SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of National Homeland Security Act of 2001''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of National Homeland Security established under this Act. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of National Homeland Security. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY. (a) Establishment.--There is established the Department of National Homeland Security. (b) Secretary of National Homeland Security.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of National Homeland Security shall be the head of the Department. The Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Cabinet level position.--Section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Secretary of National Homeland Security.''. (3) Membership on the national security council.--Section 101(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402(a)) is amended in the fourth sentence by striking paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) and inserting the following: ``(5) the Secretary of National Homeland Security; and ``(6) each Secretary or Under Secretary of such other executive department, or of a military department, as the President shall designate.''. (c) Duties.--The duties of the Secretary shall be the following: (1) To plan, coordinate, and integrate those United States Government activities relating to homeland security, including border security and emergency preparedness, and to act as a focal point regarding natural and manmade crises and emergency planning. (2) To work with State and local governments and executive agencies in protecting United States homeland security, and to support State officials through the use of regional offices around the Nation. (3) To provide overall planning guidance to executive agencies regarding United States homeland security. (4) To conduct exercise and training programs for employees of the Department and establish effective command and control procedures for the full range of potential contingencies regarding United States homeland security, including contingencies that require the substantial support of military assets. (5) To annually develop a Federal response plan for homeland security and emergency preparedness. SEC. 4. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITIES, FUNCTIONS, PERSONNEL, AND ASSETS TO THE DEPARTMENT. The authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the following entities are transferred to the Department: (1) The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the ten regional offices of which shall be maintained and strengthened by the Department. (2) The United States Customs Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department. (3) The Border Patrol of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department. (4) The United States Coast Guard, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department. (5) The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office and the Institute of Information Infrastructure Protection of the Department of Commerce. (6) The National Infrastructure Protection Center and the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECTORATES AND OFFICE. (a) Establishment of Directorates.--The following staff directorates are established within the Department: (1) Directorate of prevention.--The Directorate of Prevention, which shall be responsible for the following: (A) Overseeing and coordinating all United States border security activities. (B) Developing border and maritime security policy for the United States. (C) Developing and implementing international standards for enhanced security in transportation nodes. (2) Directorate of critical infrastructure protection.--The Directorate of Critical Infrastructure Protection, which shall be responsible for the following: (A) Acting as the Critical Information Technology, Assurance, and Security Officer of the Department to coordinate efforts to address the vulnerability of the United States to electronic or physical attacks on critical infrastructure of the United States, including utilities, transportation nodes, and energy resources. (B) Overseeing the protection of such infrastructure and the physical assets and information networks that make up such infrastructure. (C) Ensuring the maintenance of a nucleus of cyber security experts within the United States Government. (D) Enhancing sharing of information regarding cyber security and physical security of the United States, tracking vulnerabilities and proposing improved risk management policies, and delineating the roles of various government agencies in preventing, defending, and recovering from attacks. (E) Coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission in helping to establish cyber security policy, standards, and enforcement mechanisms, and working closely with the Federal Communications Commission on cyber security issues with respect to international bodies. (F) Coordinating the activities of Information Sharing and Analysis Centers to share information on threats, vulnerabilities, individual incidents, and privacy issues regarding United States homeland security. (G) Assuming the responsibilities carried out by the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office before the date of the enactment of this Act. (H) Assuming the responsibilities carried out by the National Infrastructure Protection Center before the date of the enactment of this Act. (I) Supporting and overseeing the management of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection. (3) Directorate for emergency preparedness and response.-- The Directorate for Emergency Preparedness and Response, which shall be responsible for the following: (A) Carrying out all emergency preparedness and response activities carried out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency before the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) Assuming the responsibilities carried out by the National Domestic Preparedness Office before the date of the enactment of this Act. (C) Organizing and training local entities to respond to emergencies and providing State and local authorities with equipment for detection, protection, and decontamination in an emergency involving weapons of mass destruction. (D) Overseeing Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness training and exercise programs in keeping with current intelligence estimates and providing a single staff for Federal assistance for any emergency (including emergencies caused by flood, earthquake, hurricane, disease, or terrorist bomb). (E) Creating a National Crisis Action Center to act as the focal point for monitoring emergencies and for coordinating Federal support for State and local governments and the private sector in crises. (F) Establishing training and equipment standards, providing resource grants, and encouraging intelligence and information sharing among the Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, State emergency management officials, and local first responders. (G) Coordinating and integrating activities of the Department of Defense, the National Guard, and other Federal agencies into a Federal response plan. (H) Coordinating activities among private sector entities, including entities within the medical community, with respect to recovery, consequence management, and planning for continuity of services. (I) Developing and managing a single response system for national incidents in coordination with the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control. (J) Maintaining Federal asset databases and supporting up-to-date State and local databases. (b) Establishment of Office of Science and Technology.-- (1) In general.--There is established in the Department an Office of Science and Technology. (2) Purpose.--The Office of Science and Technology shall advise the Secretary regarding research and development efforts and priorities for the directorates established in subsection (a). SEC. 6. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Biennial Reports.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress on a biennial basis-- (1) a report assessing the resources and requirements of executive agencies relating to border security and emergency preparedness issues; and (2) a report certifying the preparedness of the United States to prevent, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, cyber attacks, and incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. (b) Additional Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) assessing the progress of the Department in-- (A) implementing the provisions of this Act; and (B) ensuring the core functions of each entity transferred to the Department are maintained and strengthened; and (2) recommending any conforming changes in law necessary as a result of the enactment and implementation of this Act. SEC. 7. COORDINATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. The Secretary shall establish and maintain strong mechanisms for the sharing of information and intelligence with United States and international intelligence entities. SEC. 8. PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING PROCESS. The Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that the planning, programming, budgeting, and financial activities of the Department comport with sound financial and fiscal management principles. At a minimum, those procedures shall provide for the planning, programming, and budgeting of activities of the Department using funds that are available for obligation for a limited number of years. SEC. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SAFETY, AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. The Secretary shall-- (1) ensure that the Department complies with all applicable environmental, safety, and health statutes and substantive requirements; and (2) develop procedures for meeting such requirements. SEC. 10. SAVINGS PROVISIONS. (a) Continuing Effect of Legal Documents.--All orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, agreements, grants, contracts, certificates, licenses, registrations, privileges, and other administrative actions-- (1) which have been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective by the President, any Federal agency or official thereof, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in the performance of functions which are transferred under this Act, and (2) which are in effect at the time this Act takes effect, or were final before the effective date of this Act and are to become effective on or after the effective date of this Act, shall continue in effect according to their terms until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside, or revoked in accordance with law by the President, the Secretary of National Homeland Security or other authorized official, a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law. (b) Proceedings Not Affected.--The provisions of this Act shall not affect any proceedings, including notices of proposed rulemaking, or any application for any license, permit, certificate, or financial assistance pending before an agency at the time this Act takes effect, with respect to functions transferred by this Act but such proceedings and applications shall continue. Orders shall be issued in such proceedings, appeals shall be taken therefrom, and payments shall be made pursuant to such orders, as if this Act had not been enacted, and orders issued in any such proceedings shall continue in effect until modified, terminated, superseded, or revoked by a duly authorized official, by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to prohibit the discontinuance or modification of any such proceeding under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this Act had not been enacted. (c) Suits Not Affected.--The provisions of this Act shall not affect suits commenced before the effective date of this Act, and in all such suits, proceedings shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments rendered in the same manner and with the same effect as if this Act had not been enacted. (d) Nonabatement of Actions.--No suit, action, or other proceeding commenced by or against an agency, or by or against any individual in the official capacity of such individual as an officer of an agency, shall abate by reason of the enactment of this Act. (e) Administrative Actions Relating to Promulgation of Regulations.--Any administrative action relating to the preparation or promulgation of a regulation by an agency relating to a function transferred under this Act may be continued by the National Homeland Security with the same effect as if this Act had not been enacted. (f) References.--Any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a department, agency, or office from which a function is transferred by this Act-- (1) to the head of such department, agency, or office is deemed to refer to the Secretary of National Homeland Security; or (2) to such department, agency, or office is deemed to refer to the Department of National Homeland Security. SEC. 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Department of National Homeland Security Act of 2001 - Establishes the Department of National Homeland Security. Includes the Secretary of National Homeland Security as a cabinet level position with membership on the National Security Council.Requires the Secretary to: (1) plan, coordinate, and integrate Government activities relating to homeland security, including border security and emergency preparedness, and act as a focal point regarding natural and manmade crises and emergency planning; (2) work with State and local governments and executive agencies in protecting U.S. homeland security and support State officials through the use of regional offices; (3) provide overall planning guidance to such agencies regarding homeland security; (4) conduct exercise and training programs for department employees and establish command and control procedures for security contingencies, including those that require the substantial military support; and (5) annually develop a Federal response plan for homeland security and emergency preparedness.Transfers to the Agency the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Customs Service, the Border Patrol of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office and the Institute of Information Infrastructure Protection of the Department of Commerce, and the National Infrastructure Protection Center and the National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Establishes within the Department: (1) separate Directorates of Prevention, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response; and (2) an Office of Science and Technology to advise the Secretary with regard to research and development efforts and priorities for such directorates.Requires the Secretary to establish mechanisms for the sharing of information and intelligence with U.S. and international intelligence entities.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voter Eligibility Verification Act''. SEC. 2. VOTER ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMATION SYSTEM. (a) In General.--Title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101, note) is amended by inserting after the chapter heading for chapter 1 the following: ``voter eligibility confirmation system ``Sec. 401. (a) In General.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall establish a confirmation system through which they-- ``(1) respond to inquiries made to verify the citizenship of an individual who has submitted a voter registration application, by Federal, State, and local officials (including voting registrars) with responsibility for determining an individual's qualification to vote in a Federal, State, or local election; and ``(2) maintain a record of the inquiries that were made and of verifications provided (or not provided). ``(b) Initial Response.--The confirmation system shall provide for a confirmation or a tentative nonconfirmation of an individual's citizenship by the Commissioner of Social Security as soon as practicable after an initial inquiry to the Commissioner. ``(c) Secondary Verification Process in Case of Tentative Nonconfirmation.--In cases of tentative nonconfirmation, the Attorney General shall specify, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security and the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, an available secondary verification process to confirm the validity of information provided and to provide a final confirmation or nonconfirmation as soon as practicable after the date of the tentative nonconfirmation. ``(d) Design and Operation of System.--The confirmation system shall be designed and operated-- ``(1) to be used on a voluntary basis, as a supplementary information source, by Federal, State, and local election officials for the purpose of assessing the eligibility of voter registration applicants, and administering voter registration, through citizenship verification; ``(2) to respond to an inquiry concerning citizenship only in a case where determining whether an individual is a citizen is-- ``(A) necessary for determining whether the individual is eligible to vote in an election for Federal, State, or local office; and ``(B) part of a program or activity to protect the integrity of the electoral process that is uniform, nondiscriminatory, and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973 et seq.); ``(3) to maximize its reliability and ease of use, consistent with insulating and protecting the privacy and security of the underlying information; ``(4) to permit inquiries to be made to the system through a toll-free telephone line or other toll-free electronic media; ``(5) to respond to all inquiries made by authorized persons and to register all times when the system is not responding to inquiries because of a malfunction; ``(6) with appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information; and ``(7) to have reasonable safeguards against the system's resulting in unlawful discriminatory practices based on national origin or citizenship status, including the selective or unauthorized use of the system. ``(e) Responsibilities of the Commissioner of Social Security.-- ``(1) In general.--As part of the confirmation system, the Commissioner of Social Security shall establish a reliable, secure method, which compares the name and social security account number provided in an inquiry against such information maintained by the Commissioner in order to confirm (or not confirm) the validity of the information provided regarding an individual whose identity and citizenship must be confirmed, the correspondence of the name and number, and whether the individual is a citizen of the United States. The Commissioner shall not disclose or release social security information (other than such confirmation or nonconfirmation). ``(2) Provision of alien identification number.--In cases of tentative nonconfirmation of an individual's citizenship by the Commissioner of Social Security after an initial inquiry to the Commissioner, the Commissioner, as part of the confirmation system, shall provide to the person making the inquiry any information the Commissioner maintains regarding an alien identification or authorization number for the individual established by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall specify the information to be provided under this paragraph. ``(f) Responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.--As part of the confirmation system, the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall establish a reliable, secure method, which compares the name and alien identification or authorization number described in subsection (e)(2) which are provided in an inquiry against such information maintained by the Commissioner in order to confirm (or not confirm) the validity of the information provided, the correspondence of the name and number, and whether the individual is a citizen of the United States. ``(g) Updating Information.--The Commissioners of Social Security and the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall update their information in a manner that promotes the maximum accuracy and shall provide a process for the prompt correction of erroneous information, including instances in which it is brought to their attention in the secondary verification process described in subsection (c). ``(h) Limitation on Use of the Confirmation System and Any Related Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in this section shall be construed to permit or allow any department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government to utilize any information, data base, or other records assembled under this section for any other purpose other than as provided for under this section. ``(2) No national identification card.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, directly or indirectly, the issuance or use of national identification cards or the establishment of a national identification card. ``(3) No new data bases.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, directly or indirectly, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Social Security to create any joint computer data base that is not in existence on the date of the enactment of the Voter Eligibility Verification Act. ``(i) Actions by Voting Officials Unable to Confirm Citizenship.-- ``(1) In general.--In a case where an official who is authorized to receive information through use of the confirmation system is unable, after completion of the secondary verification process, to confirm the citizenship of an individual, the official-- ``(A) shall so notify the individual in writing; and ``(B) shall inform the individual in writing of the individual's right to use-- ``(i) the process provided under subsection (g) for the prompt correction of erroneous information in the confirmation system; or ``(ii) any other process for establishing eligibility to vote provided under State or Federal law. ``(2) Registration applicants.--In the case of an individual who is an applicant for voter registration, and who receives a notice from an official under paragraph (1), the official may, subject to, and in a manner consistent with, State law, reject the application, or provisionally accept the application, pending the official's receipt of adequate confirmation of the citizenship of the individual. ``(3) Voter removal programs.--In the case of an individual who is registered to vote, and who receives a notice from an official under paragraph (1) in connection with a program to remove the names of ineligible voters from an official list of eligible voters, the official may, subject to, and in a manner consistent with, State law, remove the name of the individual from the list, or grant the individual provisional voting status, pending the official's receipt of adequate confirmation of the citizenship of the individual.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 402 the following: ``Sec. 401. Voter eligibility confirmation system .''. SEC. 3. PERMITTING STATES TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS REGISTERING TO VOTE TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Clauses (i) and (vi) of section 205(c)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)) are amended by inserting ``voter registration,'' after ``driver's license,''.

Summary: Voter Eligibility Verification Pilot Program Act of 1998 - Directs the Attorney General to establish a voter eligibility pilot confirmation program to respond to, and maintain records of, State and local election officials' inquiries to verify a voter registrant's citizenship. Terminates such program on September 30, 2001. Provides for: (1) an initial confirmation or nonconfirmation by the Commissioner of Social Security; and (2) in the case of an initial nonconfirmation, a secondary verification process by the Attorney General. Requires such program to: (1) be voluntary; (2) provide safeguards against discrimination; and (3) be applied, at a minimum, in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. Directs the Commissioner of Social Security and the Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to develop methods to confirm the reliability of the information provided. Prohibits Federal utilization of program information and related systems for purposes other than those authorized by this Act. Sets forth provisions regarding actions by officials unable to confirm an applicant's citizenship with respect to notification, registration, and ineligible voter removal programs. Authorizes State and local use of social security account numbers for purposes of this Act. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Social Security. Authorizes appropriations.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commissioner.--The term ``Commissioner'' means the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the Texas Water Development Board and any other authorized entity of the State of Texas. (4) Program area.--The term ``program area'' means-- (A) the counties in the State of Texas in the Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Area known as Region ``M'' as designated by the Texas Water Development Board; and (B) the counties of Hudspeth and El Paso, Texas. SEC. 3. LOWER RIO GRANDE WATER CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting pursuant to the Reclamation Act of 1902 (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388) and Acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, shall undertake a program in cooperation with the State, water users in the program area, and other non-Federal entities, to investigate and identify opportunities to improve the supply of water for the program area as provided in this Act. The program shall include the review of studies or planning reports (or both) prepared by any competent engineering entity for projects designed to conserve and transport raw water in the program area. As part of the program, the Secretary shall evaluate alternatives in the program area that could be used to improve water supplies, including the following: (1) Lining irrigation canals. (2) Increasing the use of pipelines, flow control structures, meters, and associated appurtenances of water supply facilities. (b) Program Development.--Within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, shall develop and publish criteria to determine which projects would qualify and have the highest priority for financing under this Act. Such criteria shall address, at a minimum-- (1) how the project relates to the near- and long-term water demands and supplies in the study area, including how the project would affect the need for development of new or expanded water supplies; (2) the relative amount of water (acre feet) to be conserved pursuant to the project; (3) whether the project would provide operational efficiency improvements or achieve water, energy, or economic savings (or any combination of the foregoing) at a rate of acre feet of water or kilowatt energy saved per dollar expended on the construction of the project; and (4) if the project proponents have met the requirements specified in subsection (c). (c) Project Requirements.--A project sponsor seeking Federal funding under this program shall-- (1) provide a report, prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation or prepared by any competent engineering entity and reviewed by the Bureau of Reclamation, that includes, among other matters-- (A) the total estimated project cost; (B) an analysis showing how the project would reduce, postpone, or eliminate development of new or expanded water supplies; (C) a description of conservation measures to be taken pursuant to the project plans; (D) the near- and long-term water demands and supplies in the study area; and (E) engineering plans and designs that demonstrate that the project would provide operational efficiency improvements or achieve water, energy, or economic savings (or any combination of the foregoing) at a rate of acre feet of water or kilowatt energy saved per dollar expended on the construction of the project; (2) provide a project plan, including a general map showing the location of the proposed physical features, conceptual engineering drawings of structures, and general standards for design; and (3) sign a cost-sharing agreement with the Secretary that commits the non-Federal project sponsor to funding its proportionate share of the project's construction costs on an annual basis. (d) Financial Capability.--Before providing funding for a project to the non-Federal project sponsor, the Secretary shall determine that the non-Federal project sponsor is financially capable of funding the project's non-Federal share of the project's costs. (e) Review Period.--Within 1 year after the date a project is submitted to the Secretary for approval, the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, shall determine whether the project meets the criteria established pursuant to this section. (f) Report Preparation; Reimbursement.--Project sponsors may choose to contract with the Secretary to prepare the reports required under this section. All costs associated with the preparation of the reports by the Secretary shall be 50 percent reimbursable by the non-Federal sponsor. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $2,000,000. SEC. 4. LOWER RIO GRANDE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. (a) Project Implementation.--If the Secretary determines that any of the following projects meet the review criteria and project requirements, as set forth in section 3, the Secretary may conduct or participate in funding engineering work, infrastructure construction, and improvements for the purpose of conserving and transporting raw water through that project: (1) In the Hidalgo County, Texas Irrigation District #1, a pipeline project identified in the Melden & Hunt, Inc. engineering study dated July 6, 2000 as the Curry Main Pipeline Project. (2) In the Cameron County, Texas La Feria Irrigation District #3, a distribution system improvement project identified by the 1993 engineering study by Sigler, Winston, Greenwood and Associates, Inc. (3) In the Cameron County, Texas Irrigation District #2 canal rehabilitation and pumping plant replacement as identified as Job Number 48-05540-002 in a report by Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. dated August 12, 1998. (4) In the Harlingen Irrigation District Cameron #1 Irrigation District a project of meter installation and canal lining as identified in a proposal submitted to the Texas Water Development Board dated April 28, 2000. (b) Construction Cost Share.--The non-Federal share of the costs of any construction carried out under, or with assistance provided under, this section shall be 50 percent. Not more than 40 percent of the costs of such an activity may be paid by the State. The remainder of the non- Federal share may include in-kind contributions of goods and services, and funds previously spent on feasibility and engineering studies. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Summary: Requires the Secretary to develop and publish criteria to determine which projects would qualify and have the highest priority for financing. Requires such criteria to address at a minimum: (1) how the project relates to the near-and long-term water demands and supplies in the study area, including how the project would affect the need for development of new or expanded water supplies; (2) the relative amount of water (acre feet) to be conserved; (3) whether the project would provide operational efficiency improvements or achieve water, energy, or economic savings (or any such combination) at a rate of acre feet of water or kilowatt energy saved per dollar expended on construction of the project; and (4) if the project proponents have met the following project requirements.Requires a project sponsor seeking Federal funding under this program to: (1) provide a report that includes an analysis showing how the project would reduce, postpone, or eliminate development of new or expanded water supplies, and a description of conservation measures to be taken; (2) provide a project plan; and (3) sign a cost-sharing agreement with the Secretary that commits the non-Federal project sponsor to annual funding of its proportionate share of the project's construction costs. Requires the Secretary to determine: (1) that the project sponsor is financially capable of funding the project's non-Federal share of the project's costs; and (2) within one year after the date the project is submitted for approval, whether a project meets the criteria.Permits project sponsors to contract with the Secretary to prepare such reports.Authorizes the Secretary, through specified projects that meet the review criteria and project requirements, to conduct or participate in funding engineering work, infrastructure construction and improvements for conserving and transporting raw water.Limits: (1) the non-Federal share of the costs of any such activity to 50 percent; and (2) payments by the State to 40 percent of such costs. Permits the remainder of the non-Federal share to include in-kind contributions of goods and services, and funds previously spent on feasibility and engineering studies.Authorizes appropriations.


SECTION 1. AUTOMATIC ELIGIBILITY OF HEAD START PARTICIPANTS. Section 9(b)(6) of the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``a member of''; (B) in clause (i)-- (i) by inserting ``a member of'' after ``(i)''; and (ii) by striking ``or'' at the end of the clause; (C) in clause (ii)-- (i) by inserting ``a member of'' after ``(ii)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end of the clause and inserting ``; or''; and (D) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) enrolled as a participant in a Head Start program authorized under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.).''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``food stamps or aid to families with dependent children'' and inserting ``food stamps, aid to families with dependent children, or enrollment or participation in a Head Start program''. SEC. 2. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. (a) Definition of Institution.--The second sentence of section 17(a) of the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(a)) is amended by striking ``for which it receives'' and all that follows through ``whichever is less)'' and inserting ``if at least 25 percent of the children served by the organization meet the income eligibility criteria established under section 9(b) for free or reduced price meals''. (b) Additional Reimbursement for Family or Group Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations.--Section 17(f)(2)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``in the case of an institution (but not in the case of a family or group day care home sponsoring organization),''. (c) Enhanced Administrative Reimbursement Rate for Family or Group Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations Serving Rural or Low-Income Area Providers.--Section 17(f)(3)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(3)(B)) is amended by inserting after the second sentence the following new sentences: ``The Secretary shall set enhanced reimbursement levels for the administrative expenses of sponsors serving providers in rural areas or areas in which poor economic conditions exist. Such levels shall be $10 higher than the standard reimbursement for administrative expenses described in the first sentence of this subparagraph. Such enhanced reimbursement levels shall be adjusted July 1 of each year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for all items for the most recent 12-month period for which such data are available.''. (d) Expansion Funds.--Section 17(f)(3)(C) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the last sentence, by striking ``two months'' and inserting ``6 months''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentences: ``Expansion funds may be used to conduct outreach to unlicensed day care homes to enable the day care homes to become licensed and to participate in the program established under this section. A sponsoring organization may receive expansion funds for no more than 50 day care homes.''. (e) Extension.--Section 17(p)(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766(p)(5)) is amended by striking ``1994'' and inserting ``1998''. (f) Medicaid and WIC Information.--Section 17 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q)(1)(A) The Secretary shall provide materials concerning the medical assistance program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) (referred to in this subsection as the `medicaid program') to State agencies for use in carrying out the program established under this section. ``(B) The materials shall inform State agencies about the availability and importance of-- ``(i) the medicaid program to children from low-income families, including a basic explanation of program benefits and national income standards; and ``(ii) the medicaid program components established for low- income elderly and disabled persons under subparagraphs (A)(ii)(X) and (E) of section 1902(a)(10) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)), including a basic explanation of program benefits and national income standards. ``(C) The Secretary-- ``(i) may request that the Secretary of Health and Human Services assist in the preparation of the materials; and ``(ii) shall submit the materials to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for comment prior to submitting the materials to State agencies. ``(2) The Secretary shall also provide State agencies with basic information concerning the importance and benefits of the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children authorized under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786). ``(3) The State agency shall-- ``(A) provide each child care institution participating in the program established under this section, other than institutions providing day care outside school hours for schoolchildren, with materials that include-- ``(i) a basic explanation of the benefits and importance of-- ``(I) health care coverage provided to young low-income children under the medicaid program; and ``(II) the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children; ``(ii) the maximum income limits, according to family size, applicable to children up to age 5 in the State under the medicaid program and under the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children; and ``(iii) a listing of the addresses and phone numbers of offices at which parents may apply; ``(B) provide each adult day care center participating in the program established under this section with materials that include-- ``(i) a basic explanation of benefits provided under subparagraphs (A)(ii)(X) and (E) of section 1902(a)(10) of the Social Security Act; ``(ii) information on the income limits for the benefits by household size; and ``(iii) a listing of addresses and phone numbers of offices at which low-income elderly and disabled persons may apply for the benefits; ``(C) annually provide the institutions with an update of the information on income limits described in subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B)(ii); ``(D) ensure that, at least once a year, the institutions to which subparagraph (A) applies provide written information to parents that includes-- ``(i) basic information on the benefits provided under the medicaid program and the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children; ``(ii) information on the maximum income limits, according to family size, applicable to each program; and ``(iii) information on where parents may apply to participate in each program; and ``(E) ensure that, at least once a year, adult day care centers provide written information to program participants that provides-- ``(i) basic information on the benefits provided under subparagraphs (A)(ii)(X) and (E) of section 1902(a)(10) of the Social Security Act; ``(ii) information on the income limits, by household size, applicable to the benefits; and ``(iii) information on where low-income and disabled persons may apply for the benefits.''. SEC. 3. EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY FOR MEAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 17A of the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``and youths'' after ``children''; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``served to children'' and all that follows and inserting ``served to children and youths who have not attained the age of 18, including children of migrant workers or children with handicaps.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The section heading of section 17A of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1766a) is amended by inserting ``and youths'' after ``children''. SEC. 4. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO IMPROVE FOOD SERVICE FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN. Section 18(c) of the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) by inserting ``(A)'' after ``(6)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes-- ``(i) an explanation of the actions the Secretary has taken to carry out paragraph (7); ``(ii) an estimate, if practicable, of the number of children living in homeless shelters who are not served by the program established under this subsection; and ``(iii) a detailed plan for expanding the program so that more eligible children may participate in the program.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8)(A) Out of the funds provided to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall use funds, for each of fiscal years 1995 through 1998, to carry out programs operated by shelters, halfway houses, and hospitals described in subparagraph (B) that the Secretary has approved for participation, for the purpose of providing nutrition counseling, nutrition assessments, and referrals to individuals participating in-- ``(i) the program established under this subsection; ``(ii) the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children established under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786); ``(iii) the medical assistance program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) (also known as the `medicaid program'); and ``(iv) similar programs for homeless pregnant women, pregnant women at risk of becoming homeless, homeless mothers with newborn infants, or the guardians of boarder babies or other abandoned infants. ``(B) Programs administered by halfway houses, homeless shelters, hospitals, or transitional housing organizations under subparagraph (A), if approved by the Secretary, may receive funding under this paragraph for purposes specified in regulations of the Secretary. ``(C) The Secretary shall impose such auditing and recordkeeping requirements as are necessary to monitor the use of Federal funds to carry out this paragraph. ``(D) The Secretary shall periodically report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the referral and nutrition counseling and assessment programs carried out under this paragraph.''. SEC. 5. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY DAY CARE HOME SPONSORS AND DAY CARE CENTER STAFF. Section 19(f) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1788(f)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), any State that receives a grant authorized by this section in an amount that exceeds the amount under a grant received by such State for the preceding fiscal year under this section shall use 20 percent of the excess amount to provide nutrition education and training in accordance with this section to institutions (including family or group day care home sponsoring organizations) under section 17 of the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766) for the purpose of improving the delivery of services under the child and adult care food program under such section. ``(B) The requirements contained in subparagraph (A) shall apply to States only with respect to fiscal years for which more than $10,000,000 is appropriated pursuant to subsection (i) to carry out this section.''. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Special Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) sections 1, 2(a), and 2(d), take effect on July 1, 1995; and (2) section 2(e) take effect on October 1, 1995.

Summary: Amends the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to make Head Start participants automatically eligible for free meals under the NSLA school lunch program and the school breakfast program of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (CNA). Revises the child and adult care food program under NSLA. Broadens the definition of eligible institution. Provides for additional reimbursement for family or group day care home sponsoring organizations and an enhanced administrative reimbursement rate for such organizations serving rural or low-income area providers. Increases the allowable amount of startup and expansion funds. Allows expansion funds to be used for outreach to unlicensed day care homes. Extends the authorization of appropriations for such program. Adds provisions relating to information about Medicaid and the special nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Expands eligibility for meal supplements for the afterschool care program to youths up to age 18. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on demonstration projects to improve food service for homeless children. Directs the Secretary to use certain funds for nutrition counseling, assessments, and referrals for participants in such homeless demonstration program, WIC, Medicaid, and similar programs for homeless pregnant women or those at risk of becoming so, homeless mothers with newborn infants, or the guardians of boarder babies or other abandoned infants. Requires periodic reports. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (CNA) to require States to use a portion of certain increased grant funds for nutrition education and training assistance for family day care home sponsors and day care center staff.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Daniel Faulkner Law Enforcement Officers and Judges Protection Act of 2007''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL PENALTIES FOR MURDER OR KIDNAPPING OF A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FEDERAL JUDGE. (a) Murder.--Section 1114 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``Whoever''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) If the victim of an offense punishable under this section or section 1117 is a Federal law enforcement officer or a United States judge (as those terms are defined in section 115), the offender shall be punished by a fine under this title and-- ``(1) in the case of murder in the first degree, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, death or imprisonment for life; ``(2) in the case of murder in the second degree, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree, imprisonment for any term of years not less than 25 or for life; and ``(3) in the case of voluntary manslaughter, imprisonment for any term of years not less than 10 or for life.''. (b) Kidnapping.--Section 1201(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) If the victim of an offense punishable under subsection (a), (c), or (d) is a Federal law enforcement officer or a United States judge (as those terms are defined in section 115), the offender shall be punished by a fine under this title and imprisonment for any term of years not less than 20 or for life, or, if death results, may be sentenced to death.''. SEC. 3. SPECIAL PENALTIES FOR ASSAULTING A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FEDERAL JUDGE. (a) In General.--Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting or interfering with certain officers or employees ``(a) Officers and Employees.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to-- ``(A) assault or interfere with an officer or employee described in section 1114, while such officer or employee is engaged in, or on account of the performance of, official duties; ``(B) assault or interfere with an individual who formerly served as an officer or employee described in section 1114 on account of the performance of official duties; or ``(C) assault or interfere with an individual on account of that individual's current or former status as an officer or employee described in section 1114. ``(2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1), shall be-- ``(A) fined under this title; ``(B)(i) in the case of an interference or a simple assault, imprisoned for not more than 1 year; ``(ii) in the case of an assault involving actual physical contact or the intent to commit any other felony, imprisoned for not more than 10 years; ``(iii) in the case of an assault resulting in bodily injury, imprisoned for not more than 20 years; or ``(iv) in the case of an assault resulting in substantial bodily injury (as that term is defined in section 113), or if a dangerous weapon was used or possessed during and in relation to the offense (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component), imprisoned for not more than 30 years; or ``(C) fined under subparagraph (A) and imprisoned under subparagraph (B). ``(b) Law Enforcement Officers and Judges.-- ``(1) In general.--If the victim of an assault punishable under this section is a Federal law enforcement officer or a United States judge (as those terms are defined in section 115)-- ``(A) and if the assault resulted in substantial bodily injury (as that term is defined in section 113), the offender shall be punished by a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less 5 years nor more than 30 years; and ``(B) and if the assault resulted in serious bodily injury (as that term is defined in section 2119(2)), or a dangerous weapon was used or possessed during and in relation to the offense, the offender shall be punished by a fine under this title and imprisonment for any term of years not less than 10 or for life. ``(2) Imposition of punishment.--Each punishment for criminal conduct described in this subsection shall be in addition to any other punishment for other criminal conduct during the same criminal episode.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 111 and inserting the following: ``111. Assaulting or interfering with certain officers or employees.''. SEC. 4. SPECIAL PENALTIES FOR RETALIATING AGAINST A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FEDERAL JUDGE BY MURDERING OR ASSAULTING A FAMILY MEMBER. (a) In General.--Section 115 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c)(1) If an offense punishable under this section is committed with the intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with a Federal law enforcement officer or a United States judge while that officer or judge is engaged in the performance of official duties, with the intent to retaliate against that officer or judge or a person who formerly served as such an officer or judge on account of the performance of official duties, or with the intent to retaliate against an individual on account of that individual's current or former status as such an officer or judge, the offender shall be punished-- ``(A) in the case of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, or manslaughter, as provided in section 1114(b); ``(B) in the case of kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, or conspiracy to kidnap, as provided in section 1201(f); ``(C) in the case of an assault resulting in bodily injury or involving the use or possession of a dangerous weapon during and in relation to the offense, as provided for a comparable offense against a Federal law enforcement officer or United States judge under section 111; and ``(D) in the case of any other assault or threat, by a fine under this title and imprisonment for not more than 10 years. ``(2) Each punishment for criminal conduct described in this subsection shall be in addition to any other punishment for other criminal conduct during the same criminal episode.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 2237(e)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``in section 115(c)'' and inserting ``in section 115''. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR FEDERAL JUDGES AND FEDERAL PROSECUTORS TO CARRY FIREARMS. (a) Authority.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 203 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3053 the following: ``Sec. 3054. Authority of Federal judges and prosecutors to carry firearms ``(a) In General.--Any justice of the United States or judge of the United States (as those terms are defined in section 451 of title 28), any judge of a court created under article I of the United States Constitution, any bankruptcy judge, any magistrate judge, any United States attorney, and any other officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose duties include representing the United States in a court of law, may carry a firearm. ``(b) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Daniel Faulkner Law Enforcement Officers and Judges Protection Act of 2007, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section. Such regulations may provide for training and regular certification in the use of firearms and shall, with respect to justices, judges, bankruptcy judges, and magistrate judges, be promulgated after consultation with the Judicial Conference of the United States.''. (2) Effective date.--Section 3054(a) of title 18, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect 90 days after the date on which the Attorney General promulgates regulations under section 3054(b) of title 18, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1). (3) Technical and conforming amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 203 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after item relating to section 3053 the following: ``3054. Authority of Federal judges and prosecutors to carry firearms.''. (b) Amendments to Law Enforcement Officer Safety Provisions of Title 18.-- (1) In general.--Section 926B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) For purposes of this section, a law enforcement officer of the Amtrak Police Department or a law enforcement or police officer of any department or agency of the Federal Government qualifies as an employee of a governmental agency who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest.''. (2) Retired law enforcement officers.--Section 926C of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``was regularly employed as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 15 years or more'' and inserting ``served as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of 10 years or more''; (ii) by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) and inserting the following: ``(4) during the most recent 12-month period, has met, at the expense of the individual, the standards for qualification in firearms training for active law enforcement officers as set by the former agency of that officer, the State in which that officer resides, or a law enforcement agency within the State in which that officer resides;''; and (iii) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``to meet the standards established by the agency for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm'' and inserting ``to meet the active duty standards for qualification in firearms training as established by the agency to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``otherwise found by the State'' and all that follows and inserting ``otherwise found by the State or a certified firearms instructor that is qualified to conduct a firearms qualification test for active duty officers within that State to have met-- ``(i) the active duty standards for qualification in firearms training as established by the State to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm; or ``(ii) if the State has not established the standards described in clause (i), standards set by any law enforcement agency within that State to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm.''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) In this section, the term `service with a public agency as a law enforcement officer' includes service as a law enforcement officer of the Amtrak Police Department or as a law enforcement or police officer of any department or agency of the Federal Government.''. SEC. 6. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES INCURRED DURING COMMISSION OF A FELONY OR CRIME OF VIOLENCE. (a) In General.--Section 1979 of the Revised States (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended by-- (1) striking ``except that in any action'' and all that follows through ``relief was unavailable.'' and inserting the following: ``except that-- ``(1) in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in the judicial capacity of that officer, injunctive relief shall not be granted unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable; and ``(2) in any action seeking redress for a deprivation that was incurred in the course of, or as a result of, or is related to, conduct by the injured party that, more likely than not, constituted a felony or a crime of violence (as that term is defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) (including any deprivation in the course of arrest or apprehension for, or the investigation, prosecution, or adjudication of, such an offense), a court shall not have jurisdiction to consider a claim for damages other than for necessary out-of-pocket expenditures and other monetary loss.''; and (2) indenting the last sentence as an undesignated paragraph. (b) Attorney's Fees.--Section 722(b) of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1988(b)) is amended by striking ``except that in any action'' and all that follows and inserting the following: ``except that-- ``(1) in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in the judicial capacity of that officer, such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorneys fees, unless such action was clearly in excess of the jurisdiction of that officer; and ``(2) in any action seeking redress for a deprivation that was incurred in the course of, or as a result of, or is related to, conduct by the injured party that, more likely than not, constituted a felony or a crime of violence (as that term is defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) (including any deprivation in the course of arrest or apprehension for, or the investigation, prosecution, or adjudication of, such an offense), the court may not allow such party to recover attorney's fees.''. SEC. 7. FEDERAL REVIEW OF STATE CONVICTION FOR MURDER OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR JUDGE. (a) In General.--Section 2254 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) For an application for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of a person in custody pursuant to the judgment of a State court for a crime that involved the killing of a public safety officer (as that term is defined in section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b)) or judge, while the public safety officer or judge was engaged in the performance of official duties, or on account of the public safety officer's or judge's performance of official duties or status as a public safety officer or judge-- ``(A) the application shall be subject to the time limitations and other requirements under sections 2263, 2264, and 2266; and ``(B) the court shall not consider claims relating to sentencing that were adjudicated in a State court. ``(2) Sections 2251, 2262, and 2101 are the exclusive sources of authority for Federal courts to stay a sentence of death entered by a State court in a case described in paragraph (1).''. (b) Rules.--Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Rule 60(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall not apply to a proceeding under these rules in a case that is described in section 2254(j) of title 28, United States Code.''. (c) Finality of Determination.--Section 2244(b)(3)(E) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the subject of a petition'' and all that follows and inserting: ``reheard in the court of appeals or reviewed by writ of certiorari.''. (d) Effective Date and Applicability.-- (1) In general.--This section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to any case pending on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Time limits.--In a case pending on the date of enactment of this Act, if the amendments made by this section impose a time limit for taking certain action, the period of which began before the date of enactment of this Act, the period of such time limit shall begin on the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Exception.--The amendments made by this section shall not bar consideration under section 2266(b)(3)(B) of title 28, United States Code, of an amendment to an application for a writ of habeas corpus that is pending on the date of enactment of this Act, if the amendment to the petition was adjudicated by the court prior to the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Daniel Faulkner Law Enforcement Officers and Judges Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) impose mandatory minimum prison terms for homicide, manslaughter, and kidnapping of federal judges and law enforcement officers; (2) expand the penalties for assaulting or interfering with federal officers and employees and for assaults against federal law enforcement officers and judges; (3) impose mandatory minimum prison terms for retaliating against a federal judge or law enforcement officer on account of the performance of official duties by murdering, kidnapping, assaulting, or threatening a family member of such judge or officer; and (4) authorize federal judges, U.S. attorneys, and Justice Department employees to carry firearms. Places limits on the award of civil damages and attorney's fees against judicial officers for injuries incurred by an individual during the commission of a felony or crime of violence. Amends the federal judicial code to place limits on habeas corpus petitions for review of a state court conviction for murder of a public safety officer or judge engaged in the performance of official duties.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Over-Classification Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to increase Governmentwide information sharing and the availability of information to the public by applying standards and practices to reduce improper classification. SEC. 3. OVER-CLASSIFICATION PREVENTION WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Archivist Responsibilities.-- (1) Regulations.--The Archivist of the United States, in consultation with the heads of affected Federal agencies, shall promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information. (2) Requirements.--The regulations under this subsection shall-- (A) identify specific requirements to prevent the over-classification of information, including for determining-- (i) when classified products should be prepared in a similar format governmentwide; and (ii) when classified products should also be prepared in an unclassified format; taking into consideration whether an unclassified product would reasonably be expected to be of any benefit to a State, local, tribal or territorial government, law enforcement agency, or other emergency response provider, the private sector, or the public; (B) ensure that compliance with this Act protects national security and privacy rights; and (C) establish requirements for Federal agencies to implement, subject to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, including the following: (i) The process whereby an individual may challenge without retribution classification decisions by another individual and be rewarded with specific incentives for successful challenges resulting in-- (I) the removal of improper classification markings; or (II) the correct application of appropriate classification markings. (ii) A method for informing individuals that repeated failure to comply with the regulations promulgated under this section could subject them to a series of penalties. (iii) Penalties for individuals who repeatedly fail to comply with the regulations promulgated under this section after having received both notice of their noncompliance and appropriate training or re-training to address such noncompliance. (3) Consultation.--The regulations shall be promulgated in consultation, as appropriate, with representatives of State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; law enforcement entities; organizations with expertise in civil rights, employee and labor rights, civil liberties, and government oversight; and the private sector. (4) Deadline.--The regulations under this subsection shall be promulgated in final form not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Inspector General Responsibilities.--Consistent with the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) and section 17 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403q), the Inspector General of each affected Federal agency, in consultation with the Archivist, shall randomly audit classified information from each component of the agency with employees that have classification authority. In conducting any such audit, the Inspector General shall-- (1) assess whether applicable classification policies, procedures, rules, and regulations have been followed; (2) describe any problems with the administration of the applicable classification policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including specific non-compliance issues; (3) recommend improvements in awareness and training to address any problems identified under paragraph (2); and (4) report to Congress, the Archivist, and the public, in an appropriate format, on the findings of the Inspector General's audits under this section. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF OVER-CLASSIFICATION PREVENTION WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Personal Identifiers.-- (1) In general.--For purposes described in paragraph (2), the Archivist of the United States shall require that, at the time of classification of information, the following shall appear on the information: (A) The name, personal identifier, or unique agency identifier of the individual applying classification markings to the information. (B) The agency, office, and position of the individual. (2) Purposes.--The purposes described in this paragraph are as follows: (A) To enable the agency to identify and address over-classification problems, including the classification of information that should not be classified. (B) To assess the information sharing impact of any such problems. (b) Training.--When implementing the security education and training program pursuant to Executive Order 12958, Executive Order 12829, and successor appropriate Executive Orders, the Archivist, subject to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, shall, in consultation with heads of affected Federal agencies-- (1) integrate training to educate about-- (A) the prevention of over-classification of information; (B) the proper use of classification markings, including portion markings; (C) the consequences of over-classification and other repeated improper uses of classification markings, including the misapplication of classification markings to information that does not merit such markings, and of failing to comply with the policies and procedures established under or pursuant to this section, including the negative consequences for the individual's personnel evaluation, information sharing, and the overall success of the agency's missions; and (D) information relating to lessons learned from implementation of the regulations including affected Federal agency internal audits and Inspector General audits, as provided under this Act; and (2) ensure that such program is conducted efficiently, in conjunction with any other security, intelligence, or other training programs required by the agency to reduce the costs and administrative burdens associated with the additional training required by this section. (c) Detailee Program.-- (1) Requirement for program.--The Archivist, subject to chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, in consultation with heads of affected Federal agencies, shall implement a detailee program to detail Federal agency personnel, on a nonreimbursable basis, to the National Archives and Records Administration for the purpose of-- (A) training and educational benefit for the agency personnel assigned so that they may better understand the policies, procedures and laws governing classification authorities; (B) bolstering the ability of the National Archives and Records Administration to conduct its oversight authorities over agencies; and (C) ensuring that the policies and procedures established by the agencies remain consistent with those established by the Archivist of the United States. (2) Sunset of detailee program.--Except as otherwise provided by law, this subsection shall cease to have effect on December 31, 2012. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Information.--The term ``information'' means any communicable knowledge or documentary material, regardless of its physical form or characteristics, that is owned by, is produced by or for, or is under the control of the Federal Government. (2) Federal Agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' means-- (A) any Executive agency, as that term is defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; (B) any military department, as that term is defined in section 102 of such title; and (C) any other entity within the executive branch that comes into the possession of classified information. (3) Affected Federal Agency.--The term ``affected Federal agency'' means any Federal agency that employs an individual with original or derivative classification authority. Passed the House of Representatives September 9, 2008. Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk.

Summary: Over-Classification Reduction Act - Requires the Archivist of the United States to promulgate regulations to prevent the over-classification of information. Requires the Inspector General of each federal agency that employs an individual with original or derivative classification authority to randomly audit classified information from each agency component with employees that have classification authority. Directs the Archivist: (1) to require, at the time of classification of information, personal identifiers or unique agency identifiers of the individual applying classification markings, including the individual's agency, office, and position, to appear on the information; (2) when implementing the security education and training program pursuant to specified executive orders, to integrate training about the prevention of over-classification of information, the proper use of classification markings, the consequences of over-classification, and the lessons learned from implementation of the regulations; and (3) to implement a detailee program to detail federal agency personnel, on a nonreimbursable basis, to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for training.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO ACPERA. The Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-237; 15 U.S.C. 1 note) is amended by adding after section 215 the following: ``SEC. 216. ANTI-RETALIATION PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS. ``(a) Whistleblower Protections for Employees, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Agents.-- ``(1) In general.--No person, or any officer, employee, contractor, subcontractor or agent of such person, may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against a whistleblower in the terms and conditions of employment because-- ``(A) the whistleblower provided or caused to be provided to the person or the Federal Government information relating to-- ``(i) any violation of, or any act or omission the whistleblower reasonably believes to be a violation of the antitrust laws; or ``(ii) any violation of, or any act or omission the whistleblower reasonably believes to be a violation of another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of the antitrust laws or in conjunction with an investigation by the Department of Justice of a potential violation of the antitrust laws; or ``(B) the whistleblower filed, caused to be filed, testified, participated in, or otherwise assisted an investigation or a proceeding filed or about to be filed (with any knowledge of the employer) relating to-- ``(i) any violation of, or any act or omission the whistleblower reasonably believes to be a violation of the antitrust laws; or ``(ii) any violation of, or any act or omission the whistleblower reasonably believes to be a violation of another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of the antitrust laws or in conjunction with an investigation by the Department of Justice of a potential violation of the antitrust laws. ``(2) Limitation on protections.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any whistleblower if-- ``(A) the whistleblower planned and initiated a violation or attempted violation of the antitrust laws; ``(B) the whistleblower planned and initiated a violation or attempted violation of another criminal law in conjunction with a violation or attempted violation of the antitrust laws; or ``(C) the whistleblower planned and initiated an obstruction or attempted obstruction of an investigation by the Department of Justice of a violation of the antitrust laws. ``(3) Definitions.--In the section: ``(A) Person.--The term `person' has the same meaning as in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12(a)). ``(B) Antitrust laws.--The term `antitrust laws' means section 1 or 3 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. 1, 3) or similar State law. ``(C) Whistleblower.--The term `whistleblower' means an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent protected from discrimination under paragraph (1). ``(b) Enforcement Action.-- ``(1) In general.--A whistleblower who alleges discharge or other discrimination by any person in violation of subsection (a) may seek relief under subsection (c) by-- ``(A) filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or ``(B) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of the filing of the complaint and there is no showing that such delay is due to the bad faith of the claimant, bringing an action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy. ``(2) Procedure.-- ``(A) In general.--A complaint filed with the Secretary of Labor under paragraph (1)(A) shall be governed under the rules and procedures set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code. ``(B) Exception.--Notification made under section 42121(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, shall be made to the person named in the complaint and to the employer. ``(C) Burdens of proof.--A complaint filed with the Secretary of Labor under paragraph (1) shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code. ``(D) Statute of limitations.--A complaint under paragraph (1)(A) shall be filed with the Secretary of Labor not later than 180 days after the date on which the violation occurs. ``(E) Civil actions to enforce.--If a person fails to comply with an order or preliminary order issued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the procedures in section 42121(b), the Secretary of Labor or the person on whose behalf the order was issued may bring a civil action to enforce the order in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation occurred. ``(c) Remedies.-- ``(1) In general.--A whistleblower prevailing in any action under subsection (b)(1) shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the whistleblower whole. ``(2) Compensatory damages.--Relief for any action under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) reinstatement with the same seniority status that the whistleblower would have had, but for the discrimination; ``(B) the amount of back pay, with interest; and ``(C) compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees. ``(d) Rights Retained by Whistleblowers.--Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any whistleblower under any Federal or State law, or under any collective bargaining agreement.''.

Summary: Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act - Prohibits discharging or in any other manner discriminating against a whistleblower in terms and conditions of employment because: (1) the whistleblower provided information to the employer or the federal government concerning a violation of antitrust law or another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law; or (2) the whistleblower participated in, or otherwise assisted, an investigation relating to such a violation. Allows a whistleblower who alleges discharge or other discrimination to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of filing such complaint, to bring an action at law or equity. Entitles a whistleblower who prevails in any such action to all relief necessary to make such whistleblower whole.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oversight Workforce Improvement Act of 2014''. SEC. 2. INVESTIGATIONS, AUDITS, INSPECTIONS, EVALUATIONS, AND REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY INSPECTORS GENERAL. Section 3518(c) of title 44, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (3)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), this subchapter shall not apply to the collection of information during the conduct of any evaluation, or other review conducted by the Federal Accountability and Spending Transparency Board, or during the conduct of any audit, investigation, inspection, evaluation, or any other review conducted by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency or any Office of Inspector General, including any Office of Special Inspector General.''. SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FOIA. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``agency'' shall have the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Exemption.--Information relating to the information security program or practices of an agency shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, if disclosure could reasonably be expected to lead to or result in unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of such information system or the information such information system controls, processes, stores, or transmits. (c) Non-Exempt Information.--Each agency that withholds information subject to the exemption in subsection (b) shall act in accordance with the obligation of the Federal agency to reasonably segregate and disclose non-exempt information under section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 AND THE INSPECTOR GENERAL REFORM ACT OF 2008. (a) Incorporation of Provisions From the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 Into the Inspector General Act of 1978.-- (1) Classification and pay.-- (A) Amendment.--Section 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Inspector General of each designated Federal entity shall, for pay and all other purposes be classified at a grade, level or rank designation, as the case may be, at or above those of a majority of the senior level executives of the designated Federal entity (such as General Counsel, Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer, or Chief Acquisition Officer). The pay of an Inspector General of a designated Federal entity shall not be less than the average total compensation (including bonuses) of the senior level executives of the designated Federal entity calculated on an annual basis.''. (B) Conforming repeal.--Section 4(b) of the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Public Law 110- 409; 5 U.S.C. App. note) is repealed. (2) Pay retention.-- (A) Amendment.--The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding after section 8M the following: ``SEC. 8N. PAY RETENTION. ``(a) In General.--The provisions of section 3392 of title 5, United States Code, other than the term `performance awards' and `awarding of ranks' in subsection (c)(1) of such section, shall apply to career appointees of the Senior Executive Service who are appointed to the position of Inspector General. ``(b) Nonreduction in Pay.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, career Federal employees serving on an appointment made pursuant to statutory authority found other than in section 3392 of title 5, United States Code, shall not suffer a reduction in pay, not including any bonus or performance award, as a result of being appointed to the position of Inspector General.''. (B) Conforming repeal.--Section 4(c) of the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Public Law 110- 409; 5 U.S.C. App. note) is repealed. (3) Allegations of wrongdoing against special counsel or deputy special counsel.-- (A) Amendments.--Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or their designee'' before the period; and (II) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``or their designee'' before the period; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Allegations of wrongdoing against special counsel or deputy special counsel.-- ``(A) Special counsel defined.--In this paragraph, the term `Special Counsel' means the Special Counsel appointed under section 1211(b) of title 5, United States Code. ``(B) Authority of integrity committee.-- ``(i) In general.--An allegation of wrongdoing against the Special Counsel or Deputy Special Counsel may be received, reviewed and referred for investigation by the Integrity Committee to the same extent and in the same manner as in the case of an allegation against an Inspector General (or a member of the staff of an Office of Inspector General), subject to the requirement that the Special Counsel recuse himself or herself from the consideration of any allegation brought under this paragraph. ``(ii) Coordination with existing provision of law.--This paragraph does not eliminate access to the Merit Systems Protection Board for review under section 7701 of title 5, United States Code. To the extent that an allegation brought under this subsection involves section 2302(b)(8) of that title, a failure to obtain corrective action within 120 days after the date on which the allegation is received by the Integrity Committee shall, for purposes of section 1221 of such title, be considered to satisfy section 1214(a)(3)(B) of such title. ``(C) Regulations.--The Integrity Committee may prescribe any rules or regulations necessary to carry out this paragraph, subject to such consultation or other requirements as might otherwise apply.''. (B) Conforming repeal.--Section 7(b) of the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Public Law 110- 409; 5 U.S.C. 1211 note) is repealed. (b) Agency Applicability.-- (1) Amendments.--The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is further amended-- (A) in section 8M-- (i) in subsection (a)(1)-- (I) by striking ``Each agency'' and inserting `` Each Federal agency and designated Federal entity''; and (II) by striking ``that agency'' and inserting ``the Federal agency or designated Federal entity'' each place it appears; and (ii) in subsection (b)-- (I) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``agency'' and inserting ``Federal agency and designated Federal entity''; and (II) in paragraph (2)-- (aa) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``agency'' and inserting ``Federal agency and designated Federal entity''; and (bb) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``agency'' and inserting ``Federal agency and designated Federal entity''; and (B) in section 11(c)(3)(A)(ii), by striking ``department, agency, or entity of the executive branch which'' and inserting ``Federal agency or designated Federal entity that''. (2) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head and the Inspector General of each Federal agency (as defined in section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)) and each designated Federal entity (as defined in section 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)) shall implement the amendments made by this subsection. (c) Corrections.-- (1) Executive order number.--Section 7(c)(2) of the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-409; 31 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended by striking ``12933'' and inserting ``12993''. (2) Punctuation and cross-references.--The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (A) in section 4(b)(2)-- (i) by striking ``8F(a)(2)'' and inserting ``8G(a)(2)'' each place it appears; and (ii) by striking ``8F(a)(1)'' and inserting ``8G(a)(1)''; (B) in section 6(a)(4), by striking ``information, as well as any tangible thing)'' and inserting ``information), as well as any tangible thing''; and (C) in section 8G(g)(3), by striking ``8C'' and inserting ``8D''. (3) Spelling.--The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (A) in section 3(a), by striking ``subpena'' and inserting ``subpoena''; (B) in section 6(a)(4)-- (i) by striking ``subpena'' and inserting ``subpoena''; and (ii) by striking ``subpenas'' and inserting ``subpoenas''; (C) in section 8D(a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subpenas'' and inserting ``subpoenas''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subpena'' and inserting ``subpoena'', each place it appears; (D) in section 8E(a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subpenas'' and inserting ``subpoenas''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subpena'' and inserting ``subpoena'' each place it appears; and (E) in section 8G(d), by striking ``subpena'' and inserting ``subpoena''. (d) Repeal.--Section 744 of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111-8; 123 Stat. 693) is repealed. SEC. 5. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY. Section 11(b)(1)(B) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended to read as follows: ``(B) The Inspectors General of the Intelligence Community and the Central Intelligence Agency.''.

Summary: Oversight Workforce Improvement Act of 2014 - Exempts from requirements relating to the authority of federal agencies to collect information for investigations: (1) information collected during any evaluation by the Federal Accountability and Spending Transparency Board; and (2) information collected during any audit, investigation, evaluation, or other review conducted by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency or any Office of the Inspector General, including any office of Special Inspector General. Exempts from document disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) information relating to the information security program or practices of a federal agency if disclosure could reasonably be expected to lead to, or result in, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of such information program or the information such program controls, processes, stores, or transmits. Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to: (1) establish classification and pay standards for the Inspectors General of each federal agency; (2) set forth procedures for considering allegations of wrongdoing against the Special Counsel and Deputy Special Counsel (officials appointed to investigate prohibited personal practices and government waste and abuse); and (3) include within the membership of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency the Inspectors General of the Intelligence Community and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (currently, the Inspectors General of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the CIA).


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2014''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) Each year approximately 9,000,000 people become ill with active tuberculosis (TB), an airborne infectious disease, and it is estimated that 1,500,000 of those people die, making TB the second leading global infectious disease killer. (2) There is a global underinvestment in quality TB control, and in the research and development of new drugs, diagnostics and a vaccine, as well as in the relationship between TB and HIV/AIDS. (3) The increasing occurrence of multi-drug resistant (``MDR'') TB, including extensively drug resistant (``XDR'') TB which is resistant to at least two of the recommended first- line drugs and the recommended second-line medications, is a serious and emerging global health problem. (4) Cases of TB are reported annually in every State within the United States, with a total of 9,582 cases of active TB reported in the United States in 2013. (5) In addition to those with active TB, an estimated 8,000,000 to 10,000,000 people in the United States are infected with the TB bacteria. (6) Drug-resistant TB poses a particular challenge to domestic TB control due to the high costs of treatment and intensive health care resources required. Treatment costs for MDR TB range from $100,000 to $300,000, which can cause a serious strain on State public health budgets. (7) In 2013, the United States experienced serious shortages of first- and second-line TB drugs and biologics, including isoniazid, the first-line TB drug, and tubersol, the biologic used in TB skin tests. (8) New tools are urgently needed to more effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat TB. Within the last 40 years, only one new TB drug has been developed and approved in the United States, and the treatment regimen for MDR TB remains excessively lengthy, toxic, and difficult for patients to tolerate. The existing vaccine, which is not used in the United States, confers no protection to adolescents and adults, protecting only against pulmonary TB in infants and children. (9) The expertise in identifying, treating, and preventing TB is within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States public health system. The identification and preventive treatment of the millions of people in the United States with TB infection, representing the reservoir of future active TB cases, is a key component of the strategy to eliminate TB in the United States. SEC. 3. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. Clause (i) of section 506D(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356d(a)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) plans for enhanced interagency and intra-agency coordination, communication, and decisionmaking, including by ensuring coordination between the task force established under this section and the Federal Tuberculosis Task Force under section 317E(g) of the Public Health Service Act in the development and implementation of strategies and systems to prevent and mitigate shortages of drugs used in connection with tuberculosis;''. SEC. 4. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION; HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (a) Prioritizing Programs for High-Risk Populations, Including Foreign-Born, Homeless, and Uninsured Populations.--Subsection (a) of section 317E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-6) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Grants.--The Secretary''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Priority.--In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to awarding grants to State health departments proposing to focus on the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis in high-risk populations, including foreign-born, homeless, and uninsured populations.''. (b) Grants for Coordination of Programs and Services for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment.-- (1) Grants.--Section 317E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-6) is amended-- (A) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Grants for Coordination of Programs and Services for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment.-- ``(1) Grants.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may award grants to State and local governments and Federally qualified health centers for coordinating the programs and services of such governments and centers to ensure timely and appropriate prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis. ``(2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `Federally qualified health center' has the meaning given to such term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act.''. (2) Conforming changes.--Section 317E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-6) is amended-- (A) in subsections (d), (e)(1), (e)(3)(A), and (f)(1), as redesignated, by striking ``subsection (a) or (b)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a), (b), or (c)''; and (B) in subsection (e)(3)(A), as redesignated, by inserting ``(subject to subsection (a)(2))'' after ``highest priority''. (c) Federal Tuberculosis Task Force.--Paragraph (1) of section 317E(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-6(g)), as redesignated, is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Duties.--The Federal Tuberculosis Task Force (in this subsection referred to as the `Task Force') shall provide to the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials advice on-- ``(A) research into new tools under subsection (b)(2) and ensuring access to such new tools; and ``(B) the development and implementation of strategies and systems to prevent and mitigate shortages of drugs used in connection with tuberculosis.''. (d) Reauthorization of National Strategy for Combating and Eliminating Tuberculosis.--Section 317E(i)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-6(h)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``$243,101,250 for fiscal year 2013'' and inserting ``$243,101,250 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2019''. SEC. 5. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. Paragraph (1) of section 424C(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285b-7c(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) enhancing basic, clinical, and operational research on tuberculosis, including with respect to-- ``(A) drug resistant tuberculosis; ``(B) infection with, and the progression of, tuberculosis; and ``(C) pediatric tuberculosis;''.

Summary: Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Drug Shortages Strategic Plan to include plans to ensure coordination between the Drug Shortages Task Force and the Federal Tuberculosis Task Force. Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services, when awarding grants for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis, to give priority to state health departments proposing to focus on high-risk populations, including foreign-born, homeless, and uninsured populations. Authorizes the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to state and local governments and federally qualified health centers to coordinate their programs and services to ensure timely and appropriate prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis. Requires the Federal Tuberculosis Task Force to advise federal officials on strategies and systems to prevent and mitigate shortages of tuberculosis drugs. Reauthorizes the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis through FY2019. Allows the National Institutes of Health to enhance research on pediatric tuberculosis and tuberculosis infection and progression.