From ee0f78888beba85582e34bbef8c5571a05ce62fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Don Whiteside Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:29:45 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Mon Jul 21 01:26:56 EDT 2014 --- info/113hr1192eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr2223eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr2291eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr2802eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr3027eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr306eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr3085eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr3534eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr4197eh.txt | 74 ++ info/113hr4416eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr451eh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr4535ih.txt | 75 ++ info/113hr4576ih.txt | 78 ++ info/113hr4718rh.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr4757ih.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr4766ih.txt | 92 ++ info/113hr4949ih.txt | 80 ++ info/113hr5035ih.txt | 93 ++ info/113hr5039ih.txt | 97 ++ info/113hr5067ih.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr5072ih.txt | 102 ++ info/113hr5075ih.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr5090ih.txt | 73 ++ info/113hr606eh.txt | 73 ++ wiki/113hr1192eh.txt | 66 ++ wiki/113hr2223eh.txt | 52 + wiki/113hr2291eh.txt | 52 + wiki/113hr2802eh.txt | 52 + 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Mendoza Post Office Building. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[|]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Postal Service]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4416}} +| introducedby = [[|]] +| introduceddate = +| committees = +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr451eh.txt b/info/113hr451eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..73f3bd1ce --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr451eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[|]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Postal Service]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|451}} +| introducedby = [[|]] +| introduceddate = +| committees = +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4535ih.txt b/info/113hr4535ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..80f3ea623 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4535ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[|]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|16|484a}}, {{USC|42|9601}} et seq. +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Department of Agriculture]], [[United States Forest Service]], [[United States Congress]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4535}} +| introducedby = [[|]] +| introduceddate = April 30, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Agriculture]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 1: {{USC|16|484a}} + 1: {{USC|42|9601}} et seq. + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4576ih.txt b/info/113hr4576ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5f4d6f8e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4576ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Rosa DeLauro|Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D, CT-3)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 3 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|49|20156}}, {{USC|49|21103}}, {{USC|49|20157}}, {{USC|49}}, {{USC|49|229.140}}, and others. +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Congress]], [[United States Department of Transportation]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4576}} +| introducedby = [[Rosa DeLauro|Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D, CT-3)]] +| introduceddate = May 6, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 2: {{USC|49|20156}} + 1: {{USC|49|21103}} + 1: {{USC|49|20157}} + 1: {{USC|49}} + 1: {{USC|49|229.140}} + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4718rh.txt b/info/113hr4718rh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c9d8906ef --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4718rh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Pat Tiberi|Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi (R, OH-12)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 26 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Department of the Treasury]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4718}} +| introducedby = [[Pat Tiberi|Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi (R, OH-12)]] +| introduceddate = May 22, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Ways and Means]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4757ih.txt b/info/113hr4757ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..df99d3d8a --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4757ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Tom Latham|Rep. Tom Latham (R, IA-3)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4757}} +| introducedby = [[Tom Latham|Rep. Tom Latham (R, IA-3)]] +| introduceddate = May 29, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Ways and Means]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4766ih.txt b/info/113hr4766ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0a627a06c --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4766ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Cory Gardner|Rep. Cory Gardner (R, CO-4)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 3 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|38|5109E}}, {{USC|38|5109C}}, {{Usc-title-chap|38|51}}, {{USC|38|5109D}}, {{USC|38|529}}, and others. +| agenciesaffected = [[Social Security Administration]], [[U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]], [[Government Accountability Office]], [[Executive Office of the President]], [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs]], [[Veterans Benefits Administration]], [[U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]], [[United States Congress]], [[United States Department of Defense]], [[Supreme Court of the United States]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4766}} +| introducedby = [[Cory Gardner|Rep. Cory Gardner (R, CO-4)]] +| introduceddate = May 29, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs]], [[United States House Committee on Armed Services]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 5: {{USC|38|5109E}} + 3: {{USC|38|5109C}} + 3: {{Usc-title-chap|38|51}} + 3: {{USC|38|5109D}} + 2: {{USC|38|529}} + 2: {{Usc-title-chap|38|11}} + 2: {{USC|5|5316}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|53}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|51}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|45}} + 1: {{USC|38|7292}} + 1: {{USC|5|5315}} + 1: {{USC|38|2002}} + 1: {{USC|38|5109B}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|57}} + 1: {{USC|5|53}} + 1: {{USC|5|3109}} + 1: {{USC|38|1155}} + 1: {{USC|38|7105}} + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr4949ih.txt b/info/113hr4949ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..08f632983 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr4949ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To establish the National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants to the United States into the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their local communities and the Nation, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Tony Cardenas|Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D, CA-29)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 1 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|5|5312}}, {{USC|5|5313}}, {{USC|8|1423}}, {{USC|8|1151}} +| agenciesaffected = [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]], [[United States Department of Justice]], [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]], [[Executive Office of the President]], [[United States Department of Labor]], [[United States Congress]], [[Office of Management and Budget]], [[United States Department of Commerce]], [[United States Department of the Treasury]], [[United States Department of Education]], [[Department of Health and Human Services]], [[Department of Homeland Security]], [[Small Business Administration]], [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]], [[Bureau of the Census]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = an unlimited amount over year(s) +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|4949}} +| introducedby = [[Tony Cardenas|Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D, CA-29)]] +| introduceddate = June 24, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on the Judiciary]], [[United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +indefinite total, comprised of an indef +indefinite total, comprised of an indef +Sum total: $0 plus some indef amount + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 1: {{USC|5|5312}} + 1: {{USC|5|5313}} + 1: {{USC|8|1423}} + 1: {{USC|8|1151}} + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5035ih.txt b/info/113hr5035ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ff6914662 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5035ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Larry Bucshon|Rep. Larry Bucshon (R, IN-8)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 2 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|15|278k}}, {{USC|15|278l}}, {{USC|15|278i}}, {{USC|31|1345}}, {{USC|15|278g–3}}, and others. +| agenciesaffected = [[Executive Office of the President]], [[United States Congress]], [[United States Department of Commerce]], [[National Institute of Standards and Technology]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = $1,705,800,000 +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5035}} +| introducedby = [[Larry Bucshon|Rep. Larry Bucshon (R, IN-8)]] +| introduceddate = July 9, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +$850,000,000 total, comprised of $850,000,000 in fiscal year 2014. +$855,800,000 total, comprised of $855,800,000 in fiscal year 2015. +Sum total: $1,705,800,000 + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 3: {{USC|15|278k}} + 2: {{USC|15|278l}} + 1: {{USC|15|278i}} + 1: {{USC|31|1345}} + 1: {{USC|15|278g–3}} + 1: {{USC|15|278n}} + 1: {{USC|15|272}} + 1: {{USC|15|271}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|20|2302}} + 1: {{USC|15|278}} + 1: {{USC|20|1001}} + 1: {{USC|15|278e}} + 1: {{USC|5|552}} + 1: {{USC|15|278g–5}} + 1: {{USC|15|3706}} + 1: {{USC|15|278j}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|35|18}} + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5039ih.txt b/info/113hr5039ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c155f36c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5039ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To make technical amendments to Public Law 93–531 , and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Ann Kirkpatrick|Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D, AZ-1)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|25|640d-30}}, {{USC|25|640d–15}}, {{USC|25|640d–10}}, {{USC|25|640d}}, {{USC|25|450f}}, and others. +| agenciesaffected = [[Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation]], [[Bureau of Indian Affairs]], [[United States Department of the Interior]], [[Bureau of Land Management]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = $50,000,000 over year(s) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5039}} +| introducedby = [[Ann Kirkpatrick|Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D, AZ-1)]] +| introduceddate = July 9, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Natural Resources]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +$50,000,000 total, comprised of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 +Sum total: $50,000,000 + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 5: {{USC|25|640d-30}} + 3: {{USC|25|640d–15}} + 3: {{USC|25|640d–10}} + 2: {{USC|25|640d}} + 2: {{USC|25|450f}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|7}} + 1: {{USC|16|469}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|470}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|42|4321}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|1}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|25|640d–2..640d-3}} + 1: {{USC|25|640d–30}} + 1: {{USC|16|661}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|1a–1}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|1132}} + 1: {{Usc-title-chap|5|5}} + 1: {{USC|16|1531}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|668dd}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|742a}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|431}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|1131}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|43|1701}} et seq. + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5067ih.txt b/info/113hr5067ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a26970e03 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5067ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in the insurance industry. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[William Lacy Clay, Jr.|Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D, MO-1)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Congress]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5067}} +| introducedby = [[William Lacy Clay, Jr.|Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D, MO-1)]] +| introduceddate = July 10, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Financial Services]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5072ih.txt b/info/113hr5072ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7afc0f944 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5072ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act +| fullname = To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Peter Welch|Rep. Peter Welch (D, VT-0)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 1 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = [[Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978]], [[Federal Power Act]], [[Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act]], [[Energy Policy and Conservation Act]], [[Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007]], and others. +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = {{USC|42|6306}}, {{USC|43|1602}}, {{USC|16|2601}} et seq., {{USC|42|17211}}, {{USC|16|825l}}, and others. +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]], [[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission]], [[United States Congress]], [[United States Department of Energy]], [[Bureau of Land Management]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5072}} +| introducedby = [[Peter Welch|Rep. Peter Welch (D, VT-0)]] +| introduceddate = July 10, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + 111: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 + 5: Federal Power Act + 3: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act + 3: Energy Policy and Conservation Act + 2: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 + 1: Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 + 1: Wilderness Act + 1: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 + 1: Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 + 1: Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + 2: {{USC|42|6306}} + 2: {{USC|43|1602}} + 2: {{USC|16|2601}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|42|17211}} + 1: {{USC|16|825l}} + 1: {{USC|16|791a}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|823b}} + 1: {{USC|42|9601}} + 1: {{USC|42|17381}} + 1: {{USC|16|2601}} + 1: {{USC|42|6303}} + 1: {{USC|15|3301}} + 1: {{USC|16|825o–1}} + 1: {{USC|7|918c}} + 1: {{USC|43|1702}} + 1: {{USC|16|824a–3}} + 1: {{USC|15|772}} + 1: {{USC|43|1601}} et seq. + 1: {{USC|16|1131}} et seq. + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5075ih.txt b/info/113hr5075ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8d20f3d67 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5075ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Scott Tipton|Rep. Scott R. Tipton (R, CO-3)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Department of the Interior]], [[Bureau of Land Management]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5075}} +| introducedby = [[Scott Tipton|Rep. Scott R. Tipton (R, CO-3)]] +| introduceddate = July 11, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Natural Resources]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr5090ih.txt b/info/113hr5090ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b78d084f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr5090ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[Matt Salmon|Rep. Matt Salmon (R, AZ-5)]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[National Endowment for the Arts]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|5090}} +| introducedby = [[Matt Salmon|Rep. Matt Salmon (R, AZ-5)]] +| introduceddate = July 11, 2014 +| committees = [[United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce]] +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/info/113hr606eh.txt b/info/113hr606eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c9257d82a --- /dev/null +++ b/info/113hr606eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + +{{Infobox United States federal proposed legislation +| name = +| fullname = 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. +| acronym = +| nickname = +| introduced in the = 113th +| introduceddate = +| sponsored by = [[|]] +| number of co-sponsors = 0 +| public law url = +| cite public law = +| cite statutes at large = +| acts affected = +| acts repealed = +| title affected = +| sections created = +| sections affected = +| agenciesaffected = [[United States Postal Service]] +| authorizationsofappropriations = +| appropriations = +| leghisturl = +| introducedin = House +| introducedbill = {{USBill|113|hr|606}} +| introducedby = [[|]] +| introduceddate = +| committees = +| passedbody1 = +| passeddate1 = +| passedvote1 = +| passedbody2 = +| passedas2 = +| passeddate2 = +| passedvote2 = +| conferencedate = +| passedbody3 = +| passeddate3 = +| passedvote3 = +| agreedbody3 = +| agreeddate3 = +| agreedvote3 = +| agreedbody4 = +| agreeddate4 = +| agreedvote4 = +| passedbody4 = +| passeddate4 = +| passedvote4 = +| signedpresident = +| signeddate = +| unsignedpresident = +| unsigneddate = +| vetoedpresident = +| vetoeddate = +| overriddenbody1 = +| overriddendate1 = +| overriddenvote1 = +| overriddenbody2 = +| overriddendate2 = +| overriddenvote2 = +| amendments = +| SCOTUS cases = +}} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + +Acts impacted, by reference count: + + +Sections impacted, by reference count: + +-30- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/wiki/113hr1192eh.txt b/wiki/113hr1192eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fbb75a8b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr1192eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|1192}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To redesignate Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont. ( H.R. 1192; 113th Congress) + | bill = 1192 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To redesignate Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 1192}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To redesignate Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont . + +=Section 1. Findings= + + [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]finds that Jessie Benton Frémont— +:(1) was the daughter of United States Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, a leading proponent of the concept of Manifest Destiny that advocated for the Nation to expand its borders westward; +:(2) became fluent in French and Spanish, was a gifted writer, and was at ease in any political discussion; +:(3) married John C. Frémont, who was assigned to explore the West; +:(4) transformed John C. Frémont’s descriptions from his treks into prose that was used by pioneers to guide their route West; +:(5) traveled to California in 1849 to join her husband at their Mariposa ranch, where gold had been discovered; +:(6) became involved in John C. Frémont’s 1856 campaign for Presidency, which proposed the abolition of slavery, a notion that Jessie Benton Frémont also supported; +:(7) moved to Bear Valley, California, with her husband John C. Frémont in 1858 and thereafter realized the need to preserve the land that would become Yosemite National Park for future generations; +:(8) entertained men such as Horace Greeley, Thomas Starr King, and United States Senator Edward Baker of Oregon, and urged them to begin a process that ultimately led to the establishment of Yosemite National Park; +:(9) influenced President Abraham Lincoln to sign the Act entitled“An Act authorizing a Grant to the State of California of the Yo-Semite Valley and of the Land embracing the Mariposa Big Tree Grove ”, approved June 30, 1864 (commonly known as the Yosemite Grant), the first instance of land being set aside specifically for its preservation and public use by a national government; and +:(10) set the foundation for the creation of national parks and California State parks through her advocacy for and influence on the Yosemite Grant. + +=Sec. 2. Redesignation of Mammoth Peak as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont= + + + +==(a) In General– == + +The peak known as Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park (located at NPS coordinates 37.855° N, -119.264° W) shall be redesignated as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont and may be known informally as Mt. Jessie in honor of the contributions of Jessie Benton Frémont to the approval of the Yosemite Grant. + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak described insubsection (a)shall be considered to be a reference to Mount Jessie Benton Frémont . Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr2223eh.txt b/wiki/113hr2223eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5a5d094d7 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr2223eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|2223}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building. ( H.R. 2223; 113th Congress) + | bill = 2223 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 2223}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building . + +=Section 1. Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen 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 insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building . Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr2291eh.txt b/wiki/113hr2291eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..623ec082b --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr2291eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|2291}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office. ( H.R. 2291; 113th Congress) + | bill = 2291 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 2291}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the“Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office”. + +=Section 1. Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, shall be known and designated as the“Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office”. + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the“Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office”. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr2802eh.txt b/wiki/113hr2802eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1c559896d --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr2802eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|2802}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. ( H.R. 2802; 113th Congress) + | bill = 2802 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 2802}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office . + +=Section 1. Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office . + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office . Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr3027eh.txt b/wiki/113hr3027eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1cbafd0b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr3027eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|3027}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the Barry M. Goldwater Post Office. ( H.R. 3027; 113th Congress) + | bill = 3027 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the Barry M. Goldwater Post Office. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 3027}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the“Barry M. Goldwater Post Office”. + +=Section 1. Barry M. Goldwater Post Office= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the“Barry M. Goldwater Post Office”. + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the“Barry M. Goldwater Post Office”. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr306eh.txt b/wiki/113hr306eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..95470a4b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr306eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|306}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. ( H.R. 306; 113th Congress) + | bill = 306 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 306}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. + +=Section 1. Permanent resident status for Corina de Chalup Turcinovic= + + + +==(a) In General– == + +Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of theImmigration and Nationality Act , Corina de Chalup Turcinovic 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic enters the United States before the filing deadline specified insubsection (c), 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 theImmigration 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, the [[w:United States Department of State|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 theImmigration 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act . Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr3085eh.txt b/wiki/113hr3085eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1f7cdb150 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr3085eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|3085}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. ( H.R. 3085; 113th Congress) + | bill = 3085 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 3085}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building . + +=Section 1. Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building . + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building . Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr3534eh.txt b/wiki/113hr3534eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..192a61c5f --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr3534eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|3534}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office. ( H.R. 3534; 113th Congress) + | bill = 3534 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 3534}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the“Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office”. + +=Section 1. Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the“Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office”. + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the“Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office”. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4197eh.txt b/wiki/113hr4197eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d7e326d04 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4197eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4197}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = All Circuit Review Extension Act ( H.R. 4197; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4197 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the period of certain authority with respect to judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4197}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the period of certain authority with respect to judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Short title= + +This Act may be cited as the“ All Circuit Review Extension Act ”. + +=Sec. 2. Judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers= + + + +==(a) In general– == + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7703 Section 7703(b)(1)(B)of title 5, United States Code], is amended by striking“2-year”and inserting“5-year”. + +==(b) Director review– == + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7703 Section 7703(d)(2) of such title]is amended by striking“2-year”and inserting“5-year”. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4416eh.txt b/wiki/113hr4416eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9e7f5e367 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4416eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4416}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as the Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building. ( H.R. 4416; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4416 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as the Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4416}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as the“Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building”. + +=Section 1. Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building= + + + +==(a) Redesignation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the“Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza 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 insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the“Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building”. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr451eh.txt b/wiki/113hr451eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d2a178168 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr451eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|451}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. ( H.R. 451; 113th Congress) + | bill = 451 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 451}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|AN ACT}} + + To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office . + +=Section 1. Richard K. Salick Post Office= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|United States Postal Service]]located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Richard K. Salick Post Office . + +==(b) References– == + +Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to insubsection (a)shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard K. Salick Post Office . Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. Karen L. Haas, Clerk. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4535ih.txt b/wiki/113hr4535ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ba14cbda5 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4535ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 04 + | day = 30 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4535}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. ( H.R. 4535; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4535 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4535}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|April 30, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:|Mr. McAllister]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Agriculture|Committee on Agriculture]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. + +=Section 1. Findings and definitions= + + + +==(a) Finding– == + + [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]finds it in the public interest to authorize the sale of certain federally owned land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana for market value consideration. + +==(b) Definitions– == + +As used in this Act: +:(1) The term“Collins Camp Properties”means Collins Camp Properties, Incorporated, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana. +:(2) The term“Secretary”means the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary of Agriculture]]. + +=Sec. 2. Authorization to sell land= + + + +==(a) Authorization– == + +Subject to valid existing rights andsubsection (b), the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]is authorized to sell by quitclaim deed the following lands in the State of Louisiana at public or private sale, including by competitive sale by auction, bid or otherwise: +:(1) All federally owned lands within section 9, Township 10 North, Range 5 West, in Winn Parish, Louisiana. +:(2) A parcel of land consisting of 2.16 acres situated in the SW¼ of section 4, Township 10 North, Range 5 West, Winn Parish, Louisiana, as more specifically depicted on a certificate of survey dated March 7, 2007, by Glen L. Cannon, P.L.S. 4436. + +==(b) First right of purchase– == + +Subject to valid existing rights and the provisions ofsection 4, for a period of 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, upon tender of consideration from the Collins Camp Properties, the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]shall sell and quitclaim to said corporation all right, title and interest of the United States in— +:(1) up to 47.92 acres within section 9, Township 10 North, Range 5 West, in Winn Parish, Louisiana, as generally depicted on a certificate of survey dated February 28, 2007, by Glen L. Cannon, P.L.S. 4436, said land comprising the Collins Campsites; and +:(2) the 2.16 acres described insubsection (a)(2). + +==(c) Terms and conditions– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]may configure the lands to maximize marketability or achieve management objectives, and may prescribe such terms and conditions on the land sales authorized by this Act as the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]deems in the public interest. + +==(d) Consideration– == + +Land sales authorized by this Act shall be for cash consideration equal to the market value of the land. + +==(e) Market value– == + +The market value of the land sold under this Act shall be as determined by an appraisal approved by the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]and done in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or, if sold by means other than that provided insubsection (b), market value may be determined by competitive sale. + +==(f) Hazardous substances– == + + +:(1) In any disposal of lands authorized by this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, but shall otherwise not be required to remediate or abate those substances. +:(2) Nothing in this section shall otherwise affect the application of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”, [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9601 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.] )to conveyances of lands out of Federal ownership. + +=Sec. 3. Proceeds from the sale of land= + + + +==(a) Deposit of receipts– == + +The consideration received by the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]for the sale of land under this Act shall be deposited into the account in the Treasury of the United States established by [[Public Law -|Public Law 90–171]] (commonly known as the Sisk Act ; [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/484a 16 U.S.C. 484a] ). + +==(b) Use of funds– == + +Monies deposited pursuant tosubsection (a)shall be available to the [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]until expended, without further appropriation, for the acquisition of lands and interests in land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. + +=Sec. 4. Miscellaneous provisions= + + + +==(a) Costs– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Agriculture|Secretary]]shall require the Collins Camp Properties to pay at closing the reasonable costs of appraisal and any administrative and environmental analyses required by law or regulation. + +==(b) Permits– == + +An offer by Collins Camp Properties shall be accompanied by written statements from holders of [[w:United States Forest Service|Forest Service]]special use authorizations agreeing to relinquish their authorizations upon a sale to Collins Camp Properties. For any holder not providing such written authorization, the Secretary shall require the Collins Camp Properties to administer such authorization according to its terms until the date of expiration. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4576ih.txt b/wiki/113hr4576ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8a9b77a01 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4576ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +{{header + | author = Rosa DeLauro + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 05 + | day = 06 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4576}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. ( H.R. 4576; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4576 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4576}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|May 6, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Rosa DeLauro|Ms. DeLauro]](for herself, +[[w:Elizabeth Esty|Ms. Esty]], +[[w:Jim Himes|Mr. Himes]], and +[[w:Sean Patrick Maloney|Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure|Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Functioning alerter= + +Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary of Transportation]]shall issue such regulations as are necessary to ensure that all controlling locomotives operated at speeds in excess of 25 mph, regardless of the date on which the locomotive is placed in service for the first time, are equipped with a functioning alerter as described in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/229.140 paragraphs (b) through (d) ofsection 229.140of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations]. + +=Sec. 2. Fatigue management plan= + + + +==(a) In general– == + +Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary of Transportation]]shall require all railroad carriers to establish and implement a fatigue management plan that identifies and evaluates any fatigue related railroad safety hazards on its system and determine the degree of risk associated with each hazard. + +==(b) Contents– == + +The plan required undersubsection (a)shall— +:(1) be completed in accordance with the requirements in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/20156 section 20156(f)of title 49, United States Code]; and +:(2) include consideration of sleep disorders, continuing treatment, and management of those risks in order to reduce fatigue experienced by operating railroad employees. + +==(c) Submission– == + +The plan required undersubsection (a)shall be submitted to the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary]]for approval. + +==(d) Consensus– == + +In preparing the plan required undersubsection (a), each railroad shall use good faith and best efforts in accordance with[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/20156 section 20156(g)]of such title to reach an agreement with affected employees. + +=Sec. 3. Positive train control report= + + + +==(a) Report– == + +Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and biannually thereafter, the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary of Transportation]]shall require any railroad carrier implementing a positive train control system in accordance with[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/20157 section 20157 of title 49, United States Code], to submit to the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary]]a report regarding the status of the progress of the implementation. + +==(b) Submission to Congress– == + +Upon receipt of the report undersubsection (a), the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary]]shall submit the report to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]. + +=Sec. 4. Redundant signal protection= + +Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary of Transportation]]shall issue such regulations as are necessary to require that on-track safety programs, as described in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/ subpart C of part 214 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations], include requiring implementation of redundant signal protection, such as shunting, for maintenance-of-way work crews who depend on a train dispatcher to provide signal protection. + +=Sec. 5. Hours of service= + + + +==(a) In general– == + +Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Transportation|Secretary of Transportation]]shall ensure that railroad carriers provide railroad employees with predictable and defined work and rest schedules. Predictable work schedules for railroad employees means either a defined start time or a minimum of 10 hours prior notification before being required to report to duty. + +==(b) Supplemental regulation– == + +Any requirement undersubsection (a)shall supplement, and not supplant, the requirements of[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/21103 section 21103of title 49, United States Code]. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4718rh.txt b/wiki/113hr4718rh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..384fa682d --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4718rh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,321 @@ +{{header + | author = Pat Tiberi + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 05 + | day = 22 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4718}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. ( H.R. 4718; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4718 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. + | wikipedia = +}} + Union Calendar No. 381 +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4718}} + + [Report No. 113–509] +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|May 22, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Pat Tiberi|Mr. Tiberi]](for himself, +[[w:Aaron Schock|Mr. Schock]], +[[w:Todd Young|Mr. Young of Indiana]], +[[w:Tom Reed (politician)|Mr. Reed]], +[[w:Erik Paulsen|Mr. Paulsen]], +[[w:Timothy Griffin|Mr. Griffin of Arkansas]], +[[w:Devin Nunes|Mr. Nunes]], +[[w:Mike Kelly (Pennsylvania)|Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania]], +[[w:Kevin Brady|Mr. Brady of Texas]], +[[w:Lynn Jenkins|Ms. Jenkins]], +[[w:Charles Boustany|Mr. Boustany]], +[[w:Kenny Marchant|Mr. Marchant]], +[[w:Diane Black|Mrs. Black]], +[[w:Vern Buchanan|Mr. Buchanan]], +[[w:Jim Renacci|Mr. Renacci]], +[[w:Jim Gerlach|Mr. Gerlach]], +[[w:Dave Reichert|Mr. Reichert]], +[[w:Bill Huizenga|Mr. Huizenga of Michigan]], and +[[w:Peter Roskam|Mr. Roskam]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Ways and Means|Committee on Ways and Means]] }} + + +{{Center|July 3, 2014}} + + +{{Center|Additional sponsors: +[[w:Tom Price (U.S. politician)|Mr. Price of Georgia]], +[[w:John Kline (politician)|Mr. Kline]], +[[w:Pete Sessions|Mr. Sessions]], +[[w:Cory Gardner|Mr. Gardner]], +[[w:Steve Stivers|Mr. Stivers]], +[[w:Jeff Denham|Mr. Denham]], +[[w:Randy Neugebauer|Mr. Neugebauer]], and +[[w:Gary Peters (Michigan politician)|Mr. Peters of Michigan]] }} + + +{{Center|July 3, 2014}} + + +{{Center|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 May 22, 2014 +{{Center| }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. + +=Section 1. Bonus depreciation modified and made permanent= + + + +==(a) Made permanent; inclusion of qualified retail improvement property– == + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/168 Section 168(k)(2)]of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: + +
+ +===(2) Qualified property– === + +For purposes of this subsection— + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The term“qualified property”means property— +:(i) +::(I) to which this section applies which has a recovery period of 20 years or less, +::(II) which is computer software (as defined in section 167(f)(1)(B) ) for which a deduction is allowable under section 167(a) without regard to this subsection, +::(III) which is water utility property, +::(IV) which is qualified leasehold improvement property, or +::(V) which is qualified retail improvement property, and +:(ii) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer. + +====(B) Exception for alternative depreciation property– ==== + +The term“qualified property”shall not include any property to which the alternative depreciation system under subsection (g) applies, determined— +:(i) without regard to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) (relating to election to have system apply), and +:(ii) after application of section 280F(b) (relating to listed property with limited business use). + +====(C) Special rules– ==== + + + +=====(i) Sale-leasebacks– ===== + +For purposes of clause (ii) and subparagraph (A)(ii) , if property is— +:(I) originally placed in service by a person, and +:(II) sold and leased back by such person within 3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service,such property shall be treated as originally placed in service not earlier than the date on which such property is used under the leaseback referred to in subclause (II) . + +=====(ii) Syndication– ===== + +For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii) , if— +:(I) property is originally placed in service by the lessor of such property, +:(II) such property is sold by such lessor or any subsequent purchaser within 3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service (or, in the case of multiple units of property subject to the same lease, within 3 months after the date the final unit is placed in service, so long as the period between the time the first unit is placed in service and the time the last unit is placed in service does not exceed 12 months), and +:(III) the user of such property after the last sale during such 3-month period remains the same as when such property was originally placed in service,such property shall be treated as originally placed in service not earlier than the date of such last sale. + +====(D) Coordination with section 280F– ==== + +For purposes of section 280F — + +=====(i) Automobiles– ===== + +In the case of a passenger automobile (as defined in section 280F(d)(5) ) which is qualified property, the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Secretary]]shall increase the limitation under section 280F(a)(1)(A)(i) by $8,000. + +=====(ii) Listed property– ===== + +The deduction allowable under paragraph (1) shall be taken into account in computing any recapture amount under section 280F(b)(2) . + +=====(iii) Inflation adjustment– ===== + +In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2014, the $8,000 amount in clause (i) shall be increased by an amount equal to— +:(I) such dollar amount, multiplied by +:(II) the automobile price inflation adjustment determined under section 280F(d)(7)(B)(i) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins by substituting“2013”for“1987”in subclause (II) thereof .If any increase under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. + +====(E) Deduction allowed in computing minimum tax– ==== + +For purposes of determining alternative minimum taxable income under section 55 , the deduction under section 167 for qualified property shall be determined without regard to any adjustment under section 56 . . +
+ + +==(b) Expansion of election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation– == + + Section 168(k)(4) of such Code is amended to read as follows: + +
+ +===(4) Election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +If a corporation elects to have this paragraph apply for any taxable year— +:(i) paragraphs (1)(A) , (2)(D)(i) , and (5)(A)(i) shall not apply for such taxable year, +:(ii) the applicable depreciation method used under this section with respect to any qualified property shall be the straight line method, and +:(iii) the limitation imposed by section 53(c) for such taxable year shall be increased by the bonus depreciation amount which is determined for such taxable year under subparagraph (B) . + +====(B) Bonus depreciation amount– ==== + +For purposes of this paragraph— + +=====(i) In general– ===== + +The bonus depreciation amount for any taxable year is an amount equal to 20 percent of the excess (if any) of— +:(I) the aggregate amount of depreciation which would be allowed under this section for qualified property placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year if paragraph (1) applied to all such property, over +:(II) the aggregate amount of depreciation which would be allowed under this section for qualified property placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year if paragraph (1) did not apply to any such property.The aggregate amounts determined under subclauses (I) and (II) shall be determined without regard to any election made under subsection (b)(2)(D) , (b)(3)(D) , or (g)(7) and without regard to subparagraph (A)(ii) . + +=====(ii) Limitation– ===== + +The bonus depreciation amount for any taxable year shall not exceed the lesser of— +:(I) 50 percent of the minimum tax credit under section 53(b) for the first taxable year ending after December 31, 2013, or +:(II) the minimum tax credit under section 53(b) for such taxable year determined by taking into account only the adjusted net minimum tax for taxable years ending before January 1, 2014 (determined by treating credits as allowed on a first-in, first-out basis). + +=====(iii) Aggregation rule– ===== + +All corporations which are treated as a single employer under section 52(a) shall be treated— +:(I) as 1 taxpayer for purposes of this paragraph, and +:(II) as having elected the application of this paragraph if any such corporation so elects. + +====(C) Credit refundable– ==== + +For purposes of section 6401(b) , the aggregate increase in the credits allowable under part IV of subchapter A for any taxable year resulting from the application of this paragraph shall be treated as allowed under subpart C of such part (and not any other subpart). + +====(D) Other rules– ==== + + + +=====(i) Election– ===== + +Any election under this paragraph may be revoked only with the consent of the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Secretary]]. + +=====(ii) Partnerships with electing partners– ===== + +In the case of a corporation which is a partner in a partnership and which makes an election under subparagraph (A) for the taxable year, for purposes of determining such corporation’s distributive share of partnership items under section 702 for such taxable year— +:(I) paragraphs (1)(A) , (2)(D)(i) , and (5)(A)(i) shall not apply, and +:(II) the applicable depreciation method used under this section with respect to any qualified property shall be the straight line method. + +=====(iii) Certain partnerships– ===== + +In the case of a partnership in which more than 50 percent of the capital and profits interests are owned (directly or indirectly) at all times during the taxable year by 1 corporation (or by corporations treated as 1 taxpayer under subparagraph (B)(iii) ), each partner shall compute its bonus depreciation amount under clause (i) of subparagraph (B) by taking into account its distributive share of the amounts determined by the partnership under subclauses (I) and (II) of such clause for the taxable year of the partnership ending with or within the taxable year of the partner. . +
+ + +==(c) Special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts– == + + Section 168(k) of such Code is amended— +:(1) by striking paragraph (5) , and +:(2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: + +
+ +====(5) Special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +In the case of any tree or vine bearing fruits or nuts which is planted, or is grafted to a plant that has already been planted, by the taxpayer in the ordinary course of the taxpayer’s farming business (as defined in section 263A(e)(4) )— +:(i) a depreciation deduction equal to 50 percent of the adjusted basis of such tree or vine shall be allowed under section 167(a) for the taxable year in which such tree or vine is so planted or grafted, and +:(ii) the adjusted basis of such tree or vine shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction. + +=====(B) Election out– ===== + +If a taxpayer makes an election under this subparagraph for any taxable year, this paragraph shall not apply to any tree or vine planted or grafted during such taxable year. An election under this subparagraph may be revoked only with the consent of the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Secretary]]. + +=====(C) Additional depreciation may be claimed only once– ===== + +If this paragraph applies to any tree or vine, such tree or vine shall not be treated as qualified property in the taxable year in which placed in service. + +=====(D) Coordination with election to accelerate AMT credits– ===== + +If a corporation makes an election under paragraph (4) for any taxable year, the amount under paragraph (4)(B)(i)(I) for such taxable year shall be increased by the amount determined under subparagraph (A)(i) for such taxable year. + +=====(E) Deduction allowed in computing minimum tax– ===== + +Rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2)(E) shall apply for purposes of this paragraph. . +
+ + +==(d) Conforming amendments– == + + +:(1) Section 168(e)(8) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D) . +:(2) Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: + +
+ +====(6) Election out– ==== + +If a taxpayer makes an election under this paragraph with respect to any class of property for any taxable year, this subsection shall not apply to all property in such class placed in service (or, in the case of paragraph (5) , planted or grafted) during such taxable year. An election under this paragraph may be revoked only with the consent of the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Secretary]]. . +
+ +:(3) Section 168(l)(5) of such Code is amended by striking“section 168(k)(2)(G)”and inserting“ section 168(k)(2)(E) ”. +:(4) Section 263A(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: + +
+ +====(7) Coordination with section – ==== + +This section shall not apply to any amount allowable as a deduction by reason of section 168(k)(5) (relating to special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts). . +
+ +:(5) Section 460(c)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking“which—”and all that follows and inserting“which has a recovery period of 7 years or less.”. +:(6) Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by striking“ acquired after December 31, 2007, and before January 1, 2014 ”in the heading thereof. + +==(e) Effective dates– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013. + +===(2) Expansion of election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The amendment made bysubsection (b)(other than so much of such amendment as relates to section 168(k)(4)(D)(iii) of such Code , as added by such amendment) shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2013. + +====(B) Transitional rule– ==== + +In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 2014, and ending after December 31, 2013, the bonus depreciation amount determined under section 168(k)(4) of such Code for such year shall be the sum of— +:(i) such amount determined without regard to the amendments made by this section and— +::(I) by taking into account only property placed in service before January 1, 2014, and +::(II) by multiplying the limitation under section 168(k)(4)(C)(ii) of such Code (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the taxable year before January 1, 2014, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the taxable year, and +:(ii) such amount determined after taking into account the amendments made by this section and— +::(I) by taking into account only property placed in service after December 31, 2013, and +::(II) by multiplying the limitation under section 168(k)(4)(B)(ii) of such Code (as amended by this section) by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the taxable year after December 31, 2013, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the taxable year. + +===(3) Special rules for certain trees and vines– === + +The amendment made bysubsection (c)(2)shall apply to trees and vines planted or grafted after December 31, 2013. +{{Center|July 3, 2014}} + + +{{Center|Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed}} + + +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4757ih.txt b/wiki/113hr4757ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..27a99845a --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4757ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +{{header + | author = Tom Latham + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 05 + | day = 29 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4757}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. ( H.R. 4757; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4757 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4757}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|May 29, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Tom Latham|Mr. Latham]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Ways and Means|Committee on Ways and Means]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Expansion of certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers= + + + +==(a) Increase in dollar limitation– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/147 Section 147(c)(2)(A)]of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking“$450,000”and inserting“$509,600”. + +===(2) Repeal of separate lower dollar limitation on used farm equipment– === + + Section 147(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F) and by redesignating subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (F) and (G) , respectively. + +===(3) Qualified small issue bond limitation conformed to increased dollar limitation– === + + Section 144(a)(11)(A) of such Code is amended by striking“$250,000”and inserting“$509,600”. + +===(4) Inflation adjustment– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + + Section 147(c)(2)(G) of such Code , as redesignated byparagraph (2), is amended— +:(i) by striking“after 2008, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased”and inserting“after 2014, the dollar amounts in subparagraph (A) and section 144(a)(11)(A) shall each be increased”, and +:(ii) by striking“2007”in clause (ii) and inserting“2013”. + +====(B) Cross reference– ==== + + Section 144(a)(11) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: + +
+ +=====(D) Inflation adjustment– ===== + +For inflation adjustment of dollar amount contained in subparagraph (A) , see section 147(c)(2)(G) . . +
+ + +==(b) Substantial farmland determined on basis of average rather than median farm size– == + + Section 147(c)(2)(E) of such Code is amended by striking“median”and inserting“average”. + +==(c) Effective date– == + +The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of this Act. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4766ih.txt b/wiki/113hr4766ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e63228bc3 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4766ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,598 @@ +{{header + | author = Cory Gardner + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 05 + | day = 29 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4766}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. ( H.R. 4766; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4766 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4766}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|May 29, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Cory Gardner|Mr. Gardner]](for himself, +[[w:Scott Tipton|Mr. Tipton]], +[[w:Doug Lamborn|Mr. Lamborn]], and +[[w:Cynthia Lummis|Mrs. Lummis]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Committee on Veterans’ Affairs]], and in addition to the Committee on [[w:United States House Committee on Armed Services|Armed Services]], 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}} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Table of contents= + +The table of contents for this Act is as follows: **[[#H788B7192C9434592AFF5B2633A518C11|Sec. 1. Table of contents.]] + **[[#H571698F354C9418BBEC0445F553D81B1|Sec. 2. Limitation on payment of bonuses until the resolution of the backlog of disability claims.]] + **[[#HD4D8D12953D24A2AA089EF2BF7BF74CD|Sec. 3. Evaluation of backlog of disability claims and appeals of claims of Department of Veterans Affairs.]] + **[[#H5E0720752ACA47EF8AF1462E8C7014F2|Sec. 4. Supplemental reports to the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog.]] + **[[#H48753F36C09F4F298F3C4993C3F7B32A|Sec. 5. Expedition of transfer of certain records.]] + **[[#HF2B5F1C5EF3C425C9FD7133958874635|Sec. 6. Claims processors training.]] + **[[#H0D0E34EF4A9E45BB8F604B665878D0F1|Sec. 7. Report by Comptroller General of the United States.]] + **[[#H95A548EE87B44B3E89BC441CB55F20B4|Sec. 8. Priority for processing claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs.]] + **[[#HFFD3D98CAD584AA5BC5F48EAFF1B7E2F|Sec. 9. Public availability of certain information about pending and completed claims for compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.]] + **[[#H8326199B1D8A48F1B4E2E3B9B06E4699|Sec. 10. Annual report on processing of claims.]] + **[[#H23A41D96360B470B856C2E1F00FABE3D|Sec. 11. Department of Veterans Affairs notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved.]] + **[[#H51C95BF4576641BAACC24170B72D8AF7|Sec. 12. Claim defined.]] + + +=Sec. 2. Limitation on payment of bonuses until the resolution of the backlog of disability claims= + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]may not pay to an individual who is employed in the Senior Executive Service an award or bonus underchapter 45or[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/53 53 of title 5, United States Code], or any other award or bonus authorized under such title, until the date on which the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]certifies to the [[w:United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Senate]]that the backlog of disability claims has been resolved. + +=Sec. 3. Evaluation of backlog of disability claims and appeals of claims of Department of Veterans Affairs= + + + +==(a) In general– == + +There is established a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of claims within the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]and the appeals process of claims. + +==(b) Studies– == + + + +===(1) Backlog study– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The Commission or Task Force, acting through the subcommittee described insubsection (d)(2)(A), shall carry out a study on the backlog of claims, including the current process the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]uses to evaluate claims and appeals and the laws and regulations applicable to such claims and appeals. Such study shall be a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the backlog of claims, an analysis of possible improvements to the procedures used to process such claims, and any related issues that the Commission or Task Force considers relevant. + +====(B) Matters included– ==== + +In carrying out the study undersubparagraph (A), the Commission or Task Force shall examine the following: +:(i) The backlog of claims, including an analysis of— +::(I) the most effective means to quickly and accurately resolve all claims pending as of the date of the study; and +::(II) with respect to the Department, the annual funding, number of full-time employees, workload management practices, and the progress, as of the date of the study, of the strategic plan. +:(ii) Possible improvements to the claims process, including an evaluation and recommendations with respect to whether substantive and structural changes to the overall claims process are required. +:(iii) In carrying out the evaluation and recommendations undersubparagraph (B), an examination of— +::(I) options that make no major substantive changes to the claims process; +::(II) options that maintain the process but make minor changes; and +::(III) options that make broad changes to the process. + +===(2) Appeals process study– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The Commission or Task Force, acting through the subcommittee described insubsection (d)(2)(B), shall carry out a study on the anticipated increase of appeals of claims, including the current appeals process and the laws and regulations applicable to such appeals. Such study shall be a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of such anticipated increase of appeals claims, an analysis of possible improvements to the procedures used to process such appeals, and any related issues that the Commission or Task Force considers relevant. + +====(B) Matters included– ==== + +In carrying out the study undersubparagraph (A), the Commission or Task Force shall examine the following: +:(i) The anticipated surge in appeals of claims, including an analysis of— +::(I) the most effective means to quickly and accurately resolve pending appeals and future appeals; +::(II) with respect to both the Board and the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]], the annual funding, number of full-time employees, workload management practices, and the progress, as of the date of the study, of the strategic plan; and +::(III) the efficiency, effectiveness, and utility of the Veterans Benefits Management System with respect to appeals operations, including an identification of key changes that may need to be implemented to such system. +:(ii) Possible improvements to the appeals process, including an evaluation and recommendations with respect to whether substantive and structural changes to the overall appeals process are required. +:(iii) In carrying out the evaluation and recommendations underclause (ii), an examination of— +::(I) options that make no major substantive changes to the appeals process; +::(II) options that maintain the process but make minor changes; +::(III) options that make broad changes to the process; +::(IV) the necessity of the multi-tiered levels of appeals at the regional office level, including filing a notice of disagreement, receipt of a statement of the case, supplemental statement of the case (if applicable), and substantive appeal (VA Form 9); +::(V) the role of the Board and the Appeals Management Center, including— +:::(aa) the effectiveness of the workload management of the Board and the Center; +:::(bb) whether the Board and Center should be regionalized or maintain the centralized structure in the District of Columbia; +:::(cc) whether Board members should be required to pass the administrative law judges certification examination; and +:::(dd) whether the Board should continue to require de novo review of appeals; and +::(VI) the role of the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]and the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit|United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]], including— +:::(aa) the continued effectiveness and necessity of a multi-tiered structure of judicial review; +:::(bb) whether the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]should have article I or article III status; +:::(cc) expansion of either the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]or the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit|United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]]jurisdiction, including by allowing such courts to hear class action lawsuits with respect to claims; and +:::(dd) the possibility of expanding judicial review of claims to all Federal circuit courts of appeals or allowing judicial review beyond the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]only by the [[w:Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]]. + +===(3) Consideration– === + +In carrying out the studies underparagraph (1)(A)and(2)(A)and making any recommendations under this section, the Commission or Task Force shall consider the following: +:(A) The interests of veterans, including with respect to accuracy, fairness, and transparency in the claims process of the Department. +:(B) The values and requirements of the Constitution, including with respect to compliance with procedural and substantive due process. +:(C) The public interest, including with respect to the responsible use of available resources. +:(D) With respect to the study conducted underparagraph (1)(A), the importance of the claimant friendly, nonadversarial nature of the claims process. +:(E) With respect to the study conducted underparagraph (2)(A), the importance of an appeals process that is efficient and easily understandable by a claimant. + +===(4) Role of Secretary, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Judge– === + + + +====(A) Information– ==== + +In carrying out each study underparagraph (1)(A)and(2)(A), at times that the Commission or Task Force determines appropriate, the Commission or Task Force shall submit to the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]], the Chairman of the Board, and the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]], as the case may be, information with respect to remedies and solutions that the Commission or Task Force identifies pursuant to such a study. + +====(B) Implementation– ==== + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge shall each— +:(i) fully consider the remedies and solutions submitted to the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman, or the Chief Judge, as the case may be, undersubparagraph (A); +:(ii) implement such remedies and solutions as the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman, or the Chief Judge, respectively, determines appropriate; and +:(iii) submit to Congress justification for failing to implement any such remedy or solution. + +====(C) Plan– ==== + +The Commission or Task Force shall submit to the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge a feasible, timely, and cost-effective plan to eliminate the backlog of appeals of claims based on the remedies and solutions identified pursuant to the study underparagraph (2)(A)and the information submitted undersubparagraph (A). + +==(c) Comprehensive reports– == + + + +===(1) Initial comprehensive report– === + +Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, the Commission or Task Force shall submit to the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]and [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]an initial comprehensive report on the studies conducted underparagraphs (1)(A)and(2)(A) of subsection (b), including— +:(A) the findings of the causes of the backlog of claims; +:(B) a proposed plan to handle the anticipated surge in appeals of claims; and +:(C) the level of cooperation the Commission or Task Force has received from the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]and the heads of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government. + +===(2) Interim comprehensive reports– === + +Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, and each 30-day period thereafter ending on the date on which the Commission or Task Force submits the final comprehensive report underparagraph (3), the Commission or Task Force shall submit to the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]and Congress a comprehensive report on— +:(A) the progress of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]with respect to implementing solutions to expedite the elimination of the backlog of claims pursuant tosubsection (b)(4)(B)(ii); +:(B) the progress of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman of the Board, and the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]with respect to implementing solutions to complete appeals of claims in a timely manner in a timely manner pursuant to such subsection; and +:(C) the level of cooperation the Commission or Task Force has received from the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]and the heads of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government. + +===(3) Final comprehensive report– === + +Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, the Commission or Task Force shall submit to the President and Congress a comprehensive report on the following: +:(A) With respect to the study conducted undersubsection (b)(1)(A)— +::(i) The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission or Task Force with respect to the matters referred to in such subsection. +::(ii) The recommendations of the Commission or Task Force for revising and improving the backlog of claims and the procedures used to process claims. +::(iii) The progress of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]with respect to implementing solutions to expedite the elimination of the backlog of claims pursuant tosubsection (b)(4)(B)(ii). +::(iv) Other information and recommendations with respect to claims as the Commission or Task Force considers appropriate. +:(B) With respect to the study conducted undersubsection (b)(2)(A)— +::(i) The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission or Task Force with respect to the matters referred to in such subsection. +::(ii) The recommendations of the Commission or Task Force for revising and improving the appeals process; +::(iii) The information described insubsection (b)(4)(A). +::(iv) The feasible, timely, and cost effective plan described insubsection (b)(4)(C). +::(v) The progress of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]], the Chairman of the Board, and the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]]with respect to implementing solutions to provide timely appeals of claims. +::(vi) Other information and recommendations with respect to the appeals process as the Commission or Task Force considers appropriate. + +==(d) Membership– == + + + +===(1) Number and appointment– === + +The Commission or Task Force shall be composed of 15 members, appointed as follows: +:(A) Two members appointed by the [[w:United States House of Representatives|Speaker of the House of Representatives]], one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(B) Two members appointed by the [[w:United States House of Representatives|minority leader of the House of Representatives]], one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(C) Two members appointed by the [[w:United States Senate|majority leader of the Senate]], one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(D) Two members appointed by the [[w:United States Senate|minority leader of the Senate]], one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(E) Three members appointed by the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]], two of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(F) One member appointed by the [[w:United States Department of Defense|Secretary of Defense]], whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims. +:(G) Two members appointed by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]], one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. +:(H) One member appointed by the [[w:U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims|Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims]], whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + +===(2) Subcommittees– === + +The Commission or Task Force shall have two subcommittees as follows: +:(A) A Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims consisting of the eight members designated in accordance withparagraph (1). +:(B) A Subcommittee on Appeals consisting of the seven members designated in accordance withparagraph (1). + +===(3) Qualifications– === + +Each member appointed underparagraph (1)shall be appointed based on the experience of the member as a veteran or on the subject matter expertise or other relevant experience of the member. + +===(4) Advisors– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +In addition to the 15 members appointed underparagraph (1), the Commission or Task Force shall— +:(i) have five nonvoting, nonmember advisors, appointed by a majority of the Commission or Task Force, each from a different organization that represents the interests of veterans; and +:(ii) seek advice from experts from nongovernmental organizations (including veterans service organizations and military organizations), the Internet technology industry, and the insurance industry. + +====(B) Advice– ==== + +Individuals described inclause (i)and(ii) of subparagraph (A)shall provide advice to both subcommittees described inparagraph (2). + +===(5) Chairman– === + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]shall designate a member of the Commission or Task Force who is appointed by the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]and designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims to serve as the chairman of the Commission or Task Force. The chairman may designate a member to serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and a member to serve as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Appeals to chair such subcommittees as the designee of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force. + +===(6) Period of Appointment– === + +Members of the Commission or Task Force shall be appointed for the life of the Commission or Task Force. A vacancy shall not affect its powers. + +===(7) Vacancy– === + +A vacancy on the Commission or Task Force shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. + +===(8) Appointment deadline– === + +The appointment of members of the Commission or Task Force established in this section shall be made not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +==(e) Meetings– == + + + +===(1) Initial meeting– === + +The Commission or Task Force shall hold its first meeting not later than 15 days after the date on which a majority of the members are appointed. + +===(2) Meetings– === + +The Commission or Task Force shall meet at the call of the chairman. + +===(3) Quorum– === + +A majority of the members of the Commission or Task Force shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. + +==(f) Powers of the Commission or Task Force– == + + + +===(1) Hearings– === + +The Commission or Task Force may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission or Task Force considers advisable to carry out the purposes of this section. + +===(2) Information from Federal Agencies– === + +The Commission or Task Force may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Commission or Task Force considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Upon request of the chairman, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission or Task Force. + +===(3) Postal Services– === + +The Commission or Task Force may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. + +===(4) Gifts– === + +The Commission or Task Force may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of service or property. + +==(g) Personnel Matters– == + + + +===(1) Compensation of Members– === + +Each member of the Commission or Task Force 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[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5315 section 5315of title 5, United States Code], for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission or Task Force. All members of the Commission or Task Force who are officers or employees of the United States shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the United States. + +===(2) Travel Expenses– === + +The members of the Commission or Task Force shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies undersubchapter I ofchapter 57of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service of the Commission or Task Force. + +===(3) Staff– === + + + +====(A) Appointment– ==== + +The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may, without regard to the civil service laws and regulations, appoint an executive director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission or Task Force to perform its duties. The appointment of an executive director shall be subject to the approval of the Commission or Task Force. + +====(B) Compensation– ==== + +The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may fix the compensation of the executive director and other personnel without regard to the provisions ofchapter 51andsubchapter III ofchapter 53of 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[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5316 section 5316 of such title]. + +===(4) Detail of Government Employees– === + +Upon request of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force, the head of any department or agency of the Federal Government may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any personnel of that department or agency to the Commission or Task Force to assist it in carrying out its duties. + +===(5) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services– === + +The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may procure temporary and intermittent services under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3109 section 3109(b)of title 5, United States Code], at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5316 section 5316 of such title]. + +==(h) Termination of Commission or Task Force– == + +The Commission or Task Force shall terminate 60 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force submits the final comprehensive report undersubsection (c)(3). + +==(i) Funding– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall, upon the request of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force, make available to the Commission or Task Force such amounts as the Commission or Task Force may require to carry out the duties of the Commission or Task Force under this section. + +===(2) Availability– === + +Any sums made available to the Commission or Task Force shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until the termination of the Commission or Task Force. + +==(j) Definitions– == + +In this section: +:(1) The term appeals process means the process to appeal the determination by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]of a claim beginning with the notice of disagreement filed pursuant to[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/7105 section 7105of title 38, United States Code], and ending with the review of a decision by the [[w:Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]]pursuant to[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/7292 section 7292(c) of such title]. +:(2) The term Board means the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. +:(3) The term strategic plan means the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog, published by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]on January 25, 2013. + +=Sec. 4. Supplemental reports to the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog= + +Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter until Memorial Day (May 25), 2015, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]shall submit to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]a supplemental report on the implementation by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]of the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog. Each such report shall include— +:(1) verification that during the period covered by the report, each claim was approved or denied by not later than 125 days after the date on which the claim is submitted with an accuracy rate of 98 percent, as specified in the Strategic Plan; +:(2) a description of the specific measures, procedures, and metrics used to assess the implementation of the Strategic Plan for purposes of the supplemental report; and +:(3) a detailed timeline for the implementation of each initiative contained in the Strategic Plan. + +=Sec. 5. Expedition of transfer of certain records= + + + +==(a) SSA records– == + +Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]shall enter into an agreement with the [[w:Social Security Administration|Commissioner of the Social Security Administration]]to ensure that the Commissioner transfers to the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]disability or medical records of the Commissioner that the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]will use to evaluate a claim by not later than 30 days after the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]requests such records. + +==(b) DOD records– == + +Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]shall enter into an agreement with the [[w:United States Department of Defense|Secretary of Defense]]to ensure that the [[w:United States Department of Defense|Secretary of Defense]]transfers to the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]medical records of members or former members of the Armed Forces that the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]will use to evaluate a claim by not later than 30 days after the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]requests such records. + +==(c) National Guard records– == + +Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]and the [[w:United States Department of Defense|Secretary of Defense]]shall jointly— +:(1) submit to Congress a plan to reduce to 30 days the amount of time needed to provide members of the National Guard and the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]with the medical records of such members, including by partnering with appropriate officials of Federal or State departments or agencies; and +:(2) implement such plan. + +==(d) Effective date– == + +This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +=Sec. 6. Claims processors training= + + + +==(a) Establishment– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]shall establish a training program to provide newly hired claims processors of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]with training for a period of not less than two years. In carrying out such program, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall identify successful claims processors of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department]]who can assist in the training of newly hired claims processors. + +==(b) Ability To process claims– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall carry out the training program established undersubsection (a)without increasing the amount of time in which claims are processed by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department]]. + +==(c) Effective date– == + +This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +=Sec. 7. Report by Comptroller General of the United States= + +Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:Government Accountability Office|Comptroller General of the United States]]shall submit to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]a report on the progress of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]in improving the timeliness of claims processing and eliminating the backlog of claims. The report shall include any recommendations of the [[w:Government Accountability Office|Comptroller General]]with respect to improving the ability of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]to make such progress. + +=Sec. 8. Priority for processing claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs= + + + +==(a) In general– == + + Subchapter I ofchapter 51of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: + +
+ +==Sec. 5109C. Priority for processing claims== + + + +===(a) Priority– === + +In processing claims for compensation under this chapter, the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall provide the following claimants with priority over other claimants: +:(1) Veterans who have attained the age of 70. +:(2) Veterans who are terminally ill. +:(3) Veterans with life-threatening illnesses. +:(4) Homeless veterans (as defined in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/2002 section 2002 of this title]). +:(5) Veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. +:(6) Veterans who are former prisoners of war. +:(7) Veterans whose claims are being reviewed again in relation to a previously denied claim relating to military sexual trauma. +:(8) Veterans whom the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]determines, on a case-by-case basis, are seriously or very seriously injured. +:(9) Veterans whom the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]determines, on a case-by-case basis, should be given priority under this section based on an application for good cause established by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]. + +===(b) Regulations– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall prescribe regulations to carry out[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109C subsection (a)]. . +
+ + +==(b) Clerical amendment– == + +The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109B section 5109B]the following new item: + +
5109C. Priority for processing claims. . +
+ + +=Sec. 9. Public availability of certain information about pending and completed claims for compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs= + + + +==(a) In general– == + + Subchapter I ofchapter 51of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109C section 5109C], as added by section 106, the following new section: + +
+ +==Sec. 5109D. Information about pending and completed claims== + + + +===(a) Availability of information– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall maintain on the Internet website of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department]]publicly accessible information about pending and completed claims for compensation underchapter 11 of this title. Such information shall include each of the following: +:(1) For each regional office and for the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department]]as a whole— +::(A) the average number of days between the date of the submittal of a claim and the date of the decision with respect to the claim for each of the preceding three-month and one-year period; +::(B) the average number of days such a claim is pending during the preceding three-month and one-year periods; +::(C) the quality and accuracy rating of the claims adjudication process during the preceding three-month and one-year periods; +::(D) the number of claims pending; +::(E) the number of pending claims that have been pending for more than 125 days; and +::(F) the number of claims completed during— +:::(i) the current month, to date; +:::(ii) the month preceding the current month; +:::(iii) the current calendar year, to date; and +:::(iv) the calendar year preceding the current calendar year. +:(2) For each medical condition for which a claim for compensation is submitted, for each regional office and for the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department]]as a whole— +::(A) the average number of days between the date of the submittal of a claim relating to such medical condition and the date of the decision with respect to the claim for each of the preceding three-month and one-year period; +::(B) the average number of days such a claim is pending during the preceding three-month and one-year periods; +::(C) the quality and accuracy rating of the claims adjudication process as applied to claims relating to such medical condition during the preceding three-month and one-year periods; +::(D) the number of pending claims relating to such condition; +::(E) the number of such pending claims that have been pending for more than 125 days; and +::(F) the number of claims relating to such medical condition completed during— +:::(i) the current month, to date; +:::(ii) the month preceding current month; +:::(iii) the current calendar year, to date; and +:::(iv) the calendar year preceding the current calendar year. + +===(b) Updates– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall update the information on the website under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109D subsection (a)]not less frequently than once every seven days. . +
+ + +==(b) Clerical amendment– == + +The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109C section 5109C], as added bysection 8, the following new item: + +
5109D. Information about pending and completed claims. . +
+ + +=Sec. 10. Annual report on processing of claims= + + + +==(a) In general– == + + Subchapter I ofchapter 51of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109D section 5109D], as added bysection 9, the following new section: + +
+ +==Sec. 5109E. Annual report on processing of claims== + + + +===(a) Annual report– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall include in the annual report to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]required under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/529 section 529 of this title]information on the following: +:(1) The automatic processing of claims for compensation. +:(2) The performance of any regional office that fails to meet the administrative goals of the regional office with respect to timeliness and accuracy in processing claims for compensation. +:(3) The timeliness of receiving information pursuant to a request by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]to the head of another department or agency of the United States for information required by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]in adjudicating a claim for compensation underchapter 11 of this title. + +===(b) Matters included– === + +In carrying out[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109E subsection (a)]to include information in the report required under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/529 section 529 of this title], the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall include the following: +:(1) With respect to the information required by[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109E subsection (a)(1)]— +::(A) each medical condition for which claims relating to such condition were processed in an electronic automated fashion during the fiscal year covered by the report; +::(B) the feasibility of processing any additional medical conditions in an electronic automated fashion and any barriers to such processing, including any such barriers relating to the schedule for rating disabilities under[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1155 section 1155 of this title]; +::(C) the number of claims for compensation relating to each medical condition submitted during such fiscal year; and +::(D) for each medical condition, the percentage of claims denied and the percentage of claims approved during such fiscal year. +:(2) With respect to the information required by[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109E subsection (a)(2)], in the case of any regional office that, for the fiscal year covered by the report, did not meet the administrative goal of having no claim pending for more than 125 days and achieving an accuracy rating of 98 percent— +::(A) a signed statement prepared by the individual serving as director of the regional office as of the date of the submittal of the report containing— +:::(i) an explanation for why the regional office did not meet the goal; +:::(ii) a description of the additional resources needed to enable the regional office to reach the goal; and +:::(iii) a description of any additional actions planned for the subsequent fiscal year that are proposed to enable the regional office to meet the goal; and +::(B) a statement prepared by the [[w:Veterans Benefits Administration|Under Secretary for Benefits]]explaining how the failure of the regional office to meet the goal affected the performance evaluation of the director of the regional office. +:(3) With respect to the information required by[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109E subsection (a)(3)]— +::(A) the number of requests described in such paragraph made during the fiscal year covered by the report; and +::(B) the average response time for such requests made during each month of such fiscal year, as determined based on the period beginning on the date on which the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]made the request and ending on the date on which the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]determines that the request is completed. . +
+ + +==(b) Clerical amendment– == + +The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109D section 5109D], as added bysection 9, the following new item: + +
5109E. Annual report on processing of claims. . +
+ + +==(c) Effective date– == + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/5109E Section 5109Eof title 38, United States Code], as added bysubsection (a)shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +=Sec. 11. Department of Veterans Affairs notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved= + + + +==(a) Public notice– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]shall post the information described insubsection (c)— +:(1) in a conspicuous place in each regional office and claims intake facilities of the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]]; and +:(2) on the Internet website of the Department. + +==(b) Notice to applicants– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall provide to each person who submits a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]before the person submits such claim— +:(A) notice of the information described insubsection (c); and +:(B) notice that, during the period ending on August 6, 2015, the person is eligible to receive up to an extra year of benefits payments if the person files an original claim that is fully developed. + +===(2) Acknowledgment of receipt of notice– === + +Each person who submits a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary]]shall include in such application a signed form acknowledging that the person received the information described insubsection (c). + +==(c) Information described– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The information described in this subsection is the following: +:(A) The average processing time of the claims described inparagraph (2)and the percentage of such submitted claims for which benefits are awarded. +:(B) The percentage of each of the following types of submitted claims for benefits under the laws administered by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]for which benefits are awarded: +::(i) Claims filed by veterans who authorized a veterans service organization to act on the veterans’ behalf under a durable power of attorney. +::(ii) Claims filed by veterans who authorized a person other than a veterans service organization to act on the veterans’ behalf under a durable power of attorney. +::(iii) Claims filed by veterans who did not authorize a person to act on the veterans’ behalf under a durable power of attorney. + +===(2) Claims described– === + +The claims described in this paragraph are each of the following types of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]: +:(A) A fully developed claim that is submitted in standard electronic form. +:(B) A fully developed claim that is submitted in standard paper form. +:(C) A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in standard electronic form. +:(D) A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in standard paper form. +:(E) A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in nonstandard paper form. + +===(3) Update of information– === + +The information described in this subsection shall be updated not less frequently than once each fiscal quarter. + +==(d) Effective date– == + +This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +=Sec. 12. Claim defined= + +Except as otherwise provided, in this Act, the term claim means a claim for disability compensation under the laws administered by the [[w:United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Secretary of Veterans Affairs]]. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr4949ih.txt b/wiki/113hr4949ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..839752eef --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr4949ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,427 @@ +{{header + | author = Tony Cardenas + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 06 + | day = 24 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|4949}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = New American Success Act of 2014 ( H.R. 4949; 113th Congress) + | bill = 4949 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To establish the National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants to the United States into the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their local communities and the Nation, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 4949}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|June 24, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Tony Cardenas|Mr. Cárdenas]](for himself and +[[w:Ileana Ros-Lehtinen|Ms. Ros-Lehtinen]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on the Judiciary|Committee on the Judiciary]], and in addition to the Committee on [[w:United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce|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}} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To establish the National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants to the United States into the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their local communities and the Nation, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Short title= + +This Act may be cited as the“ New American Success Act of 2014 ”. + +=Sec. 2. Table of contents= + +The table of contents for this Act is as follows: **[[#H1B011A5FC2D146478F12AF12BDC4FD8F|Sec. 1. Short title.]] + **[[#H233912AF75AB44D589310B2FDA9CFC38|Sec. 2. Table of contents.]] + **[[#H2501BBAD2F3C40C38D4FE0E2183F0320|Sec. 3. Findings and declaration of policy.]] + *[[#H2CA97EA9395D4F7B8B688F799300EDEF|Title I—Citizenship and New Americans]] + **[[#H94726B4AA429476B8051944BD21A45C8|Sec. 101. National Office of New Americans.]] + **[[#H8C74AB9B21E7429D993B2F57F0123644|Sec. 102. Task Force on New Americans.]] + **[[#H046C858AF5564835B67E8A5C3586C1C7|Sec. 103. Authorization of appropriations.]] + *[[#H98BBD411B0C24FD590CECC45C8599A86|Title II—Grants]] + **[[#HB492DC79B42F40368B59F5EBFDD328CE|Sec. 201. Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grants.]] + **[[#H88B2501EFCA445878B809BB11C6B9455|Sec. 202. Integration Success Grants.]] + **[[#H73D4598AEBE94C09A0CC7CCA75C2C01B|Sec. 203. Integration Success Fund.]] + *[[#H19D48A6D86304E8F8BB9FF8A036DBD00|Title III—English Language Learning]] + **[[#H94664CEBBDB046CEBEFCC3A993B3F962|Sec. 301. Waiver of English requirement for senior new Americans.]] + *[[#H98821B1CB4F349D69114802934681EA4|Title IV—Rulemaking]] + **[[#H2A2BFCA710E54931931E39C1AFADEB5D|Sec. 401. Rulemaking requirement.]] + + +=Sec. 3. Findings and declaration of policy= + + + +==(a) Findings– == + + [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]makes the following findings: +:(1) According to the Migration Policy Institute, there are 13,400,000 non-citizen residents in the United States with limited proficiency in English. +:(2) According to the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Department of Homeland Security]], approximately 1,100,000 legal immigrants enter the country annually. About half of these legal immigrants lack full proficiency in English. +:(3) According to the Migration Policy Institute, an estimated 70 percent of the unauthorized immigrant population ages 19 and older have limited proficiency in English. +:(4) According to the [[w:Bureau of Labor Statistics|Bureau of Labor Statistics]], more than two-thirds of the foreign-born population does not have a postsecondary degree, and foreign-born adults are three times more likely to lack a high school diploma or equivalent than native-born adults. +:(5) According to the [[w:Bureau of Labor Statistics|Bureau of Labor Statistics]], 19 of the 30 fastest growing occupations require workers with some form of postsecondary education or training. +:(6) These statistics suggest that a lack of English proficiency and limited education serve as serious impediments to labor market success for immigrants. +:(7) A century ago, during the last great wave of immigration to this country, the public and private sectors promoted the integration of newcomers through the Settlement House movement, the founding of the modern public library system, the establishment of universal public education. +:(8) Although currently dozens of Federal and State programs support, and thousands of government agencies and nonprofit organizations operate, programs that teach English, promote acquisition of workforce skills, provide citizenship assistance, and otherwise promote the integration of immigrants and their children, such programs are often not coordinated or aligned, limiting the capacity of such programs to identify and test promising practices, leverage resources, or bring effective interventions to scale. +:(9) It is in the national interest to facilitate the rapid acquisition of English language skills by immigrants to the United States and to otherwise promote the integration of immigrants and their children into the mainstream of our economy and society. +:(10) Empowering immigrants and their family members to effectively integrate into the mainstream of the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their local communities and the Nation as a whole will ensure that United States immigration policies result in more productive and competitive local economies and more cohesive and harmonious communities. +:(11) Data, policies, and programs relevant to immigrant integration crosscut the responsibilities of numerous Federal agencies as well as those of State and local governments and nongovernmental actors. +:(12) The overlapping nature of integration issues and the lack of coordination of immigration policies and programs make it difficult for the President and Congress to understand and respond to pressing integration challenges and opportunities. +:(13) Improved coordination of integration goals, policies, and programs across sectors and levels of government would greatly enhance the ability of the Federal Government to create and maintain an immigration system that is more suited to modern times and benefits the interests of the Federal Government, communities with growing immigrant populations, as well as immigrants and their family members. + +==(b) Declaration of policy– == + +It is the policy of the United States to— +:(1) promote the civic, linguistic, and economic integration of immigrants and their young children into the United States; +:(2) establish national goals for integrating immigrants and their young children into the United States, and measure the degree to which such goals are met; +:(3) assess and coordinate Federal policies, regulations, and programs related to the integration of immigrants, including an assessment of Federal agency jurisdiction and budget concerns; +:(4) consult with State and local governments on integration challenges and opportunities for the purpose of improving Federal integration policy and program efforts; +:(5) track the performance of Federal, State, and local integration initiatives, including measures of reach, effectiveness, and cost; and +:(6) engage stakeholders at different government and nongovernment levels to identify integration opportunities and challenges. + +==Title I— Citizenship and New Americans== + + + +==Sec. 101. National Office of New Americans== + + + +===(a) Establishment of National Office of New Americans– === + + + +====(1) In general– ==== + +There is established in the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Executive Office of the President]]a [[w:Executive Office of the President|National Office of New Americans]](in this title referred to as the“Office”). + +====(2) Appointment of directors– ==== + +There shall be at the head of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office]]a [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]]appointed by the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]](in this title referred to as the“Director”). The President is authorized to appoint a Deputy Director and such Assistant Directors as the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]determines to be necessary. + +===(b) Functions– === + +The functions of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office]]are— +:(1) to oversee and coordinate the efforts of Federal, State, and local entities to ensure the effective economic, linguistic, and civic integration of immigrants and their children; +:(2) to provide advice and leadership to the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]], [[w:United States Congress|Congress]], and other Federal Government officials on the challenges and opportunities facing such entities with regards to immigrant integration; +:(3) to establish national goals for immigrant integration and measure the degree to which such goals are met; +:(4) to serve as a member of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Domestic Policy Council]]; +:(5) to cooperate closely with the [[w:Office of Management and Budget|Office of Management and Budget]]and other relevant executive agencies and departments to analyze the impact of immigration policies and of immigrant integration efforts on the Federal budget; +:(6) to evaluate the scale, quality, and effectiveness of Federal Government efforts concerning immigrant integration; +:(7) to identify the anticipated effects of new Federal immigration policies on existing integration efforts and advise the President on how to address any potential integration needs or impacts resulting from such policies; +:(8) to consult on a biannual basis with State and local government officials on the immigrant integration challenges and opportunities facing State and units of local government; +:(9) to consult with the Secretaries and Directors identified in title II on the administration of the grant programs established by such title; and +:(10) to submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a biannual report that describes the activities of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office]]and the results of the consultation process provided in paragraph (8) . + +===(c) Deadline for establishment– === + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office]]shall begin operating not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +==Sec. 102. Task Force on New Americans== + + + +===(a) Establishment– === + + + +====(1) In general– ==== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]]shall establish within the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office of New Americans]]a [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force on New Americans]]. + +====(2) Deadline for establishment– ==== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall be fully operational not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +===(b) Purpose– === + +The purposes of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]are— +:(1) to establish a coordinated Federal program to respond effectively to immigrant integration issues; and +:(2) to advise and assist the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]]in identifying and implementing the necessary policies to carry out such program. + +===(c) Membership– === + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall be comprised of— +:(1) the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]], who shall serve as [[w:Executive Office of the President|Chair of the Task Force]]; +:(2) the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Secretary of the Treasury]]; +:(3) the [[w:United States Department of Justice|Attorney General]]; +:(4) the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary of Commerce]]; +:(5) the [[w:United States Department of Labor|Secretary of Labor]]; +:(6) the [[w:Department of Health and Human Services|Secretary of Health and Human Services]]; +:(7) the [[w:Department of Housing and Urban Development|Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]]; +:(8) the [[w:United States Department of Education|Secretary of Education]]; +:(9) the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Secretary of Homeland Security]]; +:(10) the [[w:Small Business Administration|Director of the Small Business Administration]]; +:(11) the [[w:Office of Management and Budget|Director of the Office of Management and Budget]]; +:(12) the [[w:Federal Reserve Board of Governors|Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection]]; and +:(13) any other individual the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]]invites to participate who occupies a position listed under level I or II of the Executive Schedule, as provided in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5312 sections5312 ]and[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/5313 5313of title 5, United States Code]. + +===(d) Duties– === + + + +====(1) In General– ==== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall meet at the call of the Chair and perform such duties as the Chair reasonably requires. + +====(2) Coordinated response to immigrant issues– ==== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall work with executive agencies and departments to provide a coordinated Federal response to adequately address issues that affect the lives of new immigrants and local communities with growing immigrant populations, including— +:(A) early childhood care and education; +:(B) elementary, secondary and postsecondary education; +:(C) adult education and workforce training; +:(D) health care; +:(E) naturalization; and +:(F) economic development. + +====(3) Liaison with Federal agencies– ==== + + + +=====(A) In General– ===== + +Each member of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall serve as a liaison to the respective agency of the member to ensure that the agency participates in the activities of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]in a timely and meaningful manner. + +=====(B) Duties of a Liaison– ===== + +The duties of each member as an agency liaison include— +:(i) creating immigrant integration goals within the agency; +:(ii) creating immigration integration indicators within the agency; +:(iii) implementing the biannual consultation process described in section 101(b)(8) by consulting with the State and local counterparts of the agency; and +:(iv) reporting to the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]on the progress made by the agency in achieving the goals and indicators described in clauses (i) and (ii) . + +====(4) Recommendations of the Task Force– ==== + + + +=====(A) Report– ===== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the Task Force]]shall submit to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]a report that includes the following: +:(i) Findings from the consultation process described in section 101(b)(8) , including a description of the immigrant integration challenges and opportunities facing States and units of local government. +:(ii) Recommendations on the effects of pending legislation and executive branch policy proposals related to immigration. +:(iii) Suggestions for changes to Federal programs or policies that have a negative impact on new immigrants and local communities with growing immigrant populations, in comparison to the general population. +:(iv) Recommendations on legislative solutions to promote immigrant integration. + +=====(B) Reporting Deadline– ===== + + + +======(i) Report required– ====== + +Except as provided in clause (ii) , the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]shall submit a report required by subparagraph (A) not later than 18 months after the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]is fully operational and every two years thereafter. + +======(ii) Exception– ====== + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Task Force]]is not required to submit a report described in clause (i) if the total number of aliens issued immigrant visas or granted permanent residence under section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1151 8 U.S.C. 1151] ), including individuals subject and not subject to numerical limitations for admission, is less than 500,000 at any time during a period of two years ending on the required submission date of such report pursuant to clause (i) . + +==Sec. 103. Authorization of appropriations== + + In addition to any amounts otherwise made available to the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Office]], there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title . + +==Title II— Grants== + + + +==Sec. 201. Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grants== + + + +===(a) Authorization– === + +The [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services]], in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]], shall award Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance grants to eligible entities. + +===(b) Eligibility– === + +An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a unit of local government, private organization, community-based organization, or not-for-profit organization— +:(1) that provides authorized direct legal assistance to immigrants to the United States; and +:(2) that submits to the [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services]]an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as such [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director]], in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]], may reasonably require. + +===(c) Use of funds– === + + + +====(1) In General– ==== + +Funds awarded under this section may be used to provide to an eligible non-citizen legal assistance relating to the immigration status of such non-citizen, or related services. Such assistance may include— +:(A) screening to assess the eligibility of a prospective applicant seeking a change in immigration status; +:(B) completing immigration applications; +:(C) gathering proof of identification, employment, residence, and tax payment; +:(D) gathering proof of relationships to eligible family members; +:(E) applying for any waivers for which an applicant and qualifying family members may be eligible; and +:(F) advising an applicant on the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship. + +====(2) Immigrants eligible for assistance– ==== + +A non-citizen is eligible to receive the assistance described in paragraph (1) if such non-citizen is— +:(A) seeking to become a permanent resident or naturalized citizen; or +:(B) seeking relief from removal and authorization to remain in the United States lawfully and permanently. + +===(d) Priority– === + +In awarding grants under this section, priority shall be given to— +:(1) entities that demonstrate intent to use grant funds to serve individuals living in a State with a foreign-born population of not less than 5 percent that has experienced an increase that is higher than the national average in the population of non-citizen residents during the most recent 10-year period, based on data compiled by the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Office of Immigration Statistics]]or the [[w:Bureau of the Census|United States Census Bureau]], or units of local government located within such State; or +:(2) entities that demonstrate intent to use grant funds to serve individuals living in any of the 10 States with the highest number of non-citizen residents, based on data compiled by the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Office of Immigration Statistics]]or the [[w:Bureau of the Census|United States Census Bureau]], or units of local government located within such State. + +===(e) Certification– === + +In order to receive a payment under this section, a participating entity shall submit to the [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services]]a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by the entity are consistent with this section and meet all necessary criteria determined by the [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services]]in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]]. + +===(f) Annual report and evaluation– === + +Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives grant funds under this section, the entity shall submit to the [[w:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services|Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services]]the following: +:(1) A report that describes— +::(A) the activities undertaken by the entity that were funded entirely or partially by the grant funds; +::(B) the geographic area or areas served by the grant funds; +::(C) an estimate of the number of non-citizens living in the jurisdiction or service area of the entity, which demonstrates that the entity made a reasonable effort to determine such number; +::(D) the number of non-citizens receiving assistance that was funded entirely or partially by grant funds received by the entity; and +::(E) the primary languages spoken in the jurisdiction or service area of the entity. +:(2) An evaluation of any program of the entity using grant funds under this section, including an assessment of— +::(A) the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program; +::(B) the future needs of immigrants to the United States; and +::(C) the future needs of States and units of local government related to immigrant integration. + +===(g) State defined– === + +In this section, the term“State”means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. + +===(h) Effective period– === + +This section shall be in effect for a period of 10 fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2016. + +==Sec. 202. Integration Success Grants== + + + +===(a) Grants Authorized– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Education|Secretary of Education]], the [[w:United States Department of Labor|Secretary of Labor]], and the [[w:Department of Health and Human Services|Secretary of Health and Human Services]], in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]](in this section referred to as the“Director”), may jointly provide grants on a competitive basis to improve the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of immigrants and their children. + +===(b) Eligibility– === + +An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a State, or a unit of local government working in partnership with a not-for-profit organization or community-based organization, that submits to the Secretaries an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretaries, in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]], may reasonably require, which may include— +:(1) a proposal outlining the methods the entity intends to use to effectively carry out the activities funded by the grant; +:(2) a sociodemographic profile of non-citizens living within the jurisdiction or service area of the entity; and +:(3) a description of opportunities and challenges in improving the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of immigrants. + +===(c) Use of Funds– === + +An entity awarded a grant under this section may use the grant funds— +:(1) to expand access to, and improve the quality of, programs supporting the economic advancement of immigrants in areas that include financial literacy, small business development, employment navigation, and training opportunities; +:(2) to expand programs that provide basic adult education and contextualized English language skills that improve the literacy, numeracy, workforce skills, and educational attainment of immigrants over the age of 18; +:(3) to expand access to programs that assist immigrants in obtaining recognized postsecondary credentials or employment, or in building measurable skills to lead to the attainment of an industry-recognized credential or certificate; and +:(4) to educate immigrants about United States history, civics, citizenship rights and responsibilities, democracy, opportunities to engage in the civic life of their community, unit of local government, and State, and the navigation of local systems that support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of individuals and families. + +===(d) Priority– === + +In awarding grants under this section, priority shall be given to— +:(1) an entity that uses not less than ten percent of matching funds from non-Federal sources; +:(2) an entity that collaborates with at least one public or private entity to carry out a comprehensive plan to improve the coordination of relevant immigrant integration services and accelerate the integration progress; and +:(3) a State— +::(A) that has a foreign born population of not less than 5 percent and that has experienced an increase in non-citizen residents that is higher than the national average during the most recent 10-year period, based on data compiled by the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Office of Immigration Statistics]]or the [[w:Bureau of the Census|United States Census Bureau]], or a unit of local government located within such State; or +::(B) that is one of the 10 States with the highest number of non-citizen residents, based on data compiled by the [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Office of Immigration Statistics]]or the [[w:Bureau of the Census|United States Census Bureau]], or a unit of local government located within such State. + +===(e) Certification– === + +In order to receive a payment under this section, a participating entity shall provide the Secretaries with a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by the entity are consistent with this section and meet all necessary criteria determined by the Secretaries in consultation with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]]. + +===(f) Annual report and evaluation– === + +Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives a grant under this section, such entity shall submit to the Secretaries the following: +:(1) A report that describes— +::(A) the activities undertaken by the entity; +::(B) the geographic area or areas served by the grant funds; and +::(C) a description of the sociodemographic characteristics of individuals served by the grant funds; and +:(2) An evaluation of any program of the entity that receives grant funds, including an assessment of— +::(A) the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program; +::(B) the future needs of immigrants to the United States; and +::(C) the future needs of States and units of local government related to immigrant integration. + +===(g) Annual report to States– === + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]]shall inform each State annually of the amount of funds available to such State under this section. + +===(h) State defined– === + +In this section, the term“State”means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. + +===(i) Effective period– === + +This section shall be in effect for a period of 10 fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2016. + +==Sec. 203. Integration Success Fund== + + + +===(a) In General– === + +There is established in the Treasury an account known as the“Integration Success Fund”. + +===(b) Authorization of appropriations– === + + There are authorized to be appropriated to the Integration Success Fund such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title . + +===(c) Gifts, bequests, and devises– === + +The [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]]may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of awarding grants established under sections 201 and 202 . Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the Integration Success Fund established by subsection (a) and shall be available for disbursement to eligible entities in accordance with this title. + +==Title III— English Language Learning== + + + +==Sec. 301. Waiver of English requirement for senior new Americans== + + Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1423 8 U.S.C. 1423] )is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: + +
+:(b) The requirements under subsection (a) shall not apply to any person who— +::(1) is unable to comply with such requirements because of physical or mental disability, including developmental or intellectual disability; or +::(2) on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section 334 — +:::(A) is older than 65 years of age; and +:::(B) has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 5 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence. +:(c) The requirement under subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any person who, on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section 334 — +::(1) is older than 50 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 20 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; +::(2) is older than 55 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 15 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or +::(3) is older than 60 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 10 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence. +:(d) The [[w:Department of Homeland Security|Secretary of Homeland Security]]may waive, on a case-by-case basis, the requirement under subsection (a)(2) on behalf of any person who, on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under section 334 — +::(1) is older than 60 years of age; and +::(2) has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 10 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence. . +
+ + +==Title IV— Rulemaking== + + + +==Sec. 401. Rulemaking requirement== + + + +===(a) In General– === + +Subject to subsection (b) , not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each person or persons responsible for carrying out a provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall promulgate regulations to carry out such provision. + +===(b) Consultation with National Office of New Americans– === + +For each provision of this Act for which the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director of the National Office of New Americans]]is not the person responsible for carrying out such provision, the responsible person or persons shall consult with the [[w:Executive Office of the President|Director]]in promulgating the regulations described in subsection (a) . +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5035ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5035ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0087e6a51 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5035ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,509 @@ +{{header + | author = Larry Bucshon + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 09 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5035}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 ( H.R. 5035; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5035 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5035}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 9, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Larry Bucshon|Mr. Bucshon]](for himself, +[[w:Lamar S. Smith|Mr. Smith of Texas]], and +[[w:Chris Collins (American politician)|Mr. Collins of New York]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology|Committee on Science, Space, and Technology]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Short title= + +This Act may be cited as the“ NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 ”. + +=Sec. 2. Authorization of appropriations= + + + +==(a) Fiscal year 2014– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + + There are authorized to be appropriated to the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary of Commerce]] $850,000,000 for the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|National Institute of Standards and Technology]] for fiscal year 2014. + +===(2) Specific allocations– === + +Of the amount authorized by paragraph (1) — +:(A) $651,000,000 shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; +:(B) $56,000,000 shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities; and +:(C) $143,000,000 shall be for industrial technology services activities, of which $128,000,000 shall be for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278k 15 U.S.C. 278k]and[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278l 278l]). + +==(b) Fiscal year 2015– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + + There are authorized to be appropriated to the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary of Commerce]] $855,800,000 for the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|National Institute of Standards and Technology]] for fiscal year 2015. + +===(2) Specific allocations– === + +Of the amount authorized by paragraph (1) — +:(A) $670,500,000 shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; +:(B) $55,300,000 shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities; and +:(C) $130,000,000 shall be for industrial technology services activities, of which $130,000,000 shall be for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program under sections 25 and 26 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278k 15 U.S.C. 278k]and[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278l 278l]). + +=Sec. 3. Standards and conformity assessment= + + Section 2 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/272 15 U.S.C. 272] )is amended— +:(1) in subsection (b) — +::(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) , by striking“authorized to take”and inserting“authorized to serve as the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]’s principal adviser on standards policy pertaining to the Nation’s technological competitiveness and innovation ability and to take”; +::(B) in paragraph (3) , by striking“compare standards”and all that follows through“Federal Government”and inserting“facilitate standards-related information sharing and cooperation between Federal agencies”; and +::(C) in paragraph (13) , by striking“Federal, State, and local”and all that follows through“private sector”and inserting“technical standards activities and conformity assessment activities of Federal, State, and local governments with private sector”; and +:(2) in subsection (c) — +::(A) in paragraph (21) , by striking“and”after the semicolon; +::(B) by redesignating paragraph (22) as paragraph (24) ; and +::(C) by inserting after paragraph (21) the following: + +
+:::(22) participate in and support scientific and technical conferences; +:::(23) perform pre-competitive measurement science and technology research in partnership with institutions of higher education and industry to promote United States industrial competitiveness; and . +
+ + +=Sec. 4. Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology= + + Section 10 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278 15 U.S.C. 278] )is amended— +:(1) in subsection (a) — +::(A) by striking“15 members”and inserting“not fewer than 11 members”; +::(B) by striking“at least 10”and inserting“at least two-thirds”; and +::(C) by adding at the end the following:“The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Committee]]may consult with the National Research Council in making recommendations regarding general policy for the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]].”; and +:(2) in subsection (h)(1) , by striking“, including the Program established under section 28,”. + +=Sec. 5. Police and security authority= + + Section 15 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278e 15 U.S.C. 278e] )is amended— +:(1) by striking“of the Government; and”and inserting“of the Government;”; and +:(2) by striking“United States Code.”and inserting“United States Code; and (i) for the protection of [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]buildings and other plant facilities, equipment, and property, and of employees, associates, visitors, or other persons located therein or associated therewith, notwithstanding any other provision of law.”. + +=Sec. 6. Education and outreach= + +The National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/271 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.] )is amended by striking sections 18 , 19 , and 19A and inserting the following: + +
+ +=Sec. 18. Education and outreach= + + + +==(a) In general– == + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]may support, promote, and coordinate activities and efforts to enhance public awareness and understanding of measurement sciences, standards, and technology by the general public, industry, and academia in support of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]’s mission. + +==(b) Research fellowships– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]may award research fellowships and other forms of financial and logistical assistance, including direct stipend awards, to— +:(A) students at institutions of higher education within the United States who show promise as present or future contributors to the mission of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]; and +:(B) United States citizens for research and technical activities of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]. + +===(2) Selection– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall select persons to receive such fellowships and assistance on the basis of ability and of the relevance of the proposed work to the mission and programs of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]. + +===(3) Definition– === + +For the purposes of this subsection, financial and logistical assistance includes, notwithstanding[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/1345 section 1345of title 31, United States Code], or any contrary provision of law, temporary housing and local transportation to and from the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]facilities. + +==(c) Post-Doctoral fellowship program– == + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall establish and conduct a post-doctoral fellowship program, subject to the availability of appropriations, that shall include not fewer than 20 fellows per fiscal year. In evaluating applications for fellowships under this subsection, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall give consideration to the goal of promoting the participation of underrepresented students in research areas supported by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]. . +
+ + +=Sec. 7. Programmatic planning report= + + Section 23(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278i 15 U.S.C. 278i(d)] )is amended by adding at the end the following:“The 3-year programmatic planning document shall also describe how the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]is addressing recommendations from the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology]]established under section 10 .”. + +=Sec. 8. Assessments by the National Research Council= + + + +==(a) National Academy of Sciences review– == + +Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology]]shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a single, comprehensive review of the Institute’s laboratory programs. The review shall— +:(1) assess the technical merits and scientific caliber of the research conducted at the laboratories; +:(2) examine the strengths and weaknesses of the 2010 laboratory reorganization on the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]’s ability to fulfill its mission; +:(3) evaluate how cross-cutting research and development activities are planned, coordinated, and executed across the laboratories; and +:(4) assess how the laboratories are engaging industry, including the incorporation of industry need, into the research goals and objectives of the Institute. + +==(b) Additional assessments– == + + Section 24 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278j 15 U.S.C. 278j] )is amended to read as follows: + +
+ +==Sec. 24. Assessments by the National Research Council== + + + +===(a) In general– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]shall contract with the National Research Council to perform and report on assessments of the technical quality and impact of the work conducted at [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]laboratories. + +===(b) Schedule– === + +Two laboratories shall be assessed under subsection (a) each year, and each laboratory shall be assessed at least once every 3 years. + +===(c) Summary report– === + +Beginning in the year after the first assessment is conducted under subsection (a) , and once every two years thereafter, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]shall contract with the National Research Council to prepare a report that summarizes the findings common across the individual assessment reports. + +===(d) Additional assessments– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]], at the discretion of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]], also may contract with the National Research Council to conduct additional assessments of Institute programs and projects that involve collaboration across the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]laboratories and centers and assessments of selected scientific and technical topics. + +===(e) Consultation with Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology– === + +The National Research Council may consult with the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology]]established under section 10 in performing the assessments under this section. + +===(f) Reports– === + +Not later than 30 days after the completion of each assessment, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]shall transmit the report on such assessment to the [[w:United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology|Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation|Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate]]. . +
+ + +=Sec. 9. Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership= + + Section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278k 15 U.S.C. 278k] )is amended to read as follows: + +
+ +=Sec. 25. Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership= + + + +==(a) Establishment and purpose– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]], through the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]and, if appropriate, through other officials, shall provide assistance for the creation and support of manufacturing extension centers, to be known as the“Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers”, for the transfer of manufacturing technology and best business practices (in this Act referred to as the“Centers”). The program under this section shall be known as the“Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership”. + +===(2) Affiliations– === + +Such Centers shall be affiliated with any United States-based public or nonprofit institution or organization, or group thereof, that applies for and is awarded financial assistance under this section. + +===(3) Objective– === + +The objective of the Centers is to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance in United States manufacturing through— +:(A) the transfer of manufacturing technology and techniques developed at the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]to Centers and, through them, to manufacturing companies throughout the United States; +:(B) the participation of individuals from industry, institutions of higher education, State governments, other Federal agencies, and, when appropriate, the Institute in cooperative technology transfer activities; +:(C) efforts to make new manufacturing technology and processes usable by United States-based small and medium-sized companies; +:(D) the active dissemination of scientific, engineering, technical, and management information about manufacturing to industrial firms, including small and medium-sized manufacturing companies; +:(E) the utilization, when appropriate, of the expertise and capability that exists in Federal laboratories other than the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]; +:(F) the provision to community colleges and area career and technical education schools of information about the job skills needed in small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the regions they serve; and +:(G) promoting and expanding certification systems offered through industry, associations, and local colleges, when appropriate. + +==(b) Activities– == + +The activities of the Centers shall include— +:(1) the establishment of automated manufacturing systems and other advanced production technologies, based on Institute-supported research, for the purpose of demonstrations and technology transfer; +:(2) the active transfer and dissemination of research findings and Center expertise to a wide range of companies and enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized manufacturers; and +:(3) the facilitation of collaborations and partnerships between small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and community colleges and area career and technical education schools to help such colleges and schools better understand the specific needs of manufacturers and to help manufacturers better understand the skill sets that students learn in the programs offered by such colleges and schools. + +==(c) Operations– == + + + +===(1) Financial support– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]may provide financial support to any Center created under subsection (a) . The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]may not provide to a Center more than 50 percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to create and maintain such Center. + +===(2) Regulations– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]shall implement, review, and update the sections of the Code of Federal Regulations related to this section at least once every 3 years. + +===(3) Application– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Any nonprofit institution, or consortium thereof, or State or local government, may submit to the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]an application for financial support under this section, in accordance with the procedures established by the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]. + +====(B) Cost sharing– ==== + +In order to receive assistance under this section, an applicant for financial assistance under subparagraph (A) shall provide adequate assurances that non-Federal assets obtained from the applicant and the applicant’s partnering organizations will be used as a funding source to meet not less than 50 percent of the costs incurred. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the costs incurred means the costs incurred in connection with the activities undertaken to improve the competitiveness, management, productivity, and technological performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. + +====(C) Agreements with other entities– ==== + +In meeting the 50 percent requirement, it is anticipated that a Center will enter into agreements with other entities such as private industry, institutions of higher education, and State governments to accomplish programmatic objectives and access new and existing resources that will further the impact of the Federal investment made on behalf of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. + +====(D) Legal rights– ==== + +Each applicant under subparagraph (A) shall also submit a proposal for the allocation of the legal rights associated with any invention which may result from the proposed Center’s activities. + +===(4) Merit review– === + +The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]shall subject each such application to merit review. In making a decision whether to approve such application and provide financial support under this section, the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]shall consider, at a minimum, the following: +:(A) The merits of the application, particularly those portions of the application regarding technology transfer, training and education, and adaptation of manufacturing technologies to the needs of particular industrial sectors. +:(B) The quality of service to be provided. +:(C) Geographical diversity and extent of service area. +:(D) The percentage of funding and amount of in-kind commitment from other sources. + +===(5) Evaluation– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Each Center that receives financial assistance under this section shall be evaluated during its third year of operation by an evaluation panel appointed by the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]. + +====(B) Composition– ==== + +Each such evaluation panel shall be composed of private experts, none of whom shall be connected with the involved Center, and Federal officials. + +====(C) Chair– ==== + +An official of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]shall chair the panel. + +====(D) Performance measurement– ==== + +Each evaluation panel shall measure the involved Center’s performance against the objectives specified in this section. + +====(E) Positive evaluation– ==== + +If the evaluation is positive, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Secretary]]may provide continued funding through the sixth year. + +====(F) Probation– ==== + +The [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]shall not provide funding unless the Center has received a positive evaluation. A Center that has not received a positive evaluation by the evaluation panel shall be notified by the panel of the deficiencies in its performance and shall be placed on probation for one year, after which time the panel shall reevaluate the Center. If the Center has not addressed the deficiencies identified by the panel, or shown a significant improvement in its performance, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the Center or may close the Center. + +====(G) Additional financial support– ==== + +After the sixth year, a Center may receive additional financial support under this section if it has received a positive evaluation through an independent review, under procedures established by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Institute]]. + +====(H) Eight-year review– ==== + +A Center shall undergo an independent review in the 8th year of operation. Each evaluation panel shall measure the Center’s performance against the objectives specified in this section. A Center that has not received a positive evaluation as a result of an independent review shall be notified by the Program of the deficiencies in its performance and shall be placed on probation for one year, after which time the Program shall reevaluate the Center. If the Center has not addressed the deficiencies identified by the review, or shown a significant improvement in its performance, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the Center or may close the Center. + +====(I) Recompetition– ==== + +If a recipient of a Center award has received financial assistance for 10 consecutive years, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the Center consistent with the plan required in this Act. Incumbent Center operators in good standing shall be eligible to compete for the new award. + +====(J) Reports– ==== + + + +=====(i) Plan– ===== + +Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 , the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall transmit to the [[w:United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology|Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation|Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate]]a plan as to how the Institute will conduct reviews, assessments, and reapplication competitions under this paragraph. + +=====(ii) Independent assessment– ===== + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall contract with an independent organization to perform an assessment of the implementation of the reapplication competition process under this paragraph within 3 years after the transmittal of the report under clause (i) . The organization conducting the assessment under this clause may consult with the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]. + +=====(iii) Comparison of centers– ===== + +Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 , the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall transmit to the [[w:United States House Committee on Science, Space and Technology|Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation|Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate]]a report providing information on the first and second years of operations for centers operating from new competitions or recompetition as compared to longstanding centers. The report shall provide detail on the engagement in services provided by Centers and the characteristics of services provided, including volume and type of services, so that the Committees can evaluate whether the cost-sharing ratio has an effect on the services provided at Centers. + +===(6) Patent rights– === + +The provisions of chapter 18of title 35, United States Code, shall apply, to the extent not inconsistent with this section, to the promotion of technology from research by Centers under this section except for contracts for such specific technology extension or transfer services as may be specified by statute or by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]. + +===(7) Protection of Center client confidential information– === + + [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/552 Section 552of title 5, United States Code], shall apply to the following information obtained by the Federal Government on a confidential basis in connection with the activities of any participant involved in the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership: +:(A) Information on the business operation of any participant in a Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program or of a client of a Center. +:(B) Trade secrets possessed by any client of a Center. + +===(8) Advisory boards– === + +Each Center’s advisory boards shall institute a conflict of interest policy, approved by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]], that ensures the Board represents local small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Center’s region. Board Members may not serve as a vendor or provide services to the Center, nor may they serve on more than one Center’s oversight board simultaneously. + +==(d) Acceptance of funds– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +In addition to such sums as may be appropriated to the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]and [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]to operate the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]and [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]also may accept funds from other Federal departments and agencies and, under section 2(c)(7) , from the private sector for the purpose of strengthening United States manufacturing. + +===(2) Allocation of funds– === + + + +====(A) Funds accepted from other Federal departments or agencies– ==== + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall determine whether funds accepted from other Federal departments or agencies shall be counted in the calculation of the Federal share of capital and annual operating and maintenance costs under subsection (c) . + +====(B) Funds accepted from the private sector– ==== + +Funds accepted from the private sector under section 2(c)(7) , if allocated to a Center, may not be considered in the calculation of the Federal share under subsection (c) of this section. + +==(e) MEP Advisory Board– == + + + +===(1) Establishment– === + +There is established within the Institute a [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board]](in this subsection referred to as the“MEP Advisory Board”). + +===(2) Membership– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall consist of not fewer than 10 members broadly representative of stakeholders, to be appointed by the Director. At least 2 members shall be employed by or on an advisory board for the Centers, at least 1 member shall represent a community college, and at least 5 other members shall be from United States small businesses in the manufacturing sector. No member shall be an employee of the Federal Government. + +====(B) Term– ==== + +Except as provided in subparagraph (C) or (D) , the term of office of each member of the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall be 3 years. + +====(C) Vacancies– ==== + +Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. + +====(D) Serving consecutive terms– ==== + +Any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of service on the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall thereafter be ineligible for appointment during the one-year period following the expiration of the second such term. + +===(3) Meetings– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall meet not less than 2 times annually and shall provide to the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]— +:(A) advice on Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs, plans, and policies; +:(B) assessments of the soundness of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership plans and strategies; and +:(C) assessments of current performance against Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program plans. + +===(4) Federal Advisory Committee Act applicability– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +In discharging its duties under this subsection, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall function solely in an advisory capacity, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act . + +====(B) Exception– ==== + + Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]. + +===(5) Report– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]shall transmit an annual report to the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]]for transmittal to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]within 30 days after the submission to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]of the [[w:Executive Office of the President|President]]’s annual budget request in each year. Such report shall address the status of the program established pursuant to this section and comment on the relevant sections of the programmatic planning document and updates thereto transmitted to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]under subsections (c) and (d) of section 23 . + +==(f) Competitive Grant Program– == + + + +===(1) Establishment– === + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, under this section and section 26 , a program of competitive awards among participants described in paragraph (2) for the purposes described in paragraph (3) . + +===(2) Participants– === + +Participants receiving awards under this subsection shall be the Centers, or a consortium of such Centers. + +===(3) Purpose– === + +The purpose of the program under this subsection is to add capabilities to the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, including the development of projects to solve new or emerging manufacturing problems as determined by the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]], in consultation with the Director of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]], and small and medium-sized manufacturers. One or more themes for the competition may be identified, which may vary from year to year, depending on the needs of manufacturers and the success of previous competitions. Centers may be reimbursed for costs incurred under the program. + +===(4) Applications– === + +Applications for awards under this subsection shall be submitted in such manner, at such time, and containing such information as the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall require, in consultation with the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]. + +===(5) Selection– === + +Awards under this subsection shall be peer reviewed and competitively awarded. The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall endeavor to have broad geographic diversity among selected proposals. The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall select proposals to receive awards that will— +:(A) improve the competitiveness of industries in the region in which the Center or Centers are located; +:(B) create jobs or train newly hired employees; and +:(C) promote the transfer and commercialization of research and technology from institutions of higher education, national laboratories, and nonprofit research institutes. + +===(6) Program contribution– === + +Recipients of awards under this subsection shall not be required to provide a matching contribution. + +===(7) Global marketplace projects– === + +In making awards under this subsection, the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]], in consultation with the [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|MEP Advisory Board]]and the [[w:United States Department of Commerce|Secretary]], may take into consideration whether an application has significant potential for enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized United States manufacturers in the global marketplace. + +===(8) Duration– === + +Awards under this subsection shall last no longer than 3 years. + +==(g) Evaluation of obstacles unique to small manufacturers– == + +The [[w:National Institute of Standards and Technology|Director]]shall— +:(1) evaluate obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers that prevent such manufacturers from effectively competing in the global market; +:(2) implement a comprehensive plan to train the Centers to address such obstacles; and +:(3) facilitate improved communication between the Centers to assist such manufacturers in implementing appropriate, targeted solutions to such obstacles. + +==(h) Definitions– == + +In this section— +:(1) the term“area career and technical education school”has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/2302 20 U.S.C. 2302] ); and +:(2) the term community college means an institution of higher education (as defined under section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/1001 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)] )) at which the highest degree that is predominately awarded to students is an associate’s degree. . +
+ + +=Sec. 10. Elimination of obsolete reports= + + + +==(a) Enterprise integration standardization and implementation activities report– == + + Section 3 of the Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278g–5 15 U.S.C. 278g–5] )is amended— +:(1) by striking subsection (c) ; and +:(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d) , respectively. + +==(b) TIP Reports– == + + Section 28 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278n 15 U.S.C. 278n] )is amended— +:(1) by striking subsection (g) ; and +:(2) in subsection (k) , by striking paragraph (5) . + +=Sec. 11. Modifications to grants and cooperative agreements= + + Section 8(a) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/3706 15 U.S.C. 3706(a)] )is amended by striking“The total amount of any such grant or cooperative agreement may not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the program.”. + +=Sec. 12. Information systems standards consultation= + + Section 20(c)(1) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/278g–3 15 U.S.C. 278g–3(c)(1)] )is amended by striking“the National Security Agency,”. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5039ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5039ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ee671411e --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5039ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,156 @@ +{{header + | author = Ann Kirkpatrick + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 09 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5039}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To make technical amendments to Public Law 93–531 , and for other purposes. ( H.R. 5039; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5039 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To make technical amendments to Public Law 93–531 , and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5039}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 9, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Ann Kirkpatrick|Mrs. Kirkpatrick]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Natural Resources|Committee on Natural Resources]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To make technical amendments to[[Public Law -|Public Law 93–531]], and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Navajo reservation boundary clarification= + + Subsection (b) of section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–10 25 U.S.C. 640d–10(b)] )is amended— +:(1) by striking“present boundary of the Navajo Reservation”and inserting“trust lands of the Navajo Tribe, including the bands of the Navajo Tribe, as of January 1, 2014”; and +:(2) by striking“present boundary of the reservation”and inserting“trust lands of the Navajo Tribe, including the bands of the Navajo Tribe, as of January 1, 2014”. + +=Sec. 2. Reselection of lands to correct surveying error= + + Section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–10 25 U.S.C. 640d–10] )is amended by adding at the end the following: + +
+:(j) The Navajo Tribe shall have the right to deselect not more than 757 acres of the land selected under this section as of January 1, 2014, whether or not that land has already been taken into trust by the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]. Trust land deselected by the Navajo Tribe shall be taken out of trust and shall be administered by the [[w:Bureau of Land Management|Bureau of Land Management]]. The Navajo Tribe shall then have the right to reselect up to the same amount of land that is deselected and returned, in accordance with the provisions of this section. . +
+ + +=Sec. 3. Fair rental value payments report= + +Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]]shall submit a report to the [[w:United States House Committee on Natural Resources|Committee on Natural Resources in the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs|Committee on Indian Affairs in the Senate]]a report that contains the following: +:(1) The dates that the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]rendered initial rental decisions on annual rents owed by the Navajo Tribe to the Hopi Tribe pursuant to section 16(a) of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–15 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a)] )for each of years 2001 through 2013, including an explanation for any delay longer than 12 months after the end of any year during that period. +:(2) The current status of all rental determinations for each of years 2001 through 2013, and, to the extent appeals are pending with the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]], where these appeals are pending, and how long such appeals have been pending at that locale. +:(3) To the extent that rental determinations have been delayed, the role, if any, in the delay that has been the result of contracts with the [[w:Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]]related to a contract under the Indian Self-Determination Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/450f 25 U.S.C. 450f] ). +:(4) What contract provisions, if any, have been included in any contract under the Indian Self-Determination Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/450f 25 U.S.C. 450f] )between the [[w:Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]]and any contractor to ensure that the contractor’s performance of those functions which are otherwise the obligations of the [[w:Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]]to carry out the requirements of section 16(a) of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–15 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a)] )is free from conflicts of interest as required by part 900.231 through part 900.236 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations. +:(5) The total amount that the Navajo Tribe has paid as rent and interest pursuant to section 16(a) of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–15 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a)] ), including the amount of prejudgment interest paid by the Navajo Tribe and the amount of post-judgment interest paid by the Navajo Tribe. +:(6) A plan to bring initial rental determinations current through the 2014 year as of April 1, 2015. +:(7) A plan to ensure that, beginning on April 1, 2016, all annual rental determinations are completed and delivered to the Navajo Tribe and the Hopi Tribe on or before April 1 of each year. + +=Sec. 4. Navajo Tribe Sovereignty Empowerment Demonstration Project= + + + +==(a) Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones– == + +The Navajo Tribe shall have the authority to designate up to 150,000 acres within one or more of the following, which shall be designated as Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones: +:(1) All lands selected by the Navajo Tribe pursuant to section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–10 25 U.S.C. 640d–10]). +:(2) The lands within that portion of the Navajo Reservation lying west of the Executive Order Reservation of 1882 and bounded on the north and south by westerly extensions, to the reservation line, of the northern and southern boundaries of said Executive Order Reservation (formerly known as the“Bennett Freeze”area). +:(3) All lands partitioned to the Navajo Tribe pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–2..640d-3 25 U.S.C. 640d–2 and 640d–3]). + +==(b) Applicability of certain laws– == + +Within the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones, the following laws are waived with regard to renewable energy development, housing development, public and community facilities, and infrastructure development (such as water and wastewater development, roads, transmission lines, gas lines, and rights-of-way): +:(1) The Wilderness Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1131 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.] ). +:(2) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/4321 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.] ). +:(3) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1531 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.] ). +:(4) The National Historic Preservation Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/470 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.] ). +:(5) [[Public Law 86-523|Public Law 86–523]] ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/469 16 U.S.C. 469 et seq.] ). +:(6) The Act of June 8, 1906 (commonly known as the “ Antiquities Act of 1906 ”( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/431 16 U.S.C. 431 et seq.] )). +:(7) The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/1701 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.] ). +:(8) The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/668dd 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.] ). +:(9) The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/742a 16 U.S.C. 742a et seq.] ). +:(10) The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/661 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.] ). +:(11) Subchapter II of chapter 5, andchapter 7, of title 5, United States Code(commonly known as the“ Administrative Procedure Act ”). +:(12) The National Park Service Organic Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.] ). +:(13) The General Authorities Act of 1970 ( [[Public Law 91-383|Public Law 91–383]] ) ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1a–1 16 U.S.C. 1a–1 et seq.] ). +:(14) Sections 401(7) , 403 , and 404 of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 ( [[Public Law 95-625|Public Law 95–625]] ,92 Stat. 3467). +:(15) The Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1132 16 U.S.C. 1132note]; [[Public Law 101-628|Public Law 101–628]] ). + +==(c) Tribal sovereignty– == + +Nothing in this section supersedes, replaces, negates, or diminishes— +:(1) the laws and regulations of the Navajo Nation which shall remain in full force and effect within the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones; or +:(2) the treaties or other agreements between the United States and the Navajo Tribe. + +==(d) Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement Act– == + +Nothing in this section waives the provisions of the Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d 25 U.S.C. 640d note]). + +==(e) Funding and grants– == + +Nothing in this section negates or diminishes the eligibility of the Navajo Tribe to receive or continue to receive funding and grants under the Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 or any other laws of the United States. + +=Sec. 5. Relinquishment of accommodation agreement and eligibility for relocation benefits= + +The Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d 25 U.S.C. 640dnote])is amended by adding at the end the following: + +
+ +=Sec. 13. Relinquishment of accommodation agreement and eligibility for relocation benefits= + + + +==(a) In general– == + +Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, or the Accommodation Agreement, any Navajo head of household, or the successor thereto if such person is no longer the head of household, that has entered into an Accommodation Agreement shall have the following rights: +:(1) To relinquish that Agreement for up to two years after the effective date of this section. +:(2) After a relinquishment under paragraph (1) , to receive the full relocation benefits to which the Navajo head of household would otherwise have been entitled had the head of household not signed the Accommodation Agreement, including relocation housing, counseling, and other services. In the event that the Navajo head of household is no longer the head of household, the successor thereto shall be entitled to receive the full relocation benefits. + +==(b) Timing– == + +A relinquishment under subsection (a) shall not go into effect until the [[w:Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation|Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation]]provides the full relocation benefits to the Navajo head of household, or successor thereto. . +
+ + +=Sec. 6. Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund= + + Section 32 of [[Public Law 93-531|Public Law 93–531]] ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d–30 25 U.S.C. 640d–30] )is amended— +:(1) in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d-30 subsection (d)]— +::(A) in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d-30 paragraph (2)], by striking“or”; +::(B) in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d-30 paragraph (3)], by striking the period at the end and inserting“, or”; and +::(C) by adding at the end the following: + +
+:::(4) at the discretion of the Navajo Tribe, to use for development in the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones established pursuant to[[Public Law 93-351|section 104]] . ; +
+ +:(2) in the first sentence of[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d-30 subsection (f)], by striking“and the United States has been reimbursed for funds appropriated under subsection (f) of this section”; and +:(3) in[http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/25/640d-30 subsection (g)]— +::(A) in the first sentence, by striking“1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994”and all that follows through the final period and inserting“ 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 .”; and +::(B) by striking the second sentence. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5067ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5067ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ceffb4c73 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5067ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +{{header + | author = William Lacy Clay, Jr. + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 10 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5067}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in the insurance industry. ( H.R. 5067; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5067 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in the insurance industry. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5067}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 10, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:William Lacy Clay, Jr.|Mr. Clay]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Financial Services|Committee on Financial Services]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in the insurance industry. + +=Section 1. Study on insurance steering and redlining= + + + +==(a) Study– == + +The [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Director of the Federal Insurance Office]]shall carry out a study to determine whether the insurance industry is engaging in the illegal practices of insurance steering or redlining. In carrying out such study, the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Director]]shall investigate insurance products, pricing, promotions, and placement of services being offered to consumers in the United States. + +==(b) Report– == + +Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Director]]shall issue a report to the [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]containing— +:(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required undersubsection (a); and +:(2) any legislative recommendations the [[w:United States Department of the Treasury|Director]]may determine appropriate. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5072ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5072ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c557a2ab7 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5072ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1014 @@ +{{header + | author = Peter Welch + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 10 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5072}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act ( H.R. 5072; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5072 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5072}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 10, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Peter Welch|Mr. Welch]](for himself and +[[w:Ben R. Luján|Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico]]) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce|Committee on Energy and Commerce]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Short title= + +This Act may be cited as the“ American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act ”. + +=Sec. 2. Federal renewable electricity standard= + + Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/2601 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.] )is amended by adding after section 609 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/7/918c 7 U.S.C. 918c] )the following: + +
+ +=Sec. 610. Federal renewable electricity standard= + + + +==(a) Findings– == + + [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]finds that— +:(1) 118 countries have national goals for renewable electricity production and 30 States and the District of Columbia have enacted mandatory renewable electricity standards; +:(2) the Federal renewable electricity standard established by this section establishes a market-based policy to create ongoing competition among renewable electricity generators across the United States and provide the greatest quantity of clean electricity for the lowest price; and +:(3) the United States has vast wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal resources that— +::(A) are renewable; +::(B) are dispersed widely across different regions of the United States; and +::(C) can be harnessed to generate a significant share of electricity in the United States. + +==(b) Definitions– == + +In this section: + +===(1) Brownfield site generation facility– === + +The term brownfield site generation facility means a facility that— +:(A) generates renewable electricity; and +:(B) occupies a brownfield site (as that term is defined insection 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9601 42 U.S.C. 9601] )). + +===(2) Distributed renewable generation facility– === + +The term distributed renewable generation facility means a facility that— +:(A) generates renewable electricity; +:(B) primarily serves one or more electric consumers at or near the facility site; and +:(C) has not more than 2 megawatts in capacity. + +===(3) Federal renewable electricity credit– === + +The term Federal renewable electricity credit means a credit, representing 1 megawatt hour of renewable electricity, issued pursuant to subsection (f) . + +===(4) Indian land– === + +The term Indian land means— +:(A) any land within the limits of any Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; +:(B) any land not within the limits of any Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, title to which was on the date of enactment of this section held by— +::(i) the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual; or +::(ii) any Indian tribe or individual subject to restriction by the United States against alienation; +:(C) any dependent Indian community; or +:(D) any land conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/1601 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] )to any Native Corporation (as that term is defined in section 3 of that Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/1602 43 U.S.C. 1602])). + +===(5) Indian tribe– === + +The term Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community (including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/1602 43 U.S.C. 1602]))) that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. + +===(6) Qualified hydropower– === + +The term qualified hydropower means— +:(A) energy produced from increased efficiency achieved, or additions of capacity made, on or after January 1, 2001, at a hydroelectric facility that— +::(i) was placed in service before that date; and +::(ii) does not include additional energy generated as a result of operational changes not directly associated with efficiency improvements or capacity additions; or +:(B) energy produced from generating capacity added to a dam on or after January 1, 2001, if the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]certifies that— +::(i) the dam— +:::(I) was placed in service before the date of enactment of this section; +:::(II) was operated for flood control, navigation, or water supply purposes; and +:::(III) was not producing hydroelectric power prior to the addition of the capacity; and +::(ii) the hydroelectric project installed on the dam— +:::(I) is licensed or is exempt from licensing by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]; +:::(II) is in compliance with— +::::(aa) the terms and conditions of the license or exemption; and +::::(bb) other applicable legal requirements for the protection of environmental quality, including applicable fish passage requirements; and +:::(III) is operated so that the water surface elevation at any given location and time that would have occurred in the absence of the hydroelectric project is maintained, subject to any license or exemption requirements that require changes in water surface elevation for the purpose of improving the environmental quality of the affected waterway. + +===(7) Qualified renewable biomass– === + +The term qualified renewable biomass means renewable biomass that, when combusted, yields, on a weighted-average basis, a 50-percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions (as defined in section 4(a) of theAmerican Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act ) per unit of useful energy, as compared to the operation of a combined cycle natural gas electric generating facility using the most efficient commercially available technology, when calculated over a 20-year life cycle. + +===(8) Renewable biomass– === + +The term renewable biomass means— +:(A) crops, crop byproducts, or crop residues harvested from actively managed or fallow agricultural land that is— +::(i) nonforested; and +::(ii) cleared prior to the date of enactment of this section; +:(B) planted trees, brush, slash, and all residues from an actively managed tree farm located on non-Federal land cleared prior to the date of enactment of this section; +:(C) precommercial-sized thinnings, slash, brush, and residue from milled trees, from forested land that is not— +::(i) old-growth or mature forest; +::(ii) identified under a State natural heritage program as rare, imperiled, or critically imperiled; or +::(iii) Federal land; +:(D) algae; +:(E) nonhazardous plant matter derived from waste— +::(i) including separated yard waste, landscape right-of-way trimmings, or food waste; but +::(ii) not including municipal solid waste, recyclable waste paper, painted, treated or pressurized wood, or wood contaminated with plastic or metals; +:(F) animal waste or animal byproducts, including products of animal waste digesters; +:(G) vegetative matter removed from within 200 yards of any manmade structure or campground; +:(H) slash and precommercial-sized thinnings harvested— +::(i) in environmentally sustainable quantities, as determined by the appropriate Federal land manager; and +::(ii) from National Forest System land or public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/1702 43 U.S.C. 1702] )), other than— +:::(I) components of the National Wilderness Preservation System established under the Wilderness Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/1131 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.]); +:::(II) Wilderness Study Areas, as identified by the [[w:Bureau of Land Management|Bureau of Land Management]]; +:::(III) inventoried roadless areas and all unroaded areas of at least 5,000 acres; +:::(IV) old growth and late seral stands; +:::(V) components of the National Landscape Conservation System administered by the [[w:Bureau of Land Management|Bureau of Land Management]]; and +:::(VI) national monuments; and +:(I) forest thinnings sourced as part of catastrophic wildfire risk mitigation activities. + +===(9) Renewable electricity– === + +The term renewable electricity means electricity generated (including by means of a fuel cell) from a renewable energy resource. + +===(10) Renewable energy resource– === + +The term renewable energy resource means each of the following: +:(A) Wind energy. +:(B) Solar energy. +:(C) Geothermal energy. +:(D) Qualified renewable biomass. +:(E) Biogas derived from qualified renewable biomass. +:(F) Biofuels derived from qualified renewable biomass. +:(G) Qualified hydropower. +:(H) Marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy (as defined in section 632 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/17211 42 U.S.C. 17211] )). +:(I) Landfill gas. + +===(11) Retail electric supplier– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The term retail electric supplier means, for any calendar year, an electric utility that sells not fewer than 1,000,000 megawatt hours of electric energy to electric consumers for purposes other than resale during the preceding calendar year. + +====(B) Inclusions and limitations– ==== + +For purposes of determining whether an electric utility qualifies as a retail electric supplier under subparagraph (A) — +:(i) the sales made by any affiliate of the electric utility to electric consumers, other than sales to lessees or tenants of the affiliate, for purposes other than resale shall be considered to be sales made by the electric utility; and +:(ii) sales made by the electric utility to an affiliate, lessee, or tenant of the electric utility shall not be treated as sales to electric consumers. + +====(C) Affiliate– ==== + +In this paragraph, the term affiliate when used in relation to a person, means another person that directly or indirectly owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, that person, as determined under regulations promulgated by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]. + +===(12) Retail electric supplier's base quantity– === + +The term retail electric supplier's base quantity means the total quantity of electric energy sold by the retail electric supplier, expressed in megawatt hours, to electric customers for purposes other than resale during the relevant calendar year, excluding— +:(A) electricity generated by a hydroelectric facility, other than qualified hydropower; and +:(B) electricity generated by the combustion of municipal solid waste. + +===(13) Retire and retirement– === + +The terms retire and retirement with respect to a Federal renewable electricity credit, means to disqualify the credit for any subsequent use under this section, regardless of whether the use is a sale, transfer, exchange, or submission in satisfaction of a compliance obligation. + +==(c) Annual compliance obligation– == + +Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g) , for each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, not later than March 31 of the following calendar year, each retail electric supplier shall submit to the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]a quantity of Federal renewable electricity credits that is equal to at least the annual target of the retail electric supplier under subsection (e) . + +==(d) Establishment of program– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the requirements of this section. + +===(2) Considerations– === + +In promulgating regulations under paragraph (1) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall, to the maximum extent practicable— +:(A) preserve the integrity and incorporate best practices of existing State and tribal renewable electricity programs; +:(B) rely on existing and emerging State, tribal, or regional tracking systems that issue and track non-Federal renewable electricity credits; and +:(C) cooperate with States and Indian tribes— +::(i) to facilitate coordination between State, tribal, and Federal renewable electricity programs; and +::(ii) to minimize administrative burdens and costs to retail electric suppliers. + +==(e) Annual compliance requirement– == + + + +===(1) Annual targets– === + +For each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, the annual target of a retail electric supplier shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying— +:(A) the required annual percentage for that calendar year under paragraph (2) ; and +:(B) the retail electric supplier's base quantity for that calendar year. + +===(2) Required annual percentage– === + + + +====(A) Calendar years 2015 through 2040– ==== + +Subject to subparagraph (B) , for each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, the required annual percentage shall be as follows: Required annual Year: percentage: 2015 6 2016 7 2017 9 2018 11 2019 13 2020 15 2021 17 2022 19 2023 21 2024 23 2025–2040 25. + +====(B) Increase authorized for calendar years 2026 through 2040– ==== + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]may issue orders increasing the required annual percentage amounts for each of calendar years 2026 through 2040 to reflect the maximum achievable level of renewable electricity generation potential, taking into account regional resource availability, economic feasibility, and technological capability. + +==(f) Federal renewable electricity credits– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + + + +====(A) Issuance; tracking; verification– ==== + +The regulations promulgated under this section shall include provisions governing the issuance, tracking, and verification of Federal renewable electricity credits. + +====(B) Credit ratio– ==== + +Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue to each generator of renewable electricity, 1 Federal renewable electricity credit for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated by the generator after December 31, 2014. + +====(C) Serial number– ==== + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall assign a unique serial number to each Federal renewable electricity credit. + +===(2) Generation from certain State renewable electricity programs– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +If renewable electricity is generated with the support of payments from a retail electric supplier pursuant to a State renewable electricity program (whether through State alternative compliance payments or through payments to a State renewable electricity procurement fund or entity), the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue Federal renewable electricity credits to the retail electric supplier for the portion of the relevant renewable electricity generation that is attributable to payments made by the retail electric supplier, as determined pursuant to regulations promulgated by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]. + +====(B) Remaining portion– ==== + +For any remaining portion of the relevant renewable electricity generation, the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue Federal renewable electricity credits to the generator, as provided in paragraph (1) , except that not more than 1 Federal renewable electricity credit shall be issued for the same megawatt hour of electricity. + +====(C) State guidance– ==== + +In determining how Federal renewable electricity credits will be apportioned among retail electric suppliers and generators under this paragraph, the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall consider information and guidance issued by the applicable one or more States. + +===(3) Certain power sales contracts– === + +Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) , if a generator has sold renewable electricity to a retail electric supplier under a contract for power from a facility placed in service before the date of enactment of this section, and the contract does not provide for the determination of ownership of the Federal renewable electricity credits associated with the generation, the Commission shall issue the Federal renewable electricity credits to the retail electric supplier for the duration of the contract. + +===(4) Credit multipliers– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Except as provided in subparagraph (B) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue— +:(i) not more than 3 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated by a distributed renewable generation facility; +:(ii) not more than 2 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated on Indian land; and +:(iii) not more than 2 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated by a brownfield site generation facility. + +====(B) Adjustment– ==== + +Except as provided in subparagraph (C) , not later than January 1, 2017, and not less frequently than every 4 years thereafter, the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall review the effect of this paragraph on the aggregate quantity of renewable electricity produced under the standard and shall, as necessary and after providing 1 year of notice, reduce the number of Federal renewable electricity credits per megawatt hour issued under this paragraph for any given energy source or facility, but not below one, to ensure that the number is no higher than the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]determines is necessary— +:(i) to incentivize incremental renewable energy generation on Indian land and brownfield sites; and +:(ii) to make distributed renewable generation facilities cost competitive with other sources of renewable electricity generation. + +====(C) Facilities placed in service after enactment– ==== + + + +=====(i) In general– ===== + +For any renewable generation facility placed in service after the date of enactment of this section, subparagraph (B) shall not apply for the first 10 years after the date on which the facility is placed in service. + +=====(ii) Initial period– ===== + +For each year during the 10-year period described in clause (i) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue to the facility the same number of Federal renewable electricity credits per megawatt hour as are issued to that facility in the year in which the facility is placed in service. + +=====(iii) Subsequent period– ===== + +After the 10-year period described in clause (i) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue Federal renewable electricity credits to the facility in accordance with subparagraph (B) . + +===(5) Credits based on qualified hydropower– === + +For purposes of this subsection, the number of Federal renewable electricity credits issued for qualified hydropower shall be calculated— +:(A) based solely on the increase in average annual generation directly resulting from the efficiency improvements or capacity additions described in subsection (a)(6)(A) ; and +:(B) using the same water flow information used to determine a historic average annual generation baseline for the hydroelectric facility, as certified by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]. + +===(6) Generation from mixed renewable and nonrenewable resources– === + +If electricity is generated using both a renewable energy resource and an energy source that is not a renewable energy resource (such as cofiring of renewable biomass and fossil fuel), the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall issue Federal renewable electricity credits based on the proportion of the electricity that is attributable to the renewable energy resource. + +===(7) Prohibition against double-counting– === + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall ensure that— +:(A) no Federal renewable electricity credit is used more than once for compliance with this section; and +:(B) except as provided in paragraph (4) , not more than 1 Federal renewable electricity credit is issued for any megawatt hour of renewable electricity. + +===(8) Trading– === + +The lawful holder of a Federal renewable electricity credit may— +:(A) sell, exchange, or transfer the credit; +:(B) submit the credit for compliance under subsection (c) ; or +:(C) submit the credit for retirement by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]. + +===(9) Banking– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +A Federal renewable electricity credit may be submitted in satisfaction of the compliance obligation under subsection (c) for the compliance year in which the credit was issued or for any of the 3 immediately subsequent compliance years. + +====(B) Retirement– ==== + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall retire any Federal renewable electricity credit that has not been retired by April 2 of the calendar year that is 3 years after the calendar year during which the credit was issued. + +===(10) Retirement– === + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall retire a Federal renewable electricity credit immediately upon submission by the lawful holder of the credit, whether in satisfaction of a compliance obligation under subsection (c) or for another reason. + +==(g) Alternative compliance payments– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +A retail electric supplier may satisfy the requirements of subsection (c) in whole or in part by submitting in accordance with this subsection, in lieu of each Federal renewable electricity credit that would otherwise be due, a payment equal to $50, adjusted for inflation on January 1 of each year following calendar year 2015, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]. + +===(2) Payment to State funds– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, payments made under this subsection shall be made directly to one or more States in which the retail electric supplier sells electric energy, in proportion to the portion of the retail electric supplier's base quantity that is sold within each applicable State, if— +:(i) the payments are deposited directly into a fund of the State treasury established for that purpose; and +:(ii) the State uses the funds in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4) . + +====(B) Noncompliance– ==== + +If the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]determines that a State is in substantial noncompliance with paragraph (3) or (4) , the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall direct that any future alternative compliance payments that would otherwise be paid to the State under this subsection shall instead be paid to the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]and deposited in the Treasury. + +===(3) State use of funds– === + +As a condition of receipt of alternative compliance payments under this subsection, a State shall use the payments exclusively for— +:(A) deploying technologies that generate electricity from renewable energy resources; or +:(B) implementing cost-effective energy efficiency programs to achieve energy savings. + +===(4) Reporting– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +As a condition of receipt of alternative compliance payments pursuant to this subsection, a State shall submit to the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]an annual report, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]], containing a full accounting of the use of the payments, including a detailed description of the activities funded by the payments and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this subsection. + +====(B) Deadline– ==== + +A State shall submit a report under this paragraph— +:(i) not later than 1 year after the date on which the first alternative compliance payment is received; and +:(ii) every 1 year thereafter until all alternative compliance payments are expended. + +==(h) Information collection– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]may require any retail electric supplier, renewable electricity generator, or any other entity that the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]determines appropriate, to provide any information the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]determines appropriate to carry out this section. + +===(2) Failure to submit; false or misleading information– === + +Any entity required to submit information under paragraph (1) that fails to submit the information or submits false or misleading information shall be in violation of this section. + +==(i) Enforcement and judicial review– == + + + +===(1) Failure to submit credits– === + +If any person fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (c) or (g) , the person shall be liable to pay to the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]a civil penalty equal to the product obtained by multiplying— +:(A) double the alternative compliance payment calculated under subsection (g)(1) ; and +:(B) the aggregate quantity of Federal renewable electricity credits or equivalent alternative compliance payments that the person failed to submit in violation of the requirements of subsections (c) and (g) . + +===(2) Enforcement– === + +The [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]shall assess a civil penalty under paragraph (1) in accordance with the procedures described in section 31(d) of the Federal Power Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/823b 16 U.S.C. 823b(d)] ). + +===(3) Violation of requirement of regulations or orders– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Any person who violates or fails or refuses to comply with any requirement of a regulation promulgated or order issued under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty under section 316A(b) of the Federal Power Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/825o–1 16 U.S.C. 825o–1(b)]). + +====(B) Assessment– ==== + +The penalty under subparagraph (A) shall be assessed by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]in the same manner as in the case of a violation referred to in section 316A(b) of that Act . + +===(4) Judicial review– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +Any person aggrieved by a final action taken by the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]under this section, other than the assessment of a civil penalty under paragraphs (1) through (3) , may use the procedures for review described in section 313 of the Federal Power Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/825l 16 U.S.C. 825l ]). + +====(B) Reference– ==== + +For purposes of this paragraph, references to an order in section 313 of that Act shall be considered to refer also to all other final actions of the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]under this section other than the assessment of a civil penalty under paragraphs (1) through (3) . + +==(j) Administration– == + +Nothing in this section— +:(1) diminishes or qualifies any authority of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an Indian tribe— +::(A) to adopt or enforce any law or regulation respecting renewable electricity, including any law or regulation establishing requirements that are more stringent than those established by this section, provided that no such law or regulation may relieve any person of any requirement otherwise applicable under this section; or +::(B) to regulate the acquisition and disposition of Federal renewable electricity credits by retail electric suppliers within the jurisdiction of the State, political subdivision, or Indian tribe, including the authority to require the retail electric supplier to acquire and submit to the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Commission]]for retirement Federal renewable electricity credits in excess of those submitted under this section; or +:(2) affects the application of or the responsibility for compliance with any other provision of law or regulation, including environmental and licensing requirements. + +==(k) Sunset– == + +The authority provided by this section expires on December 31, 2041. . +
+ + +=Sec. 3. Clarifying state authority to adopt renewable energy incentives= + + Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/824a–3 16 U.S.C. 824a–3] )is amended by adding at the end the following: + +
+ +==(o) Clarification of State authority To adopt renewable energy incentives– == + + + +===(1) Definition of State-approved production incentive program– === + +In this subsection, the term State-approved production incentive program means a requirement imposed pursuant to State law or by a State regulatory authority acting within its authority under State law that an electric utility purchase renewable energy (as defined in section 609(a) ) at a specified rate. + +===(2) State authority to adopt renewable energy incentives– === + +Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the Federal Power Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/791a 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] ), a State legislature or regulatory authority may set the rates for a sale of electric energy by a facility generating electric energy from renewable energy sources pursuant to a State-approved production incentive program under which the facility voluntarily participates in the State-approved production incentive program. . +
+ + +=Sec. 4. Guidelines for determining qualified renewable biomass= + + + +==(a) Definitions– == + +In this section: + +===(1) Administrator– === + +The term Administrator means the [[w:United States Environmental Protection Agency|Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency]]. + +===(2) Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions– === + + + +====(A) In general– ==== + +The term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions means the aggregate quantity of greenhouse gas emissions, adjusted to account for the relative global warming potential of the emissions relative to all greenhouse gas emissions. + +====(B) Inclusions– ==== + +For purposes of subparagraph (A) , the term greenhouse gas emissions includes— +:(i) direct emissions; and +:(ii) significant indirect emissions, including from— +::(I) land use changes and temporal changes in forest carbon sequestration; +::(II) biomass harvests, regrowth, and avoided decomposition related to the full fuel lifecycle, including all stages of fuel and feedstock production and distribution; and +::(III) feedstock generation or extraction through the distribution and delivery of the finished fuel to the ultimate consumer. + +==(b) Guidelines– == + +Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the [[w:United States Environmental Protection Agency|Administrator]]shall, recognizing the recommendations of and coordinating with the [[w:United States Environmental Protection Agency|Scientific Advisory Board of the Environmental Protection Agency]]regarding the accounting of biogenic carbon dioxide emissions and after notice and public comment, issue guidelines for calculating lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for renewable biomass (as that term is defined in section 610(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ). + +=Sec. 5. Energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers= + + + +==(a) In general– == + + Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/2601 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.] )(as amended by section 2 ) is amended by adding after section 610 the following: + +
+ +==Sec. 611. Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers== + + + +===(a) Findings– === + + [[w:United States Congress|Congress]]finds that— +:(1) the Federal energy efficiency resource standard established by this section— +::(A) establishes nationwide minimum levels of electricity and natural gas savings to be achieved through utility efficiency programs, building energy codes, appliance standards, and related efficiency measures; and +::(B) rewards energy-saving improvements achieved through— +:::(i) end-use energy efficiency upgrades; +:::(ii) reduced losses in transmission and distribution of energy; and +:::(iii) fuel-switching, to the extent that the switching results in reduced primary energy use; and +:(2) in light of the cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities that exist across the United States in every sector of the economy, retail electricity suppliers, retail natural gas suppliers, and States should— +::(A) consider energy efficiency as a resource in utility planning and procurement activities; and +::(B) seek to achieve all energy efficiency that is available at lower cost than other energy supply options. + +===(b) Definitions– === + +In this section: + +====(1) Affiliate– ==== + +The term affiliate when used in relation to a person, means another person that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership control with, that person, as determined under regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]. + +====(2) ASHRAE, ansi, and iesna– ==== + +The terms ASHRAE , ANSI , and IESNA mean the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, respectively. + +====(3) Base quantity– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term base quantity , with respect to a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier, means, for each calendar year for which a performance standard is established under subsection (d) , the average annual quantity of electricity or natural gas delivered by the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier to retail customers during the 3 calendar years immediately preceding the year that compliance is required under subsection (d)(1) . + +=====(B) Exclusion– ===== + +The term base quantity , with respect to a retail natural gas supplier, does not include natural gas delivered for purposes of electricity generation. + +====(4) CHP savings– ==== + +The term CHP savings means— +:(A) CHP system savings from a combined heat and power system that commences operation after the date of enactment of this section; and +:(B) the increase in CHP system savings from upgrading or replacing, after the date of enactment of this section, a combined heat and power system that commenced operation on or before the date of enactment of this section. + +====(5) CHP system savings– ==== + +The term CHP system savings means the electric output, and the electricity saved due to the mechanical output, of a combined heat and power system, adjusted to reflect any increase in fuel consumption by that system as compared to the fuel that would have been required to produce an equivalent useful thermal energy output in a separate thermal-only system, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]. + +====(6) Codes and standards savings– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term codes and standards savings means a reduction in end-use electricity or natural gas consumption by a retail electricity supplier or in the service territory of a retail natural gas supplier as a result of the adoption and implementation, after the date of enactment of this section, of new or revised appliance and equipment efficiency standards or building energy codes. + +=====(B) Baselines– ===== + +In calculating codes and standards savings under subparagraph (A) — +:(i) the baseline for calculating savings from building codes shall be the more stringent of— +::(I) +:::(aa) the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings; or +:::(bb) the ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1–2007 for commercial buildings; or +::(II) the applicable State building code in effect on the date of enactment of this section; and +:(ii) the baseline for calculating savings from appliance standards shall be the average efficiency of new appliances in the applicable one or more categories prior to the adoption and implementation of the new standard. + +====(7) Combined heat and power system– ==== + +The term combined heat and power system means a system that uses the same energy source both for the generation of electrical or mechanical power and the production of steam or another form of useful thermal energy, if— +:(A) the system meets any requirements relating to efficiency and other operating characteristics that the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]promulgates by regulation; and +:(B) the net wholesale sales of electricity by a facility does not exceed 50 percent of total annual electric generation by the facility. + +====(8) Cost-effective– ==== + +The term cost-effective , with respect to an energy efficiency measure, means that the measure achieves a net present value of economic benefits over the life of the measure, both directly to the energy consumer and to the economy, that is greater than the net present value of the cost of the measure over the life of the measure, both directly to the energy consumer and to the economy, using the societal benefit-cost test calculated using the weighted average utility cost of capital as the discount rate. + +====(9) Customer facility savings– ==== + +The term customer facility savings means a reduction in end-use electricity or natural gas consumption (including waste heat energy savings) at a facility of an end-use consumer of electricity or natural gas served by a retail electricity supplier or natural gas supplier, as compared to— +:(A) in the case of a new facility, consumption at a reference facility of average efficiency; +:(B) in the case of an existing facility, consumption at the facility during a base period of not less than 1 year; +:(C) in the case of new equipment that replaces existing equipment at the end of the useful life of the existing equipment, consumption by new equipment of average efficiency of the same equipment type, except that customer savings under this subparagraph shall not be counted towards customer savings under subparagraph (A) or (B) ; and +:(D) in the case of new equipment that replaces existing equipment with remaining useful life— +::(i) consumption of the existing equipment for the remaining useful life of the equipment; and +::(ii) thereafter, consumption of new equipment of average efficiency. + +====(10) Electricity savings– ==== + +The term electricity savings means reductions in electricity consumption achieved through measures implemented after the date of enactment of this section, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]], that are limited to— +:(A) customer facility savings of electricity, adjusted to reflect any associated increase in fuel consumption at the facility; +:(B) reductions in distribution system losses of electricity achieved by a retail electricity supplier, as compared to losses attributable to new or replacement distribution system equipment of average efficiency, as defined in regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]; +:(C) CHP savings; +:(D) codes and standards savings of electricity; and +:(E) fuel switching energy savings that results in net savings of electricity. + +====(11) Fuel switching energy savings– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term fuel-switching energy savings means net energy savings, calculated in accordance with subparagraph (B) , from end-user switches from 1 energy source to another, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]. + +=====(B) Calculation– ===== + +For purposes of calculating fuel-switching net energy savings— +:(i) electricity use shall be evaluated based on the average quantity of fuel burned at a power plant to provide each kilowatt hour of electricity; +:(ii) electricity and natural gas use shall include losses in the transmission and distribution system; and +:(iii) fuel-switching that is not cost-effective to the end-user shall not be counted. + +====(12) Natural gas savings– ==== + +The term natural gas savings means reductions in natural gas consumption from measures implemented after the date of enactment of this section, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]], that are limited to— +:(A) customer facility savings of natural gas, adjusted to reflect any associated increase in electricity consumption or consumption of other fuels at the facility; +:(B) reductions in leakage, operational losses, and consumption of natural gas fuel to operate a gas distribution system, achieved by a retail natural gas supplier, as compared to similar leakage, losses, and consumption during a base period of not less than 1 year; +:(C) codes and standards savings of natural gas; and +:(D) fuel switching energy savings that results in net savings of natural gas. + +====(13) Power pool– ==== + +The term power pool means an association of two or more interconnected electric systems that have entered into an agreement to coordinate operations and planning for improved reliability and efficiencies, including a Regional Transmission Organization or an Independent System Operator, as determined by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]. + +====(14) Reporting period– ==== + +The term reporting period means— +:(A) calendar year 2015; and +:(B) each successive 2-calendar-year period thereafter. + +====(15) Retail electricity supplier– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term retail electricity supplier means, for any given calendar year, an electric utility that sells not less than 1,000,000 megawatt hours of electric energy to electric consumers for purposes other than resale during the preceding calendar. + +=====(B) Inclusions and limitations– ===== + +For purposes of determining whether an electric utility qualifies as a retail electricity supplier under subparagraph (A) — +:(i) deliveries by any affiliate of an electric utility to electric consumers for purposes other than resale shall be considered to be deliveries by the electric utility; and +:(ii) deliveries by any electric utility to a lessee, tenant, or affiliate of the electric utility shall not be considered to be deliveries to electric consumers. + +====(16) Retail natural gas supplier– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term retail natural gas supplier means, for any given calendar year, a local distribution company (as defined in section 2 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/3301 15 U.S.C. 3301] )), that delivered to natural gas consumers more than 5,000,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas for purposes other than resale during the preceding calendar year. + +=====(B) Inclusions and limitations– ===== + +For purposes of determining whether a person qualifies as a retail natural gas supplier under subparagraph (A) — +:(i) deliveries of natural gas by any affiliate of a local distribution company to consumers for purposes other than resale shall be considered to be deliveries by the local distribution company; and +:(ii) deliveries of natural gas to a lessee, tenant, or affiliate of a local distribution company shall not be considered to be deliveries to natural gas consumers. + +====(17) Third-party efficiency provider– ==== + +The term third-party efficiency provider means any retailer, building owner, energy service company, financial institution or other commercial, industrial or nonprofit entity that is capable of providing electricity savings or natural gas savings in accordance with subsections (e) and (f) . + +====(18) Waste heat energy savings– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The term waste heat energy savings means a reduction in electricity or natural gas consumption that results from a modification of an industrial or commercial system that commenced operation before the date of enactment of this section, in order to recapture electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]. + +=====(B) Inclusion– ===== + +Such savings shall be included as part of customer facility savings. + +===(c) Establishment of program– === + + + +====(1) Regulations– ==== + +Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall, by regulation, establish a program to implement and enforce the requirements of this section, including by— +:(A) establishing measurement and verification procedures and standards under subsection (f) ; +:(B) establishing requirements under which retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers shall— +::(i) demonstrate, document, and report the compliance of the retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers with the performance standards under subsection (d) ; and +::(ii) estimate the impact of the standards on current and future electricity and natural gas use in the service territories of the suppliers; and +:(C) establishing requirements governing applications for, and implementation of, delegated State administration under subsection (h) . + +====(2) Coordination with state programs– ==== + +In establishing and implementing this section, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall, to the maximum extent practicable, preserve the integrity and incorporate best practices of existing State energy efficiency programs. + +===(d) Performance standards– === + + + +====(1) Compliance obligation– ==== + +Not later than May 1 of the calendar year immediately following each reporting period— +:(A) each retail electricity supplier shall submit to the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]a report, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]], demonstrating that the retail electricity supplier has achieved annual electricity savings (adjusted to account for any attrition of savings measures implemented in prior years) in each calendar year that are equal to the applicable percentage, established under paragraph (2) , (3) , or (4) , of the base quantity of the retail electricity supplier; and +:(B) each retail natural gas supplier shall submit to the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]a report, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]], demonstrating that it has achieved cumulative natural gas savings (adjusted to account for any attrition of savings measures implemented in prior years) in each calendar year that are equal to the applicable percentage, established under paragraph (2) , (3) , or (4) , of the base quantity of such retail natural gas supplier, subject to business-as-usual consumption projections calculated in accordance with subsection (f)(1)(P) . + +====(2) Standards for 2015 through 2025– ==== + +For each of calendar years 2015 through 2025, the applicable percentages are as follows: Calendar Year Cumulative ElectricitySavings Percentage Cumulative Natural GasSavings Percentage 2015  1.00  0.50 2016  2.00  1.25 2017  3.00  2.00 2018  4.25  3.00 2019  5.50  4.00 2020  7.00  5.00 2021  8.50  6.00 2022  10.00  7.00 2023  11.50  8.00 2024  13.25  9.00 2025  15.00 10.00. + +====(3) Subsequent years– ==== + + + +=====(A) Calendar years 2026 through 2040– ===== + +Not later than December 31, 2023, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall promulgate regulations establishing performance standards (expressed as applicable percentages of base quantity for both cumulative electricity savings and cumulative natural gas savings) for each of calendar years 2026 through 2040. + +=====(B) Subsequent extensions– ===== + +Except as provided in subparagraph (A) , not later than December 31 of the penultimate reporting period for which performance standards have been established under this paragraph, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall promulgate regulations establishing performance standards (expressed as applicable percentages of base quantity for both cumulative electricity savings and cumulative natural gas savings) for the 10-calendar-year period following the last calendar year for which performance standards previously were established. + +=====(C) Requirements– ===== + +The [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall establish standards under this paragraph at levels reflecting the maximum achievable level of cost-effective energy efficiency potential, taking into account— +:(i) cost-effective energy savings achieved by leading retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers; +:(ii) opportunities for new codes and standard savings; +:(iii) technology improvements; and +:(iv) other indicators of cost-effective energy efficiency potential. + +=====(D) Minimum percentage– ===== + +In no case shall the applicable percentages for any calendar year be less than the applicable percentages for calendar year 2025 (including any increase in the standard for calendar year 2025 established pursuant to paragraph (4) ). + +====(4) Midcourse review and adjustment of standards– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +Not later than December 31, 2020, and at 10-year intervals thereafter, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall— +:(i) review the most recent standards established under paragraph (2) or (3) ; and +:(ii) increase the standards by regulation if the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines that additional cost-effective energy efficiency potential is achievable, taking into account the requirements described in paragraph (3)(C) . + +=====(B) Lead time– ===== + +If the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]revises standards under this paragraph, the regulations shall provide adequate lead time to ensure that compliance with the increased standards is feasible. + +====(5) Delay of submission for first reporting period– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) , for the 2015 reporting period, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may accept a request from a retail electricity supplier or a retail natural gas supplier to delay the required submission of documentation of all or part of the required savings for up to 2 years. + +=====(B) Plan for compliance– ===== + +The request for delay under subparagraph (A) shall include a plan for coming into full compliance by the end of the 2016–2017 reporting period. + +====(6) Applying unused savings to future years– ==== + +If savings achieved in a year exceed the performance standards specified in this subsection, any savings in excess of the performance standards may be applied toward performance standards specified for future years. + +===(e) Transfers of electricity or natural gas savings– === + + + +====(1) Bilateral contracts for savings transfers– ==== + +Subject to the limitations of this subsection, a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier may use electricity savings or natural gas savings purchased pursuant to a bilateral contract from another retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier, a State, or a third-party efficiency provider to meet the applicable performance standard under subsection (d) . + +====(2) Requirements– ==== + +Electricity savings or natural gas savings purchased and used for compliance under this subsection shall be— +:(A) measured and verified in accordance with subsection (f) ; +:(B) reported in accordance with subsection (d) ; and +:(C) achieved within the same State as is served by the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier. + +====(3) Exception– ==== + +Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(C) , a State regulatory authority may authorize a retail electricity supplier or a retail natural gas supplier regulated by the State regulatory authority to purchase savings achieved in a different State, if— +:(A) the savings are achieved within the same power pool; and +:(B) the State regulatory authority that regulates the purchaser oversees the measurement and verification of the savings pursuant to the procedures and standards applicable in the State in which the purchaser is located. + +====(4) Regulatory approval– ==== + +Nothing in this subsection limits or affects the authority of a State regulatory authority to require a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier that is regulated by the State regulatory authority to obtain the authorization or approval of the State regulatory authority of a contract for transfer of electricity savings or natural gas savings under this paragraph. + +====(5) Limitations– ==== + +To optimize the achievement of cost-effective efficiency potential, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may prescribe such limitations as the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines appropriate with respect to the proportion of the compliance obligation of a retail electricity or natural gas supplier under the applicable performance standards under subsection (d) that may be met using electricity savings or natural gas savings that are purchased under this subsection. + +===(f) Measurement and verification of savings– === + +The regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (c) shall include— +:(1) procedures and standards for defining and measuring electricity savings and natural gas savings that can be counted towards the performance standards established under subsection (d) , that shall— +::(A) specify the types of energy efficiency and energy conservation measures that can be counted; +::(B) require that energy consumption estimates for customer facilities or portions of facilities in the applicable base and current years be adjusted, as appropriate, to account for changes in weather, level of production, and building area; +::(C) account for the useful life of measures; +::(D) include assigned savings values for specific, commonly used measures; +::(E) allow for savings from a program to be estimated based on extrapolation from a representative sample of participating customers; +::(F) include procedures for calculating and documenting CHP savings, fuel-switching energy savings, and waste heat energy savings; +::(G) establish methods for calculating codes and standards energy savings, including the use of verified compliance rates; +::(H) include procedures for calculating and documenting— +:::(i) customer facility savings and reductions in distribution system losses of electricity and natural gas that are achieved as a result of smart grid deployment, as described in section 1301 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/17381 42 U.S.C. 17381]); and +:::(ii) reductions in natural gas distribution system losses attributable to pipeline repair and replacement programs; +::(I) count only measures and savings that are additional to business-as-usual customer purchase practices; +::(J) ensure that the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier claiming the electricity savings or natural gas savings, including codes and standards savings, played a significant role in achieving the savings (including through the activities of a designated agent of the supplier or through the purchase of transferred electricity savings or natural gas savings); +::(K) avoid double-counting of savings used for compliance with this section, including transferred savings; +::(L) include electricity savings or natural gas savings from programs administered by the retail electric supplier or natural gas supplier that are funded by Federal, State, or other sources; +::(M) credit large customer self-directed electricity savings or natural gas savings to the retail electricity supplier or the retail natural gas supplier if the large customers receive incentives or rate reductions from the retail supplier for self-directed energy efficiency improvements; +::(N) include procedures for counting electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved by solar water heating, solar light pipe technology, geothermal heat pumps, and other technologies utilizing renewable resources that reduce on-site energy use; +::(O) in any State in which the State regulatory authority has designated one or more entities to administer electric ratepayer-funded efficiency programs approved by the State regulatory authority, provide that electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved through the programs shall be distributed proportionally among retail electric suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers; and +::(P) include guidance for utilities to calculate and document business-as-usual consumption projections; and +:(2) procedures and standards for third-party verification of reported electricity savings or natural gas savings. + +===(g) Enforcement and judicial review– === + + + +====(1) Review of retail supplier reports– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +The [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall review each report submitted to the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]by a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier under subsection (d) to verify that the applicable performance standards under subsection (d) have been met. + +=====(B) Exclusion– ===== + +In determining compliance with the applicable performance standards under subsection (d) , the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall exclude reported electricity savings or natural gas savings that are not adequately demonstrated and documented, in accordance with the regulations promulgated under subsections (d) , (e) , and (f) . + +====(2) Penalty for failure to document adequate savings– ==== + +If a retail electricity supplier or a retail natural gas supplier fails to demonstrate compliance with an applicable performance standard under subsection (d) , or to pay to the State an applicable alternative compliance payment under subsection (h)(4) , the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall assess against the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier a civil penalty for each failure in an amount equal to, as adjusted for inflation in accordance with such regulations as the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may promulgate— +:(A) $100 per megawatt hour of electricity savings or alternative compliance payment that the retail electricity supplier failed to achieve or make, respectively; or +:(B) $10 per million Btu of natural gas savings or alternative compliance payment that the retail natural gas supplier failed to achieve or make, respectively. + +====(3) Offsetting state penalties– ==== + +The [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall reduce the amount of any penalty under paragraph (2) by the amount paid by the relevant retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier to a State for failure to comply with the requirements of a State energy efficiency resource standard during the same compliance period, if the State standard— +:(A) is comparable in type to the Federal standard established under this section; and +:(B) is more stringent than the applicable performance standards under subsection (d) . + +====(4) Enforcement procedures– ==== + +The [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall assess a civil penalty, as provided under paragraph (2), in accordance with the procedures described in section 333(d) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/6303 42 U.S.C. 6303(d)] ). + +====(5) Judicial review– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +Any person adversely affected by a final action taken by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]under this section, other than the assessment of a civil penalty, may use the procedures for review described in section 336(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/6306 42 U.S.C. 6306(b)]). + +=====(B) Reference– ===== + +In this paragraph, references to a rule in section 336(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/6306 42 U.S.C. 6306(b)] )shall be considered to refer also to all other final actions of the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]under this section other than the assessment of a civil penalty. + +===(h) State administration– === + + + +====(1) In general– ==== + +Upon receipt of an application from the Governor of a State (including the Mayor of the District of Columbia), the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may delegate to the State responsibility for administering this section within the territory of the State if the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines that the State will implement an energy efficiency program that meets or exceeds the requirements of this section, including— +:(A) achieving electricity savings and natural gas savings that are at least as great as those required under the applicable performance standards established under subsection (d) ; +:(B) reviewing reports and verifying electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved in the State (including savings transferred from outside the State); and +:(C) collecting any alternative compliance payments under paragraph (4) and using the payments to implement cost-effective efficiency programs. + +====(2) Secretarial determination– ==== + +Not later than 180 days after the date on which a complete application is received by the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]], the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall make a substantive determination approving or disapproving a State application, after public notice and comment. + +====(3) Alternative measurement and verification procedures and standards– ==== + +As part of an application submitted under paragraph (1) , a State may request to use alternative measurement and verification procedures and standards from the procedures and standards described in subsection (f) , if the State demonstrates that the alternative procedures and standards provide a level of accuracy of measurement and verification that are at least equivalent to the Federal procedures and standards under subsection (f) . + +====(4) Alternative compliance payments– ==== + + + +=====(A) In general– ===== + +As part of an application submitted under paragraph (1) , a State may permit retail electricity suppliers or retail natural gas suppliers to pay to the State, by not later than April 1 of the calendar year immediately following the applicable reporting period, an alternative compliance payment in an amount equal to, as adjusted for inflation in accordance with such regulations as the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may promulgate, not less than— +:(i) $50 per megawatt hour of electricity savings needed to make up any deficit with regard to a compliance obligation under the applicable performance standard; or +:(ii) $5 per million Btu of natural gas savings needed to make up any deficit with regard to a compliance obligation under the applicable performance standard. + +=====(B) Use of payments– ===== + +Alternative compliance payments collected by a State under subparagraph (A) shall be used by the State to administer the delegated authority of the State under this section and to implement cost-effective energy efficiency programs that— +:(i) to the maximum extent practicable, achieve electricity savings and natural gas savings in the State sufficient to make up the deficit associated with the alternative compliance payments; and +:(ii) can be measured and verified in accordance with the applicable procedures and standards under subsection (f) or paragraph (3) , as applicable. + +====(5) Review of state implementation– ==== + + + +=====(A) Periodic review– ===== + +Every 2 years, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall review State implementation of this section for conformance with the requirements of this section in approximately½of the States that have received approval under this subsection to administer the program, so that each State shall be reviewed at least every 4 years. + +=====(B) Report– ===== + +To facilitate the review under subparagraph (A) , the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may require the State to submit a report demonstrating the conformance of the State with the requirements of this section, including— +:(i) reports submitted by retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers to the State demonstrating compliance with applicable performance standards; +:(ii) the impact of the standards on projected electricity and natural gas demand within the State; +:(iii) an accounting of the use of alternative compliance payments by the State and the resulting electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved; and +:(iv) any other information that the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines appropriate. + +=====(C) Review upon petition– ===== + +Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) , upon receipt of a public petition containing credible allegation of substantial deficiencies, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall promptly review the State implementation of delegated authority under this section. + +=====(D) Deficiencies– ===== + + + +======(i) In general– ====== + +In completing a review under this paragraph, if the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]finds deficiencies, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall— +:(I) notify the State of the deficiencies; +:(II) direct the State to correct the deficiencies; and +:(III) require the State to report to the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]on progress made by not later than 180 days after the date on which the State receives notice under subclause (I) . + +======(ii) Substantial deficiencies– ====== + +If the deficiencies are substantial, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]shall— +:(I) disallow the reported electricity savings or natural gas savings that the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines are not credible due to deficiencies; +:(II) re-review the State not later than 2 years after the date on which the original review was completed; and +:(III) if substantial deficiencies remain uncorrected after the review provided for under subclause (II) , revoke the authority of the State to administer the program established under this section. + +====(6) Calls for revision of State applications– ==== + +As a condition of maintaining the delegated authority of a State to administer this section, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may require a State to submit a revised application under paragraph (1) if the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]has— +:(A) promulgated new or revised performance standards under subsection (d) ; +:(B) promulgated new or substantially revised measurement and verification procedures and standards under subsection (f) ; or +:(C) otherwise substantially revised the program established under this section. + +====(7) Cost recovery, fixed cost recovery and shareholder incentives– ==== + +State utility regulatory commissions are encouraged to review the rules and regulations of the commission to ensure that utilities under the jurisdiction of the commission can— +:(A) recover the direct costs of energy efficiency programs; +:(B) fully recover authorized fixed costs, including lost margins from lower annual sales due to energy efficiency programs; and +:(C) earn an incentive for shareholders if the energy efficiency standards are achieved. + +===(i) Information and reports– === + +In accordance with section 13 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 ( [http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/772 15 U.S.C. 772] ), the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]may require any retail electricity supplier, retail natural gas supplier, third-party efficiency provider, or any other entity that the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines appropriate, to provide any information the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary]]determines appropriate to carry out this section. + +===(j) State law– === + +Nothing in this section diminishes or qualifies any authority of a State or political subdivision of a State to adopt or enforce any law or regulation respecting electricity savings or natural gas savings, including any law or regulation establishing energy efficiency requirements that are more stringent than those under this section, except that no State law or regulation shall relieve any person of any requirement otherwise applicable under this section. . +
+ + +=Sec. 6. Program review= + + + +==(a) National academy of sciences review– == + +The [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary of Energy]]shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences under which the Academy shall, not later than July 1, 2019, and every 10 years thereafter, submit to [[w:United States Congress|Congress]], the [[w:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission|Federal Energy Regulatory Commission]], and the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary of Energy]]a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the programs established under this Act and under sections 610 and 611 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as added by this Act), including— +:(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs, including the specific design elements of the programs, in increasing the efficiency of retail natural gas and electricity distribution and consumption and increasing the deployment of renewable electricity capacity; +:(2) the opportunities for additional technologies and sources of efficiency and renewable electricity that have emerged since the date of enactment of this Act; +:(3) the impact of the programs on the reliability of electricity and natural gas supply; +:(4) the net benefits or costs of the programs to the United States and the States, including— +::(A) the effects on electricity and natural gas demand and prices; +::(B) the economic development benefits of investment; +::(C) environmental costs and benefits; +::(D) the impacts on public health and health care costs; and +::(E) avoided costs related to environmental and congestion mitigation investments that otherwise would have been required; +:(5) an assessment of the benefits and costs of increasing the performance standards established under section 611(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as added by this Act); +:(6) the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of alternative models for demonstrating compliance with a Federal energy efficiency resource standard, including— +::(A) establishing a national trading system for energy efficiency credits; or +::(B) demonstrating compliance through actual reductions in delivery or sales of electricity and natural gas, rather than on program savings; and +:(7) recommendations regarding potential changes to this section, to regulations and procedures for implementing this section, or to related public policies. + +==(b) Recommendations to Congress– == + +Not later than January 1, 2020, and every 10 years thereafter, the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary of Energy]]shall submit to the [[w:United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce|Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives]]and the [[w:United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources|Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate]]a report making recommendations for modifications and improvements to the programs established under this Act and under sections 610 and 611 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as added by this Act), including an explanation of the inconsistencies, if any, between the recommendations of the [[w:United States Department of Energy|Secretary of Energy]]and the recommendations included in the evaluation of the National Academy of Sciences under paragraph (1). + +=Sec. 7. Conforming amendment= + +The table of contents of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ([http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/2601 16 U.S.C. prec. 2601])is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title VI the following: + +
Sec. 609. Rural and remote communities electrification grants. Sec. 610. Federal renewable electricity standard. Sec. 611. Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers. . +
+ +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5075ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5075ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2551d643b --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5075ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +{{header + | author = Scott Tipton + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 11 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5075}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = Resurveys Entitle Adjacent Landowners to Protection Act ( H.R. 5075; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5075 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5075}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 11, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Scott Tipton|Mr. Tipton]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Natural Resources|Committee on Natural Resources]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes. + +=Section 1. Short title= + +This Act may be cited as the“ Resurveys Entitle Adjacent Landowners to Protection Act ”or the“ REAL Protection Act ”. + +=Sec. 2. Bureau Resurvey Transparency; Notice requirements= + + + +==(a) Notice– == + + + +===(1) In general– === + +Not later than 30 days before the commencement of a resurvey of Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the [[w:Bureau of Land Management|Bureau of Land Management]], the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]shall notify all property owners with land abutting or adjacent to the Federal land being resurveyed of the pending resurvey. If a resurvey extends the boundaries of Federal land, the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]shall notify affected landowners of the results of the resurvey not later than 30 days after the completion of the survey. + +===(2) Notification– === + +The [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]shall use certified or registered mail to notify landowners under this subsection. + +===(3) Identification of landowners– === + +When identifying affected landowners for the purpose of notification under this subsection, the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]shall use the most recently available tax records. + +==(b) Public comment– == + +Not later than 30 days after completing a resurvey, the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]shall publish a notice in the Federal Register. Affected landowners may comment to the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary]]and by submitting formal comments to the Federal Register notice. + +=Sec. 3. Protection of persons= + +If a resurvey results in land previously thought to be privately owned to be reclassified as Federal land, the persons thought to be a private owner of such land— +:(1) shall— +::(A) be given the right of first refusal to purchase the land for fair market value minus the value of any significant improvements made to such lands; or +::(B) be reimbursed for the fair market value of any significant improvements made to such lands; and +:(2) may not be charged with willful trespass onto such land unless the person used such lands with the knowledge that the lands should be classified as Federal land. + +=Sec. 4. Definitions= + +For the purposes of this Act: + +==(1) Resurvey– == + +The term resurvey means a reconstruction of land boundaries and subdivisions accomplished by remarking the lines represented in the field-note record or on the plat of a previous official survey. + +==(2) Secretary– == + +The term Secretary means the [[w:United States Department of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]], acting through the [[w:Bureau of Land Management|Director of the Bureau of Land Management]]. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr5090ih.txt b/wiki/113hr5090ih.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d86b41e1a --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr5090ih.txt @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +{{header + | author = Matt Salmon + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = 2014 + | month = 07 + | day = 11 + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|5090}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts. ( H.R. 5090; 113th Congress) + | bill = 5090 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 5090}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|July 11, 2014}} + + +{{Center| +[[w:Matt Salmon|Mr. Salmon]]introduced the following bill; which was referred to the [[w:United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce|Committee on Education and the Workforce]] }} + + +{{Center|A BILL}} + + To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts. + +=Section 1. Prohibition= + +Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to the [[w:National Endowment for the Arts|National Endowment for the Arts]]. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/wiki/113hr606eh.txt b/wiki/113hr606eh.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bc8a32045 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/113hr606eh.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +{{header + | author = + | related_author = United States Congress + | translator = + | section = + | previous = + | next = + | year = + | month = + | day = + | notes = ''{{USBill|113|H.R.|606}}'' as introduced + | categories = + | portal = + | congress = 113 + | session = 2 + | title = 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. ( H.R. 606; 113th Congress) + | bill = 606 + | billtype = hr + | purpose = 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. + | wikipedia = +}} + +{{Center|113th CONGRESS}} + + +{{Center|2d Session}} + + +{{Center|H. R. 606}} + + +{{Center|IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES}} + + +{{Center|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”. + +=Section 1. Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building= + + + +==(a) Designation– == + +The facility of the [[w:United States Postal Service|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 insubsection (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. +{{PD-USGov}} +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law]] +[[Category:Proposed United States federal law of the 113th Congress]] diff --git a/xml/113hr1192eh.xml b/xml/113hr1192eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..183ee5842 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr1192eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 1192 EH: To redesignate Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+IB +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 1192 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To redesignate Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Findings
+ + Congress finds that Jessie Benton Frémont— + + (1) + was the daughter of United States Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, a leading proponent of the concept of Manifest Destiny that advocated for the Nation to expand its borders westward; + + (2) + became fluent in French and Spanish, was a gifted writer, and was at ease in any political discussion; + + (3) + married John C. Frémont, who was assigned to explore the West; + + (4) + transformed John C. Frémont’s descriptions from his treks into prose that was used by pioneers to guide their route West; + + (5) + traveled to California in 1849 to join her husband at their Mariposa ranch, where gold had been discovered; + + (6) + became involved in John C. Frémont’s 1856 campaign for Presidency, which proposed the abolition of slavery, a notion that Jessie Benton Frémont also supported; + + (7) + moved to Bear Valley, California, with her husband John C. Frémont in 1858 and thereafter realized the need to preserve the land that would become Yosemite National Park for future generations; + + (8) + entertained men such as Horace Greeley, Thomas Starr King, and United States Senator Edward Baker of Oregon, and urged them to begin a process that ultimately led to the establishment of Yosemite National Park; + + (9) + influenced President Abraham Lincoln to sign the Act entitled An Act authorizing a Grant to the State of California of the Yo-Semite Valley and of the Land embracing the Mariposa Big Tree Grove + , approved June 30, 1864 (commonly known as the Yosemite Grant), the first instance of land being set aside specifically for its preservation and public use by a national government; and + + (10) + set the foundation for the creation of national parks and California State parks through her advocacy for and influence on the Yosemite Grant. +
+
+ 2. +
Redesignation of Mammoth Peak as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont
+ + (a) +
In General
+ The peak known as Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park (located at NPS coordinates 37.855° N, -119.264° W) shall be redesignated as Mount Jessie Benton Frémont and may be known informally as Mt. Jessie in honor of the contributions of Jessie Benton Frémont to the approval of the Yosemite Grant. + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Mount Jessie Benton Frémont. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr2223eh.xml b/xml/113hr2223eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b55f5c1f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr2223eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 2223 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 2223 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in Munising, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the Elizabeth L. Kinnunen 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 Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr2291eh.xml b/xml/113hr2291eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..66a31eb04 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr2291eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 2291 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the “Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office”. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 2291 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, as the Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York, New York, shall be known and designated as the Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office. + + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office. + +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr2802eh.xml b/xml/113hr2802eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..eb428cfda --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr2802eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 2802 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 2802 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 418 Liberty Street in Covington, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Fountain County Veterans Memorial Post Office. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr3027eh.xml b/xml/113hr3027eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..27beacaa2 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr3027eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 3027 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the “Barry M. Goldwater Post Office”. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 3027 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, as the Barry M. Goldwater Post Office. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Barry M. Goldwater Post Office
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Barry M. Goldwater Post Office. + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Barry M. Goldwater Post Office. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr306eh.xml b/xml/113hr306eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e791bb2cd --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr306eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 306 EH: For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+VII +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 306 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Permanent resident status for Corina de Chalup Turcinovic
+ + (a) +
In General
+ Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act + , Corina de Chalup Turcinovic 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, 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 Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the + Immigration and Nationality Act + . +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr3085eh.xml b/xml/113hr3085eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..59d4ebbfb --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr3085eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 3085 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 3085 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr3534eh.xml b/xml/113hr3534eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cb8b52e10 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr3534eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 3534 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the “Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office”. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS + 2d Session +H. R. 3534 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office. + + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office. + +
+ + + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4197eh.xml b/xml/113hr4197eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d376c695a --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4197eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4197 EH: All Circuit Review Extension Act +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+IB +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 4197 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the period of certain authority with respect to judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Short title
+ This Act may be cited as the + + All Circuit Review Extension Act + + .
+
+ 2. +
Judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers
+ + (a) +
In general
+ + + Section 7703(b)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking 2-year and inserting 5-year. + + (b) +
Director review
+ + Section 7703(d)(2) of such title is amended by striking 2-year and inserting 5-year. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4416eh.xml b/xml/113hr4416eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..176803ae2 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4416eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4416 EH: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as the “Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building”. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 4416 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as the Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building
+ + (a) +
Redesignation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza 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 Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr451eh.xml b/xml/113hr451eh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..240d3ebd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr451eh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 451 EH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. +U.S. House of Representatives + +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+I +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 451 +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES +AN ACT +To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Richard K. Salick Post Office
+ + (a) +
Designation
+ The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, shall be known and designated as the Richard K. Salick Post Office. + + (b) +
References
+ Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Richard K. Salick Post Office. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4535ih.xml b/xml/113hr4535ih.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9a5ceab08 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4535ih.xml @@ -0,0 +1,186 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4535 IH: To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-04-30 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 4535 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + April 30, 2014 + + Mr. McAllister introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture + + + A BILL + To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Findings and definitions
+ + (a) +
Finding
+ + Congress finds it in the public interest to authorize the sale of certain federally owned land in + the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana for market value consideration. + + + (b) +
Definitions
+ As used in this Act: + + (1) + The term Collins Camp Properties means Collins Camp Properties, Incorporated, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of + Louisiana. + + + (2) + The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. + + +
+
+ 2. +
Authorization to sell land
+ + (a) +
Authorization
+ Subject to valid existing rights and subsection (b), the Secretary is authorized to sell by + quitclaim deed the following lands in the State of Louisiana at public or + private sale, including by competitive sale by auction, bid or otherwise: + + (1) + All federally owned lands within section 9, Township 10 North, Range 5 West, in Winn Parish, + Louisiana. + + + (2) + A parcel of land consisting of 2.16 acres situated in the SW¼ of section 4, Township 10 North, + Range 5 West, Winn Parish, Louisiana, as more specifically depicted on a + certificate of survey dated March 7, 2007, by Glen L. Cannon, P.L.S. 4436. + + + + (b) +
First right of purchase
+ Subject to valid existing rights and the provisions of section 4, for a period of 1 year after the + date of enactment of this Act, upon tender of consideration from the + Collins Camp Properties, the Secretary shall sell and quitclaim to said + corporation all right, title and interest of the United States in— + + (1) + up to 47.92 acres within section 9, Township 10 North, Range 5 West, in Winn Parish, Louisiana, as + generally depicted on a certificate of survey dated February 28, 2007, by + Glen L. Cannon, P.L.S. 4436, said land comprising the Collins Campsites; + and + + + (2) + the 2.16 acres described in subsection (a)(2). + + + + (c) +
Terms and conditions
+ The Secretary may configure the lands to maximize marketability or achieve management objectives, + and may prescribe such terms and conditions on the land sales authorized + by this Act as the Secretary deems in the public interest. + + + (d) +
Consideration
+ Land sales authorized by this Act shall be for cash consideration equal to the market value of the + land. + + + (e) +
Market value
+ The market value of the land sold under this Act shall be as determined by an appraisal approved by + the Secretary and done in conformity with the Uniform Appraisal Standards + for Federal Land Acquisitions; or, if sold by means other than that + provided in subsection (b), market value may be determined by competitive + sale. + + + (f) +
Hazardous substances
+ + (1) + In any disposal of lands authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall meet disclosure requirements + for hazardous substances, but shall otherwise not be required to remediate + or abate those substances. + + + (2) + Nothing in this section shall otherwise affect the application of the + Comprehensive Environmental + Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, + 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. + ) to conveyances of lands out of Federal ownership. + + +
+
+ 3. +
Proceeds from the sale of land
+ + (a) +
Deposit of receipts
+ The consideration received by the Secretary for the sale of land under this Act shall be deposited + into the account in the Treasury of the United States established by + + Public Law 90–171 + (commonly known as the Sisk Act; + 16 U.S.C. 484a + ). + + + (b) +
Use of funds
+ Monies deposited pursuant to subsection (a) shall be available to the Secretary until expended, + without further appropriation, for the acquisition of lands and interests + in land in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. + +
+
+ 4. +
Miscellaneous provisions
+ + (a) +
Costs
+ The Secretary shall require the Collins Camp Properties to pay at closing the reasonable costs of + appraisal and any administrative and environmental analyses required by + law or regulation. + + + (b) +
Permits
+ An offer by Collins Camp Properties shall be accompanied by written statements from holders of + Forest Service special use authorizations agreeing to relinquish their + authorizations upon a sale to Collins Camp Properties. For any holder not + providing such written authorization, the Secretary shall require the + Collins Camp Properties to administer such authorization according to its + terms until the date of expiration. + +
+ + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4576ih.xml b/xml/113hr4576ih.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0aac9ddb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4576ih.xml @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4576 IH: To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, and for other purposes. +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-05-06 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 4576 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + May 6, 2014 + + Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Ms. Esty, Mr. Himes, and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure + + + A BILL + To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a fatigue management plan, + and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Functioning alerter
+ Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation + shall issue such regulations as are necessary to ensure that all + controlling locomotives operated at speeds in excess of 25 mph, regardless + of the date on which the locomotive is placed in service for the first + time, are equipped with a functioning alerter as described in paragraphs + (b) through (d) of section 229.140 of title 49, Code of Federal + Regulations. +
+
+ 2. +
Fatigue management plan
+ + (a) +
In general
+ Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation + shall require all railroad carriers to establish and implement a fatigue + management plan that identifies and evaluates any fatigue related railroad + safety hazards on its system and determine the degree of risk associated + with each hazard. + + + (b) +
Contents
+ The plan required under subsection (a) shall— + + (1) + be completed in accordance with the requirements in + section 20156(f) of title 49, United States + Code; and + + + (2) + include consideration of sleep disorders, continuing treatment, and management of those risks in + order to reduce fatigue experienced by operating railroad employees. + + + + (c) +
Submission
+ The plan required under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval. + + + (d) +
Consensus
+ In preparing the plan required under subsection (a), each railroad shall use good faith and best + efforts in accordance with section 20156(g) of such title to reach an + agreement with affected employees. + +
+
+ 3. +
Positive train control report
+ + (a) +
Report
+ Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and biannually thereafter, the + Secretary of Transportation shall require any railroad carrier + implementing a positive train control system in accordance with section + 20157 of title 49, United States Code, to submit to the Secretary a report + regarding the status of the progress of the implementation. + + + (b) +
Submission to Congress
+ Upon receipt of the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit the report to Congress. + +
+
+ 4. +
Redundant signal protection
+ Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation + shall issue such regulations as are necessary to require that on-track + safety programs, as described in subpart C of part 214 of title 49, Code + of Federal Regulations, include requiring implementation of redundant + signal protection, such as shunting, for maintenance-of-way work crews who + depend on a train dispatcher to provide signal protection. +
+
+ 5. +
Hours of service
+ + (a) +
In general
+ Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation + shall ensure that railroad carriers provide railroad employees with + predictable and defined work and rest schedules. Predictable work + schedules for railroad employees means either a defined start time or a + minimum of 10 hours prior notification before being required to report to + duty. + + + (b) +
Supplemental regulation
+ Any requirement under subsection (a) shall supplement, and not supplant, the requirements of + + section 21103 of title 49, United States Code. + +
+ + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4718rh.xml b/xml/113hr4718rh.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b4e1af6f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4718rh.xml @@ -0,0 +1,466 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4718 RH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-07-03 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+IB +Union Calendar No. 381 +113th CONGRESS 2d Session +H. R. 4718 +[Report No. 113–509] +IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + +May 22, 2014 + + Mr. Tiberi (for himself, Mr. Schock, Mr. Young of Indiana, Mr. Reed, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Griffin of Arkansas, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Brady of Texas, Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Marchant, Mrs. Black, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Gerlach, Mr. Reichert, Mr. Huizenga of Michigan, and Mr. Roskam) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means + + + +July 3, 2014 +Additional sponsors: Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Kline, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Denham, Mr. Neugebauer, and Mr. Peters of Michigan + + + +July 3, 2014 +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 May 22, 2014 + + + + + + +A BILL +To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. + +
+ +
+ 1. +
Bonus depreciation modified and made permanent
+ + (a) +
Made permanent; inclusion of qualified retail improvement property
+ + + Section 168(k)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: + + + (2) +
Qualified property
+ For purposes of this subsection— + + (A) +
In general
+ The term qualified property means property— + + (i) + + (I) + to which this section applies which has a recovery period of 20 years or less, + + + (II) + which is computer software (as defined in section 167(f)(1)(B)) for which a deduction is allowable under section 167(a) without regard to this subsection, + + + (III) + which is water utility property, + + + (IV) + which is qualified leasehold improvement property, or + + + (V) + which is qualified retail improvement property, and + + + + (ii) + the original use of which commences with the taxpayer. + + + + (B) +
Exception for alternative depreciation property
+ The term qualified property shall not include any property to which the alternative depreciation system under subsection (g) applies, determined— + + (i) + without regard to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) (relating to election to have system apply), and + + + (ii) + after application of section 280F(b) (relating to listed property with limited business use). + + + + (C) +
Special rules
+ + (i) +
Sale-leasebacks
+ For purposes of clause (ii) and subparagraph (A)(ii), if property is— + + (I) + originally placed in service by a person, and + + + (II) + sold and leased back by such person within 3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service, + + such property shall be treated as originally placed in service not earlier than the date on which such property is used under the leaseback referred to in subclause (II). + + + (ii) +
Syndication
+ For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), if— + + (I) + property is originally placed in service by the lessor of such property, + + + (II) + such property is sold by such lessor or any subsequent purchaser within 3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service (or, in the case of multiple units of property subject to the same lease, within 3 months after the date the final unit is placed in service, so long as the period between the time the first unit is placed in service and the time the last unit is placed in service does not exceed 12 months), and + + + (III) + the user of such property after the last sale during such 3-month period remains the same as when such property was originally placed in service, + + such property shall be treated as originally placed in service not earlier than the date of such last sale. + + + + (D) +
Coordination with section 280F
+ For purposes of section 280F— + + (i) +
Automobiles
+ In the case of a passenger automobile (as defined in section 280F(d)(5)) which is qualified property, the Secretary shall increase the limitation under section 280F(a)(1)(A)(i) by $8,000. + + + (ii) +
Listed property
+ The deduction allowable under paragraph (1) shall be taken into account in computing any recapture amount under section 280F(b)(2). + + + (iii) +
Inflation adjustment
+ In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2014, the $8,000 amount in clause (i) shall be increased by an amount equal to— + + (I) + such dollar amount, multiplied by + + + (II) + the automobile price inflation adjustment determined under section 280F(d)(7)(B)(i) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins by substituting 2013 for 1987 in subclause (II) thereof. + + If any increase under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. + + + + (E) +
Deduction allowed in computing minimum tax
+ For purposes of determining alternative minimum taxable income under section 55, the deduction under section 167 for qualified property shall be determined without regard to any adjustment under section 56. + + + . + + + + (b) +
Expansion of election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation
+ + Section 168(k)(4) of such Code is amended to read as follows: + + + (4) +
Election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation
+ + (A) +
In general
+ If a corporation elects to have this paragraph apply for any taxable year— + + (i) + + paragraphs (1)(A), (2)(D)(i), and (5)(A)(i) shall not apply for such taxable year, + + + (ii) + the applicable depreciation method used under this section with respect to any qualified property shall be the straight line method, and + + + (iii) + the limitation imposed by section 53(c) for such taxable year shall be increased by the bonus depreciation amount which is determined for such taxable year under subparagraph (B). + + + + (B) +
Bonus depreciation amount
+ For purposes of this paragraph— + + (i) +
In general
+ The bonus depreciation amount for any taxable year is an amount equal to 20 percent of the excess (if any) of— + + (I) + the aggregate amount of depreciation which would be allowed under this section for qualified property placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year if paragraph (1) applied to all such property, over + + + (II) + the aggregate amount of depreciation which would be allowed under this section for qualified property placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year if paragraph (1) did not apply to any such property. + + The aggregate amounts determined under subclauses (I) and (II) shall be determined without regard to any election made under subsection (b)(2)(D), (b)(3)(D), or (g)(7) and without regard to subparagraph (A)(ii). + + + (ii) +
Limitation
+ The bonus depreciation amount for any taxable year shall not exceed the lesser of— + + (I) + 50 percent of the minimum tax credit under section 53(b) for the first taxable year ending after December 31, 2013, or + + + (II) + the minimum tax credit under section 53(b) for such taxable year determined by taking into account only the adjusted net minimum tax for taxable years ending before January 1, 2014 (determined by treating credits as allowed on a first-in, first-out basis). + + + + (iii) +
Aggregation rule
+ All corporations which are treated as a single employer under section 52(a) shall be treated— + + (I) + as 1 taxpayer for purposes of this paragraph, and + + + (II) + as having elected the application of this paragraph if any such corporation so elects. + + + + + (C) +
Credit refundable
+ For purposes of section 6401(b), the aggregate increase in the credits allowable under part IV of subchapter A for any taxable year resulting from the application of this paragraph shall be treated as allowed under subpart C of such part (and not any other subpart). + + + (D) +
Other rules
+ + (i) +
Election
+ Any election under this paragraph may be revoked only with the consent of the Secretary. + + + (ii) +
Partnerships with electing partners
+ In the case of a corporation which is a partner in a partnership and which makes an election under subparagraph (A) for the taxable year, for purposes of determining such corporation’s distributive share of partnership items under section 702 for such taxable year— + + (I) + + paragraphs (1)(A), (2)(D)(i), and (5)(A)(i) shall not apply, and + + + (II) + the applicable depreciation method used under this section with respect to any qualified property shall be the straight line method. + + + + (iii) +
Certain partnerships
+ In the case of a partnership in which more than 50 percent of the capital and profits interests are owned (directly or indirectly) at all times during the taxable year by 1 corporation (or by corporations treated as 1 taxpayer under subparagraph (B)(iii)), each partner shall compute its bonus depreciation amount under clause (i) of subparagraph (B) by taking into account its distributive share of the amounts determined by the partnership under subclauses (I) and (II) of such clause for the taxable year of the partnership ending with or within the taxable year of the partner. + + + + . + + + + (c) +
Special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts
+ + Section 168(k) of such Code is amended— + + (1) + by striking paragraph (5), and + + + (2) + by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph: + + + (5) +
Special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts
+ + (A) +
In general
+ In the case of any tree or vine bearing fruits or nuts which is planted, or is grafted to a plant that has already been planted, by the taxpayer in the ordinary course of the taxpayer’s farming business (as defined in section 263A(e)(4))— + + (i) + a depreciation deduction equal to 50 percent of the adjusted basis of such tree or vine shall be allowed under section 167(a) for the taxable year in which such tree or vine is so planted or grafted, and + + + (ii) + the adjusted basis of such tree or vine shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction. + + + + (B) +
Election out
+ If a taxpayer makes an election under this subparagraph for any taxable year, this paragraph shall not apply to any tree or vine planted or grafted during such taxable year. An election under this subparagraph may be revoked only with the consent of the Secretary. + + + (C) +
Additional depreciation may be claimed only once
+ If this paragraph applies to any tree or vine, such tree or vine shall not be treated as qualified property in the taxable year in which placed in service. + + + (D) +
Coordination with election to accelerate AMT credits
+ If a corporation makes an election under paragraph (4) for any taxable year, the amount under paragraph (4)(B)(i)(I) for such taxable year shall be increased by the amount determined under subparagraph (A)(i) for such taxable year. + + + (E) +
Deduction allowed in computing minimum tax
+ Rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2)(E) shall apply for purposes of this paragraph. + + + . + + + + + (d) +
Conforming amendments
+ + (1) + + Section 168(e)(8) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D). + + + (2) + + Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: + + + (6) +
Election out
+ If a taxpayer makes an election under this paragraph with respect to any class of property for any taxable year, this subsection shall not apply to all property in such class placed in service (or, in the case of paragraph (5), planted or grafted) during such taxable year. An election under this paragraph may be revoked only with the consent of the Secretary. + + . + + + + (3) + + Section 168(l)(5) of such Code is amended by striking section 168(k)(2)(G) and inserting + section 168(k)(2)(E) + . + + + (4) + + Section 263A(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: + + + (7) +
Coordination with section 168(k)(5) +
+ This section shall not apply to any amount allowable as a deduction by reason of section 168(k)(5) (relating to special rules for trees and vines bearing fruits and nuts). + + . + + + + (5) + + Section 460(c)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking which— and all that follows and inserting which has a recovery period of 7 years or less.. + + + (6) + + Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by striking + acquired after December 31, 2007, and before January 1, 2014 + in the heading thereof. + + + + (e) +
Effective dates
+ + (1) +
In general
+ Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2013. + + + (2) +
Expansion of election to accelerate amt credits in lieu of bonus depreciation
+ + (A) +
In general
+ + The amendment made by subsection (b) (other than so much of such amendment as relates to section 168(k)(4)(D)(iii) of such Code, as added by such amendment) shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2013. + + + (B) +
Transitional rule
+ In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 2014, and ending after December 31, 2013, the bonus depreciation amount determined under section 168(k)(4) of such Code for such year shall be the sum of— + + (i) + such amount determined without regard to the amendments made by this section and— + + (I) + by taking into account only property placed in service before January 1, 2014, and + + + (II) + by multiplying the limitation under section 168(k)(4)(C)(ii) of such Code (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the taxable year before January 1, 2014, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the taxable year, and + + + + (ii) + such amount determined after taking into account the amendments made by this section and— + + (I) + by taking into account only property placed in service after December 31, 2013, and + + + (II) + by multiplying the limitation under section 168(k)(4)(B)(ii) of such Code (as amended by this section) by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the taxable year after December 31, 2013, and the denominator of which is the number of days in the taxable year. + + + + + + (3) +
Special rules for certain trees and vines
+ + The amendment made by subsection (c)(2) shall apply to trees and vines planted or grafted after December 31, 2013. + + + +
+ + +July 3, 2014 +Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4757ih.xml b/xml/113hr4757ih.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ded38b13a --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4757ih.xml @@ -0,0 +1,113 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4757 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-05-29 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 4757 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + May 29, 2014 + + Mr. Latham 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 expand certain exceptions to the private activity + bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Expansion of certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers
+ + (a) +
Increase in dollar limitation
+ + (1) +
In general
+ + + Section 147(c)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $450,000 and inserting $509,600. + + + (2) +
Repeal of separate lower dollar limitation on used farm equipment
+ + Section 147(c)(2) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (F) and by redesignating + subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively. + + + (3) +
Qualified small issue bond limitation conformed to increased dollar limitation
+ + Section 144(a)(11)(A) of such Code is amended by striking $250,000 and inserting $509,600. + + + (4) +
Inflation adjustment
+ + (A) +
In general
+ + Section 147(c)(2)(G) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (2), is amended— + + (i) + by striking after 2008, the dollar amount in subparagraph (A) shall be increased and inserting after 2014, the dollar amounts in subparagraph (A) and section 144(a)(11)(A) shall each be + increased, and + + + (ii) + by striking 2007 in clause (ii) and inserting 2013. + + + + (B) +
Cross reference
+ + Section 144(a)(11) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: + + + (D) +
Inflation adjustment
+ For inflation adjustment of dollar amount contained in + subparagraph (A) + , see section 147(c)(2)(G). + + . + + + + + + (b) +
Substantial farmland determined on basis of average rather than median farm size
+ + Section 147(c)(2)(E) of such Code is amended by striking median and inserting average. + + + (c) +
Effective date
+ The amendments made by this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of the enactment of + this Act. + +
+ + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr4766ih.xml b/xml/113hr4766ih.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1a1c6e03b --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr4766ih.xml @@ -0,0 +1,1348 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 4766 IH: To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-05-29 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 4766 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + May 29, 2014 + + Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Tipton, Mr. Lamborn, and Mrs. Lummis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the + Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is + resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for + other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Table of contents
+ The table of contents for this Act is as follows: + + Sec. 1. Table of contents. + Sec. 2. Limitation on payment of bonuses until the resolution of the backlog of disability claims. + Sec. 3. Evaluation of backlog of disability claims and appeals of claims of Department of Veterans + Affairs. + Sec. 4. Supplemental reports to the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog. + Sec. 5. Expedition of transfer of certain records. + Sec. 6. Claims processors training. + Sec. 7. Report by Comptroller General of the United States. + Sec. 8. Priority for processing claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs. + Sec. 9. Public availability of certain information about pending and completed claims for + compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans + Affairs. + Sec. 10. Annual report on processing of claims. + Sec. 11. Department of Veterans Affairs notice of average times for processing claims and + percentage of claims approved. + Sec. 12. Claim defined. + +
+
+ 2. +
Limitation on payment of bonuses until the resolution of the backlog of disability claims
+ The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not pay to an individual who is employed in the Senior + Executive Service an award or bonus under chapter 45 or 53 of title 5, + United States Code, or any other award or bonus authorized under such + title, until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the Committees + on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate that + the backlog of disability claims has been resolved. +
+
+ 3. +
Evaluation of backlog of disability claims and appeals of claims of Department of Veterans Affairs
+ + (a) +
In general
+ There is established a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of claims within the + Department of Veterans Affairs and the appeals process of claims. + + + (b) +
Studies
+ + (1) +
Backlog study
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The Commission or Task Force, acting through the subcommittee described in subsection (d)(2)(A), + shall carry out a study on the backlog of claims, including the current + process the Secretary of Veterans Affairs uses to evaluate claims and + appeals and the laws and regulations applicable to such claims and + appeals. Such study shall be a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of + the backlog of claims, an analysis of possible improvements to the + procedures used to process such claims, and any related issues that the + Commission or Task Force considers relevant. + + + (B) +
Matters included
+ In carrying out the study under subparagraph (A), the Commission or Task Force shall examine the + following: + + (i) + The backlog of claims, including an analysis of— + + (I) + the most effective means to quickly and accurately resolve all claims pending as of the date of the + study; and + + + (II) + with respect to the Department, the annual funding, number of full-time employees, workload + management practices, and the progress, as of the date of the study, of + the strategic plan. + + + + (ii) + Possible improvements to the claims process, including an evaluation and recommendations with + respect to whether substantive and structural changes to the overall + claims process are required. + + + (iii) + In carrying out the evaluation and recommendations under subparagraph (B), an examination of— + + (I) + options that make no major substantive changes to the claims process; + + + (II) + options that maintain the process but make minor changes; and + + + (III) + options that make broad changes to the process. + + + + + + (2) +
Appeals process study
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The Commission or Task Force, acting through the subcommittee described in subsection (d)(2)(B), + shall carry out a study on the anticipated increase of appeals of claims, + including the current appeals process and the laws and regulations + applicable to such appeals. Such study shall be a comprehensive evaluation + and assessment of such anticipated increase of appeals claims, an analysis + of possible improvements to the procedures used to process such appeals, + and any related issues that the Commission or Task Force considers + relevant. + + + (B) +
Matters included
+ In carrying out the study under subparagraph (A), the Commission or Task Force shall examine the + following: + + (i) + The anticipated surge in appeals of claims, including an analysis of— + + (I) + the most effective means to quickly and accurately resolve pending appeals and future appeals; + + + (II) + with respect to both the Board and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the annual funding, + number of full-time employees, workload management practices, and the + progress, as of the date of the study, of the strategic plan; and + + + (III) + the efficiency, effectiveness, and utility of the Veterans Benefits Management System with respect + to appeals operations, including an identification of key changes that may + need to be implemented to such system. + + + + (ii) + Possible improvements to the appeals process, including an evaluation and recommendations with + respect to whether substantive and structural changes to the overall + appeals process are required. + + + (iii) + In carrying out the evaluation and recommendations under clause (ii), an examination of— + + (I) + options that make no major substantive changes to the appeals process; + + + (II) + options that maintain the process but make minor changes; + + + (III) + options that make broad changes to the process; + + + (IV) + the necessity of the multi-tiered levels of appeals at the regional office level, including filing + a notice of disagreement, receipt of a statement of the case, supplemental + statement of the case (if applicable), and substantive appeal (VA Form 9); + + + (V) + the role of the Board and the Appeals Management Center, including— + + (aa) + the effectiveness of the workload management of the Board and the Center; + + + (bb) + whether the Board and Center should be regionalized or maintain the centralized structure in the + District of Columbia; + + + (cc) + whether Board members should be required to pass the administrative law judges certification + examination; and + + + (dd) + whether the Board should continue to require de novo review of appeals; and + + + + (VI) + the role of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the United States Court of Appeals for the + Federal Circuit, including— + + (aa) + the continued effectiveness and necessity of a multi-tiered structure of judicial review; + + + (bb) + whether the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims should have article I or article III status; + + + (cc) + expansion of either the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims or the United States Court of Appeals + for the Federal Circuit jurisdiction, including by allowing such courts to + hear class action lawsuits with respect to claims; and + + + (dd) + the possibility of expanding judicial review of claims to all Federal circuit courts of appeals or + allowing judicial review beyond the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims + only by the Supreme Court. + + + + + + + (3) +
Consideration
+ In carrying out the studies under paragraph (1)(A) and (2)(A) and making any recommendations under + this section, the Commission or Task Force shall consider the following: + + (A) + The interests of veterans, including with respect to accuracy, fairness, and transparency in the + claims process of the Department. + + + (B) + The values and requirements of the Constitution, including with respect to compliance with + procedural and substantive due process. + + + (C) + The public interest, including with respect to the responsible use of available resources. + + + (D) + With respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the importance of the claimant + friendly, nonadversarial nature of the claims process. + + + (E) + With respect to the study conducted under paragraph (2)(A), the importance of an appeals process + that is efficient and easily understandable by a claimant. + + + + (4) +
Role of Secretary, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Judge
+ + (A) +
Information
+ In carrying out each study under paragraph (1)(A) and (2)(A), at times that the Commission or Task + Force determines appropriate, the Commission or Task Force shall submit to + the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Chairman of the Board, and the + Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, as the case may + be, information with respect to remedies and solutions that the Commission + or Task Force identifies pursuant to such a study. + + + (B) +
Implementation
+ The Secretary, the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge shall each— + + (i) + fully consider the remedies and solutions submitted to the Secretary, the Chairman, or the Chief + Judge, as the case may be, under subparagraph (A); + + + (ii) + implement such remedies and solutions as the Secretary, the Chairman, or the Chief Judge, + respectively, determines appropriate; and + + + (iii) + submit to Congress justification for failing to implement any such remedy or solution. + + + + (C) +
Plan
+ The Commission or Task Force shall submit to the Secretary, the Chairman of the Board, and the + Chief Judge a feasible, timely, and cost-effective plan to eliminate the + backlog of appeals of claims based on the remedies and solutions + identified pursuant to the study under paragraph (2)(A) and the + information submitted under subparagraph (A). + + + + + (c) +
Comprehensive reports
+ + (1) +
Initial comprehensive report
+ Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, the + Commission or Task Force shall submit to the President and Congress an + initial comprehensive report on the studies conducted under paragraphs + (1)(A) and (2)(A) of subsection (b), including— + + (A) + the findings of the causes of the backlog of claims; + + + (B) + a proposed plan to handle the anticipated surge in appeals of claims; and + + + (C) + the level of cooperation the Commission or Task Force has received from the Secretary and the heads + of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government. + + + + (2) +
Interim comprehensive reports
+ Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, and each + 30-day period thereafter ending on the date on which the Commission or + Task Force submits the final comprehensive report under paragraph (3), the + Commission or Task Force shall submit to the President and Congress a + comprehensive report on— + + (A) + the progress of the Secretary with respect to implementing solutions to expedite the elimination of + the backlog of claims pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(B)(ii); + + + (B) + the progress of the Secretary, the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge of the Court of + Appeals for Veterans Claims with respect to implementing solutions to + complete appeals of claims in a timely manner in a timely manner pursuant + to such subsection; and + + + (C) + the level of cooperation the Commission or Task Force has received from the Secretary and the heads + of other departments or agencies of the Federal Government. + + + + (3) +
Final comprehensive report
+ Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commission or Task Force first meets, the + Commission or Task Force shall submit to the President and Congress a + comprehensive report on the following: + + (A) + With respect to the study conducted under subsection (b)(1)(A)— + + (i) + The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission or Task Force with respect to the + matters referred to in such subsection. + + + (ii) + The recommendations of the Commission or Task Force for revising and improving the backlog of + claims and the procedures used to process claims. + + + (iii) + The progress of the Secretary with respect to implementing solutions to expedite the elimination of + the backlog of claims pursuant to subsection (b)(4)(B)(ii). + + + (iv) + Other information and recommendations with respect to claims as the Commission or Task Force + considers appropriate. + + + + (B) + With respect to the study conducted under subsection (b)(2)(A)— + + (i) + The findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission or Task Force with respect to the + matters referred to in such subsection. + + + (ii) + The recommendations of the Commission or Task Force for revising and improving the appeals process; + + + (iii) + The information described in subsection (b)(4)(A). + + + (iv) + The feasible, timely, and cost effective plan described in subsection (b)(4)(C). + + + (v) + The progress of the Secretary, the Chairman of the Board, and the Chief Judge of the Court of + Appeals for Veterans Claims with respect to implementing solutions to + provide timely appeals of claims. + + + (vi) + Other information and recommendations with respect to the appeals process as the Commission or Task + Force considers appropriate. + + + + + + (d) +
Membership
+ + (1) +
Number and appointment
+ The Commission or Task Force shall be composed of 15 members, appointed as follows: + + (A) + Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be + designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one + of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (B) + Two members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be + designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one + of whom shall be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (C) + Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be designated to + serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall + be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (D) + Two members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be designated to + serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall + be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (E) + Three members appointed by the President, two of whom shall be designated to serve upon the + Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall be designated + to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (F) + One member appointed by the Secretary of Defense, whom shall be designated to serve upon the + Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims. + + + (G) + Two members appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one of whom shall be designated to + serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and one of whom shall + be designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + (H) + One member appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, whom shall be + designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on Appeals. + + + + (2) +
Subcommittees
+ The Commission or Task Force shall have two subcommittees as follows: + + (A) + A Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims consisting of the eight members designated in accordance + with paragraph (1). + + + (B) + A Subcommittee on Appeals consisting of the seven members designated in accordance with paragraph + (1). + + + + (3) +
Qualifications
+ Each member appointed under paragraph (1) shall be appointed based on the experience of the member + as a veteran or on the subject matter expertise or other relevant + experience of the member. + + + (4) +
Advisors
+ + (A) +
In general
+ In addition to the 15 members appointed under paragraph (1), the Commission or Task Force shall— + + (i) + have five nonvoting, nonmember advisors, appointed by a majority of the Commission or Task Force, + each from a different organization that represents the interests of + veterans; and + + + (ii) + seek advice from experts from nongovernmental organizations (including veterans service + organizations and military organizations), the Internet technology + industry, and the insurance industry. + + + + (B) +
Advice
+ Individuals described in clause (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall provide advice to both + subcommittees described in paragraph (2). + + + + (5) +
Chairman
+ The President shall designate a member of the Commission or Task Force who is appointed by the + President and designated to serve upon the Subcommittee on the Backlog of + Claims to serve as the chairman of the Commission or Task Force. The + chairman may designate a member to serve as the chairman of the + Subcommittee on the Backlog of Claims and a member to serve as the + chairman of the Subcommittee on Appeals to chair such subcommittees as the + designee of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force. + + + (6) +
Period of Appointment
+ Members of the Commission or Task Force shall be appointed for the life of the Commission or Task + Force. A vacancy shall not affect its powers. + + + (7) +
Vacancy
+ A vacancy on the Commission or Task Force shall be filled in the manner in which the original + appointment was made. + + + (8) +
Appointment deadline
+ The appointment of members of the Commission or Task Force established in this section shall be + made not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. + + + + (e) +
Meetings
+ + (1) +
Initial meeting
+ The Commission or Task Force shall hold its first meeting not later than 15 days after the date on + which a majority of the members are appointed. + + + (2) +
Meetings
+ The Commission or Task Force shall meet at the call of the chairman. + + + (3) +
Quorum
+ A majority of the members of the Commission or Task Force shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser + number may hold hearings. + + + + (f) +
Powers of the Commission or Task Force
+ + (1) +
Hearings
+ The Commission or Task Force may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take + such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission or Task Force + considers advisable to carry out the purposes of this section. + + + (2) +
Information from Federal Agencies
+ The Commission or Task Force may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal + Government such information as the Commission or Task Force considers + necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Upon request of the + chairman, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such + information to the Commission or Task Force. + + + (3) +
Postal Services
+ The Commission or Task Force may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same + conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. + + + (4) +
Gifts
+ The Commission or Task Force may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of service or + property. + + + + (g) +
Personnel Matters
+ + (1) +
Compensation of Members
+ Each member of the Commission or Task Force 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 the member is engaged in the performance of the + duties of the Commission or Task Force. All members of the Commission or + Task Force who are officers or employees of the United States shall serve + without compensation in addition to that received for their services as + officers or employees of the United States. + + + (2) +
Travel Expenses
+ The members of the Commission or Task Force 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 service of + the Commission or Task Force. + + + (3) +
Staff
+ + (A) +
Appointment
+ The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may, without regard to the civil service laws and + regulations, appoint an executive director and such other personnel as may + be necessary to enable the Commission or Task Force to perform its duties. + The appointment of an executive director shall be subject to the approval + of the Commission or Task Force. + + + (B) +
Compensation
+ The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may fix the compensation of the executive director and + other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and + subchapter III of + chapter 53 + of title 5, United States Code, relating to + classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates, except that + the rate of pay for the executive director and other personnel may not + exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under + section 5316 of such title. + + + + (4) +
Detail of Government Employees
+ Upon request of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force, the head of any department or agency + of the Federal Government may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any + personnel of that department or agency to the Commission or Task Force to + assist it in carrying out its duties. + + + (5) +
Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services
+ The chairman of the Commission or Task Force may procure temporary and intermittent services under + + section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals + which 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. + + + + (h) +
Termination of Commission or Task Force
+ The Commission or Task Force shall terminate 60 days after the date on which the Commission or Task + Force submits the final comprehensive report under subsection (c)(3). + + + (i) +
Funding
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The Secretary shall, upon the request of the chairman of the Commission or Task Force, make + available to the Commission or Task Force such amounts as the Commission + or Task Force may require to carry out the duties of the Commission or + Task Force under this section. + + + (2) +
Availability
+ Any sums made available to the Commission or Task Force shall remain available, without fiscal year + limitation, until the termination of the Commission or Task Force. + + + + (j) +
Definitions
+ In this section: + + (1) + The term appeals process means the process to appeal the determination by the Secretary of a claim beginning with the + notice of disagreement filed pursuant to + section 7105 of title 38, United + States Code, and ending with the review of a decision by the Supreme Court + pursuant to section 7292(c) of such title. + + + (2) + The term Board means the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. + + + (3) + The term strategic plan means the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog, published by the Secretary + of Veterans Affairs on January 25, 2013. + + +
+
+ 4. +
Supplemental reports to the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog
+ Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter + until Memorial Day (May 25), 2015, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall + submit to Congress a supplemental report on the implementation by the + Department of Veterans Affairs of the Strategic Plan to Eliminate the + Compensation Claims Backlog. Each such report shall include— + + (1) + verification that during the period covered by the report, each claim was approved or denied by not + later than 125 days after the date on which the claim is submitted with an + accuracy rate of 98 percent, as specified in the Strategic Plan; + + + (2) + a description of the specific measures, procedures, and metrics used to assess the implementation + of the Strategic Plan for purposes of the supplemental report; and + + + (3) + a detailed timeline for the implementation of each initiative contained in the Strategic Plan. + +
+
+ 5. +
Expedition of transfer of certain records
+ + (a) +
SSA records
+ Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans + Affairs shall enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of the Social + Security Administration to ensure that the Commissioner transfers to the + Secretary disability or medical records of the Commissioner that the + Secretary will use to evaluate a claim by not later than 30 days after the + Secretary requests such records. + + + (b) +
DOD records
+ Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans + Affairs shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Defense to + ensure that the Secretary of Defense transfers to the Secretary of + Veterans Affairs medical records of members or former members of the Armed + Forces that the Secretary will use to evaluate a claim by not later than + 30 days after the Secretary requests such records. + + + (c) +
National Guard records
+ Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans + Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly— + + (1) + submit to Congress a plan to reduce to 30 days the amount of time needed to provide members of the + National Guard and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with the medical + records of such members, including by partnering with appropriate + officials of Federal or State departments or agencies; and + + + (2) + implement such plan. + + + + (d) +
Effective date
+ This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this + Act. + +
+
+ 6. +
Claims processors training
+ + (a) +
Establishment
+ The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a training program to provide newly hired claims + processors of the Department of Veterans Affairs with training for a + period of not less than two years. In carrying out such program, the + Secretary shall identify successful claims processors of the Department + who can assist in the training of newly hired claims processors. + + + (b) +
Ability To process claims
+ The Secretary shall carry out the training program established under subsection (a) without + increasing the amount of time in which claims are processed by the + Department. + + + (c) +
Effective date
+ This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this + Act. + +
+
+ 7. +
Report by Comptroller General of the United States
+ Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the + United States shall submit to Congress a report on the progress of the + Secretary of Veterans Affairs in improving the timeliness of claims + processing and eliminating the backlog of claims. The report shall include + any recommendations of the Comptroller General with respect to improving + the ability of the Secretary to make such progress. +
+
+ 8. +
Priority for processing claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs
+ + (a) +
In general
+ + Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the + following new section: + +
+ 5109C. +
Priority for processing claims
+ + (a) +
Priority
+ In processing claims for compensation under this chapter, the Secretary shall provide the following + claimants with priority over other claimants: + + (1) + Veterans who have attained the age of 70. + + + (2) + Veterans who are terminally ill. + + + (3) + Veterans with life-threatening illnesses. + + + (4) + Homeless veterans (as defined in section 2002 of this title). + + + (5) + Veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. + + + (6) + Veterans who are former prisoners of war. + + + (7) + Veterans whose claims are being reviewed again in relation to a previously denied claim relating to + military sexual trauma. + + + (8) + Veterans whom the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, are seriously or very seriously + injured. + + + (9) + Veterans whom the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, should be given priority under + this section based on an application for good cause established by the + Secretary. + + + + (b) +
Regulations
+ The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out subsection (a). + +
+ . + + + + (b) +
Clerical amendment
+ The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item + relating to section 5109B the following new item: + + + 5109C. Priority for processing claims. + + . + + +
+
+ 9. +
Public availability of certain information about pending and completed claims for compensation + under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
+ + (a) +
In general
+ + Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section + 5109C, as added by section 106, the following new section: + +
+ 5109D. +
Information about pending and completed claims
+ + (a) +
Availability of information
+ The Secretary shall maintain on the Internet website of the Department publicly accessible + information about pending and completed claims for compensation under + chapter 11 of this title. Such information shall include each of the + following: + + (1) + For each regional office and for the Department as a whole— + + (A) + the average number of days between the date of the submittal of a claim and the date of the + decision with respect to the claim for each of the preceding three-month + and one-year period; + + + (B) + the average number of days such a claim is pending during the preceding three-month and one-year + periods; + + + (C) + the quality and accuracy rating of the claims adjudication process during the preceding three-month + and one-year periods; + + + (D) + the number of claims pending; + + + (E) + the number of pending claims that have been pending for more than 125 days; and + + + (F) + the number of claims completed during— + + (i) + the current month, to date; + + + (ii) + the month preceding the current month; + + + (iii) + the current calendar year, to date; and + + + (iv) + the calendar year preceding the current calendar year. + + + + + (2) + For each medical condition for which a claim for compensation is submitted, for each regional + office and for the Department as a whole— + + (A) + the average number of days between the date of the submittal of a claim relating to such medical + condition and the date of the decision with respect to the claim for each + of the preceding three-month and one-year period; + + + (B) + the average number of days such a claim is pending during the preceding three-month and one-year + periods; + + + (C) + the quality and accuracy rating of the claims adjudication process as applied to claims relating to + such medical condition during the preceding three-month and one-year + periods; + + + (D) + the number of pending claims relating to such condition; + + + (E) + the number of such pending claims that have been pending for more than 125 days; and + + + (F) + the number of claims relating to such medical condition completed during— + + (i) + the current month, to date; + + + (ii) + the month preceding current month; + + + (iii) + the current calendar year, to date; and + + + (iv) + the calendar year preceding the current calendar year. + + + + + + (b) +
Updates
+ The Secretary shall update the information on the website under subsection (a) not less frequently + than once every seven days. + +
+ . + + + + (b) +
Clerical amendment
+ The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating + to section 5109C, as added by section 8, the following new item: + + + 5109D. Information about pending and completed claims. + + . + + +
+
+ 10. +
Annual report on processing of claims
+ + (a) +
In general
+ + Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section + 5109D, as added by section 9, the following new section: + +
+ 5109E. +
Annual report on processing of claims
+ + (a) +
Annual report
+ The Secretary shall include in the annual report to Congress required under section 529 of this + title information on the following: + + (1) + The automatic processing of claims for compensation. + + + (2) + The performance of any regional office that fails to meet the administrative goals of the regional + office with respect to timeliness and accuracy in processing claims for + compensation. + + + (3) + The timeliness of receiving information pursuant to a request by the Secretary to the head of + another department or agency of the United States for information required + by the Secretary in adjudicating a claim for compensation under chapter 11 + of this title. + + + + (b) +
Matters included
+ In carrying out subsection (a) to include information in the report required under section 529 of + this title, the Secretary shall include the following: + + (1) + With respect to the information required by subsection (a)(1)— + + (A) + each medical condition for which claims relating to such condition were processed in an electronic + automated fashion during the fiscal year covered by the report; + + + (B) + the feasibility of processing any additional medical conditions in an electronic automated fashion + and any barriers to such processing, including any such barriers relating + to the schedule for rating disabilities under section 1155 of this title; + + + (C) + the number of claims for compensation relating to each medical condition submitted during such + fiscal year; and + + + (D) + for each medical condition, the percentage of claims denied and the percentage of claims approved + during such fiscal year. + + + + (2) + With respect to the information required by subsection (a)(2), in the case of any regional office + that, for the fiscal year covered by the report, did not meet the + administrative goal of having no claim pending for more than 125 days and + achieving an accuracy rating of 98 percent— + + (A) + a signed statement prepared by the individual serving as director of the regional office as of the + date of the submittal of the report containing— + + (i) + an explanation for why the regional office did not meet the goal; + + + (ii) + a description of the additional resources needed to enable the regional office to reach the goal; + and + + + (iii) + a description of any additional actions planned for the subsequent fiscal year that are proposed to + enable the regional office to meet the goal; and + + + + (B) + a statement prepared by the Under Secretary for Benefits explaining how the failure of the regional + office to meet the goal affected the performance evaluation of the + director of the regional office. + + + + (3) + With respect to the information required by subsection (a)(3)— + + (A) + the number of requests described in such paragraph made during the fiscal year covered by the + report; and + + + (B) + the average response time for such requests made during each month of such fiscal year, as + determined based on the period beginning on the date on which the + Secretary made the request and ending on the date on which the Secretary + determines that the request is completed. + + + +
+ . + + + + (b) +
Clerical amendment
+ The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating + to section 5109D, as added by section 9, the following new item: + + + 5109E. Annual report on processing of claims. + + . + + + + (c) +
Effective date
+ + + Section 5109E of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) shall take effect on the + date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. + +
+
+ 11. +
Department of Veterans Affairs notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of + claims approved
+ + (a) +
Public notice
+ The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall post the information described in subsection (c)— + + (1) + in a conspicuous place in each regional office and claims intake facilities of the Department of + Veterans Affairs; and + + + (2) + on the Internet website of the Department. + + + + (b) +
Notice to applicants
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The Secretary shall provide to each person who submits a claim for benefits under the laws + administered by the Secretary before the person submits such claim— + + (A) + notice of the information described in subsection (c); and + + + (B) + notice that, during the period ending on August 6, 2015, the person is eligible to receive up to an + extra year of benefits payments if the person files an original claim that + is fully developed. + + + + (2) +
Acknowledgment of receipt of notice
+ Each person who submits a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary shall + include in such application a signed form acknowledging that the person + received the information described in subsection (c). + + + + (c) +
Information described
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The information described in this subsection is the following: + + (A) + The average processing time of the claims described in paragraph (2) and the percentage of such + submitted claims for which benefits are awarded. + + + (B) + The percentage of each of the following types of submitted claims for benefits under the laws + administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for which benefits are + awarded: + + (i) + Claims filed by veterans who authorized a veterans service organization to act on the veterans’ + behalf under a durable power of attorney. + + + (ii) + Claims filed by veterans who authorized a person other than a veterans service organization to act + on the veterans’ behalf under a durable power of attorney. + + + (iii) + Claims filed by veterans who did not authorize a person to act on the veterans’ behalf under a + durable power of attorney. + + + + + (2) +
Claims described
+ The claims described in this paragraph are each of the following types of claims for benefits under + the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs: + + (A) + A fully developed claim that is submitted in standard electronic form. + + + (B) + A fully developed claim that is submitted in standard paper form. + + + (C) + A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in standard electronic form. + + + (D) + A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in standard paper form. + + + (E) + A claim that is not fully developed that is submitted in nonstandard paper form. + + + + (3) +
Update of information
+ The information described in this subsection shall be updated not less frequently than once each + fiscal quarter. + + + + (d) +
Effective date
+ This section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this + Act. + +
+
+ 12. +
Claim defined
+ Except as otherwise provided, in this Act, the term claim means a claim for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans + Affairs. +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 4949 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + June 24, 2014 + + Mr. Cárdenas (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 establish the National Office of New Americans to support the integration of immigrants to the + United States into the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their + local communities and the Nation, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Short title
+ This Act may be cited as the + + New American Success Act of 2014 + + . +
+
+ 2. +
Table of contents
+ The table of contents for this Act is as follows: + + Sec. 1. Short title. + Sec. 2. Table of contents. + Sec. 3. Findings and declaration of policy. + Title I—Citizenship and New Americans + Sec. 101. National Office of New Americans. + Sec. 102. Task Force on New Americans. + Sec. 103. Authorization of appropriations. + Title II—Grants + Sec. 201. Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grants. + Sec. 202. Integration Success Grants. + Sec. 203. Integration Success Fund. + Title III—English Language Learning + Sec. 301. Waiver of English requirement for senior new Americans. + Title IV—Rulemaking + Sec. 401. Rulemaking requirement. + +
+
+ 3. +
Findings and declaration of policy
+ + (a) +
Findings
+ + Congress makes the following findings: + + (1) + According to the Migration Policy Institute, there are 13,400,000 non-citizen residents in the + United States with limited proficiency in English. + + + (2) + According to the Department of Homeland Security, approximately 1,100,000 legal immigrants enter + the country annually. About half of these legal immigrants lack full + proficiency in English. + + + (3) + According to the Migration Policy Institute, an estimated 70 percent of the unauthorized immigrant + population ages 19 and older have limited proficiency in English. + + + (4) + According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two-thirds of the foreign-born population + does not have a postsecondary degree, and foreign-born adults are three + times more likely to lack a high school diploma or equivalent than + native-born adults. + + + (5) + According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 19 of the 30 fastest growing occupations require + workers with some form of postsecondary education or training. + + + (6) + These statistics suggest that a lack of English proficiency and limited education serve as serious + impediments to labor market success for immigrants. + + + (7) + A century ago, during the last great wave of immigration to this country, the public and private + sectors promoted the integration of newcomers through the Settlement House + movement, the founding of the modern public library system, the + establishment of universal public education. + + + (8) + Although currently dozens of Federal and State programs support, and thousands of government + agencies and nonprofit organizations operate, programs that teach English, + promote acquisition of workforce skills, provide citizenship assistance, + and otherwise promote the integration of immigrants and their children, + such programs are often not coordinated or aligned, limiting the capacity + of such programs to identify and test promising practices, leverage + resources, or bring effective interventions to scale. + + + (9) + It is in the national interest to facilitate the rapid acquisition of English language skills by + immigrants to the United States and to otherwise promote the integration + of immigrants and their children into the mainstream of our economy and + society. + + + (10) + Empowering immigrants and their family members to effectively integrate into the mainstream of the + economic, social, cultural, and civic life of their local communities and + the Nation as a whole will ensure that United States immigration policies + result in more productive and competitive local economies and more + cohesive and harmonious communities. + + + (11) + Data, policies, and programs relevant to immigrant integration crosscut the responsibilities of + numerous Federal agencies as well as those of State and local governments + and nongovernmental actors. + + + (12) + The overlapping nature of integration issues and the lack of coordination of immigration policies + and programs make it difficult for the President and Congress to + understand and respond to pressing integration challenges and + opportunities. + + + (13) + Improved coordination of integration goals, policies, and programs across sectors and levels of + government would greatly enhance the ability of the Federal Government to + create and maintain an immigration system that is more suited to modern + times and benefits the interests of the Federal Government, communities + with growing immigrant populations, as well as immigrants and their family + members. + + + + (b) +
Declaration of policy
+ It is the policy of the United States to— + + (1) + promote the civic, linguistic, and economic integration of immigrants and their young children into + the United States; + + + (2) + establish national goals for integrating immigrants and their young children into the United + States, and measure the degree to which such goals are met; + + + (3) + assess and coordinate Federal policies, regulations, and programs related to the integration of + immigrants, including an assessment of Federal agency jurisdiction and + budget concerns; + + + (4) + consult with State and local governments on integration challenges and opportunities for the + purpose of improving Federal integration policy and program efforts; + + + (5) + track the performance of Federal, State, and local integration initiatives, including measures of + reach, effectiveness, and cost; and + + + (6) + engage stakeholders at different government and nongovernment levels to identify integration + opportunities and challenges. + + +
+ + <enum>I</enum> + <header>Citizenship and New Americans</header> + <section id="H94726B4AA429476B8051944BD21A45C8"> + <enum>101.</enum> + <header>National Office of New Americans</header> + <subsection id="HE337E036CCB546B698D441F48CEC2E10"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>Establishment of National Office of New Americans</header> + <paragraph id="H26352B7CD992444194A91ABEF31B1176"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <header>In general</header> + <text>There is established in the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1100" entity-type="federal-body">Executive Office of the President</cato:entity-ref> a <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> + (in this title referred to as the <quote>Office</quote>).</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H852397B746564BF48D25E186E163DFD5"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <header>Appointment of directors</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">There shall be at the head of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office</cato:entity-ref> a <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref> appointed by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="1100">President</cato:entity-ref> (in this title + referred to as the <quote>Director</quote>). The President is authorized to appoint a Deputy Director and such Assistant Directors as the + <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="1100">President</cato:entity-ref> determines to be necessary.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H40250493FD7B41268F4979D6DFB9B503"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Functions</header> + <text>The functions of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office</cato:entity-ref> are—</text> + <paragraph id="HA68193F6FD2C48CCAA2F344E4FB2654C"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>to oversee and coordinate the efforts of Federal, State, and local entities to ensure the effective + economic, linguistic, and civic integration of immigrants and their + children;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HCD8F8FFCD5A64C36B7061F81E5D1DB66"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text>to provide advice and leadership to the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="1100">President</cato:entity-ref>, <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="0001">Congress</cato:entity-ref>, and other Federal Government officials + on the challenges and opportunities facing such entities with regards to + immigrant integration;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H7A9653DC6F724D13B92E8626946AB0CF"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to establish national goals for immigrant integration and measure the degree to which such goals + are met;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HFC7012E05D6E49D58EEDE2EB0F05FE3A"> + <enum>(4)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to serve as a member of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Domestic Policy Council" entity-parent-id="1100">Domestic Policy Council</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HD5FE921D14F1488B8D547742BA2B5F2F"> + <enum>(5)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to cooperate closely with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1103" entity-type="federal-body">Office of Management and Budget</cato:entity-ref> and other relevant executive agencies + and departments to analyze the impact of immigration policies and of + immigrant integration efforts on the Federal budget;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H6EC4B9D4E5324FC8B739E4D6CA69A408"> + <enum>(6)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to evaluate the scale, quality, and effectiveness of Federal Government efforts concerning + immigrant integration;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HFB38A7B836AA476B948786A61262E315"> + <enum>(7)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to identify the anticipated effects of new Federal immigration policies on existing integration + efforts and advise the President on how to address any potential + integration needs or impacts resulting from such policies;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HA4FEF552299A47679D726D13DAFBBE9E"> + <enum>(8)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to consult on a biannual basis with State and local government officials on the immigrant + integration challenges and opportunities facing State and units of local + government;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H9DD05E13EABC45C19F393C7F3E14EBD3"> + <enum>(9)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to consult with the Secretaries and Directors identified in title II on the administration of the + grant programs established by such title; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HC69D7196DF9C4971BABB41560D2B5546"> + <enum>(10)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a biannual report that + describes the activities of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office</cato:entity-ref> and the results of the consultation + process provided in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:101/ss:b/p:8" proposed="true">paragraph (8)</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HE5F78F245DBF4B87853313D7D346FC7E"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <header>Deadline for establishment</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office</cato:entity-ref> shall begin operating not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this + Act.</text> + </subsection> + </section> + <section id="H8C74AB9B21E7429D993B2F57F0123644"> + <enum>102.</enum> + <header>Task Force on New Americans</header> + <subsection id="H5E1FAEE12A84429CAE57D045FDCDBFB6"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>Establishment</header> + <paragraph id="H9FF7E8E794A54D6F8DA195F847EBCA45"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <header>In general</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref> shall establish within the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> a <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force on New Americans</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HA1D0BBB8DEFB440E978970939C7A8384"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <header>Deadline for establishment</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall be fully operational not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment + of this Act.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H4B9ECCC206EB4CB9BEBA2A1B029D9520"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Purpose</header> + <text>The purposes of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> are—</text> + <paragraph id="H754A522AA1914257AF13E680B79F6D7E"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>to establish a coordinated Federal program to respond effectively to immigrant integration issues; + and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HA99B74BA61574B4285AB86C191A9EECE"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text>to advise and assist the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref> in identifying and implementing the necessary policies to carry + out such program.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H4F538F04BE1A4328A673A3D516686A02"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <header>Membership</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall be comprised of—</text> + <paragraph id="H6F299F945A4843AFB1A725E103BFF3E6"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref>, who shall serve as <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Chair of the Task Force</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HEF8DA5D4193847FD8775345307869CD3"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="2000" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of the Treasury</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H6BAF53CE7B5C4F24A91817CC0306AE63"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1500" entity-type="federal-body">Attorney General</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H58D681747A114A5F9EDF99678CA57511"> + <enum>(4)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1300" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Commerce</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HFE08D734F607460BA12C07E77E2A775F"> + <enum>(5)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1600" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Labor</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H71485A5069F34CC0B389D035C4F8DE70"> + <enum>(6)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="7500" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Health and Human Services</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H318C306FB8D54D0EA65DF71CECBDD1A0"> + <enum>(7)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="8600" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Housing and Urban Development</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H2C28FB06FB79492FAE24C38C8F0EDA66"> + <enum>(8)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="9100" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Education</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HEE8B47FCA6684F0E9028D3FF6C54CDE6"> + <enum>(9)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="7000" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Homeland Security</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H23E773D19BAB4BE084FF8A1C50718BD2"> + <enum>(10)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7300">Director of the Small Business Administration</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HA634B16C26CD42A88D7ACF7F4EB3DB2E"> + <enum>(11)</enum> + <text>the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1103" entity-type="federal-body">Director of the Office of Management and Budget</cato:entity-ref>;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H38B3F6C2B23545BA8D1DAB98B26B5071"> + <enum>(12)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Consumer Financial Protection Bureau" entity-parent-id="9559">Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection</cato:entity-ref>; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HAEFEE1F0BFB848F39F3BD120E45F49FF"> + <enum>(13)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">any other individual the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> invites to participate + who occupies a position listed under level I or II of the Executive + Schedule, as provided in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="uscode" value="usc/5/5312">sections <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5312">5312</external-xref> + </cato:entity-ref> and <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="uscode" value="usc/5/5313"> + <external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/5/5313">5313</external-xref> of title 5, United States + Code</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H25F99636D1EA4C369FFAB4254F395021"> + <enum>(d)</enum> + <header>Duties</header> + <paragraph id="H150A728017BE4253BB19D2518C1A471C"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <header>In General</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall meet at the call of the Chair and perform such duties as the Chair reasonably + requires.</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H1AE20943BD304E1195591BE0E4C1E2FC"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <header>Coordinated response to immigrant issues</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall work with executive agencies and departments to provide a coordinated Federal + response to adequately address issues that affect the lives of new + immigrants and local communities with growing immigrant populations, + including—</text> + <subparagraph id="H94DA6CE8BCFD455A8EF51F130905A01D"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>early childhood care and education;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H6371A9AD6C704E80B6881BA7A4D39D43"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text>elementary, secondary and postsecondary education;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H8B5B9AFA22CD49DE90C06725B2858AC5"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>adult education and workforce training;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H9FE83AF6BEE04860913229611693C26F"> + <enum>(D)</enum> + <text>health care;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H05823991D616405CA7A8D4B44B0F2728"> + <enum>(E)</enum> + <text>naturalization; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H8D16CBE0E7A84E82B9907D679B161C39"> + <enum>(F)</enum> + <text>economic development.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HC2458C2C9BF54490937AA8C010A4CF7E"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <header>Liaison with Federal agencies</header> + <subparagraph id="H7AD53F12C8BD496F9127F3FB55A6C4C9"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <header>In General</header> + <text>Each member of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall serve as a liaison to the respective agency of the member to + ensure that the agency participates in the activities of the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> in + a timely and meaningful manner.</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HC863D238A8E448898FF1B562E084AAFF"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <header>Duties of a Liaison</header> + <text>The duties of each member as an agency liaison include—</text> + <clause id="H597B14DAC4DB4251A26259C0C634A105"> + <enum>(i)</enum> + <text>creating immigrant integration goals within the agency;</text> + </clause> + <clause id="HFB244B2820C948F0B116CDE6D76ECCA9"> + <enum>(ii)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">creating immigration integration indicators within the agency;</text> + </clause> + <clause id="H24390DE9AB8C4565B2162202C7B990E2"> + <enum>(iii)</enum> + <text>implementing the biannual consultation process described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:101/ss:b/p:8" proposed="true">section 101(b)(8)</cato:entity-ref> by consulting with + the State and local counterparts of the agency; and</text> + </clause> + <clause id="H26444777B52641508043AECC0E9E299D"> + <enum>(iv)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">reporting to the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> on the progress made by the agency in achieving the goals and + indicators described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:3/sp:B/cl:i" proposed="true">clauses (i)</cato:entity-ref> and <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:3/sp:B/cl:ii" proposed="true">(ii)</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </clause> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H256BF440AB5B42C98C1776BDD09ED88E"> + <enum>(4)</enum> + <header>Recommendations of the Task Force</header> + <subparagraph id="HEFD82C4E344941A2B7B474737771D333"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <header>Report</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall submit to <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="0001">Congress</cato:entity-ref> a report that includes the following:</text> + <clause id="H16C3A1F0E83B4E3381F66F384AB94993"> + <enum>(i)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Findings from the consultation process described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:101/ss:b/p:8" proposed="true">section 101(b)(8)</cato:entity-ref>, including a description of + the immigrant integration challenges and opportunities facing States and + units of local government.</text> + </clause> + <clause id="H6BD6F2A37C6948299D0F8313D4C666A1"> + <enum>(ii)</enum> + <text>Recommendations on the effects of pending legislation and executive branch policy proposals related + to immigration.</text> + </clause> + <clause id="HD63B4F69D7DF4899AF97026A21E887C4"> + <enum>(iii)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Suggestions for changes to Federal programs or policies that have a negative impact on new + immigrants and local communities with growing immigrant populations, in + comparison to the general population.</text> + </clause> + <clause id="HD26E25A8D7D54CED9B62D5BC3F4E3824"> + <enum>(iv)</enum> + <text>Recommendations on legislative solutions to promote immigrant integration.</text> + </clause> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HFE67963731E749A7B928163B6C4C8B7F"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <header>Reporting Deadline</header> + <clause id="H4C0795F7794F44479548516440941104"> + <enum>(i)</enum> + <header>Report required</header> + <text>Except as provided in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:4/sp:B/cl:ii" proposed="true">clause (ii)</cato:entity-ref>, the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> shall submit a report required by <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:4/sp:A" proposed="true">subparagraph + (A)</cato:entity-ref> not later than 18 months after the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> is fully operational and + every two years thereafter.</text> + </clause> + <clause commented="no" id="H760F14048DA44C53B3F5FFA9EBBE1931"> + <enum>(ii)</enum> + <header>Exception</header> + <text>The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Task Force on New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Task Force</cato:entity-ref> is not required to submit a report described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:4/sp:B/cl:i" proposed="true">clause (i)</cato:entity-ref> if the total number of + aliens issued immigrant visas or granted permanent residence under <cato:entity xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="law-citation"> + <cato:entity-ref entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:201">section + 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act</cato:entity-ref> (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1151"> + <cato:entity-ref entity-type="uscode" value="usc/8/1151">8 U.S.C. 1151</cato:entity-ref> + </external-xref>)</cato:entity>, including + individuals subject and not subject to numerical limitations for + admission, is less than 500,000 at any time during a period of two years + ending on the required submission date of such report pursuant to <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:102/ss:d/p:4/sp:B/cl:i" proposed="true">clause + (i)</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </clause> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + </section> + <section id="H046C858AF5564835B67E8A5C3586C1C7"> + <enum>103.</enum> + <header>Authorization of appropriations</header> + <text display-inline="no-display-inline"> + <cato:entity xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="auth-auth-approp">In addition to any amounts otherwise made available to the <cato:entity-ref entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Office</cato:entity-ref>, there are authorized to be + appropriated <cato:funds-and-year amount="indefinite">such sums as may be necessary</cato:funds-and-year> + <cato:property name="purpose"> to carry out <cato:entity-ref entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/t:I" proposed="true">this title</cato:entity-ref> + </cato:property>.</cato:entity> + </text> + </section> + + + <enum>II</enum> + <header>Grants</header> + <section id="HB492DC79B42F40368B59F5EBFDD328CE"> + <enum>201.</enum> + <header>Initial Entry, Adjustment, and Citizenship Assistance Grants</header> + <subsection id="H49F263D8DF934450AA57C0B8FB323E23"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>Authorization</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services</cato:entity-ref>, in consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the + National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref>, shall award Initial Entry, Adjustment, + and Citizenship Assistance grants to eligible entities.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H2863F4DD18E243BA897D642A4DE690D5"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Eligibility</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a unit of local government, private + organization, community-based organization, or not-for-profit + organization—</text> + <paragraph id="H9F8C3CE3A22C40149FD4A61771EAC76B"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>that provides authorized direct legal assistance to immigrants to the United States; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HAAD9CAD6CED54B13A40AE67954A15D78"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">that submits to the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services</cato:entity-ref> an application at such time, + in such manner, and containing such information as such <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director</cato:entity-ref>, in + consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref>, + may reasonably require.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HF7E72A5CD34F4391B8DF150894C195E0"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <header>Use of funds</header> + <paragraph id="H9EF3716D6B68415A824B03B1999DD108"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <header>In General</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Funds awarded under this section may be used to provide to an eligible non-citizen legal assistance + relating to the immigration status of such non-citizen, or related + services. Such assistance may include—</text> + <subparagraph display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H4C74CAE0EBBD4E26BF2FC2896347EAF9"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>screening to assess the eligibility of a prospective applicant seeking a change in immigration + status;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H978EA4C78D254882B7183CC6DCC8C9D0"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text>completing immigration applications;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HF4B0BB579F4B4E6A97A5291F627C4FBF"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>gathering proof of identification, employment, residence, and tax payment;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HDF57BEA20A5246E7B031451197F3AD36"> + <enum>(D)</enum> + <text>gathering proof of relationships to eligible family members;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H06E869A7D63F4A2F89668DC42BC67188"> + <enum>(E)</enum> + <text>applying for any waivers for which an applicant and qualifying family members may be eligible; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HB717B1998B3248E1BE2F454F9BDFA336"> + <enum>(F)</enum> + <text>advising an applicant on the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H8E92B28A14DF43C3A72BAE65FCF01409"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <header>Immigrants eligible for assistance</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A non-citizen is eligible to receive the assistance described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:201/ss:c/p:1" proposed="true">paragraph (1)</cato:entity-ref> if such non-citizen + is—</text> + <subparagraph id="HAF8C1798D7DA45A5B287FB8B675A6BA1"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>seeking to become a permanent resident or naturalized citizen; or</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H9F3BE235A84349F3ACB2414C62A3A937"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text>seeking relief from removal and authorization to remain in the United States lawfully and + permanently.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H9E72C6AE2A9B4CAD95DD2A826E38903E"> + <enum>(d)</enum> + <header>Priority</header> + <text>In awarding grants under this section, priority shall be given to—</text> + <paragraph id="H18997045CE184910B8954E514C4264D7"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">entities that demonstrate intent to use grant funds to serve individuals living in a State with a + foreign-born population of not less than 5 percent that has experienced an + increase that is higher than the national average in the population of + non-citizen residents during the most recent 10-year period, based on data + compiled by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Office of Immigration Statistics" entity-parent-id="7000">Office of Immigration Statistics</cato:entity-ref> or the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1323" entity-type="federal-body">United States + Census Bureau</cato:entity-ref>, or units of local government located within such State; or</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H571ED34017474DF2985D6FBE4DEDD5A5"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">entities that demonstrate intent to use grant funds to serve individuals living in any of the 10 + States with the highest number of non-citizen residents, based on data + compiled by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Office of Immigration Statistics" entity-parent-id="7000">Office of Immigration Statistics</cato:entity-ref> or the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1323" entity-type="federal-body">United States + Census Bureau</cato:entity-ref>, or units of local government located within such State.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H058ACDE940584066BD4F5978650C2A01"> + <enum>(e)</enum> + <header>Certification</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In order to receive a payment under this section, a participating entity shall submit to the + <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services</cato:entity-ref> a certification that the + proposed uses of grant funds by the entity are consistent with this + section and meet all necessary criteria determined by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director of + Citizenship and Immigration Services</cato:entity-ref> in consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of + the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HBD7D4ABB5E514374B7BAD850B4F4E672"> + <enum>(f)</enum> + <header>Annual report and evaluation</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives grant funds + under this section, the entity shall submit to the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" entity-id="7003">Director of Citizenship + and Immigration Services</cato:entity-ref> the following:</text> + <paragraph id="H6388537FA1194551BF43E9CF55391D64"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A report that describes—</text> + <subparagraph id="H54EC86E7BD7B41B3999EBF57D6194C1D"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>the activities undertaken by the entity that were funded entirely or partially by the grant funds;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HB95CFEEA0DFE44D2B0F760E1801F171F"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text>the geographic area or areas served by the grant funds;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H3385B51D914447F28A4E022AF380AE88"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>an estimate of the number of non-citizens living in the jurisdiction or service area of the entity, + which demonstrates that the entity made a reasonable effort to determine + such number;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HBD97CFF34CF149D9B5EB9AF4C681B84F"> + <enum>(D)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the number of non-citizens receiving assistance that was funded entirely or partially by grant + funds received by the entity; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H8C207CC4C0054F2A9D966DF51941DE4F"> + <enum>(E)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the primary languages spoken in the jurisdiction or service area of the entity.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HF6D87360D3F64B51820DEC2360792874"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An evaluation of any program of the entity using grant funds under this section, including an + assessment of—</text> + <subparagraph id="HF2DD0C8E377541DA8A7A6EF0E74AE841"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H61D27B9C99B943558AECB309C8658E03"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the future needs of immigrants to the United States; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HE90C951B74D74D39864261014D7D7B37"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>the future needs of States and units of local government related to immigrant integration.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H791BFF0B512B4363BCC0EDB32CF5841F"> + <enum>(g)</enum> + <header>State defined</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In this section, the term <quote>State</quote> means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the + United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth + of the Northern Mariana Islands.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H5247DC0A8EA24AC7815F83F399F881ED"> + <enum>(h)</enum> + <header>Effective period</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">This section shall be in effect for a period of 10 fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2016.</text> + </subsection> + </section> + <section id="H88B2501EFCA445878B809BB11C6B9455"> + <enum>202.</enum> + <header>Integration Success Grants</header> + <subsection id="H17AEABA3959E421FB05AB15C05A80DCE"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>Grants Authorized</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="9100" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Education</cato:entity-ref>, the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1600" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Labor</cato:entity-ref>, and the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="7500" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Health and Human Services</cato:entity-ref>, + in consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> + (in this section referred to as the <quote>Director</quote>), may jointly provide grants on a competitive basis to improve the economic, linguistic, and civic + integration of immigrants and their children.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H6152EF6EEB944E29A702CD4865CAAB01"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Eligibility</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is a State, or a unit of local government + working in partnership with a not-for-profit organization or + community-based organization, that submits to the Secretaries an + application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information + as the Secretaries, in consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref>, may reasonably + require, which may include—</text> + <paragraph id="HB8B3797AC0064BA7A8729E0C20298158"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>a proposal outlining the methods the entity intends to use to effectively carry out the activities + funded by the grant;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HD3371DC9C23C422AA53C985188EAF5AB"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text>a sociodemographic profile of non-citizens living within the jurisdiction or service area of the + entity; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HFF5F0A1131CC43F0A847DA1CD8C87836"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a description of opportunities and challenges in improving the economic, linguistic, and civic + integration of immigrants.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H338EDE1B36554440BF5387D0CEA591F4"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <header>Use of Funds</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An entity awarded a grant under this section may use the grant funds—</text> + <paragraph id="H485E03C5E22F4BEB8F6023CB3D2D8F52"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to expand access to, and improve the quality of, programs supporting the economic advancement of + immigrants in areas that include financial literacy, small business + development, employment navigation, and training opportunities;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H044E7E0407864B33981DDC244A0480F0"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to expand programs that provide basic adult education and contextualized English language skills + that improve the literacy, numeracy, workforce skills, and educational + attainment of immigrants over the age of 18;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HE182B12CF6814BA5B41C2E36C273C03F"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to expand access to programs that assist immigrants in obtaining recognized postsecondary + credentials or employment, or in building measurable skills to lead to the + attainment of an industry-recognized credential or certificate; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HAF50EBF4DB2942FF8FBA917019228B0E"> + <enum>(4)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">to educate immigrants about United States history, civics, citizenship rights and responsibilities, + democracy, opportunities to engage in the civic life of their community, + unit of local government, and State, and the navigation of local systems + that support the economic, linguistic, and civic integration of + individuals and families.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H3597C86AD563472CAAA09109C9A1C1A7"> + <enum>(d)</enum> + <header>Priority</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In awarding grants under this section, priority shall be given to—</text> + <paragraph id="H36B88D2DEB0F447AAA29967614EFE2AA"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text>an entity that uses not less than ten percent of matching funds from non-Federal sources;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H32CB654170AC4896A879DD7BE5967844"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">an entity that collaborates with at least one public or private entity to carry out a comprehensive + plan to improve the coordination of relevant immigrant integration + services and accelerate the integration progress; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H04AF82881FBC49FBAE4467BB400564DC"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">a State—</text> + <subparagraph id="HCE0FCEBBDFCB4BEE8C8C03B4B2CDBEEE"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">that has a foreign born population of not less than 5 percent and that has experienced an increase + in non-citizen residents that is higher than the national average during + the most recent 10-year period, based on data compiled by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Office of Immigration Statistics" entity-parent-id="7000">Office of + Immigration Statistics</cato:entity-ref> or the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1323" entity-type="federal-body">United States Census Bureau</cato:entity-ref>, or a unit of + local government located within such State; or</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HF07DBB2F83C34100B2DE6FAEB6EE9052"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">that is one of the 10 States with the highest number of non-citizen residents, based on data + compiled by the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="Office of Immigration Statistics" entity-parent-id="7000">Office of Immigration Statistics</cato:entity-ref> or the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="1323" entity-type="federal-body">United States + Census Bureau</cato:entity-ref>, or a unit of local government located within such State.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H8D1C010BF29149CFBAF7E9A2D5C63FCE"> + <enum>(e)</enum> + <header>Certification</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In order to receive a payment under this section, a participating entity shall provide the + Secretaries with a certification that the proposed uses of grant funds by + the entity are consistent with this section and meet all necessary + criteria determined by the Secretaries in consultation with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection display-inline="no-display-inline" id="HF78CF6016282464BB3CF70CC96BDE5AE"> + <enum>(f)</enum> + <header>Annual report and evaluation</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for which an entity receives a grant under + this section, such entity shall submit to the Secretaries the following:</text> + <paragraph id="H5DD79A53DFA94872BCAD091B7DB9EB97"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">A report that describes—</text> + <subparagraph id="HDEB8837913A54CD09F75471D0588AE69"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>the activities undertaken by the entity;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H64ABFDB55F6144499B893D6206E816F3"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text>the geographic area or areas served by the grant funds; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HC8A3B9ED3746417AAEB5DAEEFEF2A09B"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>a description of the sociodemographic characteristics of individuals served by the grant funds; and</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H75FCD02DDE584E23BA353E8CDC076D8C"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">An evaluation of any program of the entity that receives grant funds, including an assessment of—</text> + <subparagraph id="H26947EBA17E34D93816836B6FE78B13D"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text>the effectiveness of such program and recommendations for improving the program;</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HBC17468ACD34421DA1F68370B40DD895"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">the future needs of immigrants to the United States; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="HBE941E6546264012BFBDF788789B147B"> + <enum>(C)</enum> + <text>the future needs of States and units of local government related to immigrant integration.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HEF75173D89BA4327A6CF5602E758744B"> + <enum>(g)</enum> + <header>Annual report to States</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> shall inform each State annually of the amount + of funds available to such State under this section.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HEE3C516AD4604A348721C69EB00B2723"> + <enum>(h)</enum> + <header>State defined</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">In this section, the term <quote>State</quote> means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the + United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth + of the Northern Mariana Islands.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H775D4894411E46B3A04B4C3A9ADB67F1"> + <enum>(i)</enum> + <header>Effective period</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">This section shall be in effect for a period of 10 fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2016.</text> + </subsection> + </section> + <section id="H73D4598AEBE94C09A0CC7CCA75C2C01B"> + <enum>203.</enum> + <header>Integration Success Fund</header> + <subsection id="H3C30CB12194D47D0BF45588CA054D2A3"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>In General</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">There is established in the Treasury an account known as the <quote>Integration Success Fund</quote>.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H7AD5DD28BD954958A1CFC5ABCCDBEAF5"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Authorization of appropriations</header> + <text> + <cato:entity xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="auth-auth-approp">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Integration Success Fund <cato:funds-and-year amount="indefinite">such funds as may be + necessary</cato:funds-and-year> <cato:property name="purpose">to carry out <cato:entity-ref entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/t:II" proposed="true">this title</cato:entity-ref> + </cato:property>.</cato:entity> + </text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H0480532D3FE1425CAD57E20F89086401"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <header>Gifts, bequests, and devises</header> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of + gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and + personal, for the purpose of awarding grants established under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:201" proposed="true">sections + 201</cato:entity-ref> and <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:202" proposed="true">202</cato:entity-ref>. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales + of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be + deposited in the Integration Success Fund established by <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:203/ss:a" proposed="true">subsection (a)</cato:entity-ref> + and shall be available for disbursement to eligible entities in accordance + with this title.</text> + </subsection> + </section> + + + <enum>III</enum> + <header>English Language Learning</header> + <section id="H94664CEBBDB046CEBEFCC3A993B3F962"> + <enum>301.</enum> + <header>Waiver of English requirement for senior new Americans</header> + <text display-inline="no-display-inline"> + <cato:entity xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="law-citation"> + <cato:entity-ref entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:312">Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act</cato:entity-ref> (<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/8/1423"> + <cato:entity-ref entity-type="uscode" value="usc/8/1423">8 U.S.C. 1423</cato:entity-ref> + </external-xref>)</cato:entity> is amended by striking + <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:312/ss:b">subsection (b)</cato:entity-ref> and inserting the following:</text> + <quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="H424BD3C6807348AAAEB73883A9E5E5D4" style="OLC"> + <subsection id="H34AE7D3B5A494301B55707450C3237DC"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The requirements under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:312/ss:a">subsection (a)</cato:entity-ref> shall not apply to any person who—</text> + <paragraph id="H97648033F1A74571B45528496D232F54"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is unable to comply with such requirements because of physical or mental disability, including + developmental or intellectual disability; or</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H555E2D0CC23941D3A5C7604072EEAA9B"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">on the date on which the person's application for naturalization is filed under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:334">section 334</cato:entity-ref>—</text> + <subparagraph id="H14A1B219614C4F93B58295772CBCBD03"> + <enum>(A)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is older than 65 years of age; and</text> + </subparagraph> + <subparagraph id="H68809C09CC6F488EA580B6A199E6FD0E"> + <enum>(B)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 5 years after being lawfully + admitted for permanent residence.</text> + </subparagraph> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H1483A4C7D03246DE9CA33D7BAD170355"> + <enum>(c)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The requirement under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:312/ss:a/p:1">subsection (a)(1)</cato:entity-ref> shall not apply to any person who, on the date on which the + person's application for naturalization is filed under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:334">section 334</cato:entity-ref>—</text> + <paragraph id="HFF3FDC0F60064DDD8A137E118B07717C"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is older than 50 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at + least 20 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence;</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="H7F4E8134B4F74B2FA6356BFAD1D11F2E"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is older than 55 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at + least 15 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HE37439EB7851410D85D5D4F8B327968D"> + <enum>(3)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is older than 60 years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at + least 10 years after being lawfully admitted for permanent residence.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <subsection id="H3C419C6A8D9C45F693DE723EBD047768"> + <enum>(d)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">The <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-id="7000" entity-type="federal-body">Secretary of Homeland Security</cato:entity-ref> may waive, on a case-by-case basis, the requirement under + <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:312/ss:a/p:2">subsection (a)(2)</cato:entity-ref> on behalf of any person who, on the date on which the + person's application for naturalization is filed under <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="Immigration and Nationality Act/s:334">section 334</cato:entity-ref>—</text> + <paragraph id="H27B46B46444242E88DAD041A6F781D01"> + <enum>(1)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">is older than 60 years of age; and</text> + </paragraph> + <paragraph id="HB4B935893EA9469EA71735F303ADFC77"> + <enum>(2)</enum> + <text display-inline="yes-display-inline">has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least 10 years after being lawfully + admitted for permanent residence.</text> + </paragraph> + </subsection> + <after-quoted-block>.</after-quoted-block> + </quoted-block> + </section> + + + <enum>IV</enum> + <header>Rulemaking</header> + <section id="H2A2BFCA710E54931931E39C1AFADEB5D"> + <enum>401.</enum> + <header>Rulemaking requirement</header> + <subsection id="HCEACF03B729C42568EB0779E9DFE65A8"> + <enum>(a)</enum> + <header>In General</header> + <text>Subject to <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:401/ss:b" proposed="true">subsection (b)</cato:entity-ref>, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, + each person or persons responsible for carrying out a provision of this + Act or an amendment made by this Act shall promulgate regulations to carry + out such provision.</text> + </subsection> + <subsection id="HD1E3348683F34117AA8BE2D96C9F1CEA"> + <enum>(b)</enum> + <header>Consultation with National Office of New Americans</header> + <text>For each provision of this Act for which the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director of the National Office of New Americans</cato:entity-ref> is + not the person responsible for carrying out such provision, the + responsible person or persons shall consult with the <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="federal-body" value="National Office of New Americans" entity-parent-id="1100" proposed="true">Director</cato:entity-ref> in + promulgating the regulations described in <cato:entity-ref xmlns:cato="http://namespaces.cato.org/catoxml" entity-type="act" value="New American Success Act of 2014/s:401/ss:a" proposed="true">subsection (a)</cato:entity-ref>.</text> + </subsection> + </section> + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/xml/113hr5035ih.xml b/xml/113hr5035ih.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..64f0ca36f --- /dev/null +++ b/xml/113hr5035ih.xml @@ -0,0 +1,1032 @@ + + + + + Edited via AKN + + + + + +113 HR 5035 IH: NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 +U.S. House of Representatives +2014-07-09 +text/xml +EN +Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. + + +
+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5035 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 9, 2014 + + Mr. Bucshon (for himself, Mr. Smith of Texas, and Mr. Collins of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology + + + A BILL + To reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Short title
+ This Act may be cited as the + + NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 + + . +
+
+ 2. +
Authorization of appropriations
+ + (a) +
Fiscal year 2014
+ + (1) +
In general
+ + There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $850,000,000 for the National + Institute of Standards and Technology + for fiscal year 2014. + + + + (2) +
Specific allocations
+ Of the amount authorized by paragraph (1)— + + (A) + $651,000,000 shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; + + + (B) + $56,000,000 shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities; and + + + (C) + $143,000,000 shall be for industrial technology services activities, of which $128,000,000 shall be + for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program under sections 25 and + 26 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. + 278k and 278l). + + + + + (b) +
Fiscal year 2015
+ + (1) +
In general
+ + There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $855,800,000 for the National + Institute of Standards and Technology + for fiscal year 2015. + + + + (2) +
Specific allocations
+ Of the amount authorized by paragraph (1)— + + (A) + $670,500,000 shall be for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities; + + + (B) + $55,300,000 shall be for the construction and maintenance of facilities; and + + + (C) + $130,000,000 shall be for industrial technology services activities, of which $130,000,000 shall be + for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program under sections 25 and + 26 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. + 278k and 278l). + + + +
+
+ 3. +
Standards and conformity assessment
+ + + Section 2 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 272 + ) is amended— + + (1) + in subsection (b)— + + (A) + in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking authorized to take and inserting authorized to serve as the President’s principal adviser on standards policy pertaining to the + Nation’s technological competitiveness and innovation ability and to take; + + + (B) + in paragraph (3), by striking compare standards and all that follows through Federal Government and inserting facilitate standards-related information sharing and cooperation between Federal agencies; and + + + (C) + in paragraph (13), by striking Federal, State, and local and all that follows through private sector and inserting technical standards activities and conformity assessment activities of Federal, State, and local + governments with private sector; and + + + + (2) + in subsection (c)— + + (A) + in paragraph (21), by striking and after the semicolon; + + + (B) + by redesignating paragraph (22) as paragraph (24); and + + + (C) + by inserting after paragraph (21) the following: + + + (22) + participate in and support scientific and technical conferences; + + + (23) + perform pre-competitive measurement science and technology research in partnership with + institutions of higher education and industry to promote United States + industrial competitiveness; and + + . + + + +
+
+ 4. +
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
+ + + Section 10 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278 + ) is amended— + + (1) + in subsection (a)— + + (A) + by striking 15 members and inserting not fewer than 11 members; + + + (B) + by striking at least 10 and inserting at least two-thirds; and + + + (C) + by adding at the end the following: The Committee may consult with the National Research Council in making recommendations regarding + general policy for the Institute.; and + + + + (2) + in subsection (h)(1), by striking , including the Program established under section 28,. + +
+
+ 5. +
Police and security authority
+ + + Section 15 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278e + ) is amended— + + (1) + by striking of the Government; and and inserting of the Government;; and + + + (2) + by striking United States Code. and inserting United States Code; and (i) for the protection of Institute buildings and other plant facilities, + equipment, and property, and of employees, associates, visitors, or other + persons located therein or associated therewith, notwithstanding any other + provision of law.. + +
+
+ 6. +
Education and outreach
+ The + National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 271 et seq. + ) is amended by + striking sections 18, 19, and 19A and inserting the following: + +
+ 18. +
Education and outreach
+ + (a) +
In general
+ The Director may support, promote, and coordinate activities and efforts to enhance public + awareness and understanding of measurement sciences, standards, and + technology by the general public, industry, and academia in support of the + Institute’s mission. + + + (b) +
Research fellowships
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The Director may award research fellowships and other forms of financial and logistical assistance, + including direct stipend awards, to— + + (A) + students at institutions of higher education within the United States who show promise as present + or future contributors to the mission of the Institute; and + + + (B) + United States citizens for research and technical activities of the Institute. + + + + (2) +
Selection
+ The Director shall select persons to receive such fellowships and assistance on the basis of + ability and of the relevance of the proposed work to the mission and + programs of the Institute. + + + (3) +
Definition
+ For the purposes of this subsection, financial and logistical assistance includes, notwithstanding + + section 1345 of title 31, United States Code, or any contrary provision of + law, temporary housing and local transportation to and from the Institute + facilities. + + + + (c) +
Post-Doctoral fellowship program
+ The Director shall establish and conduct a post-doctoral fellowship program, subject to the + availability of appropriations, that shall include not fewer than 20 + fellows per fiscal year. In evaluating applications for fellowships under + this subsection, the Director shall give consideration to the goal of + promoting the participation of underrepresented students in research areas + supported by the Institute. + +
+ . + +
+
+ 7. +
Programmatic planning report
+ + + Section 23(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278i(d) + ) is + amended by adding at the end the following: The 3-year programmatic planning document shall also describe how the Director is addressing + recommendations from the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology + established under section 10.. +
+
+ 8. +
Assessments by the National Research Council
+ + (a) +
National Academy of Sciences review
+ Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National + Institute of Standards and Technology shall enter into a contract with the + National Academy of Sciences to conduct a single, comprehensive review of + the Institute’s laboratory programs. The review shall— + + (1) + assess the technical merits and scientific caliber of the research conducted at the laboratories; + + + (2) + examine the strengths and weaknesses of the 2010 laboratory reorganization on the Institute’s + ability to fulfill its mission; + + + (3) + evaluate how cross-cutting research and development activities are planned, coordinated, and + executed across the laboratories; and + + + (4) + assess how the laboratories are engaging industry, including the incorporation of industry need, + into the research goals and objectives of the Institute. + + + + (b) +
Additional assessments
+ + + Section 24 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278j + ) is amended to + read as follows: + +
+ 24. +
Assessments by the National Research Council
+ + (a) +
In general
+ The Institute shall contract with the National Research Council to perform and report on + assessments of the technical quality and impact of the work conducted at + Institute laboratories. + + + (b) +
Schedule
+ Two laboratories shall be assessed under subsection (a) each year, and each laboratory shall be + assessed at least once every 3 years. + + + (c) +
Summary report
+ Beginning in the year after the first assessment is conducted under subsection (a), and once every + two years thereafter, the Institute shall contract with the National + Research Council to prepare a report that summarizes the findings common + across the individual assessment reports. + + + (d) +
Additional assessments
+ The Institute, at the discretion of the Director, also may contract with the National Research + Council to conduct additional assessments of Institute programs and + projects that involve collaboration across the Institute laboratories and + centers and assessments of selected scientific and technical topics. + + + (e) +
Consultation with Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
+ The National Research Council may consult with the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology + established under section 10 in performing the assessments under this + section. + + + (f) +
Reports
+ Not later than 30 days after the completion of each assessment, the Institute shall transmit the + report on such assessment to the Committee on Science, Space, and + Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, + Science, and Transportation of the Senate. + +
+ . + + +
+
+ 9. +
Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
+ + + Section 25 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278k + ) is amended to + read as follows: + +
+ 25. +
Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership
+ + (a) +
Establishment and purpose
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The Secretary, through the Director and, if appropriate, through other officials, shall provide + assistance for the creation and support of manufacturing extension + centers, to be known as the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers, for the transfer of manufacturing technology and best business practices (in this Act referred to + as the Centers). The program under this section shall be known as the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. + + + (2) +
Affiliations
+ Such Centers shall be affiliated with any United States-based public or nonprofit institution or + organization, or group thereof, that applies for and is awarded financial + assistance under this section. + + + (3) +
Objective
+ The objective of the Centers is to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and technological + performance in United States manufacturing through— + + (A) + the transfer of manufacturing technology and techniques developed at the Institute to Centers and, + through them, to manufacturing companies throughout the United States; + + + (B) + the participation of individuals from industry, institutions of higher education, State + governments, other Federal agencies, and, when appropriate, the Institute + in cooperative technology transfer activities; + + + (C) + efforts to make new manufacturing technology and processes usable by United States-based small and + medium-sized companies; + + + (D) + the active dissemination of scientific, engineering, technical, and management information about + manufacturing to industrial firms, including small and medium-sized + manufacturing companies; + + + (E) + the utilization, when appropriate, of the expertise and capability that exists in Federal + laboratories other than the Institute; + + + (F) + the provision to community colleges and area career and technical education schools of information + about the job skills needed in small and medium-sized manufacturing + businesses in the regions they serve; and + + + (G) + promoting and expanding certification systems offered through industry, associations, and local + colleges, when appropriate. + + + + + (b) +
Activities
+ The activities of the Centers shall include— + + (1) + the establishment of automated manufacturing systems and other advanced production technologies, + based on Institute-supported research, for the purpose of demonstrations + and technology transfer; + + + (2) + the active transfer and dissemination of research findings and Center expertise to a wide range of + companies and enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized + manufacturers; and + + + (3) + the facilitation of collaborations and partnerships between small and medium-sized manufacturing + companies and community colleges and area career and technical education + schools to help such colleges and schools better understand the specific + needs of manufacturers and to help manufacturers better understand the + skill sets that students learn in the programs offered by such colleges + and schools. + + + + (c) +
Operations
+ + (1) +
Financial support
+ The Secretary may provide financial support to any Center created under subsection (a). The + Secretary may not provide to a Center more than 50 percent of the capital + and annual operating and maintenance funds required to create and maintain + such Center. + + + (2) +
Regulations
+ The Secretary shall implement, review, and update the sections of the Code of Federal Regulations + related to this section at least once every 3 years. + + + (3) +
Application
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Any nonprofit institution, or consortium thereof, or State or local government, may submit to the + Secretary an application for financial support under this section, in + accordance with the procedures established by the Secretary. + + + (B) +
Cost sharing
+ In order to receive assistance under this section, an applicant for financial assistance under + subparagraph (A) shall provide adequate assurances that non-Federal assets + obtained from the applicant and the applicant’s partnering organizations + will be used as a funding source to meet not less than 50 percent of the + costs incurred. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the costs incurred + means the costs incurred in connection with the activities undertaken to + improve the competitiveness, management, productivity, and technological + performance of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. + + + (C) +
Agreements with other entities
+ In meeting the 50 percent requirement, it is anticipated that a Center will enter into agreements + with other entities such as private industry, institutions of higher + education, and State governments to accomplish programmatic objectives and + access new and existing resources that will further the impact of the + Federal investment made on behalf of small and medium-sized manufacturing + companies. + + + (D) +
Legal rights
+ Each applicant under subparagraph (A) shall also submit a proposal for the allocation of the legal + rights associated with any invention which may result from the proposed + Center’s activities. + + + + (4) +
Merit review
+ The Secretary shall subject each such application to merit review. In making a decision whether to + approve such application and provide financial support under this section, + the Secretary shall consider, at a minimum, the following: + + (A) + The merits of the application, particularly those portions of the application regarding technology + transfer, training and education, and adaptation of manufacturing + technologies to the needs of particular industrial sectors. + + + (B) + The quality of service to be provided. + + + (C) + Geographical diversity and extent of service area. + + + (D) + The percentage of funding and amount of in-kind commitment from other sources. + + + + (5) +
Evaluation
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Each Center that receives financial assistance under this section shall be evaluated during its + third year of operation by an evaluation panel appointed by the Secretary. + + + (B) +
Composition
+ Each such evaluation panel shall be composed of private experts, none of whom shall be connected + with the involved Center, and Federal officials. + + + (C) +
Chair
+ An official of the Institute shall chair the panel. + + + (D) +
Performance measurement
+ Each evaluation panel shall measure the involved Center’s performance against the objectives + specified in this section. + + + (E) +
Positive evaluation
+ If the evaluation is positive, the Secretary may provide continued funding through the sixth year. + + + (F) +
Probation
+ The Secretary shall not provide funding unless the Center has received a positive evaluation. A + Center that has not received a positive evaluation by the evaluation panel + shall be notified by the panel of the deficiencies in its performance and + shall be placed on probation for one year, after which time the panel + shall reevaluate the Center. If the Center has not addressed the + deficiencies identified by the panel, or shown a significant improvement + in its performance, the Director shall conduct a new competition to select + an operator for the Center or may close the Center. + + + (G) +
Additional financial support
+ After the sixth year, a Center may receive additional financial support under this section if it + has received a positive evaluation through an independent review, under + procedures established by the Institute. + + + (H) +
Eight-year review
+ A Center shall undergo an independent review in the 8th year of operation. Each evaluation panel + shall measure the Center’s performance against the objectives specified in + this section. A Center that has not received a positive evaluation as a + result of an independent review shall be notified by the Program of the + deficiencies in its performance and shall be placed on probation for one + year, after which time the Program shall reevaluate the Center. If the + Center has not addressed the deficiencies identified by the review, or + shown a significant improvement in its performance, the Director shall + conduct a new competition to select an operator for the Center or may + close the Center. + + + (I) +
Recompetition
+ If a recipient of a Center award has received financial assistance for 10 consecutive years, the + Director shall conduct a new competition to select an operator for the + Center consistent with the plan required in this Act. Incumbent Center + operators in good standing shall be eligible to compete for the new award. + + + (J) +
Reports
+ + (i) +
Plan
+ Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the + NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 + , the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of + Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation + of the Senate a plan as to how the Institute will conduct reviews, + assessments, and reapplication competitions under this paragraph. + + + (ii) +
Independent assessment
+ The Director shall contract with an independent organization to perform an assessment of the + implementation of the reapplication competition process under this + paragraph within 3 years after the transmittal of the report under clause + (i). The organization conducting the assessment under this clause may + consult with the MEP Advisory Board. + + + (iii) +
Comparison of centers
+ Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the + NIST Reauthorization Act of 2014 + , the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of + Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation + of the Senate a report providing information on the first and second years + of operations for centers operating from new competitions or recompetition + as compared to longstanding centers. The report shall provide detail on + the engagement in services provided by Centers and the characteristics of + services provided, including volume and type of services, so that the + Committees can evaluate whether the cost-sharing ratio has an effect on + the services provided at Centers. + + + + + (6) +
Patent rights
+ The provisions of + chapter 18 of title 35, United States Code, shall apply, to the extent not + inconsistent with this section, to the promotion of technology from + research by Centers under this section except for contracts for such + specific technology extension or transfer services as may be specified by + statute or by the Director. + + + (7) +
Protection of Center client confidential information
+ + + Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the following information obtained by + the Federal Government on a confidential basis in connection with the + activities of any participant involved in the Hollings Manufacturing + Extension Partnership: + + (A) + Information on the business operation of any participant in a Hollings Manufacturing Extension + Partnership program or of a client of a Center. + + + (B) + Trade secrets possessed by any client of a Center. + + + + (8) +
Advisory boards
+ Each Center’s advisory boards shall institute a conflict of interest policy, approved by the + Director, that ensures the Board represents local small and medium-sized + manufacturers in the Center’s region. Board Members may not serve as a + vendor or provide services to the Center, nor may they serve on more than + one Center’s oversight board simultaneously. + + + + (d) +
Acceptance of funds
+ + (1) +
In general
+ In addition to such sums as may be appropriated to the Secretary and Director to operate the + Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Secretary and Director + also may accept funds from other Federal departments and agencies and, + under section 2(c)(7), from the private sector for the purpose of + strengthening United States manufacturing. + + + (2) +
Allocation of funds
+ + (A) +
Funds accepted from other Federal departments or agencies
+ The Director shall determine whether funds accepted from other Federal departments or agencies + shall be counted in the calculation of the Federal share of capital and + annual operating and maintenance costs under subsection (c). + + + (B) +
Funds accepted from the private sector
+ Funds accepted from the private sector under section 2(c)(7), if allocated to a Center, may not be + considered in the calculation of the Federal share under subsection (c) of + this section. + + + + + (e) +
MEP Advisory Board
+ + (1) +
Establishment
+ There is established within the Institute a Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board (in + this subsection referred to as the MEP Advisory Board). + + + (2) +
Membership
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The MEP Advisory Board shall consist of not fewer than 10 members broadly representative of + stakeholders, to be appointed by the Director. At least 2 members shall be + employed by or on an advisory board for the Centers, at least 1 member + shall represent a community college, and at least 5 other members shall be + from United States small businesses in the manufacturing sector. No member + shall be an employee of the Federal Government. + + + (B) +
Term
+ Except as provided in subparagraph (C) or (D), the term of office of each member of the MEP + Advisory Board shall be 3 years. + + + (C) +
Vacancies
+ Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his + predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such + term. + + + (D) +
Serving consecutive terms
+ Any person who has completed two consecutive full terms of service on the MEP Advisory Board shall + thereafter be ineligible for appointment during the one-year period + following the expiration of the second such term. + + + + (3) +
Meetings
+ The MEP Advisory Board shall meet not less than 2 times annually and shall provide to the Director— + + (A) + advice on Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs, plans, and policies; + + + (B) + assessments of the soundness of Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership plans and strategies; + and + + + (C) + assessments of current performance against Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program + plans. + + + + (4) +
Federal Advisory Committee Act applicability
+ + (A) +
In general
+ In discharging its duties under this subsection, the MEP Advisory Board shall function solely in an + advisory capacity, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. + + + (B) +
Exception
+ + Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the MEP Advisory Board. + + + + (5) +
Report
+ The MEP Advisory Board shall transmit an annual report to the Secretary for transmittal to Congress + within 30 days after the submission to Congress of the President’s annual + budget request in each year. Such report shall address the status of the + program established pursuant to this section and comment on the relevant + sections of the programmatic planning document and updates thereto + transmitted to Congress by the Director under subsections (c) and (d) of + section 23. + + + + (f) +
Competitive Grant Program
+ + (1) +
Establishment
+ The Director shall establish, within the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, under this + section and section 26, a program of competitive awards among participants + described in paragraph (2) for the purposes described in paragraph (3). + + + (2) +
Participants
+ Participants receiving awards under this subsection shall be the Centers, or a consortium of such + Centers. + + + (3) +
Purpose
+ The purpose of the program under this subsection is to add capabilities to the Hollings + Manufacturing Extension Partnership, including the development of projects + to solve new or emerging manufacturing problems as determined by the + Director, in consultation with the Director of the Hollings Manufacturing + Extension Partnership program, the MEP Advisory Board, and small and + medium-sized manufacturers. One or more themes for the competition may be + identified, which may vary from year to year, depending on the needs of + manufacturers and the success of previous competitions. Centers may be + reimbursed for costs incurred under the program. + + + (4) +
Applications
+ Applications for awards under this subsection shall be submitted in such manner, at such time, and + containing such information as the Director shall require, in consultation + with the MEP Advisory Board. + + + (5) +
Selection
+ Awards under this subsection shall be peer reviewed and competitively awarded. The Director shall + endeavor to have broad geographic diversity among selected proposals. The + Director shall select proposals to receive awards that will— + + (A) + improve the competitiveness of industries in the region in which the Center or Centers are located; + + + (B) + create jobs or train newly hired employees; and + + + (C) + promote the transfer and commercialization of research and technology from institutions of higher + education, national laboratories, and nonprofit research institutes. + + + + (6) +
Program contribution
+ Recipients of awards under this subsection shall not be required to provide a matching + contribution. + + + (7) +
Global marketplace projects
+ In making awards under this subsection, the Director, in consultation with the MEP Advisory Board + and the Secretary, may take into consideration whether an application has + significant potential for enhancing the competitiveness of small and + medium-sized United States manufacturers in the global marketplace. + + + (8) +
Duration
+ Awards under this subsection shall last no longer than 3 years. + + + + (g) +
Evaluation of obstacles unique to small manufacturers
+ The Director shall— + + (1) + evaluate obstacles that are unique to small manufacturers that prevent such manufacturers from + effectively competing in the global market; + + + (2) + implement a comprehensive plan to train the Centers to address such obstacles; and + + + (3) + facilitate improved communication between the Centers to assist such manufacturers in implementing + appropriate, targeted solutions to such obstacles. + + + + (h) +
Definitions
+ In this section— + + (1) + the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given such term in + section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education + Improvement Act of 2006 ( + 20 U.S.C. 2302 + ); and + + + (2) + the term community college means an institution of higher education (as defined under + section 101(a) of the Higher Education + Act of 1965 ( + 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) + )) at which the highest degree that is + predominately awarded to students is an associate’s degree. + + +
+ . + +
+
+ 10. +
Elimination of obsolete reports
+ + (a) +
Enterprise integration standardization and implementation activities report
+ + + Section 3 of the Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 ( + + 15 U.S.C. 278g–5 + ) is amended— + + (1) + by striking subsection (c); and + + + (2) + by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. + + + + (b) +
TIP Reports
+ + + Section 28 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + 15 U.S.C. 278n + ) is amended— + + (1) + by striking subsection (g); and + + + (2) + in subsection (k), by striking paragraph (5). + + +
+
+ 11. +
Modifications to grants and cooperative agreements
+ + + Section 8(a) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( + 15 U.S.C. 3706(a) + ) is + amended by striking The total amount of any such grant or cooperative agreement may not exceed 75 percent of the total + cost of the program.. +
+
+ 12. +
Information systems standards consultation
+ + + Section 20(c)(1) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( + + 15 U.S.C. 278g–3(c)(1) + ) + is amended by striking the National Security Agency,. +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5039 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 9, 2014 + + Mrs. Kirkpatrick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources + + + A BILL + To make technical amendments to + Public Law 93–531 + , and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Navajo reservation boundary clarification
+ + + Subsection (b) of section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–10(b) + ) is amended— + + (1) + by striking present boundary of the Navajo Reservation and inserting trust lands of the Navajo Tribe, including the bands of the Navajo Tribe, as of January 1, 2014; and + + + (2) + by striking present boundary of the reservation and inserting trust lands of the Navajo Tribe, including the bands of the Navajo Tribe, as of January 1, 2014. + +
+
+ 2. +
Reselection of lands to correct surveying error
+ + + Section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–10 + ) is amended by adding at the end the + following: + + + (j) + The Navajo Tribe shall have the right to deselect not more than 757 acres of the land selected + under this section as of January 1, 2014, whether or not that land has + already been taken into trust by the Secretary. Trust land deselected by + the Navajo Tribe shall be taken out of trust and shall be administered by + the Bureau of Land Management. The Navajo Tribe shall then have the right + to reselect up to the same amount of land that is deselected and returned, + in accordance with the provisions of this section. + + . + +
+
+ 3. +
Fair rental value payments report
+ Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior + shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources in the House + of Representatives and the Committee on Indian Affairs in the Senate a + report that contains the following: + + (1) + The dates that the Secretary rendered initial rental decisions on annual rents owed by the Navajo + Tribe to the Hopi Tribe pursuant to + section 16(a) of the Act of December + 22, 1974 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a) + ) for each of years 2001 through 2013, + including an explanation for any delay longer than 12 months after the end + of any year during that period. + + + (2) + The current status of all rental determinations for each of years 2001 through 2013, and, to the + extent appeals are pending with the Secretary, where these appeals are + pending, and how long such appeals have been pending at that locale. + + + (3) + To the extent that rental determinations have been delayed, the role, if any, in the delay that has + been the result of contracts with the Bureau of Indian Affairs related to + a contract under the + Indian Self-Determination Act ( + 25 U.S.C. 450f + ). + + + (4) + What contract provisions, if any, have been included in any contract under the + Indian + Self-Determination Act ( + 25 U.S.C. 450f + ) between the Bureau of Indian + Affairs and any contractor to ensure that the contractor’s performance of + those functions which are otherwise the obligations of the Bureau of + Indian Affairs to carry out the requirements of + section 16(a) of the Act + of December 22, 1974 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a) + ) is free from conflicts of + interest as required by part 900.231 through part 900.236 of title 25, + Code of Federal Regulations. + + + (5) + The total amount that the Navajo Tribe has paid as rent and interest pursuant to + section 16(a) of + the Act of December 22, 1974 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–15(a) + ), including the amount + of prejudgment interest paid by the Navajo Tribe and the amount of + post-judgment interest paid by the Navajo Tribe. + + + (6) + A plan to bring initial rental determinations current through the 2014 year as of April 1, 2015. + + + (7) + A plan to ensure that, beginning on April 1, 2016, all annual rental determinations are completed + and delivered to the Navajo Tribe and the Hopi Tribe on or before April 1 + of each year. + +
+
+ 4. +
Navajo Tribe Sovereignty Empowerment Demonstration Project
+ + (a) +
Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones
+ The Navajo Tribe shall have the authority to designate up to 150,000 acres within one or more of + the following, which shall be designated as Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment + Zones: + + (1) + All lands selected by the Navajo Tribe pursuant to + section 11 of the Act of December 22, 1974 (25 + U.S.C. 640d–10). + + + (2) + The lands within that portion of the Navajo Reservation lying west of the Executive Order + Reservation of 1882 and bounded on the north and south by westerly + extensions, to the reservation line, of the northern and southern + boundaries of said Executive Order Reservation (formerly known as the Bennett Freeze area). + + + (3) + All lands partitioned to the Navajo Tribe pursuant to + sections 3 and 4 of the Act of December 22, + 1974 (25 U.S.C. 640d–2 and 640d–3). + + + + (b) +
Applicability of certain laws
+ Within the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones, the following laws are waived with regard to + renewable energy development, housing development, public and community + facilities, and infrastructure development (such as water and wastewater + development, roads, transmission lines, gas lines, and rights-of-way): + + (1) + The + Wilderness Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. + ). + + + (2) + The + National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( + 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. + ). + + + (3) + The + Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( + 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. + ). + + + (4) + The + National Historic Preservation Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. + ). + + + (5) + + + Public Law 86–523 ( + 16 U.S.C. 469 et seq. + ). + + + (6) + The Act of June 8, 1906 (commonly known as the + + Antiquities Act of 1906 + ( + 16 U.S.C. 431 et seq. + )). + + + (7) + The + Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( + 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. + ). + + + (8) + The + National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( + 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. + ). + + + (9) + The + Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 ( + 16 U.S.C. 742a et seq. + ). + + + (10) + The + Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq. + ). + + + (11) + + Subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the + Administrative Procedure Act + ). + + + (12) + The + National Park Service Organic Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq. + ). + + + (13) + The + General Authorities Act of 1970 ( + Public Law 91–383 + ) ( + + 16 U.S.C. 1a–1 et seq. + ). + + + (14) + + + Sections 401(7), 403, and 404 of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 ( + Public Law 95–625 + , + 92 Stat. 3467). + + + (15) + The + Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 ( + + 16 U.S.C. 1132 + note; + Public Law 101–628 + ). + + + + (c) +
Tribal sovereignty
+ Nothing in this section supersedes, replaces, negates, or diminishes— + + (1) + the laws and regulations of the Navajo Nation which shall remain in full force and effect within + the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment Zones; or + + + (2) + the treaties or other agreements between the United States and the Navajo Tribe. + + + + (d) +
Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement Act
+ Nothing in this section waives the provisions of the + Navajo-Hopi Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 (25 + U.S.C. 640d note). + + + (e) +
Funding and grants
+ Nothing in this section negates or diminishes the eligibility of the Navajo Tribe to receive or + continue to receive funding and grants under the Navajo-Hopi Dispute + Settlement Act of 1996 or any other laws of the United States. + +
+
+ 5. +
Relinquishment of accommodation agreement and eligibility for relocation benefits
+ The + Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d + note) is amended by adding at + the end the following: + +
+ 13. +
Relinquishment of accommodation agreement and eligibility for relocation benefits
+ + (a) +
In general
+ Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, or the Accommodation + Agreement, any Navajo head of household, or the successor thereto if such + person is no longer the head of household, that has entered into an + Accommodation Agreement shall have the following rights: + + (1) + To relinquish that Agreement for up to two years after the effective date of this section. + + + (2) + After a relinquishment under paragraph (1), to receive the full relocation benefits to which the + Navajo head of household would otherwise have been entitled had the head + of household not signed the Accommodation Agreement, including relocation + housing, counseling, and other services. In the event that the Navajo head + of household is no longer the head of household, the successor thereto + shall be entitled to receive the full relocation benefits. + + + + (b) +
Timing
+ A relinquishment under subsection (a) shall not go into effect until the Office of Navajo and Hopi + Indian Relocation provides the full relocation benefits to the Navajo head + of household, or successor thereto. + +
+ . + +
+
+ 6. +
Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund
+ + Section 32 of + Public Law 93–531 + ( + + 25 U.S.C. 640d–30 + ) is amended— + + (1) + in subsection (d)— + + (A) + in paragraph (2), by striking or; + + + (B) + in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting , or; and + + + (C) + by adding at the end the following: + + + (4) + at the discretion of the Navajo Tribe, to use for development in the Navajo Sovereignty Empowerment + Zones established pursuant to section 104. + + ; + + + + + (2) + in the first sentence of subsection (f), by striking and the United States has been reimbursed for funds appropriated under subsection (f) of this + section; and + + + (3) + in subsection (g)— + + (A) + in the first sentence, by striking 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 and all that follows through the final period and inserting + + 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 + .; and + + + (B) + by striking the second sentence. + + +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5067 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 10, 2014 + + Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services + + + A BILL + To require the Federal Insurance Office to carry out a study on illegal steering and redlining in + the insurance industry. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Study on insurance steering and redlining
+ + (a) +
Study
+ The Director of the Federal Insurance Office shall carry out a study to determine whether the + insurance industry is engaging in the illegal practices of insurance + steering or redlining. In carrying out such study, the Director shall + investigate insurance products, pricing, promotions, and placement of + services being offered to consumers in the United States. + + + (b) +
Report
+ Not later than the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, + the Director shall issue a report to the Congress containing— + + (1) + all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection (a); and + + + (2) + any legislative recommendations the Director may determine appropriate. + + +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5072 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 10, 2014 + + Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce + + + A BILL + To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal + renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a + Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural + gas suppliers, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Short title
+ This Act may be cited as the + + American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act + + . +
+
+ 2. +
Federal renewable electricity standard
+ + + Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( + 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. + ) is amended + by adding after + section 609 ( + 7 U.S.C. 918c + ) the following: + +
+ 610. +
Federal renewable electricity standard
+ + (a) +
Findings
+ + Congress finds that— + + (1) + 118 countries have national goals for renewable electricity production and 30 States and the + District of Columbia have enacted mandatory renewable electricity + standards; + + + (2) + the Federal renewable electricity standard established by this section establishes a market-based + policy to create ongoing competition among renewable electricity + generators across the United States and provide the greatest quantity of + clean electricity for the lowest price; and + + + (3) + the United States has vast wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal resources that— + + (A) + are renewable; + + + (B) + are dispersed widely across different regions of the United States; and + + + (C) + can be harnessed to generate a significant share of electricity in the United States. + + + + + (b) +
Definitions
+ In this section: + + (1) +
Brownfield site generation facility
+ The term brownfield site generation facility means a facility that— + + (A) + generates renewable electricity; and + + + (B) + occupies a brownfield site (as that term is defined in section 101 of the + Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 + ( + 42 U.S.C. 9601 + )). + + + + (2) +
Distributed renewable generation facility
+ The term distributed renewable generation facility means a facility that— + + (A) + generates renewable electricity; + + + (B) + primarily serves one or more electric consumers at or near the facility site; and + + + (C) + has not more than 2 megawatts in capacity. + + + + (3) +
Federal renewable electricity credit
+ The term Federal renewable electricity credit means a credit, representing 1 megawatt hour of renewable electricity, issued pursuant to + subsection (f). + + + (4) +
Indian land
+ The term Indian land means— + + (A) + any land within the limits of any Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; + + + (B) + any land not within the limits of any Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, title to which was + on the date of enactment of this section held by— + + (i) + the United States for the benefit of any Indian tribe or individual; or + + + (ii) + any Indian tribe or individual subject to restriction by the United States against alienation; + + + + (C) + any dependent Indian community; or + + + (D) + any land conveyed under the + Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ( + 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. + ) to any + Native Corporation (as that term is defined in + section 3 of that Act (43 + U.S.C. 1602)). + + + + (5) +
Indian tribe
+ The term Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community (including any Native + village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation (as those terms are + defined in + section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. + 1602))) that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and + services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status + as Indians. + + + (6) +
Qualified hydropower
+ The term qualified hydropower means— + + (A) + energy produced from increased efficiency achieved, or additions of capacity made, on or after + January 1, 2001, at a hydroelectric facility that— + + (i) + was placed in service before that date; and + + + (ii) + does not include additional energy generated as a result of operational changes not directly + associated with efficiency improvements or capacity additions; or + + + + (B) + energy produced from generating capacity added to a dam on or after January 1, 2001, if the + Commission certifies that— + + (i) + the dam— + + (I) + was placed in service before the date of enactment of this section; + + + (II) + was operated for flood control, navigation, or water supply purposes; and + + + (III) + was not producing hydroelectric power prior to the addition of the capacity; and + + + + (ii) + the hydroelectric project installed on the dam— + + (I) + is licensed or is exempt from licensing by the Commission; + + + (II) + is in compliance with— + + (aa) + the terms and conditions of the license or exemption; and + + + (bb) + other applicable legal requirements for the protection of environmental quality, including + applicable fish passage requirements; and + + + + (III) + is operated so that the water surface elevation at any given location and time that would have + occurred in the absence of the hydroelectric project is maintained, + subject to any license or exemption requirements that require changes in + water surface elevation for the purpose of improving the environmental + quality of the affected waterway. + + + + + + (7) +
Qualified renewable biomass
+ The term qualified renewable biomass means renewable biomass that, when combusted, yields, on a weighted-average basis, a 50-percent + reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions (as defined in section + 4(a) of the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act + ) per unit of useful energy, as compared to the operation of a combined cycle natural gas electric + generating facility using the most efficient commercially available + technology, when calculated over a 20-year life cycle. + + + (8) +
Renewable biomass
+ The term renewable biomass means— + + (A) + crops, crop byproducts, or crop residues harvested from actively managed or fallow agricultural + land that is— + + (i) + nonforested; and + + + (ii) + cleared prior to the date of enactment of this section; + + + + (B) + planted trees, brush, slash, and all residues from an actively managed tree farm located on + non-Federal land cleared prior to the date of enactment of this section; + + + (C) + precommercial-sized thinnings, slash, brush, and residue from milled trees, from forested land that + is not— + + (i) + old-growth or mature forest; + + + (ii) + identified under a State natural heritage program as rare, imperiled, or critically imperiled; or + + + (iii) + Federal land; + + + + (D) + algae; + + + (E) + nonhazardous plant matter derived from waste— + + (i) + including separated yard waste, landscape right-of-way trimmings, or food waste; but + + + (ii) + not including municipal solid waste, recyclable waste paper, painted, treated or pressurized wood, + or wood contaminated with plastic or metals; + + + + (F) + animal waste or animal byproducts, including products of animal waste digesters; + + + (G) + vegetative matter removed from within 200 yards of any manmade structure or campground; + + + (H) + slash and precommercial-sized thinnings harvested— + + (i) + in environmentally sustainable quantities, as determined by the appropriate Federal land manager; + and + + + (ii) + from National Forest System land or public lands (as defined in + section 103 of the Federal Land + Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( + 43 U.S.C. 1702 + )), other than— + + (I) + components of the National Wilderness Preservation System established under the + Wilderness Act (16 + U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); + + + (II) + Wilderness Study Areas, as identified by the Bureau of Land Management; + + + (III) + inventoried roadless areas and all unroaded areas of at least 5,000 acres; + + + (IV) + old growth and late seral stands; + + + (V) + components of the National Landscape Conservation System administered by the Bureau of Land + Management; and + + + (VI) + national monuments; and + + + + + (I) + forest thinnings sourced as part of catastrophic wildfire risk mitigation activities. + + + + (9) +
Renewable electricity
+ The term renewable electricity means electricity generated (including by means of a fuel cell) from a renewable energy resource. + + + (10) +
Renewable energy resource
+ The term renewable energy resource means each of the following: + + (A) + Wind energy. + + + (B) + Solar energy. + + + (C) + Geothermal energy. + + + (D) + Qualified renewable biomass. + + + (E) + Biogas derived from qualified renewable biomass. + + + (F) + Biofuels derived from qualified renewable biomass. + + + (G) + Qualified hydropower. + + + (H) + Marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy (as defined in + section 632 of the Energy Independence and + Security Act of 2007 ( + 42 U.S.C. 17211 + )). + + + (I) + Landfill gas. + + + + (11) +
Retail electric supplier
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term retail electric supplier means, for any calendar year, an electric utility that sells not fewer than 1,000,000 megawatt + hours of electric energy to electric consumers for purposes other than + resale during the preceding calendar year. + + + (B) +
Inclusions and limitations
+ For purposes of determining whether an electric utility qualifies as a retail electric supplier + under subparagraph (A)— + + (i) + the sales made by any affiliate of the electric utility to electric consumers, other than sales to + lessees or tenants of the affiliate, for purposes other than resale shall + be considered to be sales made by the electric utility; and + + + (ii) + sales made by the electric utility to an affiliate, lessee, or tenant of the electric utility shall + not be treated as sales to electric consumers. + + + + (C) +
Affiliate
+ In this paragraph, the term affiliate when used in relation to a person, means another person that directly or indirectly owns or + controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or + control with, that person, as determined under regulations promulgated by + the Commission. + + + + (12) +
Retail electric supplier's base quantity
+ The term retail electric supplier's base quantity means the total quantity of electric energy sold by the retail electric supplier, expressed in + megawatt hours, to electric customers for purposes other than resale + during the relevant calendar year, excluding— + + (A) + electricity generated by a hydroelectric facility, other than qualified hydropower; and + + + (B) + electricity generated by the combustion of municipal solid waste. + + + + (13) +
Retire and retirement
+ The terms retire and retirement with respect to a Federal renewable electricity credit, means to disqualify the credit for any + subsequent use under this section, regardless of whether the use is a + sale, transfer, exchange, or submission in satisfaction of a compliance + obligation. + + + + (c) +
Annual compliance obligation
+ Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g), for each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, not + later than March 31 of the following calendar year, each retail electric + supplier shall submit to the Commission a quantity of Federal renewable + electricity credits that is equal to at least the annual target of the + retail electric supplier under subsection (e). + + + (d) +
Establishment of program
+ + (1) +
In general
+ Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall promulgate + regulations to implement and enforce the requirements of this section. + + + (2) +
Considerations
+ In promulgating regulations under paragraph (1), the Commission shall, to the maximum extent + practicable— + + (A) + preserve the integrity and incorporate best practices of existing State and tribal renewable + electricity programs; + + + (B) + rely on existing and emerging State, tribal, or regional tracking systems that issue and track + non-Federal renewable electricity credits; and + + + (C) + cooperate with States and Indian tribes— + + (i) + to facilitate coordination between State, tribal, and Federal renewable electricity programs; and + + + (ii) + to minimize administrative burdens and costs to retail electric suppliers. + + + + + + (e) +
Annual compliance requirement
+ + (1) +
Annual targets
+ For each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, the annual target of a retail electric supplier shall + be equal to the product obtained by multiplying— + + (A) + the required annual percentage for that calendar year under paragraph (2); and + + + (B) + the retail electric supplier's base quantity for that calendar year. + + + + (2) +
Required annual percentage
+ + (A) +
Calendar years 2015 through 2040
+ Subject to subparagraph (B), for each of calendar years 2015 through 2040, the required annual + percentage shall be as follows: + + + + + + + + + Required annual + + + + + Year: + + + percentage: + + + + + + 2015 + 6 + + + 2016 + 7 + + + 2017 + 9 + + + 2018 + 11 + + + 2019 + 13 + + + 2020 + 15 + + + 2021 + 17 + + + 2022 + 19 + + + 2023 + 21 + + + 2024 + 23 + + + 2025–2040 + 25. + + + +
+ + + (B) +
Increase authorized for calendar years 2026 through 2040
+ The Commission may issue orders increasing the required annual percentage amounts for each of + calendar years 2026 through 2040 to reflect the maximum achievable level + of renewable electricity generation potential, taking into account + regional resource availability, economic feasibility, and technological + capability. + + + + + (f) +
Federal renewable electricity credits
+ + (1) +
In general
+ + (A) +
Issuance; tracking; verification
+ The regulations promulgated under this section shall include provisions governing the issuance, + tracking, and verification of Federal renewable electricity credits. + + + (B) +
Credit ratio
+ Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4), the Commission shall issue to each generator of + renewable electricity, 1 Federal renewable electricity credit for each + megawatt hour of renewable electricity generated by the generator after + December 31, 2014. + + + (C) +
Serial number
+ The Commission shall assign a unique serial number to each Federal renewable electricity credit. + + + + (2) +
Generation from certain State renewable electricity programs
+ + (A) +
In general
+ If renewable electricity is generated with the support of payments from a retail electric supplier + pursuant to a State renewable electricity program (whether through State + alternative compliance payments or through payments to a State renewable + electricity procurement fund or entity), the Commission shall issue + Federal renewable electricity credits to the retail electric supplier for + the portion of the relevant renewable electricity generation that is + attributable to payments made by the retail electric supplier, as + determined pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Commission. + + + (B) +
Remaining portion
+ For any remaining portion of the relevant renewable electricity generation, the Commission shall + issue Federal renewable electricity credits to the generator, as provided + in paragraph (1), except that not more than 1 Federal renewable + electricity credit shall be issued for the same megawatt hour of + electricity. + + + (C) +
State guidance
+ In determining how Federal renewable electricity credits will be apportioned among retail electric + suppliers and generators under this paragraph, the Commission shall + consider information and guidance issued by the applicable one or more + States. + + + + (3) +
Certain power sales contracts
+ Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), if a generator has sold renewable electricity to a + retail electric supplier under a contract for power from a facility placed + in service before the date of enactment of this section, and the contract + does not provide for the determination of ownership of the Federal + renewable electricity credits associated with the generation, the + Commission shall issue the Federal renewable electricity credits to the + retail electric supplier for the duration of the contract. + + + (4) +
Credit multipliers
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall issue— + + (i) + not more than 3 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable + electricity generated by a distributed renewable generation facility; + + + (ii) + not more than 2 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable + electricity generated on Indian land; and + + + (iii) + not more than 2 Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt hour of renewable + electricity generated by a brownfield site generation facility. + + + + (B) +
Adjustment
+ Except as provided in subparagraph (C), not later than January 1, 2017, and not less frequently + than every 4 years thereafter, the Commission shall review the effect of + this paragraph on the aggregate quantity of renewable electricity produced + under the standard and shall, as necessary and after providing 1 year of + notice, reduce the number of Federal renewable electricity credits per + megawatt hour issued under this paragraph for any given energy source or + facility, but not below one, to ensure that the number is no higher than + the Commission determines is necessary— + + (i) + to incentivize incremental renewable energy generation on Indian land and brownfield sites; and + + + (ii) + to make distributed renewable generation facilities cost competitive with other sources of + renewable electricity generation. + + + + (C) +
Facilities placed in service after enactment
+ + (i) +
In general
+ For any renewable generation facility placed in service after the date of enactment of this + section, subparagraph (B) shall not apply for the first 10 years after the + date on which the facility is placed in service. + + + (ii) +
Initial period
+ For each year during the 10-year period described in clause (i), the Commission shall issue to the + facility the same number of Federal renewable electricity credits per + megawatt hour as are issued to that facility in the year in which the + facility is placed in service. + + + (iii) +
Subsequent period
+ After the 10-year period described in clause (i), the Commission shall issue Federal renewable + electricity credits to the facility in accordance with subparagraph (B). + + + + + (5) +
Credits based on qualified hydropower
+ For purposes of this subsection, the number of Federal renewable electricity credits issued for + qualified hydropower shall be calculated— + + (A) + based solely on the increase in average annual generation directly resulting from the efficiency + improvements or capacity additions described in subsection (a)(6)(A); and + + + (B) + using the same water flow information used to determine a historic average annual generation + baseline for the hydroelectric facility, as certified by the Commission. + + + + (6) +
Generation from mixed renewable and nonrenewable resources
+ If electricity is generated using both a renewable energy resource and an energy source that is not + a renewable energy resource (such as cofiring of renewable biomass and + fossil fuel), the Commission shall issue Federal renewable electricity + credits based on the proportion of the electricity that is attributable to + the renewable energy resource. + + + (7) +
Prohibition against double-counting
+ The Commission shall ensure that— + + (A) + no Federal renewable electricity credit is used more than once for compliance with this section; + and + + + (B) + except as provided in paragraph (4), not more than 1 Federal renewable electricity credit is issued + for any megawatt hour of renewable electricity. + + + + (8) +
Trading
+ The lawful holder of a Federal renewable electricity credit may— + + (A) + sell, exchange, or transfer the credit; + + + (B) + submit the credit for compliance under subsection (c); or + + + (C) + submit the credit for retirement by the Commission. + + + + (9) +
Banking
+ + (A) +
In general
+ A Federal renewable electricity credit may be submitted in satisfaction of the compliance + obligation under subsection (c) for the compliance year in which the + credit was issued or for any of the 3 immediately subsequent compliance + years. + + + (B) +
Retirement
+ The Commission shall retire any Federal renewable electricity credit that has not been retired by + April 2 of the calendar year that is 3 years after the calendar year + during which the credit was issued. + + + + (10) +
Retirement
+ The Commission shall retire a Federal renewable electricity credit immediately upon submission by + the lawful holder of the credit, whether in satisfaction of a compliance + obligation under subsection (c) or for another reason. + + + + (g) +
Alternative compliance payments
+ + (1) +
In general
+ A retail electric supplier may satisfy the requirements of subsection (c) in whole or in part by + submitting in accordance with this subsection, in lieu of each Federal + renewable electricity credit that would otherwise be due, a payment equal + to $50, adjusted for inflation on January 1 of each year following + calendar year 2015, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the + Commission. + + + (2) +
Payment to State funds
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, payments made under this subsection shall be made + directly to one or more States in which the retail electric supplier sells + electric energy, in proportion to the portion of the retail electric + supplier's base quantity that is sold within each applicable State, if— + + (i) + the payments are deposited directly into a fund of the State treasury established for that purpose; + and + + + (ii) + the State uses the funds in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4). + + + + (B) +
Noncompliance
+ If the Commission determines that a State is in substantial noncompliance with paragraph (3) or + (4), the Commission shall direct that any future alternative compliance + payments that would otherwise be paid to the State under this subsection + shall instead be paid to the Commission and deposited in the Treasury. + + + + (3) +
State use of funds
+ As a condition of receipt of alternative compliance payments under this subsection, a State shall + use the payments exclusively for— + + (A) + deploying technologies that generate electricity from renewable energy resources; or + + + (B) + implementing cost-effective energy efficiency programs to achieve energy savings. + + + + (4) +
Reporting
+ + (A) +
In general
+ As a condition of receipt of alternative compliance payments pursuant to this subsection, a State + shall submit to the Commission an annual report, in accordance with + regulations promulgated by the Commission, containing a full accounting of + the use of the payments, including a detailed description of the + activities funded by the payments and demonstrating compliance with the + requirements of this subsection. + + + (B) +
Deadline
+ A State shall submit a report under this paragraph— + + (i) + not later than 1 year after the date on which the first alternative compliance payment is received; + and + + + (ii) + every 1 year thereafter until all alternative compliance payments are expended. + + + + + + (h) +
Information collection
+ + (1) +
In general
+ The Commission may require any retail electric supplier, renewable electricity generator, or any + other entity that the Commission determines appropriate, to provide any + information the Commission determines appropriate to carry out this + section. + + + (2) +
Failure to submit; false or misleading information
+ Any entity required to submit information under paragraph (1) that fails to submit the information + or submits false or misleading information shall be in violation of this + section. + + + + (i) +
Enforcement and judicial review
+ + (1) +
Failure to submit credits
+ If any person fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (c) or (g), the person shall be + liable to pay to the Commission a civil penalty equal to the product + obtained by multiplying— + + (A) + double the alternative compliance payment calculated under subsection (g)(1); and + + + (B) + the aggregate quantity of Federal renewable electricity credits or equivalent alternative + compliance payments that the person failed to submit in violation of the + requirements of subsections (c) and (g). + + + + (2) +
Enforcement
+ The Commission shall assess a civil penalty under paragraph (1) in accordance with the procedures + described in + section 31(d) of the Federal Power Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 823b(d) + ). + + + (3) +
Violation of requirement of regulations or orders
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Any person who violates or fails or refuses to comply with any requirement of a regulation + promulgated or order issued under this section shall be subject to a civil + penalty under + section 316A(b) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. + 825o–1(b)). + + + (B) +
Assessment
+ The penalty under subparagraph (A) shall be assessed by the Commission in the same manner as in the + case of a violation referred to in section 316A(b) of that Act. + + + + (4) +
Judicial review
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Any person aggrieved by a final action taken by the Commission under this section, other than the + assessment of a civil penalty under paragraphs (1) through (3), may use + the procedures for review described in + section 313 of the Federal Power + Act (16 U.S.C. 825 + l + ). + + + (B) +
Reference
+ For purposes of this paragraph, references to an order in section 313 of that Act shall be + considered to refer also to all other final actions of the Commission + under this section other than the assessment of a civil penalty under + paragraphs (1) through (3). + + + + + (j) +
Administration
+ Nothing in this section— + + (1) + diminishes or qualifies any authority of a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an Indian + tribe— + + (A) + to adopt or enforce any law or regulation respecting renewable electricity, including any law or + regulation establishing requirements that are more stringent than those + established by this section, provided that no such law or regulation may + relieve any person of any requirement otherwise applicable under this + section; or + + + (B) + to regulate the acquisition and disposition of Federal renewable electricity credits by retail + electric suppliers within the jurisdiction of the State, political + subdivision, or Indian tribe, including the authority to require the + retail electric supplier to acquire and submit to the Commission for + retirement Federal renewable electricity credits in excess of those + submitted under this section; or + + + + (2) + affects the application of or the responsibility for compliance with any other provision of law or + regulation, including environmental and licensing requirements. + + + + (k) +
Sunset
+ The authority provided by this section expires on December 31, 2041. + +
+ . + +
+
+ 3. +
Clarifying state authority to adopt renewable energy incentives
+ + + Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( + + 16 U.S.C. 824a–3 + ) is amended by + adding at the end the following: + + + (o) +
Clarification of State authority To adopt renewable energy incentives
+ + (1) +
Definition of State-approved production incentive program
+ In this subsection, the term State-approved production incentive program means a requirement imposed pursuant to State law or by a State regulatory authority acting within + its authority under State law that an electric utility purchase renewable + energy (as defined in section 609(a)) at a specified rate. + + + (2) +
State authority to adopt renewable energy incentives
+ Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the + Federal Power Act ( + 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq. + ), + a State legislature or regulatory authority may set the rates for a sale + of electric energy by a facility generating electric energy from renewable + energy sources pursuant to a State-approved production incentive program + under which the facility voluntarily participates in the State-approved + production incentive program. + + + . + +
+
+ 4. +
Guidelines for determining qualified renewable biomass
+ + (a) +
Definitions
+ In this section: + + (1) +
Administrator
+ The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. + + + (2) +
Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions means the aggregate quantity of greenhouse gas emissions, adjusted to account for the relative + global warming potential of the emissions relative to all greenhouse gas + emissions. + + + (B) +
Inclusions
+ For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term greenhouse gas emissions includes— + + (i) + direct emissions; and + + + (ii) + significant indirect emissions, including from— + + (I) + land use changes and temporal changes in forest carbon sequestration; + + + (II) + biomass harvests, regrowth, and avoided decomposition related to the full fuel lifecycle, including + all stages of fuel and feedstock production and distribution; and + + + (III) + feedstock generation or extraction through the distribution and delivery of the finished fuel to + the ultimate consumer. + + + + + + + (b) +
Guidelines
+ Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall, recognizing + the recommendations of and coordinating with the Scientific Advisory Board + of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the accounting of + biogenic carbon dioxide emissions and after notice and public comment, + issue guidelines for calculating lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for + renewable biomass (as that term is defined in section 610(b) of the Public + Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978). + +
+
+ 5. +
Energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers
+ + (a) +
In general
+ + + Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( + 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. + ) (as amended + by section 2) is amended by adding after section 610 the following: + +
+ 611. +
Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers
+ + (a) +
Findings
+ + Congress finds that— + + (1) + the Federal energy efficiency resource standard established by this section— + + (A) + establishes nationwide minimum levels of electricity and natural gas savings to be achieved through + utility efficiency programs, building energy codes, appliance standards, + and related efficiency measures; and + + + (B) + rewards energy-saving improvements achieved through— + + (i) + end-use energy efficiency upgrades; + + + (ii) + reduced losses in transmission and distribution of energy; and + + + (iii) + fuel-switching, to the extent that the switching results in reduced primary energy use; and + + + + + (2) + in light of the cost-effective energy efficiency opportunities that exist across the United States + in every sector of the economy, retail electricity suppliers, retail + natural gas suppliers, and States should— + + (A) + consider energy efficiency as a resource in utility planning and procurement activities; and + + + (B) + seek to achieve all energy efficiency that is available at lower cost than other energy supply + options. + + + + + (b) +
Definitions
+ In this section: + + (1) +
Affiliate
+ The term affiliate when used in relation to a person, means another person that owns or controls, is owned or + controlled by, or is under common ownership control with, that person, as + determined under regulations promulgated by the Secretary. + + + (2) +
ASHRAE, ansi, and iesna
+ The terms ASHRAE, ANSI, and IESNA mean the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, the American + National Standards Institute, and the Illuminating Engineering Society of + North America, respectively. + + + (3) +
Base quantity
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term base quantity, with respect to a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier, means, for each + calendar year for which a performance standard is established under + subsection (d), the average annual quantity of electricity or natural gas + delivered by the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas + supplier to retail customers during the 3 calendar years immediately + preceding the year that compliance is required under subsection (d)(1). + + + (B) +
Exclusion
+ The term base quantity, with respect to a retail natural gas supplier, does not include natural gas delivered for + purposes of electricity generation. + + + + (4) +
CHP savings
+ The term CHP savings means— + + (A) + CHP system savings from a combined heat and power system that commences operation after the date of + enactment of this section; and + + + (B) + the increase in CHP system savings from upgrading or replacing, after the date of enactment of this + section, a combined heat and power system that commenced operation on or + before the date of enactment of this section. + + + + (5) +
CHP system savings
+ The term CHP system savings means the electric output, and the electricity saved due to the mechanical output, of a combined + heat and power system, adjusted to reflect any increase in fuel + consumption by that system as compared to the fuel that would have been + required to produce an equivalent useful thermal energy output in a + separate thermal-only system, as determined in accordance with regulations + promulgated by the Secretary. + + + (6) +
Codes and standards savings
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term codes and standards savings means a reduction in end-use electricity or natural gas consumption by a retail electricity + supplier or in the service territory of a retail natural gas supplier as a + result of the adoption and implementation, after the date of enactment of + this section, of new or revised appliance and equipment efficiency + standards or building energy codes. + + + (B) +
Baselines
+ In calculating codes and standards savings under subparagraph (A)— + + (i) + the baseline for calculating savings from building codes shall be the more stringent of— + + (I) + + (aa) + the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings; or + + + (bb) + the ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1–2007 for commercial buildings; or + + + + (II) + the applicable State building code in effect on the date of enactment of this section; and + + + + (ii) + the baseline for calculating savings from appliance standards shall be the average efficiency of + new appliances in the applicable one or more categories prior to the + adoption and implementation of the new standard. + + + + + (7) +
Combined heat and power system
+ The term combined heat and power system means a system that uses the same energy source both for the generation of electrical or + mechanical power and the production of steam or another form of useful + thermal energy, if— + + (A) + the system meets any requirements relating to efficiency and other operating characteristics that + the Secretary promulgates by regulation; and + + + (B) + the net wholesale sales of electricity by a facility does not exceed 50 percent of total annual + electric generation by the facility. + + + + (8) +
Cost-effective
+ The term cost-effective, with respect to an energy efficiency measure, means that the measure achieves a net present value + of economic benefits over the life of the measure, both directly to the + energy consumer and to the economy, that is greater than the net present + value of the cost of the measure over the life of the measure, both + directly to the energy consumer and to the economy, using the societal + benefit-cost test calculated using the weighted average utility cost of + capital as the discount rate. + + + (9) +
Customer facility savings
+ The term customer facility savings means a reduction in end-use electricity or natural gas consumption (including waste heat energy + savings) at a facility of an end-use consumer of electricity or natural + gas served by a retail electricity supplier or natural gas supplier, as + compared to— + + (A) + in the case of a new facility, consumption at a reference facility of average efficiency; + + + (B) + in the case of an existing facility, consumption at the facility during a base period of not less + than 1 year; + + + (C) + in the case of new equipment that replaces existing equipment at the end of the useful life of the + existing equipment, consumption by new equipment of average efficiency of + the same equipment type, except that customer savings under this + subparagraph shall not be counted towards customer savings under + subparagraph (A) or (B); and + + + (D) + in the case of new equipment that replaces existing equipment with remaining useful life— + + (i) + consumption of the existing equipment for the remaining useful life of the equipment; and + + + (ii) + thereafter, consumption of new equipment of average efficiency. + + + + + (10) +
Electricity savings
+ The term electricity savings means reductions in electricity consumption achieved through measures implemented after the date + of enactment of this section, as determined in accordance with regulations + promulgated by the Secretary, that are limited to— + + (A) + customer facility savings of electricity, adjusted to reflect any associated increase in fuel + consumption at the facility; + + + (B) + reductions in distribution system losses of electricity achieved by a retail electricity supplier, + as compared to losses attributable to new or replacement distribution + system equipment of average efficiency, as defined in regulations + promulgated by the Secretary; + + + (C) + CHP savings; + + + (D) + codes and standards savings of electricity; and + + + (E) + fuel switching energy savings that results in net savings of electricity. + + + + (11) +
Fuel switching energy savings
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term fuel-switching energy savings means net energy savings, calculated in accordance with subparagraph (B), from end-user switches + from 1 energy source to another, as determined in accordance with + regulations promulgated by the Secretary. + + + (B) +
Calculation
+ For purposes of calculating fuel-switching net energy savings— + + (i) + electricity use shall be evaluated based on the average quantity of fuel burned at a power plant to + provide each kilowatt hour of electricity; + + + (ii) + electricity and natural gas use shall include losses in the transmission and distribution system; + and + + + (iii) + fuel-switching that is not cost-effective to the end-user shall not be counted. + + + + + (12) +
Natural gas savings
+ The term natural gas savings means reductions in natural gas consumption from measures implemented after the date of enactment + of this section, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated + by the Secretary, that are limited to— + + (A) + customer facility savings of natural gas, adjusted to reflect any associated increase in + electricity consumption or consumption of other fuels at the facility; + + + (B) + reductions in leakage, operational losses, and consumption of natural gas fuel to operate a gas + distribution system, achieved by a retail natural gas supplier, as + compared to similar leakage, losses, and consumption during a base period + of not less than 1 year; + + + (C) + codes and standards savings of natural gas; and + + + (D) + fuel switching energy savings that results in net savings of natural gas. + + + + (13) +
Power pool
+ The term power pool means an association of two or more interconnected electric systems that have entered into an + agreement to coordinate operations and planning for improved reliability + and efficiencies, including a Regional Transmission Organization or an + Independent System Operator, as determined by the Secretary. + + + (14) +
Reporting period
+ The term reporting period means— + + (A) + calendar year 2015; and + + + (B) + each successive 2-calendar-year period thereafter. + + + + (15) +
Retail electricity supplier
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term retail electricity supplier means, for any given calendar year, an electric utility that sells not less than 1,000,000 + megawatt hours of electric energy to electric consumers for purposes other + than resale during the preceding calendar. + + + (B) +
Inclusions and limitations
+ For purposes of determining whether an electric utility qualifies as a retail electricity supplier + under subparagraph (A)— + + (i) + deliveries by any affiliate of an electric utility to electric consumers for purposes other than + resale shall be considered to be deliveries by the electric utility; and + + + (ii) + deliveries by any electric utility to a lessee, tenant, or affiliate of the electric utility shall + not be considered to be deliveries to electric consumers. + + + + + (16) +
Retail natural gas supplier
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term retail natural gas supplier means, for any given calendar year, a local distribution company (as defined in + section 2 of the + Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 ( + 15 U.S.C. 3301 + )), that delivered to + natural gas consumers more than 5,000,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas + for purposes other than resale during the preceding calendar year. + + + (B) +
Inclusions and limitations
+ For purposes of determining whether a person qualifies as a retail natural gas supplier under + subparagraph (A)— + + (i) + deliveries of natural gas by any affiliate of a local distribution company to consumers for + purposes other than resale shall be considered to be deliveries by the + local distribution company; and + + + (ii) + deliveries of natural gas to a lessee, tenant, or affiliate of a local distribution company shall + not be considered to be deliveries to natural gas consumers. + + + + + (17) +
Third-party efficiency provider
+ The term third-party efficiency provider means any retailer, building owner, energy service company, financial institution or other + commercial, industrial or nonprofit entity that is capable of providing + electricity savings or natural gas savings in accordance with subsections + (e) and (f). + + + (18) +
Waste heat energy savings
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The term waste heat energy savings means a reduction in electricity or natural gas consumption that results from a modification of an + industrial or commercial system that commenced operation before the date + of enactment of this section, in order to recapture electrical, + mechanical, or thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted, as + determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary. + + + (B) +
Inclusion
+ Such savings shall be included as part of customer facility savings. + + + + + (c) +
Establishment of program
+ + (1) +
Regulations
+ Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall, by + regulation, establish a program to implement and enforce the requirements + of this section, including by— + + (A) + establishing measurement and verification procedures and standards under subsection (f); + + + (B) + establishing requirements under which retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers + shall— + + (i) + demonstrate, document, and report the compliance of the retail electricity suppliers and retail + natural gas suppliers with the performance standards under subsection (d); + and + + + (ii) + estimate the impact of the standards on current and future electricity and natural gas use in the + service territories of the suppliers; and + + + + (C) + establishing requirements governing applications for, and implementation of, delegated State + administration under subsection (h). + + + + (2) +
Coordination with state programs
+ In establishing and implementing this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent + practicable, preserve the integrity and incorporate best practices of + existing State energy efficiency programs. + + + + (d) +
Performance standards
+ + (1) +
Compliance obligation
+ Not later than May 1 of the calendar year immediately following each reporting period— + + (A) + each retail electricity supplier shall submit to the Secretary a report, in accordance with + regulations promulgated by the Secretary, demonstrating that the retail + electricity supplier has achieved annual electricity savings (adjusted to + account for any attrition of savings measures implemented in prior years) + in each calendar year that are equal to the applicable percentage, + established under paragraph (2), (3), or (4), of the base quantity of the + retail electricity supplier; and + + + (B) + each retail natural gas supplier shall submit to the Secretary a report, in accordance with + regulations promulgated by the Secretary, demonstrating that it has + achieved cumulative natural gas savings (adjusted to account for any + attrition of savings measures implemented in prior years) in each calendar + year that are equal to the applicable percentage, established under + paragraph (2), (3), or (4), of the base quantity of such retail natural + gas supplier, subject to business-as-usual consumption projections + calculated in accordance with subsection (f)(1)(P). + + + + (2) +
Standards for 2015 through 2025
+ For each of calendar years 2015 through 2025, the applicable percentages are as follows: + + + + + + + + Calendar Year + Cumulative Electricity Savings Percentage + Cumulative Natural Gas Savings Percentage + + + + + 2015 +  1.00 +  0.50 + + + 2016 +  2.00 +  1.25 + + + 2017 +  3.00 +  2.00 + + + 2018 +  4.25 +  3.00 + + + 2019 +  5.50 +  4.00 + + + 2020 +  7.00 +  5.00 + + + 2021 +  8.50 +  6.00 + + + 2022 +  10.00 +  7.00 + + + 2023 +  11.50 +  8.00 + + + 2024 +  13.25 +  9.00 + + + 2025 +  15.00 + 10.00. + + + +
+ + + (3) +
Subsequent years
+ + (A) +
Calendar years 2026 through 2040
+ Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing + performance standards (expressed as applicable percentages of base + quantity for both cumulative electricity savings and cumulative natural + gas savings) for each of calendar years 2026 through 2040. + + + (B) +
Subsequent extensions
+ Except as provided in subparagraph (A), not later than December 31 of the penultimate reporting + period for which performance standards have been established under this + paragraph, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing + performance standards (expressed as applicable percentages of base + quantity for both cumulative electricity savings and cumulative natural + gas savings) for the 10-calendar-year period following the last calendar + year for which performance standards previously were established. + + + (C) +
Requirements
+ The Secretary shall establish standards under this paragraph at levels reflecting the maximum + achievable level of cost-effective energy efficiency potential, taking + into account— + + (i) + cost-effective energy savings achieved by leading retail electricity suppliers and retail natural + gas suppliers; + + + (ii) + opportunities for new codes and standard savings; + + + (iii) + technology improvements; and + + + (iv) + other indicators of cost-effective energy efficiency potential. + + + + (D) +
Minimum percentage
+ In no case shall the applicable percentages for any calendar year be less than the applicable + percentages for calendar year 2025 (including any increase in the standard + for calendar year 2025 established pursuant to paragraph (4)). + + + + (4) +
Midcourse review and adjustment of standards
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Not later than December 31, 2020, and at 10-year intervals thereafter, the Secretary shall— + + (i) + review the most recent standards established under paragraph (2) or (3); and + + + (ii) + increase the standards by regulation if the Secretary determines that additional cost-effective + energy efficiency potential is achievable, taking into account the + requirements described in paragraph (3)(C). + + + + (B) +
Lead time
+ If the Secretary revises standards under this paragraph, the regulations shall provide adequate + lead time to ensure that compliance with the increased standards is + feasible. + + + + (5) +
Delay of submission for first reporting period
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), for the 2015 reporting period, the Secretary may accept a + request from a retail electricity supplier or a retail natural gas + supplier to delay the required submission of documentation of all or part + of the required savings for up to 2 years. + + + (B) +
Plan for compliance
+ The request for delay under subparagraph (A) shall include a plan for coming into full compliance + by the end of the 2016–2017 reporting period. + + + + (6) +
Applying unused savings to future years
+ If savings achieved in a year exceed the performance standards specified in this subsection, any + savings in excess of the performance standards may be applied toward + performance standards specified for future years. + + + + (e) +
Transfers of electricity or natural gas savings
+ + (1) +
Bilateral contracts for savings transfers
+ Subject to the limitations of this subsection, a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas + supplier may use electricity savings or natural gas savings purchased + pursuant to a bilateral contract from another retail electricity supplier + or retail natural gas supplier, a State, or a third-party efficiency + provider to meet the applicable performance standard under subsection (d). + + + (2) +
Requirements
+ Electricity savings or natural gas savings purchased and used for compliance under this subsection + shall be— + + (A) + measured and verified in accordance with subsection (f); + + + (B) + reported in accordance with subsection (d); and + + + (C) + achieved within the same State as is served by the retail electricity supplier or retail natural + gas supplier. + + + + (3) +
Exception
+ Notwithstanding paragraph (2)(C), a State regulatory authority may authorize a retail electricity + supplier or a retail natural gas supplier regulated by the State + regulatory authority to purchase savings achieved in a different State, + if— + + (A) + the savings are achieved within the same power pool; and + + + (B) + the State regulatory authority that regulates the purchaser oversees the measurement and + verification of the savings pursuant to the procedures and standards + applicable in the State in which the purchaser is located. + + + + (4) +
Regulatory approval
+ Nothing in this subsection limits or affects the authority of a State regulatory authority to + require a retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier that + is regulated by the State regulatory authority to obtain the authorization + or approval of the State regulatory authority of a contract for transfer + of electricity savings or natural gas savings under this paragraph. + + + (5) +
Limitations
+ To optimize the achievement of cost-effective efficiency potential, the Secretary may prescribe + such limitations as the Secretary determines appropriate with respect to + the proportion of the compliance obligation of a retail electricity or + natural gas supplier under the applicable performance standards under + subsection (d) that may be met using electricity savings or natural gas + savings that are purchased under this subsection. + + + + (f) +
Measurement and verification of savings
+ The regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection (c) shall include— + + (1) + procedures and standards for defining and measuring electricity savings and natural gas savings + that can be counted towards the performance standards established under + subsection (d), that shall— + + (A) + specify the types of energy efficiency and energy conservation measures that can be counted; + + + (B) + require that energy consumption estimates for customer facilities or portions of facilities in the + applicable base and current years be adjusted, as appropriate, to account + for changes in weather, level of production, and building area; + + + (C) + account for the useful life of measures; + + + (D) + include assigned savings values for specific, commonly used measures; + + + (E) + allow for savings from a program to be estimated based on extrapolation from a representative + sample of participating customers; + + + (F) + include procedures for calculating and documenting CHP savings, fuel-switching energy savings, and + waste heat energy savings; + + + (G) + establish methods for calculating codes and standards energy savings, including the use of verified + compliance rates; + + + (H) + include procedures for calculating and documenting— + + (i) + customer facility savings and reductions in distribution system losses of electricity and natural + gas that are achieved as a result of smart grid deployment, as described + in + section 1301 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 + U.S.C. 17381); and + + + (ii) + reductions in natural gas distribution system losses attributable to pipeline repair and + replacement programs; + + + + (I) + count only measures and savings that are additional to business-as-usual customer purchase + practices; + + + (J) + ensure that the retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier claiming the electricity + savings or natural gas savings, including codes and standards savings, + played a significant role in achieving the savings (including through the + activities of a designated agent of the supplier or through the purchase + of transferred electricity savings or natural gas savings); + + + (K) + avoid double-counting of savings used for compliance with this section, including transferred + savings; + + + (L) + include electricity savings or natural gas savings from programs administered by the retail + electric supplier or natural gas supplier that are funded by Federal, + State, or other sources; + + + (M) + credit large customer self-directed electricity savings or natural gas savings to the retail + electricity supplier or the retail natural gas supplier if the large + customers receive incentives or rate reductions from the retail supplier + for self-directed energy efficiency improvements; + + + (N) + include procedures for counting electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved by solar water + heating, solar light pipe technology, geothermal heat pumps, and other + technologies utilizing renewable resources that reduce on-site energy use; + + + (O) + in any State in which the State regulatory authority has designated one or more entities to + administer electric ratepayer-funded efficiency programs approved by the + State regulatory authority, provide that electricity savings and natural + gas savings achieved through the programs shall be distributed + proportionally among retail electric suppliers and retail natural gas + suppliers; and + + + (P) + include guidance for utilities to calculate and document business-as-usual consumption projections; + and + + + + (2) + procedures and standards for third-party verification of reported electricity savings or natural + gas savings. + + + + (g) +
Enforcement and judicial review
+ + (1) +
Review of retail supplier reports
+ + (A) +
In general
+ The Secretary shall review each report submitted to the Secretary by a retail electricity supplier + or retail natural gas supplier under subsection (d) to verify that the + applicable performance standards under subsection (d) have been met. + + + (B) +
Exclusion
+ In determining compliance with the applicable performance standards under subsection (d), the + Secretary shall exclude reported electricity savings or natural gas + savings that are not adequately demonstrated and documented, in accordance + with the regulations promulgated under subsections (d), (e), and (f). + + + + (2) +
Penalty for failure to document adequate savings
+ If a retail electricity supplier or a retail natural gas supplier fails to demonstrate compliance + with an applicable performance standard under subsection (d), or to pay to + the State an applicable alternative compliance payment under subsection + (h)(4), the Secretary shall assess against the retail electricity supplier + or retail natural gas supplier a civil penalty for each failure in an + amount equal to, as adjusted for inflation in accordance with such + regulations as the Secretary may promulgate— + + (A) + $100 per megawatt hour of electricity savings or alternative compliance payment that the retail + electricity supplier failed to achieve or make, respectively; or + + + (B) + $10 per million Btu of natural gas savings or alternative compliance payment that the retail + natural gas supplier failed to achieve or make, respectively. + + + + (3) +
Offsetting state penalties
+ The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any penalty under paragraph (2) by the amount paid by the + relevant retail electricity supplier or retail natural gas supplier to a + State for failure to comply with the requirements of a State energy + efficiency resource standard during the same compliance period, if the + State standard— + + (A) + is comparable in type to the Federal standard established under this section; and + + + (B) + is more stringent than the applicable performance standards under subsection (d). + + + + (4) +
Enforcement procedures
+ The Secretary shall assess a civil penalty, as provided under paragraph (2), in accordance with the + procedures described in + section 333(d) of the Energy Policy and + Conservation Act ( + 42 U.S.C. 6303(d) + ). + + + (5) +
Judicial review
+ + (A) +
In general
+ Any person adversely affected by a final action taken by the Secretary under this section, other + than the assessment of a civil penalty, may use the procedures for review + described in + section 336(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 + U.S.C. 6306(b)). + + + (B) +
Reference
+ In this paragraph, references to a rule in + section 336(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act + ( + 42 U.S.C. 6306(b) + ) shall be considered to refer also to all other final + actions of the Secretary under this section other than the assessment of a + civil penalty. + + + + + (h) +
State administration
+ + (1) +
In general
+ Upon receipt of an application from the Governor of a State (including the Mayor of the District of + Columbia), the Secretary may delegate to the State responsibility for + administering this section within the territory of the State if the + Secretary determines that the State will implement an energy efficiency + program that meets or exceeds the requirements of this section, including— + + (A) + achieving electricity savings and natural gas savings that are at least as great as those required + under the applicable performance standards established under subsection + (d); + + + (B) + reviewing reports and verifying electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved in the State + (including savings transferred from outside the State); and + + + (C) + collecting any alternative compliance payments under paragraph (4) and using the payments to + implement cost-effective efficiency programs. + + + + (2) +
Secretarial determination
+ Not later than 180 days after the date on which a complete application is received by the + Secretary, the Secretary shall make a substantive determination approving + or disapproving a State application, after public notice and comment. + + + (3) +
Alternative measurement and verification procedures and standards
+ As part of an application submitted under paragraph (1), a State may request to use alternative + measurement and verification procedures and standards from the procedures + and standards described in subsection (f), if the State demonstrates that + the alternative procedures and standards provide a level of accuracy of + measurement and verification that are at least equivalent to the Federal + procedures and standards under subsection (f). + + + (4) +
Alternative compliance payments
+ + (A) +
In general
+ As part of an application submitted under paragraph (1), a State may permit retail electricity + suppliers or retail natural gas suppliers to pay to the State, by not + later than April 1 of the calendar year immediately following the + applicable reporting period, an alternative compliance payment in an + amount equal to, as adjusted for inflation in accordance with such + regulations as the Secretary may promulgate, not less than— + + (i) + $50 per megawatt hour of electricity savings needed to make up any deficit with regard to a + compliance obligation under the applicable performance standard; or + + + (ii) + $5 per million Btu of natural gas savings needed to make up any deficit with regard to a compliance + obligation under the applicable performance standard. + + + + (B) +
Use of payments
+ Alternative compliance payments collected by a State under subparagraph (A) shall be used by the + State to administer the delegated authority of the State under this + section and to implement cost-effective energy efficiency programs that— + + (i) + to the maximum extent practicable, achieve electricity savings and natural gas savings in the State + sufficient to make up the deficit associated with the alternative + compliance payments; and + + + (ii) + can be measured and verified in accordance with the applicable procedures and standards under + subsection (f) or paragraph (3), as applicable. + + + + + (5) +
Review of state implementation
+ + (A) +
Periodic review
+ Every 2 years, the Secretary shall review State implementation of this section for conformance with + the requirements of this section in approximately ½ of the States that have received approval under this subsection to administer the program, so that + each State shall be reviewed at least every 4 years. + + + (B) +
Report
+ To facilitate the review under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may require the State to submit a + report demonstrating the conformance of the State with the requirements of + this section, including— + + (i) + reports submitted by retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers to the State + demonstrating compliance with applicable performance standards; + + + (ii) + the impact of the standards on projected electricity and natural gas demand within the State; + + + (iii) + an accounting of the use of alternative compliance payments by the State and the resulting + electricity savings and natural gas savings achieved; and + + + (iv) + any other information that the Secretary determines appropriate. + + + + (C) +
Review upon petition
+ Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), upon receipt of a public petition containing credible allegation + of substantial deficiencies, the Secretary shall promptly review the State + implementation of delegated authority under this section. + + + (D) +
Deficiencies
+ + (i) +
In general
+ In completing a review under this paragraph, if the Secretary finds deficiencies, the Secretary + shall— + + (I) + notify the State of the deficiencies; + + + (II) + direct the State to correct the deficiencies; and + + + (III) + require the State to report to the Secretary on progress made by not later than 180 days after the + date on which the State receives notice under subclause (I). + + + + (ii) +
Substantial deficiencies
+ If the deficiencies are substantial, the Secretary shall— + + (I) + disallow the reported electricity savings or natural gas savings that the Secretary determines are + not credible due to deficiencies; + + + (II) + re-review the State not later than 2 years after the date on which the original review was + completed; and + + + (III) + if substantial deficiencies remain uncorrected after the review provided for under subclause (II), + revoke the authority of the State to administer the program established + under this section. + + + + + + (6) +
Calls for revision of State applications
+ As a condition of maintaining the delegated authority of a State to administer this section, the + Secretary may require a State to submit a revised application under + paragraph (1) if the Secretary has— + + (A) + promulgated new or revised performance standards under subsection (d); + + + (B) + promulgated new or substantially revised measurement and verification procedures and standards + under subsection (f); or + + + (C) + otherwise substantially revised the program established under this section. + + + + (7) +
Cost recovery, fixed cost recovery and shareholder incentives
+ State utility regulatory commissions are encouraged to review the rules and regulations of the + commission to ensure that utilities under the jurisdiction of the + commission can— + + (A) + recover the direct costs of energy efficiency programs; + + + (B) + fully recover authorized fixed costs, including lost margins from lower annual sales due to energy + efficiency programs; and + + + (C) + earn an incentive for shareholders if the energy efficiency standards are achieved. + + + + + (i) +
Information and reports
+ In accordance with + section 13 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 ( + 15 U.S.C. 772 + ), the + Secretary may require any retail electricity supplier, retail natural gas + supplier, third-party efficiency provider, or any other entity that the + Secretary determines appropriate, to provide any information the Secretary + determines appropriate to carry out this section. + + + (j) +
State law
+ Nothing in this section diminishes or qualifies any authority of a State or political subdivision + of a State to adopt or enforce any law or regulation respecting + electricity savings or natural gas savings, including any law or + regulation establishing energy efficiency requirements that are more + stringent than those under this section, except that no State law or + regulation shall relieve any person of any requirement otherwise + applicable under this section. + +
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+
+ 6. +
Program review
+ + (a) +
National academy of sciences review
+ The Secretary of Energy shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences under + which the Academy shall, not later than July 1, 2019, and every 10 years + thereafter, submit to Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, + and the Secretary of Energy a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of + the programs established under this Act and under sections 610 and 611 of + the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as added by this Act), + including— + + (1) + an evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs, including the specific design elements of the + programs, in increasing the efficiency of retail natural gas and + electricity distribution and consumption and increasing the deployment of + renewable electricity capacity; + + + (2) + the opportunities for additional technologies and sources of efficiency and renewable electricity + that have emerged since the date of enactment of this Act; + + + (3) + the impact of the programs on the reliability of electricity and natural gas supply; + + + (4) + the net benefits or costs of the programs to the United States and the States, including— + + (A) + the effects on electricity and natural gas demand and prices; + + + (B) + the economic development benefits of investment; + + + (C) + environmental costs and benefits; + + + (D) + the impacts on public health and health care costs; and + + + (E) + avoided costs related to environmental and congestion mitigation investments that otherwise would + have been required; + + + + (5) + an assessment of the benefits and costs of increasing the performance standards established under + section 611(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as + added by this Act); + + + (6) + the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of alternative models for demonstrating compliance + with a Federal energy efficiency resource standard, including— + + (A) + establishing a national trading system for energy efficiency credits; or + + + (B) + demonstrating compliance through actual reductions in delivery or sales of electricity and natural + gas, rather than on program savings; and + + + + (7) + recommendations regarding potential changes to this section, to regulations and procedures for + implementing this section, or to related public policies. + + + + (b) +
Recommendations to Congress
+ Not later than January 1, 2020, and every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit + to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives + and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report + making recommendations for modifications and improvements to the programs + established under this Act and under sections 610 and 611 of the Public + Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (as added by this Act), including + an explanation of the inconsistencies, if any, between the recommendations + of the Secretary of Energy and the recommendations included in the + evaluation of the National Academy of Sciences under paragraph (1). + +
+
+ 7. +
Conforming amendment
+ The table of contents of the + Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. prec. 2601) + is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title VI the + following: + + + Sec. 609. Rural and remote communities electrification grants. + Sec. 610. Federal renewable electricity standard. + Sec. 611. Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas + suppliers. + + . + +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5075 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 11, 2014 + + Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources + + + A BILL + To provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying certain Federal + land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land + Management, and for other purposes. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Short title
+ This Act may be cited as the + + Resurveys Entitle Adjacent Landowners to Protection Act + + or the + REAL Protection Act + . +
+
+ 2. +
Bureau Resurvey Transparency; Notice requirements
+ + (a) +
Notice
+ + (1) +
In general
+ Not later than 30 days before the commencement of a resurvey of Federal land under the + administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the + Secretary shall notify all property owners with land abutting or adjacent + to the Federal land being resurveyed of the pending resurvey. If a + resurvey extends the boundaries of Federal land, the Secretary shall + notify affected landowners of the results of the resurvey not later than + 30 days after the completion of the survey. + + + (2) +
Notification
+ The Secretary shall use certified or registered mail to notify landowners under this subsection. + + + (3) +
Identification of landowners
+ When identifying affected landowners for the purpose of notification under this subsection, the + Secretary shall use the most recently available tax records. + + + + (b) +
Public comment
+ Not later than 30 days after completing a resurvey, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the + Federal Register. Affected landowners may comment to the Secretary and by + submitting formal comments to the Federal Register notice. + +
+
+ 3. +
Protection of persons
+ If a resurvey results in land previously thought to be privately owned to be reclassified as + Federal land, the persons thought to be a private owner of such land— + + (1) + shall— + + (A) + be given the right of first refusal to purchase the land for fair market value minus the value of + any significant improvements made to such lands; or + + + (B) + be reimbursed for the fair market value of any significant improvements made to such lands; and + + + + (2) + may not be charged with willful trespass onto such land unless the person used such lands with the + knowledge that the lands should be classified as Federal land. + +
+
+ 4. +
Definitions
+ For the purposes of this Act: + + (1) +
Resurvey
+ The term resurvey means a reconstruction of land boundaries and subdivisions accomplished by remarking the lines + represented in the field-note record or on the plat of a previous official + survey. + + + (2) +
Secretary
+ The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. + +
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+ I + 113th CONGRESS + 2d Session + H. R. 5090 + IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + + July 11, 2014 + + Mr. Salmon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce + + + A BILL + To prohibit providing Federal funds for the National Endowment for the Arts. +
+ +
+ 1. +
Prohibition
+ Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds may be made available to the National + Endowment for the Arts. +
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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. +
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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. +
+ + + Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2014. + Karen L. Haas, + Clerk. + + + + + \ No newline at end of file