0A742637E74B99892">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a certified entity; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H33AF6CBBD3264B7281912801006EC33C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4555BA51B2D04FD48CBB10FEBD9BF972">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2D6EEC8AA5BE409A8BC6972E6C2ACE1B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD2F39E75213F43ADB407697C49905231">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
used, retained, or further disclosed by a certified entity for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H6DDCD0F3BDF54A7DB2F2E0F5FBC4B1F6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Security clearance approvals
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F0203BE59214F7BA7E01526F83B0721">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee, independent contractor, or officer of a certified entity;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D39A64FECEE49D4A49306FEEAF07310">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H16D6C32776674278A7B92DBB2FDDC98F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C9F2378D1174F0193D6D5ABF07511E5">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
No right or benefit
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25AB694C1E334765B5D5B33B59AFF1C0">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEDACAF2A3AB749E89073C05F42ECD994">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information
</header>
<paragraph id="H4433375E1CFC4C7EA2E41A06FD1AC829">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H066F8741E16242DA9F150F09FF49B328">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity providers
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H50EFABA024B841C98BC33C43ADC939B0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HF62BD76AB4174F118104F412697B86C2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0AB7F2C92EDF4C92AD9D72E4A1025A8D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected entities
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause id="HFA79A61538384691887C76B15BAC3BC7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H75CD296AEC5B4C2B981DE5582B824FC4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25380A5CB64740199EE4998A61751679">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Use and protection of information
</header>
<text>
Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HE393EE5BA36545F5B613350424AEE2F7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2EDBE521973B4D778D46610A2E947935">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4DD980D84A664B7896517D5733AE606A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
may only be used by a non-Federal recipient of such information for a cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H74C0976D06E24ED59569CF17490F24EB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
if shared with the Federal Government—
</text>
<clause id="HA0656249DD3D4A93BD48E8199DABDF38">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/552">
section 552
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
);
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H576D52B17ABF42CF91EC4D808875C219">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB223E51C9F1A4837B91BA4CA611CCEEB">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8F981F35FECC435883EB57ED8D64D070">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall not be provided to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if—
</text>
<subclause id="H17BE5EC8F2094229B6E14A31DDFF88CE">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H5349FB3082AF49FE8456E888C88DF2DA">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H55C4F4CEAFDD40378826A3ED575D6A41">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E1D8E137A424EA6B2A986AA6931D416">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under a law or regulation of a State, political subdivision of a State, or a tribe that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8E6049E8BDC94A56820E27174C360732">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption from liability
</header>
<subparagraph id="HC38CC4CF7FC1431CB20AB32D2CCFC2E8">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption
</header>
<text>
No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith—
</text>
<clause id="HE3CA512C7A1840638315148EA813C216">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2654AB2290924C588A2F248F4F629086">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for decisions made for cybersecurity purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB2A749F566354164A0F5D85825B04BEA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Lack of good faith
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of the exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes any act or omission taken with intent to injure, defraud, or otherwise endanger any individual, government entity, private entity, or utility.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H7A92B73178A842C69310952015B24311">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information
</header>
<text>
The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H38DE6F1ED5B14CEE88BAF4507AB0FCA0">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H18ECD26F682D43A19134519DE60BE849">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the applicability of other provisions of law, including
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/552">
section 552
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6614820EACDE4ECABD1156624DA0851A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Rule of construction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H418CC46618D64DC597CFCEA269286AB3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a cybersecurity provider to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7426B5BCDB8843EEAEC1306745EE994F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a self-protected entity to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such self-protected entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0D1A4AE1908546B7B0D1C2F21D632ECF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Federal Government use of information
</header>
<paragraph id="H29012A8D5BEC41B08C7C26D1B17EC4C4">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA2517A82F36849AB834134FF37DC1BBD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for cybersecurity purposes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0A671D46C1EA4FC0A42166F1F625DB03">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H84D831076E4C413AA472C05F228AC4F2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCBD7EF6BB6334F93B7F91DE9CE7F756B">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/2258A">
section 2258A(a)(2)
</external-xref>
of title 18, United States Code.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6D02B171ED5D46269CFDF33741A22056">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Affirmative search restriction
</header>
<text>
The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4F3C6DDAD2BF49F39067385FD5358F0E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Anti-tasking restriction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBE337D960D0D4706B58BC31877B8DC1F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
require a private-sector entity or utility to share information with the Federal Government; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2AA8E551A9234ADDBD6EE596B2423754">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H266CFC78468F4D0DAEFEAFBD248C3036">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Protection of sensitive personal documents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b):
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H27C453ECAAD44C49B2952C89726330B3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Library circulation records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H1EE5127C72124B27924D04F32D5094D2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Library patron lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF3A10E0445034953A3DA20CFE1ED9368">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Book sales records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H78C49E3BBAF0438B8179BB437B569BA5">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
Book customer lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H1D679CFD7B744CF697BD1C7A02C10CA5">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
Firearms sales records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC931EB919E494A5BB88517941B65F815">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
Tax return records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H50C9B197397D49138B4BCB34A99B7FA7">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
Educational records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H914D9192C7864D3EB4241430836B43BA">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
Medical records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H34DD964333A342A083AE208721237871">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Notification of non-cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCED4C0B544E74674911BC7C3A480BA2E">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Retention and use of cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD00CC66D864044E2A4AF66B035BDCB7B">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information
</header>
<paragraph id="H6AE0CDF7E61E48AD87B13DE9751820A7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H201F10AB647D42169166E1EA5A795D49">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCB1E5AB3CDC342518E3E7CA0D0902D2D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1D2E3E4A1A93417E9B386A1B797F635D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Venue
</header>
<text>
An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H3DE4E959CF2044A690A59F0F97A44094">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the complainant resides;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1D5131CD2304497BA81049930A115C9C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H47C622F4919E47309ED28146985DC365">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF701617F42194DFA8FE7B90D68C79008">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the District of Columbia.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA42019ED817544589CE453A5C2432EBB">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Statute of limitations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6B24E386069A44EEAE7CD328C0EB1DE9">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusive cause of action
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H12D2405605DC44F7B16E7938232ABEDF">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Federal preemption
</header>
<text>
This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H59F8D836D3364AC6818496B9DCFF8A12">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Savings clauses
</header>
<paragraph id="H862DA7F7288B4FEFA72C0EA4980B3C39">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Existing authorities
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H555B780321544E8FA246D193DADF54D8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF438E3187A6D4D9D87EF6C6C963112C2">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Information sharing relationships
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB7E3EE954EF849349B84291A84903DCD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H36CE2F9CF29B4B1A9291D4A4768F8B26">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
prohibit a new information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB948ADA107034C3C91630F07367C1C90">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity or utility;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H36A054101B2245ADB206E497AEFCE148">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H222B4101872040BE9EF2D18423EDBEB1">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
preclude the Federal Government from requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or required to do so under another provision of law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5863E16F0C8C43A4B48A421E7F77917E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC3AF0577DC8E413C8D7E7083BA59806E">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No liability for non-participation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H15FE17760EB34483AE9EAFA37066BF30">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Use and retention of information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA33DB4F9205D4DFEB7DF0D38A0F6388C">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on surveillance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to target a United States person for surveillance.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H49AFD10947FB44FA8CDAB85E942CB4C5">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="H80874F6A04F24102AA34985F2E691B56">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Availability
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
availability
</quote>
means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H44ABD42494074BE6BFC55BC47659A5E8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Certified entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
certified entity
</term>
means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H91BAF027E208413B854788ECF762E017">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA8F0CCFF185A4E3C9E99B175F0251EE3">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2AF57EDC54C1423D9304A2616F0E32DE">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
confidentiality
</quote>
means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H15D0D109EF06474F9E381F29F315B278">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat information
</header>
<subparagraph id="HAFA4410406644EEA82957EDBC3727927">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In General
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat information
</quote>
means information directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H2AA2EC325BEF4F35923A67E1E0BC9C18">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE6DC8933C102446594D8A4D89ADD8939">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4C33FFDEFF1147129D874E221ABEF29D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9E5E40D45BD14A8C9303BE485483F941">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H17B6B3E8F6FF45C39975748FBBAFE660">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07E4431F53A64700BB4AF7368E31F3E8">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat intelligence
</header>
<subparagraph id="H6B1E3AF53B6F40568DE14A8862532284">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat intelligence
</quote>
means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H071740720E7D46408EF7052621421A7D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB326237E4D8344889B0E7956F3CB16E2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H322D26991E664FC98438E4FD76788C6D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA70C31E6E425464F921A94FB15428AA5">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA354FFBDCE724E608F7BB73F7F6A2F93">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4522DCFD786740F48E7768C69E19296E">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity crime
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity crime
</quote>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HAB7945B1A2594ABF8A8ED9491AEADB87">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a crime under a Federal or State law that involves—
</text>
<clause id="H65DE3F30080244CCBADAB50BF779967F">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H884516E768374BB283407747027664AA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAF68325EF96E4E02A900E1D8B18CAF7E">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1691A04784EF44C9BFAD3D7FD9121893">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/99/474">
Public Law 99–474
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H83BF8F68649D4A138A9914329E423EC2">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity provider
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
cybersecurity provider
</term>
means a non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD0A6AEC6DB4247ACAFD9AB9485A00BA2">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity purpose
</header>
<subparagraph id="HB760CBE8614543098A59F1667362CF62">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity purpose
</quote>
means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HC7BFCA4CBA9F4D46AA1818C0BCE1FD88">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H56FE361E691042A4968209ABC51FC604">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1AEFCBFA06AF4AE09AAA7A572E26CB5B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC91D5A68F631474F92FD67FBE1419960">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFBE9DB6C99B44D6580757758B60EF079">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3A26A7BF02D84922A39B565D40204F81">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity system
</header>
<subparagraph id="H30D951EFE6EC4009A686F4BAD049721A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity system
</quote>
means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HF19BF9F0F392474D88B4EB074CCA4829">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA0EF612125514D84BC64066F09ED02E7">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCFECF09DE69441189EB0C8911812B34B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4FF1CA0EBEA64B6FAE2F36A43E1D344B">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC21D4EBF18BD49E49C385F3C490D512F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H395E43C1291E42AA9C14839BD6DC06A6">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<header>
Integrity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
integrity
</quote>
means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9FC42B3BF9C14B19AE62B0E5FBAC9130">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<header>
Protected entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
protected entity
</term>
means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HCCE3F637AD4141649EDD8ECB660234BA">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
self-protected entity
</term>
means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H282CCB460FBB44DFAD28D1ADB7174510">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<header>
Utility
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
utility
</term>
means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2F422FAC668D43F3BE6BD2087C1085B5">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures and guidelines
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="H78E7DD6E10A44016BB8EF793F50683D0">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD65902DB916146818C7E219C66C6D62F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HDF2F49EF9A534870AA63F74AC199CA9D">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H946EB779531F47CB9CE8BFA2F98210AF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and civil liberties policies and procedures
</header>
<text>
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under section 1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF18B4969451F4509AB08912E659A7611">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Initial reports
</header>
<text>
The first reports required to be submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF31CA3CDD9494244BBFE73DD6775BE67">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Table of contents amendment
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The table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
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Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing.
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4.
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Sunset
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Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act—
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(1)
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section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and
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(2)
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the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(d).
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5.
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Sense of Congress on international cooperation
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It is the sense of Congress that international cooperation with regard to cybersecurity should be encouraged wherever possible under this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
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6.
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Rule of construction relating to consumer data
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Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide new or alter any existing authority for an entity to sell personal information of a consumer to another entity for marketing purposes.
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7.
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Savings clause with regard to cybersecurity provider obligation to report cyber threat incident information to Federal Government
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Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide authority to a department or agency of the Federal Government to require a cybersecurity provider that has contracted with the Federal Government to provide information services to provide information about cybersecurity incidents that do not pose a threat to the Federal Government’s information.
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Passed the House of Representatives April 18, 2013.
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Karen L. Haas,
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Clerk.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act . 2. Federal Government coordination with respect to cybersecurity (a) Coordinated activities The Federal Government shall conduct cybersecurity activities to provide shared situational awareness that enables integrated operational actions to protect, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. (b) Coordinated information sharing (1) Designation of coordinating entity for cyber threat information The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Homeland Security as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, except as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to the procedures established under paragraph (4). (2) Designation of a coordinating entity for cybersecurity crimes The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Justice as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information related to cybersecurity crimes that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, subject to the procedures under paragraph (4). (3) Sharing by coordinating entities The entities designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall share cyber threat information shared with such entities in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, consistent with the procedures established under paragraphs (4) and (5). (4) Procedures Each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, shall establish procedures to— (A) ensure that cyber threat information shared with departments or agencies of the Federal Government in accordance with such section 1104(b) is also shared with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government with a national security mission in real time; (B) ensure the distribution to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government of cyber threat information in real time; and (C) facilitate information sharing, interaction, and collaboration among and between the Federal Government; State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and cybersecurity providers and self-protected entities. (5) Privacy and civil liberties (A) Policies and procedures The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner— (i) minimize the impact on privacy and civil liberties; (ii) reasonably limit the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner; (iii) include requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition; (iv) protect the confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to the greatest extent practicable; and (v) not delay or impede the flow of cyber threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber threat. (B) Submission to Congress The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, jointly submit to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies and procedures. (C) Implementation The head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such section 1104(b) shall— (i) implement the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and (ii) promptly notify the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the appropriate congressional committees of any significant violations of such policies and procedures. (D) Oversight The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A). (6) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Defense and an entity that is part of the defense industrial base; (B) alter existing information-sharing relationships between a cybersecurity provider, protected entity, or self-protected entity and the Federal Government; (C) prohibit the sharing of cyber threat information directly with a department or agency of the Federal Government for criminal investigative purposes related to crimes described in section 1104(c)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act; or (D) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Treasury and an entity that is part of the financial services sector. (7) Technical assistance (A) Discussions and assistance Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any department or agency of the Federal Government from engaging in formal or informal technical discussion regarding cyber threat information with a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity or from providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats at the request of such a provider or such an entity. (B) Coordination Any department or agency of the Federal Government engaging in an activity referred to in subparagraph (A) shall coordinate such activity with the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) and share all significant information resulting from such activity with such entity and all other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (C) Sharing by designated entity Consistent with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (5), the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) shall share with all appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government all significant information resulting from— (i) formal or informal technical discussions between such entity of the Department of Homeland Security and a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity about cyber threat information; or (ii) any technical assistance such entity of the Department of Homeland Security provides to such cybersecurity provider or such self-protected entity to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats. (c) Reports on information sharing (1) Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security report The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, including— (A) a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose; (B) a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection; (C) a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information; (D) appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any; (E) a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information; (F) a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and (G) any recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security for improvements or modifications to the authorities under such section. (2) Privacy and civil liberties officers report The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection (b), shall annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government under such section 1104. Such report shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under such section 1104. (3) Form Each report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. (2) Cyber threat information, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity crimes, cybersecurity provider, cybersecurity purpose, and self-protected entity The terms cyber threat information , cyber threat intelligence , cybersecurity crimes , cybersecurity provider , cybersecurity purpose , and self-protected entity have the meaning given those terms in section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. (3) Intelligence community The term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 401a(4) ). (4) Shared situational awareness The term shared situational awareness means an environment where cyber threat information is shared in real time between all designated Federal cyber operations centers to provide actionable information about all known cyber threats. 3. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) In general Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 442 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities (1) In general The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence. (2) Sharing and use of classified intelligence The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be— (A) shared by an element of the intelligence community with— (i) a certified entity; or (ii) a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence; (B) shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States; (C) used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure; and (D) used, retained, or further disclosed by a certified entity for cybersecurity purposes. (3) Security clearance approvals The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection— (A) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee, independent contractor, or officer of a certified entity; (B) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and (C) expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States. (4) No right or benefit The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility. (5) Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence. (b) Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information (1) In general (A) Cybersecurity providers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. (B) Self-protected entities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. (2) Use and protection of information Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with this section; (B) may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information; (C) may only be used by a non-Federal recipient of such information for a cybersecurity purpose; (D) if shared with the Federal Government— (i) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ); (ii) shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information; (iii) shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes; (iv) shall not be provided to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if— (I) the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or (II) unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and (v) shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and (E) shall be exempt from disclosure under a law or regulation of a State, political subdivision of a State, or a tribe that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity. (3) Exemption from liability (A) Exemption No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith— (i) for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or (ii) for decisions made for cybersecurity purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section. (B) Lack of good faith For purposes of the exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes any act or omission taken with intent to injure, defraud, or otherwise endanger any individual, government entity, private entity, or utility. (4) Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect— (A) any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or (B) the applicability of other provisions of law, including section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law. (5) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to— (A) a cybersecurity provider to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes; or (B) a self-protected entity to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such self-protected entity. (c) Federal Government use of information (1) Limitation The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)— (A) for cybersecurity purposes; (B) for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes; (C) for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm; or (D) for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in section 2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code. (2) Affirmative search restriction The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1). (3) Anti-tasking restriction Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to— (A) require a private-sector entity or utility to share information with the Federal Government; or (B) condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government. (4) Protection of sensitive personal documents The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b): (A) Library circulation records. (B) Library patron lists. (C) Book sales records. (D) Book customer lists. (E) Firearms sales records. (F) Tax return records. (G) Educational records. (H) Medical records. (5) Notification of non-cyber threat information If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (6) Retention and use of cyber threat information No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (d) Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information (1) In general If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and (B) the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. (2) Venue An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in— (A) the district in which the complainant resides; (B) the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located; (C) the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or (D) the District of Columbia. (3) Statute of limitations No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action. (4) Exclusive cause of action A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c). (e) Federal preemption This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b). (f) Savings clauses (1) Existing authorities Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information. (2) Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government. (3) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship; (B) prohibit a new information sharing relationship; (C) require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity or utility; (D) modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; or (E) preclude the Federal Government from requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or required to do so under another provision of law. (4) Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network. (5) No liability for non-participation Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section. (6) Use and retention of information Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (7) Limitation on surveillance Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to target a United States person for surveillance. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Availability The term availability means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. (2) Certified entity The term certified entity means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that— (A) possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and (B) is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence. (3) Confidentiality The term confidentiality means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information. (4) Cyber threat information (A) In General The term cyber threat information means information directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (5) Cyber threat intelligence (A) In general The term cyber threat intelligence means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (6) Cybersecurity crime The term cybersecurity crime means— (A) a crime under a Federal or State law that involves— (i) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; (ii) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or (iii) efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or (B) the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–474 ). (7) Cybersecurity provider The term cybersecurity provider means a non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (8) Cybersecurity purpose (A) In general The term cybersecurity purpose means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (9) Cybersecurity system (A) In general The term cybersecurity system means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (10) Integrity The term integrity means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity. (11) Protected entity The term protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (12) Self-protected entity The term self-protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself. (13) Utility The term utility means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services. . (b) Procedures and guidelines The Director of National Intelligence shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a); (2) in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and (3) following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)). (c) Privacy and civil liberties policies and procedures Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under section 1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (d) Initial reports The first reports required to be submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Table of contents amendment The table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing. . 4. Sunset Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and (2) the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(d). 5. Sense of Congress on international cooperation It is the sense of Congress that international cooperation with regard to cybersecurity should be encouraged wherever possible under this Act and the amendments made by this Act. 6. Rule of construction relating to consumer data Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide new or alter any existing authority for an entity to sell personal information of a consumer to another entity for marketing purposes. 7. Savings clause with regard to cybersecurity provider obligation to report cyber threat incident information to Federal Government Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide authority to a department or agency of the Federal Government to require a cybersecurity provider that has contracted with the Federal Government to provide information services to provide information about cybersecurity incidents that do not pose a threat to the Federal Government’s information.
Passed the House of Representatives April 18, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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113 HR 624 IH: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-13
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 624
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Rogers of Michigan
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Mr. Ruppersberger
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Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select)
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To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
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Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing
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In general
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Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 (
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Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing
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Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities
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The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence.
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Sharing and use of classified intelligence
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The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be—
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shared by an element of the intelligence community with—
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a certified entity; or
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a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence;
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shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States; and
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used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure.
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Security clearance approvals
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The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection—
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grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee or officer of a certified entity;
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grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and
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expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States.
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No right or benefit
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The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility.
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Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence.
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(b)
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Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information
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In general
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Cybersecurity providers
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes—
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use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and
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share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the Federal Government.
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Self-protected entities
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes—
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use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and
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share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the Federal Government.
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Sharing with the Federal Government
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Information shared with the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security
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Subject to the use and protection of information requirements under paragraph (3), the head of a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information in accordance with paragraph (1) shall provide such cyber threat information to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security.
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(B)
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Request to share with another department or agency of the Federal Government
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An entity sharing cyber threat information that is provided to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security under subparagraph (A) or paragraph (1) may request the head of such Center to, and the head of such Center may, provide such information to another department or agency of the Federal Government.
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Use and protection of information
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Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)—
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shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information;
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(B)
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may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information;
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if shared with the Federal Government—
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shall be exempt from disclosure under
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section 552
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of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
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Freedom of Information Act
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shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information;
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shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes;
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shall not be provided by the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if—
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the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or
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unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and
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shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and
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shall be exempt from disclosure under a State, local, or tribal law or regulation that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity.
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(4)
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Exemption from liability
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No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith—
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for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or
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for decisions made based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section.
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Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information
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The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect—
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(A)
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any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or
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(B)
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the applicability of other provisions of law, including
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section 552
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of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
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Freedom of Information Act
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), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law.
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Federal Government use of information
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Limitation
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The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)—
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(A)
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for cybersecurity purposes;
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(B)
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for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes;
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(C)
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for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm;
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(D)
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for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in
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section 2258A(a)(2)
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of title 18, United States Code; or
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(E)
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to protect the national security of the United States.
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(2)
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Affirmative search restriction
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The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1)(B).
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(3)
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Anti-tasking restriction
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to—
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(A)
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require a private-sector entity to share information with the Federal Government; or
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(B)
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condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government.
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(4)
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Protection of sensitive personal documents
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b):
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<subparagraph commented="no" id="H7AB1279DDC8F4F58A9836E28A69E5EF9">
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(A)
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Library circulation records.
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<subparagraph commented="no" id="H32164532A38C4049A1537051FAE8D95A">
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(B)
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Library patron lists.
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<subparagraph commented="no" id="H4306660550794B1E836D0D5D3B4C7EDC">
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(C)
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Book sales records.
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<subparagraph commented="no" id="H54EE27FECFB0497B94EDCD19239BC0F3">
<enum>
(D)
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Book customer lists.
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0B06366D36214581B5518B6C145F0186">
<enum>
(E)
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<text>
Firearms sales records.
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H387D2B20CDD24EE8AC7C9941DCF907D1">
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(F)
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Tax return records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H4DBE68AC78854CE8A05AD7D7A942B589">
<enum>
(G)
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<text>
Educational records.
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H4C752077881143DD8027622015BEFBBE">
<enum>
(H)
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Medical records.
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<enum>
(5)
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<header>
Notification of non-cyber threat information
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(6)
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<header>
Retention and use of cyber threat information
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(7)
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<header>
Protection of individual information
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may, consistent with the need to protect Federal systems and critical information infrastructure from cybersecurity threats and to mitigate such threats, undertake reasonable efforts to limit the impact on privacy and civil liberties of the sharing of cyber threat information with the Federal Government pursuant to this subsection.
</text>
</paragraph>
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(d)
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<header>
Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information
</header>
<paragraph id="H2C3B21C550E346C0A95B1DC691F622C5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H39E3DE8D4AFE4A6E8CF1A64D1D976F8E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4C49E2E787E64EB3BE16FDB6E6AE1C81">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB8B578C052DC44AE9A8DCE1175078685">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Venue
</header>
<text>
An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5D21258B57224BC7A5F6A51F32ACD37C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the complainant resides;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB99CEC1DFCC54F3C92523EDF176292D2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC5CF64B279B64F55BDBD96E797896281">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEB7F2DDEE8AC4CEB83FB8061909E2FC6">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the District of Columbia.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5022F0003ADC46EFA6A237E9F1C39AC7">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Statute of limitations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1FE8801FE0F74DE39B3BE3C2BB40B8F2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusive cause of action
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4F69B4D6609F4A15A9D367CDDA9576FE">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Report on information sharing
</header>
<paragraph id="HC988CAB8CF5444CFAB294796A810BEAC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community shall annually submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under this section, including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD494D468A3A64AE4B90E0970F7496A28">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6ECEAD57C09A4722AE3285F3FCD4F818">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCAB4F1812BE3460192F02B8088329267">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4A06CD4CD4DA4E0EA92602C0B3FA3B93">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC60B0EBD4B1944208904E16C146175F5">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF6D345F06CE347989D24FFAFC3C3AFD2">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2481CF8FCAA246CDA35F5E09B3AFC897">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
any recommendations of the Inspector General for improvements or modifications to the authorities under this section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07020A927A324D979235E22789A12A2B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Form
</header>
<text>
Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBF81B067BE7B4ED7ACA752A42EFE7F1F">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Federal preemption
</header>
<text>
This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF6300E90CFC943C9AE007C23DC73E5A5">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Savings clauses
</header>
<paragraph id="HF8CE99C7B1D64446AA334AC7A8D56C6F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Existing authorities
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H92FBB690D4CE492A9195C87AE09527C3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB303393CC0B342808FCE4979B331DAD9">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Information sharing relationships
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H62D06D041C9942B2B7E1796DD57BDAC3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8B430626AAD6462B96B72DAC98413452">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
prohibit a new information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2CBBE21DCC8D4D3C8358EB6B6E3BC99D">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB1A025613A014CD09C002039111F170E">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H41A1A25004FD48C4B00339CFA51D561E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H65B449255F02474B8631CF0651BA3EA2">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No liability for non-participation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC590B402B26C45BD8E665D1737019809">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Use and retention of information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFA8A4ADC87554CD68DF13ED3238AEC67">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="HAE677A32584945F6843D479317C71F23">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Availability
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
availability
</quote>
means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H36B333AA412542648062D4520D80BDAA">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Certified entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
certified entity
</term>
means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H742B81C488464A7D869EFE1FADCF0008">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6F68977EA3DE4CA7990652C735762A0B">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9FFF14E8E7DC41E381E1BDD5091DDE09">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
confidentiality
</quote>
means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1744313037464B48A39FA5ECD82F4C1F">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat information
</header>
<subparagraph id="HF5EE489F85FC46CD99748CCA4ED3F1E4">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In General
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat information
</quote>
means information directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="HF004BF7F11B943C38A71151D2BC6E7BA">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0E4F8A82EAF949CFB134E5D2764EFB5E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3B5F03B3D47447B98C97C7645078C537">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H488C60DEA84C4501BECFBCCC65284920">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H60364C3AE2C54A61BCAAB118C1F5F813">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC73719199E64479DB753E018DF8BA4B1">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat intelligence
</header>
<subparagraph id="H8E6490D049DC4FF59CBACCC30FD88109">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat intelligence
</quote>
means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H47D0E94551714F358E1C539479DB52DD">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7CF8DB8B52534BBD85EEBE3D1C5AB95E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HBC51343705584032B60E4D71FB4C39DE">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HFE388B88EABA42E2AAB222DE0E134355">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC9B3548D38474767B53FF61E9CBBF5AE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6F710ADC45A14970A1FFF4DD53E01DFD">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity crime
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity crime
</quote>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB32455F819CE40DE93EF16D44F0001E9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a crime under a Federal or State law that involves—
</text>
<clause id="H711794A636E440A3838F3984A9DC59AF">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0C37F5C7AFE94BD1B44D1313338C56DF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3502E1CAD8C04CEE92EF61D7DB1DF911">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD0B107B6196C498CBBF1F205740E5867">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/99/474">
Public Law 99–474
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H46BAB7ED01AB4AEEB14F9E7F8D3DE60B">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity provider
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
cybersecurity provider
</term>
means a non-governmental entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAF601F36B77C4C5EBF3ED2577A5CC32A">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity purpose
</header>
<subparagraph id="H4DDCCB8F35ED47DB99CAB6B4D6E3AA5E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity purpose
</quote>
means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HFCD8650461D348AABA60C7FC97918BF0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA16382694B5D4BCA9CCD614E8E78853C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HEE8331FA1F8D419DB9BED0F9A7D9F842">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H99BD8686BF1C405E9146A828624CA317">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAA64F5DDDA824213922C3EB5B924E1AF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H734C8D1173B9455993F1F8E739E66E7C">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity system
</header>
<subparagraph id="HFD3A02997ED942F0B1B7BBBCC69F3842">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity system
</quote>
means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HECFC1493D20648AEBC8F2602D7165580">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAE54FD08CB7D484E84D01AFE50C4E25C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA101F7F84CAA4C7A8208537DC98457D6">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6167F6F8D64C43CE9B9B1A36DB295F6B">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD903515BCD4247769319AEF5F68A4B3E">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE3BD48B7C1D5460EB01DA8671888EE68">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<header>
Integrity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
integrity
</quote>
means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCA3053C38FA9484DBF6E350F41D040FD">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<header>
Protected entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
protected entity
</term>
means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD315BFFE5C90465598E674E017421870">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
self-protected entity
</term>
means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE0822919E7EC4ACFBEE25B2769416888">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<header>
Utility
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
utility
</term>
means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0AAA8202678A4ADB9B33A993F306F0DA">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures and guidelines
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="H079CDBE13C814306AE7618B6AD55A6E6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFAB9C0263C5C462FB186239670F12CC6">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(3) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HF3B13A0C40864656A532BBB94301D402">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(9) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)).
</text>
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The first report required to be submitted under subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing.
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section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and
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the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(d).
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Rogers of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) A BILL To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act . 2. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) In general Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 442 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities (1) In general The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence. (2) Sharing and use of classified intelligence The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be— (A) shared by an element of the intelligence community with— (i) a certified entity; or (ii) a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence; (B) shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States; and (C) used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure. (3) Security clearance approvals The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection— (A) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee or officer of a certified entity; (B) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and (C) expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States. (4) No right or benefit The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility. (5) Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence. (b) Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information (1) In general (A) Cybersecurity providers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the Federal Government. (B) Self-protected entities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the Federal Government. (2) Sharing with the Federal Government (A) Information shared with the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security Subject to the use and protection of information requirements under paragraph (3), the head of a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information in accordance with paragraph (1) shall provide such cyber threat information to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security. (B) Request to share with another department or agency of the Federal Government An entity sharing cyber threat information that is provided to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security under subparagraph (A) or paragraph (1) may request the head of such Center to, and the head of such Center may, provide such information to another department or agency of the Federal Government. (3) Use and protection of information Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information; (B) may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information; (C) if shared with the Federal Government— (i) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ); (ii) shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information; (iii) shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes; (iv) shall not be provided by the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if— (I) the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or (II) unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and (v) shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and (D) shall be exempt from disclosure under a State, local, or tribal law or regulation that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity. (4) Exemption from liability No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith— (A) for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or (B) for decisions made based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section. (5) Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect— (A) any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or (B) the applicability of other provisions of law, including section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law. (c) Federal Government use of information (1) Limitation The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)— (A) for cybersecurity purposes; (B) for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes; (C) for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm; (D) for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in section 2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code; or (E) to protect the national security of the United States. (2) Affirmative search restriction The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1)(B). (3) Anti-tasking restriction Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to— (A) require a private-sector entity to share information with the Federal Government; or (B) condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government. (4) Protection of sensitive personal documents The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b): (A) Library circulation records. (B) Library patron lists. (C) Book sales records. (D) Book customer lists. (E) Firearms sales records. (F) Tax return records. (G) Educational records. (H) Medical records. (5) Notification of non-cyber threat information If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (6) Retention and use of cyber threat information No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (7) Protection of individual information The Federal Government may, consistent with the need to protect Federal systems and critical information infrastructure from cybersecurity threats and to mitigate such threats, undertake reasonable efforts to limit the impact on privacy and civil liberties of the sharing of cyber threat information with the Federal Government pursuant to this subsection. (d) Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information (1) In general If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and (B) the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. (2) Venue An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in— (A) the district in which the complainant resides; (B) the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located; (C) the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or (D) the District of Columbia. (3) Statute of limitations No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action. (4) Exclusive cause of action A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(C) or subsection (c). (e) Report on information sharing (1) Report The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community shall annually submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under this section, including— (A) a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose; (B) a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under this section; (C) a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information; (D) appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any; (E) a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information; (F) a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and (G) any recommendations of the Inspector General for improvements or modifications to the authorities under this section. (2) Form Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (f) Federal preemption This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b). (g) Savings clauses (1) Existing authorities Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information. (2) Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government. (3) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship; (B) prohibit a new information sharing relationship; (C) require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity; or (D) modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States. (4) Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network. (5) No liability for non-participation Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section. (6) Use and retention of information Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (h) Definitions In this section: (1) Availability The term availability means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. (2) Certified entity The term certified entity means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that— (A) possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and (B) is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence. (3) Confidentiality The term confidentiality means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information. (4) Cyber threat information (A) In General The term cyber threat information means information directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (5) Cyber threat intelligence (A) In general The term cyber threat intelligence means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (6) Cybersecurity crime The term cybersecurity crime means— (A) a crime under a Federal or State law that involves— (i) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; (ii) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or (iii) efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or (B) the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–474 ). (7) Cybersecurity provider The term cybersecurity provider means a non-governmental entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (8) Cybersecurity purpose (A) In general The term cybersecurity purpose means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (9) Cybersecurity system (A) In general The term cybersecurity system means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (10) Integrity The term integrity means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity. (11) Protected entity The term protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (12) Self-protected entity The term self-protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself. (13) Utility The term utility means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services. . (b) Procedures and guidelines The Director of National Intelligence shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a); (2) in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(3) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and (3) following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(9) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)). (c) Initial report The first report required to be submitted under subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Table of contents amendment The table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing. . 3. Sunset Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and (2) the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(d). |
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-04-22
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1st Session
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H. R. 624
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
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April 22, 2013
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Select Committee on
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To provide for the sharing of certain cyber
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and
Protection Act
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.
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2.
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Federal
Government coordination with respect to cybersecurity
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(a)
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Coordinated
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The Federal
Government shall conduct cybersecurity activities to provide shared situational
awareness that enables integrated operational actions to protect, prevent,
mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
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Coordinated
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Designation of
coordinating entity for cyber threat information
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The President shall designate an entity
within the Department of Homeland Security as the civilian Federal entity to
receive cyber threat information that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or
self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National
Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, except as provided
in paragraph (2) and subject to the procedures established under paragraph
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Designation of a
coordinating entity for cybersecurity crimes
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The President shall designate an entity
within the Department of Justice as the civilian Federal entity to receive
cyber threat information related to cybersecurity crimes that is shared by a
cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section
1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this
Act, subject to the procedures under paragraph (4).
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(3)
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Sharing by
coordinating entities
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The
entities designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall share cyber threat
information shared with such entities in accordance with section 1104(b) of the
National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, consistent
with the procedures established under paragraphs (4) and (5).
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Procedures
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Each
department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat
information shared in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security
Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, shall establish procedures
to—
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ensure that cyber threat information shared
with departments or agencies of the Federal Government in accordance with such
section 1104(b) is also shared with appropriate departments and agencies of the
Federal Government with a national security mission in real time;
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ensure the
distribution to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government of
cyber threat information in real time; and
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facilitate
information sharing, interaction, and collaboration among and between the
Federal Government; State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and
cybersecurity providers and self-protected entities.
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(5)
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Privacy and
civil liberties
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Policies and
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The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney
General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense
shall jointly establish and periodically review policies and procedures
governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available
cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with
section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a)
of this Act. Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to
protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a
timely manner—
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minimize the
impact on privacy and civil liberties;
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(ii)
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reasonably limit the receipt, retention,
use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific
persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats
or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner;
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(iii)
</enum>
<text>
include
requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that
may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or
acquisition;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB2DE876425EA4AF6A60921932FC563EA">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
protect the
confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to
the greatest extent practicable; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H530B130D732648C3B80FE40A3AA19C84">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not delay or impede the flow of cyber
threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber
threat.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4796ED231D084E8F9E79C05649812AC0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Submission to
Congress
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney
General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense
shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, jointly submit
to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any
updates to such policies and procedures.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE33BCC1C57E34BB2BE45F9A88ECCB86F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Implementation
</header>
<text>
The
head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber
threat information shared with the Federal Government under such section
1104(b) shall—
</text>
<clause id="HE062547B4A21415697CC6A20B78EA7D0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
implement the
policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC0E3EC0901C143CFB9A1D9A1680D645F">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
promptly notify
the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of
National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the appropriate
congressional committees of any significant violations of such policies and
procedures.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6D9E474D15D244F19A0CDC46ABE83615">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Oversight
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National
Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a program to
monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established
under subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H66B79C0B57E545A3822B65CE17C94E60">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Information
sharing relationships
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H68A7D47651EC461E860E7EA7577E627D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
alter existing
agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber
threat information between the Department of Defense and an entity that is part
of the defense industrial base;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6132DF3A8BAF47B8A609B9546A39E9D9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
alter existing
information-sharing relationships between a cybersecurity provider, protected
entity, or self-protected entity and the Federal Government;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H79A7FEB342894D7793D93D591D9D3EE2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
prohibit the
sharing of cyber threat information directly with a department or agency of the
Federal Government for criminal investigative purposes related to crimes
described in section 1104(c)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added
by section 3(a) of this Act; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8313DA8C14D64353A2FDFE7A7955D674">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
alter existing agreements or prohibit new
agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the
Department of Treasury and an entity that is part of the financial services
sector.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1A354A63F66D4DB7BA493949A41CA2AF">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Technical
assistance
</header>
<subparagraph id="H055E8BEE17804361AF7DAF62A42E65E7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Discussions and
assistance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
section shall be construed to prohibit any department or agency of the Federal
Government from engaging in formal or informal technical discussion regarding
cyber threat information with a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity
or from providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities or mitigate
threats at the request of such a provider or such an entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA3950407672F44BD94C47066D7FD4BCE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Coordination
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Any department or agency of the Federal
Government engaging in an activity referred to in subparagraph (A) shall
coordinate such activity with the entity of the Department of Homeland Security
designated under paragraph (1) and share all significant information resulting
from such activity with such entity and all other appropriate departments and
agencies of the Federal Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H06146BD121EF4A08AEF671F9286B4CE3">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Sharing by
designated entity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Consistent
with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (5), the entity of
the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) shall share
with all appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government all
significant information resulting from—
</text>
<clause id="HF546305A657C467CBF1C368E8C8DEFDA">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
formal or informal
technical discussions between such entity of the Department of Homeland
Security and a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity about cyber
threat information; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCBE50425E2794DBD95A428E8424071D5">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
any
technical assistance such entity of the Department of Homeland Security
provides to such cybersecurity provider or such self-protected entity to
address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H357B51A66F4D4979BA8BD33F75542678">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Reports on
information sharing
</header>
<paragraph id="H8DFD7959D7F146A39E96049472803A36">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Inspector
General of the Department of Homeland Security report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Inspector General of the Department of
Homeland Security, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department
of Justice, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties
Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with
the Federal Government under subsection (b) of section 1104 of the National
Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6881CBA30E10497899689387D6429252">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the
use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a
cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H48A584891E2B4C1E808269EAD6851FB2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the
type of information shared with the Federal Government under such
subsection;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE6850857E91F410F992F9A2E7E7C83F9">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the
actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBDAC8BC1B5DF45D29741308155D37B60">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
appropriate
metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the
Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H63334C464B3E4793A204AA4792C4BBE8">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a list of the departments or agencies
receiving such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3E4510A23F0F4CACA0C305F4E1E70693">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the
sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify
inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H68541966A56F4F65827B68D8ED442A16">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
any
recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security
for improvements or modifications to the authorities under such section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3CB4B24FD07B40158FE4215FB6ED7B93">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and
civil liberties officers report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil
Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the
Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of
each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat
information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection (b), shall
annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and
civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government
under such section 1104. Such report shall include any recommendations the
Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties
Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil
liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under such section
1104.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE6DDF230FA7F4E75B0A0EFBF443E5C00">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Form
</header>
<text>
Each
report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD018B4D74E2A4552848A8199687A3FC3">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="HE1AD1D60F46A403FBCA8087F794F1810">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Appropriate
congressional committees
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
appropriate congressional
committees
</term>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA0FCC4A9241C43DFBBD1561CA1919594">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Homeland Security, the
Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and
the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H24D5B1297D964FE98B1214A9BC0EB512">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the
Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE0EB106137F0438C90F58BE239EA2184">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
information, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity crimes, cybersecurity
provider, cybersecurity purpose, and self-protected entity
</header>
<text>
The
terms
<term>
cyber threat information
</term>
,
<term>
cyber threat
intelligence
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity crimes
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity
provider
</term>
,
<term>
cybersecurity purpose
</term>
, and
<term>
self-protected
entity
</term>
have the meaning given those terms in section 1104 of the
National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9C3D88D4F4EF4292B323403DCB029A83">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Intelligence
community
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
intelligence community
</term>
has the meaning given the term in section
3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/50/401a">
50 U.S.C. 401a(4)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1FB8F75710AD465F8A1F103AD8ADC5E2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Shared
situational awareness
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
shared situational
awareness
</term>
means an environment where cyber threat information is shared
in real time between all designated Federal cyber operations centers to provide
actionable information about all known cyber threats.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HE6F4D008B97A4B648C10ACA36E289E7A">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
intelligence and information sharing
</header>
<subsection id="HCC583EEAC3654DC49518053D3639B821">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Title XI of the
National Security Act of 1947 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/50/442">
50 U.S.C. 442 et seq.
</external-xref>
) is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF0D1E94965E54AB9A14344B5641EB288" style="traditional">
<section id="HD22475534EA249A6B9C7FAE6DD6FFA00">
<enum>
1104.
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat intelligence and information
sharing
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H8CC58BC8C7804E759E22DA46A4AECCB3">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Intelligence community
sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities
</header>
<paragraph id="H5B240912A6E340C8B402F5BAF15EF4A6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Director of
National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the
intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector
entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such
intelligence.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA742B0A9A984F168BD529487B76A0F4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Sharing and use
of classified intelligence
</header>
<text>
The procedures established under
paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only
be—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE012A5A404AF4046A70283CEE922FE72">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shared by an element of the intelligence
community with—
</text>
<clause id="HB856FD8E195A43B0A742637E74B99892">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
certified entity; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H33AF6CBBD3264B7281912801006EC33C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a
person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat
intelligence;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4555BA51B2D04FD48CBB10FEBD9BF972">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
shared consistent
with the need to protect the national security of the United States;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2D6EEC8AA5BE409A8BC6972E6C2ACE1B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
used by a certified entity in a manner
which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD2F39E75213F43ADB407697C49905231">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
used, retained, or
further disclosed by a certified entity for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H6DDCD0F3BDF54A7DB2F2E0F5FBC4B1F6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Security
clearance approvals
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall
issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence
community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out
this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1F0203BE59214F7BA7E01526F83B0721">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
grant a security clearance on a temporary
or permanent basis to an employee, independent contractor, or officer of a
certified entity;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D39A64FECEE49D4A49306FEEAF07310">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
grant a security
clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval
to use appropriate facilities; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H16D6C32776674278A7B92DBB2FDDC98F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
expedite the
security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element
considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security
of the United States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C9F2378D1174F0193D6D5ABF07511E5">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
No right or
benefit
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provision of
information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall
not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such
utility or any other private-sector entity or utility.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25AB694C1E334765B5D5B33B59AFF1C0">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Restriction on
disclosure of cyber threat intelligence
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this
subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another
entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or
department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat
intelligence.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEDACAF2A3AB749E89073C05F42ECD994">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Use of
cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information
</header>
<paragraph id="H4433375E1CFC4C7EA2E41A06FD1AC829">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H066F8741E16242DA9F150F09FF49B328">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
providers
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for
which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for
cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H50EFABA024B841C98BC33C43ADC939B0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and
obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such
protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HF62BD76AB4174F118104F412697B86C2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
share such cyber threat information with
any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if
specifically designated, the entities of the Department of Homeland Security
and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of
section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0AB7F2C92EDF4C92AD9D72E4A1025A8D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected
entities
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause id="HFA79A61538384691887C76B15BAC3BC7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and
obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such
self-protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H75CD296AEC5B4C2B981DE5582B824FC4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
share such cyber threat information with
any other entity, including the entities of the Department of Homeland Security
and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of
section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25380A5CB64740199EE4998A61751679">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Use and
protection of information
</header>
<text>
Cyber threat information shared in
accordance with paragraph (1)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HE393EE5BA36545F5B613350424AEE2F7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall only be shared in accordance with any
restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity
or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate
anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a
department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information
with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with
this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2EDBE521973B4D778D46610A2E947935">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
may not be used by
an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the
protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of
information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4DD980D84A664B7896517D5733AE606A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
may only be used by a non-Federal recipient
of such information for a cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H74C0976D06E24ED59569CF17490F24EB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
if shared with the
Federal Government—
</text>
<clause id="HA0656249DD3D4A93BD48E8199DABDF38">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under
section
552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
);
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H576D52B17ABF42CF91EC4D808875C219">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
shall be
considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity
outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing
such information;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB223E51C9F1A4837B91BA4CA611CCEEB">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be
used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8F981F35FECC435883EB57ED8D64D070">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall not be provided to another department
or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if—
</text>
<subclause id="H17BE5EC8F2094229B6E14A31DDFF88CE">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the entity providing such information
determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose
for which such information is shared; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H5349FB3082AF49FE8456E888C88DF2DA">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
unless otherwise
directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal
Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the
provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such
information is shared; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H55C4F4CEAFDD40378826A3ED575D6A41">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
shall be handled
by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and
methods and the national security of the United States; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E1D8E137A424EA6B2A986AA6931D416">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under a law
or regulation of a State, political subdivision of a State, or a tribe that
requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public
entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8E6049E8BDC94A56820E27174C360732">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption from
liability
</header>
<subparagraph id="HC38CC4CF7FC1431CB20AB32D2CCFC2E8">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption
</header>
<text>
No
civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or
State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity
provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity,
self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith—
</text>
<clause id="HE3CA512C7A1840638315148EA813C216">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for using cybersecurity systems to identify
or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in
accordance with this section; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2654AB2290924C588A2F248F4F629086">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for decisions made for cybersecurity
purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared
under this section.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB2A749F566354164A0F5D85825B04BEA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Lack of good
faith
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of the
exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes
any act or omission taken with intent to injure, defraud, or otherwise endanger
any individual, government entity, private entity, or utility.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H7A92B73178A842C69310952015B24311">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Relationship to
other laws requiring the disclosure of information
</header>
<text>
The submission
of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not
satisfy or affect—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H38DE6F1ED5B14CEE88BAF4507AB0FCA0">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any requirement under any other provision
of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government;
or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H18ECD26F682D43A19134519DE60BE849">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the applicability of other provisions of
law, including section
552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
), with respect to information
required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of
law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6614820EACDE4ECABD1156624DA0851A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Rule of
construction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H418CC46618D64DC597CFCEA269286AB3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a cybersecurity
provider to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat
information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or
operated by a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is
providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7426B5BCDB8843EEAEC1306745EE994F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a self-protected entity to use a
cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a
system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such
self-protected entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0D1A4AE1908546B7B0D1C2F21D632ECF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Federal
Government use of information
</header>
<paragraph id="H29012A8D5BEC41B08C7C26D1B17EC4C4">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may use cyber threat
information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection
(b)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA2517A82F36849AB834134FF37DC1BBD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for cybersecurity
purposes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0A671D46C1EA4FC0A42166F1F625DB03">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the
investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H84D831076E4C413AA472C05F228AC4F2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
for the protection
of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the
investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or
serious bodily harm; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCBD7EF6BB6334F93B7F91DE9CE7F756B">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the protection of minors from child
pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the
physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the
investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk
of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors,
including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in
section
2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6D02B171ED5D46269CFDF33741A22056">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Affirmative
search restriction
</header>
<text>
The Federal Government may not affirmatively
search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under
subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph
(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4F3C6DDAD2BF49F39067385FD5358F0E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Anti-tasking
restriction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit
the Federal Government to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBE337D960D0D4706B58BC31877B8DC1F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
require a
private-sector entity or utility to share information with the Federal
Government; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2AA8E551A9234ADDBD6EE596B2423754">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
condition the
sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on
the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H266CFC78468F4D0DAEFEAFBD248C3036">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Protection of
sensitive personal documents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may not use the
following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared
with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b):
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H27C453ECAAD44C49B2952C89726330B3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Library
circulation records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H1EE5127C72124B27924D04F32D5094D2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Library patron
lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF3A10E0445034953A3DA20CFE1ED9368">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Book sales
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H78C49E3BBAF0438B8179BB437B569BA5">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
Book customer
lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H1D679CFD7B744CF697BD1C7A02C10CA5">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
Firearms sales
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC931EB919E494A5BB88517941B65F815">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
Tax return
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H50C9B197397D49138B4BCB34A99B7FA7">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
Educational
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H914D9192C7864D3EB4241430836B43BA">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
Medical
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H34DD964333A342A083AE208721237871">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Notification of
non-cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a department or agency of the Federal
Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that
such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency
shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to
subsection (b)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCED4C0B544E74674911BC7C3A480BA2E">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Retention and
use of cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No department or agency of the Federal
Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1)
for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD00CC66D864044E2A4AF66B035BDCB7B">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Federal
Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and
protection of voluntarily shared information
</header>
<paragraph id="H6AE0CDF7E61E48AD87B13DE9751820A7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
If a department or agency of the Federal Government
intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with
respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber
threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable
to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum
of—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H201F10AB647D42169166E1EA5A795D49">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the actual damages
sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is
greater; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCB1E5AB3CDC342518E3E7CA0D0902D2D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the costs of the
action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the
court.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1D2E3E4A1A93417E9B386A1B797F635D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Venue
</header>
<text>
An
action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the
district court of the United States in—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H3DE4E959CF2044A690A59F0F97A44094">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the district in
which the complainant resides;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1D5131CD2304497BA81049930A115C9C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the district in
which the principal place of business of the complainant is located;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H47C622F4919E47309ED28146985DC365">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the district in
which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the
information is located; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF701617F42194DFA8FE7B90D68C79008">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the District of
Columbia.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA42019ED817544589CE453A5C2432EBB">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Statute of
limitations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No action shall
lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two
years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c)
that is the basis for the action.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6B24E386069A44EEAE7CD328C0EB1DE9">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusive cause
of action
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A cause of action
under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant
seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection
(c).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H12D2405605DC44F7B16E7938232ABEDF">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Federal
preemption
</header>
<text>
This section supersedes any statute of a State or
political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly
regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H59F8D836D3364AC6818496B9DCFF8A12">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Savings
clauses
</header>
<paragraph id="H862DA7F7288B4FEFA72C0EA4980B3C39">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Existing
authorities
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit
any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or
share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H555B780321544E8FA246D193DADF54D8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on
military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector
cybersecurity efforts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing
in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or
modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National
Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control,
modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a
private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State,
local, or tribal government.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF438E3187A6D4D9D87EF6C6C963112C2">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Information
sharing relationships
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB7E3EE954EF849349B84291A84903DCD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
limit or modify an
existing information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H36CE2F9CF29B4B1A9291D4A4768F8B26">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
prohibit a new
information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB948ADA107034C3C91630F07367C1C90">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
require a new
information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a
private-sector entity or utility;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H36A054101B2245ADB206E497AEFCE148">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
modify the
authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect
sources and methods and the national security of the United States; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H222B4101872040BE9EF2D18423EDBEB1">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
preclude the Federal Government from
requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or
required to do so under another provision of law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5863E16F0C8C43A4B48A421E7F77917E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on
Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any
entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal
Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector
system or network.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC3AF0577DC8E413C8D7E7083BA59806E">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No liability for
non-participation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in
this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected
entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a
protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to
liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized
under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H15FE17760EB34483AE9EAFA37066BF30">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Use and
retention of information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of
the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to
subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection
(c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA33DB4F9205D4DFEB7DF0D38A0F6388C">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on
surveillance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
section shall be construed to authorize the Department of Defense or the
National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to
target a United States person for surveillance.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H49AFD10947FB44FA8CDAB85E942CB4C5">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="H80874F6A04F24102AA34985F2E691B56">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Availability
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
availability
</quote>
means
ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H44ABD42494074BE6BFC55BC47659A5E8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Certified
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
certified entity
</term>
means a protected
entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H91BAF027E208413B854788ECF762E017">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
possesses or is
eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of
National Intelligence; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA8F0CCFF185A4E3C9E99B175F0251EE3">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
is able to
demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such
entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2AF57EDC54C1423D9304A2616F0E32DE">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
confidentiality
</quote>
means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including
means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H15D0D109EF06474F9E381F29F315B278">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
information
</header>
<subparagraph id="HAFA4410406644EEA82957EDBC3727927">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat information
</quote>
means
information directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H2AA2EC325BEF4F35923A67E1E0BC9C18">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE6DC8933C102446594D8A4D89ADD8939">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system
or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4C33FFDEFF1147129D874E221ABEF29D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9E5E40D45BD14A8C9303BE485483F941">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to
gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information
stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or
private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H17B6B3E8F6FF45C39975748FBBAFE660">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized
access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07E4431F53A64700BB4AF7368E31F3E8">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
intelligence
</header>
<subparagraph id="H6B1E3AF53B6F40568DE14A8862532284">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat intelligence
</quote>
means
intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community
directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H071740720E7D46408EF7052621421A7D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB326237E4D8344889B0E7956F3CB16E2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system
or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H322D26991E664FC98438E4FD76788C6D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA70C31E6E425464F921A94FB15428AA5">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to
gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information
stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or
private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA354FFBDCE724E608F7BB73F7F6A2F93">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized
access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4522DCFD786740F48E7768C69E19296E">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
crime
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity crime
</quote>
means—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a crime under a
Federal or State law that involves—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to deny
access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H884516E768374BB283407747027664AA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to gain
unauthorized access to a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAF68325EF96E4E02A900E1D8B18CAF7E">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to
exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization;
or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1691A04784EF44C9BFAD3D7FD9121893">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the violation of a
provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of
any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/99/474">
Public Law 99–474
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H83BF8F68649D4A138A9914329E423EC2">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
provider
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
cybersecurity provider
</term>
means a
non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for
cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD0A6AEC6DB4247ACAFD9AB9485A00BA2">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
purpose
</header>
<subparagraph id="HB760CBE8614543098A59F1667362CF62">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity purpose
</quote>
means the purpose of ensuring the
integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or
network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H56FE361E691042A4968209ABC51FC604">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed
on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1AEFCBFA06AF4AE09AAA7A572E26CB5B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC91D5A68F631474F92FD67FBE1419960">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose
of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or
network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFBE9DB6C99B44D6580757758B60EF079">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from
efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely
involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3A26A7BF02D84922A39B565D40204F81">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
system
</header>
<subparagraph id="H30D951EFE6EC4009A686F4BAD049721A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity system
</quote>
means a system designed or employed to
ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a
system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HF19BF9F0F392474D88B4EB074CCA4829">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
vulnerability of a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA0EF612125514D84BC64066F09ED02E7">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed
on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCFECF09DE69441189EB0C8911812B34B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4FF1CA0EBEA64B6FAE2F36A43E1D344B">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose
of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or
network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC21D4EBF18BD49E49C385F3C490D512F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or
network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H395E43C1291E42AA9C14839BD6DC06A6">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<header>
Integrity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
integrity
</quote>
means
guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including
ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9FC42B3BF9C14B19AE62B0E5FBAC9130">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<header>
Protected
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
protected entity
</term>
means an entity,
other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for
goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HCCE3F637AD4141649EDD8ECB660234BA">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
self-protected entity
</term>
means an
entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for
cybersecurity purposes to itself.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H282CCB460FBB44DFAD28D1ADB7174510">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<header>
Utility
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
utility
</term>
means an
entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory
services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications,
transportation, water, or wastewater
services.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2F422FAC668D43F3BE6BD2087C1085B5">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures and
guidelines
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="H78E7DD6E10A44016BB8EF793F50683D0">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section
1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of
this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section
1104(a);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD65902DB916146818C7E219C66C6D62F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in establishing such procedures and issuing
such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that
such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical
infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined
in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the
possession of the Federal Government; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HDF2F49EF9A534870AA63F74AC199CA9D">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
following the
establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines,
expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate
departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities,
and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by
subsection (a)).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H946EB779531F47CB9CE8BFA2F98210AF">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and
civil liberties policies and procedures
</header>
<text>
Not later than 60 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
Attorney General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under
section 1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by
subsection (a) of this section.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF18B4969451F4509AB08912E659A7611">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Initial
reports
</header>
<text>
The first reports required to be submitted under
paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National
Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be
submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF31CA3CDD9494244BBFE73DD6775BE67">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Table of
contents amendment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The table
of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is
amended by adding at the end the following new item:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDFA64518D96E4159A31B4673952ED08A" style="traditional">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">
Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and
information
sharing.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="HB90BB9399081480C9E52BF6538B7B8FC">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Sunset
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Effective on the date that is 5 years after
the date of the enactment of this Act—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H6DE80DA341B240E0A568D845BED74817">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
section 1104 of
the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is
repealed; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HE7B60947393043B3BD88680288AFB20C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the table of
contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended
by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to
section 1104, as added by such section 2(d).
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H2C26CEDC277449959760E55C6ACB887C">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Sense of Congress
on international cooperation
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
It is the sense of Congress that
international cooperation with regard to cybersecurity should be encouraged
wherever possible under this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H4ED77409F55049F08F6AEC200DAC65F6">
<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Rule of
construction relating to consumer data
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Nothing in this Act or the amendments made
by this Act shall be construed to provide new or alter any existing authority
for an entity to sell personal information of a consumer to another entity for
marketing purposes.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HD09557CF76374B62BA022DFA91E8E6C3">
<enum>
7.
</enum>
<header>
Savings clause
with regard to cybersecurity provider obligation to report cyber threat
incident information to Federal Government
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Nothing in this Act or the amendments made
by this Act shall be construed to provide authority to a department or agency
of the Federal Government to require a cybersecurity provider that has
contracted with the Federal Government to provide information services to
provide information about cybersecurity incidents that do not pose a threat to
the Federal Government’s information.
</text>
</section>
</legis-body>
<attestation>
<attestation-group>
<attestation-date chamber="House" date="20130418">
Passed the House of
Representatives April 18, 2013.
</attestation-date>
<attestor display="yes">
Karen L. Haas,
</attestor>
<role>
Clerk
</role>
</attestation-group>
</attestation>
</bill>
| IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 22, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence AN ACT To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act . 2. Federal Government coordination with respect to cybersecurity (a) Coordinated activities The Federal Government shall conduct cybersecurity activities to provide shared situational awareness that enables integrated operational actions to protect, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. (b) Coordinated information sharing (1) Designation of coordinating entity for cyber threat information The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Homeland Security as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, except as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to the procedures established under paragraph (4). (2) Designation of a coordinating entity for cybersecurity crimes The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Justice as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information related to cybersecurity crimes that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, subject to the procedures under paragraph (4). (3) Sharing by coordinating entities The entities designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall share cyber threat information shared with such entities in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, consistent with the procedures established under paragraphs (4) and (5). (4) Procedures Each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, shall establish procedures to— (A) ensure that cyber threat information shared with departments or agencies of the Federal Government in accordance with such section 1104(b) is also shared with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government with a national security mission in real time; (B) ensure the distribution to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government of cyber threat information in real time; and (C) facilitate information sharing, interaction, and collaboration among and between the Federal Government; State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and cybersecurity providers and self-protected entities. (5) Privacy and civil liberties (A) Policies and procedures The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner— (i) minimize the impact on privacy and civil liberties; (ii) reasonably limit the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner; (iii) include requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition; (iv) protect the confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to the greatest extent practicable; and (v) not delay or impede the flow of cyber threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber threat. (B) Submission to Congress The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, jointly submit to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies and procedures. (C) Implementation The head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such section 1104(b) shall— (i) implement the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and (ii) promptly notify the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the appropriate congressional committees of any significant violations of such policies and procedures. (D) Oversight The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A). (6) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Defense and an entity that is part of the defense industrial base; (B) alter existing information-sharing relationships between a cybersecurity provider, protected entity, or self-protected entity and the Federal Government; (C) prohibit the sharing of cyber threat information directly with a department or agency of the Federal Government for criminal investigative purposes related to crimes described in section 1104(c)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act; or (D) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Treasury and an entity that is part of the financial services sector. (7) Technical assistance (A) Discussions and assistance Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any department or agency of the Federal Government from engaging in formal or informal technical discussion regarding cyber threat information with a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity or from providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats at the request of such a provider or such an entity. (B) Coordination Any department or agency of the Federal Government engaging in an activity referred to in subparagraph (A) shall coordinate such activity with the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) and share all significant information resulting from such activity with such entity and all other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (C) Sharing by designated entity Consistent with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (5), the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) shall share with all appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government all significant information resulting from— (i) formal or informal technical discussions between such entity of the Department of Homeland Security and a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity about cyber threat information; or (ii) any technical assistance such entity of the Department of Homeland Security provides to such cybersecurity provider or such self-protected entity to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats. (c) Reports on information sharing (1) Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security report The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, including— (A) a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose; (B) a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection; (C) a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information; (D) appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any; (E) a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information; (F) a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and (G) any recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security for improvements or modifications to the authorities under such section. (2) Privacy and civil liberties officers report The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection (b), shall annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government under such section 1104. Such report shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under such section 1104. (3) Form Each report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. (2) Cyber threat information, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity crimes, cybersecurity provider, cybersecurity purpose, and self-protected entity The terms cyber threat information , cyber threat intelligence , cybersecurity crimes , cybersecurity provider , cybersecurity purpose , and self-protected entity have the meaning given those terms in section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. (3) Intelligence community The term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 401a(4) ). (4) Shared situational awareness The term shared situational awareness means an environment where cyber threat information is shared in real time between all designated Federal cyber operations centers to provide actionable information about all known cyber threats. 3. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) In general Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 442 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities (1) In general The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence. (2) Sharing and use of classified intelligence The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be— (A) shared by an element of the intelligence community with— (i) a certified entity; or (ii) a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence; (B) shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States; (C) used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure; and (D) used, retained, or further disclosed by a certified entity for cybersecurity purposes. (3) Security clearance approvals The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection— (A) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee, independent contractor, or officer of a certified entity; (B) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and (C) expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States. (4) No right or benefit The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility. (5) Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence. (b) Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information (1) In general (A) Cybersecurity providers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. (B) Self-protected entities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the entities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(b) of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. (2) Use and protection of information Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with this section; (B) may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information; (C) may only be used by a non-Federal recipient of such information for a cybersecurity purpose; (D) if shared with the Federal Government— (i) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ); (ii) shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information; (iii) shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes; (iv) shall not be provided to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if— (I) the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or (II) unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and (v) shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and (E) shall be exempt from disclosure under a law or regulation of a State, political subdivision of a State, or a tribe that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity. (3) Exemption from liability (A) Exemption No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith— (i) for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or (ii) for decisions made for cybersecurity purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section. (B) Lack of good faith For purposes of the exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes any act or omission taken with intent to injure, defraud, or otherwise endanger any individual, government entity, private entity, or utility. (4) Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect— (A) any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or (B) the applicability of other provisions of law, including section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law. (5) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to— (A) a cybersecurity provider to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes; or (B) a self-protected entity to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such self-protected entity. (c) Federal Government use of information (1) Limitation The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)— (A) for cybersecurity purposes; (B) for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes; (C) for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm; or (D) for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in section 2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code. (2) Affirmative search restriction The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1). (3) Anti-tasking restriction Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to— (A) require a private-sector entity or utility to share information with the Federal Government; or (B) condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government. (4) Protection of sensitive personal documents The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b): (A) Library circulation records. (B) Library patron lists. (C) Book sales records. (D) Book customer lists. (E) Firearms sales records. (F) Tax return records. (G) Educational records. (H) Medical records. (5) Notification of non-cyber threat information If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (6) Retention and use of cyber threat information No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (d) Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information (1) In general If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and (B) the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. (2) Venue An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in— (A) the district in which the complainant resides; (B) the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located; (C) the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or (D) the District of Columbia. (3) Statute of limitations No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action. (4) Exclusive cause of action A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c). (e) Federal preemption This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b). (f) Savings clauses (1) Existing authorities Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information. (2) Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government. (3) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship; (B) prohibit a new information sharing relationship; (C) require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity or utility; (D) modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; or (E) preclude the Federal Government from requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or required to do so under another provision of law. (4) Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network. (5) No liability for non-participation Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section. (6) Use and retention of information Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (7) Limitation on surveillance Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to target a United States person for surveillance. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) Availability The term availability means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. (2) Certified entity The term certified entity means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that— (A) possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and (B) is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence. (3) Confidentiality The term confidentiality means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information. (4) Cyber threat information (A) In General The term cyber threat information means information directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (5) Cyber threat intelligence (A) In general The term cyber threat intelligence means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (6) Cybersecurity crime The term cybersecurity crime means— (A) a crime under a Federal or State law that involves— (i) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; (ii) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or (iii) efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or (B) the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–474 ). (7) Cybersecurity provider The term cybersecurity provider means a non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (8) Cybersecurity purpose (A) In general The term cybersecurity purpose means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (9) Cybersecurity system (A) In general The term cybersecurity system means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (10) Integrity The term integrity means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity. (11) Protected entity The term protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (12) Self-protected entity The term self-protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself. (13) Utility The term utility means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services. . (b) Procedures and guidelines The Director of National Intelligence shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a); (2) in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and (3) following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)). (c) Privacy and civil liberties policies and procedures Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under section 1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (d) Initial reports The first reports required to be submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Table of contents amendment The table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing. . 4. Sunset Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and (2) the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(d) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(d). 5. Sense of Congress on international cooperation It is the sense of Congress that international cooperation with regard to cybersecurity should be encouraged wherever possible under this Act and the amendments made by this Act. 6. Rule of construction relating to consumer data Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide new or alter any existing authority for an entity to sell personal information of a consumer to another entity for marketing purposes. 7. Savings clause with regard to cybersecurity provider obligation to report cyber threat incident information to Federal Government Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to provide authority to a department or agency of the Federal Government to require a cybersecurity provider that has contracted with the Federal Government to provide information services to provide information about cybersecurity incidents that do not pose a threat to the Federal Government’s information.
Passed the House of Representatives April 18, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Rogers of
Michigan
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Mr.
Ruppersberger
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Mr. Thornberry
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Mr. Upton
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Mr. Walden
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Mr. Westmoreland
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Mr. Nunes
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Mr. Pompeo
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Mr. Peters of California
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Ms. Sinema
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Mr. Lance
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Mr. LoBiondo
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Mr. McHenry
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Mr. Guthrie
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Mr. Kline
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Mr. Schock
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Mr. Mulvaney
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Mr. Camp
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Mr. Cole
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Mr.
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Mr.
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Mr. Cuellar
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Mr. Costa
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Mr. Hastings of Florida
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Mr. Kilmer
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Mr. Lipinski
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Mr. Enyart
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Mr. Gutierrez
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Mr. Vargas
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Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of
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To provide for the sharing of certain cyber
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This Act may be cited as the
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Cyber Intelligence Sharing and
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Cyber threat
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Cyber threat intelligence and
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Sharing and use of
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shared by an element of the intelligence
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a person with an
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shared consistent with
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used by a certified entity in a manner
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Security clearance
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The Director of National Intelligence shall issue
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grant a security
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to use appropriate facilities; and
</text>
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<subparagraph id="H2F22DA5B0E4349BCA6F37294CC5BF03A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
expedite the security
clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers
necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the
United States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph changed="added" id="H7E33F8BA65E44DAD83A15EEBEE97AFE8" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
No right or
benefit
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provision of
information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall
not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such
utility or any other private-sector entity or utility.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph changed="added" id="H3EE07A5E2CFC4705AEA47BFF9F7874F6" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Restriction on
disclosure of cyber threat intelligence
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this
subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another
entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or
department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat
intelligence.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="H4616B668C0534C93A802AFF889F828CB" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Use of cybersecurity
systems and sharing of cyber threat information
</header>
<paragraph id="H76933B7FAB9B450A9A5A8E9A793629F0">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE3D012BDF6C04890AD7CEF075AF6913C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
providers
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for
which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for
cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H70A2758DF5EC4976AA3D315ABB794857">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and
obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such
protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H04136E8D4F98464D8C6B10D679215DB1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
share such cyber threat information with
any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if
specifically designated, the Federal Government.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H97DAD0E289C4440E9C993018BF6B9A27">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected
entities
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes—
</text>
<clause id="H23F03E5C8BF74C9AB92E9FEABADE8B3E">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
use cybersecurity systems to identify and
obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such
self-protected entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8D8AB8A91DFC441AB065ABDB3F0713B9">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
share such cyber threat
information with any other entity, including the Federal Government.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFE0926E06B734492BBB05CEBF6C934A7">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Sharing with the
Federal Government
</header>
<subparagraph id="H6C5B661B2B8A4F8485D4BB928F40E019">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Information shared with
the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the
Department of Homeland Security
</header>
<text>
Subject to the use and protection
of information requirements under paragraph (3), the head of a department or
agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information in
accordance with paragraph (1) shall provide such cyber threat information in as
close to real time as possible to the National Cybersecurity and Communications
Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9AD1003ED44C4C83B66B0E294A9B2632">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Request to share with
another department or agency of the Federal Government
</header>
<text>
An entity
sharing cyber threat information that is provided to the National Cybersecurity
and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security
under subparagraph (A) or paragraph (1) may request the head of such Center to,
and the head of such Center may, provide such information in as close to real
time as possible to another department or agency of the Federal
Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF4D3B731103C4E668815AEAD306E6E2B">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Use and protection of
information
</header>
<text>
Cyber threat information shared in accordance with
paragraph (1)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2E0348131D1549E187F461F59E65F89E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall only be shared in accordance with any
restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity
or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate
anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a
department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information
with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with
this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D49AD4B5AA949EAAF3A050A98737720">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
may not be used by an
entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the
protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of
information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0B5FC9D5ECAC436BA8184E935F2E4355">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
may only be used by a non-Federal recipient
of such information for a cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H24B24C9071764C4299861CEB76074E9E">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
if shared with the
Federal Government—
</text>
<clause id="H2780366C302944B291017C9D5C52971F">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/552">
section 552
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
);
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H7F82334EE8B945DAB35A1EC0C639B6E8">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
shall be considered
proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the
Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such
information;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H46EBC8ABFF724DC2B2A5C9CBE0B36653">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be used by
the Federal Government for regulatory purposes;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCC1AF4F066E642A3ABFA3115B7750269">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall not be provided by the department or
agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information to
another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A)
if—
</text>
<subclause id="H723DA4EF44DE46339E9E2E42095F85A0">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the entity providing such information
determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose
for which such information is shared; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HBD8FAEBC29D74C5ABC087A7D3948175C">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
unless otherwise
directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal
Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the
provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such
information is shared; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H85CAD6C72FE14D6CB7FE8CC10D9907E0">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
shall be handled by the
Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and
the national security of the United States; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H32600F1E2CF54760A2CE31B677DD6518">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
shall be exempt from disclosure under a
State, local, or tribal law or regulation that requires public disclosure of
information by a public or quasi-public entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H87B31BA66F30453298BEAB23E31D304C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption from
liability
</header>
<subparagraph id="H1B8F2C0569424E34AA247DFE8854F905">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption
</header>
<text>
No
civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or
State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity
provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity,
self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith—
</text>
<clause id="H846489EA935448A097018A5DC72D3FF7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for using cybersecurity systems to identify
or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in
accordance with this section; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H17A2A83D49A947D0952F09BFE4B9A8B4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for decisions made for cybersecurity
purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared
under this section.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3B20E5CD801C49A0978AFB2129D9E803">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Lack of good
faith
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of the
exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes,
but is not limited to, any act or omission taken with intent to injure,
defraud, or otherwise endanger any individual, government entity, private
entity, or utility.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H6596159A173340FFAF7CA32F6F1810CA">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Relationship to other
laws requiring the disclosure of information
</header>
<text>
The submission of
information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy
or affect—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HCBC9AA38228645B6A70E12D27573F669">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any requirement under any other provision
of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government;
or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H23B9BBB9035D4AC5AB57DF75DDE3543F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the applicability of other provisions of
law, including
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/552">
section 552
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as
the
<quote>
Freedom of Information Act
</quote>
), with respect to information
required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of
law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE0F4FBEE6F0E4D1B85364B82B0039D22">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Rule of
construction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6F87FB2B31DA4EC39841767C56452DE9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a cybersecurity provider
to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information
from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by a
protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or
services for cybersecurity purposes; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H24F77695FF9C438D9A29454D82825559">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a self-protected entity to use a
cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a
system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such
self-protected entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="HF9CAB72182F542299A41279BE3BB77CF" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Federal Government use
of information
</header>
<paragraph id="HF79778777AA74C99B7EBA131E6F83BC7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal Government may use cyber threat
information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection
(b)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H01CF88EEAFF14EF180AFB2E7C2159003">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for cybersecurity
purposes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7B8D07A7BBA346B78A3520CC57E1EE3F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
for the investigation and
prosecution of cybersecurity crimes;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC12DD98835684EB4B24C50A48F023FFD">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
for the protection of
individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the
investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or
serious bodily harm; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4285362DCC6F4391B267ABEAF2BEEFCB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for the protection of minors from child
pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the
physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the
investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk
of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors,
including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in section
2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H75D52370658C4B9EB9944699A923DD03">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Affirmative search
restriction
</header>
<text>
The Federal Government may not affirmatively search
cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection
(b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H976A460FD6CD4AD3A8B004F10E4EEE1C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Anti-tasking
restriction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit
the Federal Government to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2F8C841982134077B539B7D5E65A6B60">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
require a private-sector
entity or utility to share information with the Federal Government; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDD9A9015F8C64771B8CF4699359C71A6">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
condition the sharing of
cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on the
provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H47BEEB49A6EF4E66BBA2F5500DCCEC07">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Protection of sensitive
personal documents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The
Federal Government may not use the following information, containing
information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in
accordance with subsection (b) unless such information is used in accordance
with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (7):
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0D830156179E4D7486D9F96AFE44F438">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Library circulation
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H089E960612C042FE990F0559E19DD88A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Library patron
lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H819B148B431448EB8E22244EEFE7D47C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Book sales
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0E1013A0C0DD4F9B9A729E408B50267B">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
Book customer
lists.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0DF606769FEA44E19E81EF6A717B8F1C">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
Firearms sales
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFCECAF4450E547359CF870A8198408D2">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
Tax return
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HA6D8FBA5F9D740B4BFBB60797DF27A64">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
Educational
records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H838B6E54DC4C44A99A79F3C2104BF804">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
Medical records.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2C07E8A81B2B4549BCC5685822412733">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Notification of
non-cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a department or agency of the Federal
Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that
such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency
shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to
subsection (b)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H64C96E85EBA74D39980051FF545D05A4">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Retention and use of
cyber threat information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No
department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information
shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted
under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1A111E158FD54879B38F7FCDCF93578C">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and civil
liberties
</header>
<subparagraph id="HD73A853E6F454E4AAB091EAAA385B212">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Policies and
procedures
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation
with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall
establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the
receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat
information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection
(b)(1). Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect
systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely
manner—
</text>
<clause id="H432CF00747764A30B2CD936FB874F862">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
minimize the impact on
privacy and civil liberties;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAE443A93C69545ECA04B1DE6C2F230C4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
reasonably limit the receipt, retention,
use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific
persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats
or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H414DFDDEEB3D47F290C943C72999E2AA">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
include requirements to
safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to
identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H941E0A97BBB5424EACD729564E6110BB">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
protect the
confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to
the greatest extent practicable; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7D0643C2F57F4B72B62A07305B88287B">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
not delay or impede the flow of cyber
threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber
threat.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H833A90769D8F4BF4B47DB7A099F98D18">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Submission to
Congress
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall, consistent
with the need to protect sources and methods, submit to Congress the policies
and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies
and procedures.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8019E0B19E3841D3A50D3A00A3405E1E">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Implementation
</header>
<text>
The
head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber
threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b)(1)
shall—
</text>
<clause id="HBBAA8D6726204227BBE9795FEE85D928">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
implement the policies
and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB1B48E4910D24E86AAD7FE2C77DDFACC">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
promptly notify the
Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, and the congressional
intelligence committees of any significant violations of such policies and
procedures.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H50C470A1BE554D11A25CDA897D7795BB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Oversight
</header>
<text>
The
Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Attorney General,
the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Defense, shall
establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and
procedures established under subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H53AA437E7C484287B0D1964232B76F6C" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Federal Government
liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection
of voluntarily shared information
</header>
<paragraph id="H6B1BE8C7E8F1442DBD2B493A32A41077">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
If a department or agency of the Federal Government
intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with
respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber
threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable
to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum
of—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H9A381A9C5F2A40368C7EEC61010C9E52">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the actual damages
sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is
greater; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4E525FA3E82840B8A58D6829C2843870">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the costs of the action
together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H24BD06341AFE47BEB473B72EC9A110B0">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Venue
</header>
<text>
An
action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the
district court of the United States in—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6E943BC740474B4DBEC8A3057BF32C90">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the
complainant resides;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD08BB8356E624CD5A3945C1BDAEF2055">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the
principal place of business of the complainant is located;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC50DB51B28144A65A21EFAD3EA3A9B18">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the district in which the
department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information
is located; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7B07EF4652FD4652A0D2A2B00AEBE0BE">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the District of
Columbia.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE6D45375F44449D2A957FBFEFB824001">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Statute of
limitations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No action shall
lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two
years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c)
that is the basis for the action.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H396A61722DEF4A27BBCDE17AB4FCA353">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusive cause of
action
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A cause of action
under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant
seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection
(c).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="HC6ED69402B8C4F77A81FF02B836C69D9" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Reports on information
sharing
</header>
<paragraph id="H33AC61E97CF440C5A7534761D0D1B941">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Inspector General
report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Inspector General
of the Intelligence Community, in consultation with the Inspector General of
the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense,
and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to
the congressional intelligence committees a report containing a review of the
use of information shared with the Federal Government under this section,
including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H3281C053F5AC430183E829AB04F6B960">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the use by
the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a
cybersecurity purpose;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE61475FD4D8D44B1822145D4D1735B25">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the type of
information shared with the Federal Government under this section;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6F1028B4EBC547F59C7804443A249952">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the actions
taken by the Federal Government based on such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDB66B1AF076E455885ECCAF3C6804C38">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
appropriate metrics to
determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal
Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H8706CC9DACAE45D89D12123D289DD285">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a list of the departments or agencies
receiving such information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4580AB27F7B44F2AB6297D8771C92B66">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
a review of the sharing
of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate
stovepiping of shared information; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3ADA461B777342C1B8DD95A4486ECF44">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
any recommendations of
the Inspector General for improvements or modifications to the authorities
under this section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H023AC24EC7FD4ABBA0B59467F32E1D47">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Privacy and civil
liberties officers report
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The
Civil Liberties Protection Officer of the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence and the Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer of the
Department of Justice, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties
Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the
senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the
Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the
Federal Government under this section, shall annually and jointly submit to
Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the
activities conducted by the Federal Government under this section. Such report
shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and
Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or
mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat
information under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1121D7FFA39A47C8B57848FA9D1FF735">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Form
</header>
<text>
Each
report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="HA43DF6F17EBB4FA38FE140303A2D343F" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Federal
preemption
</header>
<text>
This section supersedes any statute of a State or
political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly
regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="H662949A5CF98419CB42C3E83AA095105" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Savings
clauses
</header>
<paragraph id="H114065C6AF3C4A0B920CD4F785CFC35E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Existing
authorities
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit
any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or
share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB2ADBEC8745E47A69EA91281E833E606">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on military
and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector
cybersecurity efforts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing
in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or
modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National
Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control,
modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a
private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State,
local, or tribal government.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2A00E0F9CCB244B29F2FB2B4666B8986">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Information sharing
relationships
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6D6B87392D3B4EE4AB305A1F8C1C67C9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
limit or modify an
existing information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4405C718F2954093A8A7364A776682CF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
prohibit a new
information sharing relationship;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HECC0755B54EF4F37812EBAC32A6476BB">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
require a new information
sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity
or utility;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAE0BB81DDB1C4C5CAAEA567F4A16DC06">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
modify the authority of a
department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods
and the national security of the United States; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H21FC30D33AA94201B4E5D91C49844F03">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
preclude the Federal Government from
requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or
required to do so under another provision of law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25611E8E13F945F295419FB3D903E3E8">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on Federal
Government use of cybersecurity systems
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this section shall be construed
to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any
entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal
Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector
system or network.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HF8E13045BA784D748E298EEAB722E918">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No liability for
non-participation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in
this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected
entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a
protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to
liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized
under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0CF551501FBE4DF9A54304A8368E46E3">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Use and retention of
information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority
of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use
information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use
permitted under subsection (c)(1).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection changed="added" id="HBC066CDBD6AA48F48C8835F1151FA252" reported-display-style="italic">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="H018E15BF052E4660933403C6D7504636">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Availability
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
availability
</quote>
means
ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H546293A144FD4ECFA1B4DAE37D2CDA23">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Certified
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
certified entity
</term>
means a protected
entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HDD2434727C7C4F809A280D74627C5290">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
possesses or is eligible
to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National
Intelligence; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8522395216E24912958EE419F75C8699">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
is able to demonstrate to
the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can
appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H24718D0C1556489AB773DF4591243153">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
confidentiality
</quote>
means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including
means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0C1B383FDA24430AB273F9D103C4CE3B">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
information
</header>
<subparagraph id="H08160B65A5F14EA2BBBE56F1B989FEC3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat information
</quote>
means
information directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="H3E05D2DA887645AD924A15EF8C32D441">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDF2E8E9AB9B8416F9ADABEABE4199680">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system
or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF1A94A61C4BD427D9E8D4D54F6CCE38B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H38D3AFA9B47347348EDF3D90195C1373">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to
gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information
stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or
private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD5BAFF6007E34433AB0D1870E7743C58">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized
access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB2295B5180BF4168986B8B6E9573ABA9">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Cyber threat
intelligence
</header>
<subparagraph id="HB71AF4D9148347748D9E9A01CCFDC455">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
cyber threat intelligence
</quote>
means
intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community
directly pertaining to—
</text>
<clause id="HC28787DBBA4F426A8B5FD5051E4F9955">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE74B3F4B7A0148EAA294D5E8F94F89EA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system
or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4315183C031D450AB420F6635EDF91FE">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or
utility; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD3B7DD3F47E04E0386E0157EBCECF59D">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to
gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information
stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or
private entity or utility.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2BBB4989C57C466CA33AA67C6AFC98D1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized
access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1ACD8669282845F480097BB91A76394B">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
crime
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity crime
</quote>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H35395278D87D45E2AEDFC936D793471A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a crime under a Federal
or State law that involves—
</text>
<clause id="HE759BE92FF9A497B935C74F726D07194">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to deny access to
or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H84FADE4954864908B0693E31B94FC2D1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to gain
unauthorized access to a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H253A37D76DDB470A8D2D10143C92AB9D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
efforts to exfiltrate
information from a system or network without authorization; or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1E524B0E33AA433EB52FCAF7BFC34411">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the violation of a
provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of
any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/99/474">
Public Law 99–474
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAAB2DB8462DA4786B6D8A757C33AE418">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
provider
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
cybersecurity provider
</term>
means a
non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for
cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3ED9AB90E9FA415A9F0807803DE5034E">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
purpose
</header>
<subparagraph id="HE56BB67A2D224AC79754902680E3D837">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity purpose
</quote>
means the purpose of ensuring the
integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or
network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="H8A2D558452F741C8BF0D4D03972C3E0B">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a
system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB53072D2D8994A11860F2D0E28C37DAB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed
on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H97C654919BDF4CFDBA6F6A146EBD18DE">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H15961CB9AADE49BA9FD3C15B59F7E8FD">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose
of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or
network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H005F87CE563B4A86BA0AB437CAE632FE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from
efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely
involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6D9D31620D0E4C32961DD0CADD9D454E">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Cybersecurity
system
</header>
<subparagraph id="HAFEF72E2B9D642BFB82EA22629FE1CCD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
cybersecurity system
</quote>
means a system designed or employed to
ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a
system or network, including protecting a system or network from—
</text>
<clause id="HD08D97C5701B461CA147B4CEF9FC28F4">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a vulnerability of a
system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HFC2A87B2C3A94BB7B2D5F91B822708B6">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a threat to the integrity, confidentiality,
or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed
on, or transiting such a system or network;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H50C728B8497F483C9759479ED60A016E">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to deny access to or degrade,
disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HEA666C6510AE4E6DABC5630A43706172">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
efforts to gain unauthorized access to a
system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose
of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or
network.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H197D48F9AEC941569E6AC9ADBF773409">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exclusion
</header>
<text>
Such
term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or
network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that
solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing
agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFA16060F98174BF68C16744453759F7F">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<header>
Integrity
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
integrity
</quote>
means
guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including
ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H102AD44C6CDF446388929D716EADE295">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<header>
Protected
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
protected entity
</term>
means an entity,
other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for
goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H126CE9C87CA94AF49F03D535787DA5C1">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Self-protected
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
self-protected entity
</term>
means an
entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for
cybersecurity purposes to itself.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H97C357118ABA4A64BCCD58CE37EE82E2">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<header>
Utility
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
utility
</term>
means an
entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory
services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications,
transportation, water, or wastewater
services.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4A9808193B0046F4924A0EA8978079BE">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures and
guidelines
</header>
<text>
The Director of National Intelligence shall—
</text>
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not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section
1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of
this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section
1104(a);
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in establishing such procedures and issuing
such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that
such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical
infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined
in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the
possession of the Federal Government; and
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following the
establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines,
expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate
departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities,
and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by
subsection (a)).
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Privacy and civil
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Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence,
in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney
General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under section
1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a)
of this section.
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Initial
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The first reports required to be submitted under
paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National
Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be
submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this
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The table of
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Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and
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Sunset
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Effective on the date that is 5 years after
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section 1104 of the
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the table of contents in
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added by such section 2(e).
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April 15, 2013
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Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of
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| IB Union Calendar No. 25 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 624 [Report No. 113–39] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Rogers of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) April 15, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. McCaul , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Upton , Mr. Walden , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Peters of California , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Lance , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Conaway , Mr. McHenry , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Kline , Mr. Schock , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Hastings of Washington , Mr. Camp , Mr. Cole , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Costa , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Gutierrez , and Mr. Vargas April 15, 2013 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 13, 2013 A BILL To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act . 2. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) In general Title XI of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 442 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing (a) Intelligence community sharing of cyber threat intelligence with private sector and utilities (1) In general The Director of National Intelligence shall establish procedures to allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector entities and utilities and to encourage the sharing of such intelligence. (2) Sharing and use of classified intelligence The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall provide that classified cyber threat intelligence may only be— (A) shared by an element of the intelligence community with— (i) a certified entity; or (ii) a person with an appropriate security clearance to receive such cyber threat intelligence; (B) shared consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States; and (C) used by a certified entity in a manner which protects such cyber threat intelligence from unauthorized disclosure. (3) Security clearance approvals The Director of National Intelligence shall issue guidelines providing that the head of an element of the intelligence community may, as the head of such element considers necessary to carry out this subsection— (A) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to an employee or officer of a certified entity; (B) grant a security clearance on a temporary or permanent basis to a certified entity and approval to use appropriate facilities; and (C) expedite the security clearance process for a person or entity as the head of such element considers necessary, consistent with the need to protect the national security of the United States. (4) No right or benefit The provision of information to a private-sector entity or a utility under this subsection shall not create a right or benefit to similar information by such entity or such utility or any other private-sector entity or utility. (5) Restriction on disclosure of cyber threat intelligence Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a certified entity receiving cyber threat intelligence pursuant to this subsection shall not further disclose such cyber threat intelligence to another entity, other than to a certified entity or other appropriate agency or department of the Federal Government authorized to receive such cyber threat intelligence. (b) Use of cybersecurity systems and sharing of cyber threat information (1) In general (A) Cybersecurity providers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cybersecurity provider, with the express consent of a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes, may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity designated by such protected entity, including, if specifically designated, the Federal Government. (B) Self-protected entities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes— (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights and property of such self-protected entity; and (ii) share such cyber threat information with any other entity, including the Federal Government. (2) Sharing with the Federal Government (A) Information shared with the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security Subject to the use and protection of information requirements under paragraph (3), the head of a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information in accordance with paragraph (1) shall provide such cyber threat information in as close to real time as possible to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security. (B) Request to share with another department or agency of the Federal Government An entity sharing cyber threat information that is provided to the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center of the Department of Homeland Security under subparagraph (A) or paragraph (1) may request the head of such Center to, and the head of such Center may, provide such information in as close to real time as possible to another department or agency of the Federal Government. (3) Use and protection of information Cyber threat information shared in accordance with paragraph (1)— (A) shall only be shared in accordance with any restrictions placed on the sharing of such information by the protected entity or self-protected entity authorizing such sharing, including appropriate anonymization or minimization of such information and excluding limiting a department or agency of the Federal Government from sharing such information with another department or agency of the Federal Government in accordance with this section; (B) may not be used by an entity to gain an unfair competitive advantage to the detriment of the protected entity or the self-protected entity authorizing the sharing of information; (C) may only be used by a non-Federal recipient of such information for a cybersecurity purpose; (D) if shared with the Federal Government— (i) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ); (ii) shall be considered proprietary information and shall not be disclosed to an entity outside of the Federal Government except as authorized by the entity sharing such information; (iii) shall not be used by the Federal Government for regulatory purposes; (iv) shall not be provided by the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information to another department or agency of the Federal Government under paragraph (2)(A) if— (I) the entity providing such information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; or (II) unless otherwise directed by the President, the head of the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information determines that the provision of such information will undermine the purpose for which such information is shared; and (v) shall be handled by the Federal Government consistent with the need to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; and (E) shall be exempt from disclosure under a State, local, or tribal law or regulation that requires public disclosure of information by a public or quasi-public entity. (4) Exemption from liability (A) Exemption No civil or criminal cause of action shall lie or be maintained in Federal or State court against a protected entity, self-protected entity, cybersecurity provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, acting in good faith— (i) for using cybersecurity systems to identify or obtain cyber threat information or for sharing such information in accordance with this section; or (ii) for decisions made for cybersecurity purposes and based on cyber threat information identified, obtained, or shared under this section. (B) Lack of good faith For purposes of the exemption from liability under subparagraph (A), a lack of good faith includes, but is not limited to, any act or omission taken with intent to injure, defraud, or otherwise endanger any individual, government entity, private entity, or utility. (5) Relationship to other laws requiring the disclosure of information The submission of information under this subsection to the Federal Government shall not satisfy or affect— (A) any requirement under any other provision of law for a person or entity to provide information to the Federal Government; or (B) the applicability of other provisions of law, including section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ), with respect to information required to be provided to the Federal Government under such other provision of law. (6) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide new authority to— (A) a cybersecurity provider to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by a protected entity for which such cybersecurity provider is providing goods or services for cybersecurity purposes; or (B) a self-protected entity to use a cybersecurity system to identify or obtain cyber threat information from a system or network other than a system or network owned or operated by such self-protected entity. (c) Federal Government use of information (1) Limitation The Federal Government may use cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)— (A) for cybersecurity purposes; (B) for the investigation and prosecution of cybersecurity crimes; (C) for the protection of individuals from the danger of death or serious bodily harm and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving such danger of death or serious bodily harm; or (D) for the protection of minors from child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking and the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving child pornography, any risk of sexual exploitation, and serious threats to the physical safety of minors, including kidnapping and trafficking, and any crime referred to in section 2258A(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code. (2) Affirmative search restriction The Federal Government may not affirmatively search cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) for a purpose other than a purpose referred to in paragraph (1). (3) Anti-tasking restriction Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Federal Government to— (A) require a private-sector entity or utility to share information with the Federal Government; or (B) condition the sharing of cyber threat intelligence with a private-sector entity or utility on the provision of cyber threat information to the Federal Government. (4) Protection of sensitive personal documents The Federal Government may not use the following information, containing information that identifies a person, shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b) unless such information is used in accordance with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (7): (A) Library circulation records. (B) Library patron lists. (C) Book sales records. (D) Book customer lists. (E) Firearms sales records. (F) Tax return records. (G) Educational records. (H) Medical records. (5) Notification of non-cyber threat information If a department or agency of the Federal Government receiving information pursuant to subsection (b)(1) determines that such information is not cyber threat information, such department or agency shall notify the entity or provider sharing such information pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (6) Retention and use of cyber threat information No department or agency of the Federal Government shall retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (7) Privacy and civil liberties (A) Policies and procedures The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with subsection (b)(1). Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner— (i) minimize the impact on privacy and civil liberties; (ii) reasonably limit the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner; (iii) include requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition; (iv) protect the confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to the greatest extent practicable; and (v) not delay or impede the flow of cyber threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber threat. (B) Submission to Congress The Director of National Intelligence shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, submit to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies and procedures. (C) Implementation The head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b)(1) shall— (i) implement the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and (ii) promptly notify the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, and the congressional intelligence committees of any significant violations of such policies and procedures. (D) Oversight The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Defense, shall establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A). (d) Federal Government liability for violations of restrictions on the disclosure, use, and protection of voluntarily shared information (1) In general If a department or agency of the Federal Government intentionally or willfully violates subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) with respect to the disclosure, use, or protection of voluntarily shared cyber threat information shared under this section, the United States shall be liable to a person adversely affected by such violation in an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the violation or $1,000, whichever is greater; and (B) the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. (2) Venue An action to enforce liability created under this subsection may be brought in the district court of the United States in— (A) the district in which the complainant resides; (B) the district in which the principal place of business of the complainant is located; (C) the district in which the department or agency of the Federal Government that disclosed the information is located; or (D) the District of Columbia. (3) Statute of limitations No action shall lie under this subsection unless such action is commenced not later than two years after the date of the violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c) that is the basis for the action. (4) Exclusive cause of action A cause of action under this subsection shall be the exclusive means available to a complainant seeking a remedy for a violation of subsection (b)(3)(D) or subsection (c). (e) Reports on information sharing (1) Inspector General report The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under this section, including— (A) a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose; (B) a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under this section; (C) a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information; (D) appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any; (E) a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information; (F) a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and (G) any recommendations of the Inspector General for improvements or modifications to the authorities under this section. (2) Privacy and civil liberties officers report The Civil Liberties Protection Officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer of the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under this section, shall annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government under this section. Such report shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under this section. (3) Form Each report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (f) Federal preemption This section supersedes any statute of a State or political subdivision of a State that restricts or otherwise expressly regulates an activity authorized under subsection (b). (g) Savings clauses (1) Existing authorities Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other authority to use a cybersecurity system or to identify, obtain, or share cyber threat intelligence or cyber threat information. (2) Limitation on military and intelligence community involvement in private and public sector cybersecurity efforts Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency or any other element of the intelligence community to control, modify, require, or otherwise direct the cybersecurity efforts of a private-sector entity or a component of the Federal Government or a State, local, or tribal government. (3) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) limit or modify an existing information sharing relationship; (B) prohibit a new information sharing relationship; (C) require a new information sharing relationship between the Federal Government and a private-sector entity or utility; (D) modify the authority of a department or agency of the Federal Government to protect sources and methods and the national security of the United States; or (E) preclude the Federal Government from requiring an entity to report significant cyber incidents if authorized or required to do so under another provision of law. (4) Limitation on Federal Government use of cybersecurity systems Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide additional authority to, or modify an existing authority of, any entity to use a cybersecurity system owned or controlled by the Federal Government on a private-sector system or network to protect such private-sector system or network. (5) No liability for non-participation Nothing in this section shall be construed to subject a protected entity, self-protected entity, cyber security provider, or an officer, employee, or agent of a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider, to liability for choosing not to engage in the voluntary activities authorized under this section. (6) Use and retention of information Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, or to modify any existing authority of, a department or agency of the Federal Government to retain or use information shared pursuant to subsection (b)(1) for any use other than a use permitted under subsection (c)(1). (h) Definitions In this section: (1) Availability The term availability means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. (2) Certified entity The term certified entity means a protected entity, self-protected entity, or cybersecurity provider that— (A) possesses or is eligible to obtain a security clearance, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; and (B) is able to demonstrate to the Director of National Intelligence that such provider or such entity can appropriately protect classified cyber threat intelligence. (3) Confidentiality The term confidentiality means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information. (4) Cyber threat information (A) In General The term cyber threat information means information directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include information pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (5) Cyber threat intelligence (A) In general The term cyber threat intelligence means intelligence in the possession of an element of the intelligence community directly pertaining to— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network of a government or private entity or utility or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network of a government or private entity or utility; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network of a government or private entity or utility. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include intelligence pertaining to efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network of a government or private entity or utility that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (6) Cybersecurity crime The term cybersecurity crime means— (A) a crime under a Federal or State law that involves— (i) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; (ii) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network; or (iii) efforts to exfiltrate information from a system or network without authorization; or (B) the violation of a provision of Federal law relating to computer crimes, including a violation of any provision of title 18, United States Code, created or amended by the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–474 ). (7) Cybersecurity provider The term cybersecurity provider means a non-Federal entity that provides goods or services intended to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (8) Cybersecurity purpose (A) In general The term cybersecurity purpose means the purpose of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguarding, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include the purpose of protecting a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (9) Cybersecurity system (A) In general The term cybersecurity system means a system designed or employed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of, or safeguard, a system or network, including protecting a system or network from— (i) a vulnerability of a system or network; (ii) a threat to the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of a system or network or any information stored on, processed on, or transiting such a system or network; (iii) efforts to deny access to or degrade, disrupt, or destroy a system or network; or (iv) efforts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network, including to gain such unauthorized access for the purpose of exfiltrating information stored on, processed on, or transiting a system or network. (B) Exclusion Such term does not include a system designed or employed to protect a system or network from efforts to gain unauthorized access to such system or network that solely involve violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements and do not otherwise constitute unauthorized access. (10) Integrity The term integrity means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, including ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity. (11) Protected entity The term protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that contracts with a cybersecurity provider for goods or services to be used for cybersecurity purposes. (12) Self-protected entity The term self-protected entity means an entity, other than an individual, that provides goods or services for cybersecurity purposes to itself. (13) Utility The term utility means an entity providing essential services (other than law enforcement or regulatory services), including electricity, natural gas, propane, telecommunications, transportation, water, or wastewater services. . (b) Procedures and guidelines The Director of National Intelligence shall— (1) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish procedures under paragraph (1) of section 1104(a) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, and issue guidelines under paragraph (3) of such section 1104(a); (2) in establishing such procedures and issuing such guidelines, consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that such procedures and such guidelines permit the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to receive all appropriate cyber threat intelligence (as defined in section 1104(h)(5) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)) in the possession of the Federal Government; and (3) following the establishment of such procedures and the issuance of such guidelines, expeditiously distribute such procedures and such guidelines to appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, private-sector entities, and utilities (as defined in section 1104(h)(13) of such Act, as added by subsection (a)). (c) Privacy and civil liberties policies and procedures Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish the policies and procedures required under section 1104(c)(7)(A) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (d) Initial reports The first reports required to be submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall be submitted not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (e) Table of contents amendment The table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 1104. Cyber threat intelligence and information sharing. . 3. Sunset Effective on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act— (1) section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 2(a) of this Act, is repealed; and (2) the table of contents in the first section of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 2(e) of this Act, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1104, as added by such section 2(e).
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Mr. LoBiondo
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Mr. Pallone
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chapter 178
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of title 28 of the United States
Code to permit during a 4-year period States to enact statutes that exempt from
the operation of such chapter, lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting,
gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur
sports.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of
2013
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Amendment
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Section 3704(a)
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in paragraph (4)
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by adding at the
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a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting,
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applicable statute—
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enacted on or
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as in effect not
later than January 1,
2017.
</text>
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</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. LoBiondo (for himself and Mr. Pallone ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend chapter 178 of title 28 of the United States Code to permit during a 4-year period States to enact statutes that exempt from the operation of such chapter, lotteries, sweepstakes, and other betting, gambling, or wagering schemes involving professional and amateur sports.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of 2013 . 2. Amendment Section 3704(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by striking or at the end, (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme in a State authorized by such State by an applicable statute— (A) enacted on or after January 1, 2013, and (B) as in effect not later than January 1, 2017. . |
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Exclusion of the State
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to the extent approved by the legislature of the State
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a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting,
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the extent such scheme is approved by the legislature of the State by
statute.
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Applicability
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The amendments made by this Act apply to
conduct occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 626 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. LoBiondo ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28 of the United States Code to exclude the State of New Jersey from the prohibition on professional and amateur sports gambling to the extent approved by the legislature of the State.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2013 . 2. Exclusion of the State of New Jersey from the prohibition on amateur and professional sports gambling to the extent approved by the legislature of the State Section 3704(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or waging scheme operating exclusively in the State of New Jersey, to the extent such scheme is approved by the legislature of the State by statute. . 3. Applicability The amendments made by this Act apply to conduct occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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113 HR 627 EH: National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
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To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
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.
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Findings
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The Congress finds the following:
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In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the Interior to administer America’s great national parks and monuments as a unified National Park System.
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(2)
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From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000 acres of land in the western United States to more than 395 units with 84,000,000 acres of land in nearly all States and territories.
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(3)
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The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include—
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managing national historic trails and national scenic trails;
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(B)
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administering wild and scenic rivers;
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<enum>
(C)
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recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmark program;
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providing historic preservation grants; and
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(E)
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assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs.
</text>
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(4)
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The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains the preeminent law guiding the management of parks and articulating the Service’s core mission,
<quote>
to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations
</quote>
.
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(5)
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The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of the organization’s second century of service to the American people as environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured places and stories.
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(6)
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Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and international attention to the National Park System and to the legacy Congress left in 1916 when it established a Federal agency to ensure the protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources for all time.
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(7)
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The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for generations to come.
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3.
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<header>
Coin specifications
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(a)
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Denominations
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The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the
<quote>
Secretary
</quote>
) shall mint and issue the following coins:
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(1)
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$5 gold coins
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Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 8.359 grams;
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(B)
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have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and
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(C)
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contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy.
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(2)
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$1 silver coins
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Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 26.73 grams;
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(B)
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have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
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(C)
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contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
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(3)
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Half dollar clad coins
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Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 11.34 grams;
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(B)
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have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
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(C)
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be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in
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section 5112(b)
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of title 31, United States Code.
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(b)
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Legal tender
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The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in
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section 5103
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of title 31, United States Code.
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(c)
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Numismatic items
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For purposes of sections
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5134
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5136
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of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.
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4.
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<header>
Design of coins
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(a)
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<header>
Design requirements
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<enum>
(1)
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<header>
In general
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The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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(2)
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<header>
Designation and inscriptions
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<text>
On each coin minted under this Act there shall be—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a designation of the face value of the coin;
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
an inscription of the year
<quote>
2016
</quote>
; and
</text>
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<enum>
(C)
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<text>
inscriptions of the words
<quote>
Liberty
</quote>
,
<quote>
In God We Trust
</quote>
,
<quote>
United States of America
</quote>
, and
<quote>
E Pluribus Unum
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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(b)
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Selection
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<text>
The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be—
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(1)
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selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
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(A)
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the National Park Service;
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(B)
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the National Park Foundation; and
</text>
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(C)
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the Commission of Fine Arts; and
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(2)
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reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
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5.
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<header>
Issuance of coins
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(a)
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<header>
Quality of coins
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Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
</text>
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(b)
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Period for issuance
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The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016.
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Sale of coins
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Sale price
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The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—
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the face value of the coins;
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the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and
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the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).
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Bulk sales
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The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.
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Prepaid orders
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(1)
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In general
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The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins.
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Discount
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Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.
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Surcharges
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(a)
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In general
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All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:
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(1)
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A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.
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(2)
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A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.
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A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin.
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Distribution
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In general
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of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.
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Prohibition on land acquisition
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Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land acquisition.
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Audits
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The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of
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of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b).
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Limitations
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Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under
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section 5112(m)(1)
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of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.
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Financial assurances
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The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—
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minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and
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no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections
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5134(f)
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of title 31, United States Code.
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Budget compliance
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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
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Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation
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for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
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Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2014.
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Karen L. Haas,
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| I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the Interior to administer America’s great national parks and monuments as a unified National Park System. (2) From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000 acres of land in the western United States to more than 395 units with 84,000,000 acres of land in nearly all States and territories. (3) The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include— (A) managing national historic trails and national scenic trails; (B) administering wild and scenic rivers; (C) recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmark program; (D) providing historic preservation grants; and (E) assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs. (4) The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains the preeminent law guiding the management of parks and articulating the Service’s core mission, to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations . (5) The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of the organization’s second century of service to the American people as environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured places and stories. (6) Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and international attention to the National Park System and to the legacy Congress left in 1916 when it established a Federal agency to ensure the protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources for all time. (7) The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for generations to come. 3. Coin specifications (a) Denominations The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $1 silver coins Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. (3) Half dollar clad coins Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall— (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal tender The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic items For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. Design of coins (a) Design requirements (1) In general The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. (2) Designation and inscriptions On each coin minted under this Act there shall be— (A) a designation of the face value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year 2016 ; and (C) inscriptions of the words Liberty , In God We Trust , United States of America , and E Pluribus Unum . (b) Selection The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be— (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with— (A) the National Park Service; (B) the National Park Foundation; and (C) the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. Issuance of coins (a) Quality of coins Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for issuance The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016. 6. Sale of coins (a) Sale price The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of— (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk sales The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid orders (1) In general The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. Surcharges (a) In general All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin. (b) Distribution (1) In general Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources. (2) Prohibition on land acquisition Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land acquisition. (c) Audits The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b). (d) Limitations Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. Financial assurances The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that— (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. 9. Budget compliance 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 Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 627
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Paulsen
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(for himself,
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Ms. Kaptur
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,
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Mr. Kind
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To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
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Findings
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The Congress finds the following:
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In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the Interior to administer America’s great national parks and monuments as a unified National Park System.
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From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000 acres of land in the western United States to more than 395 units with 84,000,000 acres of land in nearly all States and territories.
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The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include—
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managing national historic trails and national scenic trails;
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administering wild and scenic rivers;
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recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmark program;
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providing historic preservation grants; and
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assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs.
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The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains the preeminent law guiding the management of parks and articulating the Service’s core mission,
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to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations
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The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of the organization’s second century of service to the American people as environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured places and stories.
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Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and international attention to the National Park System and to the legacy Congress left in 1916 when it established a Federal agency to ensure the protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources for all time.
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The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for generations to come.
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3.
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Coin specifications
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Denominations
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The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the
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$5 gold coins
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Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall—
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weigh 8.359 grams;
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have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and
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contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy.
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$1 silver coins
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Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall—
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weigh 26.73 grams;
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have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
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contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
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(3)
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Half dollar clad coins
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Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 11.34 grams;
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have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
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be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in
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section 5112(b)
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of title 31, United States Code.
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(b)
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Legal tender
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The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in
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section 5103
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of title 31, United States Code.
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(c)
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Numismatic items
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For purposes of sections
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5134
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and
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5136
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of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.
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4.
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Design of coins
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(a)
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Design requirements
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(1)
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In general
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The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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(2)
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Designation and inscriptions
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On each coin minted under this Act there shall be—
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(A)
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a designation of the face value of the coin;
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(B)
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an inscription of the year
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2016
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; and
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inscriptions of the words
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Liberty
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,
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In God We Trust
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,
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United States of America
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, and
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E Pluribus Unum
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.
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(b)
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Selection
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The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be—
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(1)
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selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
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(A)
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the National Park Service;
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the National Park Foundation; and
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the Commission of Fine Arts; and
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reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
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5.
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Issuance of coins
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(a)
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Quality of coins
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Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
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(b)
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Period for issuance
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The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016.
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Sale of coins
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(a)
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Sale price
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The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—
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(1)
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the face value of the coins;
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(2)
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the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and
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(3)
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the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).
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(b)
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Bulk sales
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The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.
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Prepaid orders
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(1)
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In general
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The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins.
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(2)
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Discount
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Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.
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Surcharges
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(a)
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In general
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All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:
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(1)
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A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.
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(2)
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A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.
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(3)
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A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin.
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(b)
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Distribution
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(1)
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In general
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of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.
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Prohibition on land acquisition
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Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land acquisition.
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Audits
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The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of
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of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b).
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Limitations
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Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under
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section 5112(m)(1)
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of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Paulsen (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Kind , and Mr. Reichert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the Interior to administer America’s great national parks and monuments as a unified National Park System. (2) From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000 acres of land in the western United States to more than 395 units with 84,000,000 acres of land in nearly all States and territories. (3) The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include— (A) managing national historic trails and national scenic trails; (B) administering wild and scenic rivers; (C) recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmark program; (D) providing historic preservation grants; and (E) assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs. (4) The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains the preeminent law guiding the management of parks and articulating the Service’s core mission, to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations . (5) The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of the organization’s second century of service to the American people as environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured places and stories. (6) Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and international attention to the National Park System and to the legacy Congress left in 1916 when it established a Federal agency to ensure the protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources for all time. (7) The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for generations to come. 3. Coin specifications (a) Denominations The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $1 silver coins Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. (3) Half dollar clad coins Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall— (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal tender The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic items For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. Design of coins (a) Design requirements (1) In general The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. (2) Designation and inscriptions On each coin minted under this Act there shall be— (A) a designation of the face value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year 2016 ; and (C) inscriptions of the words Liberty , In God We Trust , United States of America , and E Pluribus Unum . (b) Selection The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be— (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with— (A) the National Park Service; (B) the National Park Foundation; and (C) the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. Issuance of coins (a) Quality of coins Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for issuance The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016. 6. Sale of coins (a) Sale price The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of— (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk sales The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid orders (1) In general The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. Surcharges (a) In general All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin. (b) Distribution (1) In general Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources. (2) Prohibition on land acquisition Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land acquisition. (c) Audits The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b). (d) Limitations Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. |
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113th CONGRESS
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2d Session
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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April 30, 2014
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This Act may be cited as the
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National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
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The Congress finds the following:
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In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the
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From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000
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The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include—
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managing national historic trails and national scenic trails;
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administering wild and scenic rivers;
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recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic
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providing historic preservation grants; and
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assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs.
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The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains
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to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to
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The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a
century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving
our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the
culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s
employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of
the organization’s second century of service to the American people as
environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured
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Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and
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protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources
for all time.
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The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the
needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure
that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for
generations to come.
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Coin specifications
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Denominations
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$5 gold coins
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Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall—
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weigh 8.359 grams;
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have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and
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contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy.
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$1 silver coins
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Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 26.73 grams;
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have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
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contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
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Half dollar clad coins
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Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall—
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(A)
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weigh 11.34 grams;
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(B)
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have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
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(C)
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be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in
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section 5112(b)
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of title 31, United States Code.
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(b)
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<header>
Legal tender
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<text>
The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in
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section 5103
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code.
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(c)
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<header>
Numismatic items
</header>
<text>
For purposes of sections
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5134
</external-xref>
and
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5136
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be
numismatic items.
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<section id="HAEAF623288224FD997ECB436D9B6483C">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Design of coins
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(a)
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Design requirements
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(1)
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<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the
National Park Service.
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(2)
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Designation and inscriptions
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On each coin minted under this Act there shall be—
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(A)
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a designation of the face value of the coin;
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<enum>
(B)
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<text>
an inscription of the year
<quote>
2016
</quote>
; and
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(C)
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inscriptions of the words
<quote>
Liberty
</quote>
,
<quote>
In God We Trust
</quote>
,
<quote>
United States of America
</quote>
, and
<quote>
E Pluribus Unum
</quote>
.
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(b)
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Selection
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The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be—
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(1)
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selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
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(A)
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the National Park Service;
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(B)
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the National Park Foundation; and
</text>
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(C)
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the Commission of Fine Arts; and
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(2)
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reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
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5.
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Issuance of coins
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(a)
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Quality of coins
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Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
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(b)
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Period for issuance
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The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1,
2016, and ending on December 31, 2016.
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6.
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Sale of coins
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(a)
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Sale price
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The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—
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(1)
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the face value of the coins;
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(2)
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the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and
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(3)
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the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery,
overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).
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(b)
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Bulk sales
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The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.
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(c)
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Prepaid orders
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(1)
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<header>
In general
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The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance
of such coins.
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<enum>
(2)
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<header>
Discount
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Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.
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7.
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Surcharges
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<enum>
(a)
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<header>
In general
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All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows:
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<enum>
(1)
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<text>
A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin.
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<enum>
(2)
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<text>
A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin.
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin.
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<enum>
(b)
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Distribution
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<enum>
(1)
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<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Subject to
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section 5134(f)
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale
of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to
the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve
and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service
and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
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<header>
Prohibition on land acquisition
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<text>
Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land
acquisition.
</text>
</paragraph>
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(c)
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Audits
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The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of
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section 5134(f)(2)
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under
subsection (b).
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(d)
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<header>
Limitations
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<text>
Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under
this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such
issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of
commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2
commemorative coin program issuance limitation under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/31/5112">
section 5112(m)(1)
</external-xref>
of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The
Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.
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8.
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<header>
Financial assurances
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The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—
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(1)
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minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States
Government; and
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(2)
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no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in
section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins
authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of
machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the
United States Treasury, consistent with sections
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5112(m)
</external-xref>
and
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5134(f)
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of title 31, United States Code.
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9.
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<header>
Budget compliance
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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
<quote>
Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation
</quote>
for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Committee
on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such
statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
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Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2014.
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Karen L. Haas,
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Clerk
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| II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 627 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2014 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To provide for the issuance of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1916, Congress established the National Park Service as a bureau within the Department of the Interior to administer America’s great national parks and monuments as a unified National Park System. (2) From 1916 to the present, the National Park System has grown from 37 park units with 6,000,000 acres of land in the western United States to more than 395 units with 84,000,000 acres of land in nearly all States and territories. (3) The responsibilities of the National Park Service have grown to include— (A) managing national historic trails and national scenic trails; (B) administering wild and scenic rivers; (C) recognizing America’s most significant historic resources through the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmark program; (D) providing historic preservation grants; and (E) assisting communities in meeting their preservation, conservation, and recreation needs. (4) The National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, which established the National Park Service, remains the preeminent law guiding the management of parks and articulating the Service’s core mission, to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations . (5) The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 will be an occasion to celebrate a century of American vision and achievement in identifying and preserving our Nation’s special places for the benefit of everyone and the culmination of 100 years of accomplishment by the National Park Service’s employees, partners, and volunteers. It will also mark the beginning of the organization’s second century of service to the American people as environmental leaders and vigilant stewards of the Nation’s treasured places and stories. (6) Coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service will bring national and international attention to the National Park System and to the legacy Congress left in 1916 when it established a Federal agency to ensure the protection of our Nation’s most treasured natural and cultural resources for all time. (7) The proceeds from a surcharge on the sale of commemorative coins will assist the financing of the needs of the National Park Service’s parks and programs, helping to ensure that our Nation’s great natural and cultural resources will endure for generations to come. 3. Coin specifications (a) Denominations The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $1 silver coins Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. (3) Half dollar clad coins Not more than 750,000 half dollar coins, which shall— (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal tender The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic items For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. Design of coins (a) Design requirements (1) In general The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. (2) Designation and inscriptions On each coin minted under this Act there shall be— (A) a designation of the face value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year 2016 ; and (C) inscriptions of the words Liberty , In God We Trust , United States of America , and E Pluribus Unum . (b) Selection The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be— (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with— (A) the National Park Service; (B) the National Park Foundation; and (C) the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. Issuance of coins (a) Quality of coins Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for issuance The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016. 6. Sale of coins (a) Sale price The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of— (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to the coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk sales The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid orders (1) In general The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. Surcharges (a) In general All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar coin. (b) Distribution (1) In general Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges which are received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs that help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the National Park Service and promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources. (2) Prohibition on land acquisition Surcharges paid to the National Park Foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) may not be used for land acquisition. (c) Audits The National Park Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received by the Foundation under subsection (b). (d) Limitations Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. Financial assurances The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that— (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. 9. Budget compliance 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 Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
Passed the House of Representatives April 29, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk |
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1st Session
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H. R. 628
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mrs. Napolitano
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(for herself,
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Mr. Barber
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,
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Ms. Brownley of California
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Mr. Cartwright
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Ms. Castor of Florida
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,
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Mrs. Christensen
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,
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Ms. Chu
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,
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Mr. Cicilline
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,
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Mr. Conyers
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,
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Mr. Courtney
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,
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Ms. DeGette
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,
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Mr. Ellison
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,
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Mr. Al Green of Texas
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,
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Mr. Grijalva
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,
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Mr. Hastings of Florida
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,
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Mr. Hinojosa
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,
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Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas
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,
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Ms. Kaptur
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,
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Ms. Lee of California
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,
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Mr. Loebsack
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,
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Mr. Lowenthal
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,
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Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico
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,
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Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico
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,
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Mrs. McCarthy of New York
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,
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Ms. Moore
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,
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Mrs. Negrete McLeod
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,
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Mr. Pastor of Arizona
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,
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Mr. Perlmutter
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,
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Mr. Peters of Michigan
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,
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Mr. Rangel
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,
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Ms. Roybal-Allard
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,
<cosponsor name-id="R000599">
Mr. Ruiz
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,
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Mr. Rush
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,
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Mr. Schiff
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,
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Mr. Scott of Virginia
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,
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Ms. Shea-Porter
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,
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Mr. Sires
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,
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Ms. Slaughter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000460">
Mr. Thompson of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000469">
Mr. Tonko
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000128">
Mr. Van Hollen
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000130">
Mr. Vargas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000132">
Mr. Vela
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000081">
Ms. Velázquez
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000187">
Ms. Waters
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="W000799">
Mr. Walz
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
<committee-name committee-id="HIF00">
Committee on Energy and Commerce
</committee-name>
</action-desc>
</action>
<legis-type>
A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
</official-title>
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<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
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<enum>
2.
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<header>
Purposes
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
It is the purpose of this Act to—
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<paragraph id="H625BAEE07ED7474B8D9FA011003F111E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
revise, increase funding for, and expand the scope of the Safe Schools-Healthy Students program in order to provide access to more comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H20B88ADF40A24D5B9F702745813021D3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
provide for comprehensive staff development for school and community service personnel working in the school; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEF06AB3648DB49FDA62CA06B103B344B">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
provide for comprehensive training for children with mental health disorders, for parents, siblings, and other family members of such children, and for concerned members of the community.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<section id="HCF59C6240B1A4D469604FFEEC19E51A7">
<enum>
3.
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<header>
Amendments to the Public Health Service Act
</header>
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<enum>
(a)
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<header>
Technical amendments
</header>
<text>
The second part G (relating to services provided through religious organizations) of title V of the Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/290kk">
42 U.S.C. 290kk et seq.
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) is amended—
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<paragraph id="H89046EC7F7104B589484EE0466D240C6">
<enum>
(1)
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<text>
by redesignating such part as part J; and
</text>
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<paragraph id="H51770A8C76CB48FBBFD72E24FA4761FB">
<enum>
(2)
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<text>
by redesignating sections 581 through 584 as sections 596 through 596C, respectively.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<subsection id="H4791D636AC594722AF9C4489DFB9F40A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
School-Based mental health and children and violence
</header>
<text>
Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (
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42 U.S.C. 290hh
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) is amended to read as follows:
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<enum>
581.
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<header>
School-based mental health and children and violence
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<enum>
(a)
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<header>
In general
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The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education and in consultation with the Attorney General, shall, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to public entities and local education agencies, assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services both in schools and in the community. Such approach should provide comprehensive age appropriate services and supports, be linguistically and culturally appropriate, be trauma-informed, and incorporate age appropriate strategies of positive behavioral interventions and supports. A comprehensive school mental health program funded under this section shall assist children in dealing with trauma and violence.
</text>
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<enum>
(b)
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<header>
Activities
</header>
<text>
Under the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may—
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
provide financial support to enable local communities to implement a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate, school mental health program that incorporates positive behavioral interventions, client treatment, and supports to foster the health and development of children;
</text>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
provide technical assistance to local communities with respect to the development of programs described in paragraph (1);
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
provide assistance to local communities in the development of policies to address child and adolescent trauma and mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
facilitate community partnerships among families, students, law enforcement agencies, education systems, mental health and substance use disorder service systems, family-based mental health service systems, welfare agencies, health care service systems (including physicians), faith-based programs, trauma networks, and other community-based systems; and
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
establish mechanisms for children and adolescents to report incidents of violence or plans by other children, adolescents, or adults to commit violence.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(c)
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<header>
Requirements
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<paragraph id="H23EAE232A6F04A99A9658BDE450C42AC">
<enum>
(1)
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<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
To be eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), an entity shall—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
be a partnership between a local education agency and at least one community program or agency that is involved in mental health; and
</text>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
submit an application, that is endorsed by all members of the partnership, that contains the assurances described in paragraph (2).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HCD6F6462BE66492A94E05459D89189B1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Required assurances
</header>
<text>
An application under paragraph (1) shall contain assurances as follows:
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H8133BAAD0DEF489ABF1D8EB5F795F35D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
That the applicant will ensure that, in carrying out activities under this section, the local educational agency involved will enter into a memorandum of understanding—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H14614389813C4F48A3EB6E7028468CDE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
with, at least one, public or private mental health entity, health care entity, law enforcement or juvenile justice entity, child welfare agency, family-based mental health entity, family or family organization, trauma network, or other community-based entity; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H632C747C6BF143EDB03AE3132E1EB74E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
that clearly states—
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<subclause commented="no" id="H8D58D06A58484B538B38FE2EB6F265F8">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the responsibilities of each partner with respect to the activities to be carried out;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H65130B2D263A43C28EA547FF91D1420D">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
how each such partner will be accountable for carrying out such responsibilities; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H980CDC89E0574EC8A10026B46242C7B7">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
the amount of non-Federal funding or in-kind contributions that each such partner will contribute in order to sustain the program.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HF65F10CE805847AAA047868FACF31F97">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section supports the flexible use of funds to address—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
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<text>
the promotion of the social, emotional, and behavioral health of all students in an environment that is conducive to learning;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H62A59CCC861F45E598F1EFA0E4823180">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
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the reduction in the likelihood of at risk students developing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or substance use disorders;
</text>
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<clause commented="no" id="H314E57A803CE4B59B101DD85E8520D70">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the early identification of social, emotional, behavioral problems, or substance use disorders and the provision of early intervention services;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H7A8D815550AB4944904B000149F70DE0">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the treatment or referral for treatment of students with existing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or substance use disorders; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H7D9DC33BC64045719D331F92BA0A5CE0">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
the development and implementation of programs to assist children in dealing with trauma and violence.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAAD0EEB013F64F6FAA8072DD272B63BF">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will provide for in-service training of all school personnel, including ancillary staff and volunteers, in—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the techniques and supports needed to identify early children with trauma histories and children with, or at risk of, mental illness;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H089DAC431A1946BF8C344F9AC62FA991">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community and to follow-up when services are not available;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDFCB26F75D5F4E818E37F6B7376D18C6">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
strategies that promote a school-wide positive environment;
</text>
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<clause id="HB567CE6C678B4E6A98D216FF7CA01BE0">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
strategies for promoting the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of all students; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H19ACDAE17D424FBBB4187791FEE80516">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
strategies to increase the knowledge and skills of school and community leaders about the impact of trauma and violence and on the application of a public health approach to comprehensive school-based mental health programs.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H132CB59FABD1461AAA3D97DF126BE26C">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will include comprehensive training for parents, siblings, and other family members of children with mental health disorders, and for concerned members of the community in—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the techniques and supports needed to identify early children with trauma histories, and children with, or at risk of, mental illness;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H49EBCAB569D54E8FB1BDAC29CA690BE2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community and follow-up when such services are not available; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H83977EE24F264F6EBA44A5FF8B124183">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
strategies that promote a school-wide positive environment.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H52D429693E044DD7BD1A64410BEFECC7">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will demonstrate the measures to be taken to sustain the program after funding under this section terminates.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H918B1ADAD972419D87B2976DF3071663">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
That the local education agency partnership involved is supported by the State educational and mental health system to ensure that the sustainability of the programs is established after funding under this section terminates.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H0AF10E365522435086D63052DB367A9E">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be based on trauma-informed and evidence-based practices.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H71097C21A93847FA9B62B4717489A088">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be coordinated with early intervening activities carried out under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H14070D9AD49B4ABFA481A3AF5C055373">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be trauma-informed and culturally and linguistically appropriate.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB51AEDC5A6734321B8BACDC350E0D980">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will include a broad needs assessment of youth who drop out of school due to policies of
<quote>
zero tolerance
</quote>
with respect to drugs, alcohol, or weapons and an inability to obtain appropriate services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC0A0E701516842E6965B75BAE4C3F89C">
<enum>
(K)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
That the mental health services provided through the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be provided by qualified mental and behavioral health professionals who are certified or licensed by the State involved and practicing within their area of expertise.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC9AAFCCE2A874739AD40325C85689B93">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Coordinator
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Any entity that is a member of a partnership described in paragraph (1)(A) may serve as the coordinator of funding and activities under the grant if all members of the partnership agree.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1EF08ED193C341ED80134C536FADE462">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance with HIPAA
</header>
<text>
A grantee under this section shall be deemed to be a covered entity for purposes of compliance with the regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 with respect to any patient records developed through activities under the grant.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H581F068362F9456AB57FA102E05553A9">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Geographical distribution
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall ensure that grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under subsection (a) will be distributed equitably among the regions of the country and among urban and rural areas.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H36FAE7EB5AC54E3CBE25F91978DFE2AE">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Duration of awards
</header>
<text>
With respect to a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the period during which payments under such an award will be made to the recipient shall be 6 years. An entity may receive only one award under this section, except that an entity that is providing services and supports on a regional basis may receive additional funding after the expiration of the preceding grant period.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H460096E82CBE4EDF990C60F21FD5F8A8">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Evaluation and measures of outcomes
</header>
<paragraph id="H6BC0A60B055545D7932A12932A22CA41">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Development of process
</header>
<text>
The Administrator shall develop a fiscally appropriate process for evaluating activities carried out under this section. Such process shall include—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HCEA82433548C443CA79CE506EE03343E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the development of guidelines for the submission of program data by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement recipients;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H388053A36B874FF7A483E0DBEC834FB1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the development of measures of outcomes (in accordance with paragraph (2)) to be applied by such recipients in evaluating programs carried out under this section; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCABD1D901DD941079F9684FBC15E8715">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the submission of annual reports by such recipients concerning the effectiveness of programs carried out under this section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28B19B176F544A2CAFAD3511B5F30065">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Measures of outcomes
</header>
<subparagraph id="H5EFD749C08AC4AC2B0FF045FE56224A7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The Administrator shall develop measures of outcomes to be applied by recipients of assistance under this section, and the Administrator, in evaluating the effectiveness of programs carried out under this section. Such measures shall include student and family measures as provided for in subparagraph (B) and local educational measures as provided for under subparagraph (C).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H515FF84177C64909B28F79261B884721">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Student and family measures of outcomes
</header>
<text>
The measures of outcomes developed under paragraph (1)(B) relating to students and families shall, with respect to activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include provisions to evaluate whether the program is effective in—
</text>
<clause id="H951C09C48FEA489295D15025AAEC1703">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
increasing social and emotional competency;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6E5DA2DBEFBF47C6BB90A47DC3770D0D">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
increasing academic competency (as defined by Secretary);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H16E3316251FA416EB7AAC755385D87A3">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
reducing disruptive and aggressive behaviors;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3B0FA174D82040838C1F18EF852C87F2">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
improving child functioning;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8D0EAD5CA0794C5BAD9C8D634B034EA9">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
reducing substance use disorders;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0F1413F2A9594A6D8FDCF29D7472E650">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text>
reducing suspensions, truancy, expulsions and violence;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H20D17C736D1A4C5C83C162C66F22F585">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
increasing graduation rates (as defined in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(vi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6CE1B5FDF31848F18DA419608F4FFF57">
<enum>
(viii)
</enum>
<text>
improving access to care for mental health disorders.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H067D468881274502BC698B47142940A2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Local educational outcomes
</header>
<text>
The outcome measures developed under paragraph (1)(B) relating to local educational systems shall, with respect to activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include provisions to evaluate—
</text>
<clause id="HE33D55A5D85444D2A19E6857C566F110">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the effectiveness of comprehensive school mental health programs established under this section;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3B2914530104417DB85E04B1FB603D51">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the effectiveness of formal partnership linkages among child and family serving institutions, community support systems, and the educational system;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE3A0139EE0E14E1394260C26A108EAA1">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the progress made in sustaining the program once funding under the grant has expired;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6863227B526B4C58B6502A35D498A894">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
the effectiveness of training and professional development programs for all school personnel that incorporate indicators that measure cultural and linguistic competencies under the program in a manner that incorporates appropriate cultural and linguistic training;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9851DD32E46547F5872AF3050B9442DC">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the improvement in perception of a safe and supportive learning environment among school staff, students, and parents;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HFF045DE77D964018B9BD4438A3C808D6">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text>
the improvement in case-finding of students in need of more intensive services and referral of identified students to early intervention and clinical services;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H111463D0F1D24A97A05751B9F60BEAF7">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
the improvement in the immediate availability of clinical assessment and treatment services within the context of the local community to students posing a danger to themselves or others;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD1E1A2B5D3134388BB85B7CED365D3B9">
<enum>
(viii)
</enum>
<text>
the increased successful matriculation to postsecondary school; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H38D3BCDAD7A748AA8A26C47D03CAFE73">
<enum>
(ix)
</enum>
<text>
reduced referrals to juvenile justice.
</text>
</clause>
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Submission of annual data
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An entity that receives a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section shall annually submit to the Administrator a report that includes data to evaluate the success of the program carried out by the entity based on whether such program is achieving the purposes of the program. Such reports shall utilize the measures of outcomes under paragraph (2) in a reasonable manner to demonstrate the progress of the program in achieving such purposes.
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Evaluation by Administrator
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Based on the data submitted under paragraph (3), the Administrator shall annually submit to Congress a report concerning the results and effectiveness of the programs carried out with assistance received under this section.
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Limitation
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A grantee shall use not to exceed 10 percent of amounts received under a grant under this section to carry out evaluation activities under this subsection.
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Information and education
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The Secretary shall establish comprehensive information and education programs to disseminate the findings of the knowledge development and application under this section to the general public and to health care professionals.
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Amount of grants and authorization of appropriations
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Amount of grants
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A grant under this section shall be in an amount that is not more than $1,000,000 for each of grant years 2013 through 2017. The Secretary shall determine the amount of each such grant based on the population of children up to age 21 of the area to be served under the grant.
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Authorization of appropriations
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There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017.
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Conforming amendment
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Part G of title V of the Public Health Service Act (
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42 U.S.C. 290hh et seq.
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), as amended by this section, is further amended by striking the part heading and inserting the following:
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G
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School-based mental health
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 628 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mrs. Napolitano (for herself, Mr. Barber , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mrs. Christensen , Ms. Chu , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Courtney , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mrs. McCarthy of New York , Ms. Moore , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Mr. Pastor of Arizona , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Rush , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Sires , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Vela , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Waters , and Mr. Walz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 . 2. Purposes It is the purpose of this Act to— (1) revise, increase funding for, and expand the scope of the Safe Schools-Healthy Students program in order to provide access to more comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports; (2) provide for comprehensive staff development for school and community service personnel working in the school; and (3) provide for comprehensive training for children with mental health disorders, for parents, siblings, and other family members of such children, and for concerned members of the community. 3. Amendments to the Public Health Service Act (a) Technical amendments The second part G (relating to services provided through religious organizations) of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290kk et seq. ) is amended— (1) by redesignating such part as part J; and (2) by redesignating sections 581 through 584 as sections 596 through 596C, respectively. (b) School-Based mental health and children and violence Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290hh ) is amended to read as follows: 581. School-based mental health and children and violence (a) In general The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education and in consultation with the Attorney General, shall, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to public entities and local education agencies, assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services both in schools and in the community. Such approach should provide comprehensive age appropriate services and supports, be linguistically and culturally appropriate, be trauma-informed, and incorporate age appropriate strategies of positive behavioral interventions and supports. A comprehensive school mental health program funded under this section shall assist children in dealing with trauma and violence. (b) Activities Under the program under subsection (a), the Secretary may— (1) provide financial support to enable local communities to implement a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate, school mental health program that incorporates positive behavioral interventions, client treatment, and supports to foster the health and development of children; (2) provide technical assistance to local communities with respect to the development of programs described in paragraph (1); (3) provide assistance to local communities in the development of policies to address child and adolescent trauma and mental health issues and violence when and if it occurs; (4) facilitate community partnerships among families, students, law enforcement agencies, education systems, mental health and substance use disorder service systems, family-based mental health service systems, welfare agencies, health care service systems (including physicians), faith-based programs, trauma networks, and other community-based systems; and (5) establish mechanisms for children and adolescents to report incidents of violence or plans by other children, adolescents, or adults to commit violence. (c) Requirements (1) In general To be eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), an entity shall— (A) be a partnership between a local education agency and at least one community program or agency that is involved in mental health; and (B) submit an application, that is endorsed by all members of the partnership, that contains the assurances described in paragraph (2). (2) Required assurances An application under paragraph (1) shall contain assurances as follows: (A) That the applicant will ensure that, in carrying out activities under this section, the local educational agency involved will enter into a memorandum of understanding— (i) with, at least one, public or private mental health entity, health care entity, law enforcement or juvenile justice entity, child welfare agency, family-based mental health entity, family or family organization, trauma network, or other community-based entity; and (ii) that clearly states— (I) the responsibilities of each partner with respect to the activities to be carried out; (II) how each such partner will be accountable for carrying out such responsibilities; and (III) the amount of non-Federal funding or in-kind contributions that each such partner will contribute in order to sustain the program. (B) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section supports the flexible use of funds to address— (i) the promotion of the social, emotional, and behavioral health of all students in an environment that is conducive to learning; (ii) the reduction in the likelihood of at risk students developing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or substance use disorders; (iii) the early identification of social, emotional, behavioral problems, or substance use disorders and the provision of early intervention services; (iv) the treatment or referral for treatment of students with existing social, emotional, behavioral health problems, or substance use disorders; and (v) the development and implementation of programs to assist children in dealing with trauma and violence. (C) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will provide for in-service training of all school personnel, including ancillary staff and volunteers, in— (i) the techniques and supports needed to identify early children with trauma histories and children with, or at risk of, mental illness; (ii) the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community and to follow-up when services are not available; (iii) strategies that promote a school-wide positive environment; (iv) strategies for promoting the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of all students; and (v) strategies to increase the knowledge and skills of school and community leaders about the impact of trauma and violence and on the application of a public health approach to comprehensive school-based mental health programs. (D) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will include comprehensive training for parents, siblings, and other family members of children with mental health disorders, and for concerned members of the community in— (i) the techniques and supports needed to identify early children with trauma histories, and children with, or at risk of, mental illness; (ii) the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community and follow-up when such services are not available; and (iii) strategies that promote a school-wide positive environment. (E) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will demonstrate the measures to be taken to sustain the program after funding under this section terminates. (F) That the local education agency partnership involved is supported by the State educational and mental health system to ensure that the sustainability of the programs is established after funding under this section terminates. (G) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be based on trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. (H) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be coordinated with early intervening activities carried out under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (I) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be trauma-informed and culturally and linguistically appropriate. (J) That the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will include a broad needs assessment of youth who drop out of school due to policies of zero tolerance with respect to drugs, alcohol, or weapons and an inability to obtain appropriate services. (K) That the mental health services provided through the comprehensive school-based mental health program carried out under this section will be provided by qualified mental and behavioral health professionals who are certified or licensed by the State involved and practicing within their area of expertise. (3) Coordinator Any entity that is a member of a partnership described in paragraph (1)(A) may serve as the coordinator of funding and activities under the grant if all members of the partnership agree. (4) Compliance with HIPAA A grantee under this section shall be deemed to be a covered entity for purposes of compliance with the regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 with respect to any patient records developed through activities under the grant. (d) Geographical distribution The Secretary shall ensure that grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under subsection (a) will be distributed equitably among the regions of the country and among urban and rural areas. (e) Duration of awards With respect to a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the period during which payments under such an award will be made to the recipient shall be 6 years. An entity may receive only one award under this section, except that an entity that is providing services and supports on a regional basis may receive additional funding after the expiration of the preceding grant period. (f) Evaluation and measures of outcomes (1) Development of process The Administrator shall develop a fiscally appropriate process for evaluating activities carried out under this section. Such process shall include— (A) the development of guidelines for the submission of program data by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement recipients; (B) the development of measures of outcomes (in accordance with paragraph (2)) to be applied by such recipients in evaluating programs carried out under this section; and (C) the submission of annual reports by such recipients concerning the effectiveness of programs carried out under this section. (2) Measures of outcomes (A) In general The Administrator shall develop measures of outcomes to be applied by recipients of assistance under this section, and the Administrator, in evaluating the effectiveness of programs carried out under this section. Such measures shall include student and family measures as provided for in subparagraph (B) and local educational measures as provided for under subparagraph (C). (B) Student and family measures of outcomes The measures of outcomes developed under paragraph (1)(B) relating to students and families shall, with respect to activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include provisions to evaluate whether the program is effective in— (i) increasing social and emotional competency; (ii) increasing academic competency (as defined by Secretary); (iii) reducing disruptive and aggressive behaviors; (iv) improving child functioning; (v) reducing substance use disorders; (vi) reducing suspensions, truancy, expulsions and violence; (vii) increasing graduation rates (as defined in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(vi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); and (viii) improving access to care for mental health disorders. (C) Local educational outcomes The outcome measures developed under paragraph (1)(B) relating to local educational systems shall, with respect to activities carried out under a program under this section, at a minimum include provisions to evaluate— (i) the effectiveness of comprehensive school mental health programs established under this section; (ii) the effectiveness of formal partnership linkages among child and family serving institutions, community support systems, and the educational system; (iii) the progress made in sustaining the program once funding under the grant has expired; (iv) the effectiveness of training and professional development programs for all school personnel that incorporate indicators that measure cultural and linguistic competencies under the program in a manner that incorporates appropriate cultural and linguistic training; (v) the improvement in perception of a safe and supportive learning environment among school staff, students, and parents; (vi) the improvement in case-finding of students in need of more intensive services and referral of identified students to early intervention and clinical services; (vii) the improvement in the immediate availability of clinical assessment and treatment services within the context of the local community to students posing a danger to themselves or others; (viii) the increased successful matriculation to postsecondary school; and (ix) reduced referrals to juvenile justice. (3) Submission of annual data An entity that receives a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section shall annually submit to the Administrator a report that includes data to evaluate the success of the program carried out by the entity based on whether such program is achieving the purposes of the program. Such reports shall utilize the measures of outcomes under paragraph (2) in a reasonable manner to demonstrate the progress of the program in achieving such purposes. (4) Evaluation by Administrator Based on the data submitted under paragraph (3), the Administrator shall annually submit to Congress a report concerning the results and effectiveness of the programs carried out with assistance received under this section. (5) Limitation A grantee shall use not to exceed 10 percent of amounts received under a grant under this section to carry out evaluation activities under this subsection. (g) Information and education The Secretary shall establish comprehensive information and education programs to disseminate the findings of the knowledge development and application under this section to the general public and to health care professionals. (h) Amount of grants and authorization of appropriations (1) Amount of grants A grant under this section shall be in an amount that is not more than $1,000,000 for each of grant years 2013 through 2017. The Secretary shall determine the amount of each such grant based on the population of children up to age 21 of the area to be served under the grant. (2) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2017. . (c) Conforming amendment Part G of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290hh et seq. ), as amended by this section, is further amended by striking the part heading and inserting the following: G School-based mental health . |
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 629
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Ms. Schakowsky
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(for
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Ms. Chu
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,
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Ms. Clarke
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Ms. Eshoo
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Mr. Grijalva
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Mr. Gutierrez
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Ms. Hahn
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,
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Mr. Honda
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,
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Ms. Lee
of California
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,
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Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney
of New York
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,
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Ms. Moore
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,
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Mrs. Napolitano
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,
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Mr. Polis
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,
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Mr. Rangel
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,
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Mr. Vargas
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Ms. Waters
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, and in addition to the Committees on
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Financial Services
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Energy and Commerce
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, for
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
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A BILL
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To provide protections against violence against immigrant
women, and for other purposes.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Violence Against Immigrant Women Act
of 2013
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.
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I
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Rulemakings
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101.
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Rulemaking and
findings with regard to rulemaking
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(a)
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Rulemaking
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Not
later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney
General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall
make rules to implement this Act and the amendments carried out by this Act. To
the extent necessary to ensure that such rules are made in a timely manner, the
rules shall take effect on an interim basis, at the same time that notice and
opportunity for public comment are offered. Access to the relief provided by
this Act and previous Acts listed in subsection (b) is in the public interest,
as necessary to protect health and safety and promulgation of regulations that
take effect on an interim basis falls within the good cause exception in the
Administrative Procedure Act.
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Findings
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Not
later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney
General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall
promulgate interim regulations to implement the provisions not amended or
repealed from the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000
(
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Public Law 106–386
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), the Violence Against Women Act and Department Justice
Reauthorization Act of 2006 (
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Public Law 109–162
</external-xref>
) and the William Wilberforce
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law
110–457). Insofar as required to carry out the previous sentence in a timely
manner, such regulations shall be promulgated to take effect on an interim
basis, at the same time that notice and opportunity for public comment are
offered.
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II
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<header>
Protections for
victims
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201.
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<header>
Employment
authorization for immigrant victims
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(a)
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Findings
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Congress finds as follows:
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Congress created
immigration protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual
assault, stalking, dating violence, human trafficking, and other crime victims
for two important purposes—to facilitate prosecution of perpetrators and to
enhance victim safety.
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(2)
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The safety of
immigrant victims applying for protection under the Violence Against Women Act
or the Trafficking Victims Protection Act is undermined when government
agencies delay in providing legal work authorization. Immigrant victims’
ability to seek help and to cooperate in the detection, investigation or
prosecution crimes committed against them is enhanced when victims can work
lawfully and sever their economic dependence on the perpetrator.
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(3)
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When victims know
that they will receive legal work authorization within 180 days of filing their
for victim related immigration relief, victims and their advocates can develop
safety plans that will focus on steps the victim can take to keep herself and
her children safe during the work authorization waiting period. This can
include stays in an emergency shelter and transitional housing, obtaining legal
custody of her children and learning skills that will enhance her
employability.
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(4)
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The economic
stability that comes from the ability to work lawfully in the United States
reduces victims’ vulnerability to abuse, exploitation and coercion from crime
perpetrators.
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(5)
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Congress in VAWA
2000 and VAWA 2005 took steps to encourage DHS to grant immigrant crime victims
swift access to legal work authorization. However, as of 2011 73.9% of VAWA
self-petitioners and 93.9% of U-visa applicants endure delays of longer than 6
months before receiving legal work authorization. Of these many wait well over
a year after filing before receiving work authorization—36.7% of VAWA
self-petitioners and 32% of U-visa applicants. These delays harm criminal
prosecutions and endanger victims and their children.
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(b)
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Employment
authorization for immigrant victims
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Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1154(a)
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) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
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(M)
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Notwithstanding any provision of this Act
restricting eligibility for employment in the United States, the Secretary of
Homeland Security may grant employment authorization to an alien who has filed
a petition for status as a VAWA self-petitioner or a nonimmigrant described in
section 101(a)(15)(U) on the date that is the earlier of—
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(i)
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the date the
alien’s petition for such status is approved; or
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(ii)
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180 days after
the date the alien filed a petition for such
status.
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.
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202.
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Protections for
trafficking victims
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(a)
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Death of a
family member
</header>
<paragraph id="H86A510DB3E2A40FEBA2E398BD2402BEF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Citizen
parents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
204(a)(1)(A)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(A)(iv)) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HDF21CE88D99F4FD68518A85FE7C3DF4D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or who
</quote>
the first place it appears and inserting
<quote>
,
who
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H94E5B2E307AF48B1BD3BA553793E02EB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
who was a child of a United States citizen parent (i)(I) who died within
the past 2 years; or (II) who died when the child was under 18 years of age and
the child filed a petition under this subsection not later than 2 years after
the child reached the age of 18 years, or (ii) whose marriage to the child’s
alien parent was terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of
the alien parent or the United States citizen parent
</quote>
before
<quote>
,
and who is a person of good moral character,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H37F184DA8ED44CB081F72304898F2D52">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking
<quote>
(and any child of the
alien)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(and any spouse or child of the
alien)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC0C1F5F9EC1748C292289365DF170017">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Lawful permanent
residents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
204(a)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5AC3FCB013B144D1A317D8B780E2DAC2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in clause (iii)—
</text>
<clause id="H87E8090169254C4E9D62A27456DE1850">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
striking
<quote>
or who
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
who
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5A5CA918EA2B4813B7F3F50E72AB3497">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
or who was a child of a lawful permanent resident parent
(I)(aa) who within the past 2 years; or (II) who died when one child was under
18 years of age and the child filed a petition under this subsection no later
than 2 years after the child reached the age of 18
</quote>
before
<quote>
, and
who is a person of good moral character,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC8613C65DE0A4F1497301B5E4BFDA611">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking
<quote>
(and any child of the
alien)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(and any spouse or child of the
alien)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE4624AE2918F4561B94E1C0DBD35EA39">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(ii)(II)(aa)(CC)—
</text>
<clause id="H7C59D9A6DA4C43A29FB6B3795F6B9A50">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
in
subsubitem (aaa), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD00942B41B634C4795FF494DD3CB8D9C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
in
subsubitem (bbb), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting
<quote>
;
or
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1B989049849540B8B2DC68B7D571ADCE">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
by
adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFAAABEE248E148548C97427002AE010B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H08E1523DB2464FCBB348937C43F327E7" indent="down6">
<enum>
(ccc)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
whose spouse died within the past 2
years.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6C11DAA9B11C45B8AAEEBC0FF1FBB8BF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Self petitioning
by minors
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
204(a)(1)(D)(v) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(D)(v)) is amended by inserting after
<quote>
who is not less than 21
years of age,
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
(and the individual’s spouse and
children)
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H539EED13863645BD829BAC846A315B7F">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Surviving
relatives
</header>
<text>
Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1165">
8 U.S.C. 1165(l)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD487B62B8BB645B2B31E6BE751209925">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (1),
by striking
<quote>
who resided in the United States at the time of the death of
the qualifying relative and who continues to reside in the United
States
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE6C08609285B41E891F96BCBDB0A3404">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)(E), to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H27691317EB084975A51D69FB74CD2D8B" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H25B690D528204D65ABEE76D26D9FD4CC">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H120C3F22EBD1432B972B2674E164BC01">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
an alien described in
section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) whose qualifying relative has been admitted in
nonimmigrant status described in section 101(a)(15)(T)(i);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H400884B778DC434ABD2719794907D1B5" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
an alien described in section
101(a)(15)(U)(ii) whose qualifying relative has been admitted in nonimmigrant
status described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(i); or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H49444B913C1543B78BAB1D43B9BEA317" indent="up1">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
an alien who is a VAWA
self-petitioner.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4E0DE01D786B400392BFFD71112B4EA4">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
dates
</header>
<subparagraph id="H8781E229FFF14C629362B69E1E2F6698">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take
effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to petitions filed
on or after that date.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H30E103D098394CDEA66BBA1862F4C3C8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Transition in
case of citizen parents who died before enactment
</header>
<text>
In applying the
amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) in the case of an alien whose
citizen or lawful permanent resident parent died during the period beginning on
the date that is 2 years prior to the date of enactment of Violence Against
Women Reauthorization Act of 2005, and ending on the date of enactment of this
Act—
</text>
<clause id="H41F26C2D952D452090A7875F118F9B38">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
section
204(a)(1)(A)(iv) and section 204(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act shall each be applied as though the phrase
<quote>
within the
past two years
</quote>
were
<quote>
the period described in section 202(d)(5)(B)
of the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H966F943D1342474C8F7FCDD44EC25802">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a
petition under either such section shall be filed not later than the later
of—
</text>
<subclause id="HC4D6AECF85B1464C9D1AE58F9676E93A">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
2
years after the date of enactment of this Act; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H44210A36A93A49058242F0D61397E17C">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the 2 years after
the date the alien attains 18 years of age; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="HC58BBFBBDE2648149506A299C9EED26D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the
determination of eligibility of an alien child for benefits under either such
section (including under section 204(a)(1)(D) of such Act, by reason of a
petition authorized under such section) shall be determined as of the date of
the death of the citizen or lawful permanent resident parent.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF61F4B358B2D42F28ECC3F601CEA57FE">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Unaccompanied
Alien child redefined
</header>
<text>
Section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act
of 2002 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/6/279">
6 U.S.C. 279(g)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HA376182165B94A12AEBAB104082AD172">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)(C)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H35E9A2F9AEB14787B9CBF74E855E8513">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (i), by
striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAAA9B7B5AE9147E198CC850C9C690BF0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (ii), by
striking the period at the end and inserting
<quote>
; or
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H902F2ED9832C45FABC20C85B4B7696DE">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H61F8A663F2EE44BB85A1193FDF33EE07" style="OLC">
<clause id="HFA5B908DD3E9471FA0BADD698EDC98F2">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
was apprehended without a parent or legal
guardian and is not reunified with a parent or legal guardian within 72 hours
thereafter.
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H613D622B4EC746C0ADE2A2669A420823">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1359D3940BE5447BB29CEAA0B9E003FA" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H66E83FC96A6042C4B16FFCE192B9F8B2">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Reunification with a parent or legal
guardian or next friend does not affect the child’s unaccompanied status for
the duration of the child’s immigration
proceedings.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H702B7D917DF143DC90247FB77D29A95C">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Providing safe
and secure placements for children
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 235(c)(2) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is amended by adding at the end
the following:
<quote>
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit the
continuation of care plans developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s
division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services to ensure their continued
protected status after they turn 18, in an arrangement that is the least
restrictive possible. The provisions of this paragraph apply to an
unaccompanied alien child until such child attains 21 years of age, including
those provisions providing for continued authorization of placement of that
child.
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1E46EE6DAD5F4B559D68675B891E9F4A">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Providing safe
and secure placements for children
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 235(c)(1) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is amended to read as
follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6A261611954B4848A5CEC2CA039A6449" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HE16C810B52E94AE8B46BD335DD85C9E5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Policies and
programs
</header>
<subparagraph id="HE4B455307F9E4DE1B11B3C1ADBF7FE04">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of
Homeland Security, Attorney General, and Secretary of State shall establish
policies and programs to ensure that unaccompanied alien children in the United
States are protected from traffickers and other persons seeking to victimize or
otherwise engage such children in criminal, harmful, or exploitative activity,
including policies and programs reflecting best practices in witness security
programs.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF696B24784CA40CDA76E54C5512E7576">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
of information
</header>
<text>
In order to protect unaccompanied alien children
in the United States, information acquired by any person, including officers or
employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, case managers, or
others in connection with providing services or treatment to children in the
custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including any contracted
social service entity, shall have be afforded confidentiality protections under
VAWA confidentiality (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
) and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability
Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1FC100278F6042629EF4352DD64A9FF6">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Eligibility for
special immigrant juvenile status
</header>
<paragraph id="H8A501E347FD74BCB861413317F412CD3">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Age and court
jurisdiction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
235(d)(6) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is
amended to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7A2B988FAEF24B55ACE926A846D7A92D" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H2421750348604F808D94B81167BF5838">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Transition
rule
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, an alien described in section 101(a)(27)(J) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)
</external-xref>
) may not be denied
special immigrant status under such section or have such status revoked after
the date of the enactment of this Act based on age or whether the alien
continues to be under State or juvenile court jurisdiction if the alien was a
child and under State or juvenile court jurisdiction on the date on which the
alien applied for such
status.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB23029984F6448A98F314A21A6AA7D61">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Single
parents
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
101(a)(27)(J)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(27)(J)(i)) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6499525F23BB4E02A2D4B935FF2BEC64">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
1 or both
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
at least one
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF73731650B1042D488EE0DD5AE03FCE1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
<quote>
State law
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
regardless of whether the
immigrant lives with the non-offending parent;
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD0F5DB64293A47BFADF9E6F2499BB108">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
<quote>
custody of
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
a non-offending parent of the
immigrant
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5410E9A2DC33447481A6A55F9DA5343E">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Counting of
trafficking victims and benefits for U-Visa holders and families
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 107(b)(1)(B) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/22/7105">
22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding
<quote>
and victims of human trafficking who qualify for other forms of
immigration relief
</quote>
after
<quote>
101(a)(15)(T)(ii)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H28A26D80941849C6A96CCF6126969E36">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Passport
retention
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 1592 of
title 18, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HBF8B83AECCB746829B362BF12374DCF6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (a)(2) by deleting
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD2934470998042788E0EC9E522E0D04C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (a)(3) by adding
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6842564BB2804E9C95192FF6F6424D92">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
paragraph (3) of subsection (a) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H131408EF59D04A4D877D1846D942D409" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H52664A2A137240EBAD412FE1FBDB491E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
for more than 32 hours shall be subject to
a rebuttable presumption that they are withholding the passport of another
person against that persons will in violation of this section, but it is not a
violation of this section to obtain a person’s passport for up 32 hours for the
purpose of complying with Federal or State government
requirements;
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H486DC9D8159F4B749FB63E0489138DFA">
<enum>
203.
</enum>
<header>
Protections for
victims of criminal activity
</header>
<subsection id="H8375F6D1A8614E1480CFEA9DDB499F49">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(U)(iii)) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H71DE9C4193A84B99BC479E4016C5BDFA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
stalking; dating violence; abuse; endangerment; or exploitation of a
person who is a child, elderly, or disabled;
</quote>
after
<quote>
perjury;
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H79EFB442FF9048BC8788CEC4E10488EB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H68AE0D221DD34FF293FB0C2225A04200" style="OLC">
<clause id="H5250DC5347FA4116895BAAD045240801">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the terms
<term>
domestic violence
</term>
,
<term>
sexual assault
</term>
,
<term>
dating violence
</term>
, and
<term>
stalking
</term>
have the meaning given such terms in the Violence Against
Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C.
13925(a));
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H99957B96B1724D278D59963C59D3DE70">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Protection for
Incapacitated Sons and Daughters of Victims
</header>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HCB52963AB334442BBE67A62DCD4D5A5D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(t)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H174970486A1A49BF94C345AF7761B1D4" indent="up1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause (I) by inserting
<quote>
,
incapacitated siblings,
</quote>
after
<quote>
under such clause
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB8B728F89C214DC8966FF72D184B7CB1" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in
subclause (III) by inserting
<quote>
, incapacitated sibling,
</quote>
after
<quote>
parent
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2AF281A3EE6B42CB8C521544622E9DD8" indent="up1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii)
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H211B7F372BD74F14908A2A312EAE0AED">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause (I)—
</text>
<clause id="H4B16502942534115B15215A42E48B2FD">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or
incapacitated
</quote>
after
<quote>
under 21 years of age
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7C1058268E4B454499F2AD9F6812A0D1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by inserting
<quote>
son or
daughter,
</quote>
after
<quote>
children,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8D50E4F142814039A710BF0AB0B482B1">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
any children
of the siblings,
</quote>
after
<quote>
under such clause
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBA28DA0A8AAA493C86FEA163BEC3A579">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause (II)—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H3548E5D2E5C94911B91A61D0B74BCD8C">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
under 21 years
of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such
clause
</quote>
after
<quote>
children
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC7B2831D9CE34EB4B59829881026516E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
, and any
children of the children
</quote>
after
<quote>
such alien
</quote>
.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDC98DC17CD2249C6BD9C63266AF40301" indent="up1">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H0AD0E930C2024FB8B523A364CE41BC21">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting
<quote>
or incapacitated sons or daughters
</quote>
after
<quote>
alien’s
children
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H801B560ED6014C6BA3DD240BCE8AD64A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (A)(iii), in the
matter preceding item (aa), by inserting
<quote>
or incapacitated son or
daughter
</quote>
after
<quote>
child
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H63843EFE442443A4B5DD8D528BAD27CC">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (A)(iii)(I)(bb), by
striking
<quote>
or a child
</quote>
inserting
<quote>
, an incapacitated son or
daughter of the alien, or a child
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBFB96093DA5349BBA6F1444E95AD78DB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in
subparagraph (A)(iv), by inserting
<quote>
, or incapacitated son or
daughter,
</quote>
after
<quote>
child
</quote>
the first and second places it
appears;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA0C8B76DEC9B4F0191B2DF13B25AD0B4">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (A)(vi), by striking
<quote>
or child
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
, incapacitated son or daughter,
or child
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE01A69F693764ACB8CE44945E4383E70">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by
inserting
<quote>
, an incapacitated son or daughter of the alien, or
</quote>
before
<quote>
a child of the alien
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H76552531E20E490A8FB2BE868BF11751">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph (B)(iii), by inserting
<quote>
incapacitated son or daughter
</quote>
after
<quote>
child
</quote>
the
first, second, and third places it appears.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H3092CB2C0C1E4F3D8151BFFEC4E86C70">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Protecting
Parents of U.S. Citizen Child Crime Victims
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)
</external-xref>
) shall be amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HF83238DEDC52444DA7533455F78D6881">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(i)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HCFDE73F8B4594360B8EDC991C193F8EB">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause (I),
by inserting after
<quote>
the alien
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
or a child of
the alien
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H747D09908FC94A46AA7E9E3828D77E75">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause (II),
by striking
<quote>
an alien
</quote>
before the word
<quote>
child
</quote>
and
inserting
<quote>
a
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEE9951658C594715A6586C0330468FDB">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause
(III), by striking
<quote>
an alien
</quote>
before the word
<quote>
child
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
a
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3DD3D9A1B4BD4EDF9682068B305E372E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (ii), by
inserting after subclause (II) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HAF2DE067EC844F8C95D0383CD4865476" style="OLC">
<subclause id="HA4E6107228DD4A71904D942EA5A1AFF4">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
in the case of
an alien described in clause (i) who is 21 years of age or older and
incapacitated, the parents and siblings of such
alien.
</text>
</subclause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9C5A681216C7475A896415BB0617EAC7">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Requirements
applicable to U Visas
</header>
<paragraph id="H40D1195A79B349028BB32D410B9F4E3F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Recapture of
unused U visas
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
214(p)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184(p)(2)
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HF062FA98425A4D08865AA64C8D2B48C0">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A), by striking
<quote>
The number
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Except as
provided in subparagraph (C), the number
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H88D29EAAE9764923B3008AAE6C3FAF26">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H47B73846C118496792A9BEC78D7A728E" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H7553273C796E4AD4B00CE0DB0193F96F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Beginning in fiscal year 2012, if the
numerical limitation set forth in subparagraph (A) is reached before the end of
the fiscal year, up to 5,000 additional visas, of the aggregate number of visas
that were available and not issued to nonimmigrants described in section
101(a)(15)(U) in fiscal years 2006 through 2011, may be issued until the end of
the fiscal
year.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H61278F335C9F4435975790E5581A297C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Sunset
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by paragraph (1) are repealed on the
date on which the aggregate number of visas that were available and not issued
in fiscal years 2006 through 2011 have been issued pursuant to section
214(p)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF9515C5E5CEB496089E92DBEB3B49C20">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Age
determinations
</header>
<text>
Section 214(p) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184(p)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3294691F4352470DAC430F76196A2566" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H8BBAE57BDB6C4CC6A8B637B21D78CAAA">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Age
determinations
</header>
<subparagraph id="HA2D1A25125744014901503AAB2C2500B">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Children
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany,
or follow to join, a parent granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U)(i), and
who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent petitioned for
such status, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of section
101(a)(15)(U)(ii), if the alien attains 21 years of age after such parent’s
petition was filed but while it was pending.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD4888E937ABF49A2B6EEA35D46A88894">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Principal
aliens
</header>
<text>
An alien described in clause (i) of section 101(a)(15)(U)
shall continue to be treated as an alien described in clause (ii)(I) of such
section if the alien attains 21 years of age after the alien’s application for
status under such clause (i) is filed but while it is
pending.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1605D5DBD5EF440A8ABCC525F3DB0CD2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Petitioning
procedures for U visas
</header>
<text>
Section 214(p)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(p)
</external-xref>
) is amended by inserting
<quote>
Certifications may be signed by the head of the agency or any agency
staff member designated by such agency head to sign certifications.
</quote>
before
<quote>
The certification may also
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD5CE55B27CC94AA6AE48F91B7045E6AC">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
VOCA as U-Visa
Certifiers
</header>
<text>
Section 203(j) through section 214(p) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1153">
8 U.S.C. 1153(j)
</external-xref>
through
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184(p)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by inserting
<quote>
administrator of crime victim assistance under the
Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/10602">
42 U.S.C. 10602
</external-xref>
),
</quote>
after
<quote>
prosecutor, judge,
</quote>
each place it appears.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H365AE82CD5BC4508A7EE3AF7C383A951">
<enum>
204.
</enum>
<header>
Battered spouse
and family member protections and nonimmigrants
</header>
<subsection id="H0175523C0F2F485D8FF4B1519E2F23D6">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Exception from
foreign residence requirement for educational visitors
</header>
<paragraph id="H9A0D9D197CDC448F803F771AE9E19C3D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1182(e)) is amended, in the matter before the first proviso, by
inserting
<quote>
unless the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner or an applicant for
nonimmigrant status under 101(a)(15)(T) or (U)
</quote>
after
<quote>
for an
aggregate of at least two years following departure from the United
States
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H30718827A1A94D05B41FF464D21EDB9B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendment made by this paragraph shall apply to aliens
regardless of whether the foreign residence requirement under section 212(e) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act arises out of an admission or acquisition
of status under section 101(a)(15)(J) of such Act, before, on, or after the
date of enactment of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEEBAC852678149B2A3DAAFD057E0BAE1">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Self-Petitioning
</header>
<text>
Section
204(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD8CDC02CD04D41B7AA29558BCEBA29AC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause
(I)(bb), by inserting
<quote>
or to conclude in a valid marriage
</quote>
after
<quote>
intended by the alien to be legally a marriage
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF3E6311DA7D24A09AA9890E40A11DCBB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subclause (II)(aa)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H7A4307C4174343F882E65E8312A47790">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of subitem (BB);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF479694ADCB7479BA7528112400ED3FE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of subitem (CC); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3C541C2A6CF94E75AFF733C96D3858A9">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subitem:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA6876A048BEE49DCA9EC1669F4C4BF16" style="OLC">
<subitem id="H0AF62C5EA82C4734B40307FC90991D14">
<enum>
(DD)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
who entered the United States as an alien
described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with the intent to enter into a valid
marriage and the alien (or child of the alien) was battered or subject to
extreme cruelty by the United States citizen who filed the petition to accord
status under such
section;
</text>
</subitem>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H90C925F995E347AABEF18417BFFCDE04">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause
(II)(cc)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H20898A66A9FF423DB996606F4AC2CAC9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or who
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
, who
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4666D6AA7E6A48858C383B66101BBCE4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
, or who is described in subitem (aa)(DD)
</quote>
before the semicolon;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3A1DF98458074371A812241363AEFE40">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in subclause
(II)(dd) by inserting
<quote>
or who is described in subitem (aa)(DD)
</quote>
before the period.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H49D60372E7FB45488498EE5069A53587">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exception from
requirement To depart
</header>
<text>
Section 214(d)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184(d)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended by inserting before the period
at the end the following:
<quote>
unless the alien (and the child of the alien)
entered the United States as an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with
the intent to enter into a valid marriage and the alien or child was battered
or subjected to extreme cruelty by the United States citizen who filed the
petition to accord status under such section
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H90FB9A34514644D7882DD0B798FF87FF">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to aliens
admitted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCD425C582A024B84BFEB23A9D60D8515">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Relief for
abused fiancés
</header>
<paragraph id="H4E8A5FECDE0748EB8D0F33CFAF18F470">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
application in cancellation of removal
</header>
<text>
Section 240A(b)(2)(A)(i)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229b">
8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i)
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H4E62EEB58CC14A889BD5F70791E7274E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of subclause (II);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBD6FFC51CA784692B501AC4574290B14">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by adding
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of subclause (III); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF53F883A25ED4B6EAD3AD443BCF803BB">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subclause:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7123E48643E0441D9FE2E64933B07B90" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H68BA860E8CE1493984772419FE7AA2FF">
<enum>
(IV)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the alien entered the United States as an
alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with the intent to enter into a valid
marriage and the alien (or the child of the alien who is described in such
section) was battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the United States
citizen who filed the petition to accord status under such
section;
</text>
</subclause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28C4E864484E4012B51C8D323FD8E645">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Exception to
restriction on adjustment of status
</header>
<text>
The second sentence of
section 245(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1255">
8 U.S.C. 1255(d)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by inserting before the period the following:
<quote>
, unless the alien
is described in section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(DD)
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H18A0FEE002B14C5084FB79B053FD2E6B">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Application
under suspension of deportation
</header>
<text>
Section 244(a)(3) of such Act (8
U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)) (as in effect on March 31, 1997) shall be applied (as if in
effect on such date) as if the phrase
<quote>
is described in section
240A(b)(2)(A)(i)(IV) or
</quote>
were inserted before
<quote>
has been
battered
</quote>
the first place it appears.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H36F48EDE5A414B848CD79F44B0230E1B">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on
the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to aliens admitted
before, on, or after such date.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0DA282B7A1FB4D878391A5C255CF9BD7">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Visa waiver
entrants
</header>
<paragraph id="H5BED4454F35A493F815E19743C44AA79">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 217(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1187">
8 U.S.C. 1187(b)(2)
</external-xref>
) is amended by inserting
<quote>
as a VAWA self-petitioner
or for relief under section 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), under section 240A(b)(2), or
under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997),
</quote>
after
<quote>
asylum,
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6CADA1F13BB948238D37CD1E5517DEF1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to waivers provided under
section 217(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before, on, or after
such date as if it had been included in such waivers.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H96485EC8CCC64FAD9658B174B5E82531">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Abused
Derivatives Accessing VAWA Self-Petitioning
</header>
<text>
Section
204(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HE1D743130B404E7C9D39F3EFAF8D88AA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subitem (CC) by
inserting
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4B862D7A66724208A86E01570502EE2B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding a new
subitem (DD) as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HD60E2E98421145FA93E7C8E6620D08BD" style="OLC">
<subitem id="H9CC006AF771B4209B691EAF3C132E8C0">
<enum>
(DD)
</enum>
<text>
who is or was the
bona fide spouse of an alien who is now a Lawful Permanent
Resident.
</text>
</subitem>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HC3D0B271A7D64AFFBDF663DFD80BF221">
<enum>
205.
</enum>
<header>
Battered spouse
and family member protections
</header>
<subsection id="HE29C596A133E4276BE55DFB4CA96B788">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Self-Petitioning
for Abandoned Spouses
</header>
<paragraph id="HB13BF6D24027450485FC3E2D1B62D1BC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Abandoned
spouses of U.S. citizens
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I)(bb) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I)(bb)) is amended
by inserting
<quote>
abandoned,
</quote>
before
<quote>
battered
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H88543E55BEB240A5B59ED797E8C56B93">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Abandoned
spouses of lawful permanent residents
</header>
<text>
Section
204(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)(bb) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1154(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)(bb)) is amended by inserting
<quote>
abandoned,
</quote>
before
<quote>
battered
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1D6940A16507428E84030A21E05565B9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Improved access
to VAWA self-Petitioning
</header>
<paragraph id="HDA5F74E859C5403490CFCAE0D62450D7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Abused immigrant
spouses of United States citizens
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1)(A) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBFB076B5B278429593E8A0488B675FAC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)(I)(bb) by striking
<quote>
during the marriage or relationship intended by
the alien to be legally a marriage,
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4F9F5EA4AD0F45F698549D303A5FDC02">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)(II)(aa)(CC)(bbb) by striking
<quote>
related to an incident of domestic
violence
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEDDEFB40F5B9489BB7A05D777AC12D1C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)(II)(aa)—
</text>
<clause id="H677867CB9E2E41AF86C40F0538C12F98">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
striking subitem (CC)(ccc); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0B05EB8308464E91BB5E6AC99E56C5E0">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting after (CC) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H548EAC09A45D4E0D936CA4ACC098CC7A" style="OLC">
<subitem id="H1AF6AD0245E34148BB40CB2178762F21">
<enum>
(DD)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
who was a bona fide spouse of a United
States citizen whose marriage was legally terminated. Applications under this
subsection must be filed within 2 years beginning on the date that the alien
spouse receives actual notice of the final court order legally terminating the
marriage;
</text>
</subitem>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBEE21D41E99D428695D0968983A716DB">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)(II)(dd) by inserting
<quote>
at any time
</quote>
before
<quote>
resided
with
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C5415C53B3847EABB78DFA3202CA143">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Abused immigrant
spouses of lawful permanent residents
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1)(B) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HF634EE9CB1F24E19A7203767659CC639">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(ii)(I)(bb) by striking
<quote>
during the marriage or relationship intended by
the alien to be legally a marriage,
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H47E2243552B24608872818CC56464314">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(ii)(II)(aa), by striking subitem (CC), and inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H89D693348A1B4ABCBEFD4EA7D2B743DB" style="OLC">
<subitem id="H0120718073A243C59D3C55ED1BA96BED">
<enum>
(CC)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
who was a bona fide spouse of a lawful
permanent resident within the past two years and whose spouse lost status
within the past 2 years due to an incident of battering or extreme cruelty;
or
</text>
</subitem>
<subitem id="H8634983D7DDB463D8132969D1CC84FD2">
<enum>
(DD)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
who was a bona fide spouse of a lawful
permanent resident whose marriage was legally terminated. Applications under
this subsection must be filed within 2 years beginning on the date that the
alien spouse receives actual notice of the final court order legally
terminating the marriage;
</text>
</subitem>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEF899BCF7268433FA0FAFD861B9CB964">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(ii)(II)(dd) is amended by inserting
<quote>
at any time
</quote>
before
<quote>
resided with
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFF91AF9E50E04C3F8F256CD4C6388097">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Survival of
rights to self-Petition
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 204(h) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(h)
</external-xref>
) is amended by striking
<quote>
was
approved
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
has been filed
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H42EEED88EF5F4AAFA7302396D93190EA">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Expansion of
protections
</header>
<text>
Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. (d)(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H432E5D94DA10400BAE5556AF720CF87F" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H175EB8F7CD374874BC9EE1350F4FFE5A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
grant parole under subparagraph (A) to the following:
</text>
<clause id="HE375F420AA2A447284F24FECA1C1F8AE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
A
VAWA self-petitioner whose petition was approved based on the petitioner or a
child of the petitioner having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by
a United States citizen spouse, parent, or son or daughter.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB4EA19AB42D14A4C842175F01AB9797E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
A
VAWA self-petitioner whose petition was approved based on the petitioner or a
child of the petitioner having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by
a lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HEB3F50020F8E4C8B8EA00913A39698A9">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
An alien whose
petition was approved or who qualifies to be classified as a nonimmigrant
described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii).
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE4A4F696BA9B4B65B2AD255AE28D56D3">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
The child of an
alien described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this subsection who is
outside of the United States.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5AAF987160F64D589A98CF58B7BE3C9D">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
The child of an
alien described in clauses (v) of this subsection who is outside of the United
States.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB28255D0B8EF40A3899CF44E2E4390B4">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The grant of parole under clause (i), (ii),
or (iii) of subparagraph (C) shall extend from the date of approval of the
applicable petition to the time the application for adjustment of status filed
by aliens covered under such subparagraphs has been finally adjudicated.
Applications for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under such
clauses shall be treated as if they were applications filed under section
204(a)(1)(A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) for purposes of section 245(a)
and (c). The grant of parole under subparagraph clause (iv) or (v) of such
subparagraph shall extend from the date of the determination of the Secretary
of State described in such subparagraph to the time the application for status
under section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) has been finally adjudicated. Failure by any
alien covered by subparagraph (C) to exercise due diligence in filing a visa
petition on the alien’s behalf may result in revocation of
parole.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="HDD7BAFCD36D041D19132958D1CBB83DF">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Self-Petitioning
by Children of Bigamy
</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HEDA4DAFBF0154A46BFC5455A2D462FCD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 201(a)(1)(A)(iv) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iv)
</external-xref>
) is amended to read as
follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H50258152050645A387AD058B8662D6B4" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HD2CCE8025F444536B5995199E3F265A8">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An alien may file a petition with the
Secretary under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any
spouse or child of the alien) if the alien demonstrates to the Secretary that
the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty
perpetrated by the alien's citizen parent and that the alien—
</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HE10952204F934639AD639A97B83044E7">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<item commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H09FA194989734E8DBF838F20174EB931">
<enum>
(aa)
</enum>
<text>
is the child or
incapacitated son or daughter of a citizen of the United States;
</text>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="H123F23FD0ED74AAABB815001433D8172" indent="up1">
<enum>
(bb)
</enum>
<text>
was a child or incapacitated son or
daughter of a United States citizen parent who within the past 2 years lost or
renounced citizenship status;
</text>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="H17077EB9CAB944CCB00995B5D829F2D4" indent="up1">
<enum>
(cc)
</enum>
<text>
who believed that he or she was the
child of a citizen of the United States—
</text>
<subitem commented="no" id="HF60970C402974B4BAB08B08D35674FBC">
<enum>
(AA)
</enum>
<text>
because a marriage ceremony was actually
performed between the U.S. citizen and alien’s other parent; and
</text>
</subitem>
<subitem commented="no" id="HAA41408306E24D9B813F18FFB7A898A1">
<enum>
(BB)
</enum>
<text>
the alien’s other parent otherwise meets
any applicable requirements under this Act to establish the existence of and
bona fides of a marriage, but the marriage is not legitimate solely because of
the bigamy of such citizen of the United States; or
</text>
</subitem>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="H08CCC709123E477483B84DFC0CE550D6" indent="up1">
<enum>
(dd)
</enum>
<text>
was a child of a United States
citizen parent—
</text>
<subitem commented="no" id="H5114E18B639B4708AAF4ADEC71A3A4AA">
<enum>
(AA)
</enum>
<text>
who within the past 2 years (or, if later,
2 years after the date the child attains 18 years of age) died; or
</text>
</subitem>
<subitem commented="no" id="HE52807810C5C475A9166449306121672">
<enum>
(BB)
</enum>
<text>
whose marriage to the alien’s parent was
terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of the natural parent
or the abusive stepparent;
</text>
</subitem>
</item>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H6DA81430834845F7915C1AA6F6974F3D">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
is a person of
good moral character;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="HBCD857C5D9754FB4BEFF6F1D6F986F79">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
is eligible to
be classified as an immediate relative under section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this
title; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="HF47BC4305875427CBE9524DD944A8BB8">
<enum>
(IV)
</enum>
<text>
resides, or has
resided in the past, with the citizen parent (for purposes of this clause,
residence includes any period of
visitation).
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H0A3275AAA2D34E1DA359F12D9DB9E354">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 204(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(b)(iii)
</external-xref>
) is amended to
read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H26F556DA2CC4485A97D160EA420CC0E1" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" id="HDD4D8323042447BE8B144A88061A3173">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An alien may file a petition with the
Secretary under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any
spouse or child of then alien) under such section if the alien demonstrates to
the Secretary that the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of
extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien's permanent resident parent and that
the alien—
</text>
<subclause commented="no" id="HA192753B46C341428BFA06ED33B7BC96">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<item commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H761846B2CFA041C0B7597F563788A292">
<enum>
(aa)
</enum>
<text>
is the child or
incapacitated son or daughter of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence;
</text>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="HFD5219367F6C409A9341812E13FBCCA1" indent="up1">
<enum>
(bb)
</enum>
<text>
was the child or incapacitated son or
daughter of a lawful permanent resident who within the past 2 years lost lawful
permanent resident status;
</text>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="H49187205F5F64E4098127714404E2D55" indent="up1">
<enum>
(cc)
</enum>
<text>
believed that he or she was a child
of an alien stepparent lawfully admitted for permanent residence—
</text>
<subitem commented="no" id="H4DBF2B16C59C44F09CB7682A64FB84AA">
<enum>
(AA)
</enum>
<text>
because a marriage ceremony was actually
performed between the lawful permanent resident and alien’s other parent;
and
</text>
</subitem>
<subitem commented="no" id="H6511D91EA6E244CFB67B1EAFC91E1D39">
<enum>
(BB)
</enum>
<text>
the alien’s other parent otherwise meets
any applicable requirements under this Act to establish the existence of and
bona fides of marriage, but the marriage is not legitimate solely because of
the bigamy of such alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or
</text>
</subitem>
</item>
<item commented="no" id="H0259539DDCC24C2A9C34A4A4DD14CE0C" indent="up1">
<enum>
(dd)
</enum>
<text>
was a child of a lawful permanent
resident—
</text>
<subitem commented="no" id="HD99B712758504EBBBCCC812D911E29CF">
<enum>
(AA)
</enum>
<text>
who within the past 2 years (or, if later,
2 years after the date the child attains 18 years of age) died; or
</text>
</subitem>
<subitem commented="no" id="HC68EE057C0A9417CA76D4884B2611BA7">
<enum>
(BB)
</enum>
<text>
whose marriage to the alien child’s parent
was terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of the natural
parent or the abusive stepparent;
</text>
</subitem>
</item>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H272F7283383B4C17A2EC6C661B58FFF4">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
is a person of
good moral character, who is eligible for classification under section
1153(a)(2)(A) of this title; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" id="H0ED7EBA98B3E490380ED78E663E2BD32">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
resides, or has resided in the past, with
the alien's permanent resident alien parent (for purposes of this clause,
residence includes any period of
visitation).
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0E33F2AA1D2E44DB8536D45814F0D2BC">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Protection for
children of VAWA self-Petitioners
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 204(l)(2) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(l)(2)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H6EA71191EFF746C5A17D55D6B0110EA9">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(E), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H103346D9043C493385615B4FF2DE2D6E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C6F105820B54AA8B0BFF081C443943A">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subparagraph (E) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC9D4C1E42E244AA9817162F4581B5201" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H6F651ABC5682428D8D63C3AC9CF9ADB3">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
a child of an
alien who filed a pending or approved petition for classification or
application for adjustment of status or other benefit specified in section
101(a)(51) as a VAWA self-petitioner;
or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBA790EDC552E468581D718408B6D9378">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Self-Petitioning
rights under section 203 of NACARA
</header>
<text>
Section 309 of the Illegal
Immigration and Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/104/208">
Public Law 104–208
</external-xref>
;
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101
</external-xref>
note), as amended by section 203(a) of the
Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1255">
8 U.S.C. 1255
</external-xref>
note;
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/105/100">
Public Law 105–100
</external-xref>
), is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HBC7931B1D4EB4387AB1F3CAD852CA31F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(c)(5)(C)(i)(VII)(aa), as amended by section 1510(b) of the Violence Against
Women Act of 2000—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HEF2C76E5D74D4EA1B5A29CCF55F6CD3B">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of subitem (BB);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H644A40CBE15745158458E75148AA64B9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subitem (CC) and inserting
<quote>
or
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H671515089BFE496B9597423E4897D311">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subitem:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9350B61567F141E9B1EBA8DB3A21C49C" style="OLC">
<subitem id="H2F951B3A3FA74517A40905F5092F3300">
<enum>
(DD)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
at the time at which the spouse or child
files an application for suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal;
and
</text>
</subitem>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7FA00FA7DD0C4018ABA96D42E4888B1B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (f), in paragraph (1), by
inserting
<quote>
including subsections (VI) and (VII)
</quote>
after
<quote>
the
alien is described in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i) of this section
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7EFCFE5F57284001A64841A4E9E7928F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(g)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB641DCD1E29345A5BEAD1366B87B37A1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
(1)
</quote>
before
<quote>
Notwithstanding
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2E829090B51D4CB7A488D14B8EA0BABC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
subject to paragraph (2),
</quote>
after
<quote>
section 101(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act)),
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H18254F1C9AE040858A752A6917674C62">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new paragraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5F8C9B8ADA4B444B996458C746DE3F79" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HF3F883B5A37743F8A73B9B77BBE670AF">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
There shall be no limitation on a motion to
reopen removal or deportation proceedings in the case of an alien who is
described in subclause (VI) or (VII) of subsection (c)(5)(C)(i). Motions to
reopen removal or deportation proceedings in the case of such an alien shall be
handled under the procedures that apply to aliens seeking relief under section
204(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HAFAE7271C11E4054BD344FD7848518E8">
<enum>
206.
</enum>
<header>
Battered spouse
waivers and conditional residents
</header>
<subsection id="H858F6DAB13D543DDABD5F332578A96AB">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Grounds for
hardship waiver for conditional permanent residence for intended
spouses
</header>
<text>
Section 216(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1186a">
8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)(4)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H0619294BBDB949409370ADB82E8EDB21">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA8B4D3FB93C7494685F88AF65DDBA8EF">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by inserting after
<quote>
(other than
through the death of the spouse)
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
, or the alien
has filed for termination of marriage and shall furnish proof of termination
prior to the time of adjudication,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCC9D9F0FEFA047B295C0CF325F2D8866">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5084A240151B4CEBAEDAFC36FBF599C2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(C) by striking the period and inserting
<quote>
, or
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H46BC696DCB4E4F2492392B3C24F4287E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
after subparagraph
(C) by inserting the fol1lowing new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H40377096AC7E47D190743F5F89E790EB" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HC4EDEAA7AE52412CBF22E87E47F217CD">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the alien meets
the requirements under section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB) and following the
marriage ceremony has been battered by or was subject to extreme cruelty
perpetrated by his or her intended spouse and was not at fault in failing to
meet the requirements of paragraph
(1).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8E62327FE0494B73858EF86AD6D55740">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Technical
corrections
</header>
<text>
Section 216(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1186a">
8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)(4)
</external-xref>
), as amended by subsection (a), is further
amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H327EB93E214044D5846CB2A93E00C07D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
<quote>
The Attorney General, in the
Attorney General's
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
The Secretary of Homeland
Security, in the Secretary's
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5778C0EC294448A98680420FC841924B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in the
undesignated paragraph at the end—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HFA8ED443B5104091A74992ADE80E70B9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in the first
sentence, by striking
<quote>
Attorney General
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Secretary of Homeland Security
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE600BC7E22E543BCBF3D1EF903492AA9">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in the second
sentence, by striking
<quote>
Attorney General
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Secretary
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H15FBA49C525140BDB42D954951284E74">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in the third
sentence, by striking
<quote>
Attorney General.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Secretary.
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H861E9E2B1C354AA389487A288C128B53">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
in the fourth
sentence, by striking
<quote>
Attorney General
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Secretary
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA15250F6C7AC4065A24926B11A3EC455">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Grounds for
relief
</header>
<text>
Such section is further amended by adding at the end the
following:
<quote>
An application for relief under this paragraph may be based
on one or more grounds specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) and may be
amended at any time to change the ground or grounds for such relief without the
application being resubmitted.
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9F6FF1CA81144B768FCEC85905A3F378">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
Section 237(a)(1)(H)(ii) of such Act (8 U.S.C.
1227(a)(1)(H)(ii)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the
following:
<quote>
or qualifies for a waiver under section
216(c)(4)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H383DF59059C145F1A7753F73F320F4B6">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Proof of
termination of the marriage due at final adjudication the hardship
waiver
</header>
<text>
Section 216(c)(4)(B) is amended by inserting
<quote>
or the
alien has filed for termination of marriage and will furnish proof of
termination by the time of adjudication
</quote>
after
<quote>
terminated (other
than through the death of the spouse)
</quote>
;
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA7EEB7A76948402DB273955EC558F3DB">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Children of
conditional residents
</header>
<text>
In the case of an alien who meets the
requirements of subsection (c) the Secretary may adjust the status of any child
of the alien as immediate relatives under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) (8 U.S.C.
1151).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H690D91F0F04B4392B6B88561D1AC11D5">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
dates
</header>
<paragraph id="H61660E0C264A4BE984EB1059DB804274">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
The amendments
made by subsection (a) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the
Violence Against Women Act of 2000.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8D6AA0A9E7504D478E800ABCBF82FFC1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The amendments
made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply to applications for relief pending
or filed on or after April 10, 2003.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H104BB59F4C04403D86D294A35178C181">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
The amendments
made by subsections (d) and (e) shall take effect upon enactment.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="H6749AAB1FF00472E9FC442EA190934B3">
<enum>
207.
</enum>
<header>
Asylum
protections for victims of violence against women
</header>
<subsection id="H3F67F22C99254745B233037B0002CBB0">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<text>
Section 101(a)(42)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)
</external-xref>
) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H17CD2C919AF74479907744575FC9AE1F" style="OLC">
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
For purposes of determinations under this
Act, any group whose members share a characteristic that is either immutable or
fundamental to identity, conscience, or the exercise of one’s human rights such
that the person should not be required to change it, shall be deemed a
particular social group, without any additional
requirement.
</text>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H18F92715EF844C8F8E7B3B2E983A3D39">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<text>
Section
208(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1158">
8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(1)(B)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by inserting a new clause (iii), as follows, and renumbering
thereafter:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H9EC32E1B58284FFBBB07EC05E017ABBE" style="OLC">
<clause id="H9AE6297C71A54BE2AA2096A30D9EB796">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<header>
Supporting
evidence accepted
</header>
<text>
Direct or circumstantial evidence, including
evidence that the State is unable to protect the applicant or that the State,
legal or social norms tolerate such persecution against persons like the
applicant, may establish that persecution is on account of race, religion,
nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political
opinion.
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H72F1DA32B0A741798FC62D6242527ECC">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<text>
Section 208(d)(6)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1158">
8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(6)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H3078B4FA11934B679D4907E01BE658C7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
(A)
<header-in-text level="subparagraph" style="OLC">
In
general
</header-in-text>
—
</quote>
after
<quote>
(6)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9278689235B2492F856C1F37F64A7372">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H9BF1E573A9714C4EA1381FD4635A344D" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H5A7C6BD6FC3E4B61AAD077CC171052EA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exception
</header>
<text>
Subparagraph
(A) shall not apply to an alien who is otherwise eligible for classification or
status as a VAWA self-petitioner, as described in section 101(a)(51) of this
Act, or who is otherwise eligible for status either under section 101(a)(15)(T)
or section 101(a)(15)(U) of this
Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H113A3D9EE50C4E7AA1769D689753A6B3">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Spouses and
Children of Asylum Applicants Under Adjustment Provisions
</header>
<paragraph id="H479BCBFA896448A1B6ACAA65C87BB161">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 209(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1159">
8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8C0023D85D03486495635666ED97E54F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
(A)
</quote>
after
<quote>
(3)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H35A2367460FF45A392D77868487A252F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HE6777826E7194973A34E705EFD74F17A" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HE9465FC5D4694ECD8D72CC66D810AFB8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
was the spouse of
a refugee within the meaning of section 101(a)(42)(A) at the time the asylum
application was granted; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1837E8E0DBF741AFB7AA1872F96EBEDD">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
was the child of a
refugee within the meaning of section 101(a)(42)(A) at the time the asylum
application was
filed,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF790338252764ECF9D3514A2A98D7893">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on
the date of the enactment of this Act and—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HDA81BA3CD6F94A17BC651AD7F8DD5E29">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
section
209(b)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1159">
8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)(B)
</external-xref>
),
as added by paragraph (1)(B), shall apply to spouses of refugees for whom an
asylum application is granted before, on, or after such date; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5F91944274C74410AAA5F43652125707">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
section
209(b)(3)(C) of such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1159">
8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)(C)
</external-xref>
), as so added, shall apply
with respect to the child of a refugee for whom an asylum application is filed
before, on, or after such date.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HAC2B4CD90A5E4056A4AA019358DDD258">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Children of
refugee or asylee spouses and children
</header>
<text>
A child of an alien who
qualifies for admission as a spouse or child under section 207(c)(2)(A) or
208(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1157">
8 U.S.C. 1157(c)(2)(A)
</external-xref>
and
1158(b)(3)) shall be entitled to the same admission status as such alien if the
child—
</text>
<paragraph id="H0FFAAB24DA524896A3D2EDB13566F9E7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
is accompanying or
following to join such alien; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB2938C30C0F44908A268D42638892AE1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
is otherwise
admissible under such section 207(c)(2)(A) or 208(b)(3).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE032870C07D44A09B45FD40AFB92CE55">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Elimination of
arbitrary time limits on asylum applications
</header>
<text>
Section 208(a)(2) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1158">
8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HEA2E339027754E3B8CDF6DCA02CA5C71">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
subparagraph (B);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H59BC61EC1F9C45C4990B317782997237">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H17A64A013FE34BEA9F9305E581AA339C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B), as redesignated, by striking
<quote>
(D)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(C)
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H99364B99F108471D89E5B2EF14EC2C3B">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
subparagraph (C), as redesignated, and inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H91820087E7AF477D9253CF15D12EBA1C" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HCB245F62235A4ED5A5C98DA65FFD4EAC">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Changed
circumstances
</header>
<text>
Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), an application
for asylum of an alien may be considered if the alien demonstrates, to the
satisfaction of the Attorney General, the existence of changed circumstances
that materially affect the applicant’s eligibility for
asylum.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB257EA9F286143858C21CB6A3526D5AE">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
subparagraph (E).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFE721DFCBD9F45B2A6E71CE616874FAF">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Protections for
Minors Seeking Asylum
</header>
<text>
Section 208 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1158">
8 U.S.C. 1158
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H12E55E5F275840BBAC5183834F20DD5D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(2), by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H598A3B1CAC00493EB05650C5374EBF83" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H57395290573F4827B007EB76878321B6">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability to
minors
</header>
<text>
Subparagraphs (A) and (B) do not apply to an applicant who
is younger than 18 years of age on the earlier of—
</text>
<clause id="HFD6FC8FDD45B41488B08E4477F41B20F">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the date on which
the asylum application is filed; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC0B5A3AEB09B4CB2AC9369DEE99D6199">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the date on which
any Notice to Appear is issued.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB1070035C33F4BFFB6599D5BC6DA590D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)(3)(C), by striking
<quote>
unaccompanied alien child (as defined in section
462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/6/279">
6 U.S.C. 279(g)
</external-xref>
)),
</quote>
and
inserting:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HFDABEB1BF57849CE8C44869DB3EA1D4E" style="OLC">
<text>
applicant who is younger than 18
years of age on the earlier of—
</text>
<clause id="H0B8A9547D88748BBBFCF1C210CC68BE4">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the date on which
the asylum application is filed; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC2F9E0BF7B0E41BF9F1943A71B2B4332">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the date on which
any Notice to Appear is
issued,
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H2FCEBD8ED97F444AA16A339125A31296">
<enum>
208.
</enum>
<header>
Protections
from removal for victims
</header>
<subsection id="HEBFAA6EEBEEC4324A7C7F0851099AE87">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Exception for
VAWA Self-Petitioners
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(IV) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(a)(9)(B)(iii)(IV)) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H1E3B8E244431440994306C3311F61580">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
(I)
</quote>
after
<quote>
(6)(A)(ii)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC2ABB7B6D6124CB781D1778950D42B75">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
if
<quote>
violation of the terms of the alien’s nonimmigrant visa were
substituted for unlawful entry into the United States
</quote>
in subclause
(III) of that paragraph
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFA04A2FAF859498C9389FB99FCCD4CD1">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Waivers for
abused aliens
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
212(a)(9)(C)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(a)(9)(C)(iii)) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HA21669A5E7E5493F93D115DD4B89985D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or the Attorney General
</quote>
after
<quote>
Secretary of Homeland
Security
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9483A6DB2CD849FE9FEF8017765D7983">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by striking the
language following
<quote>
clause (i)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
for
humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, when it is otherwise in the
public interest, or in the case of an alien who is applying for or has a claim
of relief as a VAWA self-petitioner
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB07D319789804398A8A7514767E7588A">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exemption from
public charge ground
</header>
<paragraph id="HE6FF24553AB144909C6AFD965870EE50">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1182">
8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HEC05AE25003F4D98905245ECFC0202E1" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HE8C20F042E76407C90639F47B844D5D8">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Special rule for
qualified alien victims
</header>
<text>
Subparagraphs (A) through (C) shall not
apply to an alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner, is an applicant or has been
granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U), or is a qualified alien described
in section 431(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of
1996.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H032B745A96774A49B535EE82BCA16685">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
Section 212(a)(4)(C)(i) of such Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(a)(4)(C)(i)) is amended to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HC80E4EA30F5C43E7908DA5234C2139FD" style="OLC">
<clause id="H0C578DA029224D32AE46FBBF917C5557">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the alien is
described in subparagraph (E);
or
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H04EC4360F24F453096E215A8C17133E4">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply regardless of whether the
alien’s application was filed before, on, or after such date.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H84081B06969148009F1F55ADE1F7F061">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Waiver for false
claims to United States citizenship
</header>
<text>
Section 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1182">
8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C)(ii)
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H0ED3EB5E3AC04555B9FB3F5BF2DD6298">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subclause:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HC83F5C3A0438437F994D6D6D3C58E365" style="OLC">
<subclause id="HF6D0F5E5E71A483BAACA0A9F2F6C700E">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<header>
Exception
</header>
<text>
An
alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner shall not be considered to be inadmissible
under any provision of this subsection based on such
representation.
</text>
</subclause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H97C5F6B963D0448A994E05E73B731A40">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Section 101(f) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(f)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H6E5B7408EFC14F7BBE3FFD8E2EFA22D9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in the last
sentence of this subsection, by striking
<quote>
,
</quote>
after
<quote>
or
violation that he or she was a citizen
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4251BD81874E4569A2EDBE7E037C1EFB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
; or the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner;
</quote>
after
<quote>
violation
that he or she was a citizen
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2ACBD6A0F237413FAFCB51E07837EC8C">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Waiver for
certain VAWA self-Petitioners
</header>
<text>
Section 212(d)(11) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1182">
8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(11)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
<quote>
The Attorney General may waive the application of
clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(E) in the case of an alien who is a VAWA
self-petitioner.
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HE734AE53464C419085ED959437BCC16F">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Waiver
authorized
</header>
<text>
Section 212(a)(9)(A) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1182">
8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(A)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the
following new clause:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBD2F5E7901DA4160AB934C0819DC252A" style="OLC">
<clause id="H8EBDF2D43B4E493881482BB3EC8CF669">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<header>
waiver for VAWA
self-petitioner
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Attorney
General or the Secretary may waive the application of clauses (i) or (ii) if
the alien is applying for relief as a VAWA
self-petitioner.
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7326365C74AE4F97A840476868561676">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
relief in suspension of deportation parallel to the relief available in the
Violence Against Women Act of 2000 cancellation for bigamy
</header>
<paragraph id="H4A078950E9F544C0856A9CB64497697C">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1254a">
8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(3)
</external-xref>
) (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in
section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
of 1996) shall be applied as if
<quote>
or by a United States citizen or lawful
permanent resident whom the alien intended to marry, but whose marriage is not
legitimate because of that United States citizen’s or permanent resident’s
bigamy
</quote>
were inserted after
<quote>
by a spouse or parent who is a United
States citizen or lawful permanent resident
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H402B0C08D5114E13BEA3707C1D2BD1C1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provisions of
paragraph (1) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the Violence
Against Women Act of 2000.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFDC90246C40C40C895E3612B7CE9C4E1">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Application of
VAWA motions To reopen rules crime victims
</header>
<text>
Section
240(c)(7)(C)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1230(c)(7)(C)(iv)), as redesignated by section 101(d)(1) of the REAL ID Act of
2005 (division B of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/109/13">
Public Law 109–13
</external-xref>
), is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HFF35765F1E6F4B21B18654F7024F2746">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in the first
clause by deleting
<quote>
and parents—
</quote>
and adding
<quote>
parents,
trafficking victims and crime victims—
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCEE12E13B0E74659A4642B67E903E4F3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
subclause (I) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HEB310427CF314E6F88C53B1F4EF9AF4C" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H9E23CBAE145C4BEAA94C4E0377615250">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
if the basis for
this motion is to apply for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15(U),
245(a), 245(c), 245(l), 245(m), 240A(b)(2), and section 244(a)(3) (as in effect
on March 31, 1997) or as a VAWA
self-petitioner;
</text>
</subclause>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H50C4EB66174441BE85D8F9D1AC4D05F0">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
subclause (II) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H250F1A56AC7F42C186B1888FFEA4B715" style="OLC">
<subclause id="H4166FFD8CBE040DFAEC8039AC65079F3">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
if the motion is
accompanied by a cancellation of removal or adjustment of status application to
be filed with the Attorney General or by a copy of the self-petition, or the
application for relief under 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), that has been or will be
filed with the Department of Homeland Security upon the granting of the motion
to reopen; and
</text>
</subclause>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEB1BCE7009094C9482EC71CFBEBFF847">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in the last
paragraph of this section—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA9A6F9ED7FD74FDB82F0B3979C54AAD9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or an alien who qualifies for classification under 101(a)(15(U)
</quote>
after
<quote>
Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1641">
8 U.S.C. 1641(c)(1)(B)
</external-xref>
)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD767EFEAB7EE406F930F9D58A2340915">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or an alien that qualifies for classification under
101(a)(15)(U)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB02F58C19AEC4B96BC7F929EB19A5FC0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 241 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1231) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HFCD7A54E17F04AC182B71CFF6741CBA6" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H14F90CB9C9FB4FA685897BA261AF2E5E">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<text>
Any alien with a
pending application under 101(a)(15)(T)(i) or T(i), 101(a)(15)(U)(i) or
(U)(ii), 101(a)(51), 240A(b)(2), or 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997),
shall not be ordered removed under this
section.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HB43857EA2C1442E08084B9F5B6EF7405">
<enum>
209.
</enum>
<header>
Naturalization
</header>
<subsection id="H3932065EE7DC4685A7A162981DE2BAD4">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 319(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1430">
8 U.S.C. 1430(a)
</external-xref>
) is amended to read as
follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H331E6CBEF33B4C15B2287A07DD5962B8" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H44AC4E58C21B4F79AD23C24442FF2517">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H186DBB3D1CA442E7AB40B7E66C41F792">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Any person who
is—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H19DCBEF4241A4C438EF54B7B75DD2732" indent="up1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a spouse of citizen of the United
States; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1FB8EAF2BDAA4D9491626E7A3C31494A" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
any person who obtained status as a
lawful permanent resident and who was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty
by a United States citizen who is or was a spouse, parent, son or daughter;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3D56A07F6EB24AFFA65AB393BD001C55" indent="up1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
may be naturalized—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H45DBCECCA2AB4923BB1A130C77778259">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
upon compliance with all the
requirement of this title except the provisions of paragraph (1) of section
316(a);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H96098C96B14B4A51BF8CC5F6554DA402">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
if such person immediately preceding
the date of filing his or her application for naturalization has resided
continuously, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the
United States for at least three years;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD79810810A53414AA81F21D7F2565601">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H54734CF2D0D44325B5E21E6F59AAD4A1">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
during the three years
immediately preceding the date of filing his or her application has been living
in marital union with the citizen spouse who has been a United States citizen
during all of such period; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H02F78A7FB9794400BD06F85DF1473E89" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
in the case of a person who has been
battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen spouse,
parent, son or daughter, the requirement of subsection (C)(i) shall not apply
regardless of whether the lawful permanent resident status was obtained on the
basis of such battery or cruelty;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8A63A3AE0C9B4EA1B5C20C175A1E7B50">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
has been physically present in the
United States for periods totally at least half of the time;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB60838C39CFC4A1A8BD13FAEAEFB6E3B">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H587B24A653AD4DE58F81952E3712C345">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
has resided within the
State or district of the Services in the United States in which the applicant
filed his or her application for at least three months; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HEE74AD6E4E0A4A829CE9D920EDB3690F" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
applications for naturalization filed
under paragraph (a)(1)(B) of this section shall be handled under the procedures
that apply to aliens seeking relief under section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5AEFE8463A574DAC96334BAB52B98CF1">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the provisions of section 204(a)(1)(J)
shall apply in acting on an application under this subsection in the same
manner as they apply in acting on petitions referred to in such
section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6284254C05F946408D410F82A9968828">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and
shall apply to applications for naturalization filed before, on, or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H17CCC102818541108D0C922B23090518">
<enum>
210.
</enum>
<header>
General
provisions
</header>
<subsection id="HB7CEDDE823494662A96C3E6328FF477E">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Expansion of fee
waivers to consular fees and any fees in removal
proceedings
</header>
<text>
Section 245(l)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1255">
8 U.S.C. 1255(l)(7)
</external-xref>
) is amended to insert
<quote>
the Secretary of State,
an immigration judge, and the Board of Immigration Appeals
</quote>
after
<quote>
The Secretary of Homeland Security
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H04BE8DAAA6C24419871475CAE5FBCCE0">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Review of
extreme cruelty
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9DBAB1A46772454493810FDF4DAF7592" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HCAD43AE5BD3F470E8A931A6D9D2E37A0">
<enum>
(M)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For the purposes of this section and in all
cases described in section 101(a)(51), under section 106, under section
240A(b)(2), or under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), the
determination of the existence of extreme cruelty is a question of law applied
to facts and not a discretionary
determination.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0DD2E68BB9B64CEEB074658D0E0EB70E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Allowing
judicial review in VAWA Cases
</header>
<text>
Section 242(e)(4) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1252">
8 U.S.C. 1252(e)(4)
</external-xref>
) is amended in
subparagraph (A)—
</text>
<paragraph id="HC63B00724F2B487290B3A0EBC169E37F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA0150A69DA6B457BAB3A9CDF5D950F90">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
or
</quote>
after
<quote>
under section 208,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H28D46584DBFE4852948C9469BE6B9B7B">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H580D41B0CC76420B97F8170FEC2DFEA9" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H2B087B96E4D84AEFBDE3BC800035B7F8">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
is a VAWA
self-petitioner, an applicant for relief under section 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), an
applicant for relief under section 240A(b)(2), or an applicant for relief under
section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31,
1997),
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEBF3A3D7AD5D4D9494CD97957A038300">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
VAWA Unit
Adjudications
</header>
<text>
Section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(51)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAEAA70CF51C04BC79BFA36131D82E53F" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H15D47973D0BF470A8840D6EC2D240AF2">
<enum>
(52)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Applications for relief, adjustment of
status, employment authorization, parole, deferred action, or naturalization,
and all administrative determinations relating to such applications under
paragraphs (15)(T), (15)(U), (27)(J), and (51) of this section, or under
section 106 shall be adjudicated at the VAWA Unit of Vermont Service
Center.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HA98CDDD0F0B545A5B02F072A75EFD9DE">
<enum>
211.
</enum>
<header>
Technical
corrections
</header>
<subsection id="H0DBECEBA623F47A1835A1A012FE94698">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Technical
correction
</header>
<text>
Effective as if included in the enactment of section
1505(c)(2) of Violence Against Women Act of 2000, section 237(a)(1)(H)(i)(II)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1227">
8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1)(H)(i)(II)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by striking the period at the end and inserting
<quote>
;
or
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HACEF921EFF224EE19B474724C40FDFD2">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Additional
technical correction
</header>
<text>
Section 237(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1227">
8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(7)(A)(i)(I)
</external-xref>
) is amended by
striking
<quote>
is self-defense
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
in
self-defense
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCDDF6F2C4312487988FC930229487C7F">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD49232CA3BFF4367973F293F53ADA201">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(CC)(bbb), by striking
<quote>
an incident of domestic
violence
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
battering or extreme cruelty by the
United States citizen spouse
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE690002E929E43218FDDDB0B467FD9C7">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)(iv), by striking
<quote>
an incident of domestic violence
</quote>
and
inserting
<quote>
battering or extreme cruelty by such parent
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4DE886F02C5F4B14A183832AA9A83322">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)(vii)(I), as added by section 816 of VAWA–2005, is amended by striking
<quote>
related to an incident of domestic violence
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
related to battering or extreme cruelty by the United States citizen son
or daughter
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2ABDE2EDEABA4F028233A2FA97244706">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B)(ii)(II)(aa)(CC)(aaa), by striking
<quote>
due to an incident of domestic
violence
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
related to battering or extreme cruelty
by the lawful permanent resident spouse
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H298CA1728973494188A7F2328F130EA7">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B)(iii), by striking
<quote>
due to an incident of domestic violence
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
related to battering or extreme cruelty by such
parent
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5A6D3C23B2D948509AFCCF529FDC5549">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as
if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, except
that the amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall apply as if included in the
enactment of VAWA–2005.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H382D2071CDDF4A77BABED9D65AAA6075">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Correction of
cross-Reference to credible evidence provisions
</header>
<paragraph id="H9E600A52071F45009DD44E1C6BBE02C8">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
VAWA Suspension
of Deportation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section
309(c)(5)(C)(iii) of the Illegal Immigration and Reform and Immigrant
Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/104/208">
Public Law 104–208
</external-xref>
; 8 U.S.C. 1101
note), as amended by section 1510(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act of
2000, is amended by striking
<quote>
204(a)(1)(H)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
204(a)(1)(J)
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H16D5CA0CA14345E39F0F64095CD88E79">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence
Against Women Act of 2000.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB5E174556BAE456AB645BC0F36C2CF58">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Miscellaneous
corrections to VAWA–2005
</header>
<paragraph id="HAF19D59A9EAC40EFA8003FB092FB2014">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 204(a)(1)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1154">
8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(D)
</external-xref>
), is amended by striking
<quote>
a petitioner for
preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(a), whichever
paragraph is applicable
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
to continue to be treated
as an immediate relative under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i), or to be a petitioner
for preference status under section 203(a)(3) if subsequently married or a
petitioner for preference status under section 203(a)(2)(A), whichever is
applicable
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA702F32A5C3E461DBCAF40FBB6733B65">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
subsection (a) shall apply to applications filed before, on, or after the date
of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H97F0BEEF750E4447AF43164CED836802">
<enum>
III
</enum>
<header>
VAWA
Confidentiality
</header>
<section id="H49571608BDD340EAAE2B66EC2C1AE268" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
301.
</enum>
<header>
VAWA Confidentiality
improvements
</header>
<subsection id="H91E278E5021D4A049AAC406325B0265D">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
VAWA
Confidentiality moved from IIRAIRA
</header>
<paragraph id="HBA2ED731A89B4BF995319FBAFC8643CA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration
Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/104/208">
Public Law 104–208
</external-xref>
;
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367(a)
</external-xref>
)
is amended by striking section 384.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9A5BD000595B4792B0178D407AF1E33B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 239(e)(1)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229">
8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended by
striking
<quote>
section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant
Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
section
245B
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5AA22D4CCBF348EF9ADE58C8DF078F30">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Insertion of
VAWA Confidentiality in the INA
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 245A the
following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6EF2E35E6E734B9BAAE8454B7BAC3003" style="OLC">
<section id="HC850FCC83E264EE6B01A62890A52389F">
<enum>
245B.
</enum>
<header>
Confidentiality
of certain information relating to battered aliens
</header>
<subsection id="H6AEE35A83A504A6B8317D7F19A3D5C06">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Except as provided in
subsection (c) of this section, enforcement official may not—
</text>
<paragraph id="HE5EC77D0F9454396970B58933DA679E3">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
make an adverse determination, using
information furnished by a VAWA perpetrator, on—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB656328C8C0C4373B665356E3E138F39">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
admissibility of an alien,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9E2FBFD8B6B245129DF0BE01A7B3699A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
deportability of
an alien,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6DFF5A54191348D896E65F291349478B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
detention of an
alien,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8E4D3243BF394D97BFE9AD44C1199DC0">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
any application
for immigration relief of an alien, or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5355FE9D00A947B99077D5C380C39BAF">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
whether or not to
initiate an enforcement action against an alien,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
unless the
alien has been convicted of a crime or crimes listed in section 237; or
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8B2094E7E76F411CBFEAFA64375901B7">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
permit use by or disclosure to anyone
(other than a sworn officer or employee of the Department, or bureau or agency
thereof, for legitimate Department, bureau, or agency purposes) of any
information which relates to an alien who is the beneficiary of an application
for relief under—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA4BA027B60BB4286A9BD0DD3CBEDC96E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
paragraph (15)(T),
(15)(U), or (51) of section 101(a);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H789C57A5D093463689AF6932879495C0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
section
106;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7363333E803744F8A6D1EF24D33F79F2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
section
240A(b)(2);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4071CA522B4F447984B73AF52891089E">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
section 287(h);
or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2E05CBAA25A64529A1EC4E2FCECB61BA">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
section 244(a)(3)
(as in effect prior to March 31, 1997).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8A791B4E5EC1479C95E429A74F3CE311">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Duration of
limitation on disclosure
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/552">
section 552
</external-xref>
of title 5,
United States Code, the limitation under paragraph (2) ends when the
application for relief is denied and all opportunities for appeal of the denial
have been exhausted.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H876C2AF3660E4D2A8D24A9758F87F97E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exceptions to
nondisclosure
</header>
<paragraph id="H4A62031914004EFABBD84BF8ED7F3030">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In the same
manner as census information
</header>
<text>
The Attorney General may provide, in
the Attorney General's discretion, for the disclosure of information in the
same manner and circumstances as census information may be disclosed by the
Secretary of Commerce under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/13/8">
section 8
</external-xref>
of title 13, United States Code.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H52C02E009635497BB9A25024A6685F5C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
For law
enforcement purposes
</header>
<text>
The Attorney General may provide in the
discretion of the Attorney General for the disclosure of information to Federal
law enforcement officials to be used solely for a legitimate law enforcement
purpose.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6CEA6ACD4BB948E2BADE5A8D4FCF23C6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
For purposes of
judicial review
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection
(a) of this section shall not be construed as preventing disclosure of
information in connection with judicial review of a determination in an
immigration case described in subsection (a) of an alien protected by this
section in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such
information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7ACC34B658174449B171697427AD33CA">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
In accordance
with explicit waiver by victims
</header>
<text>
Subsection (a)(2) of this section
shall not apply if all the battered individuals in the case are adults and they
have all waived the restrictions of such subsection.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H44F3908DDF0F48E591CEA4B596E2969A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
For purposes of
determining eligibility for benefits
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Attorney General and the Secretary of
Homeland Security are authorized to disclose information, to Federal, State,
and local public and private agencies providing benefits, to be used solely in
making determinations of eligibility for benefits pursuant to section 431(c) of
the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8
U.S.C. 1641(c)), in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such
information.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HACD89F8860674EDA9592C5E2C904B2B5">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
For purposes of
Congressional oversight
</header>
<text>
Subsection (a) of this section may not be
construed to prevent the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland
Security from disclosing to the chairmen and ranking members of the Committee
on the Judiciary of the Senate or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House
of Representatives, for the exercise of congressional oversight authority,
information on closed cases under this section in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of such information and that omits personally identifying
information (including locational information about individuals).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H39EFAEB8748B4190B243C4ED42FC622B">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
For purposes of
assisting victims in obtaining services
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Government entities adjudicating
applications for relief under subsection (a)(2) of this section, and government
personnel carrying out mandated duties under section 101(i)(1), may, with the
prior written consent of the alien involved, communicate with nonprofit,
nongovernmental victims' service providers for the sole purpose of assisting
victims in obtaining victim services from programs with expertise working with
immigrant victims. Agencies receiving referrals are bound by the provisions of
this section. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as affecting the
ability of an applicant to designate a safe organization through whom
governmental agencies may communicate with the applicant.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H40E20CAD0E7E418DBC96345D51595E30">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Penalties for
violation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Anyone who
knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be disclosed in violation
of this section or who knowingly makes a false certification under section
239(e) shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and subject to a
civil money penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8A6DA04A703742A9937CAF3EF579E19F">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Guidance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Attorney General and the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall provide guidance to officers and employees of the
Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security who have access to
information covered by this section regarding the provisions of this section,
including the provisions to protect victims of domestic violence from harm that
could result from the inappropriate disclosure of covered information.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1FEDC8A45B234797B02A356ACFE9F7A4">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Requirement To
provide information about eligibility for immigration relief
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
When information is furnished by a VAWA
perpetrator, the Federal, State, or local agency receiving the information
shall, within 24 hours, provide to the alien to whom the information pertains
informational materials about eligibility for relief under sections 101(a)(51),
101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 287(h), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect
on March 31, 1997) along with referrals to local victim services
agencies.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD8BC434EBC5244EC87430621836C3E2B">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text>
In
this section:
</text>
<paragraph id="H3341A8CC02624C5DA75C50788358AB1A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
enforcement officer
</term>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H4C9BE76F81C14247806B0CF4165E0427">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Attorney
General;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDB48DC44F16D40D8A62A22BC30054986">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Secretary of
Homeland Security;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D6453CA12BE4D2B90859A9B854D4798">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the Secretary of
State;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA18E9291E3544FCD91519E7FBEC4F57E">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
any other official
or employee of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice,
or the Department of State (including any bureau or agency of either of any
such Department); or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF814E6F429C9419EAEA1911B35B1E58B">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any other State or Federal Government
officer or employee.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4B393598204A4ED8B8930E32C261B4E1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The term
<term>
VAWA perpetrator
</term>
means, with regard to an alien—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H30819FC948094C169FD73871203DC727">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a spouse, parent, son, or daughter who has
battered the alien or subjected the alien to extreme cruelty;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H140BB23DF9CB4807AF459492C4EA6EE4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a member of the family of the spouse,
parent, son, or daughter of the alien, who has battered the alien or subjected
the alien to extreme cruelty;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4062A0C145A243C894F3F08B2D3E68E4">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a spouse, parent, son, or daughter of the
alien who has battered the alien's child or subjected the alien's child to
extreme cruelty (without the active participation of the alien in the battery
or extreme cruelty);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7AA6AF2943444E119C4A97DDC705C7B6">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a member of the family of the spouse,
parent, son, or daughter of the alien who has battered the alien's child or
subjected the alien's child to extreme cruelty when the spouse, parent, son, or
daughter consented to or acquiesced in such battery or cruelty and the alien
did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H82C0E12432124F009BB3ED515136AC5F">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in the case of an alien subjected to
criminal activities listed in section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii), or an alien applying
for status under section 101(a)(15)(U), the perpetrator of the criminal
activity;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H29C418A388264BF6BC7C1B1B06AF3990">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in the case of an alien subjected to a
severe form of human trafficking or applying for status—
</text>
<clause id="H00E51C982D6B4F4180D85C0519A38843">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
under section
101(a)(15)(T),
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H04F01EC35A894A478CD786BDE806E3AB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
under section
7105(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of title 22, United States Code,
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8EA018D664454E74B161CC07B1369C11">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
under section
244(a)(3) of this Act (as in effect prior to March 31, 1999), or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6474E943F70C458CB346FF28752268E2">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
as a VAWA
self-petitioner (as defined in section 101(a)(51)),
</text>
</clause>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">
the
trafficker or perpetrator; or
</continuation-text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H38205843B86A46D79CD59A6C79DE7233">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in the case of an alien who is—
</text>
<clause id="H02DE5168E65642479F29933B3D80D6AD">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
VAWA self petitioner (as defined in section 101(a)(51)), or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2B91BBD0C9E146B58D5FD7D36AFC77E9">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
an alien
described in section 106, 240A(b)(2), 287(h), or 244(a)(3) (as in effect on
March 31, 1997),
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
a spouse,
parent, son or daughter of the alien or a member of the family of such spouse,
parent, son or daughter who battered the alien (or the alien’s child) or
subjected the alien (or the alien’s child) to battering or extreme
cruelty.
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HAF99079A606B48F5B4CF5ACF161917B2">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
VAWA
Confidentiality in removal proceedings
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 239(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229">
8 U.S.C. 1229(e)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H495A2A6726874762BE0E9712284389FC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in paragraph (1), by inserting after
<quote>
an alien at
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
or within 500 yards
of
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB7990FB99F1E4520A2027C65F4D37166">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting after
<quote>
supervised visitation center
</quote>
the following:
<quote>
hospital,
Federally qualified health center, governmental and nongovernmental child,
elder and adult protective services agency, school and head start program,
religious or faith-based organization
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5B9687E627014DEC80E8DB5E86B93CB1">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Expansion of
definition of VAWA self-Petitioner
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(51)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H42EB0A8DD33C4C16BEFB719EC10D2271">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(F), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD61364F65D7D456DA5446BF8C386FAD2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following:
<quote>
;
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7AF8ED5E0D3A4B4BA053EA0C36BE4C37">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6E4D4B6B3DFB415C87A0686335A65442" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H21CB4A8E816D4054BDC90E79C34A359E">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
section 106; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB222C9580AA4412297A72A476716F865">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
special immigrant juveniles described in
section
287(h).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEBD4FF8A98BE41E2A9560231D278CABD">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Additional
requirements for section 287
<enum-in-header>
(g)
</enum-in-header>
agreements
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 287(g) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1357">
8 U.S.C. 1357(g)
</external-xref>
) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H467FBC1B5BFC409AB52ECABC426E4B46" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HA7A18E195E2A47DCAA81CF2DD5B5EC1B">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H0C0417014D484312857CABBCE3B857BB">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
All agreements (new or renewed) under this
subsection executed by the Attorney General after the date of enactment of this
subparagraph shall require that an officer or employee of a State or political
subdivision of a State performing a function under the agreement shall, as a
term of the agreement—
</text>
<clause id="H518A23A4A41745E4853BE819E7EF2D41" indent="up1">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
comply with policies, procedures
and practices established by that State or subdivision that are publicized in
the jurisdictions the officer or employee serves;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE62495BC46D349FDB7258AEDCDA5DC5F" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
issue certifications for
non-citizen victims under section 101(a)(15)(U); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H072786BDE55B4A11AABADE92F115A53F" indent="up1">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
comply with and not violate the
requirements of section 245B in the same manner and subject to the same
sanctions as an employee of the Department of Homeland Security.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0DB087D019744B5EB5349D08DC520CC0" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 180 days after entering into
an agreement under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the State or
subdivision shall report to the Department of Homeland Security the
following—
</text>
<clause id="H257EBCAFF164478BB3A4CACC7624DF04">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the number of requests for
certification under section 101(a)(15)(U);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAB7E2F7C94B14E1A9D31B5661AF8296E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the number of U-visa
certifications issued;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCCBAF4DD67E24A58BB90B5806ABA01BC">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the number of T-visa endorsements
requests received; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H87FD7E98858C41878102495491E3E385">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
the number of T-visa
certifications issued.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8562F6039E444122880233FBE20BBE2C" indent="up1">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
submit an annual report to Congress listing the name of each State or
subdivision and the information provided under subparagraph
(B).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HD239F553A29A48CFB6C8519EB81EA9B4">
<enum>
IV
</enum>
<header>
Training
improvements
</header>
<section id="HCB9D6D0BE8214989BA385D484165B2DB">
<enum>
401.
</enum>
<header>
Training
</header>
<subsection id="H2F403C4F593A41CC8AC3C62FA5EDEE90">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Training of
immigration judges in the executive office of immigration
review
</header>
<text>
Personnel of the Department of Homeland Security, the
Department of Justice and the State Department who are in a position to come in
contact with alien victims of crime shall be trained in identifying, making
determinations regarding and providing for the protection of crime victims who
have or may be eligible to apply for relief under Immigration and Nationality
Act sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2),
244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb)
of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/22/710">
22 U.S.C. 710
</external-xref>
). Trainings
developed under this paragraph shall include information on the range of forms
of immigration relief available to help immigrant crime victims and the
requirements of VAWA confidentiality 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
). Officials to receive
ongoing training include but are not limited to—
</text>
<paragraph id="H37911A431B72448CBBC33087DDC43C37">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Justice—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1291866475014C86AEEEB54602116515">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
immigration
judges;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2714FF82619F401E95BA760F189AB894">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Board of
Immigration Appeals; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE4A25AF54A5E4C7C92789E8274BB6903">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
officials
responsible for investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating VAWA
confidentiality violations of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
);
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF3D011C9A6144977948DB0F2E597F1DE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Homeland Security—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HF9716656D5514F7E810978B8B38E95A3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Administrative
Appeals Unit employees;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H33A53BA5B07541B8840175BEAAE4A156">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
VAWA Unit
employees;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC699983297545458249F134F8656812">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
officials
responsible for investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating VAWA
confidentiality violations of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFCC67CB7B7674C35BE7D89DBE9D25B47">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
personnel involved
in immigration enforcement at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs
and Border Patrol;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF4A81567A8104E7AB69FBC39BA39C656">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
Immigration and
Customs Enforcement trial attorneys; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6D6C19BCAE104F6FB326A67BC5A63544">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
all personnel
involved in managing or supervising the VAWA Unit or ICE trial attorneys;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1EC300F47BCC4FF28F6D909BDBA5F1B6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Department of State—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2E0C7A6F073B49F5A001B8E3D1325782">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
consular
officials; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFB0EEB105F8B4A878C76B9323E81C685">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
officials
responsible for coordination of State Department efforts regarding application
for relief under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(15)(T),
101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March
31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims
Protection Act of 2000 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/22/710">
22 U.S.C. 710
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6393BED04D224201B254338F41EB4D3D">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<text>
Any training
program conducted in satisfaction of the requirement of paragraph (a) has been
or will be developed with input from and in collaboration nonprofit,
nongovernmental experts with experience working with immigrant victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1720E04D79AA4D3DA981FA1D9334BBA9">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<text>
Within 180 days
after the effective date of this act, the Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Department of State shall in
consultation with the Office of Policy and Strategy of U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services shall establish program for ongoing training described in
paragraph (a) and shall craft and implement policies and protocols on the
appropriate handling of cases involving victims described in or who have filed
cases under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(15)(T),
101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March
31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims 14
Protection Act of 2000 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/22/710">
22 U.S.C. 710
</external-xref>
). All policies and procedures developed
pursuant to this section shall be made publically available and posted on the
DHS website.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7262BC46173845BF8E8081B02E165B41">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Accredited
representative-Victim client privilege
</header>
<paragraph id="H48533CEA5799424B8E29759C7D38340A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Extending State
victim-advocate privilege laws to accredited representatives
</header>
<text>
It
is the Sense of Congress that all States should promulgate victim-advocate
privilege laws and that State victim-advocate privilege laws should be
implemented in a manner that extends victim-advocate privilege to accredited
representatives working for community-based organizations recognized by the
Board of Immigration Appeals in the representation of victims in cases filed
with the Department of Homeland Security, the Board of Immigration Appeals or
immigration judges.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H18CDC930CF834B36B1A52D471F1F2967">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
amended to offer accredited representative privilege
</header>
<text>
Within 180
days of enactment, the Board of Immigration Appeals shall amend 8 C.F.R.
292.1(a)(4) to extend privilege co-extensive with attorney client privilege to
accredited representatives and qualified recognized organizations to whom the
Board of Immigration Appeals has provided recognition or accreditation.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H8645CBFD532849C592D526240F0C9FB3">
<enum>
402.
</enum>
<header>
Services for
Trafficking Victims
</header>
<subsection id="H95796F6EA45549F59D67EC54D5B87E39">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Access to
victim’s services
</header>
<paragraph id="HA9A3047618804D6AA25993DB5E3567EB">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Subsection 107(c)
of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC432D1EF734E40538FFE3E0C849EBED9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by deleting
paragraph (2) and replacing it with the following new paragraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H42056559B4CE428FA41548B5293FBAF1" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H1D469FEF921048EEAE4768C7B54B9295">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Access to
information and services
</header>
<text>
Victims and potential victims of severe
forms of trafficking shall have access to information about their legal rights
and shall be provided translation services. A list of victim services agencies
shall be provided within 24 hours of discovery of a potential victim. Potential
victims shall not be placed in any local, State, or Federal jail or detention
facility unless it has clearly been ascertained that an individual is not a
victim of a severe form of trafficking in
persons.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4F93B138875C4FB8953107ECE461453E">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (3)
by deleting
<quote>
Federal law enforcement officials
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Any Federal and local law enforcement agents authorized to investigate
trafficking in persons crimes
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE9B1F7F191F344CFA2A6543414A46ED2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 103 of the trafficking victims
protection act of 2000 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H8DAD1AECCF4C483686A40D9F26A76443" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H94E8AA0EE73D4898B04DD40353229F9D">
<enum>
(15)
</enum>
<text>
the term
<term>
victim services
</term>
means a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization
that assists trafficking victims, including trafficking, battered women and
sexual assault crisis centers, trafficking and battered women’s shelters, and
other trafficking, sexual assault or domestic violence programs, including
nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations assisting trafficking victims through
the legal
process.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB579F5B1EB024E11BED7BF583CCDEC00">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4A4123F1102742B9A23CBCE7BC33D9F9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendments for public and assisted housing
</header>
<text>
Section 214 of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1436a">
42 U.S.C. 1436a
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H64667702C3574CAAB1ABB467303D1E11">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
subsection (a) to read as such subsection would have read if the amendments to
such subsection made by section 3(b) of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/106/504">
Public Law 106–504
</external-xref>
were made to such
subsection rather than to section 214(a) of the Housing Community Development
Act of 1980;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3B850F3CB25045CEB74BE3DAF7AEE561">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection (a),
as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H67582B73F180436E84085FA59D8D68F2">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (6),
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H11C2E96821DC457B877DF2065CE0AC13">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6264D264A9C640EDA22C49C5665CE0D4">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
paragraph (6) the following new paragraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H29C80D18722E43318995B0BDFD6540C4" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H681DB9ADE8064920BCD780092EF05FCF">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
a qualified alien,
as such term is defined in section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1641">
8 U.S.C. 1641
</external-xref>
);
or
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
; and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H306FD8E8F8F2480E9057ED1E72BB461E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(c)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H47394CBECF2B4677BC1B7F8F736EF442">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(1)(A), by striking
<quote>
(6)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(8)
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H362DC4C4B30D43289E549DE0943DCE1F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting
<quote>
(other than a
qualified alien, as such term is defined in section 431 of the Personal
Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C.
1641)
</quote>
after
<quote>
any alien
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2200785D309C4213B76CDC7E36134EF0">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Improving Access
to Benefits for Immigrant Victims
</header>
<paragraph id="H7A44E4DDA4F142889D9ED79E3374EEA9">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in
consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary
of Department of Agriculture and the and Secretary of the Department of
Education, shall develop an information pamphlet, as described in paragraph
(2), on legal rights for immigrant victims to access public benefits and
distribute and make such pamphlet available as described in paragraph (5). In
preparing such materials, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall
consult with nongovernmental organizations with expertise on the legal rights
to public benefits access for immigrant victims of battery, extreme cruelty,
sexual assault, and other crimes.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF18E6C64DD9F4152979F5AF42CE2335F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Information
pamphlet
</header>
<text>
The information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1)
shall include information on the following:
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC5218731AAFA4647A10A42045D75051D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Definition of
Qualified Immigrants eligible for Federal public benefits.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE001505994264A6E8506DCA891D44C24">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Housing rights of
qualified immigrant.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7899F88BD37A416CBE514470094D3541">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Federal- and
State-funded housing programs open to all immigrants including emergency
shelter and transitional housing for up to two years.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2191CB3CA83B4A3BA3198B08C5B1363F">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
Qualified
immigrant access to post-secondary financial aid, grants and loans.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA4446D75A5A7438980A72C58144687DC">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
Qualified
immigrant access to Federal means tested public benefits including access
to—
</text>
<clause id="H98A6C40A837C4BAC808AA8FC31EA24C1">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
Medicaid;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6204B46D66EC4DA59DAFAD3743E10C23">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
Medicaid and
SCHIP for qualified immigrant children and pregnant women;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3CECC0D004C94CEEB80B6DFAD0EB322C">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
food
stamps;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9915A6C97D98410494DD1633AA838CF2">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
food stamps for
qualified immigrant children;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H776BC74E38414DD6A0356D7236BD7BD6">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
SSI;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H85256E4479D146DAB2A205E1B0FE7B1D">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
TANF;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB6072B318268465A80127A62D2D605F9">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
child care;
and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA5A6345407EA45D69663B6E612AD4866">
<enum>
(viii)
</enum>
<text>
foster
care/adoption assistance, child support services.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H74A1D889BB464691A6A9124537544994">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
Legal rights of
immigrants to access programs, resources and services that are—
</text>
<clause id="HB725A7B7B49A4CD4B06A0914B86BB3D6">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
necessary to
protect life and safety;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H28419B3E247C4787A75C46E6D3337FC1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
medical
assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H65C6D827101C4507B96F32F48B826353">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
short-term,
non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9827E3866AD24C398A68D9A9A6E931C8">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
public health
assistance for immunizations and treatment for symptoms of communicable
diseases;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H27E1B24EFC104653A4B01D8C869D8645">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
programs for
housing or community development assistance or financial assistance
administered by the secretary of HUD;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6FC8B5D6745E4AAE8B309F5FBB4AD115">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text>
HHS
HRSA funded health care programs; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H76ABAFBE6ED14A969D0F56A8AA4A7F19">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
State-funded
benefits.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAEF8934410EE43388044BE416BA4685B">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
Resources through
which victims can obtain referrals to programs in their community and/or State
that provide advocacy, social services, legal services and other supportive
services to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human
trafficking, elder abuse or crime victims.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H402D1B059C4642C0A8B653C2F8DA0D58">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Translation
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In order to best serve the language groups
having the greatest concentration of immigrants seeking public benefits, the
information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall, subject to
subparagraph (B), be translated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
into foreign languages that at a minimum include the top 15 languages of legal
permanent residents and shall be responsible for reviewing these languages
every 5 years and adding additional languages accordingly such other languages
as the Secretary of State, in the Secretary’s discretion, may specify.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5A9D6A8CA95A4F40A2A17C62F18E745D">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Availability and
distribution
</header>
<text>
The information pamphlet developed under paragraph
(1) shall be made available and distributed as follows:
</text>
<subparagraph id="H0981EF65140943C6A1DA4569D2296801">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The Federal
agencies described in subparagraph (C) shall distribute the pamphlet developed
under subparagraph (1) to all—
</text>
<clause id="H0FF1DFD0195F4A688E76E51692F0A522">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
agency
grantees;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE0D51C3E57BD4226B0D1EFF052CE9584">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
State agencies
responsible for granting Federal public benefits; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9660C00782B942BB90E3217FC695A678">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
public housing
authorities.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAD260DC7BE7940D2A441EA809C894E0B">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Posting on
Federal Websites
</header>
<text>
The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall
be accessibly posted on the Websites of each of the Federal Government agencies
listed in subparagraph (C).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H625C650EF2EB4F60847DF4E938EF88AA">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Responsible
Federal agencies
</header>
<clause id="HC584FB0564F54E3AACAD3CA78984412B">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Health and Human Services;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H823052D6A46E4D5FAEF556AD173CA0B3">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Agriculture;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H57F134170EAB4DE3A6A724AB5E080FB7">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Housing and Urban Development;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAB89D8BD6DCA4673AD09788027EF5E07">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Education; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC7E3CF49A1974181B46906C930B55BD2">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
Department of
Homeland Security.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H769A1981148A4A3690E1DD2AFC53679A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Deadline for
pamphlet development and distribution
</header>
<text>
The pamphlet developed
under paragraph (1) shall be distributed and made available (including in the
languages specified under paragraph (4)) not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HC517F0F51DEE486BA5B46CE3FF24B333">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section apply to applications
for public benefits and public benefits provided on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act without regard to whether regulations to carry out such
amendments are implemented.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H064EB0072C664F58856C287434A29409">
<enum>
403.
</enum>
<header>
Encouraging
Custody determinations and VAWA Confidentiality protections in State
courts
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Subtitle J of title IV
of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/14043">
42 U.S.C. 14043 et seq.
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H5885DE387BD146BBA893F752ABD30D56">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (2)
of section 41002, by inserting
<quote>
(including under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
), U-visa
certification under the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 214(p),
</quote>
after
<quote>
confidentiality
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCC55C9021BDE40B198411DA34EB328DE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in section
41003—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1792071362914D7A8E7489F9F20DF9B0">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)(B), by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
after the semicolon;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEA77F23A33964EEA8048E5241BEF4C0D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (C),
by striking the period and inserting
<quote>
; and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3BD530D7C55A48828516BCA9571C98BF">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H7B1B0EDDAFB6464982AFA2E3A36FCDC5" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HCCCE0536BA7642C4961FC92FFF79D696">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Priority should
given to applicants in which the grantee’s trainings and organizational
policies, practices, procedures, and rules encourage judges issuing protection
orders to include child custody provisions in the protection order when the
parties before the court have a child in
common.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H2A3F9EB87CAB4FED9E0797319B2E682F">
<enum>
404.
</enum>
<header>
Improving
language access to services provided under the violence against women’s act of
1994 for persons with limited English proficiency
</header>
<subsection id="H0F3EAE7225F5463A82A940A605A1B95D">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Goals
</header>
<paragraph id="H1EC25349228F43A2AD0D2954AABA6785">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
To improve access
to programs, activities, and services for victims of violence and other
individuals who, as a result of national origin, are limited in their English
proficiency.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H34F8FB044E2944F1AE8A0EFC66141612">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
To ensure that the
programs, activities, and services for victims of violence that are normally
provided in English are accessible to victims and other individuals with
Limited English Proficiency and thus do not discriminate on the basis of
national origin in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, and its implementing regulations.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6583E1854F384F5DBADD6D3962D1A00F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
To confirm that
violation of language access rights for Limited English Proficient individuals
is a violation of the protections against discrimination based on national
origin protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HADAAC604C2354ADCADE140BE4D9E9D13">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
To restore the
right of Limited English Proficient individuals to a private right of action to
enforce all Title VI protection including disparate impact protections.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC34D1098A2A346C680D2629D6E05BAC0">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
To provide a
statutory definition of
<quote>
limited English proficient
</quote>
that is
consistent with the definition set forth by the DOJ LEP Guidance, 67 Fed. Reg.
41455, 41459 (June 18, 2002).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCB8F9720810F432494DA36AD5C3FB8BF">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Definition
</header>
<text>
Limited
English Proficient—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD919B07D9EB2435596146A9E8A40588C">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
<term>
Limited
English Proficient
</term>
means individuals who—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5FCEA889E2614F9FA3E4C902F58B6504">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
who do not speak
English as their primary language; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAB477C308F394934917EAE43190F5F4A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
who have a limited
ability to
</text>
<clause id="HF3270F92E7B940BBB212F88A63DF5324">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
read;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4B634AE8DE2F4116AD7D011B26AB8B41">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
write;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7AA8081D38D7475BB6EFBD1FAEB5A579">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
speak; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCD7D19FEFFFE4546AA1FB673544E78F7">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
understand
English.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC5B2FE26813C4350BEA62279A08AE30A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
If an individual
described in subsection (A) meets any one of the requirements of subsections
(B)(i), B(ii), B(iii), or B(iv) the individual is limited English proficient
without regard to the fact that the individual may speak some English.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H487225BE6CB745429FF3BD4C00692A5C">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Enforcement with
regard to government entities
</header>
<paragraph id="H0A884BD29E124C8683624CFA1F3A3277">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Civil Actions
for Injunctive Relief
</header>
<subparagraph id="HE5C319641D7A4125A20971CE91E41814">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Victims
aggrieved; intervention by Attorney General; legal representation; commencement
of action without payment of fees, costs, or security
</header>
<text>
Whenever
there are reasonable grounds to believe that a Federal, State or local
government entity has denied a person access to programs, activities, or
services on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in violation of
title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a civil action for preventive relief,
including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining
order, or other order, may be instituted by the person aggrieved and, upon
timely application, the Attorney General may intervene in such civil action.
Upon application by the complainant and in such circumstances as the court may
deem just, the court may appoint an attorney for such complainant and may
authorize the commencement of the civil action without the payment of fees,
costs, or security.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5E95ABDDFB574653ACFA2394CC3F8EBD">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Attorney’s fees;
liability of United States for costs
</header>
<text>
In any action commenced
pursuant to this subchapter, the court, in its discretion, may allow the
prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee as
part of the costs, and the United States shall be liable for costs the same as
a private person.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAA96D7A6CC854DCFA4A586BBC64D92C9">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
State or local
enforcement proceedings; notification of State or local authority; stay of
Federal proceedings
</header>
<text>
In the case of an alleged act or practice
prohibited by this subchapter which occurs in a State, or political subdivision
of a State, no civil action may be brought under subsection (a) of this section
before the expiration of thirty days after written notice of such alleged act
or practice has been given to the appropriate State or local authority by
registered mail or in person, provided that the court may stay proceedings in
such civil action pending the termination of State or local enforcement
proceedings.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H461370602FD644BBB690FE097D1259EF">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HDC54C3529D4A45AB9A4A15DB2E9DE63D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
Civil rights act of
1964
</header>
<text>
Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000d) is amended—
</text>
<subclause id="H3126AC9A463C4BABB61E2EA5C1CC7F75">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
No
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(a) No
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H9A8DAAB52BFB4741A50BEF789BE57970">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H5D1E47BC018C4D9CAEE9998BA60C837B" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HDF5B7DC48C7F48C7A8F4E99852DEADAF">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H1396A403D93E412A8A8554D720E4F690">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H320D0A641BDB4AB0BF83DEA517AEE3DE">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Discrimination
(including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) based on
disparate impact is established under this title only if—
</text>
<clause id="HAE2522B28A4A45199653DF9DB61C43A6" indent="up1">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a person aggrieved by
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (referred to in
this title as an
<term>
aggrieved person
</term>
) demonstrates that an entity
subject to this title (referred to in this title as a
<term>
covered
entity
</term>
) has a policy or practice that causes a disparate impact on the
basis of race, color, or national origin and the covered entity fails to
demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary
to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to
have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H10F2156144A94845A145F46AD1911C22" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the aggrieved person demonstrates
(consistent with the demonstration required under title VII with respect to an
<term>
alternative employment practice
</term>
) that a less discriminatory
alternative policy or practice exists, and the covered entity refuses to adopt
such alternative policy or
practice.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEDD044A08FB74765B0449F553685D3EC">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Civil Actions by
the Attorney General
</header>
<subparagraph id="HF2710525200A4BC3813C17FF17EEC9E4">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Complaint
</header>
<text>
Whenever
the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a Federal, State or
local government entity or any employee or group of employees is engaged in a
pattern or practice of denying access to programs, activities, or services
provided to victims under the Violence Against Women’s Act of 1994 or under any
other State or Federal law, on the basis of their limited English Proficiency
and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and that the
pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny access to
programs, activities, or services provided to victims on the basis of their
limited English Proficiency and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate
district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint—
</text>
<clause id="H4B4A8D9B99024D988453EBD4E1A82F76">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
signed by the
Attorney General (or in the Attorney General’s absence the Acting Attorney
General);
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H24C81D37238246F3BB4800B1BCC84706">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
setting forth
facts pertaining to such pattern or practice; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H474DC7EDB3254FBF8B75A79811E15C4B">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
requesting such
relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction,
restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for
such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full availability
of programs, activities, and services provided under the to limited English
proficient victims.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD2DE02AF1A3F4C7B90E791C58EDCF7A6">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
In order to ensure
full enforcement under this section, the provisions of this section do not
limit the ability of the Attorney General to use existing authority to bring
litigation and to enforce Title VI by any another other means available to him
or her under the law.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB0C2447D780C4534A811795799C6D6B9">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Jurisdiction;
three-judge district court for cases of general public importance: hearing,
determination, expedition of action, review by Supreme Court; single judge
district court: hearing, determination, expedition of action
</header>
<subparagraph id="HA6CED91ABEAF4760BEFF5206DD33C96F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The district
courts of the United States shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction in
proceedings instituted pursuant to this section, and in any such proceeding the
Attorney General may file with the clerk of such court a request that a court
of three judges be convened to hear and determine the case. Such request by the
Attorney General shall be accompanied by a certificate that, in his opinion,
the case is of general public importance. A copy of the certificate and request
for a three-judge court shall be immediately furnished by such clerk to the
chief judge of the circuit (or in his absence, the presiding circuit judge of
the circuit) in which the case is pending. Upon receipt of such request it
shall be the duty of the chief judge of the circuit or the presiding circuit
judge, as the case may be, to designate immediately three judges in such
circuit, of whom at least one shall be a circuit judge and another of whom
shall be a district judge of the court in which the proceeding was instituted,
to hear and determine such case, and it shall be the duty of the judges so
designated to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date, to
participate in the hearing and determination thereof, and to cause the case to
be in every way expedited. An appeal from the final judgment of such court will
lie to the Supreme Court.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE0B0EE05E41B426DB368A1A83DD519EC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
If no three-judge
panel has been requested, the handling of the case shall be expedited. It shall
be the duty of the chief judge of the district (or in his absence, the acting
chief judge) in which the case is pending to immediately designate a judge in
such district to hear and determine the case. In the event that no judge in the
district is available to hear and determine the case, the chief judge of the
district, or the acting chief judge, as the case may be, shall certify this
fact to the chief judge of the circuit (or in his absence, the acting chief
judge) who shall then designate a district or circuit judge of the circuit to
hear and determine the case. It shall be the duty of the judge designated
pursuant to this section to assign the case for hearing at the earliest
practicable date and to cause the case to be in every way expedited.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H70E1E4A44B314BB1A18491417C8A1A67">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Enforcement with
regard to governmental and non-Governmental entities
</header>
<paragraph id="HBA1E8C69774647E895A8B8FF426AE0DD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Language access plans required—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H67B5644F1C3E4F7CB5008E9448B4E3C5">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
all recipients of
Federal grant funding shall provide a copy of the agency’s language access plan
to the Federal agency that provided their grant no later than one year after
receipt of funding; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9F2802496EEE4D92AC680139D3E0E4CC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a copy of the
agency's language access plan shall be submitted as an attachment along with
the first grant report due to the Federal grant maker falling after the date of
the six-month anniversary of the grant award.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H95D058E17798404EAEF61860D15889BC">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Language access plan must address at a
minimum the following:
</text>
<subparagraph id="H2EF8200C06D34DB69FA94F672BE97380">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The types of
language services available.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB32633D8F91D408F85F5E0065106E1E4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
How staff can
obtain those services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE77FDE80899D44BCA145A1BBD7D1AE56">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
How to respond to
LEP callers.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H842A40D382194C1DB2718B7D12FA0139">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
How to respond to
written communications from LEP individuals.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEBB9545884444F4DA84F758F18C8CEC0">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
How to respond to
LEP individuals who have in-person contact with recipient staff.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H23BDF482D2314831BE2138701D66A660">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
How to ensure
competency of interpreter and translation services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE8F4421865B14A7AB197887505EC931B">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
How staff will
receive training on the requirements of the policy.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H290ABAFCB855409C96FB45A48E410FDD">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
How the agency
provides outreach and notice of the language services available.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE992920723E848DC830BC67D5FECB321">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
How to respond to
complaints by LEP individuals.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD6CE3D6F3E1644DA8F22C114CD74F8D3">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<text>
How the plan will
be monitored and updated.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H76525D997DCD4D9EB21552AF79DCE902">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Revocation of
Funding
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HC36E0C48BDF74CA5AABC3817ED34114C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Whenever the
Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) has reasonable cause to believe that any grant recipient is engaged in a
pattern or practice of denying access to programs, activities, or services
provided to victims on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in
violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the DOJ or HHS shall
require the grant recipient to prepare a plan demonstrating how it to improve
access to its government-funded programs, activities, and services for victims
with limited English Proficiency. Each plan shall include the steps the grant
recipient will take to ensure that eligible limited English Proficiency persons
can meaningfully access the grantee’s programs, activities, and services. If
such a grantee fails to develop an acceptable plan with 120 days of the
request, the DOJ or HHS may revoke that grantee’s funding.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9C0E0C213823403E85F784E794EB8315">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
The requirement
provided by subsection (1) are in addition to the requirements set forth in 42
U.S.C. 2000d–1.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE81D3721C5A84FE58A29EFAF5D86CB11">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
All recipients and
subrecipients of Federal grants shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (prohibiting race, color, and national origin discrimination
including language access for limited English proficient persons and for
persons without regard to their alienage status.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2F237BD4D94648028337D19A03211E8C">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Nondiscrimination
</header>
<text>
All
relief and assistance activities, including justice system assistance and
immigration relief, offered to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,
dating violence, stalking, elder abuse and human trafficking shall be
accomplished in an equitable and impartial manner, without discrimination on
the grounds of race, ethnicity, or, religion, nationality, sex, age,
disability, English proficiency, alienage status, or economic status.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0789EBBAD88E4320B4755BF90B4BFF28">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Interpreters for
court proceedings under this section
</header>
<paragraph id="H3B2507648EF74FDFB9081D76E64B15D6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Civil
actions
</header>
<text>
In any civil action brought pursuant to this section, the
court shall be required to provide a foreign language interpreter.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9488586A3C0342219921DC51A7A873F4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendments
</header>
<text>
The Court Interpreters Act of 1978, 28 U.S.C. 1827 is
amended by adding at the end the following:
<quote>
Interpreters shall be
provided in court proceedings brought to enforce section 404 of the Violence
Against Women Act of 2011 for civil actions brought by an individual or the
United States.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HB9E0B7718DBF4DE6AD30BF731BF48EB8">
<enum>
V
</enum>
<header>
Access To
Services
</header>
<section id="H9BB50777503F4FD483C72D495C814734">
<enum>
501.
</enum>
<header>
Ensuring
issuance of U- and T-visa certifications and access to services
</header>
<subsection id="HC055AF3118F7408CA34B0FF6876F96D8">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Grant
conditions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 40002 of
the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/13925">
42 U.S.C. 13925
</external-xref>
) is amended in
subsection (b) by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H48515A86E70E490A8CA2E27742B3944C" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H09AC3737FB1E4D3B837876E577A06B89">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Civil
Rights
</header>
<subparagraph id="HC9343488DB6B4047AB1F1937D9297753">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Nondiscrimination
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No person in the United States shall on the
basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, alienage
status, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18,
United States Code), sexual orientation, age, or disability be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made
available under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law
103–322; 108 Stat. 1902), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/106/386">
Public Law 106–386
</external-xref>
; 114 Stat. 1491), the Violence Against Women and Department
of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (title IX of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/109/162">
Public Law 109–162
</external-xref>
; 119
Stat. 3080), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, and any
other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated
for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the
Office on Violence Against Women.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H37814981469844329B087C23FCFA7575">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exception
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If gender segregation or gender-specific
programming is necessary to the essential operation of a program, nothing in
this paragraph shall prevent any such program or activity from consideration of
an individual’s gender. In such circumstances, alternative reasonable
accommodations are sufficient to meet the requirements of this
paragraph.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H427BE34E15854CB7B0FB54ACF3090D63">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Discrimination
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The provisions of paragraphs (2) through
(4) of section 809(c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3789d">
42 U.S.C. 3789d(c)
</external-xref>
) apply to violations of subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8B714654B188442E9837FD8F7FD153FF">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Construction
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing contained in this paragraph shall
be construed, interpreted, or applied to supplant, displace, preempt, or
otherwise diminish the responsibilities and liabilities under other State or
Federal civil rights law, whether statutory or common.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBE9AB04D36DB449CB25E3BC682A25456">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An entity applying for funding under this
title shall certify to the Office on Violence Against Women that the entity
will comply with their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, including taking reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to its
programs and activities by persons who are limited in their English
proficiency, in order to avoid discrimination on the basis of national
origin.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB4D403AE434F4536AC0E57868E25A3E2">
<enum>
(14)
</enum>
<header>
Content of
applications
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
All grant
applications submitted for funding shall contain documentation in the text of
the grant application and a line item in the budget that provides for language
access to the services being provided or documentation about local demographics
justifying why the budget does not address language
access.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H60D8DAE805394C0489E2B28025D078B9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
STOP
grants
</header>
<paragraph id="HABB9C093A3014446854F3E7BA13CE712">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Development of
training
</header>
<text>
Section 2001(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3796gg">
42 U.S.C. 3796gg(b)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5E78786CE08F4FCE838EB2734E30B0D4">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (13),
by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subparagraph (D);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDCAFC65B0644465381D5D289669D134D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (14),
by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting
<quote>
;
and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8FFFA28540364FE996C7194557BE5666">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding after
paragraph (14) the following new paragraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H18E5CCB065284C5F9EFDE2EEE6099667" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HBE55CF5BBD67488BB224B22F5884833F">
<enum>
(15)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the development and implementation of
procedures, policies, or protocols and training within courts, prosecutors’
offices, and law enforcement agencies to ensure that agency personnel have
received training on and are not encouraging, promoting or facilitating the
violation of Section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant
Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
) and that agencies receiving funding
are issuing certifications in U-visa and T-visa cases for victims applying for
relief under Section 101(a)(15)(T) and (U) of Immigration and Nationality
Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4C19286C4B6C496DB1DDE769219005FE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Funding
priority
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 2001(d) of
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3796gg">
42 U.S.C. 3796gg(d)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by inserting at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF34B6C44A2BE4A708B690D1AC13800BE" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H145B1E0FCDF14D329DE85825E15491B9">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Priority in funding shall be given to
programs whose applications demonstrate that the applicant has or is willing to
implement within 6 month after receipt of funding protocols, policies, or
practices that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H95A7F55F10D64BBB9920459CD84B3C53">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
ensure compliance
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H784BE15D714F4C62A26C612A3D0AE3E3">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
ensure that the
agency does not violate, facilitate or encourage the violation of VAWA
confidentiality as defined in section 387 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDC05E21ED1F44B37B58E926F2A87717F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
result in the
agency issuing certifications for noncitizen victims applying for relief under
sections 101(a)(15)(U) or 101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
if the applicant agency is eligible to sign certifications in T- or U-visa
cases.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H0CB100C3744E4E959A8289AF586239D2">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Grants To
encourage arrest policies
</header>
<paragraph id="H62519F39874F4A638E615B0D72D10B32">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Grant
authority
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 2101(b) of
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3796hh">
42 U.S.C. 3796hh(b)
</external-xref>
) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7876C8E74E7D4C08B9F69A084D493C48" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H4B83D4F1E95148C685B8545FF9D756CF">
<enum>
(14)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
To develop or strengthen policies,
protocols and training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judiciary in
recognizing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting instances of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking against immigrant
victims, including the appropriate use of T and U visas (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)
</external-xref>
(T) and (U)) and providing training on and are not encouraging, promoting or
facilitating the violation of Section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF2740677635D447A8F420C506F5FDD23">
<enum>
(15)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
To develop or strengthen policies,
protocols, and training for law enforcement, prosecutors and the judiciary on
language access under Executive Order No. 13166 65 Fed. Reg. 50, 121 (Aug. 16,
2000).
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3D1F71C739E5416F8CDF17427EB2A645">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Eligibility
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 2101(c) of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3796hh">
42 U.S.C. 3796hh(c)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H60AF9FBA77804BF8AEC053B18BB1C8BC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (4),
by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2B326182261B4463B60CA0FC4A30E168">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (5),
by striking the period and inserting
<quote>
; and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF02276A5E0304A878493E7DEC7A5B18C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4544A0F05BA34135B728795D54562C46" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H73AC4068FDA24FD59939927349FF84C6">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Priority in funding shall be given to
programs whose applications demonstrate that the applicant has or is willing to
implement within 6 months after receipt of funding protocols, policies, or
practices that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H22FC4A14AE424316BE348B1CE110E04B">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
ensure compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE4327FBD300A4E778D945C52EA0DFF11">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
ensure that the agency does not violate,
facilitate or encourage the violation of VAWA confidentiality as defined in
section 387 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H61B17A15308E419EA425916F62866506">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
result in the agency issuing certifications
for noncitizen victims applying for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(U) or
101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if the applicant agency is
eligible to sign certifications in T- or U-visa
cases.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HDFF14839446847DFB005C11FAD66E057">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Transitional
housing assistance grants
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 40299 of the Violence Against Women
Act of 1994 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/13975">
42 U.S.C. 13975
</external-xref>
) is amended in subsection (d)(2)(B) by—
</text>
<paragraph id="H3B85E5F886644265BF449305A1E8E5B5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
inserting
<quote>
—
(i)
</quote>
after
<quote>
provide assurances that
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H95159A0E07D447D18A73A5655AB8BC6E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
adding at the end
the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD73B5EFB68E94E41BBE2A2A48FAAF255" style="OLC">
<clause id="H49F2CC0058294E0EB57AA4C535799811">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
applicants are able to prove eligibility
for the housing program funded under this grant using any credible evidence (as
defined in section 204(a)(1)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(J))); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3CC3795C868945188D4AA5DB1AA2D33D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the program
serves underserved victims and is compliant with title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, and Executive Order 13166 (65 Fed. Reg. 50,
121).
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCF511049BEE84DDFA2E2C7DD611580C3">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Campus grants
available for victims with limited English proficiency
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 304 of the Violence Against Women
and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/14045b">
42 U.S.C. 14045b
</external-xref>
) is
amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H591B92B990D2455896C2217120A4BE4B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (b)(4), by inserting
<quote>
and language access to such services
</quote>
after
<quote>
physiological
counseling,
</quote>
;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H41E8107EAED74945AB48805F36716635">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (c)(2)(C), by inserting
<quote>
proportion, demographics, and language needs of international
students,
</quote>
after
<quote>
demographics of the population,
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H578C0CFF29F840D3B0E018A700B08F63">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (d)(1), by inserting
<quote>
translation,
</quote>
after
<quote>
technical,
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H1BE160D08B104E5C9CE530CBE3EBA089" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
502.
</enum>
<header>
VAWA unit
adjudications
</header>
<subsection id="H916F0E9A0FF84BDD829541C2C38B5B40">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer of all
VAWA confidentiality and VAWA-Related cases to the VAWA
unit
</header>
<text>
Section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1101(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H8172D721A8894242B4311F2B31E0B426" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HC83D1C014AA745F19C21ABEC7D49D427">
<enum>
(52)
</enum>
<text>
Applications
under sections 101(a)(51), 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 106, section
216(c)(4), and parole for children of VAWA cancellation recipients and the full
range of adjudications related to such cases including adjustments, work
authorizations, parole, fax-back benefits authorizations, employment
verification, and naturalization, for applicants and derivative beneficiaries
shall be adjudicated at the VAWA Unit of Vermont Service
Center.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H535D9884ADA44CA6A04DCA8927882E41">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
appropriations
</header>
<paragraph id="H96F8961915B24E8BB4D1EEF88170A5F9">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
There are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security such sums
as may be necessary to provide for the Violence Against Women Act Unit at the
Vermont Service Center of the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services which shall be responsible for processing consistent with VAWA
confidentiality requirements the full range of adjudications, adjustments, work
authorizations, parole, fax-back benefits and employment verification, and
naturalization, for applicants and derivative beneficiaries related to VAWA
self-petitions (INA section 101(a)(51); T visas (INA section 101(a)(15)(T), U
visas (INA section 101(a)(15)(U); battered spouse waivers (INA section
216(c)(4)); abused immigrant work authorizations (INA section 106) and parole
for children of VAWA cancellation recipients (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/103/222">
Public Law 103–222
</external-xref>
, reauthorized
Public Laws 106–326, 108–193; 109–162; 109–164) and any other VAWA
confidentiality protected matters. Nothing in this section shall preclude DHS
placement at the VAWA Unit of other victim related adjudications. Subject the
authority of immigration judges adjudicate adjustment of status applications
from aliens in proceedings who have been granted VAWA self-petition, T visas or
U visas, no official in the Department of Homeland Security or the Department
of Justice is authorized to adjudicate any matter related that is directed by
this section to be determined by the VAWA Unit.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE303DD8546334ECABED26E11BC7CE4CE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The Department of
Homeland Security shall include in its budget each year a specific line item
describing funding included to support the VAWA Unit.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H1E46046A0100468E807CC7B50CD8A65A">
<enum>
503.
</enum>
<header>
Victims of
Crime Act improvements
</header>
<subsection id="H645D42EC403841A99A4EB33436754F7A">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Crime victim
compensation
</header>
<text>
Section 1403(b)(4) of the Victims of Crime Act of
1984 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/10602">
42 U.S.C. 10602(b)(4)
</external-xref>
) is amended by inserting
<quote>
or non-citizens of
the United States
</quote>
after
<quote>
nonresidents of the
State
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEB457E072B5C4A14B9198055046A36F9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Crime victim
assistance
</header>
<text>
Section 1404 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42
U.S.C. 10603) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HE4EDDF72DFB242BABCD0278743CEBE01">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(2)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H77C687FFF8E3478688460EA41994137D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A), by striking
<quote>
spousal abuse,
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
domestic
violence, dating violence, stalking, elder abuse,
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD5C94297465346AEBDB0F75967A149FA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B), by inserting
<quote>
(i) are based on the definition of
<term>
underserved
populations
</term>
as defined in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women
Act of 1994 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/13925">
42 U.S.C. 13925(a)
</external-xref>
), and (ii)
</quote>
after
<quote>
implement this
section that
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFCD167D87CEF4BE6B6B993C470515E2A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0C24D3FF4CB14796921643DCA7891415">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HA4DD84521DA34DE9904CC032121F96F6" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H197282269E7246FC8A126E5243853F30">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
ensure that
programs receiving funds are open to crime victims on a non-discriminatory
basis without regard to language proficiency or alienage
status.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H22E0266B2C614E4CB42B1F1AC0FDE437">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)(1)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5F666DE90D8C4E20A88CF097951A39C8">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(E), by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
after the semicolon;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC000FBF591D3458780B6320DD0252C2F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by moving
subparagraph (F) two ems to the left, and by striking the period at the end of
such subparagraph and inserting
<quote>
; and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB4DBBD135A5A4DAA95BCB0688E66DA0D">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HEFF79304919C49BAAF09ED1C7F1F88A9" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H636D665AAD5946598992901F1E76594C">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
does not
discriminate against, and offers services and assistance to, victims who do not
unreasonably refuse to provide assistance in a criminal investigation or
prosecution. For purposes of this paragraph the definition of
<quote>
do not
unreasonably refuse to provide assistance
</quote>
shall be the same as the used
under section 245(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1255(m)).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H591607C74E834A01BEBBE9C007EA18BD">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(c)(1)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8D4AAAE40E814286BF69FA750B66BA83">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B), by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
after the semicolon;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9B912D798B7D433D8BF9553674884065">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(C), by striking
<quote>
victim service organizations
</quote>
and all that
follows and inserting
<quote>
victim service organizations, legal services
programs, and coalitions to improve outreach and services to victims of crime,
including immigrant, limited English proficient, and underserved victims;
and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF850069B543B44149F6448459D753C50">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H2870B0C5360F4E1BB121962B5246F8FD" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HBECC1609F352481B9AB0C0BA13CA66FF">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
for improving
language access to victim services and the civil, criminal, immigration, and
family justice systems.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD60D4BDAE2124BF083F9DF828E53D78A">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(d)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB33D04588A8D4AAFAA88A565C14452EC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (2),
by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H7ED49B4C1D54435882AB586D9186D428" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="H089964764B0545A3AB7E2915B7A4E64F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
assistance in
participating in criminal, civil, family, and immigration justice system
proceedings relating to prevention of, obtaining relief from, escaping,
ameliorating the effects of, or offering future protection against,
victimization; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6826FE61076D47609EF0A2DEFEA09D7B">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (4),
by inserting
<quote>
, and assistance to crime victims in obtaining protection
orders and in obtaining immigration relief
</quote>
after
<quote>
of
crime
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H5CF51932547642639B073EAE2EEC2350">
<enum>
504.
</enum>
<header>
Research on
violence against women
</header>
<subsection id="HAE1AC3633EFB434A945BC3D66C6B06DE">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Each of the research grant programs listed in subsection
(b) shall include as a purpose and permitted use of Federal funding
research—
</text>
<paragraph id="HA955EF16DF364CB59CB7CE815B4EE338">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
on victimization
by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and elder abuse
including dynamics;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDBB2F746D65D499D828250A70CE47C70">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
intervention,
impact, prevention, and effectiveness of—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8F4019590CDE492892AC2FCDEFBC6F7D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
victim
services;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8246E06CD2454C6995CE4B3A62827237">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the civil and
criminal justice system;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1D16418C26CC40B99E1B5BDA72EA9F3F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
health
care;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA84C732CE8B74BF7B497625C5F8DE609">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
mental health
care;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9DEB650839C64728A52BE202EDE0F426">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
immigration
relief;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H773EA20B3814407EA23D4076DCD7EE94">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
legal assistance;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1DCB3EBDFE254A09A557F544059FED46">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
other
interventions;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE3CB8CD8611D458E92B9374DD709B352">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
outcomes for
victims; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H58B39A9AA0DD4278936E3C634232CFEC">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
victim’s access to
services and protections, including the needs of underserved, immigrant and
limited English proficient victims.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H21417EF230B24220AE60C924B4C39593">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Application
</header>
<text>
Subsection
(a) shall apply to research under the following:
</text>
<paragraph id="HDB3881CDB3A04D6F9B3518410F6BD7E0">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
National
Institute of Justice
</header>
<text>
Section 202(c)(2) of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/3722">
42 U.S.C. 3722
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H83205BCE19334467B42B2B14D712B436">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; Study by National Center for Injury Prevention
and Control
</header>
<text>
Section 402(a) of the Violence Against Women and
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/280b-4">
42 U.S.C. 280b–4(a)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H44E88A92152E4105B2F2A1B4D6CFC21A">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Interpersonal
violence within families and among acquaintances
</header>
<text>
Section 393 of
the Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/280b-1a">
42 U.S.C. 280b–1a
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07CE0BC1DC784A019AC367E9C4A22ED5">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Agency for
healthcare research and quality—research, evaluations, and demonstration
projects on health care for priority populations
</header>
<text>
Subparagraph (B)
of section 901(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
299(c)(1)).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H147B19ABBFAB4EE5ADE75BE5F15E664E">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Research on
health disparities
</header>
<text>
Section 903 of the Public Health Service Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/299a-1">
42 U.S.C. 299a–1
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBF0A058791A544A597E2124B8C25861D">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Substance abuse
and mental health services administration—office for substance abuse
prevention
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (b) of
section 515 of the Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/290bb-21">
42 U.S.C. 290bb–21(b)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD2D980C59DB845C28FC65C9D140477AC">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Center for
mental health services
</header>
<text>
Section 520 of the Public Health Service
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/290bb-31">
42 U.S.C. 290bb–31(b)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA58F0AF5D8D34DE4B0BD67CE603C1794">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
National
Institute of Drug Abuse
</header>
<text>
Subsection (b) of section 464L of the
Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/285o">
42 U.S.C. 285o
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3A15E112388341709131298C0D931DAF">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
National drug
abuse research centers
</header>
<text>
Subparagraph (F) of section 464N of the
Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/285o-2">
42 U.S.C. 285o–2(c)(2)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE872E1BF430D4BE48624733B99128CEA">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<header>
National
Institute of Mental Health
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (2) of section 464R(e) of
the Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/285p">
42 U.S.C. 285p(e)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H41C6F69E0EBD48319098113450C4B588">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<header>
Office of
research on womens health
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (b) of section 486 of the Public
Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/287d">
42 U.S.C. 287d
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8BF48D931707422497267799A0C1F541">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<header>
Office of
research on womens health advisory committee
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Paragraph (4) of section 486(d) of the
Public Health Service Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/287d">
42 U.S.C. 287d
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H5236FB9FAE57447A960627402998CB1F">
<enum>
VI
</enum>
<header>
Marriage Visa
Protections
</header>
<section commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H16885E56D33647E2B87AF6C0F3474C46" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
601.
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Protections for a fiancée or fiancé of a
citizen
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H82AEE334C79447F5AE1816D0DFB90347">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In general
</header>
<text>
Section 214 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC9969499F5E548A2844AF690CB411B19">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(d)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFC09789F487143EF9BDFDB1C8E994B69">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (1),
by striking
<quote>
crime.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
crime described in
paragraph (3)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining
order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in
paragraph (3)(B)(i).
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD02AF1851DA8403F8C317F98C752BF25">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)—
</text>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H66F91CDDC9F64336BF954CA9E1DBA4E4">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
a consular officer
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
the Secretary of
Homeland Security
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H602FE6A04F044B088C384D2B55738079">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
the officer
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
the Secretary
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF6961E6110154DAD95B977558E73AE74">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(3)(B)(i), by striking
<quote>
abuse, and stalking.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5DEA482070784431B4579D84C084C71B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(r)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2A7D7A71703C4255B0CDA018702A6611">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (1),
by striking
<quote>
crime.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
crime described in
paragraph (5)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining
order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in
subsection (5)(B)(i).
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBE77148F51324371B6D596860F162CB7">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
paragraph (4)(B)(ii) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA6707FF56F1A41F19D94C689EACDA423" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBB132AB735DE46EBB44BB5141DF8046C" indent="up3">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
To notify the beneficiary as
required by clause (i), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide such
notice to the Secretary of State for inclusion in the mailing to the
beneficiary described in section 833(a)(5)(A)(i) of the International Marriage
Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (8 U.S.C.
1375a(a)(5)(A)(i)).
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA984577FB0A34ECCA8FA3F899A9E4792">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(5)(B)(i), by striking
<quote>
abuse, and stalking.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0D3B9BD3089B4C908E2A225EEE7DF565">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Provision of
information to K nonimmigrants
</header>
<text>
Section 833 of the International
Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1375a">
8 U.S.C. 1375a
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB7401EB8F552449BBE3280926E586E1A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(5)(A)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H68019DE5FFC94B7C8B8A2D78B8338925">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)—
</text>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H33F7F0EFB7AF4512A57B719182F195D2">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
State any
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
State, for inclusion in the
mailing described in clause (i), any
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H776FB82FF7EF41B3977BE336D21981D5">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by striking the
last sentence; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF15B9576F33F4A62B57F403FF669DDFF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H47FA19BFC8FA4F2880C665763B21FF18" style="OLC">
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H87D324DFB7F04B22A068D5FC31EEDCA5">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall conduct a background check of the National Crime
Information Center’s Protection Order Database on each petitioner for a visa
under subsection (d) or (r) of section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184
</external-xref>
). Any appropriate information obtained from such background
check—
</text>
<subclause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H04C2F252AAC242F7A1FD101E27941BDF">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
shall accompany
the criminal background information provided by the Secretary of Homeland
Security to the Secretary of State and shared by the Secretary of State with a
beneficiary of a petition referred to in clause (iii); and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0FBA21E95CFF42ABB2E0A2A75E6D55F7">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be used
or disclosed for any other purpose unless expressly authorized by law.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H9B3F8EDF00604123B1CB6452DE645128">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall create a cover sheet or other mechanism to accompany
the information required to be provided to an applicant for a visa under
subsection (d) or (r) of section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1184) by clauses (i) through (iv) of this paragraph or by clauses (i)
and (ii) of subsection (r)(4)(B) of such section 214, that calls to the
applicant’s attention—
</text>
<subclause id="H039A674684FC4C36B9B46B4E6FA31503">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
whether the
petitioner disclosed a protection order, a restraining order, or criminal
history information on the visa petition;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HEA5F796114BF44EDB1BB46FA2E78DC75">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the criminal
background information and information about any protection order obtained by
the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the petitioner in the course of
adjudicating the petition; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H37FF90166B474E2486452B237226C597">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
whether the
information the petitioner disclosed on the visa petition regarding any
previous petitions filed under subsection (d) or (r) of such section 214 is
consistent with the information in the multiple visa tracking database of the
Department of Homeland Security, as described in subsection (r)(4)(A) of such
section 214.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB24B6B1B172E4576A94BA50D5F05D19B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)(1)(A), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
after
<quote>
orders
</quote>
and
inserting
<quote>
and
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2172D52DF8FC45DCB7B3DE91ABBE1515">
<enum>
602.
</enum>
<header>
Regulation of
international marriage brokers
</header>
<subsection id="H689485BD117B41D590785429BC660DCA">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Implementation
of the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005
</header>
<paragraph id="H41C20FCF280940FD893F45F5E9DEFF0A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Findings
</header>
<text>
Congress
finds the following:
</text>
<subparagraph id="H50EBE2BB0346435A8436187E62B5C668">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The International
Marriage Broker Act of 2005 (subtitle D of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/109/162">
Public Law 109–162
</external-xref>
; 119 Stat. 3066)
has not been fully implemented with regard to investigating and prosecuting
violations of the law, and for other purposes.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3638BB9AEAB2464FBFEFB69A85E1D46D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Six years after
Congress enacted the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 to regulate the
activities of the hundreds of for-profit international marriage brokers
operating in the United States, the Attorney General has not determined which
component of the Department of Justice will investigate and prosecute
violations of such Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3649B9AA904C4BBD85D9F02576990776">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney
General shall submit to Congress a report that includes the following:
</text>
<subparagraph id="H401672EB0EE744DAA970D94035CC5B85">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The name of the
component of the Department of Justice responsible for investigating and
prosecuting violations of the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005
(subtitle D of
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/109/162">
Public Law 109–162
</external-xref>
; 119 Stat. 3066) and the amendments made by
this Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0FD4C115CAF144CFA60925450C382EFE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
A description of
the policies and procedures of the Attorney General for consultation with the
Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State in investigating and
prosecuting such violations.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H73D33AAB1EB84C58951D4C2815F1273F">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Technical
Correction
</header>
<text>
Section 833(a)(2)(H) of the International Marriage
Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1375a">
8 U.S.C. 1375a(a)(2)(H)
</external-xref>
) is amended by striking
<quote>
Federal and State sex offender public registries
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
the National Sex Offender Public Website
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5C5591E0FD7940318576AAA964328A8D">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Regulation of
international marriage brokers
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 833(d) of the International
Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1375a">
8 U.S.C. 1375a(d)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE4FE76B6CA6A454DBBF5FBD405E480DD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
paragraph (1) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3CE73D224D7F46D98B68AD3DFA8F108D" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC292ADAA31E84E8EAE96EF6AD364F53E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition on
marketing of or to children
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H08774D2A37584E60B728E697812E2764">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
An international marriage broker shall not provide any
individual or entity with the personal contact information, photograph, or
general information about the background or interests of any individual under
the age of 18.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB1D1BB4E08E242E59E5E7677521DFD0B">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance
</header>
<text>
To
comply with the requirements of subparagraph (A), an international marriage
broker shall—
</text>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF7F2D4FB2E254F63AD0712E26F2A4B70">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
obtain a valid
copy of each foreign national client’s birth certificate or other proof of age
document issued by an appropriate government entity;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H2DCB0FBCA2D34CA681F1C5BB33C4BF6D">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
indicate on such
certificate or document the date it was received by the international marriage
broker;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H00B4716E1EEE481C943A1725C3577198">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
retain the
original of such certificate or document for 7 years after such date of
receipt; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H23B2EC37C1444292A4C65D26724FEDDC">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
produce such
certificate or document upon request to an appropriate authority charged with
the enforcement of this paragraph.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H45DF699AED6D44D48B9014DF7A1CF7C9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H52A0818A62E34042A04FB04C2A0C9D3C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)(i)—
</text>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H96769FC7D2A04EAE904956270108624D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
in the heading, by
striking
<quote>
<header-in-text level="clause" style="OLC">
registries
</header-in-text>
.—
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="clause" style="OLC">
website
</header-in-text>
.—
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4E57230C3D6F4234AC0E67D1C7FEEFC4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
Registry or State sex offender public registry,
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Website,
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H334329E6BDC742B1AA62BE7FAD2E52DD">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B)(i), by striking
<quote>
permanent civil
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
final
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7F909E96BD4A436A9901E340DE75FD0B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(B)(ii)—
</text>
<clause id="H5DB9DDA129794761B28991F38DD3F56B">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
or endangerment, elder abuse or neglect or
exploitation
</quote>
after
<quote>
child abuse or neglect
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA5380CE9DA45439392A20FF0BBC216AD">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
striking
<quote>
or stalking.
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
stalking, or an
attempt to commit any such crime.
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H76905E19F3B140C9B8550AEC71CD8CDF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(3)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF86107B25A4043128E34C02D2204BDEA">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)—
</text>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H320F4111DA804A5BADB6B390390950E9">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (i), by
striking
<quote>
Registry, or of the relevant State sex offender public registry
for any State not yet participating in the National Sex Offender Public
Registry, in which the United States client has resided during the previous 20
years,
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Website
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD3AF662D1D3D4EDFB3449C163F149DBE">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
in clause
(iii)(II), by striking
<quote>
background information collected by the
international marriage broker under paragraph (2)(B);
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
signed certification and accompanying documentation or attestation
regarding the background information collected under paragraph (2)(B);
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4FB6266A86C442EC96E683613D9F8C6E">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
subparagraph (C);
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5C04B20224C7424B8A8F55F1A7AA5FD5">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(5)—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1A20013AC4BD44D6A0371C96770FCF7D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A)(ii), by striking
<quote>
A penalty may be imposed under clause (i) by the
Attorney General only
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
At the discretion of the
Attorney General, a penalty may be imposed under clause (i) either by a Federal
judge, or by the Attorney General
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9FFF844E4C45483EA96F59E150B5269A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by amending
subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H99CD3E22A7A44AA9911ED69E240661BA" style="OLC">
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD97C15A89CB74D50B3A47DB3F02A5FE7">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Federal criminal
penalties
</header>
<clause id="HDF5AFAB7D3AB467DA750E1DF19BD67A3">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
Failure of
international marriage brokers to comply with obligations
</header>
<text>
Except
as provided in clause (ii), an international marriage broker that, in
circumstances in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or within the
special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States—
</text>
<subclause id="H2A73CC5EEA8345DFB0180102926621C6">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
except as provided
in subclause (II), violates (or attempts to violate) paragraph (1), (2), (3),
or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or
imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H4758F3DA0DC14A12A1EBDA367E49FAA2">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
knowingly
violates or attempts to violate paragraphs (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined
in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more
than 5 years, or both.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H07BEB76AD0FD4228BA84887EB3FC6D54">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Misuse of
information
</header>
<text>
A person who knowingly discloses, uses, or causes to
be used any information obtained by an international marriage broker as a
result of a requirement under paragraph (2) or (3) for any purpose other than
the disclosures required under paragraph (3) shall be fined in accordance with
title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or
both.
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF2CE72876C91475AAB17A4847B374C47">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<header display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Fraudulent failures of United States
clients to make required self-disclosures
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A person who knowingly and with intent to
defraud another person outside the United States in order to recruit, solicit,
entice, or induce that other person into entering a dating or matrimonial
relationship, makes false or fraudulent representations regarding the
disclosures described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subsection
(d)(2)(B), including by failing to make any such disclosures, shall be fined in
accordance with title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 1
year, or both.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF57DA35531124C7B84D3187B6D7F04B9">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<header>
Relationship to
other penalties
</header>
<text>
The penalties provided in clauses (i), (ii), and
(iii) are in addition to any other civil or criminal liability under Federal or
State law to which a person may be subject for the misuse of information,
including misuse to threaten, intimidate, or harass any individual.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HCE11F2D57F9D45CDAC2693A1DA6B1B72">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<header>
Construction
</header>
<text>
Nothing
in this paragraph or paragraph (3) or (4) may be construed to prevent the
disclosure of information to law enforcement or pursuant to a court
order.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HBF615FAD0DD5423AB283A7F16CDE6279">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting
<quote>
including equitable
remedies.
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7F1C436D31314438BB1EDCE9F3A0CBD0">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H85EEEC9DDEC44A3C8D4EE0485E0F4A42">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
paragraph (5) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDE8009011F8240B8828E0065F1795CFE" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H9AE047ACF8064A80BEB6C3CB68AD8B44">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Enforcement
</header>
<subparagraph id="H70ED78CEED804FE4B0183B2073116090">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Authority
</header>
<text>
The
Attorney General shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of
this section, including the prosecution of civil and criminal penalties
provided for by this section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4FA5F66E710246D687887C023BAF8088">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Consultation
</header>
<text>
The
Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office on Violence
Against Women of the Department of Justice to develop policies and public
education designed to promote enforcement of this
section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9B6DD8335D054D1EBE34F539F1161D36">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
GAO study and
report
</header>
<text>
Section 833(f) of the International Marriage Broker
Regulation Act of 2005 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1375a">
8 U.S.C. 1375a(f)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H74F776A4D4B84FBA8850B5B6496C1A52">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in the subsection
heading, by striking
<quote>
<header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">
study and report
</header-in-text>
.—
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">
studies and
reports
</header-in-text>
.—
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5A8D7D7B8D8C490FB7D9C93EC8E3E3C9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HE3BEFFE70194485DB49BA17E19D6567D" style="OLC">
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6BE68492642F436EB0D2079D06743E97">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Continuing
impact study and report
</header>
<subparagraph id="H55EB0BA836354C61961BF0C2C5BC7483">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<text>
The
Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the continuing impact of the
implementation of this section and of section of 214 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1184">
8 U.S.C. 1184
</external-xref>
) on the process for granting K nonimmigrant
visas, including specifically a study of the items described in subparagraphs
(A) through (E) of paragraph (1).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5B824D59FCEB47338AA92DA6FFEED6D4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not
later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the
<short-title>
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of
2013
</short-title>
, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on
the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives a report setting forth the results of the study conducted under
subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H650AC1DA09FE4300AEAB8558EE88FC67">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Data
collection
</header>
<text>
The Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, and the Secretary of State shall collect and maintain the data
necessary for the Comptroller General to conduct the study required by
paragraph
(1)(A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H91866D6DC64F402C921F962B28AEDA83">
<enum>
VII
</enum>
<header>
Sexual abuse in
prisons
</header>
<section id="H09CBA118D31841B1A45750081FFDBE96">
<enum>
701.
</enum>
<header>
Sexual abuse in
custodial settings
</header>
<subsection id="HE0D63EAA27784B2B91A261695DFB4433">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Suits by
prisoners
</header>
<text>
Section 7(e) of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized
Persons Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1997e">
42 U.S.C. 1997e(e)
</external-xref>
) is amended by inserting before the period at
the end the following:
<quote>
or the commission of a sexual act (as defined in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/2246">
section 2246
</external-xref>
of title 18, United States Code)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCBD40D848CC34A769BBADF51D54E2CF4">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
United States as
defendant
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/28/1346">
Section 1346(b)(2)
</external-xref>
of title 28, United States Code, is
amended by inserting before the period at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H744FEBC1A6A3403C84A36C5C8E80F17C" style="OLC">
<quoted-block-continuation-text quoted-block-continuation-text-level="section">
or the
commission of a sexual act (as defined in section 2246 of title
18)
</quoted-block-continuation-text>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7997F8AF185944728D9C173B6FC19E4B">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Adoption and
effect of national standards
</header>
<text>
Section 8 of the Prison Rape
Elimination Act of 2003 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/15607">
42 U.S.C. 15607
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD407E2BF93CD41378988ABA245D2B9E7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subsection (c) as subsection (e); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H012B0F9C6E84433C85558D9AA418478D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subsection (b) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HAE61DA299E36459B990716ECE426D44C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H23E9C2EB130D4A658A9842713FE26EF4">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability to
detention facilities operated by the department of homeland security
</header>
<paragraph id="H7594A36BF1474DD6AD9F67A9DE5BDC05">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall publish a final rule adopting national standards for
the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of rape and sexual assault
in facilities that maintain custody of aliens detained for a violation of the
immigrations laws of the United States.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF29609F525C149FA8F20BF56430168E8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability
</header>
<text>
The
standards adopted under paragraph (1) shall apply to detention facilities
operated by the Department of Homeland Security and to detention facilities
operated under contract with the Department.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7C8D8163361D449BBE05A530A712BB9A">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HAB74E03AFE62479CAFF25F4CA0D69DF1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
assess compliance
with the standards adopted under paragraph (1) on a regular basis; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD7BE46E0CE96430E8A711D3BA79421EC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
include the
results of the assessments in performance evaluations of facilities completed
by the Department of Homeland Security.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDE9292F796FD41E4947E3F8548E6367D">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Considerations
</header>
<text>
In
adopting standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall give due consideration to the recommended national standards provided by
the Commission under section 7(e).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1E1B2E4DD2414E318F3AA09CC0006811">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Definition
</header>
<text>
As
used in this section, the term
<term>
detention facilities operated under
contract with the Department
</term>
includes, but is not limited to, contract
detention facilities and detention facilities operated through an
intergovernmental service agreement with the Department of Homeland
Security.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCBB87F4389C348FAB8124E02BB712E4E">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability to
custodial facilities operated by the department of health and human
services
</header>
<paragraph id="H557DA066F5844B31B128C5EA947BB017">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, the Secretary of Health
and Human Services shall publish a final rule adopting national standards for
the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of rape and sexual assault
in facilities that maintain custody of unaccompanied alien children (as defined
in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
279(g))).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2397A5B8DEB84052BBFC3928D93B46DD">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability
</header>
<text>
The
standards adopted under paragraph (1) shall apply to facilities operated by the
Department of Health and Human Services and to facilities operated under
contract with the Department.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFC797D50BBB044A782D6CA3C68E223F7">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Compliance
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HA1F8EDEF7FCE4F6CA930500D2AF784FF">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
assess compliance
with the standards adopted under paragraph (1) on a regular basis; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9CE38140157544D286435F90784A1F87">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
include the
results of the assessments in performance evaluations of facilities completed
by the Department of Health and Human Services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDB64850A7B514A02B2B3AFFEFC703B48">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Considerations
</header>
<text>
In
adopting standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Health and Human
Services shall give due consideration to the recommended national standards
provided by the Commission under section
7(e).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HE22374A23DDF41F6B436DE9E0DDEB27C">
<enum>
VIII
</enum>
<header>
Data
collection
</header>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7513FD55DC1148DCB25D296A35B2542A">
<enum>
801.
</enum>
<header>
Annual report
on immigration applications made by victims of abuse
</header>
<subsection id="H52D7C90F7A764732A52D79878F33506B">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than
December 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security
shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee
on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that includes the
following:
</text>
<paragraph id="H7DD82F69BBBA4423B2A63B440192DD69">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
The number of
aliens who—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC88187291CE042AB811CC4C07CD4C102">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
submitted an
application for nonimmigrant status under paragraph (15)(T)(i), (15)(U)(i), or
(51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(a)) during the preceding fiscal year;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA955301612C14B69A75C26938B83B52A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
were granted such
nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5DC113DE008B4D75BDEC78810D4974A6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
were denied such
nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H79BC5839ACAA45E78E5E4DAB479A07B6">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The mean amount of
time and median amount of time to adjudicate an application for such
nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HED44FB8CD07D4516B8D967171CB9A712">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
The mean amount of
time and median amount of time between the receipt of an application for such
nonimmigrant status and the issuance of work authorization to an eligible
applicant during the preceding fiscal year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H07D1B7593F994546B89393E8B62019D3">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
The number of
aliens granted continued presence in the United States under section 107(c)(3)
of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/22/7105">
22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3)
</external-xref>
) during
the preceding fiscal year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H185C94A54B694E53AB1E53A53086C8DD">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
A
description of any actions being taken to reduce the adjudication and
processing time, while ensuring the safe and competent processing, of an
application described in paragraph (1) or a request for continued presence
referred to in paragraph (4).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEB5096EEFE2642609A2F213AFAF69F35">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
The numbers of
adjudicators and managers working in the VAWA Unit, the length each has served
on the unit, and the years of experience each has on domestic violence, sexual
assault, human trafficking and crime victimization issues.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H314C0CD7AD264968B9602F38B2D3C162">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
A
description of the training VAWA Unit adjudicators and managers received that
fiscal year on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and crime
victimization and VAWA confidentiality issues.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25284DF3ACE44D169A23992CBDAA2D04">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<text>
A
description of the training Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and
Boarder Patrol enforcement agents and Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement
trial attorneys and chief counsel mandatorily receive and optionally receive
on—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBC131F8A38114785AC4B50F5204CF33E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
VAWA confidentiality;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF71336044FD04BFB8CFB322DA19392FE">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
screening to
identify immigrants eligible for—
</text>
<clause id="HEA792C8F50674EBF8B76C6091566A100">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
humanitarian
release;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3F44CDCCF8544BB1A6FC15E6559B667E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
favorable
exercise of prosecutorial discretion; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC81389E57C96443895F55F5D0E302FE4">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
U
visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions or other forms of VAWA confidentiality
protected relief;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H30B39319AFCD42B9B66493DE69BEF128">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the Department of
Homeland Security broadcast message on VAWA confidentiality and the Central
Index System’s new 384 class of admission code;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCD6C1096AA3E4CF7810F7569625354D2">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
U-visa
certification and T-visa endorsement by Department of Homeland Security
officials and State law enforcement; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF59A91209FB44948B640CAD9C97632C1">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
collaboration with
local law enforcement and victim services programs on VAWA self-petitioning,
VAWA cancellation of removal, U-visa and T-visa cases.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBB0849FF27BB427A8F1C4077BC42C896">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The number of VAWA confidentiality
violation complaints filed including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H9518DAAC323A4FE79A3F3DBD40D3EBFD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the data on the types of complaints
filed;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB01853E831234B038903DF2B8E11C447">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
each division in
which the employee works against whom the complaint was filed;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5C682278378D4D6CBD8BC455EB19697C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the outcome,
including any action taken on the complaint;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H64745FB8F0DF4BC99984FAB71E3FA28D">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the mean and
median time between receipt of the complaint and culmination of action on the
complaint; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE129B7190C5F427CAA0D74B330A552FF">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
the report shall
not include any personally identifying information about the complainant, the
person against whom the complaint was filed, or any witnesses.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAA1192E9F42540F38E0C56EACB445F32">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<text>
The degree of
compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, as amended by this
Act, achieved by each detention facility operated by the Department of Homeland
Security and each detention facility operated under contract with the
Department during the preceding fiscal year.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3CBDFA2C2FEE413D9190B3465678C01D">
<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<text>
The number of
reports alleging sexual abuse filed at each detention facility operated by the
Department of Homeland Security and each detention facility operated under
contract with the Department during the preceding fiscal year, including an
indication of the number of reports sustained at each facility.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFFC2945391AE432796CA84BD444B97E9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Reporting
requirement
</header>
<text>
Not later than December 1, 2012, and annually
thereafter, the Legal Services Corporation shall submit a report to the Senate
Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on the Judiciary identifying
the following:
</text>
<paragraph id="H26A0F23A6FA84E10AB5459C78EDFD5AC">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Steps taken to
consult with and include programs serving victims of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, and stalking, population specific programs,
culturally specific programs, and representatives from underserved populations
in community consultations used to determine what services each Legal Services
Corporation funded program provides.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H74FF0AEB25AF4268989F84ED42E497C3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Steps taken by the
Corporation to implement and provide training to programs funded by the
Corporation on the provisions of section 104 of the Violence Against Women and
Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H771998206AB04DD198A56B244BBA1532">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The number and proportion of programs
receiving funding from the Corporation that have implemented policies and
procedures (including those for intake and screening) designed to ensure that
victims described in section 104 of the Violence Against Women and Department
of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 are able to access legal assistance from
the program.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H7CB5A1FBBB3D4C3794AA33E62DF00B54">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<text>
The
Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study—
</text>
<paragraph id="H8F4D95170E99459B8128A5441B79AA45">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
on the impact of
section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility
Act (IIRAIRA) (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1367">
8 U.S.C. 1367
</external-xref>
) and section 239(e)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229">
8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1)
</external-xref>
) and the VAWA confidentiality protections
generally, including in particular—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBAE9C017AC014A8ABFCA1BCE5A3CCA18">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the annual number
of aliens receiving certification subject to 239(e)(1) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229">
8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1)
</external-xref>
); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB2451F63DED045EAAD8A03CA963D96A8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the annual number of aliens described in
section 384 of IIRAIRA and cases contained in the computerized section 384
confidentiality system who—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
have
been issued notices to appear by the Department of Homeland Security;
</text>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
have pending
cases in immigration proceedings;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H766E40C065C449F28B692B0ADB71CFC4">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
have orders of
removal issued against them;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8E8429118F454F97B6D690B0EF29153A">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
have been issued
immigration detainers; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF02A4049A42B42DDB125A1E215FEE587">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
have
been placed in detention by the Department of Homeland Security;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC169B34C0BF04D97A477323B4ABA9CD2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
that examines the
extent to which the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
Secretary of State, and local law enforcement agencies participating in the
program under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, have
implemented policies, practices, or protocols that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HEE8775F52EC64496AC26809D51ADC2B3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
screen for victimization, eligibility for
humanitarian release, and eligibility for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(T),
101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(27)(J), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in
effect on March 31, 1997) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or section
107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22
U.S.C. 710);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H61B3E9B7D7324DD3A0F7E1B19BDA8D7A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
provide potential victims with information
about the forms of immigration relief listed in subparagraph (A);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H58B33FF6B16C44E381DAB017590243FF">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
result in T- and U-visa certification;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H376809C8B347437EAA5C63857C06A615">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
are designed to
ensure that immigrant victims are not subjected to immigration enforcement
related to the perpetrator’s actions or communications;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBB5A3C82A2294D549EA2BD9FE6B930C4">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
that reports on the number of section
298(g) jurisdictions that have memoranda of understanding with the Secretary of
Homeland Security requiring practices that result in T- and U-visa
certifications and compliance with VAWA confidentiality protections by officers
and departments participating in the section 287(g) program; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD8FA21008B134E69A023363783272F90">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
that reports on
the proportion of Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies
that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H679C05F7D8774360A5E79FD292B9E36D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
have designated an
individual to sign U-visa certifications;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H170F06A8C6AF4899B705F5947BD91598">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
have U-visa
certification policies or protocols; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA850D90501384835840931897EE481B5">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
have received
training in—
</text>
<clause id="HEED66E448E52415B971EF1D90486B106">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
U-visa
certification; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA826C2566D874F97BBFB9D0079CCB7BA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
T-visa
endorsement.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not
later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report setting
forth the results of the study conducted under subsection (b).
</text>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
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<section id="HAB9B2A1873BA4FB88F03EB4EB7038EC7">
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802.
</enum>
<header>
Data collection
and reporting
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<subsection id="H1F3EA61D1C9B4537A8FEA85FCC2B8F44">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Annual report to
Congress
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than
December 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report
to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on the
Judiciary a report stating—
</text>
<paragraph id="HDE5A0D234C69464CBA20522E35F5AE7D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of persons (primary applicants
and derivative beneficiaries, total and by State) who have applied for, been
granted, or been denied a visa or a petition, adjustment of status, work
authorization, parole, naturalization or otherwise provided status under
paragraphs (15)(T)(i), (15)(U)(i), (27)(J), and (51) of section 101(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)
</external-xref>
) and section 106 of such Act,
during the preceding fiscal year;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFA458F7CB64D48E6823EAAF08BE8DEC4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of requests for further evidence
issued for each case type described in subparagraph (1) during the preceding
fiscal year;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB7B1519D7D794C2DBB241810099A5B2C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the mean and median time in which it takes
to adjudicate applications for relief, and adjustments of status submitted
under subparagraph (T)(i) or (U)(i), of section 101(a)(15), section
101(a)(27)(J), section 101(a)(51), and section 106 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101
</external-xref>
) during the preceding fiscal year;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE838F45355AD44D3BBB6BA2712A99599">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the mean and median time between the
receipt of applications for visas submitted under subparagraph (T) or (U) of
section 101(a)(15), section 101(a)(27)(J), or section 101(a)(51) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101
</external-xref>
) and the issuance of work
authorization to eligible applicants during the preceding fiscal year;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC430AD1899484C9DBB0D331054A0C22F">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of victims granted continued
presence in the United States under section 107(c)(3) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 during the preceding fiscal year; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HED29D4CF97AA415D8573ED7D2E6581FB">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
any efforts being
taken to reduce the adjudication and processing time, while ensuring the safe
and competent processing of the applications described in subsections (a), (b),
(c), and (d) of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Chu , Ms. Clarke , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutierrez , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Honda , Ms. Lee of California , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Moore , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Polis , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Vargas , and Ms. Waters ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services and Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide protections against violence against immigrant women, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2013 . I Rulemakings 101. Rulemaking and findings with regard to rulemaking (a) Rulemaking Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall make rules to implement this Act and the amendments carried out by this Act. To the extent necessary to ensure that such rules are made in a timely manner, the rules shall take effect on an interim basis, at the same time that notice and opportunity for public comment are offered. Access to the relief provided by this Act and previous Acts listed in subsection (b) is in the public interest, as necessary to protect health and safety and promulgation of regulations that take effect on an interim basis falls within the good cause exception in the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Findings Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall promulgate interim regulations to implement the provisions not amended or repealed from the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 ( Public Law 106–386 ), the Violence Against Women Act and Department Justice Reauthorization Act of 2006 ( Public Law 109–162 ) and the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–457). Insofar as required to carry out the previous sentence in a timely manner, such regulations shall be promulgated to take effect on an interim basis, at the same time that notice and opportunity for public comment are offered. II Protections for victims 201. Employment authorization for immigrant victims (a) Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Congress created immigration protections for immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, human trafficking, and other crime victims for two important purposes—to facilitate prosecution of perpetrators and to enhance victim safety. (2) The safety of immigrant victims applying for protection under the Violence Against Women Act or the Trafficking Victims Protection Act is undermined when government agencies delay in providing legal work authorization. Immigrant victims’ ability to seek help and to cooperate in the detection, investigation or prosecution crimes committed against them is enhanced when victims can work lawfully and sever their economic dependence on the perpetrator. (3) When victims know that they will receive legal work authorization within 180 days of filing their for victim related immigration relief, victims and their advocates can develop safety plans that will focus on steps the victim can take to keep herself and her children safe during the work authorization waiting period. This can include stays in an emergency shelter and transitional housing, obtaining legal custody of her children and learning skills that will enhance her employability. (4) The economic stability that comes from the ability to work lawfully in the United States reduces victims’ vulnerability to abuse, exploitation and coercion from crime perpetrators. (5) Congress in VAWA 2000 and VAWA 2005 took steps to encourage DHS to grant immigrant crime victims swift access to legal work authorization. However, as of 2011 73.9% of VAWA self-petitioners and 93.9% of U-visa applicants endure delays of longer than 6 months before receiving legal work authorization. Of these many wait well over a year after filing before receiving work authorization—36.7% of VAWA self-petitioners and 32% of U-visa applicants. These delays harm criminal prosecutions and endanger victims and their children. (b) Employment authorization for immigrant victims Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (M) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act restricting eligibility for employment in the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant employment authorization to an alien who has filed a petition for status as a VAWA self-petitioner or a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(U) on the date that is the earlier of— (i) the date the alien’s petition for such status is approved; or (ii) 180 days after the date the alien filed a petition for such status. . 202. Protections for trafficking victims (a) Death of a family member (1) Citizen parents Section 204(a)(1)(A)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iv)) is amended— (A) by striking or who the first place it appears and inserting , who ; (B) by inserting who was a child of a United States citizen parent (i)(I) who died within the past 2 years; or (II) who died when the child was under 18 years of age and the child filed a petition under this subsection not later than 2 years after the child reached the age of 18 years, or (ii) whose marriage to the child’s alien parent was terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of the alien parent or the United States citizen parent before , and who is a person of good moral character, ; and (C) by striking (and any child of the alien) and inserting (and any spouse or child of the alien) . (2) Lawful permanent residents Section 204(a)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B) ) is amended— (A) in clause (iii)— (i) by striking or who and inserting who ; (ii) by inserting or who was a child of a lawful permanent resident parent (I)(aa) who within the past 2 years; or (II) who died when one child was under 18 years of age and the child filed a petition under this subsection no later than 2 years after the child reached the age of 18 before , and who is a person of good moral character, ; and (iii) by striking (and any child of the alien) and inserting (and any spouse or child of the alien) ; and (B) in clause (ii)(II)(aa)(CC)— (i) in subsubitem (aaa), by striking or ; (ii) in subsubitem (bbb), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; or ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (ccc) whose spouse died within the past 2 years. . (3) Self petitioning by minors Section 204(a)(1)(D)(v) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(D)(v)) is amended by inserting after who is not less than 21 years of age, the following: (and the individual’s spouse and children) . (4) Surviving relatives Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1165(l) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking who resided in the United States at the time of the death of the qualifying relative and who continues to reside in the United States ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(E), to read as follows: (E) (i) an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) whose qualifying relative has been admitted in nonimmigrant status described in section 101(a)(15)(T)(i); (ii) an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) whose qualifying relative has been admitted in nonimmigrant status described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(i); or (iii) an alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner. . (5) Effective dates (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply to petitions filed on or after that date. (B) Transition in case of citizen parents who died before enactment In applying the amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) in the case of an alien whose citizen or lawful permanent resident parent died during the period beginning on the date that is 2 years prior to the date of enactment of Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act— (i) section 204(a)(1)(A)(iv) and section 204(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall each be applied as though the phrase within the past two years were the period described in section 202(d)(5)(B) of the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012 ; (ii) a petition under either such section shall be filed not later than the later of— (I) 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or (II) the 2 years after the date the alien attains 18 years of age; and (iii) the determination of eligibility of an alien child for benefits under either such section (including under section 204(a)(1)(D) of such Act, by reason of a petition authorized under such section) shall be determined as of the date of the death of the citizen or lawful permanent resident parent. (b) Unaccompanied Alien child redefined Section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 279(g) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) was apprehended without a parent or legal guardian and is not reunified with a parent or legal guardian within 72 hours thereafter. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (h) Reunification with a parent or legal guardian or next friend does not affect the child’s unaccompanied status for the duration of the child’s immigration proceedings. . (c) Providing safe and secure placements for children Section 235(c)(2) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit the continuation of care plans developed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services to ensure their continued protected status after they turn 18, in an arrangement that is the least restrictive possible. The provisions of this paragraph apply to an unaccompanied alien child until such child attains 21 years of age, including those provisions providing for continued authorization of placement of that child. . (d) Providing safe and secure placements for children Section 235(c)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is amended to read as follows: (1) Policies and programs (A) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General, and Secretary of State shall establish policies and programs to ensure that unaccompanied alien children in the United States are protected from traffickers and other persons seeking to victimize or otherwise engage such children in criminal, harmful, or exploitative activity, including policies and programs reflecting best practices in witness security programs. (B) Confidentiality of information In order to protect unaccompanied alien children in the United States, information acquired by any person, including officers or employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, case managers, or others in connection with providing services or treatment to children in the custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including any contracted social service entity, shall have be afforded confidentiality protections under VAWA confidentiality ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. . (e) Eligibility for special immigrant juvenile status (1) Age and court jurisdiction Section 235(d)(6) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 is amended to read as follows: (6) Transition rule Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien described in section 101(a)(27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J) ) may not be denied special immigrant status under such section or have such status revoked after the date of the enactment of this Act based on age or whether the alien continues to be under State or juvenile court jurisdiction if the alien was a child and under State or juvenile court jurisdiction on the date on which the alien applied for such status. . (2) Single parents Section 101(a)(27)(J)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)(i)) is amended— (A) by striking 1 or both and inserting at least one ; (B) by inserting after State law the following: regardless of whether the immigrant lives with the non-offending parent; ; and (C) by inserting after custody of the following: a non-offending parent of the immigrant . (f) Counting of trafficking victims and benefits for U-Visa holders and families Section 107(b)(1)(B) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1) ) is amended by adding and victims of human trafficking who qualify for other forms of immigration relief after 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) . (g) Passport retention Section 1592 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2) by deleting or at the end; (2) in subsection (a)(3) by adding or at the end; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) of subsection (a) the following: (4) for more than 32 hours shall be subject to a rebuttable presumption that they are withholding the passport of another person against that persons will in violation of this section, but it is not a violation of this section to obtain a person’s passport for up 32 hours for the purpose of complying with Federal or State government requirements; . 203. Protections for victims of criminal activity (a) In general Section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)(iii)) is amended— (1) by inserting stalking; dating violence; abuse; endangerment; or exploitation of a person who is a child, elderly, or disabled; after perjury; ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iv) the terms domestic violence , sexual assault , dating violence , and stalking have the meaning given such terms in the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13925(a)); . (b) Protection for Incapacitated Sons and Daughters of Victims (1) Section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(t) ) is amended— (A) in subclause (I) by inserting , incapacitated siblings, after under such clause ; and (B) in subclause (III) by inserting , incapacitated sibling, after parent . (2) Section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U)(ii) ) is amended— (A) in subclause (I)— (i) by inserting or incapacitated after under 21 years of age ; (ii) by inserting son or daughter, after children, ; and (iii) by inserting any children of the siblings, after under such clause ; and (B) in subclause (II)— (i) by inserting under 21 years of age on the date on which such alien applied for status under such clause after children ; and (ii) by inserting , and any children of the children after such alien . (3) Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1) ) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting or incapacitated sons or daughters after alien’s children ; (B) in subparagraph (A)(iii), in the matter preceding item (aa), by inserting or incapacitated son or daughter after child ; (C) in subparagraph (A)(iii)(I)(bb), by striking or a child inserting , an incapacitated son or daughter of the alien, or a child ; (D) in subparagraph (A)(iv), by inserting , or incapacitated son or daughter, after child the first and second places it appears; (E) in subparagraph (A)(vi), by striking or child and inserting , incapacitated son or daughter, or child ; (F) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting , an incapacitated son or daughter of the alien, or before a child of the alien ; and (G) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by inserting incapacitated son or daughter after child the first, second, and third places it appears. (c) Protecting Parents of U.S. Citizen Child Crime Victims Section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U) ) shall be amended— (1) in clause (i)— (A) in subclause (I), by inserting after the alien the following: or a child of the alien ; (B) in subclause (II), by striking an alien before the word child and inserting a ; and (C) in subclause (III), by striking an alien before the word child and inserting a ; and (2) in clause (ii), by inserting after subclause (II) the following: (III) in the case of an alien described in clause (i) who is 21 years of age or older and incapacitated, the parents and siblings of such alien. . (d) Requirements applicable to U Visas (1) Recapture of unused U visas Section 214(p)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(p)(2) ) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking The number and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the number ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (C) Beginning in fiscal year 2012, if the numerical limitation set forth in subparagraph (A) is reached before the end of the fiscal year, up to 5,000 additional visas, of the aggregate number of visas that were available and not issued to nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(U) in fiscal years 2006 through 2011, may be issued until the end of the fiscal year. . (2) Sunset date The amendments made by paragraph (1) are repealed on the date on which the aggregate number of visas that were available and not issued in fiscal years 2006 through 2011 have been issued pursuant to section 214(p)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (3) Age determinations Section 214(p) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(p) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) Age determinations (A) Children An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U)(i), and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent petitioned for such status, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii), if the alien attains 21 years of age after such parent’s petition was filed but while it was pending. (B) Principal aliens An alien described in clause (i) of section 101(a)(15)(U) shall continue to be treated as an alien described in clause (ii)(I) of such section if the alien attains 21 years of age after the alien’s application for status under such clause (i) is filed but while it is pending. . (4) Petitioning procedures for U visas Section 214(p)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(p) ) is amended by inserting Certifications may be signed by the head of the agency or any agency staff member designated by such agency head to sign certifications. before The certification may also . (e) VOCA as U-Visa Certifiers Section 203(j) through section 214(p) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(j) through 8 U.S.C. 1184(p) ) is amended by inserting administrator of crime victim assistance under the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 ( 42 U.S.C. 10602 ), after prosecutor, judge, each place it appears. 204. Battered spouse and family member protections and nonimmigrants (a) Exception from foreign residence requirement for educational visitors (1) In general Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(e)) is amended, in the matter before the first proviso, by inserting unless the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner or an applicant for nonimmigrant status under 101(a)(15)(T) or (U) after for an aggregate of at least two years following departure from the United States . (2) Effective date The amendment made by this paragraph shall apply to aliens regardless of whether the foreign residence requirement under section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act arises out of an admission or acquisition of status under section 101(a)(15)(J) of such Act, before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Self-Petitioning Section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended— (1) in subclause (I)(bb), by inserting or to conclude in a valid marriage after intended by the alien to be legally a marriage ; (2) in subclause (II)(aa)— (A) by striking or at the end of subitem (BB); (B) by inserting or at the end of subitem (CC); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subitem: (DD) who entered the United States as an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with the intent to enter into a valid marriage and the alien (or child of the alien) was battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the United States citizen who filed the petition to accord status under such section; ; (3) in subclause (II)(cc)— (A) by striking or who and inserting , who ; and (B) by inserting , or who is described in subitem (aa)(DD) before the semicolon; and (4) in subclause (II)(dd) by inserting or who is described in subitem (aa)(DD) before the period. (c) Exception from requirement To depart Section 214(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(d)(1) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: unless the alien (and the child of the alien) entered the United States as an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with the intent to enter into a valid marriage and the alien or child was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the United States citizen who filed the petition to accord status under such section . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to aliens admitted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (e) Relief for abused fiancés (1) Conforming application in cancellation of removal Section 240A(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)(2)(A)(i) ) is amended— (A) by striking or at the end of subclause (II); (B) by adding or at the end of subclause (III); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (IV) the alien entered the United States as an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K) with the intent to enter into a valid marriage and the alien (or the child of the alien who is described in such section) was battered or subject to extreme cruelty by the United States citizen who filed the petition to accord status under such section; . (2) Exception to restriction on adjustment of status The second sentence of section 245(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(d) ) is amended by inserting before the period the following: , unless the alien is described in section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(DD) . (3) Application under suspension of deportation Section 244(a)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(3)) (as in effect on March 31, 1997) shall be applied (as if in effect on such date) as if the phrase is described in section 240A(b)(2)(A)(i)(IV) or were inserted before has been battered the first place it appears. (4) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to aliens admitted before, on, or after such date. (f) Visa waiver entrants (1) In general Section 217(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1187(b)(2) ) is amended by inserting as a VAWA self-petitioner or for relief under section 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), under section 240A(b)(2), or under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), after asylum, . (2) Effective date The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to waivers provided under section 217(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before, on, or after such date as if it had been included in such waivers. (g) Abused Derivatives Accessing VAWA Self-Petitioning Section 204(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)) is amended— (1) in subitem (CC) by inserting or at the end; and (2) by adding a new subitem (DD) as follows: (DD) who is or was the bona fide spouse of an alien who is now a Lawful Permanent Resident. . 205. Battered spouse and family member protections (a) Self-Petitioning for Abandoned Spouses (1) Abandoned spouses of U.S. citizens Section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I)(bb) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I)(bb)) is amended by inserting abandoned, before battered . (2) Abandoned spouses of lawful permanent residents Section 204(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)(bb) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)(bb)) is amended by inserting abandoned, before battered . (b) Improved access to VAWA self-Petitioning (1) Abused immigrant spouses of United States citizens Section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A) ) is amended— (A) in clause (iii)(I)(bb) by striking during the marriage or relationship intended by the alien to be legally a marriage, ; (B) in clause (iii)(II)(aa)(CC)(bbb) by striking related to an incident of domestic violence ; (C) in clause (iii)(II)(aa)— (i) by striking subitem (CC)(ccc); and (ii) by inserting after (CC) the following: (DD) who was a bona fide spouse of a United States citizen whose marriage was legally terminated. Applications under this subsection must be filed within 2 years beginning on the date that the alien spouse receives actual notice of the final court order legally terminating the marriage; ; and (D) in clause (iii)(II)(dd) by inserting at any time before resided with . (2) Abused immigrant spouses of lawful permanent residents Section 204(a)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(B) ) is amended— (A) in clause (ii)(I)(bb) by striking during the marriage or relationship intended by the alien to be legally a marriage, ; (B) in clause (ii)(II)(aa), by striking subitem (CC), and inserting the following: (CC) who was a bona fide spouse of a lawful permanent resident within the past two years and whose spouse lost status within the past 2 years due to an incident of battering or extreme cruelty; or (DD) who was a bona fide spouse of a lawful permanent resident whose marriage was legally terminated. Applications under this subsection must be filed within 2 years beginning on the date that the alien spouse receives actual notice of the final court order legally terminating the marriage; ; and (C) in clause (ii)(II)(dd) is amended by inserting at any time before resided with . (c) Survival of rights to self-Petition Section 204(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(h) ) is amended by striking was approved and inserting has been filed . (d) Expansion of protections Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (d)(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall grant parole under subparagraph (A) to the following: (i) A VAWA self-petitioner whose petition was approved based on the petitioner or a child of the petitioner having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen spouse, parent, or son or daughter. (ii) A VAWA self-petitioner whose petition was approved based on the petitioner or a child of the petitioner having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. (iii) An alien whose petition was approved or who qualifies to be classified as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii). (iv) The child of an alien described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this subsection who is outside of the United States. (v) The child of an alien described in clauses (v) of this subsection who is outside of the United States. (D) The grant of parole under clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (C) shall extend from the date of approval of the applicable petition to the time the application for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under such subparagraphs has been finally adjudicated. Applications for adjustment of status filed by aliens covered under such clauses shall be treated as if they were applications filed under section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or (B)(iii) for purposes of section 245(a) and (c). The grant of parole under subparagraph clause (iv) or (v) of such subparagraph shall extend from the date of the determination of the Secretary of State described in such subparagraph to the time the application for status under section 101(a)(15)(U)(ii) has been finally adjudicated. Failure by any alien covered by subparagraph (C) to exercise due diligence in filing a visa petition on the alien’s behalf may result in revocation of parole. . (e) Self-Petitioning by Children of Bigamy (1) Section 201(a)(1)(A)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(iv) ) is amended to read as follows: (iv) An alien may file a petition with the Secretary under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any spouse or child of the alien) if the alien demonstrates to the Secretary that the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien's citizen parent and that the alien— (I) (aa) is the child or incapacitated son or daughter of a citizen of the United States; (bb) was a child or incapacitated son or daughter of a United States citizen parent who within the past 2 years lost or renounced citizenship status; (cc) who believed that he or she was the child of a citizen of the United States— (AA) because a marriage ceremony was actually performed between the U.S. citizen and alien’s other parent; and (BB) the alien’s other parent otherwise meets any applicable requirements under this Act to establish the existence of and bona fides of a marriage, but the marriage is not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of such citizen of the United States; or (dd) was a child of a United States citizen parent— (AA) who within the past 2 years (or, if later, 2 years after the date the child attains 18 years of age) died; or (BB) whose marriage to the alien’s parent was terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of the natural parent or the abusive stepparent; (II) is a person of good moral character; (III) is eligible to be classified as an immediate relative under section 1151(b)(2)(A)(i) of this title; and (IV) resides, or has resided in the past, with the citizen parent (for purposes of this clause, residence includes any period of visitation). . (2) Section 204(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(b)(iii) ) is amended to read as follows: (iii) An alien may file a petition with the Secretary under this subparagraph for classification of the alien (and any spouse or child of then alien) under such section if the alien demonstrates to the Secretary that the alien has been battered by or has been the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the alien's permanent resident parent and that the alien— (I) (aa) is the child or incapacitated son or daughter of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (bb) was the child or incapacitated son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident who within the past 2 years lost lawful permanent resident status; (cc) believed that he or she was a child of an alien stepparent lawfully admitted for permanent residence— (AA) because a marriage ceremony was actually performed between the lawful permanent resident and alien’s other parent; and (BB) the alien’s other parent otherwise meets any applicable requirements under this Act to establish the existence of and bona fides of marriage, but the marriage is not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of such alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or (dd) was a child of a lawful permanent resident— (AA) who within the past 2 years (or, if later, 2 years after the date the child attains 18 years of age) died; or (BB) whose marriage to the alien child’s parent was terminated, including by divorce, annulment, or by death of the natural parent or the abusive stepparent; (II) is a person of good moral character, who is eligible for classification under section 1153(a)(2)(A) of this title; and (III) resides, or has resided in the past, with the alien's permanent resident alien parent (for purposes of this clause, residence includes any period of visitation). . (f) Protection for children of VAWA self-Petitioners Section 204(l)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(l)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking or at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) a child of an alien who filed a pending or approved petition for classification or application for adjustment of status or other benefit specified in section 101(a)(51) as a VAWA self-petitioner; or . (g) Self-Petitioning rights under section 203 of NACARA Section 309 of the Illegal Immigration and Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208 ; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note), as amended by section 203(a) of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 note; Public Law 105–100 ), is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i)(VII)(aa), as amended by section 1510(b) of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000— (A) by striking or at the end of subitem (BB); (B) by striking and at the end of subitem (CC) and inserting or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subitem: (DD) at the time at which the spouse or child files an application for suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal; and ; (2) in subsection (f), in paragraph (1), by inserting including subsections (VI) and (VII) after the alien is described in subsection (c)(5)(C)(i) of this section ; and (3) in subsection (g)— (A) by inserting (1) before Notwithstanding ; (B) by inserting subject to paragraph (2), after section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act)), ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) There shall be no limitation on a motion to reopen removal or deportation proceedings in the case of an alien who is described in subclause (VI) or (VII) of subsection (c)(5)(C)(i). Motions to reopen removal or deportation proceedings in the case of such an alien shall be handled under the procedures that apply to aliens seeking relief under section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. . 206. Battered spouse waivers and conditional residents (a) Grounds for hardship waiver for conditional permanent residence for intended spouses Section 216(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by inserting after (other than through the death of the spouse) the following: , or the alien has filed for termination of marriage and shall furnish proof of termination prior to the time of adjudication, ; and (B) by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period and inserting , or ; and (3) after subparagraph (C) by inserting the fol1lowing new subparagraph: (D) the alien meets the requirements under section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(II)(aa)(BB) and following the marriage ceremony has been battered by or was subject to extreme cruelty perpetrated by his or her intended spouse and was not at fault in failing to meet the requirements of paragraph (1). . (b) Technical corrections Section 216(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1186a(c)(4) ), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking The Attorney General, in the Attorney General's and inserting The Secretary of Homeland Security, in the Secretary's ; and (2) in the undesignated paragraph at the end— (A) in the first sentence, by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security ; (B) in the second sentence, by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary ; (C) in the third sentence, by striking Attorney General. and inserting Secretary. ; and (D) in the fourth sentence, by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary . (c) Grounds for relief Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following: An application for relief under this paragraph may be based on one or more grounds specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) and may be amended at any time to change the ground or grounds for such relief without the application being resubmitted. . (d) Conforming amendment Section 237(a)(1)(H)(ii) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1)(H)(ii)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: or qualifies for a waiver under section 216(c)(4) . (e) Proof of termination of the marriage due at final adjudication the hardship waiver Section 216(c)(4)(B) is amended by inserting or the alien has filed for termination of marriage and will furnish proof of termination by the time of adjudication after terminated (other than through the death of the spouse) ; (f) Children of conditional residents In the case of an alien who meets the requirements of subsection (c) the Secretary may adjust the status of any child of the alien as immediate relatives under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) (8 U.S.C. 1151). (g) Effective dates (1) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. (2) The amendments made by subsections (b) and (c) shall apply to applications for relief pending or filed on or after April 10, 2003. (3) The amendments made by subsections (d) and (e) shall take effect upon enactment. 207. Asylum protections for victims of violence against women (a) Section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: For purposes of determinations under this Act, any group whose members share a characteristic that is either immutable or fundamental to identity, conscience, or the exercise of one’s human rights such that the person should not be required to change it, shall be deemed a particular social group, without any additional requirement. . (b) Section 208(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(1)(B) ) is amended by inserting a new clause (iii), as follows, and renumbering thereafter: (iii) Supporting evidence accepted Direct or circumstantial evidence, including evidence that the State is unable to protect the applicant or that the State, legal or social norms tolerate such persecution against persons like the applicant, may establish that persecution is on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. . (c) Section 208(d)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(d)(6) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (A) In general — after (6) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an alien who is otherwise eligible for classification or status as a VAWA self-petitioner, as described in section 101(a)(51) of this Act, or who is otherwise eligible for status either under section 101(a)(15)(T) or section 101(a)(15)(U) of this Act. . (d) Spouses and Children of Asylum Applicants Under Adjustment Provisions (1) In general Section 209(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3) ) is amended— (A) by inserting (A) after (3) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) was the spouse of a refugee within the meaning of section 101(a)(42)(A) at the time the asylum application was granted; or (C) was the child of a refugee within the meaning of section 101(a)(42)(A) at the time the asylum application was filed, . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and— (A) section 209(b)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)(B) ), as added by paragraph (1)(B), shall apply to spouses of refugees for whom an asylum application is granted before, on, or after such date; and (B) section 209(b)(3)(C) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1159(b)(3)(C) ), as so added, shall apply with respect to the child of a refugee for whom an asylum application is filed before, on, or after such date. (e) Children of refugee or asylee spouses and children A child of an alien who qualifies for admission as a spouse or child under section 207(c)(2)(A) or 208(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1157(c)(2)(A) and 1158(b)(3)) shall be entitled to the same admission status as such alien if the child— (1) is accompanying or following to join such alien; and (2) is otherwise admissible under such section 207(c)(2)(A) or 208(b)(3). (f) Elimination of arbitrary time limits on asylum applications Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B); (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; (3) in subparagraph (B), as redesignated, by striking (D) and inserting (C) ; (4) by striking subparagraph (C), as redesignated, and inserting the following: (C) Changed circumstances Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), an application for asylum of an alien may be considered if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Attorney General, the existence of changed circumstances that materially affect the applicant’s eligibility for asylum. ; and (5) by striking subparagraph (E). (g) Protections for Minors Seeking Asylum Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the following: (D) Applicability to minors Subparagraphs (A) and (B) do not apply to an applicant who is younger than 18 years of age on the earlier of— (i) the date on which the asylum application is filed; or (ii) the date on which any Notice to Appear is issued. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)(C), by striking unaccompanied alien child (as defined in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 279(g) )), and inserting: applicant who is younger than 18 years of age on the earlier of— (i) the date on which the asylum application is filed; or (ii) the date on which any Notice to Appear is issued, . 208. Protections from removal for victims (a) Exception for VAWA Self-Petitioners Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(IV) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(iii)(IV)) is amended— (1) by inserting (I) after (6)(A)(ii) ; and (2) by striking if violation of the terms of the alien’s nonimmigrant visa were substituted for unlawful entry into the United States in subclause (III) of that paragraph . (b) Waivers for abused aliens Section 212(a)(9)(C)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(C)(iii)) is amended— (1) by inserting or the Attorney General after Secretary of Homeland Security ; and (2) by striking the language following clause (i) and inserting for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, when it is otherwise in the public interest, or in the case of an alien who is applying for or has a claim of relief as a VAWA self-petitioner . (c) Exemption from public charge ground (1) In general Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (E) Special rule for qualified alien victims Subparagraphs (A) through (C) shall not apply to an alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner, is an applicant or has been granted status under section 101(a)(15)(U), or is a qualified alien described in section 431(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 212(a)(4)(C)(i) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)(C)(i)) is amended to read as follows: (i) the alien is described in subparagraph (E); or . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply regardless of whether the alien’s application was filed before, on, or after such date. (d) Waiver for false claims to United States citizenship Section 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(C)(ii) ) is amended— (1) by adding at the end the following new subclause: (III) Exception An alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner shall not be considered to be inadmissible under any provision of this subsection based on such representation. . (2) Section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(f) ) is amended— (A) in the last sentence of this subsection, by striking , after or violation that he or she was a citizen ; and (B) by inserting ; or the alien is a VAWA self-petitioner; after violation that he or she was a citizen . (e) Waiver for certain VAWA self-Petitioners Section 212(d)(11) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(11) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Attorney General may waive the application of clause (i) of subsection (a)(6)(E) in the case of an alien who is a VAWA self-petitioner. . (f) Waiver authorized Section 212(a)(9)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(A) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: (iv) waiver for VAWA self-petitioner The Attorney General or the Secretary may waive the application of clauses (i) or (ii) if the alien is applying for relief as a VAWA self-petitioner. . (g) Conforming relief in suspension of deportation parallel to the relief available in the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 cancellation for bigamy (1) In general Section 244(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a(a)(3) ) (as in effect before the title III–A effective date in section 309 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996) shall be applied as if or by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident whom the alien intended to marry, but whose marriage is not legitimate because of that United States citizen’s or permanent resident’s bigamy were inserted after by a spouse or parent who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident . (2) Effective date The provisions of paragraph (1) shall apply as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. (h) Application of VAWA motions To reopen rules crime victims Section 240(c)(7)(C)(iv) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1230(c)(7)(C)(iv)), as redesignated by section 101(d)(1) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109–13 ), is amended— (1) in the first clause by deleting and parents— and adding parents, trafficking victims and crime victims— ; (2) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: (I) if the basis for this motion is to apply for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15(U), 245(a), 245(c), 245(l), 245(m), 240A(b)(2), and section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997) or as a VAWA self-petitioner; ; (3) by amending subclause (II) to read as follows: (II) if the motion is accompanied by a cancellation of removal or adjustment of status application to be filed with the Attorney General or by a copy of the self-petition, or the application for relief under 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), that has been or will be filed with the Department of Homeland Security upon the granting of the motion to reopen; and ; and (4) in the last paragraph of this section— (A) by inserting or an alien who qualifies for classification under 101(a)(15(U) after Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1641(c)(1)(B) ) ; and (B) by inserting or an alien that qualifies for classification under 101(a)(15)(U) . (i) In general Section 241 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Any alien with a pending application under 101(a)(15)(T)(i) or T(i), 101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (U)(ii), 101(a)(51), 240A(b)(2), or 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), shall not be ordered removed under this section. . 209. Naturalization (a) In general Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1430(a) ) is amended to read as follows: (a) (1) Any person who is— (A) a spouse of citizen of the United States; or (B) any person who obtained status as a lawful permanent resident and who was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen who is or was a spouse, parent, son or daughter; and (2) may be naturalized— (A) upon compliance with all the requirement of this title except the provisions of paragraph (1) of section 316(a); (B) if such person immediately preceding the date of filing his or her application for naturalization has resided continuously, after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the United States for at least three years; (C) (i) during the three years immediately preceding the date of filing his or her application has been living in marital union with the citizen spouse who has been a United States citizen during all of such period; and (ii) in the case of a person who has been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen spouse, parent, son or daughter, the requirement of subsection (C)(i) shall not apply regardless of whether the lawful permanent resident status was obtained on the basis of such battery or cruelty; (D) has been physically present in the United States for periods totally at least half of the time; (E) (i) has resided within the State or district of the Services in the United States in which the applicant filed his or her application for at least three months; or (ii) applications for naturalization filed under paragraph (a)(1)(B) of this section shall be handled under the procedures that apply to aliens seeking relief under section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; and (F) the provisions of section 204(a)(1)(J) shall apply in acting on an application under this subsection in the same manner as they apply in acting on petitions referred to in such section. . (b) effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to applications for naturalization filed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 210. General provisions (a) Expansion of fee waivers to consular fees and any fees in removal proceedings Section 245(l)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(l)(7) ) is amended to insert the Secretary of State, an immigration judge, and the Board of Immigration Appeals after The Secretary of Homeland Security . (b) Review of extreme cruelty Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (M) For the purposes of this section and in all cases described in section 101(a)(51), under section 106, under section 240A(b)(2), or under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), the determination of the existence of extreme cruelty is a question of law applied to facts and not a discretionary determination. . (c) Allowing judicial review in VAWA Cases Section 242(e)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1252(e)(4) ) is amended in subparagraph (A)— (1) by striking or ; (2) by inserting or after under section 208, ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (C) is a VAWA self-petitioner, an applicant for relief under section 101(a)(15)(T) or (U), an applicant for relief under section 240A(b)(2), or an applicant for relief under section 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), . (d) VAWA Unit Adjudications Section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(51) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (52) Applications for relief, adjustment of status, employment authorization, parole, deferred action, or naturalization, and all administrative determinations relating to such applications under paragraphs (15)(T), (15)(U), (27)(J), and (51) of this section, or under section 106 shall be adjudicated at the VAWA Unit of Vermont Service Center. . 211. Technical corrections (a) Technical correction Effective as if included in the enactment of section 1505(c)(2) of Violence Against Women Act of 2000, section 237(a)(1)(H)(i)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1)(H)(i)(II) ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or . (b) Additional technical correction Section 237(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) ) is amended by striking is self-defense and inserting in self-defense . (c) In general Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(iii)(II)(aa)(CC)(bbb), by striking an incident of domestic violence and inserting battering or extreme cruelty by the United States citizen spouse ; (2) in subparagraph (A)(iv), by striking an incident of domestic violence and inserting battering or extreme cruelty by such parent ; (3) in subparagraph (A)(vii)(I), as added by section 816 of VAWA–2005, is amended by striking related to an incident of domestic violence and inserting related to battering or extreme cruelty by the United States citizen son or daughter ; (4) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II)(aa)(CC)(aaa), by striking due to an incident of domestic violence and inserting related to battering or extreme cruelty by the lawful permanent resident spouse ; and (5) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking due to an incident of domestic violence and inserting related to battering or extreme cruelty by such parent . (d) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, except that the amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall apply as if included in the enactment of VAWA–2005. (e) Correction of cross-Reference to credible evidence provisions (1) VAWA Suspension of Deportation Section 309(c)(5)(C)(iii) of the Illegal Immigration and Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208 ; 8 U.S.C. 1101 note), as amended by section 1510(b)(2) of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, is amended by striking 204(a)(1)(H) and inserting 204(a)(1)(J) . (2) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. (f) Miscellaneous corrections to VAWA–2005 (1) In general Section 204(a)(1)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(D) ), is amended by striking a petitioner for preference status under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(a), whichever paragraph is applicable and inserting to continue to be treated as an immediate relative under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i), or to be a petitioner for preference status under section 203(a)(3) if subsequently married or a petitioner for preference status under section 203(a)(2)(A), whichever is applicable . (2) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to applications filed before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. III VAWA Confidentiality 301. VAWA Confidentiality improvements (a) VAWA Confidentiality moved from IIRAIRA (1) In general The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208 ; 8 U.S.C. 1367(a) ) is amended by striking section 384. (2) Conforming amendment Section 239(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1) ) is amended by striking section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ) and inserting section 245B . (b) Insertion of VAWA Confidentiality in the INA The Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 245A the following: 245B. Confidentiality of certain information relating to battered aliens (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, enforcement official may not— (1) make an adverse determination, using information furnished by a VAWA perpetrator, on— (A) admissibility of an alien, (B) deportability of an alien, (C) detention of an alien, (D) any application for immigration relief of an alien, or (E) whether or not to initiate an enforcement action against an alien, unless the alien has been convicted of a crime or crimes listed in section 237; or (2) permit use by or disclosure to anyone (other than a sworn officer or employee of the Department, or bureau or agency thereof, for legitimate Department, bureau, or agency purposes) of any information which relates to an alien who is the beneficiary of an application for relief under— (A) paragraph (15)(T), (15)(U), or (51) of section 101(a); (B) section 106; (C) section 240A(b)(2); (D) section 287(h); or (E) section 244(a)(3) (as in effect prior to March 31, 1997). (b) Duration of limitation on disclosure Notwithstanding section 552 of title 5, United States Code, the limitation under paragraph (2) ends when the application for relief is denied and all opportunities for appeal of the denial have been exhausted. (c) Exceptions to nondisclosure (1) In the same manner as census information The Attorney General may provide, in the Attorney General's discretion, for the disclosure of information in the same manner and circumstances as census information may be disclosed by the Secretary of Commerce under section 8 of title 13, United States Code. (2) For law enforcement purposes The Attorney General may provide in the discretion of the Attorney General for the disclosure of information to Federal law enforcement officials to be used solely for a legitimate law enforcement purpose. (3) For purposes of judicial review Subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed as preventing disclosure of information in connection with judicial review of a determination in an immigration case described in subsection (a) of an alien protected by this section in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information. (4) In accordance with explicit waiver by victims Subsection (a)(2) of this section shall not apply if all the battered individuals in the case are adults and they have all waived the restrictions of such subsection. (5) For purposes of determining eligibility for benefits The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are authorized to disclose information, to Federal, State, and local public and private agencies providing benefits, to be used solely in making determinations of eligibility for benefits pursuant to section 431(c) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1641(c)), in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information. (6) For purposes of Congressional oversight Subsection (a) of this section may not be construed to prevent the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security from disclosing to the chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, for the exercise of congressional oversight authority, information on closed cases under this section in a manner that protects the confidentiality of such information and that omits personally identifying information (including locational information about individuals). (7) For purposes of assisting victims in obtaining services Government entities adjudicating applications for relief under subsection (a)(2) of this section, and government personnel carrying out mandated duties under section 101(i)(1), may, with the prior written consent of the alien involved, communicate with nonprofit, nongovernmental victims' service providers for the sole purpose of assisting victims in obtaining victim services from programs with expertise working with immigrant victims. Agencies receiving referrals are bound by the provisions of this section. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as affecting the ability of an applicant to designate a safe organization through whom governmental agencies may communicate with the applicant. (d) Penalties for violation Anyone who knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be disclosed in violation of this section or who knowingly makes a false certification under section 239(e) shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and subject to a civil money penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation. (e) Guidance The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide guidance to officers and employees of the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security who have access to information covered by this section regarding the provisions of this section, including the provisions to protect victims of domestic violence from harm that could result from the inappropriate disclosure of covered information. (f) Requirement To provide information about eligibility for immigration relief When information is furnished by a VAWA perpetrator, the Federal, State, or local agency receiving the information shall, within 24 hours, provide to the alien to whom the information pertains informational materials about eligibility for relief under sections 101(a)(51), 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 287(h), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997) along with referrals to local victim services agencies. (g) Definitions In this section: (1) The term enforcement officer means— (A) the Attorney General; (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security; (C) the Secretary of State; (D) any other official or employee of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, or the Department of State (including any bureau or agency of either of any such Department); or (E) any other State or Federal Government officer or employee. (2) The term VAWA perpetrator means, with regard to an alien— (A) a spouse, parent, son, or daughter who has battered the alien or subjected the alien to extreme cruelty; (B) a member of the family of the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of the alien, who has battered the alien or subjected the alien to extreme cruelty; (C) a spouse, parent, son, or daughter of the alien who has battered the alien's child or subjected the alien's child to extreme cruelty (without the active participation of the alien in the battery or extreme cruelty); (D) a member of the family of the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of the alien who has battered the alien's child or subjected the alien's child to extreme cruelty when the spouse, parent, son, or daughter consented to or acquiesced in such battery or cruelty and the alien did not actively participate in such battery or cruelty; (E) in the case of an alien subjected to criminal activities listed in section 101(a)(15)(U)(iii), or an alien applying for status under section 101(a)(15)(U), the perpetrator of the criminal activity; (F) in the case of an alien subjected to a severe form of human trafficking or applying for status— (i) under section 101(a)(15)(T), (ii) under section 7105(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of title 22, United States Code, (iii) under section 244(a)(3) of this Act (as in effect prior to March 31, 1999), or (iv) as a VAWA self-petitioner (as defined in section 101(a)(51)), the trafficker or perpetrator; or (G) in the case of an alien who is— (i) a VAWA self petitioner (as defined in section 101(a)(51)), or (ii) an alien described in section 106, 240A(b)(2), 287(h), or 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997), a spouse, parent, son or daughter of the alien or a member of the family of such spouse, parent, son or daughter who battered the alien (or the alien’s child) or subjected the alien (or the alien’s child) to battering or extreme cruelty. . (c) VAWA Confidentiality in removal proceedings Section 239(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting after an alien at the following: or within 500 yards of ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting after supervised visitation center the following: hospital, Federally qualified health center, governmental and nongovernmental child, elder and adult protective services agency, school and head start program, religious or faith-based organization . (d) Expansion of definition of VAWA self-Petitioner Section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(51) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (F), by striking or at the end; (2) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ; ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (H) section 106; and (I) special immigrant juveniles described in section 287(h). . (e) Additional requirements for section 287 (g) agreements Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (11) (A) All agreements (new or renewed) under this subsection executed by the Attorney General after the date of enactment of this subparagraph shall require that an officer or employee of a State or political subdivision of a State performing a function under the agreement shall, as a term of the agreement— (i) comply with policies, procedures and practices established by that State or subdivision that are publicized in the jurisdictions the officer or employee serves; (ii) issue certifications for non-citizen victims under section 101(a)(15)(U); and (iii) comply with and not violate the requirements of section 245B in the same manner and subject to the same sanctions as an employee of the Department of Homeland Security. (B) Not later than 180 days after entering into an agreement under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the State or subdivision shall report to the Department of Homeland Security the following— (i) the number of requests for certification under section 101(a)(15)(U); (ii) the number of U-visa certifications issued; (iii) the number of T-visa endorsements requests received; and (iv) the number of T-visa certifications issued. (C) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit an annual report to Congress listing the name of each State or subdivision and the information provided under subparagraph (B). . IV Training improvements 401. Training (a) Training of immigration judges in the executive office of immigration review Personnel of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the State Department who are in a position to come in contact with alien victims of crime shall be trained in identifying, making determinations regarding and providing for the protection of crime victims who have or may be eligible to apply for relief under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 710 ). Trainings developed under this paragraph shall include information on the range of forms of immigration relief available to help immigrant crime victims and the requirements of VAWA confidentiality 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ). Officials to receive ongoing training include but are not limited to— (1) Department of Justice— (A) immigration judges; (B) the Board of Immigration Appeals; and (C) officials responsible for investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating VAWA confidentiality violations of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ); (2) Department of Homeland Security— (A) the Administrative Appeals Unit employees; (B) VAWA Unit employees; (C) officials responsible for investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating VAWA confidentiality violations of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ); (D) personnel involved in immigration enforcement at Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol; (E) Immigration and Customs Enforcement trial attorneys; and (F) all personnel involved in managing or supervising the VAWA Unit or ICE trial attorneys; and (3) Department of State— (A) consular officials; and (B) officials responsible for coordination of State Department efforts regarding application for relief under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 710 ). (b) Any training program conducted in satisfaction of the requirement of paragraph (a) has been or will be developed with input from and in collaboration nonprofit, nongovernmental experts with experience working with immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. (c) Within 180 days after the effective date of this act, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Department of State shall in consultation with the Office of Policy and Strategy of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall establish program for ongoing training described in paragraph (a) and shall craft and implement policies and protocols on the appropriate handling of cases involving victims described in or who have filed cases under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1999) or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims 14 Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 710 ). All policies and procedures developed pursuant to this section shall be made publically available and posted on the DHS website. (d) Accredited representative-Victim client privilege (1) Extending State victim-advocate privilege laws to accredited representatives It is the Sense of Congress that all States should promulgate victim-advocate privilege laws and that State victim-advocate privilege laws should be implemented in a manner that extends victim-advocate privilege to accredited representatives working for community-based organizations recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals in the representation of victims in cases filed with the Department of Homeland Security, the Board of Immigration Appeals or immigration judges. (2) Regulations amended to offer accredited representative privilege Within 180 days of enactment, the Board of Immigration Appeals shall amend 8 C.F.R. 292.1(a)(4) to extend privilege co-extensive with attorney client privilege to accredited representatives and qualified recognized organizations to whom the Board of Immigration Appeals has provided recognition or accreditation. 402. Services for Trafficking Victims (a) Access to victim’s services (1) Subsection 107(c) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 is amended— (A) by deleting paragraph (2) and replacing it with the following new paragraph: (2) Access to information and services Victims and potential victims of severe forms of trafficking shall have access to information about their legal rights and shall be provided translation services. A list of victim services agencies shall be provided within 24 hours of discovery of a potential victim. Potential victims shall not be placed in any local, State, or Federal jail or detention facility unless it has clearly been ascertained that an individual is not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. ; and (B) in paragraph (3) by deleting Federal law enforcement officials and inserting Any Federal and local law enforcement agents authorized to investigate trafficking in persons crimes . (2) Section 103 of the trafficking victims protection act of 2000 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (15) the term victim services means a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that assists trafficking victims, including trafficking, battered women and sexual assault crisis centers, trafficking and battered women’s shelters, and other trafficking, sexual assault or domestic violence programs, including nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations assisting trafficking victims through the legal process. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Conforming amendments for public and assisted housing Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 1436a ) is amended— (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as such subsection would have read if the amendments to such subsection made by section 3(b) of Public Law 106–504 were made to such subsection rather than to section 214(a) of the Housing Community Development Act of 1980; (2) in subsection (a), as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection— (A) in paragraph (6), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: (7) a qualified alien, as such term is defined in section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1641 ); or ; and (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking (6) and inserting (8) ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting (other than a qualified alien, as such term is defined in section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1641) after any alien . (c) Improving Access to Benefits for Immigrant Victims (1) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Secretary of Department of Agriculture and the and Secretary of the Department of Education, shall develop an information pamphlet, as described in paragraph (2), on legal rights for immigrant victims to access public benefits and distribute and make such pamphlet available as described in paragraph (5). In preparing such materials, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consult with nongovernmental organizations with expertise on the legal rights to public benefits access for immigrant victims of battery, extreme cruelty, sexual assault, and other crimes. (2) Information pamphlet The information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall include information on the following: (A) Definition of Qualified Immigrants eligible for Federal public benefits. (B) Housing rights of qualified immigrant. (C) Federal- and State-funded housing programs open to all immigrants including emergency shelter and transitional housing for up to two years. (D) Qualified immigrant access to post-secondary financial aid, grants and loans. (E) Qualified immigrant access to Federal means tested public benefits including access to— (i) Medicaid; (ii) Medicaid and SCHIP for qualified immigrant children and pregnant women; (iii) food stamps; (iv) food stamps for qualified immigrant children; (v) SSI; (vi) TANF; (vii) child care; and (viii) foster care/adoption assistance, child support services. (F) Legal rights of immigrants to access programs, resources and services that are— (i) necessary to protect life and safety; (ii) medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act; (iii) short-term, non-cash, in-kind emergency disaster relief; (iv) public health assistance for immunizations and treatment for symptoms of communicable diseases; (v) programs for housing or community development assistance or financial assistance administered by the secretary of HUD; (vi) HHS HRSA funded health care programs; and (vii) State-funded benefits. (G) Resources through which victims can obtain referrals to programs in their community and/or State that provide advocacy, social services, legal services and other supportive services to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse or crime victims. (3) Translation In order to best serve the language groups having the greatest concentration of immigrants seeking public benefits, the information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall, subject to subparagraph (B), be translated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services into foreign languages that at a minimum include the top 15 languages of legal permanent residents and shall be responsible for reviewing these languages every 5 years and adding additional languages accordingly such other languages as the Secretary of State, in the Secretary’s discretion, may specify. (4) Availability and distribution The information pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be made available and distributed as follows: (A) The Federal agencies described in subparagraph (C) shall distribute the pamphlet developed under subparagraph (1) to all— (i) agency grantees; (ii) State agencies responsible for granting Federal public benefits; and (iii) public housing authorities. (B) Posting on Federal Websites The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be accessibly posted on the Websites of each of the Federal Government agencies listed in subparagraph (C). (C) Responsible Federal agencies (i) Department of Health and Human Services; (ii) Department of Agriculture; (iii) Department of Housing and Urban Development; (iv) Department of Education; and (v) Department of Homeland Security. (5) Deadline for pamphlet development and distribution The pamphlet developed under paragraph (1) shall be distributed and made available (including in the languages specified under paragraph (4)) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section apply to applications for public benefits and public benefits provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act without regard to whether regulations to carry out such amendments are implemented. 403. Encouraging Custody determinations and VAWA Confidentiality protections in State courts Subtitle J of title IV of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 14043 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) of section 41002, by inserting (including under 8 U.S.C. 1367 ), U-visa certification under the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 214(p), after confidentiality ; and (2) in section 41003— (A) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (C), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (3) Priority should given to applicants in which the grantee’s trainings and organizational policies, practices, procedures, and rules encourage judges issuing protection orders to include child custody provisions in the protection order when the parties before the court have a child in common. . 404. Improving language access to services provided under the violence against women’s act of 1994 for persons with limited English proficiency (a) Goals (1) To improve access to programs, activities, and services for victims of violence and other individuals who, as a result of national origin, are limited in their English proficiency. (2) To ensure that the programs, activities, and services for victims of violence that are normally provided in English are accessible to victims and other individuals with Limited English Proficiency and thus do not discriminate on the basis of national origin in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and its implementing regulations. (3) To confirm that violation of language access rights for Limited English Proficient individuals is a violation of the protections against discrimination based on national origin protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (4) To restore the right of Limited English Proficient individuals to a private right of action to enforce all Title VI protection including disparate impact protections. (5) To provide a statutory definition of limited English proficient that is consistent with the definition set forth by the DOJ LEP Guidance, 67 Fed. Reg. 41455, 41459 (June 18, 2002). (b) Definition Limited English Proficient— (1) Limited English Proficient means individuals who— (A) who do not speak English as their primary language; and (B) who have a limited ability to (i) read; (ii) write; (iii) speak; or (iv) understand English. (2) If an individual described in subsection (A) meets any one of the requirements of subsections (B)(i), B(ii), B(iii), or B(iv) the individual is limited English proficient without regard to the fact that the individual may speak some English. (c) Enforcement with regard to government entities (1) Civil Actions for Injunctive Relief (A) Victims aggrieved; intervention by Attorney General; legal representation; commencement of action without payment of fees, costs, or security Whenever there are reasonable grounds to believe that a Federal, State or local government entity has denied a person access to programs, activities, or services on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a civil action for preventive relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order, may be instituted by the person aggrieved and, upon timely application, the Attorney General may intervene in such civil action. Upon application by the complainant and in such circumstances as the court may deem just, the court may appoint an attorney for such complainant and may authorize the commencement of the civil action without the payment of fees, costs, or security. (B) Attorney’s fees; liability of United States for costs In any action commenced pursuant to this subchapter, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs, and the United States shall be liable for costs the same as a private person. (C) State or local enforcement proceedings; notification of State or local authority; stay of Federal proceedings In the case of an alleged act or practice prohibited by this subchapter which occurs in a State, or political subdivision of a State, no civil action may be brought under subsection (a) of this section before the expiration of thirty days after written notice of such alleged act or practice has been given to the appropriate State or local authority by registered mail or in person, provided that the court may stay proceedings in such civil action pending the termination of State or local enforcement proceedings. (D) (i) Civil rights act of 1964 Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) is amended— (I) by striking No and inserting (a) No ; and (II) by adding at the end the following: (b) (1) (A) Discrimination (including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) based on disparate impact is established under this title only if— (i) a person aggrieved by discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (referred to in this title as an aggrieved person ) demonstrates that an entity subject to this title (referred to in this title as a covered entity ) has a policy or practice that causes a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, or national origin and the covered entity fails to demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or (ii) the aggrieved person demonstrates (consistent with the demonstration required under title VII with respect to an alternative employment practice ) that a less discriminatory alternative policy or practice exists, and the covered entity refuses to adopt such alternative policy or practice. . (2) Civil Actions by the Attorney General (A) Complaint Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a Federal, State or local government entity or any employee or group of employees is engaged in a pattern or practice of denying access to programs, activities, or services provided to victims under the Violence Against Women’s Act of 1994 or under any other State or Federal law, on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and that the pattern or practice is of such a nature and is intended to deny access to programs, activities, or services provided to victims on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States by filing with it a complaint— (i) signed by the Attorney General (or in the Attorney General’s absence the Acting Attorney General); (ii) setting forth facts pertaining to such pattern or practice; and (iii) requesting such relief, including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or other order against the person or persons responsible for such pattern or practice, as he deems necessary to insure the full availability of programs, activities, and services provided under the to limited English proficient victims. (B) In order to ensure full enforcement under this section, the provisions of this section do not limit the ability of the Attorney General to use existing authority to bring litigation and to enforce Title VI by any another other means available to him or her under the law. (3) Jurisdiction; three-judge district court for cases of general public importance: hearing, determination, expedition of action, review by Supreme Court; single judge district court: hearing, determination, expedition of action (A) The district courts of the United States shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction in proceedings instituted pursuant to this section, and in any such proceeding the Attorney General may file with the clerk of such court a request that a court of three judges be convened to hear and determine the case. Such request by the Attorney General shall be accompanied by a certificate that, in his opinion, the case is of general public importance. A copy of the certificate and request for a three-judge court shall be immediately furnished by such clerk to the chief judge of the circuit (or in his absence, the presiding circuit judge of the circuit) in which the case is pending. Upon receipt of such request it shall be the duty of the chief judge of the circuit or the presiding circuit judge, as the case may be, to designate immediately three judges in such circuit, of whom at least one shall be a circuit judge and another of whom shall be a district judge of the court in which the proceeding was instituted, to hear and determine such case, and it shall be the duty of the judges so designated to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date, to participate in the hearing and determination thereof, and to cause the case to be in every way expedited. An appeal from the final judgment of such court will lie to the Supreme Court. (B) If no three-judge panel has been requested, the handling of the case shall be expedited. It shall be the duty of the chief judge of the district (or in his absence, the acting chief judge) in which the case is pending to immediately designate a judge in such district to hear and determine the case. In the event that no judge in the district is available to hear and determine the case, the chief judge of the district, or the acting chief judge, as the case may be, shall certify this fact to the chief judge of the circuit (or in his absence, the acting chief judge) who shall then designate a district or circuit judge of the circuit to hear and determine the case. It shall be the duty of the judge designated pursuant to this section to assign the case for hearing at the earliest practicable date and to cause the case to be in every way expedited. (d) Enforcement with regard to governmental and non-Governmental entities (1) Language access plans required— (A) all recipients of Federal grant funding shall provide a copy of the agency’s language access plan to the Federal agency that provided their grant no later than one year after receipt of funding; and (B) a copy of the agency's language access plan shall be submitted as an attachment along with the first grant report due to the Federal grant maker falling after the date of the six-month anniversary of the grant award. (2) Language access plan must address at a minimum the following: (A) The types of language services available. (B) How staff can obtain those services. (C) How to respond to LEP callers. (D) How to respond to written communications from LEP individuals. (E) How to respond to LEP individuals who have in-person contact with recipient staff. (F) How to ensure competency of interpreter and translation services. (G) How staff will receive training on the requirements of the policy. (H) How the agency provides outreach and notice of the language services available. (I) How to respond to complaints by LEP individuals. (J) How the plan will be monitored and updated. (3) Revocation of Funding (A) Whenever the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reasonable cause to believe that any grant recipient is engaged in a pattern or practice of denying access to programs, activities, or services provided to victims on the basis of their limited English Proficiency and in violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the DOJ or HHS shall require the grant recipient to prepare a plan demonstrating how it to improve access to its government-funded programs, activities, and services for victims with limited English Proficiency. Each plan shall include the steps the grant recipient will take to ensure that eligible limited English Proficiency persons can meaningfully access the grantee’s programs, activities, and services. If such a grantee fails to develop an acceptable plan with 120 days of the request, the DOJ or HHS may revoke that grantee’s funding. (B) The requirement provided by subsection (1) are in addition to the requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. 2000d–1. (4) All recipients and subrecipients of Federal grants shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibiting race, color, and national origin discrimination including language access for limited English proficient persons and for persons without regard to their alienage status. (e) Nondiscrimination All relief and assistance activities, including justice system assistance and immigration relief, offered to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, elder abuse and human trafficking shall be accomplished in an equitable and impartial manner, without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, or, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, alienage status, or economic status. (f) Interpreters for court proceedings under this section (1) Civil actions In any civil action brought pursuant to this section, the court shall be required to provide a foreign language interpreter. (2) Conforming amendments The Court Interpreters Act of 1978, 28 U.S.C. 1827 is amended by adding at the end the following: Interpreters shall be provided in court proceedings brought to enforce section 404 of the Violence Against Women Act of 2011 for civil actions brought by an individual or the United States. . V Access To Services 501. Ensuring issuance of U- and T-visa certifications and access to services (a) Grant conditions Section 40002 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 13925 ) is amended in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: (12) Civil Rights (A) Nondiscrimination No person in the United States shall on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, alienage status, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18, United States Code), sexual orientation, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103–322; 108 Stat. 1902), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–386 ; 114 Stat. 1491), the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (title IX of Public Law 109–162 ; 119 Stat. 3080), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Office on Violence Against Women. (B) Exception If gender segregation or gender-specific programming is necessary to the essential operation of a program, nothing in this paragraph shall prevent any such program or activity from consideration of an individual’s gender. In such circumstances, alternative reasonable accommodations are sufficient to meet the requirements of this paragraph. (C) Discrimination The provisions of paragraphs (2) through (4) of section 809(c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3789d(c) ) apply to violations of subparagraph (A). (D) Construction Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed, interpreted, or applied to supplant, displace, preempt, or otherwise diminish the responsibilities and liabilities under other State or Federal civil rights law, whether statutory or common. (13) Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 An entity applying for funding under this title shall certify to the Office on Violence Against Women that the entity will comply with their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including taking reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to its programs and activities by persons who are limited in their English proficiency, in order to avoid discrimination on the basis of national origin. (14) Content of applications All grant applications submitted for funding shall contain documentation in the text of the grant application and a line item in the budget that provides for language access to the services being provided or documentation about local demographics justifying why the budget does not address language access. . (b) STOP grants (1) Development of training Section 2001(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796gg(b) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (13), by striking and at the end of subparagraph (D); (B) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding after paragraph (14) the following new paragraph: (15) the development and implementation of procedures, policies, or protocols and training within courts, prosecutors’ offices, and law enforcement agencies to ensure that agency personnel have received training on and are not encouraging, promoting or facilitating the violation of Section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ) and that agencies receiving funding are issuing certifications in U-visa and T-visa cases for victims applying for relief under Section 101(a)(15)(T) and (U) of Immigration and Nationality Act. . (2) Funding priority Section 2001(d) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796gg(d) ) is amended by inserting at the end the following: (5) Priority in funding shall be given to programs whose applications demonstrate that the applicant has or is willing to implement within 6 month after receipt of funding protocols, policies, or practices that— (A) ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166; (B) ensure that the agency does not violate, facilitate or encourage the violation of VAWA confidentiality as defined in section 387 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ); and (C) result in the agency issuing certifications for noncitizen victims applying for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(U) or 101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if the applicant agency is eligible to sign certifications in T- or U-visa cases. . (c) Grants To encourage arrest policies (1) Grant authority Section 2101(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796hh(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (14) To develop or strengthen policies, protocols and training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judiciary in recognizing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting instances of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking against immigrant victims, including the appropriate use of T and U visas ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) (T) and (U)) and providing training on and are not encouraging, promoting or facilitating the violation of Section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ). (15) To develop or strengthen policies, protocols, and training for law enforcement, prosecutors and the judiciary on language access under Executive Order No. 13166 65 Fed. Reg. 50, 121 (Aug. 16, 2000). . (2) Eligibility Section 2101(c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796hh(c) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (6) Priority in funding shall be given to programs whose applications demonstrate that the applicant has or is willing to implement within 6 months after receipt of funding protocols, policies, or practices that— (A) ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166; (B) ensure that the agency does not violate, facilitate or encourage the violation of VAWA confidentiality as defined in section 387 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ); and (C) result in the agency issuing certifications for noncitizen victims applying for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(U) or 101(a)(15)(T) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if the applicant agency is eligible to sign certifications in T- or U-visa cases. . (d) Transitional housing assistance grants Section 40299 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 13975 ) is amended in subsection (d)(2)(B) by— (1) inserting — (i) after provide assurances that ; and (2) adding at the end the following: (ii) applicants are able to prove eligibility for the housing program funded under this grant using any credible evidence (as defined in section 204(a)(1)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(J))); and (iii) the program serves underserved victims and is compliant with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Executive Order 13166 (65 Fed. Reg. 50, 121). . (e) Campus grants available for victims with limited English proficiency Section 304 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 14045b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(4), by inserting and language access to such services after physiological counseling, ; (2) in subsection (c)(2)(C), by inserting proportion, demographics, and language needs of international students, after demographics of the population, ; and (3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting translation, after technical, . 502. VAWA unit adjudications (a) Transfer of all VAWA confidentiality and VAWA-Related cases to the VAWA unit Section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (52) Applications under sections 101(a)(51), 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 106, section 216(c)(4), and parole for children of VAWA cancellation recipients and the full range of adjudications related to such cases including adjustments, work authorizations, parole, fax-back benefits authorizations, employment verification, and naturalization, for applicants and derivative beneficiaries shall be adjudicated at the VAWA Unit of Vermont Service Center. . (b) Authorization of appropriations (1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary to provide for the Violence Against Women Act Unit at the Vermont Service Center of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services which shall be responsible for processing consistent with VAWA confidentiality requirements the full range of adjudications, adjustments, work authorizations, parole, fax-back benefits and employment verification, and naturalization, for applicants and derivative beneficiaries related to VAWA self-petitions (INA section 101(a)(51); T visas (INA section 101(a)(15)(T), U visas (INA section 101(a)(15)(U); battered spouse waivers (INA section 216(c)(4)); abused immigrant work authorizations (INA section 106) and parole for children of VAWA cancellation recipients ( Public Law 103–222 , reauthorized Public Laws 106–326, 108–193; 109–162; 109–164) and any other VAWA confidentiality protected matters. Nothing in this section shall preclude DHS placement at the VAWA Unit of other victim related adjudications. Subject the authority of immigration judges adjudicate adjustment of status applications from aliens in proceedings who have been granted VAWA self-petition, T visas or U visas, no official in the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice is authorized to adjudicate any matter related that is directed by this section to be determined by the VAWA Unit. (2) The Department of Homeland Security shall include in its budget each year a specific line item describing funding included to support the VAWA Unit. 503. Victims of Crime Act improvements (a) Crime victim compensation Section 1403(b)(4) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 ( 42 U.S.C. 10602(b)(4) ) is amended by inserting or non-citizens of the United States after nonresidents of the State . (b) Crime victim assistance Section 1404 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10603) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking spousal abuse, and inserting domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, elder abuse, ; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting (i) are based on the definition of underserved populations as defined in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 42 U.S.C. 13925(a) ), and (ii) after implement this section that ; (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: (C) ensure that programs receiving funds are open to crime victims on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to language proficiency or alienage status. ; (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking and after the semicolon; (B) by moving subparagraph (F) two ems to the left, and by striking the period at the end of such subparagraph and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) does not discriminate against, and offers services and assistance to, victims who do not unreasonably refuse to provide assistance in a criminal investigation or prosecution. For purposes of this paragraph the definition of do not unreasonably refuse to provide assistance shall be the same as the used under section 245(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(m)). ; (3) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking and after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking victim service organizations and all that follows and inserting victim service organizations, legal services programs, and coalitions to improve outreach and services to victims of crime, including immigrant, limited English proficient, and underserved victims; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (D) for improving language access to victim services and the civil, criminal, immigration, and family justice systems. ; and (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: (C) assistance in participating in criminal, civil, family, and immigration justice system proceedings relating to prevention of, obtaining relief from, escaping, ameliorating the effects of, or offering future protection against, victimization; and ; and (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting , and assistance to crime victims in obtaining protection orders and in obtaining immigration relief after of crime . 504. Research on violence against women (a) In general Each of the research grant programs listed in subsection (b) shall include as a purpose and permitted use of Federal funding research— (1) on victimization by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and elder abuse including dynamics; (2) intervention, impact, prevention, and effectiveness of— (A) victim services; (B) the civil and criminal justice system; (C) health care; (D) mental health care; (E) immigration relief; (F) legal assistance; and (G) other interventions; (3) outcomes for victims; and (4) victim’s access to services and protections, including the needs of underserved, immigrant and limited English proficient victims. (b) Application Subsection (a) shall apply to research under the following: (1) National Institute of Justice Section 202(c)(2) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3722 ). (2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Study by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Section 402(a) of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 280b–4(a) ). (3) Interpersonal violence within families and among acquaintances Section 393 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280b–1a ). (4) Agency for healthcare research and quality—research, evaluations, and demonstration projects on health care for priority populations Subparagraph (B) of section 901(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299(c)(1)). (5) Research on health disparities Section 903 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 299a–1 ). (6) Substance abuse and mental health services administration—office for substance abuse prevention Subsection (b) of section 515 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–21(b) ). (7) Center for mental health services Section 520 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–31(b) ). (8) National Institute of Drug Abuse Subsection (b) of section 464L of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285o ). (9) National drug abuse research centers Subparagraph (F) of section 464N of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285o–2(c)(2) ). (10) National Institute of Mental Health Paragraph (2) of section 464R(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 285p(e) ). (11) Office of research on womens health Subsection (b) of section 486 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 287d ). (12) Office of research on womens health advisory committee Paragraph (4) of section 486(d) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 287d ). VI Marriage Visa Protections 601. Protections for a fiancée or fiancé of a citizen (a) In general Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking crime. and inserting crime described in paragraph (3)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in paragraph (3)(B)(i). ; (B) in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)— (i) by striking a consular officer and inserting the Secretary of Homeland Security ; and (ii) by striking the officer and inserting the Secretary ; and (C) in paragraph (3)(B)(i), by striking abuse, and stalking. and inserting abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime. ; and (2) in subsection (r)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking crime. and inserting crime described in paragraph (5)(B) and information on any permanent protection or restraining order issued against the petitioner related to any specified crime described in subsection (5)(B)(i). ; and (B) by amending paragraph (4)(B)(ii) to read as follows: (ii) To notify the beneficiary as required by clause (i), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide such notice to the Secretary of State for inclusion in the mailing to the beneficiary described in section 833(a)(5)(A)(i) of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (8 U.S.C. 1375a(a)(5)(A)(i)). ; and (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), by striking abuse, and stalking. and inserting abuse, stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime. . (b) Provision of information to K nonimmigrants Section 833 of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 ( 8 U.S.C. 1375a ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(5)(A)— (A) in clause (iii)— (i) by striking State any and inserting State, for inclusion in the mailing described in clause (i), any ; and (ii) by striking the last sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (iv) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a background check of the National Crime Information Center’s Protection Order Database on each petitioner for a visa under subsection (d) or (r) of section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ). Any appropriate information obtained from such background check— (I) shall accompany the criminal background information provided by the Secretary of Homeland Security to the Secretary of State and shared by the Secretary of State with a beneficiary of a petition referred to in clause (iii); and (II) shall not be used or disclosed for any other purpose unless expressly authorized by law. (v) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall create a cover sheet or other mechanism to accompany the information required to be provided to an applicant for a visa under subsection (d) or (r) of section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) by clauses (i) through (iv) of this paragraph or by clauses (i) and (ii) of subsection (r)(4)(B) of such section 214, that calls to the applicant’s attention— (I) whether the petitioner disclosed a protection order, a restraining order, or criminal history information on the visa petition; (II) the criminal background information and information about any protection order obtained by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the petitioner in the course of adjudicating the petition; and (III) whether the information the petitioner disclosed on the visa petition regarding any previous petitions filed under subsection (d) or (r) of such section 214 is consistent with the information in the multiple visa tracking database of the Department of Homeland Security, as described in subsection (r)(4)(A) of such section 214. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking or after orders and inserting and . 602. Regulation of international marriage brokers (a) Implementation of the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 (1) Findings Congress finds the following: (A) The International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 (subtitle D of Public Law 109–162 ; 119 Stat. 3066) has not been fully implemented with regard to investigating and prosecuting violations of the law, and for other purposes. (B) Six years after Congress enacted the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 to regulate the activities of the hundreds of for-profit international marriage brokers operating in the United States, the Attorney General has not determined which component of the Department of Justice will investigate and prosecute violations of such Act. (2) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report that includes the following: (A) The name of the component of the Department of Justice responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of the International Marriage Broker Act of 2005 (subtitle D of Public Law 109–162 ; 119 Stat. 3066) and the amendments made by this Act. (B) A description of the policies and procedures of the Attorney General for consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State in investigating and prosecuting such violations. (b) Technical Correction Section 833(a)(2)(H) of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 ( 8 U.S.C. 1375a(a)(2)(H) ) is amended by striking Federal and State sex offender public registries and inserting the National Sex Offender Public Website . (c) Regulation of international marriage brokers Section 833(d) of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 ( 8 U.S.C. 1375a(d) ) is amended— (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: (1) Prohibition on marketing of or to children (A) In general An international marriage broker shall not provide any individual or entity with the personal contact information, photograph, or general information about the background or interests of any individual under the age of 18. (B) Compliance To comply with the requirements of subparagraph (A), an international marriage broker shall— (i) obtain a valid copy of each foreign national client’s birth certificate or other proof of age document issued by an appropriate government entity; (ii) indicate on such certificate or document the date it was received by the international marriage broker; (iii) retain the original of such certificate or document for 7 years after such date of receipt; and (iv) produce such certificate or document upon request to an appropriate authority charged with the enforcement of this paragraph. ; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(i)— (i) in the heading, by striking registries .— and inserting website .— ; and (ii) by striking Registry or State sex offender public registry, and inserting Website, ; (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking permanent civil and inserting final ; and (C) in subparagraph (B)(ii)— (i) by inserting or endangerment, elder abuse or neglect or exploitation after child abuse or neglect ; and (ii) by striking or stalking. and inserting stalking, or an attempt to commit any such crime. ; (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (i), by striking Registry, or of the relevant State sex offender public registry for any State not yet participating in the National Sex Offender Public Registry, in which the United States client has resided during the previous 20 years, and inserting Website ; and (ii) in clause (iii)(II), by striking background information collected by the international marriage broker under paragraph (2)(B); and inserting signed certification and accompanying documentation or attestation regarding the background information collected under paragraph (2)(B); ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (C); (4) in paragraph (5)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking A penalty may be imposed under clause (i) by the Attorney General only and inserting At the discretion of the Attorney General, a penalty may be imposed under clause (i) either by a Federal judge, or by the Attorney General ; (B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (B) Federal criminal penalties (i) Failure of international marriage brokers to comply with obligations Except as provided in clause (ii), an international marriage broker that, in circumstances in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States— (I) except as provided in subclause (II), violates (or attempts to violate) paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both; or (II) knowingly violates or attempts to violate paragraphs (1), (2), (3), or (4) shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (ii) Misuse of information A person who knowingly discloses, uses, or causes to be used any information obtained by an international marriage broker as a result of a requirement under paragraph (2) or (3) for any purpose other than the disclosures required under paragraph (3) shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (iii) Fraudulent failures of United States clients to make required self-disclosures A person who knowingly and with intent to defraud another person outside the United States in order to recruit, solicit, entice, or induce that other person into entering a dating or matrimonial relationship, makes false or fraudulent representations regarding the disclosures described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subsection (d)(2)(B), including by failing to make any such disclosures, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (iv) Relationship to other penalties The penalties provided in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) are in addition to any other civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law to which a person may be subject for the misuse of information, including misuse to threaten, intimidate, or harass any individual. (v) Construction Nothing in this paragraph or paragraph (3) or (4) may be construed to prevent the disclosure of information to law enforcement or pursuant to a court order. ; and (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting including equitable remedies. ; (5) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and (6) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) Enforcement (A) Authority The Attorney General shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this section, including the prosecution of civil and criminal penalties provided for by this section. (B) Consultation The Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice to develop policies and public education designed to promote enforcement of this section. . (d) GAO study and report Section 833(f) of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 ( 8 U.S.C. 1375a(f) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking study and report .— and inserting studies and reports .— ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) Continuing impact study and report (A) Study The Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the continuing impact of the implementation of this section and of section of 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) on the process for granting K nonimmigrant visas, including specifically a study of the items described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). (B) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 , the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A). (C) Data collection The Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State shall collect and maintain the data necessary for the Comptroller General to conduct the study required by paragraph (1)(A). . VII Sexual abuse in prisons 701. Sexual abuse in custodial settings (a) Suits by prisoners Section 7(e) of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1997e(e) ) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: or the commission of a sexual act (as defined in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code) . (b) United States as defendant Section 1346(b)(2) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: or the commission of a sexual act (as defined in section 2246 of title 18) . (c) Adoption and effect of national standards Section 8 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ( 42 U.S.C. 15607 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Applicability to detention facilities operated by the department of homeland security (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish a final rule adopting national standards for the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of rape and sexual assault in facilities that maintain custody of aliens detained for a violation of the immigrations laws of the United States. (2) Applicability The standards adopted under paragraph (1) shall apply to detention facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security and to detention facilities operated under contract with the Department. (3) Compliance The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (A) assess compliance with the standards adopted under paragraph (1) on a regular basis; and (B) include the results of the assessments in performance evaluations of facilities completed by the Department of Homeland Security. (4) Considerations In adopting standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall give due consideration to the recommended national standards provided by the Commission under section 7(e). (5) Definition As used in this section, the term detention facilities operated under contract with the Department includes, but is not limited to, contract detention facilities and detention facilities operated through an intergovernmental service agreement with the Department of Homeland Security. (d) Applicability to custodial facilities operated by the department of health and human services (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish a final rule adopting national standards for the detection, prevention, reduction, and punishment of rape and sexual assault in facilities that maintain custody of unaccompanied alien children (as defined in section 462(g) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 279(g))). (2) Applicability The standards adopted under paragraph (1) shall apply to facilities operated by the Department of Health and Human Services and to facilities operated under contract with the Department. (3) Compliance The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (A) assess compliance with the standards adopted under paragraph (1) on a regular basis; and (B) include the results of the assessments in performance evaluations of facilities completed by the Department of Health and Human Services. (4) Considerations In adopting standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall give due consideration to the recommended national standards provided by the Commission under section 7(e). . VIII Data collection 801. Annual report on immigration applications made by victims of abuse (a) In general Not later than December 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that includes the following: (1) The number of aliens who— (A) submitted an application for nonimmigrant status under paragraph (15)(T)(i), (15)(U)(i), or (51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) during the preceding fiscal year; (B) were granted such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year; or (C) were denied such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year. (2) The mean amount of time and median amount of time to adjudicate an application for such nonimmigrant status during such fiscal year. (3) The mean amount of time and median amount of time between the receipt of an application for such nonimmigrant status and the issuance of work authorization to an eligible applicant during the preceding fiscal year. (4) The number of aliens granted continued presence in the United States under section 107(c)(3) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7105(c)(3) ) during the preceding fiscal year. (5) A description of any actions being taken to reduce the adjudication and processing time, while ensuring the safe and competent processing, of an application described in paragraph (1) or a request for continued presence referred to in paragraph (4). (6) The numbers of adjudicators and managers working in the VAWA Unit, the length each has served on the unit, and the years of experience each has on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and crime victimization issues. (7) A description of the training VAWA Unit adjudicators and managers received that fiscal year on domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and crime victimization and VAWA confidentiality issues. (8) A description of the training Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Boarder Patrol enforcement agents and Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement trial attorneys and chief counsel mandatorily receive and optionally receive on— (A) VAWA confidentiality; (B) screening to identify immigrants eligible for— (i) humanitarian release; (ii) favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion; or (iii) U visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions or other forms of VAWA confidentiality protected relief; (C) the Department of Homeland Security broadcast message on VAWA confidentiality and the Central Index System’s new 384 class of admission code; (D) U-visa certification and T-visa endorsement by Department of Homeland Security officials and State law enforcement; and (E) collaboration with local law enforcement and victim services programs on VAWA self-petitioning, VAWA cancellation of removal, U-visa and T-visa cases. (9) The number of VAWA confidentiality violation complaints filed including— (A) the data on the types of complaints filed; (B) each division in which the employee works against whom the complaint was filed; (C) the outcome, including any action taken on the complaint; (D) the mean and median time between receipt of the complaint and culmination of action on the complaint; and (E) the report shall not include any personally identifying information about the complainant, the person against whom the complaint was filed, or any witnesses. (10) The degree of compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, as amended by this Act, achieved by each detention facility operated by the Department of Homeland Security and each detention facility operated under contract with the Department during the preceding fiscal year. (11) The number of reports alleging sexual abuse filed at each detention facility operated by the Department of Homeland Security and each detention facility operated under contract with the Department during the preceding fiscal year, including an indication of the number of reports sustained at each facility. (b) Reporting requirement Not later than December 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Legal Services Corporation shall submit a report to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on the Judiciary identifying the following: (1) Steps taken to consult with and include programs serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, population specific programs, culturally specific programs, and representatives from underserved populations in community consultations used to determine what services each Legal Services Corporation funded program provides. (2) Steps taken by the Corporation to implement and provide training to programs funded by the Corporation on the provisions of section 104 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. (3) The number and proportion of programs receiving funding from the Corporation that have implemented policies and procedures (including those for intake and screening) designed to ensure that victims described in section 104 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 are able to access legal assistance from the program. (c) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study— (1) on the impact of section 384 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) ( 8 U.S.C. 1367 ) and section 239(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1) ) and the VAWA confidentiality protections generally, including in particular— (A) the annual number of aliens receiving certification subject to 239(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229(e)(1) ); and (B) the annual number of aliens described in section 384 of IIRAIRA and cases contained in the computerized section 384 confidentiality system who— (i) have been issued notices to appear by the Department of Homeland Security; (ii) have pending cases in immigration proceedings; (iii) have orders of removal issued against them; (iv) have been issued immigration detainers; or (v) have been placed in detention by the Department of Homeland Security; (2) that examines the extent to which the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and local law enforcement agencies participating in the program under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, have implemented policies, practices, or protocols that— (A) screen for victimization, eligibility for humanitarian release, and eligibility for relief under sections 101(a)(15)(T), 101(a)(15)(U), 101(a)(27)(J), 101(a)(51), 106, 240A(b)(2), 244(a)(3) (as in effect on March 31, 1997) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or section 107(b)(1)(E)(i)(II)(bb) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 710); (B) provide potential victims with information about the forms of immigration relief listed in subparagraph (A); (C) result in T- and U-visa certification; and (D) are designed to ensure that immigrant victims are not subjected to immigration enforcement related to the perpetrator’s actions or communications; (3) that reports on the number of section 298(g) jurisdictions that have memoranda of understanding with the Secretary of Homeland Security requiring practices that result in T- and U-visa certifications and compliance with VAWA confidentiality protections by officers and departments participating in the section 287(g) program; and (4) that reports on the proportion of Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies that— (A) have designated an individual to sign U-visa certifications; (B) have U-visa certification policies or protocols; and (C) have received training in— (i) U-visa certification; and (ii) T-visa endorsement. (d) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of the study conducted under subsection (b). (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 802. Data collection and reporting (a) Annual report to Congress Not later than December 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on the Judiciary a report stating— (1) the number of persons (primary applicants and derivative beneficiaries, total and by State) who have applied for, been granted, or been denied a visa or a petition, adjustment of status, work authorization, parole, naturalization or otherwise provided status under paragraphs (15)(T)(i), (15)(U)(i), (27)(J), and (51) of section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ) and section 106 of such Act, during the preceding fiscal year; (2) the number of requests for further evidence issued for each case type described in subparagraph (1) during the preceding fiscal year; (3) the mean and median time in which it takes to adjudicate applications for relief, and adjustments of status submitted under subparagraph (T)(i) or (U)(i), of section 101(a)(15), section 101(a)(27)(J), section 101(a)(51), and section 106 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ) during the preceding fiscal year; (4) the mean and median time between the receipt of applications for visas submitted under subparagraph (T) or (U) of section 101(a)(15), section 101(a)(27)(J), or section 101(a)(51) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 ) and the issuance of work authorization to eligible applicants during the preceding fiscal year; (5) the number of victims granted continued presence in the United States under section 107(c)(3) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 during the preceding fiscal year; and (6) any efforts being taken to reduce the adjudication and processing time, while ensuring the safe and competent processing of the applications described in subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section. |
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113 HR 630 IH: Postal Service Protection Act of 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-13
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 630
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. DeFazio
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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, and in addition to the Committee on the
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Judiciary
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A BILL
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To recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, place restrictions on the closure of postal facilities, create incentives for innovation for the United States Postal Service, to maintain levels of postal service, and for other purposes.
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Short title; table of contents
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This Act may be cited as the
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Postal Service Protection Act of 2013
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(b)
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Table of contents
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Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
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Title I—Retirement annuity obligation recalculation and restoration
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Sec. 101. Modified methodology.
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Sec. 102. Relating to a postal surplus.
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Sec. 103. Treatment of certain surplus retirement contributions.
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Sec. 104. Elimination of requirement to pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund.
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Sec. 105. Effective date; rule of construction.
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Title II—Restrictions on postal facility closures
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Sec. 201. Modified procedures.
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Sec. 202. Definitions.
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Title III—Incentives for innovation
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Sec. 301. Authority to offer nonpostal services and products.
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Sec. 302. Wine and beer shipping.
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Sec. 303. Innovation and accountability.
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Title IV—Maintaining levels of service
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Sec. 401. Six-day delivery.
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Sec. 402. Service standards for market-dominant products.
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Title V—Elimination of annual limitation on increases in rates for market-dominant products
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Sec. 501. Elimination of annual limitation.
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I
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Retirement annuity obligation recalculation and restoration
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101.
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Modified methodology
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(a)
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In general
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Section 8348(h)
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To the extent that a determination under paragraph (1), relating to benefits attributable to civilian employment with the United States Postal Service, is based on a provision of law described in subparagraph (C), the determination shall be made in accordance with that provision and any otherwise applicable provisions of law, subject to the following:
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(i)
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The
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average pay
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used in the case of any individual shall be a single amount, determined in accordance with section 8331(4), taking into account the rates of basic pay in effect for the individual during the periods of creditable service performed by the individual. Nothing in this subsection shall be considered to permit or require—
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1 determination of average pay with respect to service performed with the United States Postal Service; and
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a separate determination of average pay with respect to service performed with its predecessor entity in function.
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(ii)
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In determining the portion of an annuity attributable to civilian employment with the United States Postal Service, with respect to any period of employment with the United States Postal Service that follows any other period of employment creditable under section 8332 (without regard to whether the employment was with an entity referred to in clause (i)(II)), the total service of an employee for purposes of any provision of law described in subparagraph (C) shall be the sum of—
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(I)
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any period of employment with the United States Postal Service; and
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any period of employment creditable under section 8332 that precedes the period described in subclause (I).
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(i)
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Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Office shall determine (or, if applicable, redetermine) the amount of the Postal surplus or supplemental liability as of the close of the fiscal year most recently ending before that date of enactment, in conformance with the methodology required under subparagraph (A).
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(ii)
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If the result of the determination or redetermination under clause (i) is a surplus, the Office may transfer the amount of the surplus, or any portion of the amount of the surplus, at the request of the United States Postal Service, to—
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the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a; and
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(bb)
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the Postal Service Fund established under
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section 2003
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If a determination or redetermination under clause (i) for a fiscal year is made before a determination under paragraph (2)(B) is made with respect to the fiscal year, the Office may not make a determination under paragraph (2)(B) with respect to the fiscal year.
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(C)
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The provisions of law described in this subparagraph are—
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(i)
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the first sentence of section 8339(a); and
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(ii)
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section 8339(d)(1).
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(b)
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Coordination provisions
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(1)
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Determination of amount payable
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Section 8909a
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(e)
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Office shall determine the amount payable by the Postal Service under subsection (d) in any fiscal year ending on or before September 30, 2013, without regard to the requirements under section 8348(h)(4).
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.
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(2)
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<header>
Rule of construction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this Act shall affect the amount of any benefits otherwise payable from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to any individual.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC7302C6D0A9747ABBBDB6A5511ED09DC">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Technical and conforming amendment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The heading for
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8909a">
section 8909a
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking
<quote>
<header-in-text level="section" style="USC">
Benefit
</header-in-text>
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="section" style="USC">
Benefits
</header-in-text>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5A2CF7AF7C5A45809111C76AF7F4E151" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
102.
</enum>
<header>
Relating to a postal surplus
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8348">
Section 8348(h)(2)(C)
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H1F060580789A47EEB8FE051B716839DF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting
<quote>
2021,
</quote>
after
<quote>
2015,
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H88CB7405195148AD89173DD8031BF3D0">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by striking
<quote>
if the result is
</quote>
and all that follows through
<quote>
terminated.
</quote>
and inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H75BDCD98E8BD43A5BBC1647262B012F0" style="OLC">
<text>
if the result is a surplus—
</text>
<clause id="H0D07C5C5A0074059900B0E5DA9C2AF59" indent="up2">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
that amount, or any portion of that amount, may be transferred at the request of the United States Postal Service to—
</text>
<subclause id="H5997E8430EF44A5EBA32D156EC436468">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H838D8206B18F46D3A6A5B339FE756D02">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Fund established under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/2003">
section 2003
</external-xref>
of title 39; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H4233B4B3F0874CDAA78A79AE1008A5C7" indent="up2">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
any prior amortization schedule for payments shall be terminated.
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="HC4959C15D9864EE2807CB87D8A9754B2" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
103.
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of certain surplus retirement contributions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8423">
Section 8423(b)
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H0CF0954A736A432DB13E54B1956C5085">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H93419D45DDF24D1A85772E3E066DDAE3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD58DCE298E8D46E180DAF9AEE3EECD04" style="USC">
<paragraph id="H8CB6A7BCEA954DB4AC1BB772E5BA3BEC" indent="up1">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
If, for fiscal year 2010, the amount computed under paragraph (1)(B) is less than zero (in this section referred to as
<term>
surplus postal contributions
</term>
), the amount of the surplus postal contributions, or any portion of the amount, may be transferred at the request of the United States Postal Service to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HAD220A02042749249C0F0374A4625A6B">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4E44B550B40446CC9FB0625B57896E14">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Fund established under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/2003">
section 2003
</external-xref>
of title 39;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H88D32551B72544E6BDEAC70FB46915F6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the Employees’ Compensation Fund established under section 8147; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3C8451F6788F49F89FD44809625ECFF4">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the United States Postal Service for the repayment of any obligation issued under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/2005">
section 2005
</external-xref>
of title 39.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="HCBF23DF2AC9D4B1E8F22077A2877FE72">
<enum>
104.
</enum>
<header>
Elimination of requirement to pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund
</header>
<subsection id="H363061C443C94884A34A92186472E496">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8909a">
Section 8909a
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H1C646D730FDA4CEBA299DDF72AAAE1D3">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (d)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB23AFE96CF1E46B78D9FFBEFD0E76931">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking paragraph (3); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC8AE8A13175A4BFFA2930BE879B5C455">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H025971E1CF5344E0BAB1CAE86C1B52C9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at after subsection (e) (as added by section 101(b)(1)) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HFBDD3AA8598746A885800241A76B7BA5" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H7829CB29644F41B59E1F6E48499840D8">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Postal Service to pay any amount into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H66F73ACB6541402AA8080961B6F3BE27">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Technical and conforming amendment
</header>
<text>
Section 803(b)(1)(A) of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8909a">
5 U.S.C. 8909a
</external-xref>
note) is amended by striking
<quote>
8909a(d)(5)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
8909a(d)(4)
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H290012C4690B4E2B80E87063D4213C3D">
<enum>
105.
</enum>
<header>
Effective date; rule of construction
</header>
<subsection id="H0174295C0BFC4C1ABC92687ADFB928B4">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HFCCE69D5342348F18AE8C89FE00FE20B">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Intent of Congress
</header>
<text>
It is the intent of Congress that this title apply with respect to the allocation of past, present, and future benefit liabilities between the United States Postal Service and the Treasury of the United States.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6EA372CCDBF54AFB8A53587F88179D72">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Rule of construction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to prohibit the Postal Service from paying any amount of surplus contributions to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System into—
</text>
<paragraph id="H53614A224297485BA11D10BBE45EDF18">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/8909a">
section 8909a
</external-xref>
of title 5, United States Code; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7CE151D9775A4B389A7B711DBD320F01">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Service Fund established under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/2003">
section 2003
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="HDEFDE289D99D49F6B1AFF59A4C8F4F67">
<enum>
II
</enum>
<header>
Restrictions on postal facility closures
</header>
<section id="H832B3D580EB94344BB0A436BA30B3608">
<enum>
201.
</enum>
<header>
Modified procedures
</header>
<subsection id="HB834DCA2130946F594C3ACC9845472C6">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404">
Section 404(d)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking
<quote>
(d)(1)
</quote>
and all that follows through paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8F69818CB9104B52BDB4CA2C9AAE8CE9" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H5FEF126A26BA46C5AC50BC1FA7C6C402">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HD6C349D32C96403794DADA67CB6011FF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Before making a determination under subsection (a)(3) to close or consolidate a postal facility, the Postal Service shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H33AC0718900E466698E9E772C0B8E9D5" indent="up1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
conduct an investigation to assess the need for the proposed closure or consolidation; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0FBA25DF88D94B7F9BBB6D711F31A65E" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
ensure that each person served by the postal facility has an opportunity to present views by providing appropriate notice—
</text>
<clause id="H37E5D6CEECEE4818AE85D112FF64E828">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
to each person by mail; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HED24961C20D143B2930A574D6466D91E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which each person resides.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC222EF4F3AA8474288F7106713B97353" indent="up1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
In conducting an investigation under paragraph (1)(A) and determining whether to close or consolidate a postal facility under subsection (a)(3), the Postal Service—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HE151C8C4A4C642F9821791E26BD26AA9">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
shall consider—
</text>
<clause id="H5B7412E758F948B78D60E1E60E043DEC">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the effect the closing or consolidation would have on the community served by the postal facility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5AB812908AE546F586AACB764A59E12A">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the effect the closing or consolidation would have on employees of the Postal Service employed at the postal facility; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1919AED5115D44CDBCB5417B42A818D2">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
whether the closing or consolidation would be consistent with the policy of the Government under section 101(b), that the Postal Service shall provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to rural areas, communities, and small towns where postal facilities are not self-sustaining; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H49F3144F5AF7452893934B1D8081D738">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
may not consider compliance with any provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/651">
29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD96D8AE151C84756AECBA41219422166" indent="up1">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HF768F51019384A01B84BB09573637402">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Upon completion of an investigation under paragraph (1), the Postal Service shall make a decision, in writing, whether to proceed with the proposal to close or consolidate a postal facility, which shall include the findings of the Postal Service with respect to each factor specified in paragraph (2)(A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H72695E0484264EE2B937F1D20D47A9CB" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Not later than 90 days before the Postal Service makes a final determination under this subsection, the Postal Service shall—
</text>
<clause id="H9FADA12B43974FD3AD7A7B5B283F76DC">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
post notice of the decision and findings under subparagraph (A) in a prominent place in each postal facility that would be affected by the closing or consolidation; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H276624E5931741C49D156F69CF9C28EB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
send notice of each posting under clause (i) by mail to each person served by the postal facility in which the notice is posted.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA73A7FF1749746EB88FB73565A643A30" indent="up1">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Notice under subparagraph (B) shall include—
</text>
<clause id="HD0832E96EFB449E399F29DB962CBA11C">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a statement as follows:
<quote>
This is notice of a proposal to _____ this postal facility. A final determination will not be made before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which this notice is first posted.
</quote>
, with the blank space being filled in with
<quote>
close
</quote>
or
<quote>
consolidate
</quote>
(whichever is appropriate), and with instructions for how any interested person may submit comments;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2F6365C209DF4625A64EAF62637B61FA">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a brief summary of the findings of the Postal Service with respect to the factors specified in paragraph (2)(A); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD5686B2B4BE24BDDA7A1AC25687D3200">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the amount of cost savings the Postal Service estimates the Postal Service will realize from the closing or consolidation, in the first year following the date of the closing or consolidation, together with an explanation of the assumptions and methodologies used in making the estimate.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H06B1D275A35343BDAF15B6F7B28D8DB7" indent="up1">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Postal Service shall make a final determination to close or consolidate a postal facility in writing after taking into consideration any comments received during the 90-day period described under paragraph (3). The Postal Service shall take no action to close or consolidate a postal facility before the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Postal Service—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H0DFDF76C9CC642CBA150C14EC5D4E631">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
posts a copy of the final determination in a prominent location in each affected postal facility; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB238B5DA8BE64C58856855BBBDACDDF8">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
sends to each person served by the postal facility—
</text>
<clause id="H023214DDC32941898FF782AE3140E821">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a notice of the determination; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H551073D846624230B3CDEC830B180911">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
notice of any appeal rights available with respect to the determination.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H110A58ADA1A54E7A9569704F2559C851">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
De novo review
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404">
Section 404(d)(5)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD32390EFF7834CB1AE985B78A5A26C58">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking
<quote>
post office
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
postal facility
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8A39CBE3E2AC4DB18EA09BC1F2E04699">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking
<quote>
The Commission shall set aside
</quote>
and all that follows through
<quote>
final disposition of the appeal.
</quote>
and inserting the following:
<quote>
The Commission shall review de novo the determination of the Postal Service. In conducting a review de novo, the Commission shall consider the factors described in paragraph (2)(A). If the Commission finds fault with a determination of the Postal Service, the Commission shall suspend the effectiveness of the determination of the Postal Service.
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBB18FA96CFF74894A588144F56266516">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exception; calculation of actual cost savings
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404">
Section 404(d)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HAB4C24ED99B44B6797A27B2851803268" style="USC">
<paragraph id="HD55582FCECFB4FE4AD0EBD53208244CB" indent="up1">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HEA9865745FB1493AB30D1338DE0C140A">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Paragraphs (1) through (6) shall not apply in the case of a closing or consolidation which occurs by reason of an emergency suspension, as described in
<external-xref legal-doc="regulation" parsable-cite="cfr/39/241.3">
section 241.3
</external-xref>
of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAF8FE972D57A47DE873F82C35528E454" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
For purposes of this paragraph, the term
<term>
emergency suspension
</term>
does not, in the case of a leased facility, include the termination or cancellation of the lease by a party other than the Postal Service.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA194A2C10B0241C0B39E26375DE27082" indent="up1">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="H6FA5964DDF324766AD879327941CA308">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Not later than 2 years after the date of the closing or consolidation of any postal facility occurring after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Inspector General shall determine the amount of the cost savings realized by the Postal Service from the closing or consolidation for the first year following the closing or consolidation.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H96DC066DC09F4E418248AE7235D78720" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
The Inspector General shall submit to the Postmaster General and to Congress—
</text>
<clause id="H5AB6BC08F934428382EFE4D755452074">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a report for each postal facility for which the Inspector made a determination of cost savings under subparagraph (A) during the preceding year that includes—
</text>
<subclause id="H5F95452FC0874B4C9AD97E186A990F37">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the amount of the cost savings determined to be realized with respect to each closing or consolidation of a postal facility, together with an explanation of the assumptions and methodologies used in making the determination;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H4D46B0C649D14890AF42AC6A7FA5E223">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
a comparison of—
</text>
<item id="H9C74EEDFE0CA47758F0CDC3A276DA4F1">
<enum>
(aa)
</enum>
<text>
the cost savings determined by the Inspector General; and
</text>
</item>
<item id="HC09DEB492BE04E7D88E5EFD9320638B8">
<enum>
(bb)
</enum>
<text>
the estimates provided by the Postal Service under paragraph (3)(C)(iii); and
</text>
</item>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H96FEAA574966485A847F935601750C98">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
an explanation of the reasons for any differences between the determination of the Inspector General and the estimates of the Postal Service, together with recommendations for any legislation or administrative action that the Inspector General considers appropriate to provide for more accurate estimates; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H7243F324060544A9BDACF420C943D8CF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
an annual report with respect to all the postal facilities for which the Inspector made a determination of cost savings under subparagraph (A) that includes the information required under clause (i).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HFCC077DB604145AA86EB9BE93C9A2E20">
<enum>
202.
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404">
Section 404(d)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, as amended by section 201(c), is further amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA448221ED7D4441AA41167C022A1F640" style="USC">
<paragraph id="H234CAEFD7DA94FAE8F394E6FFA499218" indent="up1">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB3C55BB3882E4E12851FED8EF24A4FDD">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the term
<term>
postal facility
</term>
includes an office, branch, station, or other facility which—
</text>
<clause id="H730F0BA0C6AF4C56AF48329E2DA46E81">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
is operated by the Postal Service; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0FC06C14C5CB407CBB6A742B188FB7AF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
provides services to persons described in subparagraph (B); and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDF9900426F5C49FDBC103206018828A0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any reference to the persons served by a postal facility shall include a postal customer receiving mail delivery service from the postal facility, a resident of a ZIP code served by the postal facility, a postal customer having a post office box at the postal facility, and any relevant local government official as defined by the Postal Service by rule.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H2CFB119802244722A604446173961046">
<enum>
III
</enum>
<header>
Incentives for innovation
</header>
<section id="H8C50E894C1174B6B85B1CDF7B71B33C7">
<enum>
301.
</enum>
<header>
Authority to offer nonpostal services and products
</header>
<subsection id="HA8A56A1C0DD6422EBC247F81734C8F29">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Specific power
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404">
Section 404(a)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H9665237E80B84B3DBE9FACB26B1C4B0D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (7), by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5E48D31884874E70BAD4C043202FF742">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (8), by striking the period and inserting
<quote>
; and
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD8C8C6167C194D5884F15E41C7179D87">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5706E8020ED045809C16581A3BFBBB68" style="USC">
<paragraph id="H220216BAED7B44DD9413ED870608210C">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
to provide nonpostal services and products in accordance with subsection (e).
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2EFAE61B6B584907B7CAD777A2568F72">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Nonpostal services and products
</header>
<text>
Section 404(e) is amended to read as follows:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H35FB95ABABF348F691E7825117684122" style="USC">
<subsection id="H5B1CD8F89AA54BFDBD2D40C7F7FA0753">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HC0609FF7252B460FB8C9BD9D39C1CC2C">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
The Postal Service may provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H74800F94A9454FFFB3FDA393A4A2FBEC" indent="up1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Not later than 90 days before providing a nonpostal service or product that the Postal Service did not provide before the date of enactment of this subsection, the Postal Service shall request an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission that evaluates the extent to which the provision of that nonpostal service or product—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H139C3106CE994033AB3C87CE0DCED815">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
would use the processing, transportation, delivery, retail network, technology, or other resources of the Postal Service; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB4DF01B1C6484D6EB9685FEDDD689669">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
would be consistent with the public interest.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2FC2865149954AF5951BCA4A242D3060" indent="up1">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Not later than 45 days after the date on which the Postal Regulatory Commission receives a request under paragraph (2), the Postal Regulatory Commission shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H4E30CC61A42A4E4DB4905B7E9EDF6C68">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
issue an advisory opinion to the Postal Service concerning the request; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7053DA8DD470457F8CD7660A29217B70">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
transmit a copy of the advisory opinion, together with the original request, to—
</text>
<clause id="HC74EA04644814923A4816ED3FD61D7DE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0BFEFB35D7A64BD98369368928681E51">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H3CCFA3BDA6EA47AC900BD75EA8367BA1" indent="up1">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
In this title, the term
<term>
nonpostal service or product
</term>
means any service or product other than a postal service, including—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HB2833EDF5F1347C1BD860E1E306BA2EB">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
check-cashing services;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE68EE22AEE01454BBF8E805F3A92C2D7">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
technology and media services;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HEB8923F1BBD148CA8C3CEB3ECF6D7D2D">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
warehousing and logistics;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H3ED967DCD00C473899859FD140C99D5E">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
facility leasing;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H921CD6263B2C440CA16E8F7CBC6813F6">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
public Internet access services;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H463568412B0B4641906D259E130BDB82">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
driver licensing;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H3C9BFA7029B74F60881A65929CFEACD9">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
vehicle registration;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HFDFC50A5441D4A48AEC3707BF0877101">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
hunting and fishing licensing;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H201E1674DD16407FB8CFAB7D35F1E08E">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
notary services; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H77B43506E53D455B8D57DB13351192EA">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<text>
voter registration.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H89BEEBB29B084E8E9CADD3DB1621A52A" indent="up1">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
The Postal Service may enter into a contract with a State or local agency to provide a nonpostal service or product authorized under this subsection.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H59E858DD9662415EAA08DDB48860781C">
<enum>
302.
</enum>
<header>
Wine and beer shipping
</header>
<subsection id="HC3CD950DC3E94F3BBF4512AC6AFBEEEF">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Mailability
</header>
<paragraph id="H532773016EF6499B9B30755FCACA4195">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Nonmailable articles
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/1716">
Section 1716(f)
</external-xref>
of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking
<quote>
mails
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
mails, except to the extent that the mailing is allowable under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/3001">
section 3001(p)
</external-xref>
of title 39
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8C8A4143F9584AC895EA36D4D9F080F8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Intoxicants
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/1154">
Section 1154(a)
</external-xref>
of title 18, United States Code, is amended, by inserting
<quote>
or, with respect to the mailing of wine or malt beverages, to the extent allowed under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/3001">
section 3001(p)
</external-xref>
of title 39
</quote>
after
<quote>
mechanical purposes
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HC81AECC5857248F590BE7A1462626973">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/3001">
Section 3001
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HB7EA0F7234E644CE8F7BA793593D9006" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H1F9A37D6249E47FB8B960FD710C26DE8">
<enum>
(p)
</enum>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HB84391074D404773B6A9F4807BA010E1">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Wine or malt beverages shall be considered mailable if mailed—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H842C3199FF6B464D8E8B132EB5F3A249" indent="up1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
by a licensed winery or brewery, in accordance with applicable regulations under paragraph (2); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1D2C0872AEAC45AC9861E11006BEEB97" indent="up1">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in accordance with the law of the State, territory, or district of the United States where the addressee or duly authorized agent takes delivery.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H80BDFB7AA98440BBBCFC9ED39B41B33D" indent="up1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The Postal Service shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection, including regulations providing that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HC645EF5CBC334F08B48D762464EC4D51">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the mailing shall be by a means established by the Postal Service to ensure direct delivery to the addressee or a duly authorized agent at a postal facility;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE59B49880CF8415A8E1920CB73144E1A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the addressee (and any duly authorized agent) shall be an individual at least 21 years of age, and shall present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEF99D2F1B8534A8BABF0BD45190A2E8B">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the wine or malt beverages may not be for resale or other commercial purpose; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8A7A53BD71F74BC494D2280DD5F918FA">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the winery or brewery involved shall—
</text>
<clause id="H19A94AEA2B864147B54B125ACC6943DD">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
certify in writing to the satisfaction of the Postal Service, through a registration process administered by the Postal Service, that the mailing is not in violation of any provision of this subsection or regulation prescribed under this subsection; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H19B45D0DB3064976BC7F356FF49AC6C4">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
provide any other information or affirmation that the Postal Service may require, including with respect to the prepayment of State alcohol beverage taxes.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HA4B65849ACFD4EA1AFD558450A9AEAB1" indent="up1">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HBBFC793BAB2A4A889F59144A5B0BF123">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
a winery shall be considered to be licensed if that winery holds an appropriate basic permit issued—
</text>
<clause id="H1174538F0CFF46E6A34A2ED1E2563EE8">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/27/201">
27 U.S.C. 201 et seq.
</external-xref>
); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H237DFB7D44374E53ADB2078A3B0D6FDB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
under the law of the State in which the winery is located; and
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD9821D3CBF55472DAEDA3C9D60C38270">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a brewery shall be considered to be licensed if that brewery—
</text>
<clause id="HD9959ED0E6704CF0A2D05E04C33371C0">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
possesses a notice of registration and bond approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the Department of the Treasury; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC76F865061B34D53B5D2E84352B370D0">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
is licensed to manufacture and sell beer in the State in which the brewery is located.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H049E11E262C84ACF99A01E06A7488655">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the earlier of—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H8EA877FA75B44E28A49328E9F4B06EAF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the date on which the Postal Service issues regulations under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/3001">
section 3001(p)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, as amended by this section; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5283896D40D04012A973C137E5DEAB84">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H45AB56005DC047CFBB025F67DC3737B1">
<enum>
303.
</enum>
<header>
Innovation and accountability
</header>
<subsection id="HCAFE8F5A5A5F4E10B324158F6DF04722">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/39/2">
Chapter 2
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HD191A05B25DA4E0C886F351342DE5AE5" style="USC">
<section id="H59751772C6504E3E8FC2DD523AEDA663">
<enum>
209.
</enum>
<header>
Innovation and accountability
</header>
<subsection id="HC2CF42080FE54A56A2EED67A7F95066D">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Chief innovation officer
</header>
<text>
There shall be in the Postal Service a Chief Innovation Officer appointed by the Postmaster General who shall have proven expertise and a record of success in—
</text>
<paragraph id="HFD93B040BF8845249C441B6A56857DBB">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the postal and shipping industry;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H138F407905FE4AEEBB6BBB96AE6AFD2C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
innovative product research and development;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H93FE955AA9594779B2242A73AE26BAAF">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
marketing brand strategy;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCAC741D18206423F8328A8BEE0025CC4">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
emerging communications technology; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB8777F0F46F04B8F9497B17B70155891">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
business process management.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H5A60AA03D7FC407BAFE4313D3FD7AFC3">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Duties
</header>
<text>
The Chief Innovation Officer shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="H4E2266EE0FFA4DBEB890C713D0DA29AD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
lead the development of innovative nonpostal products and services that maximize the revenue of the Postal Service;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFC0392AFCABA45FB9A1F12D9895A30F5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
develop innovative postal products and services, particularly products and services that use emerging information technologies, to maximize the revenue of the Postal Service;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H26F8FF4DF7DC45939B401049124529E6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
supervise the implementation of products and services described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H193AB5A55FA74984BF12FE82852710E9">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
monitor the performance of products and services described in paragraphs (1) and (2) and modify the products and services as needed to address changing market trends.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2C8FB1E8A2964768AED12B52485B5D4E">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Considerations
</header>
<text>
The Chief Innovation Office shall take into consideration comments or advisory opinions, if applicable, issued by the Postal Regulatory Committee before the initial sale of innovative postal or nonpostal products and services.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4AEACD965CD946CA9C779E646D85FF41">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Designation
</header>
<paragraph id="HB41FD2CB96134F76938B29E19D0561C5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Deadline
</header>
<text>
As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, and not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Postmaster General shall appoint a Chief Innovation Officer.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE2885C8675C44A3EBAA9A4EA37B2E70B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Condition
</header>
<text>
The Chief Innovation Officer may not, while serving as Chief Innovation Officer, hold any other office or position in the Postal Service.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7DEA5A0A389742B296C82FB7A103BF14">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Rule of construction
</header>
<text>
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an individual who holds another office or position in the Postal Service at the time the individual is appointed Chief Innovation Officer from serving as the Chief Innovation Officer under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H586BE51F53304BFB8C4A3CC6A90F8832">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Advisory commission
</header>
<paragraph id="H5FB2F3AF23B0496FBF7139B45935B205">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text>
There is established the Postal Innovation Advisory Commission (hereinafter the
<term>
Commission
</term>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H748BBC98A4104502B6D58A3BA65B42A7">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Membership
</header>
<subparagraph id="H9FD40E7A49684F63A5C6042D26B0D7B1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The Commission shall be composed of—
</text>
<clause id="H0DC4FAD1657D4E2996F5050E9A4327EE">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the Chief Innovation Officer established under subsection (a), who shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8B3AD3B8EA0E42218718BB521A59F77D">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
5 other members as the Postal Regulatory Commission shall appoint, of whom—
</text>
<subclause id="H2008F02E0F49405BAB4075F56572F673">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
1 member shall have expertise in labor;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H4F6C3EAFF39B4852AE5198E750AA06F1">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
1 member shall have expertise in small business issues;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H0652E1A11C61407E9A0C4FE0C6A33797">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
1 member shall have expertise in consumer protection;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HFCAA27903FC74C65A4810E81275F3945">
<enum>
(IV)
</enum>
<text>
1 member shall have expertise in small periodicals and newspapers; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HFA8B23FE555440DB91AECC2DAF0986B7">
<enum>
(V)
</enum>
<text>
1 member shall have expertise in the postal industry.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4D8409A79571453ABAE6DE0E2A80E29F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Period of appointment
</header>
<text>
Members shall be appointed for 5-year terms.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0D7B288166544D4B8F7AEA6F695FD939">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Vacancies
</header>
<text>
Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H965C3CCEDBD94FB3B837F553E5ED2855">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Meetings
</header>
<text>
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HBB3FBED81D234EEAB6B71341D11E1E1A">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Quorum
</header>
<text>
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFB619B197CA141C483D483BC4CB8AA1F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Duties of the commission
</header>
<subparagraph id="H205D22B6BC6B412CBD8CE4AA029FDE20">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<text>
The Commission shall study—
</text>
<clause id="H04385D4483A6495EA5080E83F2EA47B7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
additional postal and nonpostal services that the Postal Service may offer to raise revenue; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA775A7C7894F47208F58AA56488B7205">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
services that postal services in foreign countries have offered to respond to the increasing demand for high-tech services, including—
</text>
<subclause id="H9A6A072903834A9FB23DC1F9264E7BF2">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
banking and insurance services;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H22FEB6FC80BF4579AF0CA88EF711C4DB">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
communication services;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H5A891131B24E42D093975BF8481870EF">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
physical delivery of e-mail correspondence to individuals who do not have Internet access;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H65F876756D6F446F968EF1014ECF8CBC">
<enum>
(IV)
</enum>
<text>
scanning physical mail and delivering that mail through e-mail; and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H8359D51D92994DF196C8D38FCB241BA8">
<enum>
(V)
</enum>
<text>
communication through secure servers.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8AFC63F222C04EF897885F62186A7749">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Recommendations
</header>
<text>
The Commission shall generate recommendations for additional services that the Postal Service should provide based on the study conducted under subparagraph (A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB49AEE4BA6EB4017AF26D1ECADB32DEC">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and each year thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Postmaster General a report that contains each recommendation described under subparagraph (B) that the Commission approves by a majority vote.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9079270A485145DDBD2CA078CC11BC2E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Powers of the commission
</header>
<subparagraph id="H9DBEFFAAD2AF4ACF802A706A58EF7614">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Hearings
</header>
<text>
The Commission may hold such hearings, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as is necessary to carry out this subsection.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H21B0367233E14C89BAB453AEDC2019E3">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Information from federal agencies
</header>
<text>
The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this subsection. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8B6C018E0DBF459AA97EB622D79E83A2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Postal services
</header>
<text>
The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1FB6C19CC4AC46F3996EBAF8A827AE78">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Gifts
</header>
<text>
The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9EBF1CB5941044C5970BEA8535D2709A">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Commission personnel matters
</header>
<subparagraph id="H4339C2C394CD450E9971F8E505CC99D5">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Compensation of members
</header>
<text>
Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government (including the Postal Service) 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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5315">
section 5315
</external-xref>
of title 5 for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. All members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the United States, including the Postal Service, shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the United States.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF35894556A8D4011B2720D494F77815D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Travel expenses
</header>
<text>
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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/5/57">
chapter 57
</external-xref>
of title 5 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0084AF4095B44698BF05EECF8C427DF8">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Staff
</header>
<clause id="HDD40091207794F72B6A52AF9F9802483">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
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.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H872C57C32A4F495EB335B905E27E7615">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Compensation
</header>
<text>
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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/5/53">
chapter 53
</external-xref>
of title 5 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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5316">
section 5316
</external-xref>
of title 5.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H098B35946895458AB08B8FB25E88E012">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Detail of government employees
</header>
<text>
Any Federal Government employee, including an employee of the Postal Service, may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEDBE99DF64FA4FACB193FCAC8E7E9D87">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Procurement of temporary and intermittent services
</header>
<text>
The Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/3109">
section 3109(b)
</external-xref>
of title 5 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
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5316">
section 5316
</external-xref>
of title 5.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBDC09571441946ABB1875372B129B2C4">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Permanent advisory commission
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE7E502A74DF7462ABE3BFB8CD266505B">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of appropriations
</header>
<subparagraph id="H7928F0A1E55F4AA68DC54248F84D024C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Commission to carry out this Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H757D4D60CDD34ECCB883D2E1CDE29F60">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Availability
</header>
<text>
Any sums appropriated under the authorization contained in this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2ED40369173142C499749966352423B9">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Innovation strategy
</header>
<paragraph id="HF7FD251EEB5043E28C7A317774F99253">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Postmaster General shall submit, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/31/1105">
section 1105
</external-xref>
of title 31 for that year, and together with the report on performance under subsection (g), a comprehensive strategy for maximizing the revenue of the Postal Service through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H08634C3B89A34A2EB1072DC0B203E37C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDEFD0637EC4546B096708FDE1115ADB6">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3A5386EB5C3C4BC58D95123D18BF07FD">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the Postal Regulatory Commission.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H63DC01F5E1B14B6A89356F3EBC024DE1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Matters to be addressed
</header>
<text>
At a minimum, the strategy required by this subsection shall address—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1C41A1DA3F8F47C89BC014CE0A6CDC6C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the specific innovative postal and nonpostal products and services to be developed and offered by the Postal Service, including the nature of the market demand to be satisfied by each product and service and the estimated date by which each product and service will be introduced;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H13F7216A1A634516BC96414E45D42A63">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the cost of developing and offering each product or service;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H55A8F29A735A46638842DB1F8DCB223A">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the anticipated sales volume for each product and service;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF56C9C1C16C343E38E4F9161750F261D">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
the anticipated revenues and profits expected to be generated by each product and service;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2475CC79966649E2B3E48C81FFCA5ABC">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
the likelihood of success of each product and service and the risks associated with the development and sale of each product and service;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0687006445A243BF87B73987AF91BF14">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
the trends anticipated in market conditions that may affect the success of each product and service during the 5-year period following the submission of the report; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE6D2F6ECC7714D698254E0EDBA4CDBF1">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
the metrics that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the innovation strategy.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H622B4084022048109D525018A3FF2172">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Strategy updates
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Postmaster General shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HDA8041CE9E06468BADFAC620AA06F789">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
update the strategy required under this subsection every 2 years; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H602C4BFBF3094F5A8E641EF88A3F2784">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
submit the updated strategy, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/31/1105">
section 1105
</external-xref>
of title 31 for that year, and together with the report on performance under subsection (g), to—
</text>
<clause id="H5675AA6F0BAF4FC0A55BC5B2AADBB760">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H453195E04DB04E4F826C2E3408BB28A5">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H46CC2CCD9ACD4AF890BF1EFF874D4521">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Postal Regulatory Commission.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9B26CB954C6F4E659F707CCEB7D9D928">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Report on performance
</header>
<paragraph id="HA16198B0D60D48A78ECCBFD66696B6DA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Postmaster General shall submit an annual report that describes the progress of the Postal Service in implementing the strategy under this section, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/31/1105">
section 1105
</external-xref>
of title 31, to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8DAEC731468B40BC8A30AA668FA46891">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H81F4675B2F484DA1A1B053AF6BA013BA">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA72D5367636848B7B5784917F225B0C0">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Postal Regulatory Commission.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE1BA4A2801574792ABE9AE62D61E7EAE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Matters to be addressed
</header>
<text>
At a minimum, a report under this subsection shall include—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD039546AE65940C384B6675E71D27836">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the revenue generated by each product and service developed through the strategy under this section and the costs of developing and offering each product or service for the preceding year;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7D824FC805B0473E80BAD743686AF74C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the total sales volume and revenue generated by each product and service on a monthly basis for the preceding year;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H56EEC59EF77146B5A163D0A09A327563">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
trends in each market in which a product or service is intended to satisfy a demand;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDF27A0BC003E4077956508BEA407B739">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
products and services identified in the strategy under this section that are to be discontinued, the date on which the discontinuance will occur, and the reasons for the discontinuance;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD6CFC26AD6844B24B27EAB9B51D551CE">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
alterations in products and services identified in the strategy under this section that will be made to address changing market conditions, and an explanation of how the alterations will ensure the success of the products and services; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1C23C06C2F334C9EAD24BB973A9AC823">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
the performance of the strategy under this section according to the metrics identified under subsection (e)(2)(G).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HDF6B1E0C6ECE44D9BF480F089C87411D">
<enum>
(h)
</enum>
<header>
Study and report by Comptroller General
</header>
<paragraph id="HB4650A9BF51A4E768D14AEEE1C209157">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Study
</header>
<subparagraph id="HA6EC5D9A5F1F40DFA62500A76FDBCEC1">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the implementation of the strategy under this section that assesses the effectiveness of the Postal Service in identifying, developing, and selling innovative postal and nonpostal products and services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD1E04F18233D4754A4805461A959D917">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Contents
</header>
<text>
The study under subparagraph (A) shall include—
</text>
<clause id="H2657592052C04EBB8633BFE8D6000B49">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
an audit of the costs of developing each innovative postal and nonpostal product and service developed or offered by the Postal Service;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1EB4587560BD48FEBA5866899476C2F8">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the sales volume of each product and service;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H14A2EFDE0E3740808EA14BAB7A6F3B5F">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the revenues and profits generated by each product and service; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1A9905E1C5DD4214A532D44C0508A1F2">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
the likelihood of continued success of each product and service.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1F6FBD202DA047BDA7D1DA186CBDD057">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Report
</header>
<text>
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit a report concerning the study under paragraph (1) to—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD2B83FF17A2E4ED980A16BDB20C75605">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3A3D1461A31F46A3B0097E110F00AF4C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HAD20BBCCEE9146D18B94A6D11866E63D">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Clerical amendment
</header>
<text>
The table of sections for
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/39/2">
chapter 2
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H5861FF705A22439085B8F6927C71F27D" style="USC">
<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<toc-entry level="section">
209. Innovation and accountability.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H3C131B93393F45F9A46190ED384822D2">
<enum>
IV
</enum>
<header>
Maintaining levels of service
</header>
<section id="H4A65B0ABD32843C19C19B26A49972BD5">
<enum>
401.
</enum>
<header>
Six-day delivery
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/404a">
Section 404a(a)
</external-xref>
of title 39, United States Code, is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H2986AD9F32084C69A38E60082BDE1AE5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (2), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5D91AB9CF8D44A7084C42C37DDAD669A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting
<quote>
; or
</quote>
; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFAD0DBA5BAFE413F978843A84C57ABB7">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H1025610DD0284E6E884DCC0194C10281" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HC538883BA3AF495791CE543E313E7C4F">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
reduce the frequency of the delivery of mail to fewer than 6 days each week.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="HC850F6FB87A9431DB09A99BA6CC99998">
<enum>
402.
</enum>
<header>
Service standards for market-dominant products
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/39/3691">
Section 3691
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. DeFazio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations of the United States Postal Service, eliminate the requirement that the United States Postal Service pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, place restrictions on the closure of postal facilities, create incentives for innovation for the United States Postal Service, to maintain levels of postal service, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 . (b) Table of contents The table of contents is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Title I—Retirement annuity obligation recalculation and restoration Sec. 101. Modified methodology. Sec. 102. Relating to a postal surplus. Sec. 103. Treatment of certain surplus retirement contributions. Sec. 104. Elimination of requirement to pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Sec. 105. Effective date; rule of construction. Title II—Restrictions on postal facility closures Sec. 201. Modified procedures. Sec. 202. Definitions. Title III—Incentives for innovation Sec. 301. Authority to offer nonpostal services and products. Sec. 302. Wine and beer shipping. Sec. 303. Innovation and accountability. Title IV—Maintaining levels of service Sec. 401. Six-day delivery. Sec. 402. Service standards for market-dominant products. Title V—Elimination of annual limitation on increases in rates for market-dominant products Sec. 501. Elimination of annual limitation. I Retirement annuity obligation recalculation and restoration 101. Modified methodology (a) In general Section 8348(h) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) (A) To the extent that a determination under paragraph (1), relating to benefits attributable to civilian employment with the United States Postal Service, is based on a provision of law described in subparagraph (C), the determination shall be made in accordance with that provision and any otherwise applicable provisions of law, subject to the following: (i) The average pay used in the case of any individual shall be a single amount, determined in accordance with section 8331(4), taking into account the rates of basic pay in effect for the individual during the periods of creditable service performed by the individual. Nothing in this subsection shall be considered to permit or require— (I) 1 determination of average pay with respect to service performed with the United States Postal Service; and (II) a separate determination of average pay with respect to service performed with its predecessor entity in function. (ii) In determining the portion of an annuity attributable to civilian employment with the United States Postal Service, with respect to any period of employment with the United States Postal Service that follows any other period of employment creditable under section 8332 (without regard to whether the employment was with an entity referred to in clause (i)(II)), the total service of an employee for purposes of any provision of law described in subparagraph (C) shall be the sum of— (I) any period of employment with the United States Postal Service; and (II) any period of employment creditable under section 8332 that precedes the period described in subclause (I). (B) (i) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Office shall determine (or, if applicable, redetermine) the amount of the Postal surplus or supplemental liability as of the close of the fiscal year most recently ending before that date of enactment, in conformance with the methodology required under subparagraph (A). (ii) (I) If the result of the determination or redetermination under clause (i) is a surplus, the Office may transfer the amount of the surplus, or any portion of the amount of the surplus, at the request of the United States Postal Service, to— (aa) the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a; and (bb) the Postal Service Fund established under section 2003 of title 39. (II) If a determination or redetermination under clause (i) for a fiscal year is made before a determination under paragraph (2)(B) is made with respect to the fiscal year, the Office may not make a determination under paragraph (2)(B) with respect to the fiscal year. (C) The provisions of law described in this subparagraph are— (i) the first sentence of section 8339(a); and (ii) section 8339(d)(1). . (b) Coordination provisions (1) Determination of amount payable Section 8909a of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Office shall determine the amount payable by the Postal Service under subsection (d) in any fiscal year ending on or before September 30, 2013, without regard to the requirements under section 8348(h)(4). . (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall affect the amount of any benefits otherwise payable from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to any individual. (c) Technical and conforming amendment The heading for section 8909a of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking Benefit and inserting Benefits . 102. Relating to a postal surplus Section 8348(h)(2)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting 2021, after 2015, ; and (2) by striking if the result is and all that follows through terminated. and inserting the following: if the result is a surplus— (i) that amount, or any portion of that amount, may be transferred at the request of the United States Postal Service to— (I) the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund; and (II) the Postal Service Fund established under section 2003 of title 39; and (ii) any prior amortization schedule for payments shall be terminated. . 103. Treatment of certain surplus retirement contributions Section 8423(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: (5) If, for fiscal year 2010, the amount computed under paragraph (1)(B) is less than zero (in this section referred to as surplus postal contributions ), the amount of the surplus postal contributions, or any portion of the amount, may be transferred at the request of the United States Postal Service to— (A) the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a; (B) the Postal Service Fund established under section 2003 of title 39; (C) the Employees’ Compensation Fund established under section 8147; and (D) the United States Postal Service for the repayment of any obligation issued under section 2005 of title 39. . 104. Elimination of requirement to pre-fund the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (a) In general Section 8909a of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) by striking paragraph (3); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; and (2) by adding at after subsection (e) (as added by section 101(b)(1)) the following: (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Postal Service to pay any amount into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a. . (b) Technical and conforming amendment Section 803(b)(1)(A) of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act ( 5 U.S.C. 8909a note) is amended by striking 8909a(d)(5) and inserting 8909a(d)(4) . 105. Effective date; rule of construction (a) In general This title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Intent of Congress It is the intent of Congress that this title apply with respect to the allocation of past, present, and future benefit liabilities between the United States Postal Service and the Treasury of the United States. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to prohibit the Postal Service from paying any amount of surplus contributions to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System into— (1) the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909a of title 5, United States Code; and (2) the Postal Service Fund established under section 2003 of title 39, United States Code. II Restrictions on postal facility closures 201. Modified procedures (a) In general Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking (d)(1) and all that follows through paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (d) (1) Before making a determination under subsection (a)(3) to close or consolidate a postal facility, the Postal Service shall— (A) conduct an investigation to assess the need for the proposed closure or consolidation; and (B) ensure that each person served by the postal facility has an opportunity to present views by providing appropriate notice— (i) to each person by mail; and (ii) by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which each person resides. (2) In conducting an investigation under paragraph (1)(A) and determining whether to close or consolidate a postal facility under subsection (a)(3), the Postal Service— (A) shall consider— (i) the effect the closing or consolidation would have on the community served by the postal facility; (ii) the effect the closing or consolidation would have on employees of the Postal Service employed at the postal facility; and (iii) whether the closing or consolidation would be consistent with the policy of the Government under section 101(b), that the Postal Service shall provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to rural areas, communities, and small towns where postal facilities are not self-sustaining; and (B) may not consider compliance with any provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq. ). (3) (A) Upon completion of an investigation under paragraph (1), the Postal Service shall make a decision, in writing, whether to proceed with the proposal to close or consolidate a postal facility, which shall include the findings of the Postal Service with respect to each factor specified in paragraph (2)(A). (B) Not later than 90 days before the Postal Service makes a final determination under this subsection, the Postal Service shall— (i) post notice of the decision and findings under subparagraph (A) in a prominent place in each postal facility that would be affected by the closing or consolidation; and (ii) send notice of each posting under clause (i) by mail to each person served by the postal facility in which the notice is posted. (C) Notice under subparagraph (B) shall include— (i) a statement as follows: This is notice of a proposal to _____ this postal facility. A final determination will not be made before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which this notice is first posted. , with the blank space being filled in with close or consolidate (whichever is appropriate), and with instructions for how any interested person may submit comments; (ii) a brief summary of the findings of the Postal Service with respect to the factors specified in paragraph (2)(A); and (iii) the amount of cost savings the Postal Service estimates the Postal Service will realize from the closing or consolidation, in the first year following the date of the closing or consolidation, together with an explanation of the assumptions and methodologies used in making the estimate. (4) The Postal Service shall make a final determination to close or consolidate a postal facility in writing after taking into consideration any comments received during the 90-day period described under paragraph (3). The Postal Service shall take no action to close or consolidate a postal facility before the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Postal Service— (A) posts a copy of the final determination in a prominent location in each affected postal facility; and (B) sends to each person served by the postal facility— (i) a notice of the determination; and (ii) notice of any appeal rights available with respect to the determination. . (b) De novo review Section 404(d)(5) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking post office and inserting postal facility ; and (2) by striking The Commission shall set aside and all that follows through final disposition of the appeal. and inserting the following: The Commission shall review de novo the determination of the Postal Service. In conducting a review de novo, the Commission shall consider the factors described in paragraph (2)(A). If the Commission finds fault with a determination of the Postal Service, the Commission shall suspend the effectiveness of the determination of the Postal Service. . (c) Exception; calculation of actual cost savings Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (7) (A) Paragraphs (1) through (6) shall not apply in the case of a closing or consolidation which occurs by reason of an emergency suspension, as described in section 241.3 of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term emergency suspension does not, in the case of a leased facility, include the termination or cancellation of the lease by a party other than the Postal Service. (8) (A) Not later than 2 years after the date of the closing or consolidation of any postal facility occurring after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Inspector General shall determine the amount of the cost savings realized by the Postal Service from the closing or consolidation for the first year following the closing or consolidation. (B) The Inspector General shall submit to the Postmaster General and to Congress— (i) a report for each postal facility for which the Inspector made a determination of cost savings under subparagraph (A) during the preceding year that includes— (I) the amount of the cost savings determined to be realized with respect to each closing or consolidation of a postal facility, together with an explanation of the assumptions and methodologies used in making the determination; (II) a comparison of— (aa) the cost savings determined by the Inspector General; and (bb) the estimates provided by the Postal Service under paragraph (3)(C)(iii); and (III) an explanation of the reasons for any differences between the determination of the Inspector General and the estimates of the Postal Service, together with recommendations for any legislation or administrative action that the Inspector General considers appropriate to provide for more accurate estimates; and (ii) an annual report with respect to all the postal facilities for which the Inspector made a determination of cost savings under subparagraph (A) that includes the information required under clause (i). . 202. Definitions Section 404(d) of title 39, United States Code, as amended by section 201(c), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (9) In this subsection— (A) the term postal facility includes an office, branch, station, or other facility which— (i) is operated by the Postal Service; and (ii) provides services to persons described in subparagraph (B); and (B) any reference to the persons served by a postal facility shall include a postal customer receiving mail delivery service from the postal facility, a resident of a ZIP code served by the postal facility, a postal customer having a post office box at the postal facility, and any relevant local government official as defined by the Postal Service by rule. . III Incentives for innovation 301. Authority to offer nonpostal services and products (a) Specific power Section 404(a) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (7), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (9) to provide nonpostal services and products in accordance with subsection (e). . (b) Nonpostal services and products Section 404(e) is amended to read as follows: (e) (1) The Postal Service may provide any nonpostal service or product in a manner consistent with the public interest. (2) Not later than 90 days before providing a nonpostal service or product that the Postal Service did not provide before the date of enactment of this subsection, the Postal Service shall request an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission that evaluates the extent to which the provision of that nonpostal service or product— (A) would use the processing, transportation, delivery, retail network, technology, or other resources of the Postal Service; and (B) would be consistent with the public interest. (3) Not later than 45 days after the date on which the Postal Regulatory Commission receives a request under paragraph (2), the Postal Regulatory Commission shall— (A) issue an advisory opinion to the Postal Service concerning the request; and (B) transmit a copy of the advisory opinion, together with the original request, to— (i) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (ii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (4) In this title, the term nonpostal service or product means any service or product other than a postal service, including— (A) check-cashing services; (B) technology and media services; (C) warehousing and logistics; (D) facility leasing; (E) public Internet access services; (F) driver licensing; (G) vehicle registration; (H) hunting and fishing licensing; (I) notary services; and (J) voter registration. (5) The Postal Service may enter into a contract with a State or local agency to provide a nonpostal service or product authorized under this subsection. . 302. Wine and beer shipping (a) Mailability (1) Nonmailable articles Section 1716(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking mails and inserting mails, except to the extent that the mailing is allowable under section 3001(p) of title 39 . (2) Intoxicants Section 1154(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, by inserting or, with respect to the mailing of wine or malt beverages, to the extent allowed under section 3001(p) of title 39 after mechanical purposes . (b) Regulations Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (p) (1) Wine or malt beverages shall be considered mailable if mailed— (A) by a licensed winery or brewery, in accordance with applicable regulations under paragraph (2); and (B) in accordance with the law of the State, territory, or district of the United States where the addressee or duly authorized agent takes delivery. (2) The Postal Service shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection, including regulations providing that— (A) the mailing shall be by a means established by the Postal Service to ensure direct delivery to the addressee or a duly authorized agent at a postal facility; (B) the addressee (and any duly authorized agent) shall be an individual at least 21 years of age, and shall present a valid, government-issued photo identification at the time of delivery; (C) the wine or malt beverages may not be for resale or other commercial purpose; and (D) the winery or brewery involved shall— (i) certify in writing to the satisfaction of the Postal Service, through a registration process administered by the Postal Service, that the mailing is not in violation of any provision of this subsection or regulation prescribed under this subsection; and (ii) provide any other information or affirmation that the Postal Service may require, including with respect to the prepayment of State alcohol beverage taxes. (3) For purposes of this subsection— (A) a winery shall be considered to be licensed if that winery holds an appropriate basic permit issued— (i) under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act ( 27 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ); and (ii) under the law of the State in which the winery is located; and (B) a brewery shall be considered to be licensed if that brewery— (i) possesses a notice of registration and bond approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the Department of the Treasury; and (ii) is licensed to manufacture and sell beer in the State in which the brewery is located. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the earlier of— (1) the date on which the Postal Service issues regulations under section 3001(p) of title 39, United States Code, as amended by this section; or (2) 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 303. Innovation and accountability (a) In general Chapter 2 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 209. Innovation and accountability (a) Chief innovation officer There shall be in the Postal Service a Chief Innovation Officer appointed by the Postmaster General who shall have proven expertise and a record of success in— (1) the postal and shipping industry; (2) innovative product research and development; (3) marketing brand strategy; (4) emerging communications technology; or (5) business process management. (b) Duties The Chief Innovation Officer shall— (1) lead the development of innovative nonpostal products and services that maximize the revenue of the Postal Service; (2) develop innovative postal products and services, particularly products and services that use emerging information technologies, to maximize the revenue of the Postal Service; (3) supervise the implementation of products and services described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and (4) monitor the performance of products and services described in paragraphs (1) and (2) and modify the products and services as needed to address changing market trends. (c) Considerations The Chief Innovation Office shall take into consideration comments or advisory opinions, if applicable, issued by the Postal Regulatory Committee before the initial sale of innovative postal or nonpostal products and services. (d) Designation (1) Deadline As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, and not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Postmaster General shall appoint a Chief Innovation Officer. (2) Condition The Chief Innovation Officer may not, while serving as Chief Innovation Officer, hold any other office or position in the Postal Service. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an individual who holds another office or position in the Postal Service at the time the individual is appointed Chief Innovation Officer from serving as the Chief Innovation Officer under this section. (e) Advisory commission (1) Establishment There is established the Postal Innovation Advisory Commission (hereinafter the Commission ). (2) Membership (A) In general The Commission shall be composed of— (i) the Chief Innovation Officer established under subsection (a), who shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission; and (ii) 5 other members as the Postal Regulatory Commission shall appoint, of whom— (I) 1 member shall have expertise in labor; (II) 1 member shall have expertise in small business issues; (III) 1 member shall have expertise in consumer protection; (IV) 1 member shall have expertise in small periodicals and newspapers; and (V) 1 member shall have expertise in the postal industry. (B) Period of appointment Members shall be appointed for 5-year terms. (C) Vacancies Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (D) Meetings The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (E) Quorum A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (3) Duties of the commission (A) Study The Commission shall study— (i) additional postal and nonpostal services that the Postal Service may offer to raise revenue; and (ii) services that postal services in foreign countries have offered to respond to the increasing demand for high-tech services, including— (I) banking and insurance services; (II) communication services; (III) physical delivery of e-mail correspondence to individuals who do not have Internet access; (IV) scanning physical mail and delivering that mail through e-mail; and (V) communication through secure servers. (B) Recommendations The Commission shall generate recommendations for additional services that the Postal Service should provide based on the study conducted under subparagraph (A). (C) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and each year thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Postmaster General a report that contains each recommendation described under subparagraph (B) that the Commission approves by a majority vote. (4) Powers of the commission (A) Hearings The Commission may hold such hearings, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as is necessary to carry out this subsection. (B) Information from federal agencies The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this subsection. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. (C) Postal services The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (D) Gifts The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. (5) Commission personnel matters (A) Compensation of members Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government (including the Postal Service) 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 for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission. All members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the United States, including the Postal Service, shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the United States. (B) 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 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission. (C) Staff (i) 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. (ii) 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 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 title 5. (D) Detail of government employees Any Federal Government employee, including an employee of the Postal Service, may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. (E) Procurement of temporary and intermittent services The Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5 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 title 5. (6) Permanent advisory commission Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission. (7) Authorization of appropriations (A) In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Commission to carry out this Act. (B) Availability Any sums appropriated under the authorization contained in this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended. (f) Innovation strategy (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Postmaster General shall submit, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31 for that year, and together with the report on performance under subsection (g), a comprehensive strategy for maximizing the revenue of the Postal Service through innovative postal and nonpostal products and services to— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (C) the Postal Regulatory Commission. (2) Matters to be addressed At a minimum, the strategy required by this subsection shall address— (A) the specific innovative postal and nonpostal products and services to be developed and offered by the Postal Service, including the nature of the market demand to be satisfied by each product and service and the estimated date by which each product and service will be introduced; (B) the cost of developing and offering each product or service; (C) the anticipated sales volume for each product and service; (D) the anticipated revenues and profits expected to be generated by each product and service; (E) the likelihood of success of each product and service and the risks associated with the development and sale of each product and service; (F) the trends anticipated in market conditions that may affect the success of each product and service during the 5-year period following the submission of the report; and (G) the metrics that will be used to assess the effectiveness of the innovation strategy. (3) Strategy updates The Postmaster General shall— (A) update the strategy required under this subsection every 2 years; and (B) submit the updated strategy, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31 for that year, and together with the report on performance under subsection (g), to— (i) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (iii) the Postal Regulatory Commission. (g) Report on performance (1) In general The Postmaster General shall submit an annual report that describes the progress of the Postal Service in implementing the strategy under this section, at the same time the President submits the annual budget request under section 1105 of title 31, to— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and (C) the Postal Regulatory Commission. (2) Matters to be addressed At a minimum, a report under this subsection shall include— (A) the revenue generated by each product and service developed through the strategy under this section and the costs of developing and offering each product or service for the preceding year; (B) the total sales volume and revenue generated by each product and service on a monthly basis for the preceding year; (C) trends in each market in which a product or service is intended to satisfy a demand; (D) products and services identified in the strategy under this section that are to be discontinued, the date on which the discontinuance will occur, and the reasons for the discontinuance; (E) alterations in products and services identified in the strategy under this section that will be made to address changing market conditions, and an explanation of how the alterations will ensure the success of the products and services; and (F) the performance of the strategy under this section according to the metrics identified under subsection (e)(2)(G). (h) Study and report by Comptroller General (1) Study (A) In general The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the implementation of the strategy under this section that assesses the effectiveness of the Postal Service in identifying, developing, and selling innovative postal and nonpostal products and services. (B) Contents The study under subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) an audit of the costs of developing each innovative postal and nonpostal product and service developed or offered by the Postal Service; (ii) the sales volume of each product and service; (iii) the revenues and profits generated by each product and service; and (iv) the likelihood of continued success of each product and service. (2) Report Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit a report concerning the study under paragraph (1) to— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 2 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 209. Innovation and accountability. . IV Maintaining levels of service 401. Six-day delivery Section 404a(a) of title 39, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (4) reduce the frequency of the delivery of mail to fewer than 6 days each week. . 402. Service standards for market-dominant products Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Restriction on authority Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), the Postal Service may not increase the expected delivery time for market-dominant products required under part 121 of title 39, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on March 2, 2010. . V Elimination of annual limitation on increases in rates for market-dominant products 501. Elimination of annual limitation (a) In general Subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of section 3622(d) of title 39, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Technical and conforming amendments Such section 3622(d), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and (B) in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (A))— (i) by inserting and at the end of clause (i); and (ii) by striking clauses (iii) and (iv); (C) by striking subparagraph (D) and redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (D); and (D) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (C)), by striking notwithstanding and all that follows through paragraph (2)(C), ; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). |
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H. R. 631
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Flores
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Mr. Takano
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Veterans’
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide
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This Act may be cited as the
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Servicemembers’ Choice in Transition
Act of 2013
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Contents of Transition
Assistance Program
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In
general
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Section 1144 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
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Program
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The program carried out by this section shall consist of
at least five days of instruction as follows:
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At least one day
of service-specific pre-separation training, as determined by the Secretary
concerned.
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(2)
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Not more than one
day of instruction providing an overview of each of the following
subjects:
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(A)
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Preparation for
employment.
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(B)
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Preparation for
education or career or technical training.
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(C)
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Preparation for
entrepreneurship.
</text>
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(D)
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Other options
determined by the Secretary concerned.
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(3)
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At least two days
of in-depth instruction in the participants choice of the subjects described in
paragraphs (A) though (D) of paragraph (2).
</text>
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(4)
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Not more than one
day of instruction in the benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs and in other subjects determined by the Secretary
concerned.
</text>
</paragraph>
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.
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(b)
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Deadline for
implementation
</header>
<text>
The program carried out under section 1144 of
title 10, United States Code, shall comply with the requirements of subsection
(f) of such section, as added by subsection (a), by not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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(c)
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Feasibility
study
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Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of
Representatives the results of a study carried out by the Secretary to
determine the feasibility of providing the instruction described in subsection
(f)(4) of
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section 1144
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of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a), at all overseas locations where such instruction is provided by entering
into a contract jointly with the Secretary of Labor for the provision of such
instruction.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Flores (for himself and Mr. Takano ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide requirements for the contents of the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Servicemembers’ Choice in Transition Act of 2013 . 2. Contents of Transition Assistance Program (a) In general Section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) Program contents The program carried out by this section shall consist of at least five days of instruction as follows: (1) At least one day of service-specific pre-separation training, as determined by the Secretary concerned. (2) Not more than one day of instruction providing an overview of each of the following subjects: (A) Preparation for employment. (B) Preparation for education or career or technical training. (C) Preparation for entrepreneurship. (D) Other options determined by the Secretary concerned. (3) At least two days of in-depth instruction in the participants choice of the subjects described in paragraphs (A) though (D) of paragraph (2). (4) Not more than one day of instruction in the benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and in other subjects determined by the Secretary concerned. . (b) Deadline for implementation The program carried out under section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, shall comply with the requirements of subsection (f) of such section, as added by subsection (a), by not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Feasibility study Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives the results of a study carried out by the Secretary to determine the feasibility of providing the instruction described in subsection (f)(4) of section 1144 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), at all overseas locations where such instruction is provided by entering into a contract jointly with the Secretary of Labor for the provision of such instruction. |
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113 HR 632 IH: Voluntary Protection Program Act
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H. R. 632
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="P000265">
Mr. Petri
</sponsor>
(for
himself,
<cosponsor name-id="G000410">
Mr. Gene Green of Texas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000582">
Mr. Roe of Tennessee
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="A000369">
Mr. Amodei
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the
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Committee
on Education and the Workforce
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A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To authorize the Department of Labor’s voluntary
protection program and to expand the program to include more small
businesses.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Voluntary Protection Program
Act
</short-title>
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.
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2.
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<header>
Voluntary
protection program
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(a)
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<header>
Cooperative
agreements
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Labor shall establish a program of
entering into cooperative agreements with employers to encourage the
establishment of comprehensive safety and health management systems that
include—
</text>
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(1)
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requirements for
systematic assessment of hazards;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H52765D6CBFAF4093BF58B96CCA4C8FA5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
comprehensive
hazard prevention, mitigation, and control programs;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H23D383EB16BB424BB8342029A956FA97">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
active and
meaningful management and employee participation in the voluntary program
described in subsection (b); and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC73D599F9E094C988ACA90CCF33F2A1E">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
employee safety
and health training.
</text>
</paragraph>
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(b)
</enum>
<header>
Voluntary
protection program
</header>
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(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Labor shall establish and carry out a
voluntary protection program (consistent with subsection (a)) to encourage
excellence and recognize the achievement of excellence in both the technical
and managerial protection of employees from occupational hazards.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H895DDCCD2400442F859839439DD20F19">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Program
requirements
</header>
<text>
The voluntary protection program shall include the
following:
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Application
</header>
<text>
Employers
who volunteer under the program shall be required to submit an application to
the Secretary of Labor demonstrating that the worksite with respect to which
the application is made meets such requirements as the Secretary of Labor may
require for participation in the program.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9368F2F4ED2B45EC85E93A8E7A62514D">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Onsite
evaluations
</header>
<text>
There shall be onsite evaluations by representatives
of the Secretary of Labor to ensure a high level of protection of employees.
The onsite visits shall not result in enforcement of citations under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/29/651">
29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9A920168CE2341E483E1D4DC3F365DD1">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Information
</header>
<text>
Employers
who are approved by the Secretary of Labor for participation in the program
shall assure the Secretary of Labor that information about the safety and
health program shall be made readily available to the Secretary of Labor to
share with employees.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE8C12565F4864D6B880C1AF0B849D014">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Reevaluations
</header>
<text>
Periodic
reevaluations by the Secretary of Labor of the employers shall be required for
continued participation in the program.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3611640F2E9240398BBF03E12D8E2D74">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Monitoring
</header>
<text>
To
ensure proper controls and measurement of program performance for the voluntary
protection program under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall direct the
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health to take the
following actions:
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD34FF2EECE90414FA3B0F59B6E376574">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
Develop a
documentation policy regarding information on follow-up actions taken by the
regional offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in
response to fatalities and serious injuries at worksites participating in the
voluntary protection program.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8BEE4D3764F7472FA8243C97F3419566">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
Establish internal
controls that ensure consistent compliance by the regional offices of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration with the voluntary protection
program policies of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for
conducting onsite reviews and monitoring injury and illness rates, to ensure
that only qualified worksites participate in the program.
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Establish a system
for monitoring the performance of the voluntary protection program by
developing specific performance goals and measures for the program.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6ACA606F51CF4E7383CD06EB1A67786D">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Exemptions
</header>
<text>
A
site with respect to which a voluntary protection program has been approved
shall, during participation in the program, be exempt from inspections or
investigations and certain paperwork requirements to be determined by the
Secretary of Labor, except that this paragraph shall not apply to inspections
or investigations arising from employee complaints, fatalities, catastrophes,
or significant toxic releases.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC121F288EBEE4F42B7A3D0B5545CF9A4">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No payments
required
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Labor shall not require any form of
payment for an employer to qualify or participate in the voluntary protection
program.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1555D85C33AA4D93832CC8CB4D1573F2">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Transition
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of Labor shall take such steps as may be necessary for the orderly
transition from the cooperative agreements and voluntary protection programs
carried out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as of the day
before the date of enactment of this Act, to the cooperative agreements and
voluntary protection program authorized under this section. In making such
transition, the Secretary shall ensure that—
</text>
<paragraph id="H4F914B566C0548FDA9512B518BE6EEDD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the voluntary
protection program authorized under this section is based upon and consistent
with the voluntary protection programs carried out on the day before the date
of enactment of this Act; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4AD023626D8141E4A12F9FB4FE5FE1A9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
each employer
that, as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act, had an active
cooperative agreement under the voluntary protection programs carried out by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and was in good standing with
respect to the duties and responsibilities under such agreement, shall have the
option to continue participating in the voluntary protection program authorized
under this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H939E120256494A7A8E7A4D16DA0D27ED">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations and
implementation
</header>
<text>
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue final regulations for the
voluntary protection program authorized under this section and shall begin
implementation of the program.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H16949C35E91545E38AA42049088ED6E5">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Expanded access
to voluntary protection program for small businesses
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
The Secretary of Labor shall establish and
implement, by regulation, a program to increase participation by small
businesses (as the term is defined by the Administrator of the Small Business
Administration) in the voluntary protection program established under section 2
through outreach and assistance initiatives and the development of program
requirements that address the needs of small businesses.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HF9CCBD21BC504CFCB2A9686388F6C4F9">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
appropriations
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
There are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be
necessary.
</text>
</section>
</legis-body>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 632 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Petri (for himself, Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Mr. Amodei ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To authorize the Department of Labor’s voluntary protection program and to expand the program to include more small businesses.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Protection Program Act . 2. Voluntary protection program (a) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of Labor shall establish a program of entering into cooperative agreements with employers to encourage the establishment of comprehensive safety and health management systems that include— (1) requirements for systematic assessment of hazards; (2) comprehensive hazard prevention, mitigation, and control programs; (3) active and meaningful management and employee participation in the voluntary program described in subsection (b); and (4) employee safety and health training. (b) Voluntary protection program (1) In general The Secretary of Labor shall establish and carry out a voluntary protection program (consistent with subsection (a)) to encourage excellence and recognize the achievement of excellence in both the technical and managerial protection of employees from occupational hazards. (2) Program requirements The voluntary protection program shall include the following: (A) Application Employers who volunteer under the program shall be required to submit an application to the Secretary of Labor demonstrating that the worksite with respect to which the application is made meets such requirements as the Secretary of Labor may require for participation in the program. (B) Onsite evaluations There shall be onsite evaluations by representatives of the Secretary of Labor to ensure a high level of protection of employees. The onsite visits shall not result in enforcement of citations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq. ). (C) Information Employers who are approved by the Secretary of Labor for participation in the program shall assure the Secretary of Labor that information about the safety and health program shall be made readily available to the Secretary of Labor to share with employees. (D) Reevaluations Periodic reevaluations by the Secretary of Labor of the employers shall be required for continued participation in the program. (3) Monitoring To ensure proper controls and measurement of program performance for the voluntary protection program under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall direct the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health to take the following actions: (A) Develop a documentation policy regarding information on follow-up actions taken by the regional offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in response to fatalities and serious injuries at worksites participating in the voluntary protection program. (B) Establish internal controls that ensure consistent compliance by the regional offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration with the voluntary protection program policies of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for conducting onsite reviews and monitoring injury and illness rates, to ensure that only qualified worksites participate in the program. (C) Establish a system for monitoring the performance of the voluntary protection program by developing specific performance goals and measures for the program. (4) Exemptions A site with respect to which a voluntary protection program has been approved shall, during participation in the program, be exempt from inspections or investigations and certain paperwork requirements to be determined by the Secretary of Labor, except that this paragraph shall not apply to inspections or investigations arising from employee complaints, fatalities, catastrophes, or significant toxic releases. (5) No payments required The Secretary of Labor shall not require any form of payment for an employer to qualify or participate in the voluntary protection program. (c) Transition The Secretary of Labor shall take such steps as may be necessary for the orderly transition from the cooperative agreements and voluntary protection programs carried out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act, to the cooperative agreements and voluntary protection program authorized under this section. In making such transition, the Secretary shall ensure that— (1) the voluntary protection program authorized under this section is based upon and consistent with the voluntary protection programs carried out on the day before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) each employer that, as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act, had an active cooperative agreement under the voluntary protection programs carried out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and was in good standing with respect to the duties and responsibilities under such agreement, shall have the option to continue participating in the voluntary protection program authorized under this section. (d) Regulations and implementation Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue final regulations for the voluntary protection program authorized under this section and shall begin implementation of the program. 3. Expanded access to voluntary protection program for small businesses The Secretary of Labor shall establish and implement, by regulation, a program to increase participation by small businesses (as the term is defined by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration) in the voluntary protection program established under section 2 through outreach and assistance initiatives and the development of program requirements that address the needs of small businesses. 4. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary. |
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H. R. 633
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Chaffetz
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Mr. Labrador
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A BILL
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate
the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to
increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants,
and for other purposes.
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This Act may be cited as the
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Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants
Act of 2013
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Numerical
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(a)
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In
general
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Section 202(a)(2) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2)
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(1)
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heading, by striking
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employment-based
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(2)
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by striking
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(3), (4), and (5),
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(3) and
(4),
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;
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<paragraph id="H0A5D13FC43E9405D951D4E0773D07085">
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(3)
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by striking
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subsections (a) and (b) of section 203
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section 203(a)
</quote>
;
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<paragraph id="H9302A85149AF4CB887F6606788480789">
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(4)
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by striking
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7
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and inserting
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15
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; and
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<paragraph id="H5E9D3804BD7842148ADDAF1CFC0D66E5">
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(5)
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by striking
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such subsections
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such
section
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.
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Conforming
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Section 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
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in subsection
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both subsections (a) and (b) of section 203
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section 203(a)
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by striking subsection (a)(5); and
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(3)
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by amending
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(e)
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Special rules
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If
it is determined that the total number of immigrant visas made available under
section 203(a) to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area will
exceed the numerical limitation specified in subsection (a)(2) in any fiscal
year, in determining the allotment of immigrant visa numbers to natives under
section 203(a), visa numbers with respect to natives of that state or area
shall be allocated (to the extent practicable and otherwise consistent with
this section and section 203) in a manner so that, except as provided in
subsection (a)(4), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each
of paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 203(a) is equal to the ratio of the
total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the
total number of visas made available under section
203(a).
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.
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(c)
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Country-Specific
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Section 2 of the
Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 (
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8 U.S.C. 1255
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note) is amended—
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(1)
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in subsection (a),
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subsection (e))
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and inserting
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subsection
(d))
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(2)
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by striking
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(d)
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Effective
date
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The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if
enacted on September 30, 2012, and shall apply to fiscal years beginning with
fiscal year 2013.
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(e)
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Transition rules
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(1)
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In
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Subject to the
succeeding paragraphs of this subsection and notwithstanding title II of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.
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shall apply:
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(A)
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For fiscal year
2013, 15 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of paragraphs
(2) and (3) of section 203(b) of such Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1153(b)
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) shall be allotted
to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state or dependent area that was not
one of the two states with the largest aggregate numbers of natives obtaining
immigrant visas during fiscal year 2011 under such paragraphs.
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(B)
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For fiscal year
2014, 10 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of such
paragraphs shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state
or dependent area that was not one of the two states with the largest aggregate
numbers of natives obtaining immigrant visas during fiscal year 2012 under such
paragraphs.
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(C)
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For fiscal year
2015, 10 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of such
paragraphs shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state
or dependent area that was not one of the two states with the largest aggregate
numbers of natives obtaining immigrant visas during fiscal year 2013 under such
paragraphs.
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(2)
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Per-country
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(A)
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Reserved
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With respect to the
visas reserved under each of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1),
the number of such visas made available to natives of any single foreign state
or dependent area in the appropriate fiscal year may not exceed 25 percent (in
the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a dependent
area) of the total number of such visas.
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(B)
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Unreserved
visas
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With respect to the
immigrant visas made available under each of paragraphs (2) and (3) of section
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8 U.S.C. 1153(b)
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) and not reserved under paragraph (1), for
each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015, not more than 85 percent shall be
allotted to immigrants who are natives of any single foreign state.
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(3)
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Special rule to
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If, with
respect to fiscal year 2013, 2014, or 2015, the operation of paragraphs (1) and
(2) of this subsection would prevent the total number of immigrant visas made
available under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 203(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C.
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such fiscal year without regard to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this
subsection.
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(4)
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Rules for
chargeability
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Section 202(b)
of such Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1152(b)
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) shall apply in determining the foreign state to
which an alien is chargeable for purposes of this subsection.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 633 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Chaffetz (for himself, Mr. Labrador , and Ms. Lofgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2013 . 2. Numerical limitation to any single foreign state (a) In general Section 202(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking and employment-based ; (2) by striking (3), (4), and (5), and inserting (3) and (4), ; (3) by striking subsections (a) and (b) of section 203 and inserting section 203(a) ; (4) by striking 7 and inserting 15 ; and (5) by striking such subsections and inserting such section . (b) Conforming amendments Section 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking both subsections (a) and (b) of section 203 and inserting section 203(a) ; (2) by striking subsection (a)(5); and (3) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: (e) Special rules for countries at ceiling If it is determined that the total number of immigrant visas made available under section 203(a) to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area will exceed the numerical limitation specified in subsection (a)(2) in any fiscal year, in determining the allotment of immigrant visa numbers to natives under section 203(a), visa numbers with respect to natives of that state or area shall be allocated (to the extent practicable and otherwise consistent with this section and section 203) in a manner so that, except as provided in subsection (a)(4), the proportion of the visa numbers made available under each of paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 203(a) is equal to the ratio of the total number of visas made available under the respective paragraph to the total number of visas made available under section 203(a). . (c) Country-Specific offset Section 2 of the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (e)) and inserting subsection (d)) ; and (2) by striking subsection (d) and redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on September 30, 2012, and shall apply to fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2013. (e) Transition rules for employment-Based immigrants (1) In general Subject to the succeeding paragraphs of this subsection and notwithstanding title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151 et seq. ), the following rules shall apply: (A) For fiscal year 2013, 15 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 203(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(b) ) shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state or dependent area that was not one of the two states with the largest aggregate numbers of natives obtaining immigrant visas during fiscal year 2011 under such paragraphs. (B) For fiscal year 2014, 10 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of such paragraphs shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state or dependent area that was not one of the two states with the largest aggregate numbers of natives obtaining immigrant visas during fiscal year 2012 under such paragraphs. (C) For fiscal year 2015, 10 percent of the immigrant visas made available under each of such paragraphs shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of a foreign state or dependent area that was not one of the two states with the largest aggregate numbers of natives obtaining immigrant visas during fiscal year 2013 under such paragraphs. (2) Per-country levels (A) Reserved visas With respect to the visas reserved under each of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1), the number of such visas made available to natives of any single foreign state or dependent area in the appropriate fiscal year may not exceed 25 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent (in the case of a dependent area) of the total number of such visas. (B) Unreserved visas With respect to the immigrant visas made available under each of paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 203(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(b) ) and not reserved under paragraph (1), for each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015, not more than 85 percent shall be allotted to immigrants who are natives of any single foreign state. (3) Special rule to prevent unused visas If, with respect to fiscal year 2013, 2014, or 2015, the operation of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection would prevent the total number of immigrant visas made available under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 203(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)) from being issued, such visas may be issued during the remainder of such fiscal year without regard to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. (4) Rules for chargeability Section 202(b) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1152(b) ) shall apply in determining the foreign state to which an alien is chargeable for purposes of this subsection. |
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Commodity Exchange Act amendment
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The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), including the initial and variation margin requirements imposed by rules adopted pursuant to paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A), or an exemption issued under section 4(c)(1) from the requirements of section 2(h)(1)(A) for cooperative entities as defined in such exemption, or satisfies the criteria in section 2(h)(7)(D).
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Securities Exchange Act amendment
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 . 2. Margin requirements (a) Commodity Exchange Act amendment Section 4s(e) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6s(e) ), as added by section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), including the initial and variation margin requirements imposed by rules adopted pursuant to paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A), or an exemption issued under section 4(c)(1) from the requirements of section 2(h)(1)(A) for cooperative entities as defined in such exemption, or satisfies the criteria in section 2(h)(7)(D). . (b) Securities Exchange Act amendment Section 15F(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–10(e) ), as added by section 764(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a security-based swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 3C(g)(1) or satisfies the criteria in section 3C(g)(4). . 3. Implementation The amendments made by this Act to the Commodity Exchange Act shall be implemented— (1) without regard to— (A) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code; and (B) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; (2) through the promulgation of an interim final rule, pursuant to which public comment will be sought before a final rule is issued; and (3) such that paragraph (1) shall apply solely to changes to rules and regulations, or proposed rules and regulations, that are limited to and directly a consequence of such amendments.
Passed the House of Representatives June 12, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 634 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Grimm (for himself, Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , and Mr. McIntyre ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 . 2. Margin requirements (a) Commodity Exchange Act amendment Section 4s(e) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6s(e) ), as added by section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A) or satisfies the criteria in section 2(h)(7)(D). . (b) Securities Exchange Act amendment Section 15F(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–10(e) ), as added by section 764(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a security-based swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 3C(g)(1) or satisfies the criteria in section 3C(g)(4). . 3. Implementation The amendments made by this Act to the Commodity Exchange Act shall be implemented— (1) without regard to— (A) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code; and (B) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; (2) through the promulgation of an interim final rule, pursuant to which public comment will be sought before a final rule is issued; and (3) such that paragraph (1) shall apply solely to changes to rules and regulations, or proposed rules and regulations, that are limited to and directly a consequence of such amendments. |
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| IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 634 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 . 2. Margin requirements (a) Commodity Exchange Act amendment Section 4s(e) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 6s(e)), as added by section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), including the initial and variation margin requirements imposed by rules adopted pursuant to paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii), shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A), or an exemption issued under section 4(c)(1) from the requirements of section 2(h)(1)(A) for cooperative entities as defined in such exemption, or satisfies the criteria in section 2(h)(7)(D). . (b) Securities Exchange Act amendment Section 15F(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o–10(e)), as added by section 764(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a security-based swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 3C(g)(1) or satisfies the criteria in section 3C(g)(4). . 3. Implementation The amendments made by this Act to the Commodity Exchange Act shall be implemented— (1) without regard to— (A) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code; and (B) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; (2) through the promulgation of an interim final rule, pursuant to which public comment will be sought before a final rule is issued; and (3) such that paragraph (1) shall apply solely to changes to rules and regulations, or proposed rules and regulations, that are limited to and directly a consequence of such amendments.
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1st Session
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H. R. 634
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[Report No. 113–105, Parts I
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IN THE HOUSE OF
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Grimm
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(for
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Mr. Peters of Michigan
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,
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Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. McIntyre
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the
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Committee
on Financial Services
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, and in addition to the
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Committee on Agriculture
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,
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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June 12, 2013
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Additional sponsors:
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Mr.
Owens
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,
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Mr. Fincher
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,
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Mr. Conaway
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,
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Mr. Vargas
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, and
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Mr. David Scott of
Georgia
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June 12, 2013
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Committee on Financial
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June 12, 2013
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Committee on Agriculture
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; committed to
the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be
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To provide end user exemptions from certain
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Business Risk Mitigation and Price
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Margin
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Section 4s(e) of the Commodity Exchange Act
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7 U.S.C. 6s(e)
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Applicability
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The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii)
and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for
an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A) or satisfies the criteria in section
2(h)(7)(D).
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.
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Section 15F(e) of the Securities Exchange
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15 U.S.C. 78o–10(e)
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Applicability
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The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii)
and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a security-based swap in which a counterparty
qualifies for an exception under section 3C(g)(1) or satisfies the criteria in
section
3C(g)(4).
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.
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3.
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Implementation
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The amendments made by this Act to the
Commodity Exchange Act shall be implemented—
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(1)
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without regard
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(A)
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chapter 35 of
title 44, United States Code; and
</text>
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(B)
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the notice and
comment provisions of
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section 553
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of title 5, United States Code;
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(2)
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through the
promulgation of an interim final rule, pursuant to which public comment will be
sought before a final rule is issued; and
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(3)
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such that
paragraph (1) shall apply solely to changes to rules and regulations, or
proposed rules and regulations, that are limited to and directly a consequence
of such amendments.
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June 12, 2013
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Reported from the
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Committee on Financial
Services
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</action-desc>
<action-date date="20130612">
June 12, 2013
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<action-desc>
Reported from the
<committee-name committee-id="HAG00">
Committee on Agriculture
</committee-name>
; committed to
the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be
printed
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| IB Union Calendar No. 74 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 634 [Report No. 113–105, Parts I and II] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Grimm (for himself, Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , and Mr. McIntyre ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned June 12, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Owens , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Vargas , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia June 12, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services June 12, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Agriculture ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 . 2. Margin requirements (a) Commodity Exchange Act amendment Section 4s(e) of the Commodity Exchange Act ( 7 U.S.C. 6s(e) ), as added by section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 2(h)(7)(A) or satisfies the criteria in section 2(h)(7)(D). . (b) Securities Exchange Act amendment Section 15F(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–10(e) ), as added by section 764(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Applicability with respect to counterparties The requirements of paragraphs (2)(A)(ii) and (2)(B)(ii) shall not apply to a security-based swap in which a counterparty qualifies for an exception under section 3C(g)(1) or satisfies the criteria in section 3C(g)(4). . 3. Implementation The amendments made by this Act to the Commodity Exchange Act shall be implemented— (1) without regard to— (A) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code; and (B) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; (2) through the promulgation of an interim final rule, pursuant to which public comment will be sought before a final rule is issued; and (3) such that paragraph (1) shall apply solely to changes to rules and regulations, or proposed rules and regulations, that are limited to and directly a consequence of such amendments.
June 12, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services June 12, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Agriculture ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Pearce
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Mr. Tipton
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,
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Mr. Young of Alaska
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,
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Mr. Forbes
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Mr. Harris
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Mr. Hall
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,
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Mr. Marchant
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,
<cosponsor name-id="W000795">
Mr.
Wilson of South Carolina
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000461">
Mr.
Flores
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000552">
Mr. Gohmert
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000796">
Mr. Westmoreland
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001062">
Mr. Conaway
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000011">
Mr. Rahall
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,
<cosponsor name-id="J000255">
Mr. Jones
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,
<cosponsor name-id="G000565">
Mr. Gosar
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="P000599">
Mr. Posey
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Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the
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care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural
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HEALTHY Vets Act of
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Enhanced contract
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(a)
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Rural
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Section 1703
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In the case of a veteran
for whom Department facilities are geographically inaccessible (as provided in
paragraph (2)), the Secretary shall use the contract authority provided in
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Primary care.
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Acute or chronic symptom
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Nontherapeutic medical
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Other medical services as determined
appropriate by the director of the appropriate geographic service region of the
Department, after consultation with the Department physician responsible for
primary care of the veteran.
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Department facilities shall be deemed
to be geographically inaccessible for purposes of paragraph (1) in the case of
a veteran whose residence meets any of the following criteria:
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(A)
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The residence is in a county with a
population density of less than 7.0 people per square mile and is more than 75
miles from the nearest Department health care facility.
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(B)
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The residence is in a county with a
population density of more than 7.0 and less than 8.0 people per square mile
and is more than 100 miles from the nearest Department health care
facility.
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(C)
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The residence is in a county with a
population density of more than 8.0 and less than 9.0 people per square mile
and is more than 125 miles from the nearest Department health care
facility.
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(D)
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The residence is more than 150 miles
from the nearest Department health care facility.
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The Secretary may waive the
requirement in paragraph (1) in the case of a particular veteran if the
Secretary demonstrates on an individual basis through a cost-benefit analysis
that the costs to the Department of providing care to that veteran pursuant to
paragraph (1) significantly outweigh the benefits of localized health care for
the individual veteran.
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(4)
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For purposes of paragraph (2), a
distance in miles shall be determined on the basis of the most convenient
highway route that is available to the veteran, as determined by the
Secretary.
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.
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(b)
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Effective
Date
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Subsection (e) of
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section 1703
</external-xref>
of title 38, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 120
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 635 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Pearce (for himself, Mr. Tipton , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Harris , Mr. Hall , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Flores , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Rahall , Mr. Jones , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Posey ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your Vets Act of 2013 or the HEALTHY Vets Act of 2013 . 2. Enhanced contract care authority for health care needs of veterans in highly rural areas (a) Rural Veterans Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) (1) In the case of a veteran for whom Department facilities are geographically inaccessible (as provided in paragraph (2)), the Secretary shall use the contract authority provided in subsection (a) for the following care: (A) Primary care. (B) Acute or chronic symptom management. (C) Nontherapeutic medical services. (D) Other medical services as determined appropriate by the director of the appropriate geographic service region of the Department, after consultation with the Department physician responsible for primary care of the veteran. (2) Department facilities shall be deemed to be geographically inaccessible for purposes of paragraph (1) in the case of a veteran whose residence meets any of the following criteria: (A) The residence is in a county with a population density of less than 7.0 people per square mile and is more than 75 miles from the nearest Department health care facility. (B) The residence is in a county with a population density of more than 7.0 and less than 8.0 people per square mile and is more than 100 miles from the nearest Department health care facility. (C) The residence is in a county with a population density of more than 8.0 and less than 9.0 people per square mile and is more than 125 miles from the nearest Department health care facility. (D) The residence is more than 150 miles from the nearest Department health care facility. (3) The Secretary may waive the requirement in paragraph (1) in the case of a particular veteran if the Secretary demonstrates on an individual basis through a cost-benefit analysis that the costs to the Department of providing care to that veteran pursuant to paragraph (1) significantly outweigh the benefits of localized health care for the individual veteran. (4) For purposes of paragraph (2), a distance in miles shall be determined on the basis of the most convenient highway route that is available to the veteran, as determined by the Secretary. . (b) Effective Date Subsection (e) of section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Connolly
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Mr. Cummings
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,
<cosponsor name-id="N000147">
Ms. Norton
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,
<cosponsor name-id="C000714">
Mr. Conyers
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,
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Ms. Hahn
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="A000210">
Mr. Andrews
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000523">
Mr.
Price of North Carolina
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000593">
Mr.
Perlmutter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001084">
Mr. Cicilline
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000128">
Mr. Van Hollen
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001287">
Mr. Bera of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="I000057">
Mr. Israel
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000465">
Ms. Tsongas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000460">
Mr. Thompson of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000571">
Ms. Gabbard
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000191">
Mr. DeFazio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000565">
Mr. Loebsack
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="O000169">
Mr. Owens
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000570">
Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000368">
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000933">
Mr. Moran
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000562">
Mr. Lynch
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000290">
Ms. Edwards
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001162">
Ms. Schwartz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001170">
Ms. Shea-Porter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000087">
Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001036">
Mrs. Capps
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001278">
Ms. Bonamici
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000380">
Mr. Kildee
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000597">
Ms. Pingree of Maine
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000011">
Mr. Rahall
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001286">
Mrs. Bustos
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000293">
Ms. Esty
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000382">
Ms. Kuster
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000309">
Mrs.
McCarthy of New York
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000576">
Mr.
Ruppersberger
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="P000608">
Mr. Peters of
California
</cosponsor>
) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the
<committee-name committee-id="HHA00">
Committee on House
Administration
</committee-name>
, and in addition to the Committee on
<committee-name committee-id="HGO00">
Oversight and Government
Reform
</committee-name>
, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
</action-desc>
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<legis-type>
A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To prohibit Members of Congress from receiving any
automatic pay adjustments through the end of the One Hundred Thirteenth
Congress.
</official-title>
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<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Prohibiting cost of living
adjustments in pay for members of congress through one hundred thirteenth
congress
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/2/31">
2 U.S.C. 31
</external-xref>
) (relating to cost of
living adjustments for Members of Congress) during any pay period occurring
during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
</text>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 636 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. Cummings , Ms. Norton , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Andrews , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Bera of California , Mr. Israel , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Owens , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Moran , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Edwards , Ms. Schwartz , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mrs. Capps , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Rahall , Mrs. Bustos , Ms. Esty , Ms. Kuster , Mrs. McCarthy of New York , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Peters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit Members of Congress from receiving any automatic pay adjustments through the end of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
1. Prohibiting cost of living adjustments in pay for members of congress through one hundred thirteenth congress Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 31 ) (relating to cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress) during any pay period occurring during the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress. |
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113 HR 637 IH: Preserving American Privacy Act of 2013
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-13
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I
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113th CONGRESS
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<session>
1st Session
</session>
<legis-num>
H. R. 637
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
</current-chamber>
<action>
<action-date date="20130213">
February 13, 2013
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="P000592">
Mr. Poe of Texas
</sponsor>
(for
himself and
<cosponsor name-id="L000397">
Ms. Lofgren
</cosponsor>
) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on the
Judiciary
</committee-name>
</action-desc>
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<legis-type>
A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title>
To provide for a legal framework for the operation of
public unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
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1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Preserving American Privacy Act of
2013
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
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<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Use of unmanned
aircraft systems
</header>
<subsection id="H1DD842F362AD446D8CB29F8BDD0925C2">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Part II of title 18,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 205 the
following:
</text>
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<enum>
205A
</enum>
<header>
Use of unmanned
aircraft systems
</header>
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3119a. Definitions.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H4C60B16A781A48A481A39789B6267ABC" level="section">
3119b. Use of public unmanned aircraft systems.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9E2FFE30DC164BD9B3BE6B94775777DC" level="section">
3119c. Use of covered information as evidence.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HAD3E9A8A738C422197356AD1EF676ED0" level="section">
3119d. Administrative discipline.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HB699BED7192E4CFCA2257A218CB6E793" level="section">
3119e. Reporting.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H5B04D5156E4543AA9291DCEF2BBE36C0" level="section">
3119f. Private use of unmanned aircraft systems.
</toc-entry>
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3119g. Application with other Federal laws.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H1BB40A978961488F8CC45C5B97AC4BF5" level="section">
3119h. Ban on weaponization.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HA03F6F4ED159487EBFAFEEB1287E92FD" level="section">
3119i. Rule of construction regarding State laws on unmanned
aircraft system usage.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
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<enum>
3119a.
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
In this Act:
</text>
<paragraph id="H865D584B0D8C40919118D97504468970">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Court of
competent jurisdiction
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
court of competent
jurisdiction
</quote>
includes—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8ADFFF6F6ECA42A2819BDBFDD61968CC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
any district court
of the United States (including a magistrate judge of such a court) or any
United States court of appeals that—
</text>
<clause id="HBC47A8D2E30640D9A369F93C0E0158AF">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
has jurisdiction
over the offense being investigated;
</text>
</clause>
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<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
is in a district
in which the public unmanned aircraft system is located or where the public
unmanned aircraft system is being or sought to be operated; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2E9B4ED89987490FB19C63FF9A0DD2B7">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
is acting on a
request for foreign assistance pursuant to
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/3512">
section 3512
</external-xref>
of title 18, United
States Code; or
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4A2AE4779F6C4BC9B2C76F2D3CBE3C2F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
a court of general
criminal jurisdiction of a State authorized by the law of that State to issue
search warrants.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H922E4C9332104992BAAA50AA6AD75BA2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Covered
information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
covered information
</quote>
means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H9143C6694F6F44CCA7499C7D119614F3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
information that
is reasonably likely to enable identification of an individual; or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5BB2BC35DBFB4DB59F5467B3E88CC08C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
information about
an individual’s property that is not in plain view.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H580100E0BE594FD28F8740A8968533AA">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Governmental
entity
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
governmental entity
</quote>
means a
department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision
thereof.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H22C1E50AF4FF40909191A42747C9EF17">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Public unmanned
aircraft system
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
public unmanned aircraft system
</quote>
has the meaning given such term
in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101
note).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6AB3134F316B497E97BDB6E16D664787">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
State
</header>
<text>
The
term
<quote>
State
</quote>
means any State of the United States, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of
the United States.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H70D6DB2FB1304947986F73D5D4AAD7BF">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Unmanned
aircraft system
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
unmanned aircraft system
</quote>
has the meaning given such term in
section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101
note).
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H4C60B16A781A48A481A39789B6267ABC">
<enum>
3119b.
</enum>
<header>
Use of public
unmanned aircraft systems
</header>
<subsection id="H7145CE291A494738801F6D213998EC8B">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Application
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A governmental entity shall operate any
public unmanned aircraft system only in accordance with this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCA77DE13AE2C42BB9297418C0EEA3962">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Minimization
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In operating a public unmanned aircraft
system or disclosing any covered information collected by such operation, a
governmental entity shall minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the
collection or disclosure of such covered information.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9895F60EBA7C4525896D3F1B69B2E67F">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Data collection
statement required
</header>
<paragraph id="HF8B750F6CA384EB8846087200BC43E0F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Concurrent with an
application for a certificate or license to operate a public unmanned aircraft
system in the national airspace, a governmental entity shall submit to the
Attorney General a data collection statement, in such form and manner as the
Attorney General may by rule require, that describes—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HEA480724F7E349AF886F2F9FC3389DFE">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the purpose for
which the public unmanned aircraft system will be used;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9A5E13436CC24D49A5F38CC3820C251C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
whether the public
unmanned aircraft system is capable of collecting covered information;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF2A051EF75784F6F9853B09541B9513D">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the length of time
for which the collected covered information will be retained;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H108F989892EC4008A63FA3A5D5AA579C">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
an individual
point of contact for citizen feedback;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDF7D2FF0064047E29D0CE87D52441CB1">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
the particular
unit of the governmental entity responsible for safe and appropriate operation
of the public unmanned aircraft system;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H66D37CB056CA48F7828CC15DDF66807C">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
the rank and title
of the individual who may authorize the operation of the public unmanned
aircraft system;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H05D80E57A5EC4E35970398187D0AA3E0">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
the applicable
data minimization policies barring the collection of covered information
unrelated to the investigation of crime and requiring the destruction of
covered information that is no longer relevant to the investigation of a crime;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEBB694A302DA42BCAA7416070D550702">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
the applicable
audit and oversight procedures that ensure governmental entities and those
acting on their behalf use the unmanned aircraft system only as authorized,
within the scope of the data collection statement, and in compliance with data
minimization policies.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAA4CE2A89AF74467B29E791EE2AE4FF1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The applicant is responsible for submitting
to the Attorney General updates to the data collection statement.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H01EF1C3F5A5348209D56C97CE8135736">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
The Attorney
General may request that the Secretary of Transportation revoke the certificate
or license to operate the public unmanned aircraft system in the national
airspace if the operator’s activity contravenes the data collection statement
disclosures required in paragraph (1).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4C4D0F9E6C604668AB81BB8D18D8AEEF">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
Not later than 6
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall
issue regulations to establish a database, that is publicly accessible via
electronic means, indexing the certificates or licenses and the associated data
collection statements described in this subsection for public unmanned aircraft
systems operated within the national airspace.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H9E2FFE30DC164BD9B3BE6B94775777DC">
<enum>
3119c.
</enum>
<header>
Use of
covered information as evidence
</header>
<subsection id="H06729604E37F47D5A9DCEE6DF6F8AA38">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Covered information
that a governmental entity collects by operation of a public unmanned aircraft
system, and evidence derived from such covered information, may not be received
as evidence against an individual in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in
or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body,
legislative committee, or other authority of the United States, a State, or a
political subdivision thereof, unless such operation and collection, or
disclosure of such covered information is in accordance with this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H856B4AC09C184AF99CFDE8668499E6EC">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition on
use for law enforcement purposes
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Except as provided in subsection (c), a
governmental entity may not—
</text>
<paragraph id="H07BC952AF78C432B8E63DE4D72DE06E2">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
operate a public
unmanned aircraft system for a law enforcement purpose to collect covered
information; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1321CE7DA32841E491360C63A5005883">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
disclose covered
information so collected.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4B306AD359AD4591ABF862D7DDC7967F">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Exceptions
</header>
<text>
A
governmental entity may operate a public unmanned aircraft system and may
collect or disclose covered information acquired by such operation for a law
enforcement purpose only if such operation, collection, or disclosure is in
accordance with any of the following:
</text>
<paragraph id="H8D1EB467FAE241FA894CFFD92FB8001C">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Warrant
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The operation, collection, or disclosure
is—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5EED85CF154649329CDA1B7B42BB9840">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
pursuant to a
warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9BD289D939014F2C9DB4604D97979118">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
not later than 10
days after the execution of the warrant, the governmental entity that sought
the warrant serves a copy of the warrant on each person on whom covered
information was collected, except, if providing such notice would seriously
jeopardize an ongoing criminal or national security investigation, the court
may delay such notice on request of the governmental entity.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H157B5CE18BA640DF9EDF4E091E5C36C4">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Order
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The operation, collection, or disclosure is
pursuant to an order that may be lawfully issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HF8BDBD6E9D5D40D1AB75592CFCD8EC3C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
based on the allegation by the governmental
entity requesting such order of specific and articulable facts showing a
reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and a reasonable probability that the
operation of a public unmanned aircraft system will provide evidence of such
criminal activity;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H44046ACA6E4A4875AF338BDDCBF4E4B0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
authorizing the operation of a public
unmanned aircraft system only in a stipulated public area for a period of not
more than 48 hours;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEC0F41B32BE848A4846AD4C6B3783F60">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
which may be renewed at the court’s
discretion for a total period of operation of not longer than 30 days;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H56CAA585C8C349FF8E0F56882EF07BE7">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
notice is
provided—
</text>
<clause id="HE81A236850784F068B3A392612835AC2">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
not later than 10
days after the termination of which, by serving a copy on each person on whom
covered information was collected; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H88F6A92916DC49A3BF8AFE77409AC9CB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
not less than 48
hours prior to such operation, to the public in the stipulated public area, by
prominent placement of a notification—
</text>
<subclause id="HED3C052D0D5D468BBA1F02558CFD88F4">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
in a major
publication (with circulation of more than 1,000 in that area);
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H7DD4CDF7EDE14B1EAE23A6B6B147D10D">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
on a public
Internet Web site of the governmental entity, for the duration of the
operation; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H880BE18FA67546AD96166F7314A7C5C9">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
on public
signage in the area, for the duration of the operation.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB4580A92C9CD460AB1560B96B9BC491C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
U.S. Land
Border
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The operation is
within a distance of 25 miles from any external land boundary of the United
States and is for the purpose of patrolling or securing the border.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3D2722019BED4E9482EFD0B2FF5A0568">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Consent
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The covered information that is collected
or disclosed pertains to an individual who provides prior written consent to
such collection or disclosure.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8DFB9989279C4DFA9AE560818D91A0C4">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Emergency
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The operation is—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H24565512E2C74CB6B8A61511D67BEEBC">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
an investigative or law enforcement officer
reasonably believes that an emergency situation exists that—
</text>
<clause id="H63803709632F4A5EA800DCE6D555D0F5">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
involves—
</text>
<subclause id="H1483E305BCF0405DB2CE87E7D127717C">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
immediate danger
of death or serious physical injury to any person;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HFBCDF015C5C040F9B110B7A6EFD0B30D">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
conspiratorial
activities threatening the national security interest; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H72DE94AF503340CFB755F5255DD08789">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
conspiratorial
activities characteristic of organized crime; and
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H70070E0B6C764A9BAA66D6E7FF05EB7F">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
requires such operation, collection, or
disclosure before a warrant or order authorizing such operation, collection, or
disclosure may, with due diligence, be obtained;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFDF55FE1F3B04914B370A4056A572986">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
that officer
applies for such a warrant or order not later than 48 hours after such
operation begins; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HD626A8EAD6DF4231ACDCB049643704B5">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
that operation is
terminated immediately on the earlier of when—
</text>
<clause id="H3737972F95DF428887E622D3C3B310C3">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the information
necessary to resolve the emergency situation is collected; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H6C40452F5C784BD7B9648651702F60DF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the court denies
the application for the warrant or order.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4E1BAFC66D964475B150827C324EA2C2">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Effect of
failure to secure warrant or order
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
If a warrant or order described in
paragraph (5) is denied, then for purposes of subsection (b), an operation,
collection, or disclosure under that paragraph shall not be considered to be an
operation, collection, or disclosure authorized under this subsection. Any
covered information so collected shall be removed from all databases of the
governmental entity.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HAD3E9A8A738C422197356AD1EF676ED0">
<enum>
3119d.
</enum>
<header>
Administrative
discipline
</header>
<subsection id="H0DBB626DEABD4FC2B3D446CE1D3FC25E">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Administrative
discipline
</header>
<text>
If a court or appropriate department or agency
determines that a governmental entity has violated any provision of this Act,
and the court or appropriate department or agency finds that the circumstances
surrounding the violation raise serious questions about whether or not an
officer or employee of the United States acted intentionally with respect to
the violation, the department or agency shall, upon receipt of a true and
correct copy of a decision or findings of the court or appropriate department
or agency, promptly initiate a proceeding to determine whether disciplinary
action against the officer or employee is warranted. If the head of the
department or agency involved determines that disciplinary action is not
warranted, such head shall notify the Inspector General with jurisdiction over
the department or agency concerned and shall provide the Inspector General with
the reasons for such determination.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HB38802027B504A2BB7B026AAA5A3D13A">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Improper
disclosure is violation
</header>
<text>
Any willful disclosure or use by an
investigative or law enforcement officer or governmental entity of information
beyond the extent permitted by this Act is a violation of this Act for purposes
of this section.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HB699BED7192E4CFCA2257A218CB6E793">
<enum>
3119e.
</enum>
<header>
Reporting
</header>
<subsection id="H5D872B1BA3B647829BC897B63652B7BB">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<text>
In January of each
year, any Federal judge who has issued a warrant or order (or an extension
thereof) under section 3 on operation of public unmanned aircraft systems that
expired during the preceding year, or who has denied approval of such a warrant
or order during that year, shall report to the Administrative Office of the
United States Courts—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD5C22E8898FC4802BDADE724A03A909E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the fact that an
order or extension was applied for;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE736E61723BB4D739131FE844BB3CDAC">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
the kind of order
or extension applied for;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB693E6B6A90442EDA47DE7BB26131CB2">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
the fact that the
order or extension was granted as applied for, was modified, or was
denied;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H45C5FD447F734A41806E40D65BC049A6">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
the period of
collections authorized by the order, and the number and duration of any
extensions of the order;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF252D5DA333C4CD791F19BE29183309C">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
the offense
specified in the order or application, or extension of an order; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1C06C271E80242619F63BC966DB44233">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
the identity of
the applying agency making the application and the rank and title of the person
authorizing the application.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9D3A60942DBF447DB1C120DEE4D78839">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<text>
In March of each
year the Attorney General, an Assistant Attorney General specially designated
by the Attorney General, or the principal prosecuting attorney of a State, or
the principal prosecuting attorney for any political subdivision of a State,
shall report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts—
</text>
<paragraph id="HC08C9620BB6145FF9364E2454484DFDF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
the information
required by paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) with respect to each
application for an order or extension made during the preceding calendar
year;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE8A9ABD4EB144953A6949F9BCE1BA187">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
a general
description of all the information collected under such order or extension,
including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD219CBE03AB24ECB916566A1F482DC22">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the approximate
nature and frequency of incriminating conduct collected;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0C528F8ECA6E4D21BBA1633AD42947AF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the approximate number of persons whose
covered information was collected; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H495E46AB93A44AD7945B099C1655A9F3">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the approximate
nature, amount, and cost of the manpower and other resources used in the
collection;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H71128E581C194045AC9383403DE0F1C6">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of arrests resulting from
covered information collected from such order or extension, and the offenses
for which arrests were made;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1F8326B7E3704B8E82A49A6785E2F437">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of trials resulting from such
covered information;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAD87AA91B9394C3E8B9E31F6240DA4C5">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of motions to suppress made with
respect to such covered information, and the number granted or denied;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC3361CF8CC7D45DAB8110A6462B897CA">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of convictions resulting from
such covered information, and the offenses for which the convictions were
obtained, and a general assessment of the importance of the information
collected; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFC89B3B4A80E48C7BF330DA98E32D743">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
the information
required by paragraphs (2) through (6) of this subsection with respect to
orders or extensions obtained in a preceding calendar year.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H3CE205A15BEB44C5BB61BC8E4758FBB7">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In June of each year the Director of the
Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall transmit to the
Congress a full and complete report that includes a summary and analysis of all
information received under subsection (a) and (b) during the preceding calendar
year. The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts is
authorized to issue regulations regarding the content and form of the reports
required to be filed by subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H5B04D5156E4543AA9291DCEF2BBE36C0">
<enum>
3119f.
</enum>
<header>
Private use
of unmanned aircraft systems
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
It shall be unlawful to intentionally
operate a private unmanned aircraft system to capture, in a manner that is
highly offensive to a reasonable person, any type of visual image, sound
recording, or other physical impression of a individual engaging in a personal
or familial activity under circumstances in which the individual had a
reasonable expectation of privacy, through the use of a visual or auditory
enhancing device, regardless of whether there is a physical trespass, if this
image, sound recording, or other physical impression could not have been
achieved without a trespass unless the visual or auditory enhancing device was
used.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H0F5C829A76D44DF6AF6DA90F4EE5C5EE">
<enum>
3119g.
</enum>
<header>
Application
with other Federal laws
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Nothing in this Act may be construed to
modify, limit, or supersede the operation of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/18/119">
chapter 119
</external-xref>
of title 18, United
States Code.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H1BB40A978961488F8CC45C5B97AC4BF5">
<enum>
3119h.
</enum>
<header>
Ban on
weaponization
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
It shall be
unlawful for any investigative or law enforcement officer or private individual
to operate an unmanned aircraft system that is armed with a firearm (as such
term is defined in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/18/921">
section 921
</external-xref>
of title 18, United States Code) within the
airspace of the United States.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HA03F6F4ED159487EBFAFEEB1287E92FD">
<enum>
3119i.
</enum>
<header>
Rule of
construction regarding State laws on unmanned aircraft system
usage
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Nothing in this Act
shall be construed to preempt any State law regarding the use of unmanned
aircraft systems exclusively within the borders of that
State.
</text>
</section>
</chapter>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
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<subsection id="HC462AEA201294C428FD00FCC2AECD632">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Clerical
amendment
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The table of
chapters for part II of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to chapter 205 the following:
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<toc regeneration="no-regeneration">
<multi-column-toc-entry level="section">
<toc-enum>
205A.
</toc-enum>
<level-header level="section">
Use of
unmanned aircraft
systems
</level-header>
<target>
3119a
</target>
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.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 637 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself and Ms. Lofgren ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide for a legal framework for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving American Privacy Act of 2013 . 2. Use of unmanned aircraft systems (a) In general Part II of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 205 the following: 205A Use of unmanned aircraft systems 3119a. Definitions. 3119b. Use of public unmanned aircraft systems. 3119c. Use of covered information as evidence. 3119d. Administrative discipline. 3119e. Reporting. 3119f. Private use of unmanned aircraft systems. 3119g. Application with other Federal laws. 3119h. Ban on weaponization. 3119i. Rule of construction regarding State laws on unmanned aircraft system usage. 3119a. Definitions In this Act: (1) Court of competent jurisdiction The term court of competent jurisdiction includes— (A) any district court of the United States (including a magistrate judge of such a court) or any United States court of appeals that— (i) has jurisdiction over the offense being investigated; (ii) is in a district in which the public unmanned aircraft system is located or where the public unmanned aircraft system is being or sought to be operated; or (iii) is acting on a request for foreign assistance pursuant to section 3512 of title 18, United States Code; or (B) a court of general criminal jurisdiction of a State authorized by the law of that State to issue search warrants. (2) Covered information The term covered information means— (A) information that is reasonably likely to enable identification of an individual; or (B) information about an individual’s property that is not in plain view. (3) Governmental entity The term governmental entity means a department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof. (4) Public unmanned aircraft system The term public unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note). (5) State The term State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States. (6) Unmanned aircraft system The term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note). 3119b. Use of public unmanned aircraft systems (a) Application A governmental entity shall operate any public unmanned aircraft system only in accordance with this Act. (b) Minimization In operating a public unmanned aircraft system or disclosing any covered information collected by such operation, a governmental entity shall minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the collection or disclosure of such covered information. (c) Data collection statement required (1) Concurrent with an application for a certificate or license to operate a public unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace, a governmental entity shall submit to the Attorney General a data collection statement, in such form and manner as the Attorney General may by rule require, that describes— (A) the purpose for which the public unmanned aircraft system will be used; (B) whether the public unmanned aircraft system is capable of collecting covered information; (C) the length of time for which the collected covered information will be retained; (D) an individual point of contact for citizen feedback; (E) the particular unit of the governmental entity responsible for safe and appropriate operation of the public unmanned aircraft system; (F) the rank and title of the individual who may authorize the operation of the public unmanned aircraft system; (G) the applicable data minimization policies barring the collection of covered information unrelated to the investigation of crime and requiring the destruction of covered information that is no longer relevant to the investigation of a crime; and (H) the applicable audit and oversight procedures that ensure governmental entities and those acting on their behalf use the unmanned aircraft system only as authorized, within the scope of the data collection statement, and in compliance with data minimization policies. (2) The applicant is responsible for submitting to the Attorney General updates to the data collection statement. (3) The Attorney General may request that the Secretary of Transportation revoke the certificate or license to operate the public unmanned aircraft system in the national airspace if the operator’s activity contravenes the data collection statement disclosures required in paragraph (1). (4) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue regulations to establish a database, that is publicly accessible via electronic means, indexing the certificates or licenses and the associated data collection statements described in this subsection for public unmanned aircraft systems operated within the national airspace. 3119c. Use of covered information as evidence (a) In general Covered information that a governmental entity collects by operation of a public unmanned aircraft system, and evidence derived from such covered information, may not be received as evidence against an individual in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, unless such operation and collection, or disclosure of such covered information is in accordance with this Act. (b) Prohibition on use for law enforcement purposes Except as provided in subsection (c), a governmental entity may not— (1) operate a public unmanned aircraft system for a law enforcement purpose to collect covered information; or (2) disclose covered information so collected. (c) Exceptions A governmental entity may operate a public unmanned aircraft system and may collect or disclose covered information acquired by such operation for a law enforcement purpose only if such operation, collection, or disclosure is in accordance with any of the following: (1) Warrant The operation, collection, or disclosure is— (A) pursuant to a warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction; and (B) not later than 10 days after the execution of the warrant, the governmental entity that sought the warrant serves a copy of the warrant on each person on whom covered information was collected, except, if providing such notice would seriously jeopardize an ongoing criminal or national security investigation, the court may delay such notice on request of the governmental entity. (2) Order The operation, collection, or disclosure is pursuant to an order that may be lawfully issued by a court of competent jurisdiction— (A) based on the allegation by the governmental entity requesting such order of specific and articulable facts showing a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and a reasonable probability that the operation of a public unmanned aircraft system will provide evidence of such criminal activity; (B) authorizing the operation of a public unmanned aircraft system only in a stipulated public area for a period of not more than 48 hours; (C) which may be renewed at the court’s discretion for a total period of operation of not longer than 30 days; and (D) notice is provided— (i) not later than 10 days after the termination of which, by serving a copy on each person on whom covered information was collected; or (ii) not less than 48 hours prior to such operation, to the public in the stipulated public area, by prominent placement of a notification— (I) in a major publication (with circulation of more than 1,000 in that area); (II) on a public Internet Web site of the governmental entity, for the duration of the operation; or (III) on public signage in the area, for the duration of the operation. (3) U.S. Land Border The operation is within a distance of 25 miles from any external land boundary of the United States and is for the purpose of patrolling or securing the border. (4) Consent The covered information that is collected or disclosed pertains to an individual who provides prior written consent to such collection or disclosure. (5) Emergency The operation is— (A) an investigative or law enforcement officer reasonably believes that an emergency situation exists that— (i) involves— (I) immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person; (II) conspiratorial activities threatening the national security interest; or (III) conspiratorial activities characteristic of organized crime; and (ii) requires such operation, collection, or disclosure before a warrant or order authorizing such operation, collection, or disclosure may, with due diligence, be obtained; (B) that officer applies for such a warrant or order not later than 48 hours after such operation begins; and (C) that operation is terminated immediately on the earlier of when— (i) the information necessary to resolve the emergency situation is collected; or (ii) the court denies the application for the warrant or order. (6) Effect of failure to secure warrant or order If a warrant or order described in paragraph (5) is denied, then for purposes of subsection (b), an operation, collection, or disclosure under that paragraph shall not be considered to be an operation, collection, or disclosure authorized under this subsection. Any covered information so collected shall be removed from all databases of the governmental entity. 3119d. Administrative discipline (a) Administrative discipline If a court or appropriate department or agency determines that a governmental entity has violated any provision of this Act, and the court or appropriate department or agency finds that the circumstances surrounding the violation raise serious questions about whether or not an officer or employee of the United States acted intentionally with respect to the violation, the department or agency shall, upon receipt of a true and correct copy of a decision or findings of the court or appropriate department or agency, promptly initiate a proceeding to determine whether disciplinary action against the officer or employee is warranted. If the head of the department or agency involved determines that disciplinary action is not warranted, such head shall notify the Inspector General with jurisdiction over the department or agency concerned and shall provide the Inspector General with the reasons for such determination. (b) Improper disclosure is violation Any willful disclosure or use by an investigative or law enforcement officer or governmental entity of information beyond the extent permitted by this Act is a violation of this Act for purposes of this section. 3119e. Reporting (a) In January of each year, any Federal judge who has issued a warrant or order (or an extension thereof) under section 3 on operation of public unmanned aircraft systems that expired during the preceding year, or who has denied approval of such a warrant or order during that year, shall report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts— (1) the fact that an order or extension was applied for; (2) the kind of order or extension applied for; (3) the fact that the order or extension was granted as applied for, was modified, or was denied; (4) the period of collections authorized by the order, and the number and duration of any extensions of the order; (5) the offense specified in the order or application, or extension of an order; and (6) the identity of the applying agency making the application and the rank and title of the person authorizing the application. (b) In March of each year the Attorney General, an Assistant Attorney General specially designated by the Attorney General, or the principal prosecuting attorney of a State, or the principal prosecuting attorney for any political subdivision of a State, shall report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts— (1) the information required by paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) with respect to each application for an order or extension made during the preceding calendar year; (2) a general description of all the information collected under such order or extension, including— (A) the approximate nature and frequency of incriminating conduct collected; (B) the approximate number of persons whose covered information was collected; and (C) the approximate nature, amount, and cost of the manpower and other resources used in the collection; (3) the number of arrests resulting from covered information collected from such order or extension, and the offenses for which arrests were made; (4) the number of trials resulting from such covered information; (5) the number of motions to suppress made with respect to such covered information, and the number granted or denied; (6) the number of convictions resulting from such covered information, and the offenses for which the convictions were obtained, and a general assessment of the importance of the information collected; and (7) the information required by paragraphs (2) through (6) of this subsection with respect to orders or extensions obtained in a preceding calendar year. (c) In June of each year the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall transmit to the Congress a full and complete report that includes a summary and analysis of all information received under subsection (a) and (b) during the preceding calendar year. The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts is authorized to issue regulations regarding the content and form of the reports required to be filed by subsections (a) and (b) of this section. 3119f. Private use of unmanned aircraft systems It shall be unlawful to intentionally operate a private unmanned aircraft system to capture, in a manner that is highly offensive to a reasonable person, any type of visual image, sound recording, or other physical impression of a individual engaging in a personal or familial activity under circumstances in which the individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy, through the use of a visual or auditory enhancing device, regardless of whether there is a physical trespass, if this image, sound recording, or other physical impression could not have been achieved without a trespass unless the visual or auditory enhancing device was used. 3119g. Application with other Federal laws Nothing in this Act may be construed to modify, limit, or supersede the operation of chapter 119 of title 18, United States Code. 3119h. Ban on weaponization It shall be unlawful for any investigative or law enforcement officer or private individual to operate an unmanned aircraft system that is armed with a firearm (as such term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code) within the airspace of the United States. 3119i. Rule of construction regarding State laws on unmanned aircraft system usage Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any State law regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems exclusively within the borders of that State. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of chapters for part II of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 205 the following: 205A. Use of unmanned aircraft systems 3119a . |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 638 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Fleming (for himself, Mr. Simpson , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Jones , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Posey , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Amodei , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to require that any new national wildlife refuge may not be established except as expressly authorized by statute.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on establishment of new national wildlife refuges (a) In general Section 4(a) of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) The Secretary may not establish any national wildlife refuge except as expressly authorized by a law enacted after January 3, 2013. . (b) Existing refuges not affected The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any national wildlife refuge established on or before January 3, 2013. |
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| IB Union Calendar No. 158 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 638 [Report No. 113–218] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Fleming (for himself, Mr. Simpson , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Jones , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Posey , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Amodei , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 20, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mrs. Lummis and Mr. Duncan of South Carolina September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to require that any new national wildlife refuge may not be established except as expressly authorized by statute.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Wildlife Refuge Review Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on establishment of new national wildlife refuges (a) In general Section 4(a) of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) The Secretary may not establish any national wildlife refuge except as expressly authorized by a law enacted after January 3, 2013. . (b) Existing refuges not affected The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any national wildlife refuge established on or before January 3, 2013.
September 20, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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Access to
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Detention facilities shall provide to detainees
reasonable and equitable access to working telephones, and the ability to
contact, free of charge, legal representatives, foreign consulates, the
immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Federal courts,
in addition to persons and offices contacted for the purpose of obtaining legal
representation. Detention facilities shall provide to detainees access to
telephones during facility working hours and on an emergency basis in
accordance with the following:
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The detention
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access and shall post those rules, together with an explanation of how to make
calls, within sight of each telephone available to detainees. These rules shall
be translated into Spanish and two additional languages spoken by a substantial
part of the detainee population of the detention facility. If a detention
facility has determined that more than 5 percent of its population is a certain
ethnicity, the document should be translated into that ethnicity’s appropriate
language. The detention facility shall also provide oral interpretation and
written translation assistance to detainees in reading any relevant materials
required to request telephone access, including oral interpretation assistance
for those who are not literate in English, Spanish, and other languages spoken
by the detainee population of the facility.
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The rates charged
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significantly impair detainees’ access to telephones.
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The detention
facility shall not restrict the number of calls detainees may place to their
legal representatives or consular officials, or to any others for the purpose
of obtaining legal representation, or limit the duration of those calls by rule
or automatic cut-off, unless necessary for security reasons. The detention
facility shall have a reasonable number of working phones available to
detainees, and at a minimum one phone per each 25 users.
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The detention
facility shall ensure the privacy of telephone conversations between detainees
and legal representatives or consular officials, and calls made for the purpose
of obtaining legal representation. Means to ensure privacy may include the use
of privacy panels, the placement of phones in housing pods, and other
appropriate measures.
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Detainees’
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the purpose of obtaining legal representation, shall not be monitored or
recorded without a court order and without prior notification to the
detainee.
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The detention
facility shall take and deliver telephone messages to detainees as promptly as
possible, but no less often than twice a day. Detainees shall be permitted to
make confidential telephone calls promptly within 8 hours of receipt of
messages left by a court, legal representative, prospective legal
representative, or consular official as soon as reasonably possible after the
delivery of the message.
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Quality of
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Detention facilities shall afford a continuum of
prompt, high-quality medical care, including care to address medical needs that
existed prior to detention, at no cost to detainees. Such medical care shall
address all detainee health needs and shall include chronic care, dental care,
eye care, mental health care, individual and group counseling, medical dietary
needs, and other medically necessary specialized care in accordance with the
following:
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All detention
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Correctional Health Care and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of
Health Care Organizations. Detention facilities that are not accredited as of
the date of the enactment of this Act will obtain such accreditation within one
year, and if accreditation is not obtained by that time the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall cease use of the facility. All standards, policies and
practices shall at a minimum comply with the National Commission on
Correctional Health Care Standards for Health Services in Jails.
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All detention
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a health services administrator, or a health agency. Clinical decisions shall
be made solely by a licensed health care provider.
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Each immigration
detainee shall receive a comprehensive medical and mental health intake
screening by a qualified health care professional upon arrival at the facility
and each immigration detainee shall receive a comprehensive medical and mental
health examination and assessment by a qualified health care professional not
later than 14 days after arrival.
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(D)
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Any decision to
deny requested medical care or treatment, or care or treatment recommended by
any outside physician or specialist, to a detainee shall be made within 72
hours or earlier if medically necessary and shall be accompanied by a written
explanation of the reasons for the denial. This decision and the written
explanation of the decision shall be simultaneously communicated to the
detainee and to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Detainees shall be afforded an opportunity
to obtain an appeal of any decisions denying a request for medical treatment.
Such an appeal or request for reconsideration shall be resolved in writing
within 7 days or earlier if medically necessary by an appeals board that shall
be composed of independent health care professionals in the fields relevant to
the request for medical or mental health care. The written decision shall be
conveyed to the on-site medical provider and the immigration detainee within 24
hours of a decision by the appeals board.
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Except in
emergency situations where informed consent cannot reasonably be obtained,
medical care and treatment shall be provided only with the informed consent of
the detainee or a person authorized by the detainee or applicable law to
provide such consent.
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Involuntary
psychotropic medication may be used only if allowed by applicable law and then
only in emergency situations when a physician has determined, after personally
examining the patient, that—
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
a
detainee is imminently dangerous to self or others due to a mental illness;
and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H624FD3772AEB4212A002612D82A2E025">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
involuntary
psychotropic medication is medically appropriate to treat the mental illness
and necessary to prevent harm. If a detainee is represented by counsel, the
administration of any psychotropic drug to the detainee shall be disclosed to
the detainee’s counsel promptly and in any event within a reasonable time prior
to any hearing in which the detainee will appear.
</text>
</clause>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">
If a
detainee is not represented by counsel, the administration of any psychotropic
drug to the detainee shall, with the informed consent of the detainee, be
disclosed to the Immigration Court prior to any hearing in which the detainee
will appear. Any disclosure to the court by any person of the administration of
a psychotropic drug to the detainee shall be filed under seal and may be
disclosed to other persons only in the same manner and to the same extent that
medical records may be disclosed. Any detainee who receives medication pursuant
to this subparagraph must be afforded a hearing pursuant to the procedures set
forth in 28 CFR 549.43, as described in Washington v. Harper, 494 U.S. 210
(1990), before the detainee may receive medication again under this
subparagraph.
</continuation-text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7AEE60580CCC4C86B8B28004E2C79AE3">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<text>
No drugs of any
kind shall be administered to detainees without their informed consent for the
purpose of sedation or controlling the detainee’s behavior during
transportation or removal or for the purpose of punishment.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB2A41E8A91B949A98B93277C002F434B">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
All detention
facilities shall maintain complete medical records for every detainee, which
shall be made available within 72 hours to any detention facility to which the
detainee may be transferred. Medical records shall also be made available
within 72 hours to a detainee, his legal representative, or other authorized
individuals upon request by the detainee. Any and all medical and mental health
records of a detainee shall be treated as confidential, as required by the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H56CAF0BB1E894F3BA464FEA48CD10286">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<text>
For each fiscal
year after the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
report to the Congress on a semiannual basis, and to Department of Homeland
Security Office of Inspector General within 48 hours of any in-custody death,
information regarding the death of any person who is in the custody of U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement that, at a minimum, includes—
</text>
<clause id="H9019B74ECD934AAC93CB047E821BDD24">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the
name, gender, national origin, alien number, and age of the deceased;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H78794C62082942FDB3AF880866BB6D8A">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the
date on which detention in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody
commenced;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H68AFF58A3471441D9F14F6E29B4EF9A0">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
the date and
location of death;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H80848760D1AE440C97486230EF9CB124">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
the
location of last detention;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE1F38911813A403A9FF6D02B80C806B2">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
a
brief description of the circumstances surrounding the death;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB5DB1ADA1F7D41D18483B17FCC372ECE">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text>
the
status and results of any investigation(s) that has been conducted into the
circumstances surrounding the death;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF2F8E9BF337D4C2F87575F00911D36D7">
<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<text>
each location
where the individual was held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
custody or the custody of an entity contracting with U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement and the dates during which the individual was held at each
location; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H209AFAE218964CC9B0B739EDD340D5E6">
<enum>
(viii)
</enum>
<text>
all medical
records of the deceased.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H17C075B64E0041ABAFC7C8345359E532">
<enum>
(K)
</enum>
<text>
All detainee
transfers shall take into consideration the detainee’s health and medical
fitness. Continuity of care shall be preserved during and after transfers, and
detainees shall suffer no interruption in the provision of treatment, including
prescription medication.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H488ACDC2647548519B5CBB7DFA6777B7">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Sexual abuse
regulations concerning care and custody of detainees
</header>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H862CA9AFE1304D5EA0A1D84DCF2E0748">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Detention facilities
shall take all necessary measures to prevent sexual abuse of detainees,
including sexual assaults, and shall observe the minimum standards under the
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/15601">
42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq.
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8A8AC2E739904F6E96D660D30BAEB401">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Measures where
abuse occurs
</header>
<text>
Where sexual abuse occurs, detention facilities
shall ensure that—
</text>
<clause id="H15D4B5EB7D9146978A11382D6D92DF34">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
prompt and
appropriate medical intervention is taken to minimize medical and psychological
trauma;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H3D5A818DA8474772BECBE914689A3A5D">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
a
medical history is taken and a physical examination is conducted by qualified
and culturally appropriate medical professionals to determine the extent of
physical injury and whether referral to another medical facility is
indicated;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE02598060654470EB77E7BC36377477D">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
prophylactic
treatment, emergency contraception, and follow-up for sexually transmitted
diseases are provided;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H394B25C5D6BF4CACBDCB14E5E2728FCE">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
the
case is evaluated by a qualified mental health professional for crisis
intervention counseling and long-term follow-up;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HFD9AC4C55BCB4131881D3E2F1FC3B6E9">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
victims are separated from their abusers
and are considered for release on parole or for an alternative to detention
program; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4C36A3133A6A475FB9254A64EFA63D10">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
any and all medical and mental health
records arising out of a detainee’s allegation of sexual abuse shall be treated
as confidential, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC4E51D8F46734D05AFE1445350ECF82C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Reporting
</header>
<text>
A
detention facility shall not subject any person to punishment or any other form
of retaliation for reporting incidents of sexual abuse.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5D73E4D5115640248071BBEBC4909AAD">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Investigation
</header>
<text>
In
all cases of alleged sexual abuse, the detention facility shall conduct a
thorough and timely investigation and shall provide to the Secretary of
Homeland Security a report of the circumstances and the response of the
detention facility. If the report is not completed within 30 days after alleged
sexual abuse comes to the attention of the detention facility, the detention
facility shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security a description of
the status of the investigation and an estimated date of completion 30 days
after the alleged sexual abuse comes to the attention of the detention facility
and every 30 days thereafter until the report is provided to the Secretary of
Homeland Security. The report required by this subsection shall include at
minimum a determination of whether the alleged sexual abuse occurred, an
in-depth analysis of the relevant facts including the causes of any sexual
abuse that may have occurred and whether and to what extent the alleged abuse
indicates a failure of policy, a failure of training, a failure of oversight,
or a failure of management, and a description of the actions that the facility
will take to prevent the occurrence of similar incidents in the future and a
plan for monitoring the implementation of those actions. The detention facility
shall provide to the Secretary of Homeland Security periodic reports monitoring
the implementation of the plan in accordance with the schedule set forth in
such plan as approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDA0E681E8499455BA8B22A3BE96138B7">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer of
detainees
</header>
<subparagraph id="H8712145D61774F9A91DB7EF9D8AB0904">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In adopting procedures governing the
transfer of individuals detained under section 236 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1226">
8 U.S.C. 1226
</external-xref>
), and subject to the exception in subparagraph
(D), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations
prohibiting transfer of a detainee if such transfer would—
</text>
<clause id="HF358F3C1CB1B408BB913FF139A148CAC">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
negatively affect
an existing attorney-client relationship;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H2DFE7B7B37084894B574A1563B5D230E">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
negatively affect
the detainee's legal proceedings, including merits or calendar hearings, or a
pending application with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or
the Executive Office for Immigration Review, by—
</text>
<subclause id="H1F82A50B63794EB8BDDB9407D2C1955C">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
limiting the
detainee's access to securing legal representation;
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HDA89ACD0B8174B8C8744ED78DAB65725">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
limiting the
detainee's ability to prepare a legal defense to removal; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H6CF6ABC2330E4CF6A972C87F2DB7AAA9">
<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
removing the
detainee from the legal venue of such proceeding;
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="HCC25CBBE2DEC4060BB4008397929601A">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
negatively
affect the detainee's health and medical fitness; or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HE6209C18238E45899AA139076230F6A7">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
to
the extent it does not conflict with clauses (i), (ii), and (iii)—
</text>
<subclause id="HB0D0B0E15B5D4562AE82DEBED0D0DE0A">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
place the detainee
in a location more distant from the detainee's residence than the original
detention location; or
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H99DC3194328F4A77BF9812FF1427B529">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
place the
detainee in a location more distant from family members than the original
detention location.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HD1FB39D4418948E8AB8C785C766A6396">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Notice
</header>
<text>
Unless
exigent circumstances dictate an immediate transfer—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="HA44FAB231FC247D5859F590B80E9954B">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
provide not less than 72 hours notice to any detainee prior to transferring the
detainee to another detention facility;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H74C52E05BC654F2F9B0EBC236C6E5586">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
detainees shall
be afforded at least one toll-free call following any transfer, and within 24
hours after the detainee’s arrival at the transferee facility, the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall notify the detainee’s legal representative or if
unrepresented, an adult family member or other person designated by the
detainee, of the transfer and the detainee’s new location;
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H2222946512FD42ECB46296F012CEFC3E">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
if removal
proceedings are pending, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall also promptly
notify the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, or the Circuit
Court of Appeals, as appropriate of the transfer and the detainee’s new
address; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H46EEB2C92E5B400B83738F38A6ACF947">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
not transfer any detainee who has already requested, and is awaiting, a bond
hearing or a bond redetermination hearing.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H34EA808ABDD64803A1ECCAA280471823">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Exception
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary may transfer a detainee who has an existing attorney-client
relationship to an alternate detention facility if such transfer is
necessitated by a highly unusual emergency, such as a natural disaster or
comparable emergency.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H21F534379EF745389591759F9FEBECD8">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Protecting
detainees legal rights
</header>
<text>
If the Secretary determines that a
transfer is necessary due to a highly unusual emergency, the Secretary shall
ensure that the detainee’s legal rights are not prejudiced and the existing
attorney-client relationship is not impaired, including evaluating the location
of the detention facility based on it proximity to the detainee’s counsel or
nongovernmental or pro bono organizations providing free or low cost
immigration legal services.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HDE89B49D06C147BE9EEB1C64DB84C252">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Record
</header>
<text>
In
cases in which a detainee is transferred, the Secretary shall make a record of
the reasons and circumstances necessitating such transfer.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCF349FDA66DB4AF29DFE497B43F87EA0">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Notice
</header>
<subparagraph id="H846D58F07ACD4D9EB953BCAD1C5E26D7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
Section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1226) is amended by adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF9C6BFBEDF1E46D1BC128A4905DC6B53" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HDE5BD3EECCEC43949BD0F090777BC115">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Notice
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
file the notice to appear or other relevant charging document with the
immigration court and serve such notice on every alien detained under this Act,
within 48 hours of the detention of such alien. Any alien, held for more than
48 hours shall be brought before an immigration judge for a custody
determination within 72 hours of the arrest or detention of such alien. The
requirements of this provision may be tolled for no more than 30 days upon
request from an alien who demonstrates prima facie eligibility for affirmative
relief. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="HEDC638BAB0E84F999DB9EF8AF70FD284">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
document when a
notice to appear is served on a detainee in order to determine compliance by
the Secretary of Homeland Security with the 48-hour notice requirement;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H33B9C17EC82E48DC91AC448E2F969D3E">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
submit to the
Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives an
annual report concerning the Secretary of Homeland Security’s compliance with
such notice
requirement.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HE477BB9F51D446A78993DC119BA09D67">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Applicability of
other law
</header>
<text>
Nothing in section 236(f) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act, as added by subparagraph (A), shall be construed to repeal
section 236A of such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1226a">
8 U.S.C. 1226a
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H4F73E684DCC9463781D612F8A941BB39">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
concerning care and custody of detainees
</header>
<paragraph id="H601F5B180AA14C8A96D482592ABF3EDE">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Rulemaking
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
promulgate new rules, or modify existing rules, based on the report of the
detention advisory committee established under paragraph (2), to ensure
detainees are treated humanely and held in the least restrictive setting
necessary for their safety and to ensure compliance with the general minimum
requirements set forth in paragraph (3), standards regarding classification of
detainees set forth in paragraph (4), and the special standards for vulnerable
populations set forth in paragraph (5). Such rules shall apply to all
facilities in which the Secretary of Homeland Security detains noncitizens,
including Service Processing Centers, Contract Detention Facilities, State or
local government facilities used by Detention and Removal Operations through
Intergovernmental Service Agreements, Bureau of Prisons facilities, and any
other temporary or permanent facility used to hold detainees. The rules
required under this paragraph shall be promulgated not later than 1 year after
the Secretary of Homeland Security receives the report of the detention
advisory committee established under paragraph (2), or 1 year after such report
is due, whichever is earlier.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF7321A14E32B4586AC8BDEFCBD73B42A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Detention
advisory committee
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
convene, and receive a report from a detention advisory committee comprised of
experts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Division of Immigration
Health Services in the Department of Health and Human Services, and an equal
number of independent experts from nongovernmental organizations and
intergovernmental organizations with expertise in working on behalf of aliens
detained under immigration laws and vulnerable populations. The independent
experts shall at a minimum include representatives of the American Bar
Association and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The
detention advisory committee shall review and revise all the guidelines found
in the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Detention Operations Manual, as
amended, based on identifiable deficiencies and best practices that treat
aliens both safely and humanely. The detention advisory committee shall submit
a report to the Secretary of Homeland Security within 12 months after the date
of the enactment of this Act. For good cause, the Secretary of Homeland
Security may extend the time for submission of the advisory committees report
for an additional six months.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H78AEF33A52D84AAD874367ECB4432354">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Training
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
develop and implement a training protocol for all personnel in all facilities
in which noncitizens are detained. The training protocol shall include periodic
updates to initial comprehensive training. The Secretary shall monitor the
implementation of the protocol annually and shall ensure that all personnel who
are required to be trained under the protocol have received the necessary
training. The protocol shall include—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H0D2496D9EF1442E78477DBECAABB8765">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
an overview of
immigration detention and the characteristics of the noncitizen detainee
population;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA734C648B143476B9DDB78A2827E2A09">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
an overview of the
detention standards;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9AE07E3F10ED467D83A19CB4AAEF089E">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
specific guidance
on each of the detention standards; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8E73FC0D3A254094B8CDB1F18ECF5A2C">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
a description of
the Secretary’s quality assurance procedures.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB7495965F9FA4F41AD1C3BB8418F728B">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
General minimum
requirements
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules regarding
conditions of detention shall ensure that the following requirements are
met:
</text>
<subparagraph id="HDF4EC8969E8641299077A22EFAC4DFF7">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Fair and humane
treatment
</header>
<text>
Detainees shall not be subject to cruel, degrading or
inhumane treatment such as verbal or physical abuse or harassment, sexual abuse
or harassment, or arbitrary punishment.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9974674B12B04B399A2C105DE86B4E23">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Use of force and
restraints
</header>
<text>
Detainees shall not be subjected to shackling,
handcuffing, solitary confinement, Tasers, electric shields, restraint chairs,
or strip searches unless and to the extent that such techniques are necessary
to ensure the security of other detainees, staff, or the public and where no
less coercive or degrading measures are available to achieve that end. These
techniques shall in no event be used for the purpose of humiliating detainees
either within or outside the detention facility. Detention facilities shall
adopt written policies pertaining to the use of force and the use of
restraints, and shall train all staff on the proper use of such devices.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6BAA1DC64B5949D58DF1B9BFFC40C2DA">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Investigation of
grievances
</header>
<text>
Detainees shall have the right to prompt, effective,
transparent, and impartial grievance procedures. Such procedures shall include
review of grievances by officials of the Department of Homeland Security who do
not work at the same detention facility where the detainee filing the grievance
is detained in accordance with the following:
</text>
<clause id="H3770B9507C704EA6A56D9E8DE6B0502D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
An
otherwise valid grievance shall not be denied for noncompliance with a
procedural requirement if such noncompliance is due to ignorance, fear,
excusable neglect or other reasonable cause.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HF1A4BF8467584F98914DD6B3C35AC166">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
Detainees shall
be afforded the opportunity to complain to staff of U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement directly and confidentially, outside the grievance
process.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8B1D792657334B5FB24282C780BE2ABA">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
Detainees shall
not be subject to retaliation for making use of the grievance procedure or
procedure for complaining directly to staff of U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H4105C9C6730C466DA7C3D222102C3B6F">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Detention facilities shall orally inform
detainees of the grievance procedure and the procedure for complaining directly
to staff of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and shall provide to every
detainee a copy of those procedures within 24 hours after admission. The
detention facility shall provide oral interpretation and written translation
assistance to detainees in completing any grievance or complaint forms or other
relevant materials required to comply with grievance procedures.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC0646F5292F04D069CF89B6CF322C60F">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
Detention
facilities shall make an annual report regarding the grievances received, the
responses made, and the time period for response, and such report shall be
submitted to the Secretary of Homeland Security on January 31 of each
year.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5112EADA810C45C69CCB759B51B87858">
<enum>
(vi)
</enum>
<text>
All
grievances shall be investigated.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0624ECA2AA6F4B00973187007E869705">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Location of
facilities
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Detention
facilities shall be located, to the extent practicable, within 50 miles of a
city or municipality in which there is a demonstrated capacity to provide
competent legal representation by nonprofit legal aid organizations or other
pro bono attorneys to detained noncitizens, including asylum seekers and other
vulnerable immigrant populations. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall seek
to use only facilities within the stated 50-mile radius by January 1,
2014.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEA18675BBF20470099A2EDB5C2A9C9F2">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<header>
Access to legal
materials
</header>
<text>
Detainees shall have available an on-site law library
with sufficient space to facilitate detainees’ legal research and preparation
of documents. The law library’s holdings shall include up-to-date copies of
legal materials designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, including
immigration law materials. The law library shall be provided with adequate
equipment for legal research and the preparation of legal documents. Such
equipment shall include, at a minimum, computers, printers, typewriters, and
copiers. Information regarding the availability of the library, procedures for
requesting its use, and instruction on the use of the library and library
equipment shall be provided to all detainees at the time of admission into the
detention facility, and shall be posted in the law library together with a list
of the library’s holdings. The detention facility will make available to
detainees any assistance that may be necessary to allow detainees to use the
library effectively and shall provide special assistance as the Secretary of
Homeland Security may prescribe to detainees who are not literate in English.
Library services, including access to databases and printing and copying, shall
be provided without charge to detainees.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H45036BD3742D4865966A283F979AE6D6">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<header>
Legal
visits
</header>
<clause id="H8BA2302935F14958BF0D458387A20464">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Legal visits shall
not be restricted absent narrowly defined exceptional circumstances, including
a natural disaster or comparable emergency beyond the control of the Secretary
of Homeland Security.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD8ED1F439C0741B1AB4551327D72E93B">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Procedures
</header>
<text>
Detainees
shall be entitled to private meetings with their current or prospective legal
representatives or their legal assistants. Interpreters shall be allowed to
accompany legal representatives and legal assistants on legal visits subject to
appropriate security procedures. Legal visits shall be permitted a minimum of 8
hours per day on regular business days and 4 hours per day on weekends and
holidays, except that if lack of space for interviews at the detention
facility, the conduct of immigration hearings on site, or other factors lead to
excessive delay between the time the legal representative is ready to visit the
detainee and the time space becomes available, the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall require such additional time for legal visits or other measures
as may be sufficient to avoid excessive delay. Excessive delay for purposes of
this paragraph is delay of 2 hours or more, occurring more than 2 times per
month over a 12-month period. Detention facilities shall maintain a procedure
allowing legal representatives and legal assistants to call ahead to determine
if a detainee is held at that facility, and they shall take messages from legal
representatives and promptly deliver them to the detainee. Messengers,
including individuals who are not attorneys, legal representatives, or legal
assistants, shall be permitted to deliver documents for detainees to and from
the facility. Detention facilities shall promptly and prominently post the most
current official list of pro bono legal organizations and their contact
information in detainee housing units and other appropriate areas, and such
lists shall be updated by the Secretary of Homeland Security on a semi-annual
basis. Detention facilities may not retaliate in any way, including denial or
limitation of access to detention facilities, for complaints or public or
private statements made by legal representatives regarding the detention
facility’s compliance with regulations relating to conditions of
detention.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3CABE46953144A61942AD0A39BB38906">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<header>
Special
correspondence
</header>
<text>
Special correspondence shall not be read by staff
of the detention facility or other personnel, contractors, or agents of the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and shall not be opened outside the presence of
the detainee. For this purpose, special correspondence includes detainees’
written communications to or from private attorneys and other legal
representatives; government attorneys; judges and courts; embassies and
consulates; the president and vice president of the United States, members of
the Congress, officers and other personnel of the Department of Justice;
officers and other personnel of the Department of Homeland Security; officers
and other personnel of the U.S. Public Health Service; administrators of
grievance systems; State and local officials, representatives of the news
media, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations and
intergovernmental organizations working on behalf of aliens held in detention
and vulnerable populations. Correspondence will only be treated as special
correspondence if marked
<term>
special correspondence
</term>
or
<term>
legal
mail
</term>
or if the title and office of the sender (for incoming
correspondence) or addressee (for outgoing correspondence) are unambiguously
identified on the envelope, clearly indicating that the correspondence is
special correspondence. Special correspondence shall be promptly delivered and
promptly posted. In general, correspondence will be deemed promptly delivered
if it is delivered to the detainee within 24 hours after its receipt by the
detention facility, and correspondence will be deemed promptly posted if it is
placed into the United States mail the next day on which the Post Office is
open for business after the detainee places the correspondence in the location
designated by the facility for outgoing mail.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HC29B8A99F61446AF96E042857ADFE3D6">
<enum>
(H)
</enum>
<header>
Access to
detention facilities
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Detention facilities shall afford access as
follows:
</text>
<clause id="HA22E44AAF7334537A90AD06D8A147B4D">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subject to reasonable conditions to protect
the security of the facility, detention facilities shall afford access to
private attorneys, other legal representatives and legal personnel such as
paralegals and Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representatives;
government attorneys; judges and courts; embassies and consulates; the
president and vice president of the United States, members of Congress and
their staff; officers and other personnel of the Department of Justice;
officers and other personnel of the Department of Homeland Security; officers
and other personnel of the U.S. Public Health Service; administrators of
grievance systems; State and local officials, representatives of the news
media, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, community service
organizations, and intergovernmental organizations.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H25BA2F70C9214A289ACA9E8B42D6B5FF">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Independent observers, including
nongovernmental organizations, shall be permitted to conduct site visits, meet
privately with detainees, test telephones and pro bono calling platforms, and
take other reasonable steps to monitor compliance with regulations regarding
conditions of detention. Such observers and organizations shall not be
prohibited from issuing public reports on the findings of monitoring
visits.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HD688D682EAAF402E8FE0578E1C794247">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
Detention
facilities shall accommodate requests for facility tours within a reasonable
time not to exceed 1 week.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H82C897371BCB45F3A5A03B16AAA1E374">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
Access of media
representatives to detention facilities and individual detainees may be
restricted only to the extent necessary to preserve the privacy of detainees,
the security and good order of the facility, the safety of the interviewer,
national security, or any other obligation imposed by law or court order. Such
access may not be restricted based on the content of the media representative’s
reporting, and retaliation against detainees and members of the media based on
the content of their speech shall be prohibited.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HAF0B91C0EC8F477F9267D14061F31E9D">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
Detention
facilities may not retaliate in any way, including denial or limitation of
access to detention facilities, against any visitor for complaints, or public
or private statements, regarding the detention facility’s compliance with
regulations relating to conditions of detention.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6E81B28A3E14472DA4337F59C2736773">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<header>
Translation
capabilities
</header>
<text>
Detention facilities shall employ staff that, to the
extent practicable, is qualified in the languages represented in the population
of detainees at each such facility and shall provide alternative translation
services where necessary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6316D5DDF0AA4AE0B28D5C36AC819955">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<header>
Recreational
programs and activities
</header>
<text>
Detainees shall be afforded access of at
least one hour per day to indoor and outdoor recreational programs and
activities.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA118C135FBE54FD7B970543E73BBDC26">
<enum>
(K)
</enum>
<header>
Safe and
sanitary living environment
</header>
<text>
Detention facilities shall house no
more individuals than permitted by the rated bed capacity for the facility,
where the rated bed capacity is defined by the original design capacity, plus
or minus capacity changes resulting from building additions, reductions, or
revisions. Each detainee shall receive appropriate clothing and a bed and a
mattress placed in an area specifically designated for residential use, rather
than an area re-tasked for residential use such as common dayrooms, recreation
areas, or visitation rooms. Detention facilities shall be maintained in a safe
and sanitary condition, and adequate ventilation and reasonably comfortable
indoor temperatures shall be maintained at all times.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA51EA8AFD9A844A4A9B9864052AB75AA">
<enum>
(L)
</enum>
<header>
Legal
orientation to ensure effective immigration proceedings
</header>
<clause id="H60A6A3A07F6648BE80046E2506E917D6">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Attorney General,
in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall ensure that all
detained aliens, including unaccompanied minors, in immigration proceedings
receive legal orientation from an independent nongovernmental organization
through a program administered and implemented by the Executive Office for
Immigration Review of the Department of Justice.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H9F453759627E42509531B268108C9CB6">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Content of
program
</header>
<text>
The legal orientation program developed pursuant to this
subparagraph shall be based on the Legal Orientation Program carried out by the
Executive Office for Immigration Review on the date of the enactment of this
Act. Presentations for minors shall utilize a child-centered model.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCA22D707023A4ACAA5306D3CD2790914">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Classification
</header>
<text>
The
Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules shall ensure that detainees with no
history of a criminal conviction are separated by sight and sound from
detainees and inmates with criminal convictions, pretrial inmates facing
criminal prosecution, and those inmates exhibiting violent behavior while in
detention.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8AA80489A3064EC9B939043CDCE79C01">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Vulnerable
populations
</header>
<text>
The Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules regarding
conditions of detention for vulnerable populations shall—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H96EC5C52DA044C83AF0B41AA1904F353">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
recognize the
unique needs of asylum seekers, victims of torture and trafficking, families
with children, detainees who do not speak English, detainees with special
religious, cultural or spiritual considerations, and vulnerable populations
listed in section 3(c); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H27E4D1CBB1E24CA1AE5E76FC8B48CA02">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
ensure that procedures and conditions of
detention are appropriate for such vulnerable populations.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H530B0F6F180444C5999EABEE21A97A9F">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Staffing
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of this subsection and
protecting vulnerable populations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall
appoint at least three members to the Directorate of Policy at the GS–15 level
with substantial academic credentials and expertise in working directly with
vulnerable populations including children, families and victims of trafficking,
trauma, and torture who shall be responsible for setting, implementing, and
overseeing policy and regulatory developments concerning vulnerable
populations.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H4FD02C7C213F435CB5769CBBFF7BBEB0">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Secure
alternatives to detention
</header>
<subsection id="HDC0F18F5542D466CAF9015662D93F327">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall fully implement and utilize secure
alternatives to detention programs.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H45936AAF967C4C5DB8D83BC95AEB962E">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Secure
alternatives to detention programs
</header>
<paragraph id="HD5BCA63E30F44E2A9E891614BBEFDE08">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Nature of the
program
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this section, the programs referred to in
subsection (a) are programs under which eligible aliens are released under
supervision, assistance and monitoring that ensure they appear at all
immigration interviews, appointments, and hearings. The elements of the secure
alternatives to detention programs are—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H60201C8B186349EC9E43282061F9DB79">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
group
presentations and individual screening;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HCD3EE90FB08945FF8B5DA550B3547876">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
provision of
services to aliens released; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H80139983BE1B4C19A2B359D9F0278F70">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
on-going
assistance, supervision, and monitoring.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE64B22BDF5354C4ABC55218EC957F622">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Voluntary
participation
</header>
<text>
An alien’s participation in the program is
voluntary and shall not confer any rights or benefits to the alien under the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1101">
8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCEEB7D63B92C4442BB03772FB3C7A997">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Program
development
</header>
<text>
The program shall be developed in accordance with the
following guidelines:
</text>
<subparagraph id="H76D11BBAF06E4084A9AA87A7DDB93465">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall design the program in consultation with nongovernmental
organizations and academic experts in both the immigration and the criminal
justice fields.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H691BC0934AFE41DBA088AF0FD0C26659">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
All aliens in the
custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security deemed eligible for secure
alternatives to detention programs shall be released in the least restrictive
setting needed to ensure appearance at all immigration interviews, appointments
and hearings. The programs shall utilize a continuum of methods, including
releasing the alien to an individual or organizational sponsor, a supervised
group home, or a supervised, non-penal community setting.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA50C6211B9B5439E8A6582119338BD07">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
Nongovernmental
organizations and State and local social service agencies that serve immigrants
shall be contracted to conduct group and individual screening and provide
services to program participants.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8851059BF2E647ECB10F491122383828">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
The Secretary of
Homeland Security shall ensure that each alien participates in a legal
presentation provided through the legal orientation presentation program
administered by the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H666229B548CC41D6B4605B715A5196D1">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Protection of
vulnerable populations
</header>
<text>
Within 72 hours of detaining an alien, the
Secretary of Homeland Security shall screen the alien to determine if he or she
falls into the following designated groups. Any alien described in the
following designated groups who meets the criteria set forth under section
236(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by this Act, shall be
released on parole, a reasonable bond, or the alien’s own recognizance subject
to the requirements of such section 236(b):
</text>
<paragraph id="H5F1C8EC6217445C794DCEFC9F9EB26D0">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Aliens who have
serious medical or mental health needs or a disability.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3494F1D2AA7542E59FFAAD73EE07BC96">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Pregnant or
nursing women.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H02093BDA166E453C81620C82D6B52CD2">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Aliens who are
being detained with one or more of their children.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0ECD2CBD658B40F2992C114272C8A71C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
Aliens who provide
financial, physical, and other direct support to their minor children, parents,
or other dependents.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H02DF42B8ABDA412F999458D03FDAE391">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
Aliens who are
over the age of 65.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCE99531BE9A946648541932287B6D79D">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
Children (as
defined at section 101(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1101(c)(1))).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9EFE24E39E254991BB53C14E71CB8020">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
Victims of abuse,
violence, crime or trafficking.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H43C9E81377A34901A015EB93FD2D2447">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Asylum seekers and torture survivors who
have demonstrated a credible fear of persecution or a reasonable fear of
torture.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBD7C9FCB7B5E43DA89B638F993E83172">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Other groups designated in regulations or
guidance promulgated after the date of the enactment of this Act by the
Secretary of Homeland Security.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H81CD2486A0D141418C206F31FEA1A00A">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Individuals who have a nonfrivolous claim
to United States citizenship or aliens who are eligible for relief under a
provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2C61F1810D214326B21D75CAECB99694">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Options
regarding detention decisions for vulnerable populations and placement in
alternatives to detention
</header>
<text>
Section 236 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1226">
8 U.S.C. 1226
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H527100AA3F204234BF289959FACB495E">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H526E9BA3D95D413F862355925DAC095D">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking
<quote>
(c)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
(d)
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF80A33D742824432AFDE59DCC456416F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(2)—
</text>
<clause id="H27C0AF93F0334E2F8D47E8E7FA6B0289">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
in
subparagraph (A), by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC240353AF9B642E7BB107830D640BF79">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
in
subparagraph (B), by striking
<quote>
but
</quote>
at the end; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H14AC9A4848AF4DF5BD0E99D65CEA5751">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="HFCCD382BFCEF4620932906CA949EB398" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HCFC009957DD9432396CE1BD80E16D318">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the alien’s own
recognizance;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H5F63C6F5020D4036A4715834BE9C14F6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H165A567118EC4C9D9B7BF04E91176B53">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
paragraph (2) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H68E1C05541F24E6D978CE7519133EB84" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HA1BC810F47B74163AE0278DF5B1CDEE8">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
may enroll the
alien in a secure alternatives to detention program;
but
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF121ADCBE02142129EE283B4D5E20BD7">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h)
respectively;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFB240C348C124ADE88E4240F76B6FE85">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subsection (a) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block id="H2A23F649A28146E6AE1ED9B40F91FB2C" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H082337AC6C004323A7673811A354EEAF">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Custody
decisions for vulnerable populations
</header>
<paragraph id="H1E40ACB3A32E4CE595FADBA69021D525">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Not later than 72
hours after an alien's detention unless the 72-hour requirement is waived in
writing by the alien, an alien who is a member of a vulnerable population (as
defined by subsection (c)) shall be released from the Secretary of Homeland
Security's custody and shall not be subject to electronic monitoring unless the
Secretary of Homeland Security demonstrates that the alien—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H43ADBD534F4A4B43A1B0AB8520BAE4EB">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
is subject to
mandatory detention under section 235(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV), 236(c) or 236A;
or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB5BB06D0C3CA45FEA9C45A01A47CB435">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
poses a flight
risk or a risk to others or national security.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H72ECC8153966414189788190FDDEAC13">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Release
</header>
<text>
An
alien shall be released under this subsection—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD53A3F02A3204533B3FAF144CBBCFB40">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
on the alien’s own
recognizance;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H51937D53C09045E987268F3ABFA9632C">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by posting a
reasonable bond under subsection (a); or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H02347770311746808B9036934AC84B65">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
on parole in
accordance with section 212(d)(5)(A).
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD8FC9244615D47709C9FA90A40EB1DB8">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Participation in
alternatives to detention
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An
alien who is denied release on recognizance, parole, or bond, or is unable to
pay the bond shall be selected for participation in a secure alternatives to
detention program unless the Secretary of Homeland Security demonstrates by
substantial evidence that the alien—
</text>
<paragraph id="HEBE3222B29E944B39F6FBA3E42F3EBBB">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
is subject to
mandatory detention under section 235(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV) or 236A; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7BE4673808F94BE99F97BDA1FD793945">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
is a flight risk
or the alien’s participation in the program would create a risk to others or
national security.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF1F9F1C29F3246D09364977C6D6B91D2">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Decisions under
this section
</header>
<text>
In the case of a decision under subsection (a), (b),
or (c), the following shall apply:
</text>
<paragraph id="HD94B4ADDD6F74A89AC130F5D84851148">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
The decision shall
be made in writing and shall be served upon the individual in the language
spoken by the alien. A decision to continue detention without bond or parole
shall specify in writing the reasons for that decision.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H25888BE5DCF9442BA89AE29627754140">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The decision shall
be served upon the alien within 72 hours of the individual’s detention or, in
the case of an individual subject to section 235, 238, or 241(a)(5) within 72
hours of a positive credible or reasonable fear determination.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H15D81C2E9B274024AAF009E905420748">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
An alien subject
to this section, including all aliens who are entitled to a removal hearing
under section 240, may at any time after being served with the Secretary of
Homeland Security’s decision under subsections (a), (b), or (c) request a
redetermination of that decision by an immigration judge.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3306F950DC93490CAF3940745495C6DE">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
All custody
decisions by the Secretary of Homeland Security shall be subject to
redetermination by an immigration judge. Nothing in this subsection shall be
construed to prevent an individual from requesting a bond
redetermination.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3250DFAF1C9B404FA3C2FFA34CEC07D9">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
The Attorney
General or an immigration judge, at any time, may redetermine an alien’s
classification under subsection (c), the bond of someone released, or the
custody status of someone placed in an alternatives to detention program.
Nothing in this subsection would preclude a person from being released on bond
after initially participating in an alternatives to detention
program.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD7CDFCB6EC1443B4938E36DDDDDCE589">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection (f),
as redesignated, in paragraph (2), by inserting
<quote>
or for humanitarian
reasons,
</quote>
after
<quote>
such an investigation,
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H623C2D1B4EAF4893B05BB4C97D0926F4">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Eligibility and
operations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Nothing in this
section shall be construed to modify the care and custody of unaccompanied
alien children (as defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act (6
U.S.C. 279(g)(2))) who shall be considered to be in the care and exclusive
legal and physical custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Such
children shall be subject to removal proceedings under section 240 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1229a">
8 U.S.C. 1229a
</external-xref>
), with the exception of
children from contiguous countries eligible for administrative voluntary
departure, and shall not be permitted to participate in the program.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="H6086DBB052BA46EAA44613AE955260D7">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Less restrictive
custodial detention
</header>
<text>
If an alien is determined not to meet the
requirements for release on recognizance, bond or parole, or subsequently does
not meet the requirements for secure alternatives to detention programs, the
alien shall be considered for placement in less restrictive forms of
custody:
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD1AEB84F0EE74D5B8363A497A130A0AD">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Less restrictive forms of custodial
detention include electronic monitoring such as the use of ankle bracelets that
monitor an individual’s movement and the use of similar electronic
devices.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HC826B6C8261E4344B2105E952D8B4F52">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
An individualized
determination shall be made in each alien’s case about the use of electronic
monitoring.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H5094C9FD37B04BF88365DA17F29B75F3">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
Aliens who would
otherwise be subject to detention including under section 236 of such Act (8
U.S.C. 1226) may be placed in electronic monitoring or other less restrictive
forms of custody.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H38D94EDBB2844ADD822A90B99ADAE63C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
Subject to the
availability of appropriations, facilities shall be developed and used that
offer the least restrictive secure setting for aliens in custody.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H37278BF8A3E44BEA92AD2E1334AFFBB8">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Program oversight
and review
</header>
<subsection id="H86CCF72FA9F04A59A0D3033F16FDD2B1">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Relationships of
application to certain orders
</header>
<text>
An alien who is present in the
United States and has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to
depart voluntarily from the United States under any provision of the
Immigration and Nationality Act—
</text>
<paragraph id="H072A2DA669FB46D4AE85AE6B22389F31">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
notwithstanding
such order, may be selected for a secure alternatives to detention program;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HD3EC9D31DE2F488E93C28233D19E3CEB">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be
required to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the
exclusion, deportation, removal, or voluntary departure order.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H35E3987D8EB94ABF930C3D9B46FB709D">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Implementing
regulations
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate
regulations to implement the secure alternatives to detention programs.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H60611B948A07456BB3AEB28AE932CB59">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Reporting
requirements
</header>
<text>
Not later than 365 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of
the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report that
details all policies, regulations, and actions taken to comply with the
provisions in this Act and the amendments made by this Act, including efforts
to increase the use of the secure alternatives to detention programs, and a
description of efforts taken to ensure that all aliens in expedited removal
proceedings are residing under conditions that are safe, secure, and
healthy.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H2EE1A82261C446F88A211AB48D02E8A2">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
appropriations
</header>
<text>
There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary to carry out this
Act and the amendments made by this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this
subsection shall remain available until expended.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 639 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Ms. Roybal-Allard introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To reform immigration detention procedures, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act . 2. Detention conditions (a) Detention requirements All detention facilities shall fully comply with the following minimum requirements: (1) Access to telephones Detention facilities shall provide to detainees reasonable and equitable access to working telephones, and the ability to contact, free of charge, legal representatives, foreign consulates, the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Federal courts, in addition to persons and offices contacted for the purpose of obtaining legal representation. Detention facilities shall provide to detainees access to telephones during facility working hours and on an emergency basis in accordance with the following: (A) The detention facility shall provide to each detainee a copy of its rules governing telephone access and shall post those rules, together with an explanation of how to make calls, within sight of each telephone available to detainees. These rules shall be translated into Spanish and two additional languages spoken by a substantial part of the detainee population of the detention facility. If a detention facility has determined that more than 5 percent of its population is a certain ethnicity, the document should be translated into that ethnicity’s appropriate language. The detention facility shall also provide oral interpretation and written translation assistance to detainees in reading any relevant materials required to request telephone access, including oral interpretation assistance for those who are not literate in English, Spanish, and other languages spoken by the detainee population of the facility. (B) The rates charged for telephone calls shall be reasonable and equitable and shall not significantly impair detainees’ access to telephones. (C) The detention facility shall not restrict the number of calls detainees may place to their legal representatives or consular officials, or to any others for the purpose of obtaining legal representation, or limit the duration of those calls by rule or automatic cut-off, unless necessary for security reasons. The detention facility shall have a reasonable number of working phones available to detainees, and at a minimum one phone per each 25 users. (D) The detention facility shall ensure the privacy of telephone conversations between detainees and legal representatives or consular officials, and calls made for the purpose of obtaining legal representation. Means to ensure privacy may include the use of privacy panels, the placement of phones in housing pods, and other appropriate measures. (E) Detainees’ telephone calls to a court, legal representative, or consular official, or for the purpose of obtaining legal representation, shall not be monitored or recorded without a court order and without prior notification to the detainee. (F) The detention facility shall take and deliver telephone messages to detainees as promptly as possible, but no less often than twice a day. Detainees shall be permitted to make confidential telephone calls promptly within 8 hours of receipt of messages left by a court, legal representative, prospective legal representative, or consular official as soon as reasonably possible after the delivery of the message. (2) Quality of medical care Detention facilities shall afford a continuum of prompt, high-quality medical care, including care to address medical needs that existed prior to detention, at no cost to detainees. Such medical care shall address all detainee health needs and shall include chronic care, dental care, eye care, mental health care, individual and group counseling, medical dietary needs, and other medically necessary specialized care in accordance with the following: (A) All detention facilities shall maintain current accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Detention facilities that are not accredited as of the date of the enactment of this Act will obtain such accreditation within one year, and if accreditation is not obtained by that time the Secretary of Homeland Security shall cease use of the facility. All standards, policies and practices shall at a minimum comply with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards for Health Services in Jails. (B) All detention facilities shall have a designated on-site health authority who is a physician, a health services administrator, or a health agency. Clinical decisions shall be made solely by a licensed health care provider. (C) Each immigration detainee shall receive a comprehensive medical and mental health intake screening by a qualified health care professional upon arrival at the facility and each immigration detainee shall receive a comprehensive medical and mental health examination and assessment by a qualified health care professional not later than 14 days after arrival. (D) Any decision to deny requested medical care or treatment, or care or treatment recommended by any outside physician or specialist, to a detainee shall be made within 72 hours or earlier if medically necessary and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the denial. This decision and the written explanation of the decision shall be simultaneously communicated to the detainee and to the Secretary of Homeland Security. (E) Detainees shall be afforded an opportunity to obtain an appeal of any decisions denying a request for medical treatment. Such an appeal or request for reconsideration shall be resolved in writing within 7 days or earlier if medically necessary by an appeals board that shall be composed of independent health care professionals in the fields relevant to the request for medical or mental health care. The written decision shall be conveyed to the on-site medical provider and the immigration detainee within 24 hours of a decision by the appeals board. (F) Except in emergency situations where informed consent cannot reasonably be obtained, medical care and treatment shall be provided only with the informed consent of the detainee or a person authorized by the detainee or applicable law to provide such consent. (G) Involuntary psychotropic medication may be used only if allowed by applicable law and then only in emergency situations when a physician has determined, after personally examining the patient, that— (i) a detainee is imminently dangerous to self or others due to a mental illness; and (ii) involuntary psychotropic medication is medically appropriate to treat the mental illness and necessary to prevent harm. If a detainee is represented by counsel, the administration of any psychotropic drug to the detainee shall be disclosed to the detainee’s counsel promptly and in any event within a reasonable time prior to any hearing in which the detainee will appear. If a detainee is not represented by counsel, the administration of any psychotropic drug to the detainee shall, with the informed consent of the detainee, be disclosed to the Immigration Court prior to any hearing in which the detainee will appear. Any disclosure to the court by any person of the administration of a psychotropic drug to the detainee shall be filed under seal and may be disclosed to other persons only in the same manner and to the same extent that medical records may be disclosed. Any detainee who receives medication pursuant to this subparagraph must be afforded a hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in 28 CFR 549.43, as described in Washington v. Harper, 494 U.S. 210 (1990), before the detainee may receive medication again under this subparagraph. (H) No drugs of any kind shall be administered to detainees without their informed consent for the purpose of sedation or controlling the detainee’s behavior during transportation or removal or for the purpose of punishment. (I) All detention facilities shall maintain complete medical records for every detainee, which shall be made available within 72 hours to any detention facility to which the detainee may be transferred. Medical records shall also be made available within 72 hours to a detainee, his legal representative, or other authorized individuals upon request by the detainee. Any and all medical and mental health records of a detainee shall be treated as confidential, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (J) For each fiscal year after the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Congress on a semiannual basis, and to Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General within 48 hours of any in-custody death, information regarding the death of any person who is in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that, at a minimum, includes— (i) the name, gender, national origin, alien number, and age of the deceased; (ii) the date on which detention in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody commenced; (iii) the date and location of death; (iv) the location of last detention; (v) a brief description of the circumstances surrounding the death; (vi) the status and results of any investigation(s) that has been conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death; (vii) each location where the individual was held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or the custody of an entity contracting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the dates during which the individual was held at each location; and (viii) all medical records of the deceased. (K) All detainee transfers shall take into consideration the detainee’s health and medical fitness. Continuity of care shall be preserved during and after transfers, and detainees shall suffer no interruption in the provision of treatment, including prescription medication. (3) Sexual abuse regulations concerning care and custody of detainees (A) In general Detention facilities shall take all necessary measures to prevent sexual abuse of detainees, including sexual assaults, and shall observe the minimum standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ( 42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq. ). (B) Measures where abuse occurs Where sexual abuse occurs, detention facilities shall ensure that— (i) prompt and appropriate medical intervention is taken to minimize medical and psychological trauma; (ii) a medical history is taken and a physical examination is conducted by qualified and culturally appropriate medical professionals to determine the extent of physical injury and whether referral to another medical facility is indicated; (iii) prophylactic treatment, emergency contraception, and follow-up for sexually transmitted diseases are provided; (iv) the case is evaluated by a qualified mental health professional for crisis intervention counseling and long-term follow-up; (v) victims are separated from their abusers and are considered for release on parole or for an alternative to detention program; and (vi) any and all medical and mental health records arising out of a detainee’s allegation of sexual abuse shall be treated as confidential, as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (C) Reporting A detention facility shall not subject any person to punishment or any other form of retaliation for reporting incidents of sexual abuse. (D) Investigation In all cases of alleged sexual abuse, the detention facility shall conduct a thorough and timely investigation and shall provide to the Secretary of Homeland Security a report of the circumstances and the response of the detention facility. If the report is not completed within 30 days after alleged sexual abuse comes to the attention of the detention facility, the detention facility shall submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security a description of the status of the investigation and an estimated date of completion 30 days after the alleged sexual abuse comes to the attention of the detention facility and every 30 days thereafter until the report is provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The report required by this subsection shall include at minimum a determination of whether the alleged sexual abuse occurred, an in-depth analysis of the relevant facts including the causes of any sexual abuse that may have occurred and whether and to what extent the alleged abuse indicates a failure of policy, a failure of training, a failure of oversight, or a failure of management, and a description of the actions that the facility will take to prevent the occurrence of similar incidents in the future and a plan for monitoring the implementation of those actions. The detention facility shall provide to the Secretary of Homeland Security periodic reports monitoring the implementation of the plan in accordance with the schedule set forth in such plan as approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (4) Transfer of detainees (A) Procedures In adopting procedures governing the transfer of individuals detained under section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226 ), and subject to the exception in subparagraph (D), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations prohibiting transfer of a detainee if such transfer would— (i) negatively affect an existing attorney-client relationship; (ii) negatively affect the detainee's legal proceedings, including merits or calendar hearings, or a pending application with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Executive Office for Immigration Review, by— (I) limiting the detainee's access to securing legal representation; (II) limiting the detainee's ability to prepare a legal defense to removal; or (III) removing the detainee from the legal venue of such proceeding; (iii) negatively affect the detainee's health and medical fitness; or (iv) to the extent it does not conflict with clauses (i), (ii), and (iii)— (I) place the detainee in a location more distant from the detainee's residence than the original detention location; or (II) place the detainee in a location more distant from family members than the original detention location. (B) Notice Unless exigent circumstances dictate an immediate transfer— (i) the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide not less than 72 hours notice to any detainee prior to transferring the detainee to another detention facility; (ii) detainees shall be afforded at least one toll-free call following any transfer, and within 24 hours after the detainee’s arrival at the transferee facility, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the detainee’s legal representative or if unrepresented, an adult family member or other person designated by the detainee, of the transfer and the detainee’s new location; (iii) if removal proceedings are pending, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall also promptly notify the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, or the Circuit Court of Appeals, as appropriate of the transfer and the detainee’s new address; and (iv) the Secretary of Homeland Security shall not transfer any detainee who has already requested, and is awaiting, a bond hearing or a bond redetermination hearing. (C) Exception The Secretary may transfer a detainee who has an existing attorney-client relationship to an alternate detention facility if such transfer is necessitated by a highly unusual emergency, such as a natural disaster or comparable emergency. (D) Protecting detainees legal rights If the Secretary determines that a transfer is necessary due to a highly unusual emergency, the Secretary shall ensure that the detainee’s legal rights are not prejudiced and the existing attorney-client relationship is not impaired, including evaluating the location of the detention facility based on it proximity to the detainee’s counsel or nongovernmental or pro bono organizations providing free or low cost immigration legal services. (E) Record In cases in which a detainee is transferred, the Secretary shall make a record of the reasons and circumstances necessitating such transfer. (5) Notice (A) In General Section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Notice The Secretary of Homeland Security shall file the notice to appear or other relevant charging document with the immigration court and serve such notice on every alien detained under this Act, within 48 hours of the detention of such alien. Any alien, held for more than 48 hours shall be brought before an immigration judge for a custody determination within 72 hours of the arrest or detention of such alien. The requirements of this provision may be tolled for no more than 30 days upon request from an alien who demonstrates prima facie eligibility for affirmative relief. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) document when a notice to appear is served on a detainee in order to determine compliance by the Secretary of Homeland Security with the 48-hour notice requirement; and (2) submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives an annual report concerning the Secretary of Homeland Security’s compliance with such notice requirement. . (B) Applicability of other law Nothing in section 236(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subparagraph (A), shall be construed to repeal section 236A of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226a ). (b) Regulations concerning care and custody of detainees (1) Rulemaking The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate new rules, or modify existing rules, based on the report of the detention advisory committee established under paragraph (2), to ensure detainees are treated humanely and held in the least restrictive setting necessary for their safety and to ensure compliance with the general minimum requirements set forth in paragraph (3), standards regarding classification of detainees set forth in paragraph (4), and the special standards for vulnerable populations set forth in paragraph (5). Such rules shall apply to all facilities in which the Secretary of Homeland Security detains noncitizens, including Service Processing Centers, Contract Detention Facilities, State or local government facilities used by Detention and Removal Operations through Intergovernmental Service Agreements, Bureau of Prisons facilities, and any other temporary or permanent facility used to hold detainees. The rules required under this paragraph shall be promulgated not later than 1 year after the Secretary of Homeland Security receives the report of the detention advisory committee established under paragraph (2), or 1 year after such report is due, whichever is earlier. (2) Detention advisory committee The Secretary of Homeland Security shall convene, and receive a report from a detention advisory committee comprised of experts from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Division of Immigration Health Services in the Department of Health and Human Services, and an equal number of independent experts from nongovernmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations with expertise in working on behalf of aliens detained under immigration laws and vulnerable populations. The independent experts shall at a minimum include representatives of the American Bar Association and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The detention advisory committee shall review and revise all the guidelines found in the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Detention Operations Manual, as amended, based on identifiable deficiencies and best practices that treat aliens both safely and humanely. The detention advisory committee shall submit a report to the Secretary of Homeland Security within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. For good cause, the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend the time for submission of the advisory committees report for an additional six months. (3) Training The Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and implement a training protocol for all personnel in all facilities in which noncitizens are detained. The training protocol shall include periodic updates to initial comprehensive training. The Secretary shall monitor the implementation of the protocol annually and shall ensure that all personnel who are required to be trained under the protocol have received the necessary training. The protocol shall include— (A) an overview of immigration detention and the characteristics of the noncitizen detainee population; (B) an overview of the detention standards; (C) specific guidance on each of the detention standards; and (D) a description of the Secretary’s quality assurance procedures. (4) General minimum requirements The Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules regarding conditions of detention shall ensure that the following requirements are met: (A) Fair and humane treatment Detainees shall not be subject to cruel, degrading or inhumane treatment such as verbal or physical abuse or harassment, sexual abuse or harassment, or arbitrary punishment. (B) Use of force and restraints Detainees shall not be subjected to shackling, handcuffing, solitary confinement, Tasers, electric shields, restraint chairs, or strip searches unless and to the extent that such techniques are necessary to ensure the security of other detainees, staff, or the public and where no less coercive or degrading measures are available to achieve that end. These techniques shall in no event be used for the purpose of humiliating detainees either within or outside the detention facility. Detention facilities shall adopt written policies pertaining to the use of force and the use of restraints, and shall train all staff on the proper use of such devices. (C) Investigation of grievances Detainees shall have the right to prompt, effective, transparent, and impartial grievance procedures. Such procedures shall include review of grievances by officials of the Department of Homeland Security who do not work at the same detention facility where the detainee filing the grievance is detained in accordance with the following: (i) An otherwise valid grievance shall not be denied for noncompliance with a procedural requirement if such noncompliance is due to ignorance, fear, excusable neglect or other reasonable cause. (ii) Detainees shall be afforded the opportunity to complain to staff of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement directly and confidentially, outside the grievance process. (iii) Detainees shall not be subject to retaliation for making use of the grievance procedure or procedure for complaining directly to staff of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (iv) Detention facilities shall orally inform detainees of the grievance procedure and the procedure for complaining directly to staff of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and shall provide to every detainee a copy of those procedures within 24 hours after admission. The detention facility shall provide oral interpretation and written translation assistance to detainees in completing any grievance or complaint forms or other relevant materials required to comply with grievance procedures. (v) Detention facilities shall make an annual report regarding the grievances received, the responses made, and the time period for response, and such report shall be submitted to the Secretary of Homeland Security on January 31 of each year. (vi) All grievances shall be investigated. (D) Location of facilities Detention facilities shall be located, to the extent practicable, within 50 miles of a city or municipality in which there is a demonstrated capacity to provide competent legal representation by nonprofit legal aid organizations or other pro bono attorneys to detained noncitizens, including asylum seekers and other vulnerable immigrant populations. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall seek to use only facilities within the stated 50-mile radius by January 1, 2014. (E) Access to legal materials Detainees shall have available an on-site law library with sufficient space to facilitate detainees’ legal research and preparation of documents. The law library’s holdings shall include up-to-date copies of legal materials designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security, including immigration law materials. The law library shall be provided with adequate equipment for legal research and the preparation of legal documents. Such equipment shall include, at a minimum, computers, printers, typewriters, and copiers. Information regarding the availability of the library, procedures for requesting its use, and instruction on the use of the library and library equipment shall be provided to all detainees at the time of admission into the detention facility, and shall be posted in the law library together with a list of the library’s holdings. The detention facility will make available to detainees any assistance that may be necessary to allow detainees to use the library effectively and shall provide special assistance as the Secretary of Homeland Security may prescribe to detainees who are not literate in English. Library services, including access to databases and printing and copying, shall be provided without charge to detainees. (F) Legal visits (i) In general Legal visits shall not be restricted absent narrowly defined exceptional circumstances, including a natural disaster or comparable emergency beyond the control of the Secretary of Homeland Security. (ii) Procedures Detainees shall be entitled to private meetings with their current or prospective legal representatives or their legal assistants. Interpreters shall be allowed to accompany legal representatives and legal assistants on legal visits subject to appropriate security procedures. Legal visits shall be permitted a minimum of 8 hours per day on regular business days and 4 hours per day on weekends and holidays, except that if lack of space for interviews at the detention facility, the conduct of immigration hearings on site, or other factors lead to excessive delay between the time the legal representative is ready to visit the detainee and the time space becomes available, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require such additional time for legal visits or other measures as may be sufficient to avoid excessive delay. Excessive delay for purposes of this paragraph is delay of 2 hours or more, occurring more than 2 times per month over a 12-month period. Detention facilities shall maintain a procedure allowing legal representatives and legal assistants to call ahead to determine if a detainee is held at that facility, and they shall take messages from legal representatives and promptly deliver them to the detainee. Messengers, including individuals who are not attorneys, legal representatives, or legal assistants, shall be permitted to deliver documents for detainees to and from the facility. Detention facilities shall promptly and prominently post the most current official list of pro bono legal organizations and their contact information in detainee housing units and other appropriate areas, and such lists shall be updated by the Secretary of Homeland Security on a semi-annual basis. Detention facilities may not retaliate in any way, including denial or limitation of access to detention facilities, for complaints or public or private statements made by legal representatives regarding the detention facility’s compliance with regulations relating to conditions of detention. (G) Special correspondence Special correspondence shall not be read by staff of the detention facility or other personnel, contractors, or agents of the Secretary of Homeland Security, and shall not be opened outside the presence of the detainee. For this purpose, special correspondence includes detainees’ written communications to or from private attorneys and other legal representatives; government attorneys; judges and courts; embassies and consulates; the president and vice president of the United States, members of the Congress, officers and other personnel of the Department of Justice; officers and other personnel of the Department of Homeland Security; officers and other personnel of the U.S. Public Health Service; administrators of grievance systems; State and local officials, representatives of the news media, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations and intergovernmental organizations working on behalf of aliens held in detention and vulnerable populations. Correspondence will only be treated as special correspondence if marked special correspondence or legal mail or if the title and office of the sender (for incoming correspondence) or addressee (for outgoing correspondence) are unambiguously identified on the envelope, clearly indicating that the correspondence is special correspondence. Special correspondence shall be promptly delivered and promptly posted. In general, correspondence will be deemed promptly delivered if it is delivered to the detainee within 24 hours after its receipt by the detention facility, and correspondence will be deemed promptly posted if it is placed into the United States mail the next day on which the Post Office is open for business after the detainee places the correspondence in the location designated by the facility for outgoing mail. (H) Access to detention facilities Detention facilities shall afford access as follows: (i) Subject to reasonable conditions to protect the security of the facility, detention facilities shall afford access to private attorneys, other legal representatives and legal personnel such as paralegals and Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representatives; government attorneys; judges and courts; embassies and consulates; the president and vice president of the United States, members of Congress and their staff; officers and other personnel of the Department of Justice; officers and other personnel of the Department of Homeland Security; officers and other personnel of the U.S. Public Health Service; administrators of grievance systems; State and local officials, representatives of the news media, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, community service organizations, and intergovernmental organizations. (ii) Independent observers, including nongovernmental organizations, shall be permitted to conduct site visits, meet privately with detainees, test telephones and pro bono calling platforms, and take other reasonable steps to monitor compliance with regulations regarding conditions of detention. Such observers and organizations shall not be prohibited from issuing public reports on the findings of monitoring visits. (iii) Detention facilities shall accommodate requests for facility tours within a reasonable time not to exceed 1 week. (iv) Access of media representatives to detention facilities and individual detainees may be restricted only to the extent necessary to preserve the privacy of detainees, the security and good order of the facility, the safety of the interviewer, national security, or any other obligation imposed by law or court order. Such access may not be restricted based on the content of the media representative’s reporting, and retaliation against detainees and members of the media based on the content of their speech shall be prohibited. (v) Detention facilities may not retaliate in any way, including denial or limitation of access to detention facilities, against any visitor for complaints, or public or private statements, regarding the detention facility’s compliance with regulations relating to conditions of detention. (I) Translation capabilities Detention facilities shall employ staff that, to the extent practicable, is qualified in the languages represented in the population of detainees at each such facility and shall provide alternative translation services where necessary. (J) Recreational programs and activities Detainees shall be afforded access of at least one hour per day to indoor and outdoor recreational programs and activities. (K) Safe and sanitary living environment Detention facilities shall house no more individuals than permitted by the rated bed capacity for the facility, where the rated bed capacity is defined by the original design capacity, plus or minus capacity changes resulting from building additions, reductions, or revisions. Each detainee shall receive appropriate clothing and a bed and a mattress placed in an area specifically designated for residential use, rather than an area re-tasked for residential use such as common dayrooms, recreation areas, or visitation rooms. Detention facilities shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, and adequate ventilation and reasonably comfortable indoor temperatures shall be maintained at all times. (L) Legal orientation to ensure effective immigration proceedings (i) In general The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall ensure that all detained aliens, including unaccompanied minors, in immigration proceedings receive legal orientation from an independent nongovernmental organization through a program administered and implemented by the Executive Office for Immigration Review of the Department of Justice. (ii) Content of program The legal orientation program developed pursuant to this subparagraph shall be based on the Legal Orientation Program carried out by the Executive Office for Immigration Review on the date of the enactment of this Act. Presentations for minors shall utilize a child-centered model. (5) Classification The Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules shall ensure that detainees with no history of a criminal conviction are separated by sight and sound from detainees and inmates with criminal convictions, pretrial inmates facing criminal prosecution, and those inmates exhibiting violent behavior while in detention. (6) Vulnerable populations The Secretary of Homeland Security’s rules regarding conditions of detention for vulnerable populations shall— (A) recognize the unique needs of asylum seekers, victims of torture and trafficking, families with children, detainees who do not speak English, detainees with special religious, cultural or spiritual considerations, and vulnerable populations listed in section 3(c); and (B) ensure that procedures and conditions of detention are appropriate for such vulnerable populations. (7) Staffing For purposes of this subsection and protecting vulnerable populations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall appoint at least three members to the Directorate of Policy at the GS–15 level with substantial academic credentials and expertise in working directly with vulnerable populations including children, families and victims of trafficking, trauma, and torture who shall be responsible for setting, implementing, and overseeing policy and regulatory developments concerning vulnerable populations. 3. Secure alternatives to detention (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall fully implement and utilize secure alternatives to detention programs. (b) Secure alternatives to detention programs (1) Nature of the program For purposes of this section, the programs referred to in subsection (a) are programs under which eligible aliens are released under supervision, assistance and monitoring that ensure they appear at all immigration interviews, appointments, and hearings. The elements of the secure alternatives to detention programs are— (A) group presentations and individual screening; (B) provision of services to aliens released; and (C) on-going assistance, supervision, and monitoring. (2) Voluntary participation An alien’s participation in the program is voluntary and shall not confer any rights or benefits to the alien under the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ). (3) Program development The program shall be developed in accordance with the following guidelines: (A) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall design the program in consultation with nongovernmental organizations and academic experts in both the immigration and the criminal justice fields. (B) All aliens in the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security deemed eligible for secure alternatives to detention programs shall be released in the least restrictive setting needed to ensure appearance at all immigration interviews, appointments and hearings. The programs shall utilize a continuum of methods, including releasing the alien to an individual or organizational sponsor, a supervised group home, or a supervised, non-penal community setting. (C) Nongovernmental organizations and State and local social service agencies that serve immigrants shall be contracted to conduct group and individual screening and provide services to program participants. (D) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that each alien participates in a legal presentation provided through the legal orientation presentation program administered by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. (c) Protection of vulnerable populations Within 72 hours of detaining an alien, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall screen the alien to determine if he or she falls into the following designated groups. Any alien described in the following designated groups who meets the criteria set forth under section 236(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by this Act, shall be released on parole, a reasonable bond, or the alien’s own recognizance subject to the requirements of such section 236(b): (1) Aliens who have serious medical or mental health needs or a disability. (2) Pregnant or nursing women. (3) Aliens who are being detained with one or more of their children. (4) Aliens who provide financial, physical, and other direct support to their minor children, parents, or other dependents. (5) Aliens who are over the age of 65. (6) Children (as defined at section 101(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(c)(1))). (7) Victims of abuse, violence, crime or trafficking. (8) Asylum seekers and torture survivors who have demonstrated a credible fear of persecution or a reasonable fear of torture. (9) Other groups designated in regulations or guidance promulgated after the date of the enactment of this Act by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (10) Individuals who have a nonfrivolous claim to United States citizenship or aliens who are eligible for relief under a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (d) Options regarding detention decisions for vulnerable populations and placement in alternatives to detention Section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking (c) and inserting (d) ; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking or at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking but at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: (C) the alien’s own recognizance; and ; (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) may enroll the alien in a secure alternatives to detention program; but ; (2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) respectively; (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Custody decisions for vulnerable populations (1) In general Not later than 72 hours after an alien's detention unless the 72-hour requirement is waived in writing by the alien, an alien who is a member of a vulnerable population (as defined by subsection (c)) shall be released from the Secretary of Homeland Security's custody and shall not be subject to electronic monitoring unless the Secretary of Homeland Security demonstrates that the alien— (A) is subject to mandatory detention under section 235(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV), 236(c) or 236A; or (B) poses a flight risk or a risk to others or national security. (2) Release An alien shall be released under this subsection— (A) on the alien’s own recognizance; (B) by posting a reasonable bond under subsection (a); or (C) on parole in accordance with section 212(d)(5)(A). (c) Participation in alternatives to detention An alien who is denied release on recognizance, parole, or bond, or is unable to pay the bond shall be selected for participation in a secure alternatives to detention program unless the Secretary of Homeland Security demonstrates by substantial evidence that the alien— (1) is subject to mandatory detention under section 235(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV) or 236A; or (2) is a flight risk or the alien’s participation in the program would create a risk to others or national security. (d) Decisions under this section In the case of a decision under subsection (a), (b), or (c), the following shall apply: (1) The decision shall be made in writing and shall be served upon the individual in the language spoken by the alien. A decision to continue detention without bond or parole shall specify in writing the reasons for that decision. (2) The decision shall be served upon the alien within 72 hours of the individual’s detention or, in the case of an individual subject to section 235, 238, or 241(a)(5) within 72 hours of a positive credible or reasonable fear determination. (3) An alien subject to this section, including all aliens who are entitled to a removal hearing under section 240, may at any time after being served with the Secretary of Homeland Security’s decision under subsections (a), (b), or (c) request a redetermination of that decision by an immigration judge. (4) All custody decisions by the Secretary of Homeland Security shall be subject to redetermination by an immigration judge. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent an individual from requesting a bond redetermination. (5) The Attorney General or an immigration judge, at any time, may redetermine an alien’s classification under subsection (c), the bond of someone released, or the custody status of someone placed in an alternatives to detention program. Nothing in this subsection would preclude a person from being released on bond after initially participating in an alternatives to detention program. ; and (4) in subsection (f), as redesignated, in paragraph (2), by inserting or for humanitarian reasons, after such an investigation, . (e) Eligibility and operations Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the care and custody of unaccompanied alien children (as defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 279(g)(2))) who shall be considered to be in the care and exclusive legal and physical custody of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Such children shall be subject to removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ), with the exception of children from contiguous countries eligible for administrative voluntary departure, and shall not be permitted to participate in the program. (f) Less restrictive custodial detention If an alien is determined not to meet the requirements for release on recognizance, bond or parole, or subsequently does not meet the requirements for secure alternatives to detention programs, the alien shall be considered for placement in less restrictive forms of custody: (1) Less restrictive forms of custodial detention include electronic monitoring such as the use of ankle bracelets that monitor an individual’s movement and the use of similar electronic devices. (2) An individualized determination shall be made in each alien’s case about the use of electronic monitoring. (3) Aliens who would otherwise be subject to detention including under section 236 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226) may be placed in electronic monitoring or other less restrictive forms of custody. (4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, facilities shall be developed and used that offer the least restrictive secure setting for aliens in custody. 4. Program oversight and review (a) Relationships of application to certain orders An alien who is present in the United States and has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily from the United States under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act— (1) notwithstanding such order, may be selected for a secure alternatives to detention program; and (2) shall not be required to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the exclusion, deportation, removal, or voluntary departure order. (b) Implementing regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations to implement the secure alternatives to detention programs. (c) Reporting requirements Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report that details all policies, regulations, and actions taken to comply with the provisions in this Act and the amendments made by this Act, including efforts to increase the use of the secure alternatives to detention programs, and a description of efforts taken to ensure that all aliens in expedited removal proceedings are residing under conditions that are safe, secure, and healthy. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended. |
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113 HR 640 IH: Student Visa Security Improvement Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-13
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 640
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Bilirakis
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act
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.
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2.
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Enhanced student visa background checks
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(a)
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In general
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Section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (
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6 U.S.C. 236(e)
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(9)
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Student visas
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In administering the program under this subsection, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act
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—
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shall prescribe regulations to require employees assigned under paragraph (1) to review the applications of all applicants recommended by Department of State personnel for visas under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
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), and conduct in-person interviews where appropriate, prior to final adjudication, with special emphasis on determining whether applicants are inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(B) of such Act (
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8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)
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) (relating to terrorist activities);
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(B)
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shall ensure that employees assigned under paragraph (1) conduct on-site reviews of any applications and supporting documentation for visas under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (
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) that they deem appropriate prior to final adjudication; and
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shall update, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State regarding implementation of this section to clarify the roles and responsibilities of employees assigned under paragraph (1) specifically with regard to the duties prescribed by this paragraph.
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3.
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Student and exchange visitor program
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(a)
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In General
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Section 442 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (
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6 U.S.C. 252
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(1)
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in subsection (a)—
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(A)
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by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (11); and
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(B)
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by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
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(5)
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Student and exchange visitor program
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In administering the program under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the
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Student Visa Security Improvement Act
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—
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(A)
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prescribe regulations to require an institution or exchange visitor program sponsor participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to ensure that each covered student or exchange visitor enrolled at the institution or attending the exchange visitor program—
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(i)
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is an active participant in the program for which the covered student or exchange visitor was issued a visa to enter the United States;
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(ii)
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is not unobserved for any period—
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exceeding 30 days during any academic term or program in which the covered student or exchange visitor is enrolled; or
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exceeding 60 days during any period not described in subclause (I); and
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(iii)
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is reported to the Department within 10 days of—
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(I)
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transferring to another institution or program;
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(II)
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changing academic majors; or
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any other changes to information required to be maintained in the system described in paragraph (4);
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(B)
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notwithstanding subparagraph (A), require each covered student or exchange visitor to be observed at least once every 60 days; and
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(C)
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prescribe regulations defining what constitutes the commencement of participation of a covered student in a designated exchange visitor program (as defined in section 641(h) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (
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(6)
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Enhanced access
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The Secretary shall provide access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the
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SEVIS
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at least two authorized users are identified at each participating institution or exchange visitor sponsor;
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(B)
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at least one additional authorized user is identified at each such institution or sponsor for every 200 covered students or exchange visitors enrolled at the institution or sponsor; and
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(C)
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each authorized user is certified by the Secretary as having completed an appropriate training course provided by the Department for the program or system.
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(7)
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Program support
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The Secretary shall provide appropriate technical support options to facilitate use of the program or system described in paragraph (4) by authorized users.
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(8)
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Upgrades to SEVIS or equivalent data
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The Secretary shall update the program or system described in paragraph (4) to incorporate new data fields that include—
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(A)
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verification that a covered student’s performance meets the minimum academic standards of the institution in which such student is enrolled; and
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(9)
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Savings clause
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Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Secretary or any institution or exchange program sponsor participating in the Student Exchange Visitor Program from requiring more frequent observations of covered students or exchange visitors.
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(10)
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Decertification
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The Secretary is authorized, without notice, to decertify any approved institution or exchange visitor program sponsor if such institution or exchange visitor program sponsor is engaged in egregious criminal activities or is a threat to national security.
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covered student
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Comptroller General Review
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The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program of the Department of Homeland Security. The Comptroller General shall include in such review data from fiscal years 2009 through 2013 and shall consider fees collected by the Department and all expenses associated with the review, issuance, maintenance, data collection, and enforcement functions of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 640 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Bilirakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Visa Security Improvement Act . 2. Enhanced student visa background checks (a) In general Section 428(e) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 236(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (9) Student visas In administering the program under this subsection, the Secretary, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Student Visa Security Improvement Act — (A) shall prescribe regulations to require employees assigned under paragraph (1) to review the applications of all applicants recommended by Department of State personnel for visas under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) ), and conduct in-person interviews where appropriate, prior to final adjudication, with special emphasis on determining whether applicants are inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(B) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B) ) (relating to terrorist activities); (B) shall ensure that employees assigned under paragraph (1) conduct on-site reviews of any applications and supporting documentation for visas under subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) ) that they deem appropriate prior to final adjudication; and (C) shall update, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State regarding implementation of this section to clarify the roles and responsibilities of employees assigned under paragraph (1) specifically with regard to the duties prescribed by this paragraph. . 3. Student and exchange visitor program (a) In General Section 442 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 252 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (11); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: (5) Student and exchange visitor program In administering the program under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Student Visa Security Improvement Act — (A) prescribe regulations to require an institution or exchange visitor program sponsor participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to ensure that each covered student or exchange visitor enrolled at the institution or attending the exchange visitor program— (i) is an active participant in the program for which the covered student or exchange visitor was issued a visa to enter the United States; (ii) is not unobserved for any period— (I) exceeding 30 days during any academic term or program in which the covered student or exchange visitor is enrolled; or (II) exceeding 60 days during any period not described in subclause (I); and (iii) is reported to the Department within 10 days of— (I) transferring to another institution or program; (II) changing academic majors; or (III) any other changes to information required to be maintained in the system described in paragraph (4); (B) notwithstanding subparagraph (A), require each covered student or exchange visitor to be observed at least once every 60 days; and (C) prescribe regulations defining what constitutes the commencement of participation of a covered student in a designated exchange visitor program (as defined in section 641(h) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1372(h) )). (6) Enhanced access The Secretary shall provide access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the SEVIS ), or other equivalent or successor program or system, to appropriate employees of an institution or exchange visitor program sponsor participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program if— (A) at least two authorized users are identified at each participating institution or exchange visitor sponsor; (B) at least one additional authorized user is identified at each such institution or sponsor for every 200 covered students or exchange visitors enrolled at the institution or sponsor; and (C) each authorized user is certified by the Secretary as having completed an appropriate training course provided by the Department for the program or system. (7) Program support The Secretary shall provide appropriate technical support options to facilitate use of the program or system described in paragraph (4) by authorized users. (8) Upgrades to SEVIS or equivalent data The Secretary shall update the program or system described in paragraph (4) to incorporate new data fields that include— (A) verification that a covered student’s performance meets the minimum academic standards of the institution in which such student is enrolled; and (B) timely entry of any information required by paragraph (5) regarding covered students and exchange visitors enrolled at institutions or exchange program sponsors. (9) Savings clause Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Secretary or any institution or exchange program sponsor participating in the Student Exchange Visitor Program from requiring more frequent observations of covered students or exchange visitors. (10) Decertification The Secretary is authorized, without notice, to decertify any approved institution or exchange visitor program sponsor if such institution or exchange visitor program sponsor is engaged in egregious criminal activities or is a threat to national security. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) The term covered student means a student who is a nonimmigrant pursuant to subparagraph (F), (J), or (M) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) ). (2) The term observed means positively identified by physical or electronic means. (3) The term authorized user means an individual nominated by an institution participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and confirmed by the Secretary as not appearing on any terrorist watch list. . (b) Comptroller General Review The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a review of the fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program of the Department of Homeland Security. The Comptroller General shall include in such review data from fiscal years 2009 through 2013 and shall consider fees collected by the Department and all expenses associated with the review, issuance, maintenance, data collection, and enforcement functions of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. |
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113 HR 641 IH: National Guard State Partnership Program Enhancement Act
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2013-02-13
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 641
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Ms. Bordallo
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Mr. Wilson of South Carolina
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To amend title 32, United States Code, to codify the National Guard State Partnership Program regarding the funding sources for and purposes of the program and specifying certain limitations on the use of such funding.
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This Act may be cited as the
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National Guard State Partnership Program Enhancement Act
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Codification of National Guard State Partnership Program
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State Partnership Program
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In general
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Chapter 1
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State Partnership Program
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Purposes of program
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The purposes of the State Partnership Program of the National Guard are the following:
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To support the objectives of the commander of the combatant command for the theater of operations in which such contacts and activities are conducted.
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To support the objectives of the United States chief of mission of the partner nation with which contacts and activities are conducted.
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To build international partnerships and defense and security capacity.
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To strengthen cooperation between the departments and agencies of the United States Government and agencies of foreign governments to support building of defense and security capacity.
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To facilitate intergovernmental collaboration between the United States Government and foreign governments in the areas of defense and security.
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To facilitate and enhance the exchange of information between the United States Government and foreign governments on matters relating to defense and security.
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Availability of appropriated funds for program
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Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense, including funds appropriated for the Air and Army National Guard, shall be available for the payment of costs incurred by the National Guard to conduct activities under the State Partnership Program, whether those costs are incurred inside or outside the United States.
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(2)
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Costs incurred by the National Guard and covered under paragraph (1) may include the following:
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Costs of pay and allowances of members of the National Guard.
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(B)
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Travel and necessary expenses of United States personnel outside of the Department of Defense in support of the State Partnership Program.
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(C)
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Travel and necessary expenses of foreign participants directly supporting activities under the State Partnership Program.
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Limitations on use of funds
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Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for activities conducted in a foreign country unless jointly approved by—
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the commander of the combatant command concerned; and
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the chief of mission concerned, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.
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(2)
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Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for the participation of a member of the National Guard in activities in a foreign country unless the member is on active duty in the armed forces at the time of such participation.
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(3)
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Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for interagency activities involving United States civilian personnel or foreign civilian personnel unless the participation of such personnel in such activities—
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(A)
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contributes to responsible management of defense resources;
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(B)
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fosters greater respect for and understanding of the principle of civilian control of the military;
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(C)
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contributes to cooperation between the United States armed forces and civilian governmental agencies and foreign military and civilian government agencies; or
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(D)
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improves international partnerships and capacity on matters relating to defense and security.
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(d)
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Reimbursement
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In the event of the participation of United States Government participants (other than personnel of the Department of Defense) in activities for which payment is made under subsection (b), the head of the department or agency concerned shall reimburse the Secretary of Defense for the costs associated with the participation of such personnel in such contacts and activities.
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(2)
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Amounts received under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the appropriation or account from which amounts for the payment concerned were derived. Any amounts so deposited shall be merged with amounts in such appropriation or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such appropriation or account.
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(e)
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Definitions
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In this section:
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(1)
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State Partnership Program
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(2)
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activities
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, for purposes of the State Partnership Program, means any military-to-military activities or interagency activities for a purpose set forth in subsection (a)(1).
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(3)
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interagency activities
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(A)
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Contacts between members of the National Guard and foreign civilian personnel outside the ministry of defense of the foreign country concerned on a matter within the core competencies of the National Guard.
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(B)
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Contacts between United States civilian personnel and members of the military and security forces of a foreign country or foreign civilian personnel on a matter within the core competencies of the National Guard.
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(4)
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matter within the core competencies of the National Guard
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means matters with respect to the following:
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(A)
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Disaster response and mitigation.
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(B)
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Defense support to civil authorities.
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(C)
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Consequence management and installation protection.
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(D)
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Response to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosives (CBRNE) event.
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(E)
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Border and port security and cooperation with civilian law enforcement.
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(F)
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Search and rescue.
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(G)
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Medicine.
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(H)
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Counter-drug and counter-narcotics activities.
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(I)
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Public affairs.
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(J)
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Employer support and family support for reserve forces.
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(5)
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United States civilian personnel
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(A)
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Personnel of the United States Government (including personnel of departments and agencies of the United States Government other than the Department of Defense) and personnel of State and local governments of the United States.
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(B)
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Members and employees of the legislative branch of the United States Government.
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(C)
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Non-governmental individuals.
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(6)
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foreign civilian personnel
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(A)
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Civilian personnel of a foreign government at any level (including personnel of ministries other than ministries of defense).
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(B)
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Non-governmental individuals of a foreign country.
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(2)
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Clerical amendment
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The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
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116. State Partnership Program.
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Repeal of superseded authority
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Ms. Bordallo (for herself and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 32, United States Code, to codify the National Guard State Partnership Program regarding the funding sources for and purposes of the program and specifying certain limitations on the use of such funding.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Guard State Partnership Program Enhancement Act . 2. Codification of National Guard State Partnership Program (a) State Partnership Program (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 116. State Partnership Program (a) Purposes of program The purposes of the State Partnership Program of the National Guard are the following: (1) To support the objectives of the commander of the combatant command for the theater of operations in which such contacts and activities are conducted. (2) To support the objectives of the United States chief of mission of the partner nation with which contacts and activities are conducted. (3) To build international partnerships and defense and security capacity. (4) To strengthen cooperation between the departments and agencies of the United States Government and agencies of foreign governments to support building of defense and security capacity. (5) To facilitate intergovernmental collaboration between the United States Government and foreign governments in the areas of defense and security. (6) To facilitate and enhance the exchange of information between the United States Government and foreign governments on matters relating to defense and security. (b) Availability of appropriated funds for program (1) Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense, including funds appropriated for the Air and Army National Guard, shall be available for the payment of costs incurred by the National Guard to conduct activities under the State Partnership Program, whether those costs are incurred inside or outside the United States. (2) Costs incurred by the National Guard and covered under paragraph (1) may include the following: (A) Costs of pay and allowances of members of the National Guard. (B) Travel and necessary expenses of United States personnel outside of the Department of Defense in support of the State Partnership Program. (C) Travel and necessary expenses of foreign participants directly supporting activities under the State Partnership Program. (c) Limitations on use of funds (1) Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for activities conducted in a foreign country unless jointly approved by— (A) the commander of the combatant command concerned; and (B) the chief of mission concerned, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State. (2) Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for the participation of a member of the National Guard in activities in a foreign country unless the member is on active duty in the armed forces at the time of such participation. (3) Funds shall not be available under subsection (b) for interagency activities involving United States civilian personnel or foreign civilian personnel unless the participation of such personnel in such activities— (A) contributes to responsible management of defense resources; (B) fosters greater respect for and understanding of the principle of civilian control of the military; (C) contributes to cooperation between the United States armed forces and civilian governmental agencies and foreign military and civilian government agencies; or (D) improves international partnerships and capacity on matters relating to defense and security. (d) Reimbursement (1) In the event of the participation of United States Government participants (other than personnel of the Department of Defense) in activities for which payment is made under subsection (b), the head of the department or agency concerned shall reimburse the Secretary of Defense for the costs associated with the participation of such personnel in such contacts and activities. (2) Amounts received under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the appropriation or account from which amounts for the payment concerned were derived. Any amounts so deposited shall be merged with amounts in such appropriation or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such appropriation or account. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term State Partnership Program means a program that establishes a defense and security relationship between the National Guard of a State or territory and the military and security forces, and related disaster management, emergency response, and security ministries, of a foreign country. (2) The term activities , for purposes of the State Partnership Program, means any military-to-military activities or interagency activities for a purpose set forth in subsection (a)(1). (3) The term interagency activities means the following: (A) Contacts between members of the National Guard and foreign civilian personnel outside the ministry of defense of the foreign country concerned on a matter within the core competencies of the National Guard. (B) Contacts between United States civilian personnel and members of the military and security forces of a foreign country or foreign civilian personnel on a matter within the core competencies of the National Guard. (4) The term matter within the core competencies of the National Guard means matters with respect to the following: (A) Disaster response and mitigation. (B) Defense support to civil authorities. (C) Consequence management and installation protection. (D) Response to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosives (CBRNE) event. (E) Border and port security and cooperation with civilian law enforcement. (F) Search and rescue. (G) Medicine. (H) Counter-drug and counter-narcotics activities. (I) Public affairs. (J) Employer support and family support for reserve forces. (5) The term United States civilian personnel means the following: (A) Personnel of the United States Government (including personnel of departments and agencies of the United States Government other than the Department of Defense) and personnel of State and local governments of the United States. (B) Members and employees of the legislative branch of the United States Government. (C) Non-governmental individuals. (6) The term foreign civilian personnel means the following: (A) Civilian personnel of a foreign government at any level (including personnel of ministries other than ministries of defense). (B) Non-governmental individuals of a foreign country. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 116. State Partnership Program. . (b) Repeal of superseded authority Section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 ( Public Law 111–84 ; 123 Stat. 2517; 32 U.S.C. 107 note) is repealed. |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 642 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To make clear that an agency outside of the Department of Health and Human Services may not designate, appoint, or employ special consultants, fellows, or other employees under subsection (f) or (g) of section 207 of the Public Health Service Act.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health and Human Services Hiree Clarification Act of 2013 . 2. Employment of special consultants and fellows for the Public Health Service (a) In general Section 207(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 209(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: This subsection and subsection (g) do not authorize the designation, appointment, or employment of any special consultant, fellow, or other employee by an agency outside of the Department of Health and Human Services. . (b) Technical corrections Section 207(h) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 209(h) ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (f) and inserting subsection (g) ; and (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting subsection (f) . (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to special consultants, fellows, and other employees appointed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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Mercury-containing
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Notwithstanding
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Sec. 326. Mercury-containing
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 643 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To provide that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings shall require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury.
1. Mercury-containing lighting (a) Amendment Title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 326. Mercury-containing lighting Notwithstanding sections 321 through 325, and the amendments made by those sections, no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings shall require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury. . (b) Table of contents amendment The table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title III the following new item: Sec. 326. Mercury-containing lighting. . |
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the Delaware River Basin is a national treasure of great cultural, environmental, and ecological importance;
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the Basin contains over 12,500 square miles of land in the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, including nearly 800 square miles of bay and more than 2,000 tributary rivers and streams;
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the Basin is home to more than 8,000,000 people who depend on the Delaware River and the Delaware Bay as an economic engine, a place of recreation, and a vital habitat for fish and wildlife;
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the Basin provides clean drinking water to more than 15,000,000 people, including New York City, which relies on the Basin for approximately half of the drinking water supply of the city, and Philadelphia, whose most significant threat to the drinking water supply of the city is forest clearing in the Upper Basin, according to a study conducted by the Philadelphia Water Department;
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almost 180 species of fish and wildlife are considered special status species in the Basin due to habitat loss and degradation, particularly sturgeon, eastern oyster, and red knots, which have been identified as unique species in need of habitat improvement;
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the Basin provides habitat for over 200 resident and migrant fish species, includes significant recreational fisheries, and is a prolific source of eastern oyster, blue crab, and the largest population of the American horseshoe crab;
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the annual value of commercial Eastern oyster landings for the Delaware Estuary is $3,700,000 per year in 2010 dollars, making it the fourth-most lucrative fishery in the Delaware River Basin watershed, and oyster populations are rebounding despite many years of below-average biological recruitment due, in part, to pollution and disease;
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the Delaware Bay has the second largest concentration of shorebirds in North America and is designated as 1 of the 4 most important shorebird migration sites in the world;
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the Basin, 50 percent of which is forested, also has 1,000,000 acres of wetland, more than 126,000 acres of which are recognized as internationally important, resulting in a landscape that provides essential ecosystem services, including recreation, commercial, and water quality benefits;
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much of the remaining exemplary natural landscape in the Basin is vulnerable to further degradation, as the Basin gains approximately 14 square miles of developed land annually, and with new development, urban watersheds are increasingly covered by impervious surfaces, amplifying the quantity of polluted runoff into rivers and streams;
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the Delaware River is the longest undammed river east of the Mississippi, and a critical component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in the Northeast;
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(12)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
management of water volume in the Basin is critical to flood mitigation and habitat for fish and wildlife, and following 3 major floods along the Delaware River since 2004, the Governors of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania have called for natural flood damage reduction measures to combat the problem, including restoring the function of riparian corridors;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H86FC6FD5790243C6AD7421356917B337">
<enum>
(13)
</enum>
<text>
the Delaware River Port Complex (including docking facilities in the States of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) is one of the largest freshwater port in the world, the Port of Philadelphia handles the largest volume of international tonnage and 70 percent of the oil shipped to the East Coast, and the Port of Wilmington, a full-service deepwater port and marine terminal, is the busiest terminal on the Delaware River, handling more than 400 vessels per year with an annual import/export cargo tonnage of more than 4,000,000 tons;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF8BEDD0DA1604415BB4407B1F1835035">
<enum>
(14)
</enum>
<text>
the Delaware Estuary, where freshwater from the Delaware River mixes with saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean, is 1 of the largest and most complex of the 28 estuaries in the National Estuary Program, and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary works to improve the environmental health of the Delaware Estuary;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3A454D8CAC204D47B2A374B995333673">
<enum>
(15)
</enum>
<text>
the Delaware River Basin Commission is a Federal-interstate compact government agency charged with overseeing a unified approach to managing the river system and implementing important water resources management projects and activities throughout the Basin that are in the national interest;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H77B664EE07A546F09876F6C85173B303">
<enum>
(16)
</enum>
<text>
restoration activities in the Basin are supported through several Federal and State agency programs, and funding for those important programs should continue and complement the establishment of the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, which is intended to build on and help coordinate restoration and protection funding mechanisms at the Federal, State, regional, and local levels; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0D3061E901AD40D9B8CB9338950EEE4A">
<enum>
(17)
</enum>
<text>
the existing and ongoing voluntary conservation efforts in the Delaware River Basin necessitate improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness, as well as increased private-sector investments and coordination of Federal and non-Federal resources.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H9EE97384AC43427AA788AF28962945DA">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Definitions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
In this Act:
</text>
<paragraph id="HA57CF8DD82004AC08EB2875FC40C51F8">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Basin
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Basin
</term>
means the 4–State Delaware Basin region, including all of Delaware Bay and portions of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania located in the Delaware River watershed.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4A0E80A87EE74F8C8179D9FBEC94870F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Basin State
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Basin State
</term>
means each of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBD3A82FE6A344D6B8EC7A866B78A6997">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Director
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Director
</term>
means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0E27AA1F18684CECB494A64CF6FFF51C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Foundation
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Foundation
</term>
means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a congressionally chartered foundation established by section 2 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/3701">
16 U.S.C. 3701
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAF52CFE42EF34C6DBCF116F117798591">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Grant program
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
grant program
</term>
means the Delaware River Basin restoration grant program established under section 5.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE5BBE29F0DAB442A8450C789A6D148C5">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Program
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
program
</term>
means the Delaware River Basin restoration program established under section 4.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6F1043053BF3423AB4EAB56B8586FD58">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Restoration and protection
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
restoration and protection
</term>
means the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and wildlife, as well as the habitats of fish and wildlife.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H790ED55DBE844BC4B1D9221E095873C1">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<header>
Secretary
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Secretary
</term>
means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HBF78702650484A619F8E704EC89EC29E">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<header>
Service
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
Service
</term>
means the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="HC4A1993D983B4CDF8AB259F090A2066C">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Program establishment
</header>
<subsection id="H78A3046B5F654C4A9456775E382F2FBF">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Establishment
</header>
<text>
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to be known as the
<quote>
Delaware River Basin restoration program
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9C844732BD6D4817A5219AE9CD2893CA">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Duties
</header>
<text>
In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall—
</text>
<paragraph id="HDEE2DEFBDE28498FB3543BC623FAFF5B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
draw on existing and new management plans for the Basin, or portions of the Basin, and work in consultation with applicable management entities, including representatives of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the Delaware River Basin Commission, the Federal Government, and other State and local governments, and regional and nonprofit organizations, as appropriate, to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the Basin;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB66BF6453F354B32ADA3FF8F098E1212">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
adopt a basin-wide strategy that—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H06239FC4E6654C1E9646882B8CD4C93C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities developed in accordance with paragraph (1);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H8B6D9CDAB91E4A6483A7DF73396DCB14">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
targets cost-effective conservation projects;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H300BD0DF35014E32BEDB0ABAA08518D1">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
supports measurable conservation efforts; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7F9AC4F19DA94B93993AD8DD6F17655C">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
maximizes conservation outcomes with no net gain of Federal full-time equivalent employees;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H85651C2DBA7444A8B6A47C6E19B9D57A">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
establish the grant program in accordance with section 5; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H858E87F6A3D84120B4C2CC98188864E1">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
provide for technical assistance in accordance with this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HA361B771349A47BDADCD64F1891B4B77">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Coordination
</header>
<text>
In establishing the program, the Secretary shall consult, as appropriate, with—
</text>
<paragraph id="HB91B500A8C0A40BC8C7436CD76201616">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the heads of Federal agencies, including—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HCD73BE40FD3E41AFA0E34400D8884786">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H7745FDB46F9E4D3C958B95C98C2A88CB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA4A179DB5576476AAA73255BD32A6A8C">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H1E95E9713B1848A3B2B21E18FB058632">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Chief of Engineers of the Corps of Engineers; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFFDDB9C6E7974CE9BE9604F6B529FB96">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the head of any other applicable agency;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE429A01BD1AD48F5BDA18A559BC8F456">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the Governors of the Basin States;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4112F31230F942AC942F534BA3105EFB">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF7985E34B84743B887C1ACE0418EAE43">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
the Delaware River Basin Commission;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H9B46FAEE376B447F99112EEF1640069E">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
fish and wildlife joint venture partnerships; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H6A7D8ABCC8F74B30BB61D8456186AB45">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
other public agencies and organizations with authority for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies in the Basin.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H38F988B6F4094E17A6547253A2D73FA7">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Purposes
</header>
<text>
The purposes of the program include—
</text>
<paragraph id="H4C55274C53804F1B89FE6F0B0BA8FF57">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
coordinating restoration and protection activities among Federal, State, local, and regional entities and conservation partners throughout the Basin;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H518808621A6945DD97CF0E6EBBD677ED">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
carrying out coordinated restoration and protection activities throughout the Basin and Basin States—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H286E1B69A25542EF9871C1466AFA8117">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
to sustain and enhance fish and wildlife habitat restoration and protection activities;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H29E7A2D2146F4947B3CC0BB8C320F4EC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
to improve and maintain water quality to support fish and wildlife, as well as the habitats of fish and wildlife;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6437DEC357A84D0F9F67C9279BE2F926">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
to sustain and enhance water management and flood damage mitigation improvements to benefit fish and wildlife habitat;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H708003C1921D402CB532AA4D5AFB2DFF">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
to improve opportunities for public access and recreation in the Basin;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H05913DA8CF6D4CF99FCF764A18226EC1">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
to encourage environmentally sensitive land use planning and development;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB686769C4CBE4E5987933087C044AD4C">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text>
to increase the capacity to implement coordinated restoration and protection activities in the Basin by conducting public outreach and education and promoting citizen involvement; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H0C81B86B6A894D25BF62DD9A491CF8AD">
<enum>
(G)
</enum>
<text>
to increase scientific capacity to support the planning, monitoring, and research activities necessary to carry out coordinated restoration and protection activities; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9BFB483B249745728F8E1639FD2661C8">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
providing competitive grants for technical assistance to carry out restoration and protection activities in the Basin, with priority given to activities with multiple benefits, as described in paragraph (2).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H27E324F6F6724E308F6AAF9BD5A9CBC5">
<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Grants and assistance
</header>
<subsection id="H90B45F774B744EEDA8E9B3A060F72202">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Delaware river basin restoration program
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
To the extent that funds are available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the
<quote>
Delaware River Basin restoration grant program
</quote>
to provide competitive matching grants of varying amounts to State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to carry out activities described in section 4(d).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H46A289B600764924BB8029B97F72C3A1">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Criteria
</header>
<text>
The Secretary, in consultation with the organizations described in section 4(c), shall develop criteria for the grant program to help ensure that activities funded under this section accomplish 1 or more of the following:
</text>
<paragraph id="H2952CEB07CD74EECA51B2AB5F6707C72">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
Restoration or protection of fish and wildlife and the habitats of fish and wildlife.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC357AB958C454FD6A0FDE7FC97F6572A">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
Improvement or protection of water quality by reducing pollutants and restoring headwater areas and drinking water basins.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HFDFFC15039EB4AF69773887E133C9C35">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Improvement of the management of water volume and mitigation of flood damage to support the ecological needs of fish and wildlife and the habitats of fish and wildlife.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HDA8C37A32E75494B9FB3257290F3ED9F">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
Inclusion of priority needs or actions identified in the basin-wide strategy adopted under section 4(b)(2).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1349480836DD4CE7B55687C8CB88FD48">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
Inclusion of restoration and protection activities with multiple benefits in the Basin, including habitat, water quality, and flood damage mitigation.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H6A2774E740A54AF59520496BEC7E3D33">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Cost sharing
</header>
<paragraph id="H93FAB7B207F14EAC8F2A532CE4FB753A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Federal share
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the activity, as determined by the Secretary.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF389AF916F5B430B9D885020837FB6A9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Non-Federal share
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The non-Federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program may be provided in cash or in the form of an in-kind contribution of services or materials.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="H8417FC20A2954038B6C8E24AA3554911">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Administration
</header>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HD45D489B27A34B93BEF3D9C90EDF3443">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The Secretary may enter into an agreement to manage the grant program with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or a similar organization that offers grant management services.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H2459FAF77A534639A075FA8ED891D58B">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Funding
</header>
<text>
If the Secretary enters into an agreement under paragraph (1), the organization selected shall—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H41A1611CAC2544D297A8A1C56B893D06">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
for each fiscal year, receive amounts to carry out this section in an advance payment of the entire amount on October 1, or as soon as practicable thereafter, of that fiscal year;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="HE1C29D1A9432453584782AAD81E871E6">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
invest and reinvest those amounts for the benefit of the grant program; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H43F8E2CD40654CFCB22DC41D83C9596F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
otherwise administer the grant program to support partnerships between the public and private sectors in accordance with this Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H63C84FD6510244FABFD6275FB77721F7">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Requirements
</header>
<text>
If the Secretary enters into an agreement with the Foundation under paragraph (1), any amounts received by the Foundation under this section shall be subject to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/3701">
16 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.
</external-xref>
), excluding section 10(a) of that Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/3709">
16 U.S.C. 3709(a)
</external-xref>
).
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="H4E96786F39614B6EACB83CAD8BE95907">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Technical assistance
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary may provide, or provide for, technical assistance to carry out this section, on a nonreimbursable basis, to—
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HE9586C41BAC54FB88F4E61EB18FB8BD5">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
other Federal agencies;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H94E8FCE104884584BA81293A4E2BAFF0">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
State and local governments;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H4EFFE03E917E4856AABECF934C70F1CE">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
nonprofit organizations;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H0410E307B66848BD9C2CC5763A89F037">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
community organizations;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H0097E98C1FA64537A638D74E8A9EDAD2">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
institutions of higher education; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="H9B80172E60E14ECEBC79DDB1084290F5">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
other entities, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" id="H00A492FD5E384816A788333024A8E8BE">
<enum>
6.
</enum>
<header>
Annual reports
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including a description of each project that has received funding under this Act.
</text>
</section>
<section id="HF965BA03E25844358AC235BA5D19994B">
<enum>
7.
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of Appropriations
</header>
<subsection id="HD5AC5B264CD446CCB127F17895847929">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall use funds within its existing budgetary authority to carry out this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H491EE5AAF17148C7974D4A25B08F46F5">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Use
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Of any amount made available each fiscal year to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use at least 75 percent to carry out the grant program under section 5 including to provide, or provide for, technical assistance under section 5(e).
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 644 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Carney (for himself, Mr. Andrews , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Dent , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Holt , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Runyan , and Ms. Schwartz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the 4-State Delaware River Basin region, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2013 . 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Delaware River Basin is a national treasure of great cultural, environmental, and ecological importance; (2) the Basin contains over 12,500 square miles of land in the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, including nearly 800 square miles of bay and more than 2,000 tributary rivers and streams; (3) the Basin is home to more than 8,000,000 people who depend on the Delaware River and the Delaware Bay as an economic engine, a place of recreation, and a vital habitat for fish and wildlife; (4) the Basin provides clean drinking water to more than 15,000,000 people, including New York City, which relies on the Basin for approximately half of the drinking water supply of the city, and Philadelphia, whose most significant threat to the drinking water supply of the city is forest clearing in the Upper Basin, according to a study conducted by the Philadelphia Water Department; (5) almost 180 species of fish and wildlife are considered special status species in the Basin due to habitat loss and degradation, particularly sturgeon, eastern oyster, and red knots, which have been identified as unique species in need of habitat improvement; (6) the Basin provides habitat for over 200 resident and migrant fish species, includes significant recreational fisheries, and is a prolific source of eastern oyster, blue crab, and the largest population of the American horseshoe crab; (7) the annual value of commercial Eastern oyster landings for the Delaware Estuary is $3,700,000 per year in 2010 dollars, making it the fourth-most lucrative fishery in the Delaware River Basin watershed, and oyster populations are rebounding despite many years of below-average biological recruitment due, in part, to pollution and disease; (8) the Delaware Bay has the second largest concentration of shorebirds in North America and is designated as 1 of the 4 most important shorebird migration sites in the world; (9) the Basin, 50 percent of which is forested, also has 1,000,000 acres of wetland, more than 126,000 acres of which are recognized as internationally important, resulting in a landscape that provides essential ecosystem services, including recreation, commercial, and water quality benefits; (10) much of the remaining exemplary natural landscape in the Basin is vulnerable to further degradation, as the Basin gains approximately 14 square miles of developed land annually, and with new development, urban watersheds are increasingly covered by impervious surfaces, amplifying the quantity of polluted runoff into rivers and streams; (11) the Delaware River is the longest undammed river east of the Mississippi, and a critical component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in the Northeast; (12) management of water volume in the Basin is critical to flood mitigation and habitat for fish and wildlife, and following 3 major floods along the Delaware River since 2004, the Governors of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania have called for natural flood damage reduction measures to combat the problem, including restoring the function of riparian corridors; (13) the Delaware River Port Complex (including docking facilities in the States of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) is one of the largest freshwater port in the world, the Port of Philadelphia handles the largest volume of international tonnage and 70 percent of the oil shipped to the East Coast, and the Port of Wilmington, a full-service deepwater port and marine terminal, is the busiest terminal on the Delaware River, handling more than 400 vessels per year with an annual import/export cargo tonnage of more than 4,000,000 tons; (14) the Delaware Estuary, where freshwater from the Delaware River mixes with saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean, is 1 of the largest and most complex of the 28 estuaries in the National Estuary Program, and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary works to improve the environmental health of the Delaware Estuary; (15) the Delaware River Basin Commission is a Federal-interstate compact government agency charged with overseeing a unified approach to managing the river system and implementing important water resources management projects and activities throughout the Basin that are in the national interest; (16) restoration activities in the Basin are supported through several Federal and State agency programs, and funding for those important programs should continue and complement the establishment of the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, which is intended to build on and help coordinate restoration and protection funding mechanisms at the Federal, State, regional, and local levels; and (17) the existing and ongoing voluntary conservation efforts in the Delaware River Basin necessitate improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness, as well as increased private-sector investments and coordination of Federal and non-Federal resources. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Basin The term Basin means the 4–State Delaware Basin region, including all of Delaware Bay and portions of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania located in the Delaware River watershed. (2) Basin State The term Basin State means each of the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. (3) Director The term Director means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (4) Foundation The term Foundation means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a congressionally chartered foundation established by section 2 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3701 ). (5) Grant program The term grant program means the Delaware River Basin restoration grant program established under section 5. (6) Program The term program means the Delaware River Basin restoration program established under section 4. (7) Restoration and protection The term restoration and protection means the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and wildlife, as well as the habitats of fish and wildlife. (8) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director. (9) Service The term Service means the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 4. Program establishment (a) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to be known as the Delaware River Basin restoration program . (b) Duties In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall— (1) draw on existing and new management plans for the Basin, or portions of the Basin, and work in consultation with applicable management entities, including representatives of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the Delaware River Basin Commission, the Federal Government, and other State and local governments, and regional and nonprofit organizations, as appropriate, to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the Basin; (2) adopt a basin-wide strategy that— (A) supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities developed in accordance with paragraph (1); (B) targets cost-effective conservation projects; (C) supports measurable conservation efforts; and (D) maximizes conservation outcomes with no net gain of Federal full-time equivalent employees; (3) establish the grant program in accordance with section 5; and (4) provide for technical assistance in accordance with this Act. (c) Coordination In establishing the program, the Secretary shall consult, as appropriate, with— (1) the heads of Federal agencies, including— (A) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (B) the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (C) the Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service; (D) the Chief of Engineers of the Corps of Engineers; and (E) the head of any other applicable agency; (2) the Governors of the Basin States; (3) the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary; (4) the Delaware River Basin Commission; (5) fish and wildlife joint venture partnerships; and (6) other public agencies and organizations with authority for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies in the Basin. (d) Purposes The purposes of the program include— (1) coordinating restoration and protection activities among Federal, State, local, and regional entities and conservation partners throughout the Basin; (2) carrying out coordinated restoration and protection activities throughout the Basin and Basin States— (A) to sustain and enhance fish and wildlife habitat restoration and protection activities; (B) to improve and maintain water quality to support fish and wildlife, as well as the habitats of fish and wildlife; (C) to sustain and enhance water management and flood damage mitigation improvements to benefit fish and wildlife habitat; (D) to improve opportunities for public access and recreation in the Basin; (E) to encourage environmentally sensitive land use planning and development; (F) to increase the capacity to implement coordinated restoration and protection activities in the Basin by conducting public outreach and education and promoting citizen involvement; and (G) to increase scientific capacity to support the planning, monitoring, and research activities necessary to carry out coordinated restoration and protection activities; and (3) providing competitive grants for technical assistance to carry out restoration and protection activities in the Basin, with priority given to activities with multiple benefits, as described in paragraph (2). 5. Grants and assistance (a) Delaware river basin restoration program To the extent that funds are available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the Delaware River Basin restoration grant program to provide competitive matching grants of varying amounts to State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities to carry out activities described in section 4(d). (b) Criteria The Secretary, in consultation with the organizations described in section 4(c), shall develop criteria for the grant program to help ensure that activities funded under this section accomplish 1 or more of the following: (1) Restoration or protection of fish and wildlife and the habitats of fish and wildlife. (2) Improvement or protection of water quality by reducing pollutants and restoring headwater areas and drinking water basins. (3) Improvement of the management of water volume and mitigation of flood damage to support the ecological needs of fish and wildlife and the habitats of fish and wildlife. (4) Inclusion of priority needs or actions identified in the basin-wide strategy adopted under section 4(b)(2). (5) Inclusion of restoration and protection activities with multiple benefits in the Basin, including habitat, water quality, and flood damage mitigation. (c) Cost sharing (1) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the activity, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Non-Federal share The non-Federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program may be provided in cash or in the form of an in-kind contribution of services or materials. (d) Administration (1) In general The Secretary may enter into an agreement to manage the grant program with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or a similar organization that offers grant management services. (2) Funding If the Secretary enters into an agreement under paragraph (1), the organization selected shall— (A) for each fiscal year, receive amounts to carry out this section in an advance payment of the entire amount on October 1, or as soon as practicable thereafter, of that fiscal year; (B) invest and reinvest those amounts for the benefit of the grant program; and (C) otherwise administer the grant program to support partnerships between the public and private sectors in accordance with this Act. (3) Requirements If the Secretary enters into an agreement with the Foundation under paragraph (1), any amounts received by the Foundation under this section shall be subject to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3701 et seq. ), excluding section 10(a) of that Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3709(a) ). (e) Technical assistance The Secretary may provide, or provide for, technical assistance to carry out this section, on a nonreimbursable basis, to— (1) other Federal agencies; (2) State and local governments; (3) nonprofit organizations; (4) community organizations; (5) institutions of higher education; or (6) other entities, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 6. Annual reports Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including a description of each project that has received funding under this Act. 7. Authorization of Appropriations (a) In general The United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall use funds within its existing budgetary authority to carry out this Act. (b) Use Of any amount made available each fiscal year to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use at least 75 percent to carry out the grant program under section 5 including to provide, or provide for, technical assistance under section 5(e). |
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 645
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Cohen
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(for
himself,
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Mr. Butterfield
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,
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Mr. Johnson of Georgia
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,
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Mr. Meeks
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,
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Mr. Conyers
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,
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Ms. Norton
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,
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Mr. Ellison
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,
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Ms. Schakowsky
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,
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Mr. Michaud
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,
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Ms. Edwards
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,
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Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois
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,
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Mr. Holt
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,
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Mr. Grijalva
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,
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Ms.
Roybal-Allard
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,
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Mr.
Dingell
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,
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Mr. Serrano
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,
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Mr. Rangel
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,
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Ms. Lee of California
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,
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Mr. Larsen of Washington
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,
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Ms. Bass
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,
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Mr. Farr
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,
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Mr.
Honda
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,
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Mr. Takano
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,
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Ms. Shea-Porter
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, and
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Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas
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)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
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Committee on Financial
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A BILL
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To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the
use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the
purposes of making adverse employment decisions.
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1.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Equal Employment for All
Act
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.
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2.
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Use of credit
checks prohibited for employment purposes
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(a)
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Prohibition for
employment and adverse action
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Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting
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15 U.S.C. 1681b
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) is amended—
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(1)
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in subsection (a)(3)(B), by inserting
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within the restrictions set forth in subsection (b)
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after
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purposes
</quote>
;
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(2)
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by redesignating
subsections (b) through (g) as subsections (c) through (h), respectively;
and
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(3)
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by inserting after subsection (a) the
following new subsection:
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(b)
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Use of certain
consumer report prohibited for employment purposes or adverse action
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(1)
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General
prohibition
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Except as
provided in paragraph (3), a person, including a prospective employer or
current employer, may not use a consumer report or investigative consumer
report, or cause a consumer report or investigative consumer report to be
procured, with respect to any consumer where any information contained in the
report bears on the consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit
capacity—
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(A)
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for employment
purposes; or
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(B)
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for making an
adverse action, as described in section 603(k)(1)(B)(ii).
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(2)
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Source of
consumer report irrelevant
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The prohibition described in paragraph (1)
shall apply even if the consumer consents or otherwise authorizes the
procurement or use of a consumer report for employment purposes or in
connection with an adverse action with respect to such consumer.
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(3)
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Exceptions
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Notwithstanding
the prohibitions set forth in this subsection, and consistent with the other
sections of this Act, an employer may use a consumer report with respect to a
consumer in the following situations:
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(A)
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When the consumer applies for, or currently
holds, employment that requires national security or FDIC clearance.
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(B)
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When the consumer applies for, or currently
holds, employment with a State or local government agency which otherwise
requires use of a consumer report.
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(C)
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When the consumer applies for, or currently
holds, a supervisory, managerial, professional, or executive position at a
financial institution.
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(D)
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When otherwise
required by law.
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(4)
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Effect on
disclosure and notification requirements
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The exceptions described
in paragraph (3) shall have no effect upon the other requirements of this Act,
including requirements in regards to disclosure and notification to a consumer
when permissibly using a consumer report for employment purposes or for making
an adverse action against such
consumer.
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.
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(b)
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Conforming
amendments and cross references
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Such Act is further amended as
follows:
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(1)
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In section 603 (
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15 U.S.C. 1681a
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)—
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(A)
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in subsection (d)(3), by striking
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604(g)(3)
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and inserting
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604(h)(3)
</quote>
; and
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(B)
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in subsection (o),
by striking
<quote>
A
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Subject to the restrictions
set forth in section 604(b), a
</quote>
.
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(2)
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In section 604 (15
U.S.C. 1681b)—
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(A)
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in subsection (a), by striking
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subsection (c)
</quote>
and inserting
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subsection
(d)
</quote>
;
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(B)
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in subsection (c),
as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section—
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(i)
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in
paragraph (2)(A), by inserting
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and subject to the restrictions set forth
in subsection (b)
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after
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subparagraph (B)
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; and
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(ii)
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in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting
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and subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b)
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after
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subparagraph (B)
</quote>
;
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(C)
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in subsection (d)(1), as redesignated by
subsection (a)(2) of this section, by striking
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subsection (e)
</quote>
in
both places it appears and inserting
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subsection (f)
</quote>
;
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(D)
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in subsection (f), as redesignated by
subsection (a)(2) of this section—
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(i)
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in
paragraph (1), by striking
<quote>
subsection (c)(1)(B)
</quote>
and inserting
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subsection (d)(1)(B)
</quote>
; and
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(ii)
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in paragraph (5), by striking
<quote>
subsection (c)(1)(B)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
subsection
(d)(1)(B)
</quote>
.
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<enum>
(3)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
In section 607(e)(3)(A) (15 U.S.C.
1681e(e)(3)(A)), by striking
<quote>
604(b)(4)(E)(i)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
604(c)(4)(E)(i)
</quote>
.
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(4)
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In section 609 (
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15 U.S.C. 1681g
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)—
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(A)
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in subsection
(a)(3)(C)(i), by striking
<quote>
604(b)(4)(E)(i)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
604(c)(4)(E)(i)
</quote>
; and
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(B)
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section
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section
604(f)
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 645 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Michaud , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Holt , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Dingell , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Ms. Bass , Mr. Farr , Mr. Honda , Mr. Takano , Ms. Shea-Porter , and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Employment for All Act . 2. Use of credit checks prohibited for employment purposes (a) Prohibition for employment and adverse action Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by inserting within the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) after purposes ; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (g) as subsections (c) through (h), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: (b) Use of certain consumer report prohibited for employment purposes or adverse action (1) General prohibition Except as provided in paragraph (3), a person, including a prospective employer or current employer, may not use a consumer report or investigative consumer report, or cause a consumer report or investigative consumer report to be procured, with respect to any consumer where any information contained in the report bears on the consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity— (A) for employment purposes; or (B) for making an adverse action, as described in section 603(k)(1)(B)(ii). (2) Source of consumer report irrelevant The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall apply even if the consumer consents or otherwise authorizes the procurement or use of a consumer report for employment purposes or in connection with an adverse action with respect to such consumer. (3) Exceptions Notwithstanding the prohibitions set forth in this subsection, and consistent with the other sections of this Act, an employer may use a consumer report with respect to a consumer in the following situations: (A) When the consumer applies for, or currently holds, employment that requires national security or FDIC clearance. (B) When the consumer applies for, or currently holds, employment with a State or local government agency which otherwise requires use of a consumer report. (C) When the consumer applies for, or currently holds, a supervisory, managerial, professional, or executive position at a financial institution. (D) When otherwise required by law. (4) Effect on disclosure and notification requirements The exceptions described in paragraph (3) shall have no effect upon the other requirements of this Act, including requirements in regards to disclosure and notification to a consumer when permissibly using a consumer report for employment purposes or for making an adverse action against such consumer. . (b) Conforming amendments and cross references Such Act is further amended as follows: (1) In section 603 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a )— (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking 604(g)(3) and inserting 604(h)(3) ; and (B) in subsection (o), by striking A and inserting Subject to the restrictions set forth in section 604(b), a . (2) In section 604 (15 U.S.C. 1681b)— (A) in subsection (a), by striking subsection (c) and inserting subsection (d) ; (B) in subsection (c), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section— (i) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting and subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) after subparagraph (B) ; and (ii) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting and subject to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) after subparagraph (B) ; (C) in subsection (d)(1), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section, by striking subsection (e) in both places it appears and inserting subsection (f) ; (D) in subsection (f), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section— (i) in paragraph (1), by striking subsection (c)(1)(B) and inserting subsection (d)(1)(B) ; and (ii) in paragraph (5), by striking subsection (c)(1)(B) and inserting subsection (d)(1)(B) . (3) In section 607(e)(3)(A) (15 U.S.C. 1681e(e)(3)(A)), by striking 604(b)(4)(E)(i) and inserting 604(c)(4)(E)(i) . (4) In section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g )— (A) in subsection (a)(3)(C)(i), by striking 604(b)(4)(E)(i) and inserting 604(c)(4)(E)(i) ; and (B) in subsection (a)(3)(C)(ii), by striking 604(b)(4)(A) and inserting 604(c)(4)(A) . (5) In section 613(a) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681k(a) ) by striking section 604(b)(4)(A) and inserting section 604(c)(4)(A) . (6) In section 615 (15 U.S.C. 1681m)— (A) in subsection (d)(1), by striking section 604(c)(1)(B) and inserting section 604(d)(1)(B) ; (B) in subsection (d)(1)(E), by striking section 604(e) and inserting section 604(f) ; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking section 604(e) and inserting section 604(f) . |
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Cohen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 11 of the United States Code to provide additional protections for debtors from discrimination by private employers, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bankruptcy Nondiscrimination Enhancement Act of 2013 . 2. Amendments Section 525(b) of title 11 of the United States Code is amended— (1) by inserting deny employment to, after may , and (2) by striking solely . 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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Mr. Crenshaw
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Mr. Van Hollen
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Mrs. McMorris Rodgers
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Mr. Sessions
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Mr. Runyan
</cosponsor>
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Mr. Mica
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Tsongas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001077">
Mr. Coffman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000582">
Mr. Roe of Tennessee
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C000754">
Mr. Cooper
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000933">
Mr. Moran
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001045">
Mr. Harper
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001078">
Mr. Connolly
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001168">
Mr. Sarbanes
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,
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Ms. Clarke
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Larsen of Washington
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Gerlach
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Larson of Connecticut
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Carson of Indiana
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Tonko
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Cicilline
</cosponsor>
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Mr. Ryan of Ohio
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,
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Mr. Young of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Holt
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,
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Mrs. Capps
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Bachus
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. McGovern
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Bonamici
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Matheson
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Miller of Florida
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,
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Mr. Nunnelee
</cosponsor>
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Mr. Stivers
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Mr. Womack
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,
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Ms. Herrera Beutler
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Johnson of Ohio
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Mrs. Davis of California
</cosponsor>
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Mr. Courtney
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Mrs. Hartzler
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Mr. McKinley
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,
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Mr. Smith of New Jersey
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,
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Mr. Vela
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,
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Mr. Wolf
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,
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Mrs. Capito
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Mr. Yarmuth
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Ms. Brownley of California
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Mr. Yoder
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Mr. Marchant
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Mrs. Brooks of Indiana
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Ms. Norton
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Mrs. Bachmann
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Mr. Honda
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Mr. Welch
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Mr. Walberg
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Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013
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qualified ABLE program
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(ii)
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<text>
<quote>
ABLE account
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for
<quote>
account
</quote>
, and
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<enum>
(C)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
which meets the other requirements of this subsection.
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<enum>
(3)
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<header>
Qualified disability expenses
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of this subsection—
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<enum>
(A)
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<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
qualified disability expenses
</term>
means any expenses which are made for the benefit of an individual with a disability who is a designated beneficiary.
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<enum>
(B)
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<header>
Expenses included
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<text>
The following expenses shall be qualified disability expenses if such expenses are made for the benefit of an individual with a disability who is a designated beneficiary and are related to such disability:
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<enum>
(i)
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<header>
Education
</header>
<text>
Expenses for education, including tuition for preschool thru post-secondary education, which shall include higher education expenses (as defined by subsection (e)(3)) and expenses for books, supplies, and educational materials related to preschool and secondary education, tutors, and special education services.
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(ii)
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<header>
Housing
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<text>
Expenses for a primary residence, including rent, purchase of a primary residence or an interest in a primary residence, mortgage payments, real property taxes, and utility charges.
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<enum>
(iii)
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<header>
Transportation
</header>
<text>
Expenses for transportation, including the use of mass transit, the purchase or modification of vehicles, and moving expenses.
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<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<header>
Employment support
</header>
<text>
Expenses related to obtaining and maintaining employment, including job-related training, assistive technology, and personal assistance supports.
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(v)
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<header>
Health, prevention, and wellness
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Expenses for health and wellness, including premiums for health insurance, mental health, medical, vision, and dental expenses, habilitation and rehabilitation services, durable medical equipment, therapy, respite care, long term services and supports, nutritional management, communication services and devices, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and personal assistance.
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<enum>
(vi)
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<header>
Miscellaneous expenses
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Financial management and administrative services; legal fees; expenses for oversight; monitoring; home improvements, and modifications, maintenance and repairs, at primary residence; or funeral and burial expenses.
</text>
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<enum>
(vii)
</enum>
<header>
Assistive technology and personal support services
</header>
<text>
Expenses for assistive technology and personal support with respect to any item described in clauses (i) through (vi).
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<enum>
(viii)
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<header>
Other approved expenses
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<text>
Any other expenses which are approved by the Secretary under regulations and consistent with the purposes of this section.
</text>
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</subparagraph>
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(C)
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<header>
Individual with a disability
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Except as provided in clause (ii), an individual is an individual with a disability for a year if the individual (regardless of age)—
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<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, which results in marked and severe functional limitations, and which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 month, or
</text>
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<enum>
(II)
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<text>
is blind.
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</subclause>
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<enum>
(ii)
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<header>
Disability certification required
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An individual shall not be treated as an individual with a disability for a year unless the individual—
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<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
is receiving (or, for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act, is deemed to be, or treated as, receiving by the State Medicaid Agency) benefits under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act, or whose benefits under such program are suspended other than by reason of misconduct,
</text>
</subclause>
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<enum>
(II)
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<text>
is receiving disability benefits under title II of such Act, or
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<enum>
(III)
</enum>
<text>
files a disability certification with the Secretary for such year.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
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<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<header>
Disability certification defined
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
disability certification
</term>
means, with respect to an individual, a certification to the satisfaction of the Secretary by the designated beneficiary or the parent or guardian of the designated beneficiary that—
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<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the individual meets the criteria described in clause (i), and
</text>
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<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
includes a copy of the designated beneficiary’s diagnosis, signed by a physician meeting the criteria of section 1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H79FA1DB4A01B4462A3587C9F27F995F0">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<header>
Restriction on use of certification
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No inference may be drawn from a disability certification for purposes of establishing eligibility for benefits under title II, XVI, or XIX of the Social Security Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Rollovers from ABLE accounts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subsection (c)(3)(A) shall not apply to any amount paid or distributed from an ABLE account to the extent that the amount received is paid, not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution, into—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
another ABLE account for the benefit of—
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the same beneficiary, or
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</clause>
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<enum>
(ii)
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<text>
an individual with a disability who is a family member of the beneficiary,
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
any trust which is described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 1917(d)(4) of the Social Security Act and which is for the benefit of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H9F2B731741D346C1B524772371DEE401">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a qualified tuition program—
</text>
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<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
for the benefit of the designated beneficiary, or
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="HC51ACA3ABC3A485FB8120E6FE6BA0359">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
to the credit of another designated beneficiary under a qualified tuition program who is a member of the family of the designated beneficiary with respect to which the distribution was made.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
The preceding sentence shall not apply to any payment or distribution if it applied to any prior payment or distribution during the 12-month period ending on the date of the payment or distribution.
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H7E249E7F48F64B8A86F3DA165C1B5955">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer to State
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subject to any outstanding payments due for qualified disability expenses, in the case that the designated beneficiary dies or ceases to be an individual with a disability, all amounts remaining in the qualified ABLE account not in excess of the amount equal to the total medical assistance paid for the designated beneficiary after the establishment of the account, net of any premiums paid from the account or paid by or on behalf of the beneficiary to a Medicaid Buy-In program, under any State Medicaid plan established under title XIX of the Social Security Act shall be distributed to such State upon filing of a claim for payment by such State. For purposes of this paragraph, the State shall be a creditor of an ABLE account and not a beneficiary. Subsection (c)(3) shall not apply to a distribution under the preceding sentence.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3149F4A86952424581C5CF0AC299CB98">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text>
Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary may prescribe such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to amounts claimed as qualified disability expenses.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HAE9C04A70EB14AFBA0870D52D4561F43">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming amendment
</header>
<text>
Paragraph (2) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/6693">
section 6693(a)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 such Code is amended by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting
<quote>
and
</quote>
, and by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph:
</text>
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<subparagraph id="H59755F98D5BD4066AED43A400988C0CE">
<enum>
(F)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
section 529(d) by reason of 529(f) (relating to ABLE accounts).
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</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8A39D4719596491F94DA2C2D7DEDBBB9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Annual reports
</header>
<paragraph id="HF024728A62844914A69A743755C18B75">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of the Treasury shall report annually to Congress on the usage of ABLE accounts under
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/529">
section 529(f)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB0527E69E11947978BBF68E6826C50A1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Contents of report
</header>
<text>
Any report under paragraph (1) may include—
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the number of people with an ABLE account,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H578249DC978F46B195E5C58B6933DD66">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
the total amount of contributions to such accounts,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9991B611C8C149B0A575710D5105225F">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
the total amount and nature of distributions from such accounts,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H08F0D61A6AB74685A284E67D2B663D2B">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
issues relating to the abuse of such accounts, if any, and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4DB2677117BB4A13AB8F93C9B585F404">
<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text>
the amounts repaid from such accounts to State Medicaid programs established under title XIX of the Social Security Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1088EE5943F04E9F89C504091618FBDA">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
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<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of ABLE accounts under certain Federal programs
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H851B89EE6EB64438BBF1509058590321">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Account funds disregarded for purposes of certain other means-Tested Federal programs
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law that requires consideration of 1 or more financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such individual, any amount (including earnings thereon) in any ABLE account (as defined in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/529">
section 529(f)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of such individual, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section) shall be disregarded for such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such ABLE account, except that, in the case of the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act, a distribution for housing expenses (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii) of such paragraph) shall not be so disregarded, and in the case of such program, only the 1st $100,000 of the amount (including such earnings) in such ABLE account shall be so disregarded.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCC3B0F2BDDFF4AF7B312C6AD8C95FABB">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Suspension of SSI benefits during periods of excessive account funds
</header>
<paragraph id="HB13330511225458FACBBC779F1DE8382">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The benefits of an individual under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act shall not be terminated, but shall be suspended, by reason of excess resources of the individual attributable to an amount in the ABLE account (as defined in
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/529">
section 529(f)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of the individual not disregarded under subsection (a) of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC02381E81F504D1D973B34CDDB0B81B1">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
No impact on Medicaid eligibility
</header>
<text>
An individual who would be receiving payment of such supplemental security income benefits but for the application of the previous sentence shall be treated for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act as if the individual continued to be receiving payment of such benefits.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 647 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Runyan , Mr. Mica , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Moran , Mr. Harper , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Young of Florida , Mr. Holt , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Bachus , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Matheson , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Womack , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Courtney , Mr. King of New York , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Vela , Mr. Wolf , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Yoder , Mr. Rooney , Mr. Marchant , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Honda , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Welch , Mr. Walberg , and Mr. Deutch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2013 or the ABLE Act of 2013 . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are as follows: (1) To encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. (2) To provide secure funding for disability-related expenses on behalf of designated beneficiaries with disabilities that will supplement, but not supplant, benefits provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act, the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act, the beneficiary’s employment, and other sources. 3. ABLE Accounts (a) Establishment (1) In general Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: (f) ABLE Accounts (1) General rules For purposes of any other provision of law with respect to a qualified ABLE program and an ABLE account, except as otherwise provided in this subsection— (A) a qualified ABLE program and an ABLE account shall be treated in the same manner as a qualified tuition program and an account described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), respectively, are treated, (B) qualified disability expenses with respect to a program or account described in subparagraph (A) shall be treated in the same manner as qualified higher education expenses are treated, and (C) maximum contributions shall be no higher than the limit established by the State for their regular 529 account. (2) Qualified ABLE program For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified ABLE program means a program established and maintained by a State or agency or instrumentality thereof— (A) under which a person may make contributions to an ABLE account which is established for the purpose of meeting the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary of the account, (B) which meets the requirements of the preceding subsections of this section (as modified by this subsection), determined by substituting— (i) qualified ABLE program for qualified tuition program , and (ii) ABLE account for account , and (C) which meets the other requirements of this subsection. (3) Qualified disability expenses For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term qualified disability expenses means any expenses which are made for the benefit of an individual with a disability who is a designated beneficiary. (B) Expenses included The following expenses shall be qualified disability expenses if such expenses are made for the benefit of an individual with a disability who is a designated beneficiary and are related to such disability: (i) Education Expenses for education, including tuition for preschool thru post-secondary education, which shall include higher education expenses (as defined by subsection (e)(3)) and expenses for books, supplies, and educational materials related to preschool and secondary education, tutors, and special education services. (ii) Housing Expenses for a primary residence, including rent, purchase of a primary residence or an interest in a primary residence, mortgage payments, real property taxes, and utility charges. (iii) Transportation Expenses for transportation, including the use of mass transit, the purchase or modification of vehicles, and moving expenses. (iv) Employment support Expenses related to obtaining and maintaining employment, including job-related training, assistive technology, and personal assistance supports. (v) Health, prevention, and wellness Expenses for health and wellness, including premiums for health insurance, mental health, medical, vision, and dental expenses, habilitation and rehabilitation services, durable medical equipment, therapy, respite care, long term services and supports, nutritional management, communication services and devices, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and personal assistance. (vi) Miscellaneous expenses Financial management and administrative services; legal fees; expenses for oversight; monitoring; home improvements, and modifications, maintenance and repairs, at primary residence; or funeral and burial expenses. (vii) Assistive technology and personal support services Expenses for assistive technology and personal support with respect to any item described in clauses (i) through (vi). (viii) Other approved expenses Any other expenses which are approved by the Secretary under regulations and consistent with the purposes of this section. (C) Individual with a disability (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), an individual is an individual with a disability for a year if the individual (regardless of age)— (I) has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, which results in marked and severe functional limitations, and which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 month, or (II) is blind. (ii) Disability certification required An individual shall not be treated as an individual with a disability for a year unless the individual— (I) is receiving (or, for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act, is deemed to be, or treated as, receiving by the State Medicaid Agency) benefits under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act, or whose benefits under such program are suspended other than by reason of misconduct, (II) is receiving disability benefits under title II of such Act, or (III) files a disability certification with the Secretary for such year. (iii) Disability certification defined The term disability certification means, with respect to an individual, a certification to the satisfaction of the Secretary by the designated beneficiary or the parent or guardian of the designated beneficiary that— (I) the individual meets the criteria described in clause (i), and (II) includes a copy of the designated beneficiary’s diagnosis, signed by a physician meeting the criteria of section 1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act. (iv) Restriction on use of certification No inference may be drawn from a disability certification for purposes of establishing eligibility for benefits under title II, XVI, or XIX of the Social Security Act. (4) Rollovers from ABLE accounts Subsection (c)(3)(A) shall not apply to any amount paid or distributed from an ABLE account to the extent that the amount received is paid, not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution, into— (A) another ABLE account for the benefit of— (i) the same beneficiary, or (ii) an individual with a disability who is a family member of the beneficiary, (B) any trust which is described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 1917(d)(4) of the Social Security Act and which is for the benefit of an individual described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), or (C) a qualified tuition program— (i) for the benefit of the designated beneficiary, or (ii) to the credit of another designated beneficiary under a qualified tuition program who is a member of the family of the designated beneficiary with respect to which the distribution was made. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any payment or distribution if it applied to any prior payment or distribution during the 12-month period ending on the date of the payment or distribution. (5) Transfer to State Subject to any outstanding payments due for qualified disability expenses, in the case that the designated beneficiary dies or ceases to be an individual with a disability, all amounts remaining in the qualified ABLE account not in excess of the amount equal to the total medical assistance paid for the designated beneficiary after the establishment of the account, net of any premiums paid from the account or paid by or on behalf of the beneficiary to a Medicaid Buy-In program, under any State Medicaid plan established under title XIX of the Social Security Act shall be distributed to such State upon filing of a claim for payment by such State. For purposes of this paragraph, the State shall be a creditor of an ABLE account and not a beneficiary. Subsection (c)(3) shall not apply to a distribution under the preceding sentence. (6) Regulations Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary may prescribe such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to amounts claimed as qualified disability expenses. . (2) Conforming amendment Paragraph (2) of section 6693(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 such Code is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting and , and by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph: (F) section 529(d) by reason of 529(f) (relating to ABLE accounts). . (b) Annual reports (1) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall report annually to Congress on the usage of ABLE accounts under section 529(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (2) Contents of report Any report under paragraph (1) may include— (A) the number of people with an ABLE account, (B) the total amount of contributions to such accounts, (C) the total amount and nature of distributions from such accounts, (D) issues relating to the abuse of such accounts, if any, and (E) the amounts repaid from such accounts to State Medicaid programs established under title XIX of the Social Security Act. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Treatment of ABLE accounts under certain Federal programs (a) Account funds disregarded for purposes of certain other means-Tested Federal programs Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law that requires consideration of 1 or more financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such individual, any amount (including earnings thereon) in any ABLE account (as defined in section 529(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of such individual, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section) shall be disregarded for such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such ABLE account, except that, in the case of the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act, a distribution for housing expenses (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii) of such paragraph) shall not be so disregarded, and in the case of such program, only the 1st $100,000 of the amount (including such earnings) in such ABLE account shall be so disregarded. (b) Suspension of SSI benefits during periods of excessive account funds (1) In general The benefits of an individual under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act shall not be terminated, but shall be suspended, by reason of excess resources of the individual attributable to an amount in the ABLE account (as defined in section 529(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of the individual not disregarded under subsection (a) of this section. (2) No impact on Medicaid eligibility An individual who would be receiving payment of such supplemental security income benefits but for the application of the previous sentence shall be treated for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act as if the individual continued to be receiving payment of such benefits. |
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113 HR 647 RH: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014
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2d Session
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H. R. 647
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[Report No. 113–614, Part I]
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Crenshaw
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Mr. Van Hollen
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,
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Mrs. McMorris Rodgers
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Mr. Sessions
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Mr. Runyan
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Mr. Mica
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Ms. Tsongas
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Mr. Coffman
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Mr. Roe of Tennessee
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,
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Mr. Cooper
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Mr. Moran
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Mr. Harper
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Mr. Connolly
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Mr. Sarbanes
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Ms. Clarke
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Mr. Larsen of Washington
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Mr. Gerlach
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Mr. Larson of Connecticut
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Mr. Carson of Indiana
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Mr. Tonko
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Mr. Cicilline
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Mr. Ryan of Ohio
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Mr. Young of Florida
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Mr. Holt
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Mrs. Capps
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Mr. Bachus
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Mr. McGovern
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Ms. Bonamici
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Mr. Matheson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001144">
Mr. Miller of Florida
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,
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Mr. Nunnelee
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Mr. Stivers
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Mr. Womack
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,
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Ms. Herrera Beutler
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,
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Mr. Johnson of Ohio
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Mrs. Davis of California
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Mr. Courtney
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Mr. King of New York
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Mrs. Hartzler
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Mr. McKinley
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Mr. Smith of New Jersey
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Mr. Vela
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Mr. Wolf
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Mrs. Capito
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Mr. Yarmuth
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Ms. Brownley of California
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Mr. Yoder
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Mr. Rooney
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Mr. Marchant
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,
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Mrs. Brooks of Indiana
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Ms. Norton
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Mrs. Bachmann
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Mr. Honda
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,
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Mr. Meehan
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,
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Mr. Benishek
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,
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Mr. Poe of Texas
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,
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Mr. Welch
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,
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Mr. Walberg
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, and
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Mr. Deutch
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Committee on Energy and Commerce
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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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November 12, 2014
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen
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,
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Mr. Hastings of Florida
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,
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Mr. Meadows
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Mr. Schiff
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Mr. Capuano
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Ms. Duckworth
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,
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Mr. Webster of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Keating
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Mr. Barletta
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Mr. Himes
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Mr. Langevin
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Mr. Payne
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Mr. Diaz-Balart
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Mr. Hanna
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,
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Ms. Pingree of Maine
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Posey
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,
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Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania
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,
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Mr. Clay
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Mr. Loebsack
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Mr. Markey
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Mrs. Roby
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Ms. DeLauro
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Mr. Price of North Carolina
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Mr. Michaud
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Mr. Cohen
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Mr. Lipinski
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Mr. Kennedy
</cosponsor>
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Ms. Brown of Florida
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Mr. Castro of Texas
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,
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Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas
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,
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Mr. Messer
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Mr. Wenstrup
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Mr. Carney
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Mr. McCaul
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Mr. Pearce
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Mr. Gallego
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<cosponsor name-id="C001097">
Mr. Cárdenas
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,
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Mr. Bucshon
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="Y000065">
Mr. Yoho
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Ms. Lofgren
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<cosponsor name-id="M000309">
Mrs. McCarthy of New York
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,
<cosponsor name-id="M001184">
Mr. Massie
</cosponsor>
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<cosponsor name-id="G000553">
Mr. Al Green of Texas
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<cosponsor name-id="B001279">
Mr. Barber
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<cosponsor name-id="C000266">
Mr. Chabot
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<cosponsor name-id="P000607">
Mr. Pocan
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Mr. Gardner
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Mr. Tierney
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Mr. O'Rourke
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<cosponsor name-id="C001048">
Mr. Culberson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001066">
Ms. Castor of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000546">
Mr. Graves of Missouri
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<cosponsor name-id="V000131">
Mr. Veasey
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<cosponsor name-id="H000067">
Mr. Hall
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Ms. Wasserman Schultz
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Mr. Crawford
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<cosponsor name-id="D000620">
Mr. Delaney
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Mrs. Blackburn
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Mr. Young of Alaska
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Mr. Turner
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Mr. Richmond
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,
<cosponsor name-id="L000562">
Mr. Lynch
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Mr. Cole
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,
<cosponsor name-id="L000579">
Mr. Lowenthal
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,
<cosponsor name-id="T000460">
Mr. Thompson of California
</cosponsor>
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<cosponsor name-id="G000289">
Mr. Goodlatte
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<cosponsor name-id="W000795">
Mr. Wilson of South Carolina
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,
<cosponsor name-id="K000363">
Mr. Kline
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Mrs. Noem
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Mr. Andrews
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Mr. Fitzpatrick
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Mr. Stutzman
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<cosponsor name-id="F000458">
Mr. Fincher
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Mr. Bentivolio
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<cosponsor name-id="M001160">
Ms. Moore
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S001145">
Ms. Schakowsky
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<cosponsor name-id="R000576">
Mr. Ruppersberger
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Mr. Hultgren
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<cosponsor name-id="E000293">
Ms. Esty
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Mr. Butterfield
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Mr. Latta
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Mr. Calvert
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Mr. Cummings
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<cosponsor name-id="R000011">
Mr. Rahall
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,
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Mr. Gibson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000575">
Mr. Rogers of Alabama
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000382">
Ms. Kuster
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001259">
Mr. Braley of Iowa
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000569">
Mr. Luetkemeyer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000617">
Ms. DelBene
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,
<cosponsor name-id="P000595">
Mr. Peters of Michigan
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,
<cosponsor name-id="P000593">
Mr. Perlmutter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000614">
Mr. Duffy
</cosponsor>
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<cosponsor name-id="M001151">
Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania
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,
<cosponsor name-id="F000462">
Ms. Frankel of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001190">
Mr. Schneider
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<cosponsor name-id="C001095">
Mr. Cotton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000395">
Mr. Rogers of Kentucky
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S001170">
Ms. Shea-Porter
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,
<cosponsor name-id="R000587">
Mr. Ribble
</cosponsor>
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<cosponsor name-id="L000480">
Mrs. Lowey
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,
<cosponsor name-id="G000563">
Mr. Gibbs
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,
<cosponsor name-id="M001143">
Ms. McCollum
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000034">
Mr. Pallone
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000570">
Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico
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,
<cosponsor name-id="P000594">
Mr. Paulsen
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001281">
Mrs. Beatty
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001244">
Mr. Bonner
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001165">
Mr. Sires
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000619">
Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001058">
Mr. Huizenga of Michigan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001063">
Mr. Cuellar
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000018">
Mr. Salmon
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000290">
Ms. Edwards
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001075">
Mr. Cassidy
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001186">
Mr. Southerland
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000799">
Mr. Walz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000002">
Mr. Nadler
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000482">
Mr. Doyle
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B000574">
Mr. Blumenauer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000087">
Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001175">
Ms. Speier
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000399">
Mr. Doggett
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000580">
Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001179">
Mr. Schock
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000486">
Ms. Roybal-Allard
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001257">
Mr. Bilirakis
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,
<cosponsor name-id="L000111">
Mr. Latham
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000804">
Mr. Wittman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000191">
Mr. DeFazio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000567">
Mr. Griffin of Arkansas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000291">
Mrs. Ellmers
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000598">
Mr. Rothfus
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000244">
Mr. Sensenbrenner
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000187">
Ms. Waters
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000009">
Ms. Kaptur
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000467">
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000255">
Mr. Jones
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000567">
Mr. Lance
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. McIntyre
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,
<cosponsor name-id="F000445">
Mr. Forbes
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,
<cosponsor name-id="O000169">
Mr. Owens
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="A000369">
Mr. Amodei
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001282">
Mr. Barr
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000468">
Ms. Titus
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000601">
Mr. Palazzo
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000568">
Mr. Griffith of Virginia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001183">
Mr. Schweikert
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000808">
Ms. Wilson of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001157">
Mr. David Scott of Georgia
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,
<cosponsor name-id="R000592">
Mr. Rokita
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,
<cosponsor name-id="N000185">
Mr. Nugent
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,
<cosponsor name-id="P000598">
Mr. Polis
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000593">
Mr. Ross
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000589">
Mr. Rigell
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000791">
Mr. Walden
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000604">
Mr. Dent
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000556">
Mr. Grayson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000578">
Mr. LaMalfa
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001250">
Mr. Bishop of Utah
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001260">
Mr. Buchanan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B000490">
Mr. Bishop of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000368">
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001051">
Mr. Carter
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S001185">
Ms. Sewell of Alabama
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,
<cosponsor name-id="W000413">
Mr. Whitfield
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000583">
Mr. Smith of Texas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001065">
Mr. Holding
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000449">
Mr. Fortenberry
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000182">
Mr. Neugebauer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001148">
Mr. Simpson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000459">
Mr. Terry
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000621">
Mr. DeSantis
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000596">
Mr. Radel
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000606">
Mr. Pittenger
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000460">
Mr. Farenthold
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000096">
Mr. Pascrell
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001150">
Mrs. Miller of Michigan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000288">
Mr. Johnson of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000455">
Ms. Fudge
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M000404">
Mr. McDermott
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000015">
Mr. Neal
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000377">
Ms. Granger
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001242">
Mr. Bishop of New York
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000448">
Mr. Franks of Arizona
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,
<cosponsor name-id="C001061">
Mr. Cleaver
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001137">
Mr. Meeks
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000287">
Mr. Lewis
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000295">
Mr. Joyce
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C000556">
Mr. Coble
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000108">
Mr. Visclosky
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001066">
Mr. Horsford
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000030">
Mr. Farr
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000130">
Mr. Vargas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000551">
Ms. Lee of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001096">
Mr. Cramer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000378">
Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000258">
Mr. Peterson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000215">
Ms. Eshoo
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000608">
Mr. Peters of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000181">
Mr. Nunes
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001171">
Mr. Maffei
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001287">
Mr. Bera of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001068">
Mr. Huffman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001156">
Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001191">
Ms. Sinema
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000597">
Mr. Rice of South Carolina
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000288">
Mr. Ellison
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001191">
Mr. Murphy of Florida
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001094">
Mr. Cook
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000294">
Mr. Jeffries
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001063">
Ms. Hahn
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000127">
Mr. Nolan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000472">
Mr. Takano
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000599">
Mr. Ruiz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001180">
Mr. Schrader
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000558">
Mr. Guthrie
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001067">
Mr. Hudson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000576">
Mr. Long
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000470">
Mr. Tipton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000179">
Mr. Engel
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001270">
Ms. Bass
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000573">
Mr. Garcia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="E000292">
Mr. Enyart
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000344">
Mr. Sherman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000248">
Mr. Serrano
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="O000168">
Mr. Olson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000289">
Mr. Jordan
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001055">
Mr. Heck of Nevada
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000813">
Mrs. Walorski
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001262">
Mr. Broun of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000550">
Mr. Gingrey of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000487">
Mr. Royce
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001156">
Mr. McHenry
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001062">
Mr. Conaway
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C000714">
Mr. Conyers
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000812">
Mrs. Wagner
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000456">
Mr. Fleming
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000569">
Mr. Grimm
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000937">
Mr. Stockman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="I000057">
Mr. Israel
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="L000554">
Mr. LoBiondo
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H000636">
Mr. Hinojosa
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001182">
Mr. Mulvaney
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001189">
Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001093">
Mr. Collins of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000032">
Ms. Jackson Lee
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000618">
Mr. Daines
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="N000179">
Mrs. Napolitano
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001248">
Mr. Burgess
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="T000238">
Mr. Thornberry
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000364">
Mr. Shimkus
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000410">
Mr. Gene Green of Texas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001166">
Mr. McNerney
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000559">
Mr. Garamendi
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001060">
Mr. Hurt
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001064">
Mr. Heck of Washington
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001090">
Mr. Cartwright
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001080">
Ms. Chu
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Kildee
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000796">
Mr. Westmoreland
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000381">
Mr. Kilmer
</cosponsor>
,
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Mrs. Bustos
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Kind
</cosponsor>
,
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Mrs. Negrete McLeod
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S000030">
Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000602">
Mr. Pompeo
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Marino
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001163">
Ms. Matsui
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001162">
Ms. Schwartz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001038">
Mr. Crowley
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001193">
Mr. Swalwell of California
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001188">
Ms. Meng
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001185">
Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000081">
Ms. Velázquez
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="V000129">
Mr. Valadao
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001059">
Mr. Costa
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H000329">
Mr. Hastings of Washington
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="C001101">
Ms. Clark of Massachusetts
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000515">
Mr. Rush
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000290">
Ms. Jenkins
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000096">
Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001192">
Mr. McAllister
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000580">
Mr. Roskam
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001038">
Mr. Higgins
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001176">
Mr. Scalise
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="G000535">
Mr. Gutiérrez
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001289">
Mr. Byrne
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000174">
Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="Q000023">
Mr. Quigley
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="K000376">
Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000578">
Mr. Reichert
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B001273">
Mrs. Black
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Young of Indiana
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Pierluisi
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001048">
Mr. Hunter
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000616">
Mr. DesJarlais
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Tiberi
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Frelinghuysen
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Gabbard
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="H001036">
Mr. Hensarling
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Slaughter
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Renacci
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Gosar
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Rangel
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Flores
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Fattah
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Harris
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000533">
Mr. Duncan of Tennessee
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="U000031">
Mr. Upton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S001177">
Mr. Sablan
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. McKeon
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="W000816">
Mr. Williams
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="D000612">
Mr. Denham
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="F000459">
Mr. Fleischmann
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="B000755">
Mr. Brady of Texas
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="P000591">
Mr. Price of Georgia
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="M001177">
Mr. McClintock
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Barton
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="R000585">
Mr. Reed
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="J000296">
Mr. Jolly
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. Boustany
</cosponsor>
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<action>
<action-date date="20141112">
November 12, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
Reported from the
<committee-name added-display-style="italic" committee-id="HWM00" deleted-display-style="strikethrough">
Committee on Ways and Means
</committee-name>
with an amendment
</action-desc>
<action-instruction>
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
</action-instruction>
</action>
<action>
<action-date date="20141112">
November 12, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
The
<committee-name committee-id="HIF00">
Committee on Energy and Commerce
</committee-name>
discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to
be printed
</action-desc>
<action-instruction>
For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 13, 2013
</action-instruction>
</action>
<action>
<action-desc>
<pagebreak/>
</action-desc>
</action>
<legis-type>
A BILL
</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts
established under State programs for the care of family members with
disabilities, and for other purposes.
<pagebreak/>
</official-title>
</form>
<legis-body changed="added" committee-id="HWM00" display-enacting-clause="yes-display-enacting-clause" id="HC13490B80A85420F8CF8CAD01BE89924" reported-display-style="italic" style="OLC">
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4F323B66D9744C91A1EB87760ADA866D" section-type="section-one">
<enum>
1.
</enum>
<header>
Short title
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
This Act may be cited as the
<quote>
<short-title>
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014
</short-title>
</quote>
or the
<quote>
<short-title>
ABLE Act of 2014
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
<section id="H8906AAF900FB46D79A507558AF3DF9DC">
<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Purposes
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
The purposes of this Act are as follows:
</text>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H086B2B9CCE4444568B0B392D3D30BA14">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
To encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds for the purpose of
supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence,
and quality of life.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0A4126C3873844E6BEAF7963596CC833">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
To provide secure funding for disability-related expenses on behalf of designated beneficiaries
with disabilities that will supplement, but not supplant, benefits
provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program under title XIX
of the Social Security Act, the supplemental security income program under
title XVI of such Act, the beneficiary’s employment, and other sources.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section id="H73CD24C5A74D4FEE92714A8D46809F84">
<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Qualified ABLE programs
</header>
<subsection id="H9C03ADF1337D4035B9AC36EFD0646907">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Subchapter F of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/26/1">
chapter 1
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after
section 529 the following new section:
</text>
<quoted-block changed="added" committee-id="HWM00" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H212EC609716B45498CCCD51D7A79C89D" reported-display-style="italic" style="OLC">
<section id="H94A655853B3648329002539569E5BA66">
<enum>
529A.
</enum>
<header>
Qualified ABLE programs
</header>
<subsection id="H9736A20012D94F24A9B7BD302C27769C">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
General rule
</header>
<text>
A qualified ABLE program shall be exempt from taxation under this subtitle. Notwithstanding the
preceding sentence, such program shall be subject to the taxes imposed by
section 511 (relating to imposition of tax on unrelated business income of
charitable organizations).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCD4C5D62A0314F65858522738948F461">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Qualified ABLE program
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this section—
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
qualified ABLE program
</term>
means a program established and maintained by a State, or agency or instrumentality thereof—
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
under which a person may make contributions for a taxable year, for the benefit of an individual
who is an eligible individual for such taxable year, to an ABLE account
which is established for the purpose of meeting the qualified disability
expenses of the designated beneficiary of the account,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H3AE345F1D4AB42B2AB6AF9A02DE36216">
<enum>
(B)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
which limits a designated beneficiary to 1 ABLE account for purposes of this section,
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB538CD13CAAB475280217BA8D58346B2">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
which allows for the establishment of an ABLE account only for a beneficiary who is a resident of
such State or a resident of a contracting State, and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF0E09585F0D343938EFB8C08969B794E">
<enum>
(D)
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<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
which meets the other requirements of this section.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2762E00CAC724536AA4060EBF1E10449">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Cash contributions
</header>
<text>
A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides that no contribution
will be accepted—
</text>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H3E7432EBA8264FFAAC8D3AB5D88E7547">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
unless it is in cash, or
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H6A66EB09FF7748C68B2CDBB3B6128463">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
except in the case of contributions under subsection (c)(1)(C), if such contribution to an ABLE
account would result in aggregate contributions from all contributors to
the ABLE account for the taxable year exceeding the amount in effect under
section 2503(b) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="paragraph">
For purposes of this paragraph, rules similar to the rules of section 408(d)(4) (determined without
regard to subparagraph (B) thereof) shall apply.
</continuation-text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE45F1F0D119548EBA9CE3F62230A6771">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Separate accounting
</header>
<text>
A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides separate accounting
for each designated beneficiary.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H111601393BAB4FA4BB6664D483CDFD4C">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
No investment direction
</header>
<text>
A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides that any contributor
to, or designated beneficiary under, such program may not directly or
indirectly direct the investment of any contributions to the program (or
any earnings thereon).
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HE68861E57FB641908F73B5839DCAAE64">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
No pledging of interest as security
</header>
<text>
A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program if it allows any interest in the program
or any portion thereof to be used as security for a loan.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1CF354884FEA4FCAA8EFFBAF2D8E7166">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
Prohibition on excess contributions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides adequate safeguards
to prevent aggregate contributions on behalf of a designated beneficiary
in excess of the limit established by the State under section 529(b)(6).
For purposes of the preceding sentence, aggregate contributions include
contributions under any prior qualified ABLE program of any State or
agency or instrumentality thereof.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H03970BCF2B3F4716B2A013761AEF4817">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Tax treatment
</header>
<paragraph id="H46E6021D33CE483EBE6C572CCDA0E6D3">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Distributions
</header>
<subparagraph id="H044D164B5E674B1FA469BDCF87E6DAE3">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Any distribution under a qualified ABLE program shall be includible in the gross income of the
distributee in the manner as provided under section 72 to the extent not
excluded from gross income under any other provision of this chapter.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB4EA8A5A417B487CA820DBAD5EE3A7D0">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Distributions for qualified disability expenses
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this paragraph, if distributions from a qualified ABLE program—
</text>
<clause commented="no" id="H62B0A287F85D429288727E6FA9744D2A">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
do not exceed the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary, no amount shall be
includible in gross income, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H3592EB2B451A45F3A83A8047B99412AC">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
in any other case, the amount otherwise includible in gross income shall be reduced by an amount
which bears the same ratio to such amount as such expenses bear to such
distributions.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA3F99C1B1F7E45939D8CA8EFED15A137">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Change in beneficiaries or programs
</header>
<clause display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9EF53DE5DAA246C8AC43D84FEF243868">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<header>
Rollovers from ABLE accounts
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount paid or distributed from an ABLE account to the
extent that the amount received is paid, not later than the 60th day after
the date of such payment or distribution, into another ABLE account for
the benefit of the same beneficiary or an eligible individual who is a
family member of the beneficiary.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HFE8E913FF86840888EF8AB83A9E1AAD1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<header>
Change in designated beneficiaries
</header>
<text>
Any change in the designated beneficiary of an interest in a qualified ABLE program during a
taxable year shall not be treated as a distribution for purposes of
subparagraph (A) if the new beneficiary is an eligible individual for such
taxable year and a member of the family of the former beneficiary.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H30CB2469A21A44C39B315DA179CCB7D7">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<header>
Limitation on certain rollovers
</header>
<text>
Clause (i) shall not apply to any transfer if such transfer occurs within 12 months from the date
of a previous transfer to any qualified ABLE program for the benefit of
the designated beneficiary.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H082E54599BB94BDA9DCD2BBE20EEBF71">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<header>
Operating rules
</header>
<text>
For purposes of applying section 72—
</text>
<clause id="H6A5C7396FF1C49AFAE5F8FCC4CD43F93">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
except to the extent provided by the Secretary, all distributions during a taxable year shall be
treated as one distribution, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H8C63CFCB032643E19BC2B4223B51B57C">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
except to the extent provided by the Secretary, the value of the contract, income on the contract,
and investment in the contract shall be computed as of the close of the
calendar year in which the taxable year begins.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8190965354B040B19DA19796B713B6C8">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Gift tax rules
</header>
<text>
For purposes of chapters 12 and 13—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HB63548940EB6400593EB2D8F701CEB9E">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
Contributions
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Any contribution to a qualified ABLE program on behalf of any designated beneficiary—
</text>
<clause id="HC044D7851FBE4A92A502BBE431AF1022">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
shall be treated as a completed gift to such beneficiary which is not a future interest in
property, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HDA7573AFA97D47F890CE64635AB7AEBD">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
shall not be treated as a qualified transfer under section 2503(e).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H908C790443A84C808075465604B2F87A">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of distributions
</header>
<text>
Except as provided in subparagraph (C), in no event shall a distribution from a qualified ABLE
program be treated as a taxable gift.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H9BD3C155901545359D976E6EAA6AA8D6">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of designation of new beneficiary
</header>
<text>
The taxes imposed by chapters 12 and 13 shall apply to a transfer by reason of a change in the
designated beneficiary under the program (or a contribution under
paragraph (1)(C) to the ABLE account of a new beneficiary) during any
taxable year unless, as of the beginning of such taxable year, the new
beneficiary is both an eligible individual for such taxable year and a
member of the family of the former beneficiary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H2C0ABB9E2AA646408DDD95C6CEC2F446">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Additional tax for distributions not used for disability expenses
</header>
<subparagraph id="HF96CED87430A4AFE922B7C12402300C5">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The tax imposed by this chapter for any taxable year on any taxpayer who receives a distribution
from a qualified ABLE program which is includible in gross income shall be
increased by 10 percent of the amount which is so includible.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H6AB74AE9E0CF4072841267F36D74E3CB">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Exception
</header>
<text>
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the payment or distribution is made to a beneficiary (or to the
estate of the designated beneficiary) on or after the death of the
designated beneficiary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph commented="no" id="H7C301BDF34824D6FAB8AEDC158502F86">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<header>
Contributions returned before certain date
</header>
<text>
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the distribution of any contribution made during a taxable year
on behalf of the designated beneficiary if—
</text>
<clause id="H8C11640B81E44C7FB1F2BFB363CC0DF9">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
such distribution is received on or before the day prescribed by law (including extensions of time)
for filing such designated beneficiary’s return for such taxable year, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause commented="no" id="H7F58D78ACC504E8C9660AF520D3A681A">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
such distribution is accompanied by the amount of net income attributable to such excess
contribution.
</text>
</clause>
<continuation-text continuation-text-level="subparagraph">
Any net income described in clause (ii) shall be included in gross income for the taxable year in
which such excess contribution was made.
</continuation-text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph commented="no" id="HAD24659E11B744C080B1149323B245A3">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Loss of ABLE account treatment
</header>
<text>
If, during any taxable year of an eligible individual for whose benefit any ABLE account is
established, more than 1 ABLE account for the benefit of the eligible
individual exists at the same time, each such ABLE account other than the
earliest established ABLE account shall not be treated as an ABLE account
as of the first day of such taxable year.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" id="H1DAA244F99454544B442B84434CCD596">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Reports
</header>
<paragraph id="HA1419D53661245A290A10F047FE26614">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Each officer or employee having control of the qualified ABLE program or their designee shall make
such reports regarding such program to the Secretary and to designated
beneficiaries with respect to contributions, distributions, the return of
excess contributions, and such other matters as the Secretary may require.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB788EE48E0314EE38C221F55C1174573">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Certain aggregated information
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For research purposes, the Secretary shall make available to the public reports containing
aggregate information, by diagnosis and other relevant characteristics, on
contributions and distributions from the qualified ABLE program. In
carrying out the preceding sentence an item may not be made available to
the public if such item can be associated with, or otherwise identify,
directly or indirectly, a particular individual.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEC2B17D084404CAEA085F599278A255E">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Notice of establishment of ABLE account
</header>
<text>
The trustee of an ABLE account shall submit a notice to the Secretary upon the establishment of the
ABLE account. Such notice shall contain the name and State of residence of
the beneficiary and such other information as the Secretary may require.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H36A8060E54C644CEB79760908D7A39B2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Electronic distribution statements
</header>
<text>
For purposes of section 4 of the
<short-title>
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014
</short-title>
, States shall submit electronically on a monthly basis to the Commissioner of Social Security, in
the manner specified by the Commissioner, statements on relevant
distributions and account balances from all ABLE accounts.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB71E8D4CE65343E6ADB20DEBC4680B34">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Requirements
</header>
<text>
The reports and notices required by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) shall be filed at such time and in
such manner and furnished to such individuals at such time and in such
manner as may be required by the Secretary.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H505B2E651FAB4786B622233BB9B5ED89">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Other definitions and special rules
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this section—
</text>
<paragraph id="HD1082558E04E4E8CBC784936D8F53915">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Eligible individual
</header>
<subparagraph id="HE325FBF3CDAC48F8A3E5906A72C2D51F">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
An individual is an eligible individual for a taxable year if during such taxable year—
</text>
<clause id="H7B7274DDECA8415D853A773225395054">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
a disability certification with respect to such individual is filed with the Secretary for such
taxable year, or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HB7B0FB77BC8F413D971A9EA989A4BDB6">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the individual has been determined for purposes of section 223 or 1614 of the Social Security Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/421">
42 U.S.C. 421
</external-xref>
, 1382c) to meet the criteria of subparagraph (B) for such
taxable year.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HB0C2A33DC06B4829AD6EA918E6A39A5F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Criteria
</header>
<text>
An individual meets the criteria of this subparagraph for a taxable year if—
</text>
<clause id="HDF1853507C8B4B7887622E5F6E03F48A">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in the case of an individual who has not attained age 19 as of the close of the taxable year, the
individual is either blind (within the meaning of section 1614(a)(2) of
the Social Security Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1382c">
42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(2)
</external-xref>
)) or disabled within the
meaning of section 1614(a)(3)(C) of such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1382c">
42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(C)
</external-xref>
),
or
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H0B59796C2B234311969CC2DB98FA27A1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the individual—
</text>
<subclause id="H3AFD173D2BA8438BAB25A1E52C49C703">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
is either blind (within the meaning of section 1614(a)(2) of such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/1382c">
42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(2)
</external-xref>
)) or
disabled within the meaning of section 1614(a)(3)(A) of such Act, and
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="HBA21CC5B6DB14B94853C2137BE6B0CA9">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
such blindness or disability occurred before the date on which the individual attained age 26.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1915CF324DA546F2A4F3B1C172613AE2">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Disability certification
</header>
<subparagraph id="H9C114F0167D84BE28A752019421CF429">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<term>
disability certification
</term>
means, with respect to an eligible individual, a certification to the satisfaction of the
Secretary by the eligible individual or the parent or guardian of the
eligible individual that—
</text>
<clause id="H322936ACA44A44B6B081F350BF5EECAF">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the individual meets the criteria described in paragraph (1)(B), and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H1B611B4532874F7BBCCDB49FC736F2A5">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
includes a copy of the individual’s diagnosis relating to the individual’s relevant impairment or
impairments, signed by a physician meeting the criteria of section
1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H73754221132048448D2DABDC89A59C30">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Restriction on use of certification
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
No inference may be drawn from a disability certification for purposes of establishing eligibility
for benefits under title II, XVI, or XIX of the Social Security Act.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H8E289ABEB3574D2FA03DBA29D41D3980">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Designated beneficiary
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
designated beneficiary
</quote>
in connection with an ABLE account established under a qualified ABLE program means—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H9B017298835D43C2B207EB1FD52C9554">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
the eligible individual designated at the commencement of participation in the qualified ABLE
program as the beneficiary of amounts paid (or to be paid) to the program,
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H00E63F6A78A24BD5BB0324DC6E36C855">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in the case of a change in beneficiaries described in subparagraph (C)(ii) of subsection (c)(1),
the individual who is the new beneficiary.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H224F60702E904B20904B9565EAA6A0CD">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<header>
Member of family
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
member of the family
</quote>
means, with respect to any designated beneficiary, an individual who bears a relationship to such
beneficiary which is described in subparagraph section 152(d)(2)(B). For
purposes of the preceding sentence, a rule similar to the rule of section
152(f)(1)(B) shall apply.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H6518090ACD81462CA9D123CB61DE37EC">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<header>
Qualified disability expenses
</header>
<text>
The term
<term>
qualified disability expenses
</term>
means any expenses related to the eligible individual’s blindness or disability which are made for
the benefit of an eligible individual who is the designated beneficiary,
including the following expenses: education, housing, transportation,
employment training and support, assistive technology and personal support
services, health, prevention and wellness, financial management and
administrative services, legal fees, expenses for oversight and
monitoring, funeral and burial expenses, and other expenses, which are
approved by the Secretary under regulations and consistent with the
purposes of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H70681DE1868743529D290FDE9F461568">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<header>
ABLE account
</header>
<text>
The term
<quote>
ABLE account
</quote>
means an account established and maintained under a qualified ABLE program.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H0E7447CEE4E040FEA8B0BBD6C80754B9">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<header>
Contracting State
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The term
<quote>
contracting State
</quote>
means a State without a qualified ABLE program which has entered into a contract with a State with
a qualified ABLE program to provide residents of the contracting State
access to a qualified ABLE program.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9DE213FB79064F449E90B78DF7A201A2">
<enum>
(f)
</enum>
<header>
Transfer to State
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Subject to any outstanding payments due for qualified disability expenses, in the case that the
designated beneficiary dies, all amounts remaining in the qualified ABLE
account not in excess of the amount equal to the total medical assistance
paid for the designated beneficiary after the establishment of the
account, net of any premiums paid from the account or paid by or on behalf
of the beneficiary to a Medicaid Buy-In program, under any State Medicaid
plan established under title XIX of the Social Security Act shall be
distributed to such State upon filing of a claim for payment by such
State. For purposes of this paragraph, the State shall be a creditor of an
ABLE account and not a beneficiary. Subsection (c)(3) shall not apply to a
distribution under the preceding sentence.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H90CD7A87A658483EA360C455703E2876">
<enum>
(g)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text>
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines
necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section,
including regulations—
</text>
<paragraph id="H8A78CCB1975E41179D8DA8BBCACD9759">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
to enforce the 1 ABLE account per eligible individual limit,
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H318CB321D5564777BFC9DB42B6506EE3">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
providing for the information required to be presented to open an ABLE account,
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H5B2925936B084C58A8D9CEE9AD77A0BC">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
to generally define qualified disability expenses,
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H83631C693A52416881F504CDC7603A96">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
developed in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, relating to disability
certifications and determinations of disability, including those
conditions deemed to meet the requirements of subsection (e)(1)(B)(ii),
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H1A3EA8C4D0B442CCAEABC367C4D81D32">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to amounts claimed as qualified disability expenses,
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF50B508D89E44444BE953FAFA5238796">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
under chapters 11, 12, and 13 of this title, and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H595786C4031F411FBBC36202A244955E">
<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
to allow for transfers from one ABLE account to another ABLE account in cases in which there is a
change in the State of residence of an eligible individual.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H1DB3C15713EE4A0C8D3E7D7BE32A0362">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Tax on excess contributions
</header>
<paragraph id="HE26DEBC5FA2A43FE8A8B5F49D393A80D">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
Subsection (a) of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/4973">
section 4973
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax on excess
contributions to certain tax-favored accounts and annuities) is amended by
striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of paragraph (4), by inserting
<quote>
or
</quote>
at the end of paragraph (5), and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:
</text>
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<paragraph id="H81ABD5038F5B431CB5E835AA83FB5A28">
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(6)
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an ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A),
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.
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(2)
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<header>
Excess contribution
</header>
<text>
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Section 4973
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
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(h)
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<header>
Excess contributions to ABLE account
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this section—
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(1)
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In general
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In the case of an ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A), the term
<term>
excess contributions
</term>
means the amount by which the amount contributed for the taxable year to such account (other than
contributions under section 529A(c)(1)(C)) exceeds the contribution limit
under section 529A(b)(2)(B).
</text>
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<enum>
(2)
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<header>
Special rule
</header>
<text>
For purposes of this subsection, any contribution which is distributed out of the ABLE account in a
distribution to which the last sentence of section 529A(b)(2) applies
shall be treated as an amount not contributed.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
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<enum>
(c)
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<header>
Penalty for failure to file reports
</header>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/6693">
Section 6693(a)(2)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subparagraph (D), by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F), and by
inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
</text>
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<enum>
(E)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
section 529A(d) (relating to qualified ABLE programs), and
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</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HF71AA837A64D487E8D0637120336BED9">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming amendments
</header>
<paragraph id="HD6299B9CEEBB408C9AEB5063741CD0D6">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/26">
Section 26(b)(2)
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end of subparagraph (W), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (X) and
inserting
<quote>
, and
</quote>
, and by inserting after subparagraph (X) the following:
</text>
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<subparagraph id="HF2C8A69C29734B2988937C63E45A660D">
<enum>
(Y)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
section 529A(c)(3)(A) (relating to additional tax on ABLE account distributions not used for
qualified disability expenses).
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB69DA29F09704F3B9AE82B80CA66DE38">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
The heading for part VIII of subchapter F of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/26/1">
chapter 1
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
amended by striking
<quote>
<header-in-text level="part" style="OLC">
Higher Education
</header-in-text>
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
<header-in-text level="part" style="OLC">
Certain
</header-in-text>
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
The item in the table of parts for subchapter F of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc-chapter" parsable-cite="usc-chapter/26/1">
chapter 1
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
relating to part VIII is amended to read as follows:
</text>
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<toc changed="added" committee-id="HWM00" regeneration="no-regeneration" reported-display-style="italic">
<toc-entry level="part">
Part VIII. Certain Savings Entities.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HB8C17A8EC4D7471DB297171A2C1D5DA7">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
The table of sections for part VIII of subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 529 the
following new item:
</text>
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<toc-entry idref="H94A655853B3648329002539569E5BA66" level="section">
Sec. 529A. Qualified ABLE programs.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HBE885338B253468096A76924E484AE4C">
<enum>
(e)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
</header>
<paragraph id="HF3F9EE2DCDAA47BE9848A59FE128BC17">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HC2425C505C8041F9ADAB27DC55025A2C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Regulations
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall promulgate the regulations or
other guidance required under section 529A(g) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as added by subsection (a), not later than 6 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H05B31E6B4743455189D2C7AFB2AB52D1">
<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Treatment of ABLE accounts under certain Federal programs
</header>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H7C0FD652850A49F19E295A53F9039EC8">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Account funds disregarded for purposes of certain other means-Tested Federal programs
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law that requires consideration of 1 or more
financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining
eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit
authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such
individual, any amount (including earnings thereon) in the ABLE account
(within the meaning of
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/26/529A">
section 529A
</external-xref>
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986)
of such individual, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses
(as defined in subsection (e)(5) of such section) shall be disregarded for
such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual
maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such
ABLE account, except that, in the case of the supplemental security income
program under title XVI of the Social Security Act, a distribution for
housing expenses (within the meaning of such subsection) shall not be so
disregarded, and in the case of such program, only the 1st $100,000 of the
amount (including such earnings) in such ABLE account shall be so
disregarded.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HDF8DC31B4F2D48D1B660DF367079A349">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Suspension of SSI benefits during periods of excessive account funds
</header>
<paragraph id="H7D879A5E8B134DDA8F53C753D30FDB1B">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The benefits of an individual under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the
Social Security Act shall not be terminated, but shall be suspended, by
reason of excess resources of the individual attributable to an amount in
the ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986) of the individual not disregarded under subsection
(a) of this section.
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H213006D62CFB43F1A6927A084BAC8122">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
No impact on Medicaid eligibility
</header>
<text>
An individual who would be receiving payment of such supplemental security income benefits but for
the application of the previous sentence shall be treated for purposes of
title XIX of the Social Security Act as if the individual continued to be
receiving payment of such benefits.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HCD9FE95A57E44DFEB440901B971339F3">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective date
</header>
<text>
This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
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<endorsement display="yes">
<action-date date="20141112">
November 12, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
Reported from the
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Committee on Ways and Means
</committee-name>
with an amendment
</action-desc>
<action-date date="20141112">
November 12, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
The
<committee-name committee-id="HIF00">
Committee on Energy and Commerce
</committee-name>
discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to
be printed
</action-desc>
</endorsement>
</bill>
| IB Union Calendar No. 456 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 647 [Report No. 113–614, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Runyan , Mr. Mica , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Moran , Mr. Harper , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Young of Florida , Mr. Holt , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Bachus , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Matheson , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Womack , Ms. Herrera Beutler , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Courtney , Mr. King of New York , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Vela , Mr. Wolf , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Yoder , Mr. Rooney , Mr. Marchant , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Honda , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Welch , Mr. Walberg , and Mr. Deutch ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned November 12, 2014 Additional sponsors: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Capuano , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Keating , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Himes , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Payne , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Hanna , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Posey , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Clay , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Roby , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Michaud , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Castro of Texas , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Messer , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Carney , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Yoho , Ms. Lofgren , Mrs. McCarthy of New York , Mr. Massie , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Barber , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Tierney , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Culberson , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Hall , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Delaney , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Turner , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Cole , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Kline , Mrs. Noem , Mr. Andrews , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Bentivolio , Ms. Moore , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Hultgren , Ms. Esty , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Latta , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Rahall , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Braley of Iowa , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Ribble , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Gibbs , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Paulsen , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Bonner , Mr. Sires , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Salmon , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Southerland , Mr. Walz , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Doyle , Mr. Blumenauer , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Speier , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Schock , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Latham , Mr. Wittman , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mrs. Ellmers , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Ms. Waters , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Jones , Mr. Lance , Mr. McIntyre , Mr. Forbes , Mr. Owens , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Barr , Ms. Titus , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Schweikert , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Polis , Mr. Ross , Mr. Rigell , Mr. Walden , Mr. Dent , Mr. Grayson , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Carter , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Holding , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Terry , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Radel , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Pascrell , Mrs. Miller of Michigan , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Fudge , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Neal , Ms. Granger , Mr. Bishop of New York , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Coble , Mr. Visclosky , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Farr , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Maffei , Mr. Bera of California , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Cook , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Takano , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Long , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Engel , Ms. Bass , Mr. Garcia , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Olson , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Heck of Nevada , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Gingrey of Georgia , Mr. Royce , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Conyers , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Israel , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Hurt , Mr. Heck of Washington , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Chu , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Kilmer , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Kind , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Pompeo , Mr. Marino , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Meng , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Costa , Mr. Hastings of Washington , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Rush , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. McAllister , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Reichert , Mrs. Black , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Pierluisi , Mr. Hunter , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Frelinghuysen , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Hensarling , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Flores , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Harris , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Upton , Mr. Sablan , Mr. McKeon , Mr. Williams , Mr. Denham , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Price of Georgia , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Barton , Mr. Reed , Mr. Jolly , and Mr. Boustany November 12, 2014 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic November 12, 2014 The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 13, 2013 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or the ABLE Act of 2014 . 2. Purposes The purposes of this Act are as follows: (1) To encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. (2) To provide secure funding for disability-related expenses on behalf of designated beneficiaries with disabilities that will supplement, but not supplant, benefits provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act, the supplemental security income program under title XVI of such Act, the beneficiary’s employment, and other sources. 3. Qualified ABLE programs (a) In general Subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 529 the following new section: 529A. Qualified ABLE programs (a) General rule A qualified ABLE program shall be exempt from taxation under this subtitle. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, such program shall be subject to the taxes imposed by section 511 (relating to imposition of tax on unrelated business income of charitable organizations). (b) Qualified ABLE program For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified ABLE program means a program established and maintained by a State, or agency or instrumentality thereof— (A) under which a person may make contributions for a taxable year, for the benefit of an individual who is an eligible individual for such taxable year, to an ABLE account which is established for the purpose of meeting the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary of the account, (B) which limits a designated beneficiary to 1 ABLE account for purposes of this section, (C) which allows for the establishment of an ABLE account only for a beneficiary who is a resident of such State or a resident of a contracting State, and (D) which meets the other requirements of this section. (2) Cash contributions A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides that no contribution will be accepted— (A) unless it is in cash, or (B) except in the case of contributions under subsection (c)(1)(C), if such contribution to an ABLE account would result in aggregate contributions from all contributors to the ABLE account for the taxable year exceeding the amount in effect under section 2503(b) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins. For purposes of this paragraph, rules similar to the rules of section 408(d)(4) (determined without regard to subparagraph (B) thereof) shall apply. (3) Separate accounting A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides separate accounting for each designated beneficiary. (4) No investment direction A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides that any contributor to, or designated beneficiary under, such program may not directly or indirectly direct the investment of any contributions to the program (or any earnings thereon). (5) No pledging of interest as security A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program if it allows any interest in the program or any portion thereof to be used as security for a loan. (6) Prohibition on excess contributions A program shall not be treated as a qualified ABLE program unless it provides adequate safeguards to prevent aggregate contributions on behalf of a designated beneficiary in excess of the limit established by the State under section 529(b)(6). For purposes of the preceding sentence, aggregate contributions include contributions under any prior qualified ABLE program of any State or agency or instrumentality thereof. (c) Tax treatment (1) Distributions (A) In general Any distribution under a qualified ABLE program shall be includible in the gross income of the distributee in the manner as provided under section 72 to the extent not excluded from gross income under any other provision of this chapter. (B) Distributions for qualified disability expenses For purposes of this paragraph, if distributions from a qualified ABLE program— (i) do not exceed the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary, no amount shall be includible in gross income, and (ii) in any other case, the amount otherwise includible in gross income shall be reduced by an amount which bears the same ratio to such amount as such expenses bear to such distributions. (C) Change in beneficiaries or programs (i) Rollovers from ABLE accounts Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount paid or distributed from an ABLE account to the extent that the amount received is paid, not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution, into another ABLE account for the benefit of the same beneficiary or an eligible individual who is a family member of the beneficiary. (ii) Change in designated beneficiaries Any change in the designated beneficiary of an interest in a qualified ABLE program during a taxable year shall not be treated as a distribution for purposes of subparagraph (A) if the new beneficiary is an eligible individual for such taxable year and a member of the family of the former beneficiary. (iii) Limitation on certain rollovers Clause (i) shall not apply to any transfer if such transfer occurs within 12 months from the date of a previous transfer to any qualified ABLE program for the benefit of the designated beneficiary. (D) Operating rules For purposes of applying section 72— (i) except to the extent provided by the Secretary, all distributions during a taxable year shall be treated as one distribution, and (ii) except to the extent provided by the Secretary, the value of the contract, income on the contract, and investment in the contract shall be computed as of the close of the calendar year in which the taxable year begins. (2) Gift tax rules For purposes of chapters 12 and 13— (A) Contributions Any contribution to a qualified ABLE program on behalf of any designated beneficiary— (i) shall be treated as a completed gift to such beneficiary which is not a future interest in property, and (ii) shall not be treated as a qualified transfer under section 2503(e). (B) Treatment of distributions Except as provided in subparagraph (C), in no event shall a distribution from a qualified ABLE program be treated as a taxable gift. (C) Treatment of designation of new beneficiary The taxes imposed by chapters 12 and 13 shall apply to a transfer by reason of a change in the designated beneficiary under the program (or a contribution under paragraph (1)(C) to the ABLE account of a new beneficiary) during any taxable year unless, as of the beginning of such taxable year, the new beneficiary is both an eligible individual for such taxable year and a member of the family of the former beneficiary. (3) Additional tax for distributions not used for disability expenses (A) In general The tax imposed by this chapter for any taxable year on any taxpayer who receives a distribution from a qualified ABLE program which is includible in gross income shall be increased by 10 percent of the amount which is so includible. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the payment or distribution is made to a beneficiary (or to the estate of the designated beneficiary) on or after the death of the designated beneficiary. (C) Contributions returned before certain date Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the distribution of any contribution made during a taxable year on behalf of the designated beneficiary if— (i) such distribution is received on or before the day prescribed by law (including extensions of time) for filing such designated beneficiary’s return for such taxable year, and (ii) such distribution is accompanied by the amount of net income attributable to such excess contribution. Any net income described in clause (ii) shall be included in gross income for the taxable year in which such excess contribution was made. (4) Loss of ABLE account treatment If, during any taxable year of an eligible individual for whose benefit any ABLE account is established, more than 1 ABLE account for the benefit of the eligible individual exists at the same time, each such ABLE account other than the earliest established ABLE account shall not be treated as an ABLE account as of the first day of such taxable year. (d) Reports (1) In general Each officer or employee having control of the qualified ABLE program or their designee shall make such reports regarding such program to the Secretary and to designated beneficiaries with respect to contributions, distributions, the return of excess contributions, and such other matters as the Secretary may require. (2) Certain aggregated information For research purposes, the Secretary shall make available to the public reports containing aggregate information, by diagnosis and other relevant characteristics, on contributions and distributions from the qualified ABLE program. In carrying out the preceding sentence an item may not be made available to the public if such item can be associated with, or otherwise identify, directly or indirectly, a particular individual. (3) Notice of establishment of ABLE account The trustee of an ABLE account shall submit a notice to the Secretary upon the establishment of the ABLE account. Such notice shall contain the name and State of residence of the beneficiary and such other information as the Secretary may require. (4) Electronic distribution statements For purposes of section 4 of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 , States shall submit electronically on a monthly basis to the Commissioner of Social Security, in the manner specified by the Commissioner, statements on relevant distributions and account balances from all ABLE accounts. (5) Requirements The reports and notices required by paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) shall be filed at such time and in such manner and furnished to such individuals at such time and in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. (e) Other definitions and special rules For purposes of this section— (1) Eligible individual (A) In general An individual is an eligible individual for a taxable year if during such taxable year— (i) a disability certification with respect to such individual is filed with the Secretary for such taxable year, or (ii) the individual has been determined for purposes of section 223 or 1614 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 421 , 1382c) to meet the criteria of subparagraph (B) for such taxable year. (B) Criteria An individual meets the criteria of this subparagraph for a taxable year if— (i) in the case of an individual who has not attained age 19 as of the close of the taxable year, the individual is either blind (within the meaning of section 1614(a)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(2) )) or disabled within the meaning of section 1614(a)(3)(C) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)(C) ), or (ii) the individual— (I) is either blind (within the meaning of section 1614(a)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(2) )) or disabled within the meaning of section 1614(a)(3)(A) of such Act, and (II) such blindness or disability occurred before the date on which the individual attained age 26. (2) Disability certification (A) In general The term disability certification means, with respect to an eligible individual, a certification to the satisfaction of the Secretary by the eligible individual or the parent or guardian of the eligible individual that— (i) the individual meets the criteria described in paragraph (1)(B), and (ii) includes a copy of the individual’s diagnosis relating to the individual’s relevant impairment or impairments, signed by a physician meeting the criteria of section 1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act. (B) Restriction on use of certification No inference may be drawn from a disability certification for purposes of establishing eligibility for benefits under title II, XVI, or XIX of the Social Security Act. (3) Designated beneficiary The term designated beneficiary in connection with an ABLE account established under a qualified ABLE program means— (A) the eligible individual designated at the commencement of participation in the qualified ABLE program as the beneficiary of amounts paid (or to be paid) to the program, and (B) in the case of a change in beneficiaries described in subparagraph (C)(ii) of subsection (c)(1), the individual who is the new beneficiary. (4) Member of family The term member of the family means, with respect to any designated beneficiary, an individual who bears a relationship to such beneficiary which is described in subparagraph section 152(d)(2)(B). For purposes of the preceding sentence, a rule similar to the rule of section 152(f)(1)(B) shall apply. (5) Qualified disability expenses The term qualified disability expenses means any expenses related to the eligible individual’s blindness or disability which are made for the benefit of an eligible individual who is the designated beneficiary, including the following expenses: education, housing, transportation, employment training and support, assistive technology and personal support services, health, prevention and wellness, financial management and administrative services, legal fees, expenses for oversight and monitoring, funeral and burial expenses, and other expenses, which are approved by the Secretary under regulations and consistent with the purposes of this section. (6) ABLE account The term ABLE account means an account established and maintained under a qualified ABLE program. (7) Contracting State The term contracting State means a State without a qualified ABLE program which has entered into a contract with a State with a qualified ABLE program to provide residents of the contracting State access to a qualified ABLE program. (f) Transfer to State Subject to any outstanding payments due for qualified disability expenses, in the case that the designated beneficiary dies, all amounts remaining in the qualified ABLE account not in excess of the amount equal to the total medical assistance paid for the designated beneficiary after the establishment of the account, net of any premiums paid from the account or paid by or on behalf of the beneficiary to a Medicaid Buy-In program, under any State Medicaid plan established under title XIX of the Social Security Act shall be distributed to such State upon filing of a claim for payment by such State. For purposes of this paragraph, the State shall be a creditor of an ABLE account and not a beneficiary. Subsection (c)(3) shall not apply to a distribution under the preceding sentence. (g) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations— (1) to enforce the 1 ABLE account per eligible individual limit, (2) providing for the information required to be presented to open an ABLE account, (3) to generally define qualified disability expenses, (4) developed in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, relating to disability certifications and determinations of disability, including those conditions deemed to meet the requirements of subsection (e)(1)(B)(ii), (5) to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to amounts claimed as qualified disability expenses, (6) under chapters 11, 12, and 13 of this title, and (7) to allow for transfers from one ABLE account to another ABLE account in cases in which there is a change in the State of residence of an eligible individual. . (b) Tax on excess contributions (1) In general Subsection (a) of section 4973 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax on excess contributions to certain tax-favored accounts and annuities) is amended by striking or at the end of paragraph (4), by inserting or at the end of paragraph (5), and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: (6) an ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A), . (2) Excess contribution Section 4973 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (h) Excess contributions to ABLE account For purposes of this section— (1) In general In the case of an ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A), the term excess contributions means the amount by which the amount contributed for the taxable year to such account (other than contributions under section 529A(c)(1)(C)) exceeds the contribution limit under section 529A(b)(2)(B). (2) Special rule For purposes of this subsection, any contribution which is distributed out of the ABLE account in a distribution to which the last sentence of section 529A(b)(2) applies shall be treated as an amount not contributed. . (c) Penalty for failure to file reports Section 6693(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (D), by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F), and by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E) section 529A(d) (relating to qualified ABLE programs), and . (d) Conforming amendments (1) Section 26(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of subparagraph (W), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (X) and inserting , and , and by inserting after subparagraph (X) the following: (Y) section 529A(c)(3)(A) (relating to additional tax on ABLE account distributions not used for qualified disability expenses). . (2) The heading for part VIII of subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Higher Education and inserting Certain . (3) The item in the table of parts for subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 relating to part VIII is amended to read as follows: Part VIII. Certain Savings Entities. . (4) The table of sections for part VIII of subchapter F of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 529 the following new item: Sec. 529A. Qualified ABLE programs. . (e) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014. (2) Regulations The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall promulgate the regulations or other guidance required under section 529A(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. 4. Treatment of ABLE accounts under certain Federal programs (a) Account funds disregarded for purposes of certain other means-Tested Federal programs Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law that requires consideration of 1 or more financial circumstances of an individual, for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive, or the amount of, any assistance or benefit authorized by such provision to be provided to or for the benefit of such individual, any amount (including earnings thereon) in the ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of such individual, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses (as defined in subsection (e)(5) of such section) shall be disregarded for such purpose with respect to any period during which such individual maintains, makes contributions to, or receives distributions from such ABLE account, except that, in the case of the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act, a distribution for housing expenses (within the meaning of such subsection) shall not be so disregarded, and in the case of such program, only the 1st $100,000 of the amount (including such earnings) in such ABLE account shall be so disregarded. (b) Suspension of SSI benefits during periods of excessive account funds (1) In general The benefits of an individual under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the Social Security Act shall not be terminated, but shall be suspended, by reason of excess resources of the individual attributable to an amount in the ABLE account (within the meaning of section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of the individual not disregarded under subsection (a) of this section. (2) No impact on Medicaid eligibility An individual who would be receiving payment of such supplemental security income benefits but for the application of the previous sentence shall be treated for purposes of title XIX of the Social Security Act as if the individual continued to be receiving payment of such benefits. (c) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
November 12, 2014 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment November 12, 2014 The Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed |
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H. R. 648
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Deutch
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introduced
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Committee on House
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To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
require the Federal Election Commission to establish and operate a website
through which members of the public may view the contents of certain political
advertisements, to require the sponsors of such advertisements to furnish the
contents of the advertisements to the Commission, and for other
purposes.
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Campaign Sunlight Act of 2013
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.
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2.
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Establishment and
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(a)
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Establishment of
website
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Section 318 of the
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (
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2 U.S.C. 441d
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) is amended by adding at
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(e)
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Website for
contents of political advertisements
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(1)
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Website
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(A)
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In
general
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The Commission shall establish and operate a website, to
be known as the
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Campaign Accountability Site
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, through which
members of the public may view the contents of political advertisements.
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(B)
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Format
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In
operating the website under this subsection, the Commission shall—
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(i)
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make the contents
of a political advertisement available for viewing in the same format through
which the advertisement was disseminated; and
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(ii)
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make the sources of the contents of the
advertisement available on the website directly or through hyperlinks to the
sources, as submitted to the Commission by the sponsor of the advertisement
under paragraph (2)(B).
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(C)
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Hyperlink
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The
Commission shall make the website established and operated under this
subsection available through a hyperlink on the Commission’s official public
website.
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(2)
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Requiring
sponsors of advertisements to provide contents to commission
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(A)
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In
general
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The sponsor of a political advertisement shall submit the
contents of the advertisement to the Commission in such format as the
Commission may require to enable the Commission to include the advertisement on
the website established and operated under paragraph (1).
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(B)
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Inclusion of
sources cited in contents
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If the contents of a political
advertisement include references to any quotation, article, hyperlink, or other
source for any statement made in the advertisement, the sponsor of the
advertisement shall include the full contents of the source (or a hyperlink to
the full contents of the source) in the contents submitted to the Commission
under this paragraph.
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(C)
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Deadline for
submission
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The sponsor of a political advertisement shall submit
the contents of the advertisement to the Commission under subparagraph (A) not
later than—
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(i)
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24 hours after the advertisement is
disseminated, in the case of an advertisement that is disseminated during the
7-day period that ends on the date of the election involved; or
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(ii)
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72 hours after
the advertisement is disseminated, in the case of an advertisement that is
disseminated during any other period.
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(D)
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Payment of
fee
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If the Commission determines that it is appropriate to impose
fees on the sponsors of political advertisements in amounts which do not exceed
the amount necessary to cover the costs to the Commission of establishing and
operating the website under paragraph (1), at the time the sponsor of a
political advertisement submits the contents of the advertisement to the
Commission under subparagraph (A), the sponsor shall pay the Commission the
amount of any such fee (as determined under a fee schedule established by the
Commission).
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(E)
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Sponsor
defined
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For purposes of this subsection, the
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sponsor
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of a political advertisement is—
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(i)
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in the case of a political advertisement
that is described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the authorized
political committee involved; or
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(ii)
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in the case of a
political advertisement that is described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a),
the person who is required under such paragraph to be identified as the person
who paid for the advertisement.
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(3)
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Political
advertisement defined
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In this subsection, a
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political
advertisement
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means a communication that is subject to subsection (a)
that refers to a clearly identified candidate and is disseminated during the
1-year period which ends on the date of the election for the office sought by
the
candidate.
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.
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(b)
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Effective
date
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The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with
respect to political advertisements disseminated after the expiration of the
120-day period that begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Deutch introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the Federal Election Commission to establish and operate a website through which members of the public may view the contents of certain political advertisements, to require the sponsors of such advertisements to furnish the contents of the advertisements to the Commission, and for other purposes.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Campaign Sunlight Act of 2013 . 2. Establishment and operation of website of political advertisements (a) Establishment of website Section 318 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 2 U.S.C. 441d ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Website for contents of political advertisements (1) Website described (A) In general The Commission shall establish and operate a website, to be known as the Campaign Accountability Site , through which members of the public may view the contents of political advertisements. (B) Format In operating the website under this subsection, the Commission shall— (i) make the contents of a political advertisement available for viewing in the same format through which the advertisement was disseminated; and (ii) make the sources of the contents of the advertisement available on the website directly or through hyperlinks to the sources, as submitted to the Commission by the sponsor of the advertisement under paragraph (2)(B). (C) Hyperlink The Commission shall make the website established and operated under this subsection available through a hyperlink on the Commission’s official public website. (2) Requiring sponsors of advertisements to provide contents to commission (A) In general The sponsor of a political advertisement shall submit the contents of the advertisement to the Commission in such format as the Commission may require to enable the Commission to include the advertisement on the website established and operated under paragraph (1). (B) Inclusion of sources cited in contents If the contents of a political advertisement include references to any quotation, article, hyperlink, or other source for any statement made in the advertisement, the sponsor of the advertisement shall include the full contents of the source (or a hyperlink to the full contents of the source) in the contents submitted to the Commission under this paragraph. (C) Deadline for submission The sponsor of a political advertisement shall submit the contents of the advertisement to the Commission under subparagraph (A) not later than— (i) 24 hours after the advertisement is disseminated, in the case of an advertisement that is disseminated during the 7-day period that ends on the date of the election involved; or (ii) 72 hours after the advertisement is disseminated, in the case of an advertisement that is disseminated during any other period. (D) Payment of fee If the Commission determines that it is appropriate to impose fees on the sponsors of political advertisements in amounts which do not exceed the amount necessary to cover the costs to the Commission of establishing and operating the website under paragraph (1), at the time the sponsor of a political advertisement submits the contents of the advertisement to the Commission under subparagraph (A), the sponsor shall pay the Commission the amount of any such fee (as determined under a fee schedule established by the Commission). (E) Sponsor defined For purposes of this subsection, the sponsor of a political advertisement is— (i) in the case of a political advertisement that is described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the authorized political committee involved; or (ii) in the case of a political advertisement that is described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), the person who is required under such paragraph to be identified as the person who paid for the advertisement. (3) Political advertisement defined In this subsection, a political advertisement means a communication that is subject to subsection (a) that refers to a clearly identified candidate and is disseminated during the 1-year period which ends on the date of the election for the office sought by the candidate. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to political advertisements disseminated after the expiration of the 120-day period that begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. |
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113 HR 649 IH: Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
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U.S. House of Representatives
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2013-02-13
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 649
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Mr. Deutch
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(for
himself,
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Ms. Kaptur
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,
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Ms. Schakowsky
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,
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Ms. Pingree of Maine
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,
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Mr. Cicilline
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, and
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Mr. Langevin
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) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the
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Committee
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, and in addition to the Committee on
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Education and the
Workforce
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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
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<official-title>
To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors,
and disability insurance program, to provide for cash relief for years for
which annual COLAs do not take effect under certain cash benefit programs, and
to provide for Social Security benefit protection.
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Short
title
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
This Act may cited as
the
<quote>
<short-title>
Protecting and Preserving Social
Security Act
</short-title>
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H71CF915FBDBE4A09907938DBCFCE7536">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Table of
contents
</header>
<text>
The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
</text>
<toc>
<toc-entry idref="HC0C1A54781844C9FA320DF435B79DEF5" level="section">
Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HAE615A073F6E49918750301596A3C732" level="title">
TITLE I—Cost-of-Living Increases
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HC40730AFE2514B3E9A9E4302B35D41CF" level="section">
Sec. 101. Consumer price index for elderly
consumers.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H9BD56972CFCA46C1B6FC3EAE0D1AA2BC" level="section">
Sec. 102. Computation of cost-of-living increases.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="H4A31BE21C94844AD829F894BD9BD56EE" level="title">
TITLE II—Contribution and benefit fairness
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HCFB69D312FC34C1391D11D02B02CFD02" level="section">
Sec. 201. Determination of wages and self-employment income
above contribution and benefit base after 2013.
</toc-entry>
<toc-entry idref="HECE85ECE8B514CB6A3A680BFEC690FAA" level="section">
Sec. 202. Inclusion of surplus earnings in social security
benefit formula.
</toc-entry>
</toc>
</subsection>
</section>
<title id="HAE615A073F6E49918750301596A3C732">
<enum>
I
</enum>
<header>
Cost-of-Living
Increases
</header>
<section id="HC40730AFE2514B3E9A9E4302B35D41CF" section-type="subsequent-section">
<enum>
101.
</enum>
<header>
Consumer price index
for elderly consumers
</header>
<subsection id="H8CAC79EB53D34E0E8C4EFA53B4F37517">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
General
</header>
<text>
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor
shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the
<term>
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers
</term>
that indicates changes
over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in
the United States who are 62 years of age or older.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8EDFE0B8528546819B07F1215094EBA9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
Date
</header>
<text>
Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to calendar months
ending on or after July 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in
which this Act is enacted.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H9E198FF3DEB3464CA69D22E42B346FD9">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Authorization of
Appropriations
</header>
<text>
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="H9BD56972CFCA46C1B6FC3EAE0D1AA2BC">
<enum>
102.
</enum>
<header>
Computation of
cost-of-living increases
</header>
<subsection id="H7A7A77EF63AD40BDB3B80EC14DD5B681">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 215(i) of the
Social Security Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/415">
42 U.S.C. 415(i)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<paragraph id="H3FFD8647B79D4AB9B3FD24168395C652">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph
(1)(G), by inserting before the period the following:
<quote>
, and, solely with
respect to any monthly insurance benefit payable under this title to an
individual who has attained age 62, effective for adjustments under this
subsection to the primary insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or
to any such benefit under section 227 or 228) occurring after such individual
attains such age, the applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount
shall be deemed adjusted under this subsection using such Index
</quote>
;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCB4586F3534B4E79959E86AC85A0FFAA">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
in paragraph (4),
by striking
<quote>
and by section 9001
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
, by
section 9001
</quote>
, and by inserting after
<quote>
1986,
</quote>
the
following:
<quote>
and by section 102 of the
<short-title>
Protecting and Preserving Social Security
Act
</short-title>
,
</quote>
.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HD82FDDCEC63C4051B300085BC36310F3">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendments in applicable former law
</header>
<text>
Section 215(i)(1)(C) of such
Act, as in effect in December 1978 and applied in certain cases under the
provisions of such Act in effect after December 1978, is amended by inserting
before the period the following:
<quote>
, and, solely with respect to any
monthly insurance benefit payable under this title to an individual who has
attained age 62, effective for adjustments under this subsection to the primary
insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or to any such benefit under
section 227 or 228) occurring after such individual attains such age, the
applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the Consumer Price Index
for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount shall be deemed
adjusted under this subsection using such Index
</quote>
.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HDE89A379619045A2ADA28DD9471E7011">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to
determinations made with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters (as
defined in section 215(i)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
415(i)(1)(B))) ending on or after September 30 of the second calendar year
following the calendar year in which this Act is enacted.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
<title id="H4A31BE21C94844AD829F894BD9BD56EE">
<enum>
II
</enum>
<header>
Contribution and
benefit fairness
</header>
<section display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HCFB69D312FC34C1391D11D02B02CFD02">
<enum>
201.
</enum>
<header>
Determination
of wages and self-employment income above contribution and benefit base after
2013
</header>
<subsection id="HB0403AD30A4942BE8E40940521A618C2">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Determination of
wages above contribution and benefit base after 2013
</header>
<paragraph id="HD55735CF06464F15BA93AF929C09FD41">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Amendments to
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
</header>
<text>
Section 3121 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H8190B871E55B41928BE3D35D6E5939A4">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(1), by inserting
<quote>
the applicable percentage (determined under
subsection (c)(1)) of
</quote>
before
<quote>
that part of the
remuneration
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H70FC152ECBC04441B6DF74394D7C5759">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in subsection (c), by striking
<quote>
(c)
<header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">
Included and excluded
service.—
</header-in-text>
For purposes of this chapter, if
</quote>
and
inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC97235B4C4CF49079E514B914D0D6993" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H1F452A4E0E9A4F759D52BF96405983AB">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Special rules
for wages and employment
</header>
<paragraph id="H067D7572B5E9414EB403816CFA39866A">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Applicable
percentage of remuneration in determining wages
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of paragraph (1) of subsection
(a), the applicable percentage for a calendar year, in connection with any
calendar year referred to in such subparagraph, shall be the percentage
determined in accordance with the following table:
</text>
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<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
The applicable
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0">
<bold>
In the case of:
</bold>
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
percentage is:
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
</thead>
<tbody>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2014
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
86%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2015
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
71%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2016
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
57%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2017
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
43%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2018
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
29%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
14%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar years
after 2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
0%.
</entry>
</row>
</tbody>
</tgroup>
</table>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H702F707F6F984678A2DF978529B71F53">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Included and
excluded service
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes
of this chapter,
if
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HEA20059F7E1147E8A6B492634ED381B9">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Amendments to
the Social Security Act
</header>
<text>
Section 209 of the Social Security Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/409">
42 U.S.C. 409
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HD8314C2E16854C22A60BC67964F840B6">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(1)(I)—
</text>
<clause id="H8A903A28111A4DA6AE4D9544BFEAA7D5">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
and before 2014
</quote>
after
<quote>
1974
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HC015C25255524C4393623EA68B4A693B">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
and
</quote>
after the semicolon;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H70C06629C6AA4F54AFB16E4088B302B4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(a)(1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9D51F188ACE44CD59716279A956FEB68" style="OLC">
<subparagraph id="HE9F9A66F9AF1494AA2C3CECA7635244A">
<enum>
(J)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The applicable percentage (determined under
subsection (l)) of that part of remuneration which, after remuneration (other
than remuneration referred to in the succeeding subsections of this section)
equal to the contribution and benefit base (determined under section 230) with
respect to employment has been paid to an individual during any calendar year
after 2013 with respect to which such contribution and benefit base is
effective, is paid to such individual during such calendar
year;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H77FE0A664D11417590E2E36334B5FB71">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3E455BCBA5AB4FAA8DBAC77C5CB45319" style="OLC">
<subsection id="H3368A4C8D0204162BF12D29D1BA1645B">
<enum>
(l)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of subparagraph (J) of
subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year, in connection
with any calendar year referred to in such subparagraph, shall be the
percentage determined in accordance with the following table:
</text>
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<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
The applicable
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0">
<bold>
In the case of:
</bold>
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
percentage is:
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
</thead>
<tbody>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2014
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
86%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2015
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
71%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2016
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
57%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2017
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
43%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2018
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
29%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
14%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar years
after 2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
0%.
</entry>
</row>
</tbody>
</tgroup>
</table>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H3F7102F02BC0410AA9D23B9AFE237B2F">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with
respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2013.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="HEEC998A7864A4AB2A0C80D84DCE945A9">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Determination of
self-Employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2013
</header>
<paragraph id="HB82F24A6910941E48EBC4C5B15DEBFDE">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Amendments to
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
</header>
<text>
Section 1402 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="HEB0261DCC4344BD18ADC8C8CA598E210">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)(1), by inserting
<quote>
an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as
determined under subsection (d)(2)) of
</quote>
before
<quote>
that part of the
net earnings from self-employment
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H829D673109AD430AAF0898CCBB8DD1FC">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(d)—
</text>
<clause id="HEFA73CD90EB54FD6A1708D74E6774300">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
striking
<quote>
(d)
<header-in-text level="subsection" style="OLC">
Employee and
wages.—
</header-in-text>
The term
</quote>
and inserting the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF7FCD60479F94718A93E3F31F55EAD76" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HD4009977A34E46009E36615DE931491B">
<enum>
(d)
</enum>
<header>
Rules and
definitions
</header>
<paragraph id="H6AB2CBBB65524ED2AC2FE1FD131857EF">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Employee and
wages
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The
term
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
<clause id="H8FB48B87559B4100B3FF3CC992214CBB">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
adding at the end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HC1D71881DF23427B99072C2092B7589C" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="H9A4893E2778E4E988BDA82564C435FE6">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Applicable
percentage of net earnings from self-employment in determining self-employment
income
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of
paragraph (1) of subsection (b), the applicable percentage for a taxable year
beginning in any calendar year referred to in such paragraph shall be the
percentage determined in accordance with the following table:
</text>
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<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0"/>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
The applicable
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0">
<bold>
In the case of:
</bold>
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
percentage is:
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
</thead>
<tbody>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2014
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
86%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2015
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
71%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2016
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
57%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2017
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
43%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2018
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
29%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
14%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar years
after 2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
0%.
</entry>
</row>
</tbody>
</tgroup>
</table>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H34AF206FC53642079E5CE96F2F99C552">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Amendments to
the Social Security Act
</header>
<text>
Section 211 of the Social Security Act
(
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/411">
42 U.S.C. 411
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H49EA02BBA24A4C3290749CDF2C7A5085">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)(1)(I)—
</text>
<clause id="HDAD53EE6F609445095F131EF9BE312B5">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by striking
<quote>
or
</quote>
after the
semicolon; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H12A81A201A824500B73E3DF519D13DBC">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
and before 2014
</quote>
after
<quote>
1974
</quote>
;
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H530EB29623BF4424951D476C9B1CF64F">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subsection
(b)—
</text>
<clause id="HD158435D5A18429DA914F50CF78F2AB7">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5B5CB94591B944A88957C74110E2E67A">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H439B05BEC38E4A86905373774F168949" style="OLC">
<paragraph id="HBACA2DA15AAB4998A7C8CD246AD6C7CE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For any taxable year beginning in any
calendar year after 2013, an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as
determined under subsection (l)) of that part of net earnings from
self-employment which is in excess of (A) an amount equal to the contribution
and benefit base (determined under section 230) that is effective for such
calendar year, minus (B) the amount of the wages paid to such individual during
such taxable year; or
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
;
and
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HFE34320766C34DA8AD539CD8AD23B0A3">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by adding at the
end the following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H0E791C0EEFA34F8598EFC92B22D78680" style="OLC">
<subsection id="HD63F2101AA7844A2A76F758B8CA2DF33">
<enum>
(l)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection
(b), the applicable percentage for a taxable year beginning in any calendar
year referred to in such paragraph, shall be the percentage determined in
accordance with the following table:
</text>
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<thead>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0"/>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
The applicable
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" morerows="0" namest="column1" rowsep="0">
<bold>
In the case of:
</bold>
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" morerows="0" namest="column2" rowsep="0">
<bold>
percentage is:
</bold>
</entry>
</row>
</thead>
<tbody>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2014
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
86%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2015
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
71%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2016
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
57%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2017
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
43%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2018
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
29%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar year
2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
14%
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry align="left" colname="column1" leader-modify="force-ldr" rowsep="0" stub-definition="txt-ldr">
Calendar years
after 2019
</entry>
<entry align="right" colname="column2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="0">
0%.
</entry>
</row>
</tbody>
</tgroup>
</table>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HF76BBFD6DD59477CBDCE508357128505">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text>
The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with
respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2014.
</text>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section id="HECE85ECE8B514CB6A3A680BFEC690FAA">
<enum>
202.
</enum>
<header>
Inclusion of
surplus earnings in social security benefit formula
</header>
<subsection id="H2E0EF62CDBC44252AF932402E7393929">
<enum>
(a)
</enum>
<header>
Inclusion of
surplus average indexed monthly earnings in determination of primary insurance
amounts
</header>
<paragraph id="H71C71879280C4339B1467565CC991BEA">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H195A2DDE36954516810556BE61072247">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clauses (i),
(ii), and (iii), by inserting
<quote>
basic
</quote>
before
<quote>
average
indexed monthly earnings
</quote>
each place it appears;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2B49655312D345BA9B3AD3BE444F0973">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (ii), by
striking
<quote>
and
</quote>
at the end; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H4D9087CEC8FB4F059824C0634E9D58B3">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
clause (iii) the following new clauses:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HDDC9EA5A2D6341708BA1ED90E54A260D" style="traditional">
<clause id="HD83FDCEA288F448CA4AB3E26D5202829" indent="up2">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
3 percent of the individual’s surplus
average indexed monthly earnings to the extent such surplus average indexed
monthly earnings do not exceed the excess of the amount established for
purposes of this clause by subparagraph (B) over
<fraction>
1/12
</fraction>
of
the contribution and benefit base for the last of such individual’s computation
base years, and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H93E5DD8EE92F4FC290CD30A42DCCF2B3" indent="up2">
<enum>
(v)
</enum>
<text>
0.25 percent of the sum of the
individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings plus
<fraction>
1/12
</fraction>
of the contribution and benefit base for the last of
such individual’s computation base years, to the extent such sum exceeds the
amount established for purposes of clause (iv) by subparagraph
(B).
</text>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="HCF6FD0AF16DC4E03924580A6B23E1A9F">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Bend point for
surplus earnings
</header>
<text>
Section 215(a)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
415(a)(1)(B)) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H410EC05038074EDE8299AEBD104D775C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in clause (ii), by
striking
<quote>
the amounts so established
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
the
amounts established for purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph
(A)
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H3EB8D50D411C4698B6B37110D2850C10">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
clause (iii) as clause (v);
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HF9F1A240D4214E63AC4F3DCD6F1D3043">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
in clause (v) (as redesignated), by
inserting
<quote>
or (iv)
</quote>
after
<quote>
clause (ii)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HA516D051AEA24AA09375B95154C72F96">
<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
clause (ii) the following new clauses:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H3E0D9FFA259243A58A4EF1AC087AF88A" style="traditional">
<clause id="HAFFF1AFE648640BDAE0E92B9030A6686" indent="up3">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
For individuals who initially
become eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits, or who die
(before becoming eligible for such benefits), in the calendar year 2014, the
amount established for purposes of clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) shall be
$11,358.
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H5956F08C882742F686308FA2A499CF8F" indent="up3">
<enum>
(iv)
</enum>
<text>
For individuals who initially become
eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits, or who die (before
becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2014, the
amount established for purposes of clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) shall equal
the product of the amount established with respect to the calendar year 2014
under clause (iii) of this subparagraph and the quotient obtained by
dividing—
</text>
<subclause id="HD770911062FE4B13A2EE3858E94CF488">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
the national average wage index (as defined
in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year
for which the determination is made, by
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H294DA75FD1264AD9AE0710598641BAE8">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the national average wage index (as
so defined) for
2012.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection id="H8D08E6028CC74747BEEF8D7DEE358D9E">
<enum>
(b)
</enum>
<header>
Basic AIME and
surplus AIME
</header>
<paragraph id="HF0F5A58A24C440798E1FA2641E060B9F">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<header>
Basic
AIME
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Section 215(b)(1) of
such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/415">
42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H5F3A4F7A43A2427E928031712F473F64">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
by inserting
<quote>
basic
</quote>
before
<quote>
average
</quote>
; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HEEF8E4D4E68A4CFA82274D72D20CD228">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A), by striking
<quote>
paragraph (3)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
paragraph
(3)(A)
</quote>
and by inserting before the comma the following:
<quote>
to the
extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the
applicable year
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H4AECCB35CE564D6E8F5AD349799FD90D">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<header>
Surplus
AIME
</header>
<subparagraph id="H145D178220DF444E9421A4BB7D620465">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<header>
In
general
</header>
<text>
Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (as amended by paragraph
(1)) is amended—
</text>
<clause id="H4B641A7971394171ABF45B2F34F1FCD5">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
by
redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii),
respectively;
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H7F1C336C8E61427085377DA4C6740850">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
by
inserting
<quote>
(A)
</quote>
after
<quote>
(b)(1)
</quote>
; and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="HA61235D66A954CB8A72C35F3FC67DD0E">
<enum>
(iii)
</enum>
<text>
by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H9E1AE1322E5A46119EBBD045120564A0" style="traditional">
<subparagraph id="H80B6865FB86540748C7EA1642E0FD029" indent="up2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<clause commented="no" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="HF7D89E5ED3BC4FEB8D3B657B49B21CD3">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
An individual’s surplus
average indexed monthly earnings shall be equal to the quotient obtained by
dividing—
</text>
<subclause id="H4EB2476D643F48FC8D712D20FC0465BD" indent="up1">
<enum>
(I)
</enum>
<text>
the total (after adjustment under
paragraph (3)(B)) of such individual’s surplus earnings (determined under
clause (ii)) for such individual’s benefit computation years (determined under
paragraph (2)), by
</text>
</subclause>
<subclause id="H8957CD59FD9E4D2186FFF5D2A08AC681" indent="up1">
<enum>
(II)
</enum>
<text>
the number of months in those
years.
</text>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause id="H2EE3027339834690960BA869110DEC34" indent="up1">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph
(3)(B), an individual’s surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the
total of such individual’s wages paid in and self-employment income credited to
such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment
under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such
year.
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="HAA420025A5804CAF899D7019F58E72EF">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<header>
Conforming
amendment
</header>
<text>
The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended
by striking
<quote>
Average Indexed Monthly Earnings
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly
Earnings
</quote>
.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="H10C0DEF5104E4D699C2EF6B0FF3F61FC">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<header>
Adjustment of
surplus earnings for purposes of determining surplus AIME
</header>
<text>
Section
215(b)(3) of such Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/42/415">
42 U.S.C. 415(b)(3)
</external-xref>
) is amended—
</text>
<subparagraph id="H1D1D30A124404D9D88845CAA717BFF9C">
<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
in subparagraph
(A), by striking
<quote>
subparagraph (B)
</quote>
and inserting
<quote>
subparagraph (C)
</quote>
and by inserting
<quote>
and determination of
basic average indexed monthly income
</quote>
after
<quote>
paragraph
(2)
</quote>
;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H35F9AABFC33B40FABA233A4C481B66B4">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
by redesignating
subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="H2AB183241E804398A91D08C356370743">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
by inserting after
subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HA43BD2702BA64E6DB14C1EABC2F32269" style="traditional">
<subparagraph id="HDF22BF974E474053BAA177B8AB50A00B" indent="up2">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
For purposes of determining under
paragraph (1)(B) an individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings, the
individual’s surplus earnings (described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)) for a benefit
computation year shall be deemed to be equal to the product of—
</text>
<clause id="HD043B42AFB2F4437A94E90D1C80B7181">
<enum>
(i)
</enum>
<text>
the individual’s surplus earnings for
such year (as determined without regard to this subparagraph), and
</text>
</clause>
<clause id="H037B978F59074A7CB4695EAA75265628">
<enum>
(ii)
</enum>
<text>
the quotient described in
subparagraph
(A)(ii).
</text>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H145606FA691B49BC9E85A20388A2826A">
<enum>
(c)
</enum>
<header>
Effective
date
</header>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
The amendments made by
this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become
eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security
Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social
Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any
calendar year after 2013.
</text>
</subsection>
</section>
</title>
</legis-body>
</bill>
| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Mr. Deutch (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Cicilline , and Mr. Langevin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, to provide for cash relief for years for which annual COLAs do not take effect under certain cash benefit programs, and to provide for Social Security benefit protection.
1. Short title and table of contents (a) Short title This Act may cited as the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. TITLE I—Cost-of-Living Increases Sec. 101. Consumer price index for elderly consumers. Sec. 102. Computation of cost-of-living increases. TITLE II—Contribution and benefit fairness Sec. 201. Determination of wages and self-employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2013. Sec. 202. Inclusion of surplus earnings in social security benefit formula. I Cost-of-Living Increases 101. Consumer price index for elderly consumers (a) In General The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish an index for each calendar month to be known as the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals in the United States who are 62 years of age or older. (b) Effective Date Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to calendar months ending on or after July 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which this Act is enacted. (c) Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. 102. Computation of cost-of-living increases (a) In general Section 215(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(i) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(G), by inserting before the period the following: , and, solely with respect to any monthly insurance benefit payable under this title to an individual who has attained age 62, effective for adjustments under this subsection to the primary insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or to any such benefit under section 227 or 228) occurring after such individual attains such age, the applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount shall be deemed adjusted under this subsection using such Index ; and (2) in paragraph (4), by striking and by section 9001 and inserting , by section 9001 , and by inserting after 1986, the following: and by section 102 of the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act , . (b) Conforming amendments in applicable former law Section 215(i)(1)(C) of such Act, as in effect in December 1978 and applied in certain cases under the provisions of such Act in effect after December 1978, is amended by inserting before the period the following: , and, solely with respect to any monthly insurance benefit payable under this title to an individual who has attained age 62, effective for adjustments under this subsection to the primary insurance amount on which such benefit is based (or to any such benefit under section 227 or 228) occurring after such individual attains such age, the applicable Consumer Price Index shall be deemed to be the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers and such primary insurance amount shall be deemed adjusted under this subsection using such Index . (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters (as defined in section 215(i)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(B))) ending on or after September 30 of the second calendar year following the calendar year in which this Act is enacted. II Contribution and benefit fairness 201. Determination of wages and self-employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2013 (a) Determination of wages above contribution and benefit base after 2013 (1) Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting the applicable percentage (determined under subsection (c)(1)) of before that part of the remuneration ; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking (c) Included and excluded service.— For purposes of this chapter, if and inserting the following: (c) Special rules for wages and employment (1) Applicable percentage of remuneration in determining wages For purposes of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the applicable percentage for a calendar year, in connection with any calendar year referred to in such subparagraph, shall be the percentage determined in accordance with the following table: The applicable In the case of: percentage is: Calendar year 2014 86% Calendar year 2015 71% Calendar year 2016 57% Calendar year 2017 43% Calendar year 2018 29% Calendar year 2019 14% Calendar years after 2019 0%. (2) Included and excluded service For purposes of this chapter, if . (2) Amendments to the Social Security Act Section 209 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 409 ) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1)(I)— (i) by inserting and before 2014 after 1974 ; and (ii) by inserting and after the semicolon; (B) in subsection (a)(1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J) The applicable percentage (determined under subsection (l)) of that part of remuneration which, after remuneration (other than remuneration referred to in the succeeding subsections of this section) equal to the contribution and benefit base (determined under section 230) with respect to employment has been paid to an individual during any calendar year after 2013 with respect to which such contribution and benefit base is effective, is paid to such individual during such calendar year; ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (l) For purposes of subparagraph (J) of subsection (a)(1), the applicable percentage for a calendar year, in connection with any calendar year referred to in such subparagraph, shall be the percentage determined in accordance with the following table: The applicable In the case of: percentage is: Calendar year 2014 86% Calendar year 2015 71% Calendar year 2016 57% Calendar year 2017 43% Calendar year 2018 29% Calendar year 2019 14% Calendar years after 2019 0%. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2013. (b) Determination of self-Employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2013 (1) Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Section 1402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under subsection (d)(2)) of before that part of the net earnings from self-employment ; and (B) in subsection (d)— (i) by striking (d) Employee and wages.— The term and inserting the following: (d) Rules and definitions (1) Employee and wages The term ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (2) Applicable percentage of net earnings from self-employment in determining self-employment income For purposes of paragraph (1) of subsection (b), the applicable percentage for a taxable year beginning in any calendar year referred to in such paragraph shall be the percentage determined in accordance with the following table: The applicable In the case of: percentage is: Calendar year 2014 86% Calendar year 2015 71% Calendar year 2016 57% Calendar year 2017 43% Calendar year 2018 29% Calendar year 2019 14% Calendar years after 2019 0%. . (2) Amendments to the Social Security Act Section 211 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 411 ) is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)(I)— (i) by striking or after the semicolon; and (ii) by inserting and before 2014 after 1974 ; (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) For any taxable year beginning in any calendar year after 2013, an amount equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under subsection (l)) of that part of net earnings from self-employment which is in excess of (A) an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base (determined under section 230) that is effective for such calendar year, minus (B) the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year; or ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (l) For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection (b), the applicable percentage for a taxable year beginning in any calendar year referred to in such paragraph, shall be the percentage determined in accordance with the following table: The applicable In the case of: percentage is: Calendar year 2014 86% Calendar year 2015 71% Calendar year 2016 57% Calendar year 2017 43% Calendar year 2018 29% Calendar year 2019 14% Calendar years after 2019 0%. . (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning during or after calendar year 2014. 202. Inclusion of surplus earnings in social security benefit formula (a) Inclusion of surplus average indexed monthly earnings in determination of primary insurance amounts (1) In general Section 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended— (A) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by inserting basic before average indexed monthly earnings each place it appears; (B) in clause (ii), by striking and at the end; and (C) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clauses: (iv) 3 percent of the individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings to the extent such surplus average indexed monthly earnings do not exceed the excess of the amount established for purposes of this clause by subparagraph (B) over 1/12 of the contribution and benefit base for the last of such individual’s computation base years, and (v) 0.25 percent of the sum of the individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings plus 1/12 of the contribution and benefit base for the last of such individual’s computation base years, to the extent such sum exceeds the amount established for purposes of clause (iv) by subparagraph (B). . (2) Bend point for surplus earnings Section 215(a)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(B)) is amended— (A) in clause (ii), by striking the amounts so established and inserting the amounts established for purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) ; (B) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (v); (C) in clause (v) (as redesignated), by inserting or (iv) after clause (ii) ; and (D) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clauses: (iii) For individuals who initially become eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in the calendar year 2014, the amount established for purposes of clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) shall be $11,358. (iv) For individuals who initially become eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2014, the amount established for purposes of clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) shall equal the product of the amount established with respect to the calendar year 2014 under clause (iii) of this subparagraph and the quotient obtained by dividing— (I) the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year for which the determination is made, by (II) the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2012. . (b) Basic AIME and surplus AIME (1) Basic AIME Section 215(b)(1) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(b)(1) ) is amended— (A) by inserting basic before average ; and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting paragraph (3)(A) and by inserting before the comma the following: to the extent such total does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the applicable year . (2) Surplus AIME (A) In general Section 215(b)(1) of such Act (as amended by paragraph (1)) is amended— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (ii) by inserting (A) after (b)(1) ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) (i) An individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (I) the total (after adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) of such individual’s surplus earnings (determined under clause (ii)) for such individual’s benefit computation years (determined under paragraph (2)), by (II) the number of months in those years. (ii) For purposes of clause (i) and paragraph (3)(B), an individual’s surplus earnings for a benefit computation year are the total of such individual’s wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year, to the extent such total (before adjustment under paragraph (3)(B)) exceeds the contribution and benefit base for such year. . (B) Conforming amendment The heading for section 215(b) of such Act is amended by striking Average Indexed Monthly Earnings and inserting Basic Average Indexed Monthly Earnings; Surplus Average Indexed Monthly Earnings . (3) Adjustment of surplus earnings for purposes of determining surplus AIME Section 215(b)(3) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(b)(3) ) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting subparagraph (C) and by inserting and determination of basic average indexed monthly income after paragraph (2) ; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) For purposes of determining under paragraph (1)(B) an individual’s surplus average indexed monthly earnings, the individual’s surplus earnings (described in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)) for a benefit computation year shall be deemed to be equal to the product of— (i) the individual’s surplus earnings for such year (as determined without regard to this subparagraph), and (ii) the quotient described in subparagraph (A)(ii). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2013. |
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113th CONGRESS
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1st Session
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H. R. 650
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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February 13, 2013
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Ms. Edwards
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Ms. Schakowsky
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Mr. Rangel
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Ms. Lee of California
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Mr. Conyers
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Mr. Hastings of Florida
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Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California
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Mr. Cleaver
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Mr. Grijalva
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Mr. Lewis
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Mr. Johnson of Georgia
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Ms. McCollum
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Ms. Pingree of Maine
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Mr. Rush
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Mr. Honda
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Ms.
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Mr. Enyart
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Mr. Nadler
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Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania
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Ms. Wasserman Schultz
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Mrs. Negrete McLeod
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To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to
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Short title
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This Act may be cited as the
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Working for Adequate Gains for
Employment in Services Act
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WAGES
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2.
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Base minimum wage
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Section
3(m)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (
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29 U.S.C. 203(m)(1)
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, except that, for purposes of this
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$3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the
date of enactment of the
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Working for Adequate
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(B)
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$5.00 an hour
beginning 1 year after the date on which the change required by subparagraph
(A) takes effect; and
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beginning 2 years after the date on which
the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect and adjusted as necessary
thereafter, 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) but in no
case less than $5.50 an
hour.
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.
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Publication of
notice
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Section 6 of the Fair
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29 U.S.C. 206
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Not later than 10 days prior to the
effective date of any increase in the minimum wage for tipped employees in
accordance with section 3(m)(1), the Secretary shall publish (in the Federal
Register and on the Internet website of the Department of Labor) a notice
announcing the adjusted required
wage.
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| I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2013 Ms. Edwards (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. Rush , Mr. Honda , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mrs. Negrete McLeod ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees.
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act or the WAGES Act . 2. Base minimum wage for tipped employees Section 3(m)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(m)(1) ) is amended by adding before the semicolon the following: , except that, for purposes of this paragraph, the cash wage paid such employee shall be not less than— (A) $3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the date of enactment of the Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act ; (B) $5.00 an hour beginning 1 year after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect; and (C) beginning 2 years after the date on which the change required by subparagraph (A) takes effect and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) but in no case less than $5.50 an hour. . 3. Publication of notice Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Not later than 10 days prior to the effective date of any increase in the minimum wage for tipped employees in accordance with section 3(m)(1), the Secretary shall publish (in the Federal Register and on the Internet website of the Department of Labor) a notice announcing the adjusted required wage. . |