SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may cited as the ``District of Columbia Full Self- Government Act''. TITLE I--STATUS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SEC. 101. STATUS OF THE DISTRICT. (a) In General.--All of the territory constituting the permanent seat of the Government of the United States shall continue to be designated as the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia shall remain and continue a body corporate, as provided in section 2 of the Revised Statutes relating to the District (sec. 1-102, D.C. Official Code). (b) No Effect on Existing Laws.--No law or regulation which is in force on the effective date of this Act shall be deemed amended or repealed by this Act except to the extent specifically provided herein or to the extent that such law or regulation is inconsistent with this Act, but any such law or regulation may be amended or repealed by act or resolution as authorized in this Act, or by Act of Congress. (c) No Effect on Boundary Line.--Nothing contained in this section shall affect the boundary line between the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia as the same was established or may be subsequently established under the provisions of title I of the Act of October 31, 1945 (59 Stat. 552). SEC. 102. LEGISLATIVE POWER OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Except as provided in section 202, the legislative power of the District of Columbia shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation within the District consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this Act subject to all the restrictions and limitations imposed upon the States by the tenth section of the first article of the Constitution of the United States. TITLE II--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL. (a) Establishment.--There is established a Council of the District of Columbia (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Council''), and the members of the Council shall be elected by the registered qualified electors of the District. (b) Powers, Organization, and Procedure.--The powers, organization, and procedure of the Council shall be set forth under such laws as may be enacted by the District of Columbia consistent with the provisions of this Act. SEC. 202. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY. The Council shall have no authority to pass any act contrary to the provisions of this Act except as specifically provided in this Act, or to-- (1) impose any tax on property of the United States or any of the several States; (2) lend the public credit for support of any private undertaking; (3) enact any act, or enact any act to amend or repeal any Act of Congress, which concerns the functions or property of the United States or which is not restricted in its application exclusively in or to the District of Columbia; (4) enact any act, resolution, or rule with respect to any provision of title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code (relating to organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts); (5) impose any tax on the whole or any portion of the personal income, either directly or at the source thereof, of any individual not a resident of the District (the terms ``individual'' and ``resident'' in this paragraph to have the meaning given such terms in section 47-1801.04, D.C. Official Code); (6) enact any act, resolution, or rule which permits the building of any structure within the District of Columbia in excess of the height limitations contained in section 5 of the Act of June 1, 1910 (sec. 5-405, D.C. Official Code), and in effect on the effective date of this Act; (7) enact any act, resolution, or regulation with respect to the Commission of Mental Health; (8) enact any act or regulation relating to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or any other court of the United States in the District other than the District courts, or relating to the duties or powers of the United States attorney or the United States Marshal for the District of Columbia; or (9) enact any act, resolution, or rule with respect to the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority established under section 101(a) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. TITLE III--EXECUTIVE BRANCH SEC. 301. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. (a) Establishment.--There is established the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the Mayor shall be elected by the registered qualified electors of the District. (b) Powers and Duties.--The powers and duties of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the organization of the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, shall be set forth under such laws as may be enacted by the District of Columbia consistent with the provisions of this Act. SEC. 302. TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES FORMERLY COVERED BY FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. In the case of persons employed by the District government immediately preceding the effective date of the personnel system established by the District government pursuant to section 422(3) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, the personnel system of the District government may provide for continued participation in all or part of the Federal Civil Service System and shall provide for benefits, including but not limited to pay, tenure, leave, residence, retirement, health and life insurance, and employee disability and death benefits, all at least equal to those provided by legislation enacted by Congress, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, and applicable to such officers and employees immediately prior to such date, except that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the District from separating an officer or employee subject to such system in the implementation of a financial plan and budget for the District government approved under subtitle A of title II of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. SEC. 303. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES. The Mayor's planning responsibility shall not extend to Federal and international projects and developments in the District, as determined by the National Capital Planning Commission, or to the United States Capitol buildings and grounds as defined in chapter 51 of title 40, United States Code, or to any extension thereof or addition thereto, or to buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol. SEC. 304. EMERGENCY CONTROL OF METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT. (a) Authority of President To Exercise Control in Emergencies.-- (1) Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever the President of the United States determines that special conditions of an emergency nature exist which require the use of the Metropolitan Police force for Federal purposes, he may direct the Mayor to provide him, and the Mayor shall provide, such services of the Metropolitan Police force as the President may deem necessary and appropriate. (2) Limitation of duration of authority.--In no case shall services made available pursuant to any direction of the President under this subsection extend-- (A) for a period in excess of 48 hours unless the President has, prior to the expiration of such period, notified the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, in writing, as to the reason for such direction and the period of time during which the need for such services is likely to continue; or (B) for any period in excess of 30 days, unless the Senate and the House of Representatives enact into law a joint resolution authorizing such an extension. (b) Termination.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the services made available in accordance with subsection (a) shall terminate upon the end of such emergency, the expiration of a period of 30 days following the date on which such services are first made available, or the enactment into law of a joint resolution by the Congress providing for such termination, whichever first occurs. (2) Special rule in case of adjournment of congress sine die.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), in any case in which services are made available in accordance with subsection (a) during any period of an adjournment of the Congress sine die, such services shall terminate upon the end of the emergency, the expiration of the 30-day period following the date on which Congress first convenes following such adjournment, or the enactment into law of a joint resolution by the Congress providing for such termination, whichever first occurs. TITLE IV--JUDICIAL BRANCH SEC. 401. JUDICIAL BRANCH. The judicial powers of the District of Columbia, and the provisions of the charter of the District of Columbia government which are applicable to the judges and courts of the District of Columbia, shall be those set forth in part C of title IV of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1-204.31 et seq., D.C. Official Code), as in effect on the effective date of this Act. TITLE V--BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEC. 501. APPLICATION OF LAWS ESTABLISHED BY DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) Budget and Financial Management.--Subject to this Act, the process by which the District of Columbia develops and enacts the budget for the District government for a fiscal year, and the activities carried out with respect to the financial management of the District government for a fiscal year, shall be established under such laws as may be enacted by the District. (b) Borrowing.--Subject to this Act, the process and rules by which the District of Columbia issues bonds or otherwise borrows money shall be established under such laws as may be enacted by the District. SEC. 502. FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF UNITED STATES NOT PLEDGED. The full faith and credit of the United States is not pledged for the payment of any principal of or interest on any bond, note, or other obligation issued by the District of Columbia, and the United States is not responsible or liable for the payment of any principal of or interest on any bond, note, or other obligation issued by the District. SEC. 503. FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION. Bonds and notes issued by the District of Columbia and the interest thereon shall be exempt from all Federal taxation except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. SEC. 504. LEGAL INVESTMENT IN BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED BY DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Notwithstanding any restriction on the investment of funds by fiduciaries contained in any other law, all domestic insurance companies, domestic insurance associations, executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries within the District of Columbia may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, trust funds, or other funds belonging to them or under or within their control in any bonds issued by the District of Columbia. National banking associations are authorized to deal in, underwrite, purchase and sell, for their own accounts or for the accounts of customers, bonds and notes issued by the District to the same extent as national banking associations are authorized by paragraph seven of section 5136 of the Revised Statutes (12 U.S.C. 24), to deal in, underwrite, purchase and sell obligations of the United States, States, or political subdivision thereof. All Federal building and loan associations and Federal savings and loan associations, and banks, trust companies, building and loan associations, and savings and loan associations, domiciled in the District may purchase, sell, underwrite, and deal in, for their own account or for the account of others, all bonds or notes issued by the District of Columbia. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as relieving any person, firm, association, or corporation from any duty of exercising due and reasonable care in selecting securities for purchase or investment. TITLE VI--RETENTION OF FEDERAL AUTHORITIES SEC. 601. RETENTION OF CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, Congress reserves the right, at any time, to exercise its constitutional authority as legislature for the District of Columbia, by enacting legislation for the District on any subject, whether within or without the scope of legislative power granted to the Council by this Act, including legislation to amend or repeal any law in force in the District prior to or after the effective date of this Act and any act passed by the Council. SEC. 602. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY OF DISTRICT OVER CERTAIN AGENCIES. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as vesting in the District of Columbia government any greater authority over the National Zoological Park, the National Guard of the District of Columbia, the Washington Aqueduct, the National Capital Planning Commission, or over any Federal agency, than was vested in the Commissioner of the District of Columbia established under Reorganization Plan Numbered 3 of 1967 prior to January 2, 1975. TITLE VII--TERMINATION OF EXISTING CHARTER; TRANSITION SEC. 701. TERMINATION OF EXISTING CHARTER. (a) In General.--Except as provided in section 401 and subsection (b), the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1-201.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is repealed. (b) No Effect on Amendatory Provisions.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to affect any provision of law which is amended or repealed by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. SEC. 702. NO EFFECT ON EXISTING OBLIGATIONS. (a) Budgets.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendment made by section 701 may be construed to relieve the District of Columbia of any contractual or other financial obligations incurred by the District under a budget enacted for a fiscal year prior to the effective date of this Act. (b) Borrowing.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendment made by section 701 may be construed-- (1) to relieve the District of Columbia of any obligation incurred with respect to bonds or other forms of borrowing issued prior to the effective date of this Act; or (2) to waive the application to the District of Columbia of any other Federal law governing the borrowing of funds by States or units of local government, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 703. NO EFFECT ON INDIVIDUALS HOLDING POSITIONS WITHIN DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Nothing in this Act or in the amendment made by section 701 may be construed to affect the status of any individual who holds elective or appointed office in, or is an officer or employee of, the government of the District of Columbia as of the effective date of this Act. SEC. 704. NO EFFECT ON PENDING ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS. No suit, action, or other judicial proceeding lawfully commenced by or against any officer or agency in his or its official capacity or in relation to the exercise of his or its official functions, and no administrative action or proceeding lawfully commenced, shall abate by reason of this Act or the amendment made by section 701. TITLE VIII--EFFECTIVE DATE SEC. 801. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the effective date of legislation enacted by the District of Columbia after the date of the enactment of this Act which establishes-- (1) the powers, organization, and procedure of the Council of the District of Columbia; and (2) the powers and duties of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the organization of the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

Summary: District of Columbia Full Self-Government Act - Declares that: (1) this Act shall have no effect on existing law or regulation unless otherwise repealed or amended by this Act or an Act of Congress; and (2) the legislative power of the District shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation within the District consistent with the U.S. Constitution and the provisions of this Act, subject to all the restrictions and limitations imposed upon the states by the Constitution. Establishes a Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of the Mayor. Prescribes requirements for treatment of District employees formerly covered by the Federal Civil Service System. Prohibits the Mayor's planning responsibility from extending to federal and District international projects and developments. Prescribes requirements granting the President emergency control of the Metropolitan Police Department. Declares that the District's judicial powers and the provisions of the District charter applicable to District judges and courts shall be those set forth in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act as in effect on the enactment of this Act. Subjects the process by which the District develops and enacts its fiscal year budget and related financial management activities to such laws as the District may enact. Declares that the full faith and credit of the United States is not pledged for any District obligations, nor is the United States responsible or liable for them. Exempts all District bonds and notes (and interest) from federal taxation, except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Authorizes certain entities to invest in District bonds and notes. Reserves Congress the right to exercise constitutional authority as legislature for the District. Repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (establishing the existing District charter), but not any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 302 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Hydrographic data.--The term `hydrographic data' means information that-- ``(A) is acquired through-- ``(i) hydrographic, bathymetric, photogrammetric, lidar, radar, remote sensing, or shoreline and other ocean- and coastal- related surveying; ``(ii) geodetic, geospatial, or geomagnetic measurements; ``(iii) tide, water level, and current observations; or ``(iv) other methods; and ``(B) is used in providing hydrographic services.''; (2) by amending paragraph (4)(A) to read as follows: ``(A) the management, maintenance, interpretation, certification, and dissemination of bathymetric, hydrographic, shoreline, geodetic, geospatial, geomagnetic, and tide, water level, and current information, including the production of nautical charts, nautical information databases, and other products derived from hydrographic data;''; and (3) by striking paragraph (5). SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR. Section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``the Act of 1947,'' and inserting ``the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.)''; and (B) in paragraph (1) by striking ``data;'' and inserting ``data and provide hydrographic services;''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``the Act of 1947,'' and inserting ``the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.)''; (B) in paragraph (3) by striking ``title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949; and'' and inserting ``subchapter VI of chapter 10 of title 40, United States Code;''; (C) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) may create, support, and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.''; and (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Acquisition of Hydrographic Data and Provide Hydrographic Services.--To the extent that it does not detract from the promotion of safe and efficient navigation, the Administrator may acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to-- ``(1) support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources; ``(2) save and protect life and property; ``(3) support the resumption of commerce in response to emergencies, natural disasters, and man-made disasters; and ``(4) meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments (as that term is defined in section 641 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 741).''. SEC. 4. HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES REVIEW PANEL. Section 305 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)(A) by striking ``Director'' and inserting ``Co-directors''; (2) in subsections (c)(1)(C), (c)(3), and (e) by striking ``Secretary'' each place it appears and inserting ``Administrator''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Compensation.--Voting members of the panel shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses, including travel and per diem, incurred in the performance of duties for the panel.''. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 306 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892d) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following: ``(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 303 and 304, except for conducting hydrographic surveys-- ``(A) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; ``(B) $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; ``(C) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and ``(D) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. ``(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under section 303(b)(1), including the leasing or time chartering of vessels-- ``(A) $32,130,000 for fiscal year 2009; ``(B) $32,760,000 for fiscal year 2010; ``(C) $33,390,000 for fiscal year 2011; and ``(D) $34,020,000 for fiscal year 2012. ``(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration-- ``(A) $25,900,000 for fiscal year 2009; ``(B) $26,400,000 for fiscal year 2010; ``(C) $26,900,000 for fiscal year 2011; and ``(D) $27,400,000 for fiscal year 2012. ``(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this title-- ``(A) $32,640,000 for fiscal year 2009; ``(B) $32,280,000 for fiscal year 2010; ``(C) $33,920,000 for fiscal year 2011; and ``(D) $34,560,000 for fiscal year 2012. ``(5) To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this title-- ``(A) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; ``(B) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2010; ``(C) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and ``(D) $28,500,000 for fiscal year 2012. ``(6) To acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days $75,000,000.''. SEC. 6. ADDITION OF SHORT TITLE TO EXISTING LAW. The Act of August 6, 1947 (chapter 504; 33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 11. SHORT TITLE. ``This Act may be cited as the `Coast and Geodetic Survey Act'.''. Passed the House of Representatives March 31, 2008. Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk.

Summary: Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definition of "hydrographic data" to include information acquired through lidar, radar, remote sensing, shoreline and other ocean- and coastal-related surveying, and water level observations. Revises the definition of "hydrographic services" to include shoreline and water level information. Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law only authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.) Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel. Authorizes appropriations to carry out nautical mapping and charting, contract for hydrographic surveys, operate hydrographic survey vessels, carry out geodetic functions, carry out tide and current measurement, and acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel. Amends the Act of August 6, 1947, to give it the name "Coast and Geodetic Survey Act."


TITLE I--EXCLUSION OF NONNATIVE SPECIES FROM MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 2004''. SEC. 102. EXCLUSION OF NON-NATIVE SPECIES FROM APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS UNDER MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT. Section 2 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence by striking ``That unless and except as permitted'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Unless and except as permitted''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Limitation on Application to Introduced Species.-- ``(1) In general.--This section applies only to migratory bird species that are native to the United States and whose occurrence in the United States is entirely the result of natural biological or ecological conditions. ``(2) Treatment of introduced species.--For purposes of paragraph (1)-- ``(A) a bird species shall not be treated as native to the United States if it occurs in the United States solely as a result of intentional or unintentional human-assisted introduction; and ``(B) a migratory bird species shall be treated as native to the United States if-- ``(i) it was native to the United States and extant in 1918; ``(ii) it was extirpated after 1918 throughout its range in the United States; and ``(iii) after such extirpation, it was reintroduced in the United States as a part of a program carried out by a Federal agency.''. SEC. 103. PUBLICATION OF LIST. The Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register within 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act a list of all non-native, human introduced bird species to which the Migratory Bird Treaty Act does not apply that belong to biological families of migratory birds covered under any of the migratory bird conventions with Great Britain (for Canada), Mexico, Russia, or Japan. The Secretary shall provide adequate time for public comment. Nothing in this section concerning the publication of the list shall delay implementation of other provisions of this Act that exclude non-native, human introduced bird species from the application of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. TITLE II--CONSERVATION OF NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRDS SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act of 2004''. SEC. 202. AMENDMENTS TO NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT. (a) Findings.--Section 2(1) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6101(1)) is amended by inserting ``but breed in Canada and the United States'' after ``the Caribbean''. (b) Purposes.--Section 3(2) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6102(2)) is amended by inserting ``Canada,'' after ``United States,''. (c) Definition of Caribbean.--Section 4 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act is amended by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) in order or paragraphs (3) and (4), and by inserting paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Caribbean.--The term `Caribbean' includes Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.''. (d) Cost Sharing.--Section 5(e) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6104(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; and (2) in paragraph (2) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) Form of payment.-- ``(i) Projects in the united states and canada.--The non-Federal share required to be paid for a project carried out in the United States or Canada shall be paid in cash. ``(ii) Projects in latin america and the caribbean.--The non-Federal share required to be paid for a project carried out in Latin America or the Caribbean may be paid in cash or in kind.''. (e) Report.--Section 8 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6107) is amended-- (1) by striking ``October 1, 2002,'' and inserting ``12 months after the date of the enactment of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act of 2004,''; and (2) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and a description of the activities of the advisory committee convened under section 7(b)''. (f) Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund.-- (1) In general.-- Section 9 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6108) is amended by striking so much as precedes subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 9. NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION FUND. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury a separate account, which shall be known as the `Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund'. The Fund shall consist of amounts deposited into the Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury under subsection (b). ``(b) Deposits Into the Fund.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit into the Fund-- ``(1) all amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations under subsection (d); and ``(2) other amounts appropriated to the Fund.''. (2) Administrative expenses.--Section 9(c)(2) of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6108(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``$80,000'' and inserting ``$150,000''. (3) Conforming amendments.--The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act is amended as follows: (A) In section 4 (16 U.S.C. 6103), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Fund.--The term `Fund' means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established by section 9(a).''. (B) In section 9(d) (16 U.S.C. 6108(d)), by striking ``Account'' and inserting ``Fund''. (4) Transfer.--The Secretary of the Treasury may transfer to the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund amounts that were in the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account immediately before the enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 10 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6109) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund to carry out this Act the following amounts: ``(1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2005. ``(2) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. ``(3) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. ``(4) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. ``(b) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under this section may remain available until expended. ``(c) Allocation.--Of amounts appropriated under this section for each fiscal year, not less than 75 percent shall be expended for projects carried out outside the United States. ``(d) Limitation on Expenditures for Projects in Canada.--Amounts appropriated under this section for a fiscal year may not be used for any project in Canada unless the amount available to carry out this Act for that fiscal year is greater than $10,000,000.''.

Summary: Title I: Exclusion of Nonnative Species from Migratory Bird Treaty Act - Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 2004 - (Sec. 102) Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) to clarify that the MBTA's prohibition on taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds applies only to native migratory bird species whose occurrence in the United States results from natural biological or ecological conditions. Excludes from coverage under the MBTA bird species occurring as the result of human assisted introduction unless the species: (1) was native to the United States and extant in 1918; (2) became extinct throughout its range thereafter; and (3) was reintroduced as part of a Federal program. (Sec. 103) Requires the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to publish a list of all non-native, human introduced bird species to which the MBTA does not apply that belong to biological families of migratory birds covered under any migratory bird conventions with Great Britain (for Canada), Mexico, Russia, or Japan. Title II: Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds - Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act of 2004 - (Sec. 202) Amends the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) to increase the Federal share of costs for projects funded under that Act. Prescribes the form of payment for such projects undertaken in the United States and Canada versus Latin America and the Caribbean. Establishes the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. Increases the amount of funds that the Secretary may expend to administer the NMBCA. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Fund amounts that were in the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account immediately before the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Requires not less than 75 percent of such appropriations to be used for projects outside the United States. Prohibits expenditures for projects in Canada during a fiscal year unless the amount available to carry out NMBCA exceeds $10 million for that year.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT OF 1983 ACT. That the portion of the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 which follows the enacting clause is amended to read as follows: ``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ``This Act may be cited as the `Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983'. ``SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. ``(a) Generally.--There is established the United States Commission on Civil Rights (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the `Commission'). ``(b) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of 8 members. Not more than 4 of the members shall at any one time be of the same political party. The initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the United States Commission on Civil Rights on September 30, 1994. Thereafter vacancies in the membership of the Commission shall continue to be appointed as follows: ``(1) 4 members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President. ``(2) 2 members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader, and of the members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the same political party. ``(3) 2 members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader, and of the members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the same political party. ``(c) Terms.--The term of office of each member of the Commission shall be 6 years. The term of each member of the Commission in the initial membership of the Commission shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994. ``(d) Chairperson.--(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the individuals serving as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the United States Commission on Civil Rights on September 30, 1994 shall initially fill those roles on the Commission. ``(2) Thereafter the President may, with the concurrence of a majority of the Commission's members, designate a Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, as the case may be, from among the Commission's members. ``(3) The President shall, with the concurrence of a majority of the Commission's members, fill a vacancy by designating a Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, as the case may be, from among the Commission's members. ``(4) The Vice Chairperson shall act in place of the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson. ``(e) Removal of Members.--The President may remove a member of the Commission only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. ``(f) Quorum.--5 members of the Commission constitute a quorum of the Commission. ``SEC. 3. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. ``(a) Generally.--The Commission-- ``(1) shall investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations-- ``(A) because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin; or ``(B) as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud; of the right of citizens of the United States to vote and have votes counted; and ``(2) shall-- ``(A) study and collect information relating to; ``(B) make appraisals of the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to; ``(C) serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to; and ``(D) prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage; discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution of the United States because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. ``(b) Limitations on Investigatory Duties.--Nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control, to inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, any college or university fraternity or sorority, any private club, or any religious organization. ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Annual report.--The Commission shall submit to the President and Congress at least one report annually that monitors Federal civil rights enforcement efforts in the United States. ``(2) Other reports generally.--The Commission shall submit such other reports to the President and the Congress as the Commission, the Congress, or the President shall deem appropriate. ``(d) Advisory Committees.--The Commission may constitute such advisory committees as it deems advisable. The Commission shall establish at least one such committee in each State and the District of Columbia composed of citizens of that State or District. ``(e) Hearings and Ancillary Matters.-- ``(1) Power to hold hearings.--The Commission, or on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee of two or more members of the Commission, at least one of whom shall be of each major political party, may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings and act at such times and places as the Commission or such authorized subcommittee deems advisable. Each member of the Commission shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in connection with the proceedings of the Commission. The holding of a hearing by the Commission or the appointment of a subcommittee to hold a hearing pursuant to this paragraph must be approved by a majority of the Commission, or by a majority of the members present at a meeting when a quorum is present. ``(2) Power to issue subpoenas.--The Commission may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of written or other matter. Such a subpoena may not require the presence of a witness more than 100 miles outside the place wherein the witness is found or resides or is domiciled or transacts business, or has appointed an agent for receipt of service of process. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena, the Attorney General may in a Federal court of appropriate jurisdiction obtain an appropriate order to enforce the subpoena. ``(3) Witness fees.--A witness attending any proceeding of the Commission shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States. ``(4) Depositions and interrogatories.--The Commission may use depositions and written interrogatories to obtain information and testimony about matters that are the subject of a Commission hearing or report. ``(f) Limitation Relating to Abortion.--Nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any other person under its supervision or control to study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for any information about laws and policies of the Federal Government or any other governmental authority in the United States, with respect to abortion. ``SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. ``(a) Staff.-- ``(1) Director.--There shall be a full-time staff director for the Commission who shall-- ``(A) serve as the administrative head of the Commission; and ``(B) be appointed by the President with the concurrence of a majority of the Commission. ``(2) Other personnel.--Within the limitation of its appropriations, the Commission may-- ``(A) appoint such other personnel as it deems advisable, under the civil service and classification laws; and ``(B) procure services, as authorized in section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not in excess of the daily equivalent paid for positions at the maximum rate for GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Compensation of Members.-- ``(1) Generally.--Each member of the Commission who is not otherwise in the service of the Government of the United States shall receive a sum equivalent to the compensation paid at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, prorated on an daily basis for time spent in the work of the Commission. ``(2) Persons otherwise in government service.--Each member of the Commission who is otherwise in the service of the Government of the United States shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for such other service, but while engaged in the work of the Commission shall be paid actual travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence expenses when away from such member's usual place of residence, under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. ``(c) Voluntary or Uncompensated Personnel.--The Commission shall not accept or use the services of voluntary or uncompensated persons. This limitation shall apply with respect to services of members of the Commission as it does with respect to services by other persons. ``(d) Rules.-- ``(1) Generally.--The Commission may make such rules as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. ``(2) Continuation of old rules.--Except as inconsistent with this Act, and until modified by the Commission, the rules of the Commission on Civil Rights in effect on September 30, 1994 shall be the initial rules of the Commission. ``(e) Cooperation.--All Federal agencies shall cooperate fully with the Commission to the end that it may effectively carry out its functions and duties. ``SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated, to carry out this Act $9,500,000 for fiscal year 1995. None of the sums authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1995 may be used to create additional regional offices. ``SEC. 6. TERMINATION. ``This Act shall terminate on September 30, 1995.''

Summary: Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to reauthorize the Commission. Renames such Act as the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983. Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on September 30, 1994, and thereafter vacancies shall continue to be appointed according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member in the initial membership shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of Federal laws and policies regarding, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage, discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to: (1) inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club, or religious organization; or (2) study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matters; and (4) administrative provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates such Act on September 30, 1995.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``English Language Unity Act of 2015''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds and declares the following: (1) The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, and continues to benefit from this rich diversity. (2) Throughout the history of the United States, the common thread binding individuals of differing backgrounds has been the English language. (3) Among the powers reserved to the States respectively is the power to establish the English language as the official language of the respective States, and otherwise to promote the English language within the respective States, subject to the prohibitions enumerated in the Constitution of the United States and in laws of the respective States. SEC. 3. ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 6--OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ``Sec. 161. Official language of the United States ``The official language of the United States is English. ``Sec. 162. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official language ``Representatives of the Federal Government shall have an affirmative obligation to preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government. Such obligation shall include encouraging greater opportunities for individuals to learn the English language. ``Sec. 163. Official functions of Government to be conducted in English ``(a) Scope.--For the purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `official' refers to any function that-- ``(A) binds the Government; ``(B) is required by law; or ``(C) is otherwise subject to scrutiny by either the press or the public; and ``(2) the term `United States' means the several States and the District of Columbia. ``(b) Official Functions.--The official functions of the Government of the United States shall be conducted in English. ``(c) Practical Effect.--This section-- ``(1) shall apply to all laws, public proceedings, regulations, publications, orders, actions, programs, and policies; and ``(2) shall not apply to-- ``(A) teaching of languages; ``(B) requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); ``(C) actions, documents, or policies necessary for national security, international relations, trade, tourism, or commerce; ``(D) actions or documents that protect the public health and safety; ``(E) actions or documents that facilitate the activities of the Bureau of the Census in compiling any census of population; ``(F) actions that protect the rights of victims of crimes or criminal defendants; or ``(G) using terms of art or phrases from languages other than English. ``Sec. 164. Uniform English language rule for naturalization ``(a) Uniform Language Testing Standard.--All citizens of the United States should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States made in pursuance of the Constitution. ``(b) Ceremonies.--All naturalization ceremonies shall be conducted in English. ``Sec. 165. Rules of construction ``Nothing in this chapter shall be construed-- ``(1) to prohibit a Member of Congress or any officer or agent of the Federal Government, while performing official functions under section 163, from communicating unofficially through any medium with another person in a language other than English (as long as official functions are performed in English); ``(2) to limit the preservation or use of Native Alaskan or Native American languages (as defined in the Native American Languages Act (25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.)); ``(3) to disparage any language or to discourage any person from learning or using a language; or ``(4) to be inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States. ``Sec. 166. Standing ``A person injured by a violation of this chapter may in a civil action (including an action under chapter 151 of title 28) obtain appropriate relief.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters at the beginning of title 4, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 5 the following: ``Chapter 6. Official Language''. SEC. 4. GENERAL RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEXTS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 9. General rules of construction for laws of the United States ``(a) English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, shall be presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. ``(b) Any ambiguity in the English language text of the laws of the United States shall be resolved, in accordance with the last two articles of the Bill of Rights, not to deny or disparage rights retained by the people, and to reserve powers to the States respectively, or to the people.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8 the following: ``9. General Rules of Construction for Laws of the United States.''. SEC. 5. IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing English language ability of candidates for naturalization, which shall be based upon the principles that-- (1) all citizens of the United States should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States which are made in pursuance thereof; and (2) any exceptions to the standard described in paragraph (1) should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by sections 3 and 4 shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: English Language Unity Act of 2015 Establishes English as the official language of the United States. Requires naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, to be conducted in English. Declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. Allows a person injured by a violation of this Act to obtain relief, including a declaratory judgment, in a civil action. Declares that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, shall be presumptively consistent with U.S. laws. Requires any ambiguity in U.S. laws to be resolved in accordance with the rights retained by the people and the powers reserved to states under the Bill of Rights. Directs the Department of Homeland Security to issue a proposed rule for uniform testing of the English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Gardening and Nutrition Act of 2014''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A community garden improves the quality of life, encourages self-reliance, produces highly nutritious food, reduces family food budgets, and creates opportunities for recreation, social interaction, exercise, education, and economic development for people participating in the garden. (2) The creation of community gardens has been an effective approach to cleaning up and maintaining abandoned vacant lots. (3) Many community gardens donate fresh fruits and vegetables to local food pantries, cooperatives, and homeless members of the community, and provide for a source of fresh fruits and vegetables for participants of the gardens. (4) An August 2013 report by the Union of Concerned Scientists entitled ``The $11 Trillion Reward'' concluded that if Americans were to eat 2.5 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit daily, as recommended by Federal dietary guidelines, nearly 130,000 deaths could be prevented and $17 billion could be saved in medical costs. (5) The Department of Health and Human Services recommends eating more dark green vegetables, legumes, and fruits; and eating fewer refined grains, less fat, and fewer calories. (6) A 2010 review of the Nutritional Implications of Farmers' Markets and Community Gardens published by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that community gardens promote healthy behaviors. (7) A 2011 pilot study entitled ``LA Sprouts'' published by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that teaching gardening and nutrition improved the dietary intakes of children and reduced childhood obesity. SEC. 3. COMMUNITY GARDEN PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 103(a) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4953(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (13) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(14) in establishing initiatives that address the health and nutrition of individuals in low-income and underserved communities, including by-- ``(A) creating new community gardens and supporting and expanding existing community gardens; ``(B) recruiting local community members to actively engage in community gardens and gardening projects; ``(C) transforming vacant places into community garden plots; ``(D) increasing access for community members to healthy foods and local foods while also encouraging community members to stay active; ``(E) expanding anti-poverty efforts by teaching basic nutrition and self-reliance through community gardening programs; and ``(F) developing initiatives that increase access to healthy, locally grown foods for the community at large.''. (b) Establishment.--Part A of title I of such Act (42 U.S.C. 4951 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 110. COMMUNITY GARDEN PILOT PROGRAM. ``(a) The Director shall establish a Community Garden Pilot Program for the purpose of carrying out the work described under section 103(a)(14). In conducting the Program, the Director shall carry out no less than 40 projects. ``(b) In carrying out the Program established under subsection (a), the Director shall give priority to-- ``(1) volunteers with experience in health, nutrition, and gardening; ``(2) projects located in varied geographic regions; and ``(3) selecting a balance of urban and rural projects.''. (c) Authorization.--Section 501(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5081(a)) is amended by-- (1) redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Community garden pilot program.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 110 of part A of title I $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and such sums shall remain available until expended.''. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 4950) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 109 the following new item: ``Sec. 110. Community Garden Pilot Program.''. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 90 days after the completion of the Community Garden Pilot Program established under section 110(a) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951(a)), the Assistant Director appointed pursuant to section 194(d)(1)(A) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12651e(d)(1)(A)), shall submit to Congress a report containing-- (1) a description of the projects and volunteer placements under the Program; (2) results and analysis of completed projects under the Program; and (3) any recommendations for continuation of the Program.

Summary: Community Gardening and Nutrition Act of 2014 - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to require the Director of the Corporation for National and Community Service to establish a Community Garden Pilot Program under the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program. Requires the Program to address the health and nutrition of individuals in low-income and underserved communities through activities that include: creating new community gardens and supporting and expanding existing community gardens; recruiting local community members to actively engage in community gardens and gardening projects; transforming vacant places into community garden plots; increasing community members' access to healthy foods and local foods while also encouraging them to stay active; expanding anti-poverty efforts by teaching basic nutrition and self-reliance through community gardening; and developing initiatives that increase the community's access to healthy, locally grown foods. Requires the Director to carry out at least 40 projects under the Program. Requires the Director to give priority to: (1) volunteers with experience in health, nutrition, and gardening; (2) projects located in varied geographic regions; and (3) selecting a balance of urban and rural projects.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Internship Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3111 the following: ``Sec. 3111a. Federal internship programs ``(a) Internship Coordinator.--The head of each agency operating an internship program shall appoint an individual within such agency to serve as an internship coordinator. ``(b) Online Information.-- ``(1) Agencies.--The Office of Personnel Management shall make publicly available on the Internet-- ``(A) the name and contact information of the internship coordinator for each agency; and ``(B) information regarding application procedures and deadlines for each internship program. ``(2) Office of personnel management.--The Office of Personnel Management shall make publicly available on the Internet links to the websites where the information described in paragraph (1) is displayed. ``(c) Centralized Database.--The Office shall establish and maintain a centralized electronic database that contains the names, contact information, and relevant skills of individuals who have completed or are nearing completion of an internship program and are currently seeking full-time Federal employment. ``(d) Exit Interview Requirement.--The agency operating an internship program shall conduct an exit interview, and administer a survey (which shall be in conformance with such guidelines or requirements as the Office shall establish to ensure uniformity across agencies), with each intern who completes such program. ``(e) Report.-- ``(1) In general.--The head of each agency operating an internship program shall annually submit to the Office a report assessing such internship program. ``(2) Contents.--Each report required under paragraph (1) for an agency shall include, for the 1-year period ending on September 1 of the year in which the report is submitted-- ``(A) the number of interns who participated in an internship program at such agency; ``(B) information regarding the demographic characteristics of interns at such agency, including educational background; ``(C) a description of the steps taken by such agency to increase the percentage of interns who are offered permanent Federal jobs and the percentage of interns who accept the offers of such jobs, and any barriers encountered; ``(D) a description of activities engaged in by such agency to recruit new interns, including locations and methods; ``(E) a description of the diversity of work roles offered within internship programs at such agency; ``(F) a description of the mentorship portion of such internship programs; and ``(G) a summary of exit interviews conducted and surveys administered by such agency with respect to interns upon their completion of an internship program at such agency. ``(3) Submission.--Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the Office between September 1 and September 30 of each year. Not later than December 30 of each year, the Office shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information submitted to the Office in accordance with paragraph (1) for such year. ``(f) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `internship program' means-- ``(A) a volunteer service program under section 3111(b); ``(B) the Student Educational Employment Program (hereinafter `SCEP'), as established under section 213.3202 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2009); and ``(C) a program operated by a nongovernment organization for the purpose of providing paid internships in agencies pursuant to a written agreement comparable to an SCEP agreement under section 213.3202(b)(12) of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2009); ``(2) the term `intern' means an individual participating in an internship program; and ``(3) the term `agency' means an Executive agency.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3111 the following: ``3111a. Federal internship programs.''.

Summary: Federal Internship Improvement Act - Directs the head of each federal agency operating an internship program to appoint an internship coordinator within the agency. Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make publicly available on the Internet: (1) the coordinator's name and contact information and information regarding application procedures and deadlines for the program, and (2) links to the websites where such information is displayed. Requires OPM to establish a centralized electronic database that contains the names, contact information, and relevant skills of individuals who have completed or are nearing completion of an internship program and are currently seeking full-time federal employment. Requires the agency operating an internship program to conduct an exit interview, and administer a survey, with each intern who completes the program.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Concussion Treatment and Care Tools Act of 2010'' or the ``ConTACT Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 317T the following: ``SEC. 317U. CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO SCHOOL- AGED CHILDREN. ``(a) Concussion Management Guidelines.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish concussion management guidelines that address the prevention, identification, treatment, and management of concussions (as defined by the Secretary) in school-aged children, including standards for such children to return to play after experiencing such a concussion, and shall make available such guidelines and standards to the general public, including health professionals. ``(2) Conference.--The Secretary shall convene a conference of medical, athletic, and educational stakeholders for purposes of assisting in the establishment of the guidelines. ``(b) Grants to States.-- ``(1) In general.--After establishing the guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretary may make grants to States for purposes of-- ``(A) providing for the collection by target entities of information on the incidence and prevalence of concussions among school-aged children attending or participating in such entities; ``(B) adopting, disseminating, and ensuring the implementation by target entities of the guidelines; ``(C) funding implementation by target entities of pre-season baseline and post-injury testing, including computerized testing, for school-aged children; and ``(D) any other activity or purpose specified by the Secretary. ``(2) Grant applications.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall require a State to submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. ``(B) Minimum contents.--The Secretary shall require that an application of a State under subparagraph (A) contain at a minimum-- ``(i) a description of the strategies the State will use to disseminate, and ensure the implementation by target entities of, the guidelines, including coordination with ongoing State-based efforts to implement State laws governing youth concussion management; and ``(ii) an agreement by the State to periodically provide data to the Secretary with respect to the incidence of concussions and second impact syndrome among school-aged children in the State. ``(3) Utilization of high school sports associations, youth sports associations, athletic trainer associations, and local chapters of national brain injury organizations.--In disseminating and ensuring the implementation by target entities of the guidelines pursuant to a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall require States receiving grants under this subsection to utilize, to the extent practicable, applicable expertise and services offered by high school sports associations, youth sports associations, athletic trainer associations, and local chapters of national brain injury organizations in such States. ``(c) Coordination of Activities.--In carrying out activities under this section, the Secretary shall coordinate in an appropriate manner with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that carry out activities related to concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. ``(d) Reports.-- ``(1) Establishment of the guidelines.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the implementation of subsection (a). ``(2) Grant program and data collection.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the implementation of subsection (b), including-- ``(A) the number of States that have adopted the guidelines; ``(B) the number of target entities that have implemented pre-season baseline and post-injury testing, including computerized testing, for school- aged children; and ``(C) the data collected with respect to the incidence of concussions and second impact syndrome among school-aged children. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `guidelines' means the concussion management guidelines established under subsection (a). ``(2) The term `return to play' means, with respect to a school-aged child experiencing a concussion, the return of such child to participating in the sport or other activity related to such concussion. ``(3) The term `school-aged children' means individuals who are at least 5 years of age and not more than 18 years of age. ``(4) The term `second impact syndrome' means catastrophic or fatal events that occur when an individual suffers a concussion while symptomatic and healing from a previous concussion. ``(5) The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(6) The term `State' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(7) The term `target entity' means an elementary school, a secondary school, or a youth sports association.''. Passed the House of Representatives September 30 (legislative day September 29), 2010. Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk.

Summary: Concussion Treatment and Care Tools Act of 2010 or the ConTACT Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and publish concussion management guidelines that address the prevention, identification, treatment, and management of concussions in school-aged children, including standards for such children to return to play after experiencing a concussion. Requires the Secretary to convene a conference of medical, athletic, and educational stakeholders to assist in establishing such guidelines. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to states to: (1) provide for the collection by elementary schools, secondary schools, or youth sports associations of information on the incidence and prevalence of concussions among school-aged children attending or participating in sports or activities; (2) adopt, disseminate, and ensure the implementation by such schools and associations of the guidelines; and (3) fund implementation by schools and associations of preseason baseline and post-injury testing, including computerized testing, for school aged children. Directs the Secretary to require states receiving grants under this Act to utilize applicable expertise and services offered by high school sports associations, youth sports associations, athletic trainer associations, and local chapters of national brain injury organizations in such states. Requires the Secretary to coordinate with the heads of other federal departments and agencies that carry out activities related to concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Sets forth reporting requirements.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hunter and Farmer Protection Act of 2015''. SEC. 2. BAITING OF MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS. Section 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 704) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Prohibition of Baiting.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Baited area.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `baited area' means-- ``(I) any area on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, if the salt, grain, or feed could lure or attract migratory game birds; and ``(II) in the case of waterfowl, cranes (family Gruidae), and coots (family Rallidae), a standing, unharvested crop that has been manipulated through activities such as mowing, discing, or rolling, unless the activities are normal agricultural practices. ``(ii) Exclusions.--An area shall not be considered to be a `baited area' if the area-- ``(I) has been treated with a normal agricultural practice; ``(II) has standing crops that have not been manipulated; or ``(III) has standing crops that have been or are flooded. ``(B) Baiting.--The term `baiting' means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could lure or attract migratory game birds to, on, or over any areas on which a hunter is attempting to take migratory game birds. ``(C) Migratory game bird.--The term `migratory game bird' means migratory bird species-- ``(i) that are within the taxonomic families of Anatidae, Columbidae, Gruidae, Rallidae, and Scolopacidae; and ``(ii) for which open seasons are prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior. ``(D) Normal agricultural practice.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `normal agricultural practice' means any practice in 1 annual growing season that-- ``(I) is carried out in order to produce a marketable crop, including planting, harvest, post-harvest, or soil conservation practices; and ``(II) is recommended for the successful harvest of a given crop by the applicable State office of the Cooperative Extension System of the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with, and if requested, the concurrence of, the head of the applicable State department of fish and wildlife. ``(ii) Inclusions.-- ``(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), the term `normal agricultural practice' includes the destruction of a crop in accordance with practices required by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation for agricultural producers to obtain crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) on land on which a crop during the current or immediately preceding crop year was not harvestable due to a natural disaster (including any hurricane, storm, tornado, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, drought, fire, snowstorm, or other catastrophe that is declared a major disaster by the President in accordance with section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170)). ``(II) Limitations.--The term `normal agricultural practice' only includes a crop described in subclause (I) that has been destroyed or manipulated through activities that include (but are not limited to) mowing, discing, or rolling if the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation certifies that flooding was not an acceptable method of destruction to obtain crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). ``(E) Waterfowl.--The term `waterfowl' means native species of the family Anatidae. ``(2) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person-- ``(A) to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over any baited area, if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is a baited area; or ``(B) to place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the purpose of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory game bird by baiting or on or over the baited area. ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior may promulgate regulations to implement this subsection. ``(4) Reports.--Annually, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior a report that describes any changes to normal agricultural practices across the range of crops grown by agricultural producers in each region of the United States in which the recommendations are provided to agricultural producers.''.

Summary: Hunter and Farmer Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to revise standards for determining what constitutes baiting for purposes of the prohibition on taking migratory game birds. A baited area, in the case of waterfowl, cranes, and coots, includes a standing, unharvested crop that has been manipulated through activities such as mowing, discing, or rolling, unless the activities are normal agricultural practices. An area is not considered to be a baited area if it: (1) has been treated with a normal agricultural practice, (2) has standing crops that have not been manipulated, or (3) has standing crops that have been or are flooded. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must submit to the Department of the Interior a report on changes to normal agricultural practices across the range of crops grown by agricultural producers in each region of the United States in which USDA harvest practice recommendations are provided to agricultural producers.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``International Money Transfer Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURES REQUIRED. (a) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the appropriate Federal agencies shall jointly prescribe regulations that require any financial institution or money transmitting business which initiates an international money transfer on behalf of a consumer (whether or not the consumer maintains an account at such institution or business) to make a good faith effort to provide the following disclosures to the consumer before the consummation of the transaction: (A) Any fees to be charged to the recipient, including any exchange rate or currency conversion fees. (B) A final itemization of all costs to the consumer, which would include all fees charged, for the remittance. (C) The exact amount of foreign currency to be received by the recipient in the foreign country. (2) Good faith effort.--For purposes of paragraph (1), good faith effort requires honesty in fact and all commercially reasonable efforts to provide the disclosures based on the most accurate information reasonably available to the financial institution or money transmitting business at the time of the international money transfer. (b) Language Requirement.--The disclosures required under subsection (a) shall be in English and in the same language, if other than English, as the language principally used by the financial institution or money transmitting business, or any of its agents, to advertise, solicit, or negotiate, either orally or in writing, at the office of the institution or business at which the international money transfer is initiated. (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Appropriate federal agency.--The term ``appropriate Federal agency'' means-- (A) the appropriate Federal banking agency, in the case of any insured depository institution (as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act); (B) the National Credit Union Administration, in the case of any credit union (as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act); and (C) the Federal Trade Commission, in the case of any financial institution or money transmitting business that is not an insured depository institution or insured credit union. (2) International money transfer.--The term ``international money transfer'' means any money transmitting service originating in the United States and involving an international transaction which is provided by a financial institution or a money transmitting business. (3) Money transmitting service.--The term ``money transmitting service'' has the meaning given to such term in section 5330(d)(2) of title 31, United States Code. (4) Money transmitting business.--The term ``money transmitting business'' means any business which-- (A) provides check cashing, currency exchange, or money transmitting or remittance services, or issues or redeems money orders, travelers' checks, and other similar instruments; and (B) is not a depository institution (as defined in section 5313(g) of title 31, United States Code). (d) Administrative Enforcement.-- (1) Depository institutions.-- (A) In general.--Compliance with the requirements imposed under this section shall be enforced under-- (i) section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, in the case of an insured depository institution, by the appropriate Federal banking agency (as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act); and (ii) the Federal Credit Union Act, in the case of any insured credit union (as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act), by the National Credit Union Administration. (B) Applicability of other laws.-- (i) Violations of this section.--For the purpose of the exercise by any agency referred to in subparagraph (A) of its powers under any Act referred to in that subparagraph, a violation of any requirement imposed under this section shall be deemed to be a violation of a requirement imposed under that Act. (ii) Other authority.--In addition to its powers under any provision of law specifically referred to in subparagraph (A), each of the agencies referred to in such subparagraph may exercise, for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any requirement imposed under this section, any other authority conferred on it by law. (2) Other money transmitting businesses.-- (A) Appropriate federal regulator.--Except to the extent that enforcement of the requirements imposed under this section is specifically committed to some other Government agency under paragraph (1), the Federal Trade Commission shall enforce such requirements. (B) Applicability of other laws.-- (i) Violations of this section.--For the purpose of the exercise by the Federal Trade Commission of its functions and powers under the Federal Trade Commission Act, a violation of any requirement imposed under this section shall be deemed a violation of a requirement imposed under that Act. (ii) Other authority.--All of the functions and powers of the Federal Trade Commission under the Federal Trade Commission Act are available to the Commission to enforce compliance by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission with the requirements imposed under this section, irrespective of whether that person is engaged in commerce or meets any other jurisdictional tests in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply to any international money transfer initiated in the United States after the end of the 3- month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: International Money Transfer Disclosure Act - Directs certain Federal agencies to jointly prescribe regulations requiring a financial institution or money transmitting business which initiates an international money transfer on behalf of a consumer to make a good faith effort to disclose to the consumer before consummation of the transaction: (1) any fees to be charged to the recipient, including any exchange rate or currency conversion fees; (2) a final itemization of all costs to the consumer for the remittance; and (3) the exact amount of foreign currency to be received by the recipient in the foreign country. Mandates that such disclosures take place in English and in the same language, if other than English, as the language principally used by the financial institution or money transmitting business to advertise, solicit, or negotiate at its office where the international money transfer is initiated.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health First Act of 2013''. SEC. 2. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING GRANTS. Section 520J of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-41) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 520J. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING GRANTS. ``(a) Grants.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit private entities to initiate and sustain mental health first aid training programs. ``(b) Program Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--To be eligible for funding under subsection (a), a mental health first aid training program shall-- ``(A) be designed to train individuals in the categories listed in paragraph (2) to accomplish the objectives described in paragraph (3); ``(B) ensure that training is conducted by trainers that are properly licensed and credentialed by nonprofit entities as designated by the Secretary; and ``(C) include-- ``(i) at a minimum-- ``(I) a core live training course for individuals in the categories listed in paragraph (2) on the skills, resources, and knowledge to assist individuals in crisis to connect with appropriate local mental health care services; ``(II) training on mental health resources, including the location of community mental health centers described in section 1913(c), in the State and local community; and ``(III) training on action plans and protocols for referral to such resources; and ``(ii) where feasible, continuing education and updated training for individuals in the categories listed in paragraph (2). ``(2) Categories of individuals to be trained.--The categories of individuals listed in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Emergency services personnel and other first responders. ``(B) Police officers and other law enforcement personnel. ``(C) Teachers and school administrators. ``(D) Human resources professionals. ``(E) Faith community leaders. ``(F) Nurses and other primary care personnel. ``(G) Students enrolled in an elementary school, a secondary school, or an institution of higher education. ``(H) The parents of students described in subparagraph (G). ``(I) Veterans. ``(J) Other individuals, audiences or training populations as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(3) Objectives of training.--To be eligible for funding under subsection (a), a mental health first aid training program shall be designed to train individuals in the categories listed in paragraph (2) to accomplish each of the following objectives (as appropriate for the individuals to be trained, taking into consideration their age): ``(A) Safe de-escalation of crisis situations. ``(B) Recognition of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, including such common psychiatric conditions as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major clinical depression, and anxiety disorders. ``(C) Timely referral to mental health services in the early stages of developing mental disorders in order to-- ``(i) avoid more costly subsequent behavioral health care; and ``(ii) enhance the effectiveness of mental health services. ``(c) Distribution of Awards.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) ensure that grants are equitably distributed among the geographical regions of the United States; and ``(2) pay particular attention to the mental health training needs of populations and target audiences residing in rural areas. ``(d) Application.--A State, political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, tribal organization, or nonprofit private entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for the rigorous evaluation of activities that are carried out with funds received under such grant. ``(e) Evaluation.--A State, political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, tribal organization, or nonprofit private entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received under such grant and a process and outcome evaluation. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2015 and 2016.''.

Summary: Mental Health First Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to award grants to initiate and sustain mental health first aid training programs. Requires such a program to include: (1) core live training courses on the skills, resources, and knowledge necessary to assist individuals in crisis to connect with appropriate local mental health care services; (2) training on mental health resources, including the location of community mental health centers in the state and local community; and (3) training on action plans and protocols for referral to such resources. Sets forth the categories of individuals to be trained under the program, including emergency services personnel and other first responders, police officers and law enforcement personnel, teachers and school administrators, human resources professionals, faith community leaders, nurses and other primary care personnel, students enrolled in school, parents of students, veterans, and other individuals, audiences or training populations as appropriate. Requires such programs to train individuals to accomplish: (1) safe de-escalation of crisis situations, (2) recognition of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, and (3) timely referral to mental health services in the early stages of developing mental disorders. Requires the Secretary, in awarding grants, to: (1) ensure that grants are equitably distributed among the geographical regions of the United States, and (2) pay particular attention to the mental health training needs of populations and target audiences residing in rural areas.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mandate Prevention Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. LEGISLATION SUBJECT TO POINT OF ORDER. (a) In General.--Section 425(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and by inserting ``; and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that would increase the direct costs of Federal private sector mandates by an amount that causes the thresholds specified in section 424(b)(1) to be exceeded, unless-- ``(A) the bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report provides new budget authority or new entitlement authority in the House of Representatives or direct spending authority in the Senate for each fiscal year for such mandates included in the bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of such mandate; or ``(B) the bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report includes an authorization for appropriations in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of such mandate, and-- ``(i) identifies a specific dollar amount of the direct costs of such mandate for each year up to 10 years during which such mandate shall be in effect under the bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion or conference report, and such estimate is consistent with the estimate determined under subsection (e) for each fiscal year; ``(ii) identifies any appropriation bill that is expected to provide for Federal funding of the direct cost referred to under clause (i); and ``(iii)(I) provides that for any fiscal year the responsible Federal agency shall determine whether there are insufficient appropriations for that fiscal year to provide for the direct costs under clause (i) of such mandate, and shall (no later than 30 days after the beginning of the fiscal year) notify the appropriate authorizing committees of Congress of the determination and submit either-- ``(aa) a statement that the agency has determined, based on a re-estimate of the direct costs of such mandate, after consultation with State, local, and tribal governments, that the amount appropriated is sufficient to pay for the direct costs of such mandate; or ``(bb) legislative recommendations for either implementing a less costly mandate or making such mandate ineffective for the fiscal year; ``(II) provides for expedited procedures for the consideration of the statement or legislative recommendations referred to in subclause (I) by Congress no later than 30 days after the statement or recommendations are submitted to Congress; and ``(III) provides that such mandate shall-- ``(aa) in the case of a statement referred to in subclause (I)(aa), cease to be effective 60 days after the statement is submitted unless Congress has approved the agency's determination by joint resolution during the 60-day period; ``(bb) cease to be effective 60 days after the date the legislative recommendations of the responsible Federal agency are submitted to Congress under subclause (I)(bb) unless Congress provides otherwise by law; or ``(cc) in the case that such mandate that has not yet taken effect, continue not to be effective unless Congress provides otherwise by law.''. (b) Committee on Appropriations.--Section 425(c)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by inserting ``or a Federal private sector mandate'' after ``Federal intergovernmental mandate'' each place it appears. (c) Determinations of Federal Private Sector Mandate Levels.-- Section 425(e) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by inserting ``and Federal private sector mandates'' after ``Federal mandates''. SEC. 3. UNFUNDED MANDATES POINT OF ORDER IN THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Clause 11(b) of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the period the following: ``or a Federal private sector mandate the direct costs of which exceed the threshold otherwise specified for a reported bill or joint resolution in section 424(b)(1) of such Act''. SEC. 4. EQUALIZATION OF THRESHOLD BETWEEN PRIVATE SECTOR AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANDATES. Section 424(b)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by striking ``$100,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.

Summary: Mandate Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to make it out of order to consider in either chamber of Congress any legislation that would increase the direct costs of federal private sector mandates by an amount that causes the applicable thresholds to be exceeded, unless the legislation: (1) provides new budget or entitlement authority in the House of Representatives or direct spending authority in the Senate for each fiscal year for such mandates in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of each such mandate; or (2) includes an authorization of appropriations in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of such mandates and makes other specified arrangements for up to 10 years during which each mandate shall be in effect under the legislation. Applies such prohibition to any legislative provision increasing direct costs of a federal private sector mandate (currently, federal intergovernmental mandate only) in any legislation reported by a congressional appropriations committee. Amends Rule XVIII (The Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union) of the Rules of the House to state that the Committee of the Whole may be precluded from considering an amendment proposing only to strike an unfunded federal private sector mandate from the portion of the bill then open to amendment only by specific terms of a special order of the House. Amends the CBA to equalize the threshold between private sector and intergovernmental mandates.