SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Outdated and Vulnerable Equipment and Information Technology Act of 2016'' or the ``MOVE IT Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-145 describes cloud computing as an evolving paradigm for information technology that is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (i.e., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. (2) Together, the efficiencies, cost savings, and greater computing power enabled by cloud computing has the potential to-- (A) eliminate inappropriate duplication, reduce costs, and address waste, fraud, and abuse in providing Government services that are publicly available; (B) address the critical need for cybersecurity by design; and (C) move the Federal Government into a broad digital-services delivery model that could transform the fashion in which the Federal Government provides services to the people of the United States. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) accelerate the acquisition and deployment of cloud computing services by addressing key impediments and roadblocks in funding, development, and acquisition practices; (2) support and expand an efficient Federal certification standard for qualifying cloud services providers under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program using a ``qualify once, use many times'' efficiency model that strikes an appropriate balance between-- (A) encouraging the adoption of strong security practices to protect against the harm of cyber intrusions and hacks; and (B) avoiding the imposition of unduly burdensome and restrictive requirements on cloud computing service providers that would deter investment in innovative cloud computing services; (3) assist agencies in migrating to cloud computing services by providing guidance and oversight of agency enterprise-wide information technology portfolios suitable for and identifiable as suitable for a cloud-based delivery model; and (4) provide for Federal agencies to procure cloud computing services that adhere to sound security practices. SEC. 3. FEDERAL RISK AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Except as provided under subsection (b), a covered agency may not store or process Government information on a Federal information system with any cloud service provider, unless the provider has an authorization to operate, or a provisional authorization to operate, covering the proposed scope of work, from the covered agency or the Joint Authorization Board. A covered agency operating under a provisional authorization to operate shall issue an authorization to operate as soon as practicable and may not rely on the provisional authorization to operate for the duration of the scope of work. (b) Waiver of Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The Director of National Intelligence, or a designee of the Director, may waive the applicability to any national security system of any provision of this section if the Director of National Intelligence, or the designee, determines that such waiver is in the interest of national security. (2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after exercising a waiver under this subsection, the Director of National Intelligence, or the designee of the Director, as the case may be, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a statement describing and justifying the waiver. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the ability of the Office of Management and Budget to update or modify Federal guidelines relating to the security of cloud computing. SEC. 4. EXPANDED INDUSTRY COLLABORATION AND METRICS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FEDERAL RISK AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFICE. (a) In General.--The Director shall coordinate with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office to establish mandatory guidelines for the submission of an application for an authorization to operate and related materials to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office. (b) Contents.--The guidelines established under subsection (a) shall streamline and accelerate the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program accreditation process by meeting the following requirements: (1) Not less frequently than monthly, report to the applicant the status, expected time to completion, and other key indicators related to compliance for an application for authorization to operate submitted to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office. (2) Enhanced training and industry liaison opportunities for covered agencies and cloud service providers. (3) A clarification of-- (A) the role and authority of third party assessment organization in the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program process for authorizations to operate by covered agencies; (B) the extent to which the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office may identify and begin to accept or rely upon certifications from other standards development organizations or third party assessment organization; and (C) the responsibility of covered agencies to sponsor a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization to operate as part of making Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program compliance a condition for entering into a contract or providing cloud computing services to a covered agency. (c) FedRAMP Liaison Group.-- (1) In general.--The Director, in coordination with the Program Management Office and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall host a public-private industry cloud commercial working group (in this subsection referred to as the ``FedRAMP Liaison Group'') representing cloud service providers. (2) Composition and functions.--The FedRAMP Liaison Group-- (A) shall include representatives of cloud service providers; (B) may include such working groups as are determined appropriate by the FedRAMP Liaison Group; (C) shall be hosted by the General Services Administration, who shall convene plenary meetings on a quarterly basis with individual working groups meeting as frequently as determined by the group; and (D) shall consult with and provide recommendations directly to the Program Management Office and the Joint Authorization Board of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program regarding the operations, processes improvements, and best practices of the Office and Board. (3) FACA exemption.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the FedRAMP Liaison Group. (d) Providing Dedicated Agency Support.--The Program Management Office shall work with each covered agency to support and guide the efforts of the agency-- (1) to establish and issue the authorization to operate for the agency; (2) to facilitate authorization approval, support, and direct interfacing with cloud service providers; and (3) to facilitate partnership among agencies to efficiently support activities related to obtaining an authorization to operate. (e) Metrics.--The Director, in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the FedRAMP Liaison Group, shall establish key performance metrics for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office, which shall include-- (1) recommendations for maximum time limits for the completion of authorizations to operate by service categories of cloud service providers, not to exceed six months; (2) targets for the streamlining of the authorization to operate through the use of innovative templates and transparent submission requirements; and (3) recommendations for satisfying Federal continuous monitoring requirements. (f) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL BUDGET AUTHORITIES FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF IT SYSTEMS. (a) Assessment of Cloud First Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director, in consultation with the Chief Information Officers Council, shall assess cloud computing opportunities and issue policies and guidelines for the adoption of Governmentwide programs providing for a standardized approach to security assessment and operational authorization for cloud computing products and services. (b) Information Technology System Modernization and Working Capital Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--There is established in each covered agency an information technology system modernization and working capital fund (hereafter ``IT working capital fund'') for necessary expenses for the agency described in paragraph (2). (2) Source of funds.--Amounts may be deposited into an IT working capital fund as follows: (A) Reprogramming of funds, including reprogramming of any funds available on the date of enactment of this Act for the operation and maintenance of legacy systems, in compliance with any applicable reprogramming law or guidelines of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. (B) Transfer of funds, including transfer of any funds available on the date of enactment of this Act for the operation and maintenance of legacy systems, but only if transfer authority is specifically provided for by law. (C) Amounts made available through discretionary appropriations. (3) Use of funds.--An IT working capital fund established under paragraph (1) may be used only for the following: (A) The replacement of a legacy information technology system. (B) The transition to cloud computing and innovative platforms and technologies subject to a transition plan for any project that costs more than $5,000,000 and approved by the Federal Chief Information Officer according to such guidelines as the Office of Management and Budget may designate. (C) To assist and support agency efforts to provide adequate, risk-based, and cost-effective information technology capabilities that address evolving threats to information security. (D) Developmental, modernization, and enhancement activities of information technology. (4) Existing funds.--An IT working capital fund may not be used to supplant funds provided for the operation and maintenance of any system already within an appropriation for the agency at the time of establishment of the IT working capital fund. (5) Reprogramming and transfer of funds.--The head of each covered agency shall prioritize funds within the IT working capital fund to be used initially for cost savings activities approved by the Federal Chief Information Officer, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer of the covered agency. The head of each covered agency may-- (A) reprogram any amounts saved as a direct result of such activities for deposit into the applicable IT working capital fund, consistent with paragraph (2)(A), except that any such reprogramming of amounts in excess of $500,000 shall be reported to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate 30 days ain advance of such reprogramming; and (B) transfer any amounts saved as a direct result of such activities for deposit into the applicable IT working capital fund, consistent with paragraph (2)(B), except that any such transfer of amounts in excess of $500,000 shall be reported to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate 30 days in advance of such transfer. (6) Return of funds.--Any funds deposited into an IT working capital fund must be obligated no later than 3 years after the date of such deposit. Any funds that are unobligated 3 years after such date shall be rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and reported to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. (7) Semiannual report required.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and semiannually thereafter, the head of any covered agency that uses an IT working capital fund shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the obligation and expenditure of funds made available under this section. (c) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report-- (1) on the implementation and operation of each IT working capital fund established under this section; (2) that identifies current practices and compares the practices with industry best practices in areas such as the effective oversight and governance of a cloud computing working capital fund; and (3) that describes the basis for the use and operation of an IT working capital fund, the efficacy of the working capital fund to accelerate technology transitions, and recommendations for further improvement for the working capital fund. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Authorization to operate.--The term ``authorization to operate'' means an approval and accreditation, including a provisional authorization to operate, regarding the security and operational qualifications of a cloud computing service provider to offer secure, reliable cloud computing service to a covered agency, that may be issued by the Joint Authorization Board, any successor entity, or the head of a covered agency. (2) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given that term by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in NIST Special Publication 800-145 and any amendatory or superseding document thereto. (3) Cloud service provider.--The term ``cloud service provider'' means an entity offering cloud computing infrastructure, platforms, or software for commercial and Government entities. (4) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means each agency listed in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code. (5) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (6) Federal risk and authorization management program office.--The term ``Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office'' or ``Program Management Office'' means the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office, or any successor thereto. (7) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given that term under section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (8) Information technology.--The term ``information technology'' has the meaning given that term under section 11101 of title 40, United States Code. (9) Legacy information technology system.--The term ``legacy information technology system'' means an outdated or obsolete information technology that is no longer supported by the originating vendor or manufacturer. (10) National security system.--The term ``national security system'' has the meaning given that term under section 3552 of title 44, United States Code. (11) Third party assessment organization.--The term ``third party assessment organization'' means a third party accreditation body that conducts a conformity assessment of a cloud service data provider to ensure the provider meets security and operational guidelines issued by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office.

Summary: Modernizing Outdated and Vulnerable Equipment and Information Technology Act of 2016 or MOVE IT Act This bill prohibits a covered agency (specified agencies for which there are Chief Financial Officers) from storing or processing government information on a federal information system with any cloud service provider unless the provider has an authorization to operate a cloud computing service from the agency or the Joint Authorization Board. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) may waive the applicability of such prohibition to any national security system in the interest of national security and shall submit a statement justifying such waiver. The ODNI shall: (1) coordinate with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Office (FRAMPO) to establish mandatory guidelines for the submission of an application for such an authorization that shall streamline and accelerate the accreditation process; (2) host a public-private industry cloud commercial working group representing cloud service providers, which shall provide recommendations directly to FRAMPO's Program Management Office and Joint Authorization Board regarding their operations, processes improvements, and best practices; (3) establish key performance metrics for FRAMPO; (4) report on the effectiveness and efficiency of FRAMPO; and (5) assess cloud computing opportunities and issue policies and guidelines for the adoption of government-wide programs providing for a standardized approach to security assessment and operational authorization for cloud computing products and services. There is established in each such agency an information technology system modernization and working capital fund for necessary expenses: for the replacement of a legacy information technology system; for the transition to cloud computing and innovative platforms and technologies; to assist and support efforts to provide information technology capabilities that address evolving threats to information security; and for developmental, modernization, and enhancement activities of information technology. Each agency shall prioritize amounts within such fund to be used initially for cost savings activities approved by the Federal Chief Information Officer. The Government Accountability Office shall report on the implementation and operation of each such fund, current practices compared with industry best practices for the effective oversight and governance of a cloud computing working capital fund, the basis for the fund's use and operation, the fund's efficacy to accelerate technology transitions, and recommendations for improvement.


SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Agreement.--The term ``Agreement'' means the agreement entitled ``Agreement to Affirm Boundary Between Pueblo of Santa Clara and Pueblo of San Ildefonso Aboriginal Lands Within Garcia Canyon Tract'', entered into by the Governors on December 20, 2000. (2) Boundary line.--The term ``boundary line'' means the boundary line established under section 4(a). (3) Governors.--The term ``Governors'' means-- (A) the Governor of the Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico; and (B) the Governor of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). (5) Pueblos.--The term ``Pueblos'' means-- (A) the Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico; and (B) the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Trust land.--The term ``trust land'' means the land held by the United States in trust under section 2(a) or 3(a). SEC. 2. TRUST FOR THE PUEBLO OF SANTA CLARA, NEW MEXICO. (a) In General.--All right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in subsection (b), including improvements on, appurtenances to, and mineral rights (including rights to oil and gas) to the land, shall be held by the United States in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico. (b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) consists of approximately 2,484 acres of Bureau of Land Management land located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and more particularly described as-- (1) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 22, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located north of the boundary line; (2) the southern half of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 23, New Mexico Principal Meridian; (3) the southern half of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 24, New Mexico Principal Meridian; (4) T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 25, excluding the 5-acre tract in the southeast quarter owned by the Pueblo of San Ildefonso; (5) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 26, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located north and east of the boundary line; (6) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 27, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located north of the boundary line; (7) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 8 E., Sec. 19, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is not included in the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant or the Santa Clara Indian Reservation; and (8) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 8 E., Sec. 30, that is not included in the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant or the San Ildefonso Grant. SEC. 3. TRUST FOR THE PUEBLO OF SAN ILDEFONSO, NEW MEXICO. (a) In General.--All right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described in subsection (b), including improvements on, appurtenances to, and mineral rights (including rights to oil and gas) to the land, shall be held by the United States in trust for the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. (b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) consists of approximately 2,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management land located in Rio Arriba County and Santa Fe County in the State of New Mexico, and more particularly described as-- (1) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 22, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located south of the boundary line; (2) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 26, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located south and west of the boundary line; (3) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 27, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is located south of the boundary line; (4) T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 34, New Mexico Principal Meridian; and (5) the portion of T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 35, New Mexico Principal Meridian, that is not included in the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant. SEC. 4. SURVEY AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS. (a) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office of Cadastral Survey of the Bureau of Land Management shall, in accordance with the Agreement, complete a survey of the boundary line established under the Agreement for the purpose of establishing, in accordance with sections 2(b) and 3(b), the boundaries of the trust land. (b) Legal Descriptions.-- (1) Publication.--On approval by the Governors of the survey completed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register-- (A) a legal description of the boundary line; and (B) legal descriptions of the trust land. (2) Technical corrections.--Before the date on which the legal descriptions are published under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary may correct any technical errors in the descriptions of the trust land provided in sections 2(b) and 3(b) to ensure that the descriptions are consistent with the terms of the Agreement. (3) Effect.--Beginning on the date on which the legal descriptions are published under paragraph (1)(B), the legal descriptions shall be the official legal descriptions of the trust land. SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST LAND. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the land held in trust under section 2(a) shall be declared to be a part of the Santa Clara Indian Reservation; and (2) the land held in trust under section 3(a) shall be declared to be a part of the San Ildefonso Indian Reservation. (b) Applicable Law.-- (1) In general.--The trust land shall be administered in accordance with any law (including regulations) or court order generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for Indian tribes. (2) Pueblo lands act.--The following shall be subject to section 17 of the Act of June 7, 1924 (commonly known as the ``Pueblo Lands Act'') (25 U.S.C. 331 note): (A) The trust land. (B) Any land owned as of the date of enactment of this Act or acquired after the date of enactment of this Act by the Pueblo of Santa Clara in the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant. (C) Any land owned as of the date of enactment of this Act or acquired after the date of enactment of this Act by the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant. (c) Use of Trust Land.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the criteria developed under paragraph (2), the trust land may be used only for-- (A) traditional and customary uses; or (B) stewardship conservation for the benefit of the Pueblo for which the trust land is held in trust. (2) Criteria.--The Secretary shall work with the Pueblos to develop appropriate criteria for using the trust land in a manner that preserves the trust land for traditional and customary uses or stewardship conservation. (3) Limitation.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the trust land shall not be used for any new commercial developments. SEC. 6. EFFECT. Nothing in this Act-- (1) affects any valid right-of-way, lease, permit, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other right or interest of a person or entity (other than the United States) that is-- (A) in or to the trust land; and (B) in existence before the date of enactment of this Act; (2) enlarges, impairs, or otherwise affects a right or claim of the Pueblos to any land or interest in land that is-- (A) based on Aboriginal or Indian title; and (B) in existence before the date of enactment of this Act; (3) constitutes an express or implied reservation of water or water right with respect to the trust land; or (4) affects any water right of the Pueblos in existence before the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: (Sec. 2) Declares the right, title, and interest of the United States in certain tracts of land in Rio Arriba County and in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties, New Mexico, to be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, respectively (including mineral rights).(Sec. 4) Directs the Office of Cadastral Survey to conduct a survey of the boundary lines between the properties.(Sec. 5) Declares the lands held in trust to be part of the Santa Clara Indian Reservation and the San Ildefonso Indian Reservation and directs that they be administered in accordance with any law (including regulations) or court order generally applicable to property held by the U.S. Government in trust for Indian tribes. Subjects the trust lands and other lands in the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant and the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant that are held by the respective tribes or subsequently acquired by them to the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924.Requires trust lands to be used only for traditional or customary uses or stewardship conservation. Prohibits trust lands from being used for any new commercial developments beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.(Sec. 6) Prohibits this Act from being construed to: (1) affect any person's (other than the United States') existing right-of-way, lease, permit, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other right or interest in or to the trust lands; (2) affect any existing right or claim of either Pueblo to any lands or interest in lands based upon Aboriginal or Indian title; or (3) constitute the reservation of water or water rights in the trust lands or any change in status of water rights of either Pueblo.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON EXPENSING OF CERTAIN DEPRECIABLE BUSINESS ASSETS. (a) Extension of Increased Limitations.--Paragraph (7) of section 179(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or 2009'' and inserting ``2009, or 2010'', and (2) by striking ``and 2009'' in the heading and inserting ``2009, and 2010''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED DURING 2010. (a) Extension of Special Allowance.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by striking ``January 1, 2011'' and inserting ``January 1, 2012'', and (B) by striking ``January 1, 2010'' each place it appears and inserting ``January 1, 2011''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) The heading for subsection (k) of section 168 of such Code is amended by striking ``2010'' and inserting ``2011''. (B) The heading for clause (ii) of section 168(k)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``pre- january 1, 2010'' and inserting ``pre-january 1, 2011''. (C) Subparagraph (B) of section 168(l)(5) of such Code is amended by striking ``January 1, 2009'' and inserting ``January 1, 2010''. (D) Subparagraph (C) of section 168(n)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``January 1, 2009'' and inserting ``January 1, 2010''. (E) Subparagraph (B) of section 1400N(d)(3) of such Code is amended by striking ``January 1, 2009'' and inserting ``January 1, 2010''. (b) Extension of Election To Accelerate the AMT and Research Credits in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation.--Paragraph (4) of section 168(k) of such Code (relating to election to accelerate the AMT and research credits in lieu of bonus depreciation) is amended-- (1) by striking ``January, 1, 2010'' and inserting ``January 1, 2011'' in subparagraph (D)(iii), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Special rules for 2010 extension property.-- ``(i) Taxpayers previously electing acceleration.--In the case of a taxpayer who made the election under subparagraph (A) for its first taxable year ending after March 31, 2008, or under subparagraph (H) for its first taxable year ending after December 31, 2008-- ``(I) the taxpayer may elect not to have this paragraph apply to 2010 extension property, but ``(II) if the taxpayer does not make the election under subclause (I), in applying this paragraph to the taxpayer a separate bonus depreciation amount, maximum amount, and maximum increase amount shall be computed and applied to eligible qualified property which is 2010 extension property. ``(ii) Taxpayers not previously electing acceleration.--In the case of a taxpayer who did not make the election under subparagraph (A) for its first taxable year ending after March 31, 2008, or under subparagraph (H) for its first taxable year ending after December 31, 2008-- ``(I) the taxpayer may elect to have this paragraph apply to its first taxable year ending after December 31, 2009, and each subsequent taxable year, and ``(II) if the taxpayer makes the election under subclause (I), this paragraph shall only apply to eligible qualified property which is 2010 extension property. ``(iii) 2010 extension property.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `2010 extension property' means property which is eligible qualified property solely by reason of the extension of the application of the special allowance under paragraph (1) pursuant to the amendments made by section 2(a) of the Small Business Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010 (and the application of such extension to this paragraph pursuant to the amendment made by section 2(b)(1) of such Act).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2009, in taxable years ending after such date.

Summary: Small Business Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2010: (1) the increased ($250,000) expensing allowance for depreciable business assets; (2) the additional 50% depreciation allowance for certain types of investment property acquired in 2010; and (3) the election to accelerate the tax credits for the alternative minimum tax and research expenditures in lieu of bonus depreciation.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home-Assembled Firearms Restriction Act of 2015''. SEC. 2. DO-IT-YOURSELF ASSAULT WEAPON BAN. (a) Banned Hazardous Products.--Notwithstanding section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), the following shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2057): (1) A firearm receiver casting or firearm receiver blank that-- (A) at the point of sale does not meet the definition of a firearm in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code; and (B) after purchase by a consumer, can be completed by the consumer to the point at which such casting or blank functions as a firearm frame or receiver for a semiautomatic assault weapon or machine gun. (2) An assault weapon parts kit. (3) A machinegun parts kit. (b) Enforcement.--Subsection (a) shall be treated as a ban under section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). (c) Consultation.--In enforcing this section, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall periodically consult with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding effective strategies for and methods of enforcement. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION OF ADVERTISING DO-IT-YOURSELF ASSAULT WEAPONS. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful to market or advertise, on any medium of electronic communications, including over the Internet, for the sale of any of the following: (1) A firearm receiver casting or firearm receiver blank that-- (A) at the point of sale does not meet the definition of a firearm in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code; and (B) after purchase by a consumer, can be completed by the consumer to the point at which such casting or blank functions as a firearm frame or receiver for a semiautomatic assault weapon or machinegun. (2) An assault weapon parts kit. (3) A machinegun parts kit. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice described under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. (a) Terms.--For purposes of this Act-- (1) the term ``assault weapon parts kit'' means any part or combination of parts not designed and intended for repair or replacement but designed and intended to enable a consumer who possesses all such necessary parts to assemble a semiautomatic assault weapon; (2) the term ``machinegun parts kit'' means any part or combination of parts designed and intended to enable a consumer who possesses all such necessary parts to assemble a machinegun or convert a firearm into a machinegun; (3) the term ``semiautomatic assault weapon'' means-- (A) a semiautomatic rifle or semiautomatic shotgun that has the capacity to accept a detachable ammunition magazine; or (B) a semiautomatic pistol that has-- (i) the capacity to accept a detachable ammunition magazine; and (ii) any one of the features described in subsection (b); (4) the term ``machinegun'' has the meaning given such term in section 5845(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (5) the term ``semiautomatic pistol'' means any repeating pistol that utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fixed cartridge case and chamber the next round and requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each cartridge; (6) the term ``semiautomatic rifle'' has the meaning given such term in section 921(a)(28) of title 18, United States Code; and (7) the term ``semiautomatic shotgun'' means any repeating shotgun that utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fixed cartridge case and chamber the next round and requires a separate pull of a trigger to fire each cartridge. (b) Special Features of a Semiautomatic Pistol.--The special features described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(ii) are-- (1) an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip; (2) a threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer; (3) a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned; (4) a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and (5) a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm. SEC. 5. CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting the ability of a State to enact more restrictive gun-related laws, or bans on firearm receiver castings, firearm receiver blanks, assault weapon parts kits, or machinegun parts kits.

Summary: Home-Assembled Firearms Restriction Act of 2015 Considers as a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act: (1) any firearm receiver casting or firearm receiver blank (do-it-yourself assault weapon) that does not meet the definition of a firearm under the federal criminal code at the point of sale but that can be completed after purchase by the consumer to function as a firearm frame or receiver for a semiautomatic assault weapon or machine gun, or (2) an assault weapon parts kit or machine gun parts kit. Makes it unlawful to market or advertise any of such weapons for sale on any medium of electronic communications, including over the Internet. Requires marketing or advertising violations to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2011''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) To succeed in school, students need to be engaged. They need to know how to maintain focus and effort in the face of setbacks, work effectively with others, and be good communicators and problem-solvers. (2) Social and emotional skills form a foundation for young people's success not just in school, but as healthy and caring adults, productive workers, and engaged citizens. (3) Not only can these skills be taught, they can be taught by regular classroom teachers in schools of every type to students of every background. (4) Academic outcomes resulting from social and emotional learning include greater motivation to learn and commitment to school, increased time devoted to schoolwork and mastery of subject matter, improved attendance, graduation rates, grades, and test scores. (5) These positive outcomes increase in students who are involved in social and emotional learning programming by an average of 11 percentile points over students who are not involved in such programming. (6) Social and emotional learning programming also results in reduced problem behavior, improved health outcomes, a lower rate of violent delinquency, and a lower rate of heavy alcohol use. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. (a) Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund.--Part A of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 2113(c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and insert ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) train teachers and principals in practices that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving student achievement, attainment, and behavior through addressing the social and emotional development needs of students, such as through social and emotional learning programming.''; and (2) in section 2123(a)(3)(B)(iii)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of (I); (B) by redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (III); and (C) by inserting after subclause (I) the following: ``(II) addressing the social and emotional development needs of students to improve student achievement and attainment, such as through social and emotional learning programming; and''. (b) Definitions.--Section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(44) Social and emotional learning.--The term `social and emotional learning' means the process through which children and adults acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills associated with the core areas of social and emotional competency, including-- ``(A) self-awareness and self-management to achieve school and life success, such as identifying and recognizing strengths, needs, emotions, values and self-efficacy, impulse control and stress management, self-motivation and discipline, and goal setting and organizational skills; ``(B) social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, such as perspective taking and respect for others, communication, working cooperatively, negotiation, conflict management, and help seeking; and ``(C) decisionmaking skills and responsible behaviors in personal, academic and community contexts, such as situational analysis, problem solving, reflection and personal, and social and ethical responsibility. ``(45) Social and emotional learning programming.--The term `social and emotional learning programming' refers to classroom instruction and schoolwide activities and initiatives that-- ``(A) integrate social and emotional learning into school curriculum; ``(B) provide systematic instruction whereby social and emotional skills are taught, modeled, practiced, and applied so that students use them as part of their daily behavior; ``(C) teach children to apply social and emotional skills to prevent specific problem behaviors such as substance use, violence, bullying, and school failure, and to promote positive behaviors in class, school, and community activities; and ``(D) establish safe and caring learning environments that foster student participation, engagement, and connection to learning and school.''.

Summary: Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2011 - Amends title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include teacher and principal training in practices that address the social and emotional development needs of students among the activities funded under the Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund program. Allows funded training to include training in classroom instruction and schoolwide initiatives that enable students to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills most conducive to social and emotional competency.


SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Section 3321 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``Subject to subsections (c) and (d), the President''; (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the length of a probationary period established under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall be-- ``(A) with respect to any position that requires formal training, a period of 2 years beginning on the date that such formal training is completed; ``(B) with respect to any position that requires a license, a period of 2 years beginning on the date that such license is granted; and ``(C) with respect to any position not covered by subparagraph (A) or (B), not less than 2 years. ``(2) The length of a probationary period established under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) in the case of a preference eligible shall be not longer than-- ``(A) if the appointment (as referred to in subsection (a)(1)) or the initial appointment (as referred to in subsection (a)(2)) is to a position that exists on the effective date of this subsection, the length of the probationary period which applies to such position as of such effective date; or ``(B) if the appointment (as referred to in subsection (a)(1)) or the initial appointment (as referred to in subsection (a)(2)) is to a position that does not exist on the effective date of this subsection, such length of time as the President may establish, consistent with the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(3) In paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the term `formal training' means, with respect to any position, a training program required by law, rule, or regulation, or otherwise required by the employing agency, to be completed by the employee before the employee is able to successfully execute the duties of the applicable position; and ``(B) the term `license' means a license, certification, or other grant of permission to engage in a particular activity. ``(d) The head of each agency shall, in the administration of this section, take appropriate measures to ensure that-- ``(1) any announcement of a vacant position within such agency and any offer of appointment made to any individual with respect to any such position shall clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period applicable to such position; ``(2) any individual who is required to complete a probationary period under this section shall receive timely notice of the performance and other requirements which must be met in order to successfully complete the probationary period; and ``(3) upon successful completion of a probationary period under this section, certification to that effect shall be made, supported by a brief statement of the basis for that certification, in such form and manner as the President may by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 3321(e) of title 5, United States Code (as so redesignated by subsection (a)(2)) is amended by striking ``Subsections (a) and (b)'' and inserting ``Subsections (a) through (d)''. (c) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this section-- (1) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) shall apply in the case of any appointment (as referred to in section 3321(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code) and any initial appointment (as referred to in section 3321(a)(2) of such title) taking effect on or after the date on which this section takes effect. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE . (a) In General.--Section 3393(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``1-year'' and inserting ``2-year''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3592(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``1-year'' and inserting ``2-year''. SEC. 3. APPEALS FROM ADVERSE ACTIONS. (a) Subchapter I of Chapter 75 of Title 5.--Section 7501(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``1 year'' the first place it appears and inserting ``not less than 2 years''; and (2) by striking ``1 year'' the second place it appears and inserting ``2 years''. (b) Subchapter II of Chapter 75 of Title 5.--Section 7511(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``1 year'' the first place it appears and inserting ``not less than 2 years''; and (2) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ``2 years'' the first place it appears and inserting ``not less than 2 years''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b)-- (1) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) shall apply in the case of any individual whose period of continuous service (as referred to in the provision of law amended by paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b), as the case may be) commences on or after the date on which this section takes effect.

Summary: . (Sec. 1) This bill requires the probationary period before an appointment in the competitive civil service or an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final to be: (1) with respect to any position that requires formal training, a period of two years beginning on the date that such training is completed; (2) with respect to any position that requires a license, a period of two years beginning on the date that such license is granted; and (3) with respect to any other position, at least two years. The probationary period for a preference eligible (i.e., a veteran) initially appointed to a position that exists as of 180 days after the enactment of this Act shall not be longer than the period that applies on such date. The probationary period for a preference eligible appointed to a position that does not exist on such date shall not be longer than the length of time the President establishes. Each agency must ensure that: (1) announcements of vacant positions and offers of appointment clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period, (2) individuals who are required to complete probationary periods receive timely notice of requirements to successfully complete the probationary period, and (3) certification of such successful completion is made. (Sec. 2) The bill increases from one to two years the probationary period after which an individual's appointment as a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service becomes final. (Sec. 3) The definition of "employee" for purposes of adverse action provisions is revised to mean an individual in the competitive service or in the excepted service who has completed at least two years (currently, one year) of current continuous service in the same or a similar position.


S. (a) Contents of Congressional Budget Resolutions.--Section 301(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 or for any ensuing fiscal year shall be consistent with the spending limitation specified in section 1105(i) of title 31, United States Code.''. (b) Spending Limitation Point of Order.--Section 312 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Spending Limitation Point of Order.--(1) It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 or for any fiscal year thereafter, or any amendment thereto or conference report thereon, that is not consistent with the spending limitation specified in section 1105(i) of title 31, United States Code. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended in the House of Representatives or the Senate only by the affirmative vote of two- thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the chair on such point of order. Appeals in the Senate from the decisions of the chair relating to paragraph (1) shall be limited to one hour, to be equally divided between, and controlled by, the mover and the manager of the concurrent resolution.''. SEC. 13. REDUCTION OF FICA RATES RESULTING FROM PERSONAL SOCIAL SECURITY SAVINGS PROGRAM. (a) Employee Contribution.--Section 3101 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax on employees) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Reduction in Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Tax Rate.-- ``(1) In general.--In any year which follows a reduction year and each year thereafter, the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the reduction percentage. ``(2) Reduction year.--For purposes of this section-- ``(A) In general.--The term `reduction year' means any year after the transition year in which the OASDI rate ratio exceeds 125 percent. ``(B) Transition year.--The term `transition year' means the first full calendar year following the termination year (as defined in section 4(b)(2) of the Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of 2004). ``(3) Reduction percentage.--For purposes of this section, the term `reduction percentage' means the excess of-- ``(A) the rate in effect under subsection (a) for the reduction year, over ``(B) the rate (rounded up to the nearest one tenth of a percent) under which the OASDI rate ratio for the reduction year would have been 125 percent if-- ``(i) such rate had been applicable under subsection (a) and section 3111(a) during such year, and ``(ii) the rate under section 1401(a) during such year were twice such rate. ``(4) OASDI rate ratio.--The term `OASDI rate ratio' means, with respect to any calendar year, the ratio-- ``(A) the numerator of which is the combined balance in the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as of the last day of such calendar year, and ``(B) the denominator of which is the amount paid from such Trust Funds during such calendar year for all purposes authorized by section 201 of the Social Security Act (excluding any transfer payments between such Trust Funds and reducing the amount of any transfer to the Railroad Retirement Account by the amount of any transfers into either such Trust Fund from such Account). ``(5) Limitation on reduction.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any reduction to the extent that such reduction would cause the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) to be less than 4.95 percent.''. (b) Employer Contribution.--Section 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax on employers) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Reduction in Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Tax Rate.-- ``(1) In general.--In any year which follows a reduction year and each year thereafter, the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the reduction percentage. ``(2) Reduction year; reduction percentage.--For purposes of this section, the terms `reduction year' and `reduction percentage' have the meanings given such terms by section 3101(d). ``(3) Limitation on reduction.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any reduction to the extent that such reduction would cause the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) to be less than 4.95 percent.''. (c) Self-Employment Contribution.--Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax on self-employment income) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Reduction in Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Tax Rate.-- ``(1) In general.--In any year which follows a reduction year and each year thereafter, the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the reduction percentage. ``(2) Reduction year; reduction percentage.--For purposes of this section, the terms `reduction year' and `reduction percentage' have the meanings given such terms by section 3101(d). ``(3) Limitation on reduction.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any reduction to the extent that such reduction would cause the rate of tax imposed under subsection (a) to be less than 9.9 percent.''.

Summary: Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of 2004 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide for the establishment of a voluntary, personal Social Security investment program under a new part B (Personal Social Security Savings Program) where a participating individual is able to invest in tax free personal accounts in a way that is similar to the way Federal employees invest in the Thrift Savings Program. Establishes in the Treasury the Social Security Personal Savings Fund, with personal Social Security savings accounts for deposit of the redirected Social Security contributions of participating individuals as mechanisms for crediting to such individuals amounts held in the Tier I Investment Fund, the Tier II Investment Fund, and Tier III Investment Options, also hereby established. Prescribes rules for personal Social Security savings annuity and other distributions. Establishes in the executive branch of the Government a Personal Social Security Savings Account Board to administer the new part B program. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for adjustment of primary insurance amounts in relation to deposits made to personal Social Security accounts. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund amounts equal to the recapture of corporate tax on account yields and of Government savings over baseline. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the Social Security Personal Savings Fund and each Tier III Investment Option from income taxation. Subjects a personal Social Security savings account to taxes imposed on unrelated business income of charitable, etc. organizations. Excludes from a distributee's gross income any qualified distribution from amounts credited to a personal Social Security savings account from the Social Security Personal Savings Fund or held in a Tier III Investment Option. Creates in the Treasury the Self-Liquidating Social Security Transition Fund for the deposit of OASDI trust fund surplus for the preceding year. Amends SSA to provide for accounting for the OASDI program and the individual Social Security investment program. Amends SSA title VII to prescribe the budgetary treatment of the Social Security trust funds, the Social Security Personal Savings Fund, and taxes on self-employment income and FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions) taxes.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act the term-- (1) ``Great Lakes'' and ``Great Lakes Navigational System'' means-- (A)(i) Lake Superior; (ii) Lake Huron; (iii) Lake Michigan; (iv) Lake Erie; and (v) Lake Ontario; (B) all connecting waters between the lakes referred to in subparagraph (A) used for commercial and recreational navigation; (C) any navigation features in the lakes referred to in subparagraph (A) or waters described in subparagraph (B) that are a Federal operation or maintenance responsibility; and (D) areas of the Saint Lawrence River that are operated or maintained by the Government for commercial navigation. (2) ``eligible operations and maintenance'' has the same meaning as that term is defined in section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2241); (3) ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT LAKES NAVIGATION SYSTEM. (a) Management of Great Lakes Navigation System.--To sustain the most effective and efficient operation and maintenance of the Great Lakes Navigation System, the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall manage and allocate funding for all of the individually authorized commercial and recreational navigation projects in the Great Lakes Navigation System as components of a single, comprehensive system, recognizing the interdependence of the projects. (b) Cargo Measurements.--Cargo measurements for the purpose of prioritizing annual operations and maintenance budget resources for the Great Lakes Navigation System, and for any of the component projects of the System, shall aggregate the tonnage of all components of the System. SEC. 4. GREAT LAKES SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall establish a program to fund eligible operations and maintenance projects of the Great Lakes Navigation System with the objective of maintaining such projects to their authorized depths and widths. (b) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with the Congressional delegations from States that border the Great Lakes in developing annual priorities for the apportionment of funding authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this section. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--For each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023, there is authorized to be appropriated from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund established by section 9505 of the Internal Revenue Code $200,000,000 to fund eligible operations and maintenance of the Great Lakes Navigation System. Funds appropriated pursuant to this section may remain available until expended. (d) Cost Share.-- (1) In general.--Of the amounts made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall give a higher priority to projects described in paragraph (2) than to projects described in paragraph (3). (2) Certain harbors providing a cost share.-- (A) Not subject to harbor maintenance fee.--A Great Lakes Navigation System project that is not subject to the harbor maintenance fee under section 24.24 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations) and for which the non-Federal sponsor provides a cost share of 50 percent of the costs of eligible operations and maintenance expenses, is eligible for Federal operations and maintenance funds made available pursuant to subsection (c). (B) Subject to harbor maintenance trust fund but no cargo.--A Great Lakes Navigation System project that is subject to the harbor maintenance fee under section 24.24 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), has not had commercial cargo loaded or unloaded from its harbor during the previous 2 fiscal years, and for which the non-Federal sponsor provides a cost share of 50 percent of the costs of eligible operations and maintenance expenses is eligible for Federal operations and maintenance funds made available pursuant to subsection (c). (3) Certain harbors with no cost share.--A Great Lakes Navigation System project that otherwise meets the description in subparagraphs (A) or (B) of paragraph (2), and for which the non-Federal sponsor of the project does not provide a cost share of 50 percent of the costs of eligible operations and maintenance expenses, is eligible to receive Federal operations and maintenance funds made available pursuant to subsection (c) after projects under such subparagraphs are funded.

Summary: Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to manage and allocate funding for all commercial and recreational navigation projects in the Great Lakes Navigation System as components of a single system, recognizing the interdependence of the projects. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) establish a program to fund eligible operations and maintenenace projects of the System to their authorized depths and widths, and (2) give higher priority to projects at certain harbors in which a 50% non-federal share of costs of eligible operations and maintenance expenses is provided.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2010''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to help provide fire safety education and training to students attending institutions of higher education. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Authorization of Grant Program.--From the amounts appropriated under section 7, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a grant program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs at institutions of higher education; and (2) increasing fire safety awareness among students enrolled at such institutions, including students living in off-campus housing. (b) Application.--To seek a grant under this Act, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Selection Priority.--In making grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that plan to use grant funds received under this Act to initiate, expand, or improve fire safety education programs that include educational material specifically prepared for students with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. (d) Grant Period.--Grants under this Act shall be awarded for not longer than a 2-year period, and may be renewed for an additional 2- year period, at the Secretary's discretion. (e) Grant Size.--The Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this Act are of sufficient size and scope to enable grantees to carry out all required activities and otherwise meet the purpose of this Act, except that an eligible entity may not be awarded more than $250,000 per fiscal year under this Act. (f) Matching Requirement.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall provide non-Federal matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the costs of the activities for which assistance is sought. Such non-Federal matching funds may be in cash or in kind. (g) Supplement Not Supplant.--Funds made available under this Act shall be used to supplement, not supplant, other Federal, State, or private funds that would otherwise be expended to carry out fire safety education programs. SEC. 4. REQUIRED USES OF FUNDS. (a) Required Uses of Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this Act shall use grant funds to initiate, expand, or improve a fire safety education program that-- (1) in the case of an eligible entity that is an institution of higher education, reaches, to the extent practicable, all students enrolled in the institution of higher education, including students living on-campus and off-campus; (2) is carried out in a manner to ensure maximum exposure to, increased awareness of, and effectuate change in behavior with respect to fire safety by students through-- (A) conducting outreach to students at a minimum of twice per academic year (at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, or the equivalent); and (B) measures that provide fire safety information to any student upon the request of the student; (3) includes minimum instruction with respect to-- (A) awareness of fire behavior; (B) mechanisms of fire injury and death; (C) common ignition scenarios; (D) fire safety systems such as automatic fire sprinklers; (E) fire alarms; (F) fire extinguishers; and (G) importance of means of egress; and (4) includes a mechanism for carrying out the evaluations described in subsection (b). (b) Evaluations.--Not later than 6 months after the end of an eligible entity's grant period, the eligible entity shall-- (1) conduct an evaluation on the effectiveness of the program carried out by the entity in increasing awareness or improving fire safety behavior at such entity; and (2) prepare and submit to the Secretary a report on the results of the evaluation conducted by the entity. SEC. 5. REPORTS. (a) Report to Congress.--Not later than 12 months after the date of receipt of the first report submitted pursuant to section 4(b)(2) and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a report that includes the following: (1) The number and types of eligible entities receiving assistance under this Act. (2) The fire safety education programs being implemented with assistance under this Act and the costs of such programs. (3) Any other information determined by the Secretary to be useful in evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program established under this Act in improving the fire safety knowledge of college students. (b) Best Practices Report.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall use the information provided under subsection (a) to publish a report of best practices for initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs that shall be made available to all institutions of higher education and other interested parties. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Fire safety education program.--The term ``fire safety education program'' means a program that provides fire safety and prevention activities. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (4) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means either of the following: (A) An institution of higher education, including an institution of higher education in a collaborative partnership with-- (i) a nonprofit or fire safety organization; (ii) a public safety department; or (iii) a social fraternity or sorority exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)), the active membership of which consists primarily of students in attendance at the institution of higher education. (B) A consortium of institutions of higher education located in the same State. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.

Summary: Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or consortiums of such institutions for: (1) initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs; and (2) increasing fire safety awareness among enrolled students. Directs the Secretary to give priority to institutions that plan to use funds to initiate, expand, or improve fire safety education programs that include educational material specifically prepared for students with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Sets forth provisions regarding grant periods, limits on awards, and matching and other requirements. Requires an institution to use grant funds to initiate, expand, or improve a fire safety education program that: (1) reaches all enrolled students; (2) ensures maximum exposure to and increased awareness of, and that effectuates change in behavior regarding, fire safety by students through conducting outreach to students a minimum of twice per academic year and through measures that provide fire safety information to any student upon request; (3) includes minimum instruction regarding fire behavior, fire injury and death, ignition scenarios, fire safety systems and equipment, and the importance of means of egress; and (4) includes a mechanism for carrying out evaluations of program effectiveness. Requires the Secretary to publish a report of best practices for initiating, expanding, or improving fire safety education programs.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit Act of 2010'' or the ``SMART Act''. SEC. 2. PREFERENCE IN AWARDING COMPETITIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS. (a) Preference.--In awarding grants for projects that include the purchase of transit vehicle rolling stock, rail, and supporting equipment, the Secretary of Transportation shall give preference to a project if the manufactured goods to be purchased have a domestic content percentage that-- (1) exceeds otherwise applicable Federal requirements; and (2) in the case of rolling stock, is consistent with industry-recognized standards, if available. (b) Covered Grants.--The grants referred to in subsection (a) are discretionary or competitive grants, loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit-- (1) authorized under title 23 or 49, United States Code; (2) used to fund in full or in part projects eligible for Federal assistance under such titles; or (3) for transportation infrastructure projects funded under any Act that appropriates amounts for the Department of Transportation. SEC. 3. INCREASING THE TRANSPARENCY OF DOMESTIC CONTENT WAIVERS. (a) Clarity in Domestic Content Regulations.--The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a centralized website that provides rules and guidance, waiver notices, and departmental and agency actions applicable to the domestic content standards of the Federal-aid programs within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. (b) Transparency in Waivers.-- (1) Buy america.--Section 313 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Other Limitations on Waivers.-- ``(1) Requests for waivers.--Not later than 7 days after a Federal agency receives a written request for a waiver of any requirement under this section, the head of such agency shall-- ``(A) publish the request on a publicly available agency website in an easily identifiable location; and ``(B) provide the public with a minimum of 30 days for notice and comment before issuing the requested waiver. ``(2) Waivers granted.--Not later than 30 days after a Federal agency decides to waive any requirement under this section, the head of the agency shall publish the decision and the justification for such decision in the Federal Register and on the publicly available website described in paragraph (1). ``(3) Notification of the office of management and budget.--Each Federal agency that grants a waiver of any requirement under this section shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-- ``(A) a notification of the application of the exception; and ``(B) a statement describing the procurement and the exception being applied.''. (2) Public transportation assistance.--Section 5323(j) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Limitations on waivers.-- ``(A) Requests for waivers.--Not later than 7 days after a Federal agency receives a written request for a waiver of any requirement under this subsection or section 5307(d)(1)(E)(iii), the head of such agency shall-- ``(i) publish the request on a publicly available agency website in an easily identifiable location; and ``(ii) provide the public with a minimum of 30 days for notice and comment before issuing the requested waiver. ``(B) Waivers granted.--Not later than 30 days after a Federal agency decides to waive any requirement under this subsection or section 5307(d)(1)(E)(iii), the head of the agency shall publish the decision and the justification for such decision in the Federal Register and on the publicly available website described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) Notification of the office of management and budget.--Each Federal agency that grants a waiver of any requirement under this subsection or section 5307(d)(1)(E)(iii) shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-- ``(i) a notification of the application of the exception; and ``(ii) a statement describing the procurement and the exception being applied.''. (3) Amtrak.--Section 24305(f) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Limitations on waivers.-- ``(A) Requests for waivers.--Not later than 7 days after a Federal agency receives a written request for a waiver of any requirement under this subsection, the head of such agency shall-- ``(i) publish the request on a publicly available agency website in an easily identifiable location; and ``(ii) provide the public with a minimum of 30 days for notice and comment before issuing the requested waiver. ``(B) Waivers granted.--Not later than 30 days after a Federal agency decides to waive any requirement under this subsection, the head of the agency shall publish the decision and the justification for such decision in the Federal Register and on the publicly available website described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) Notification of the office of management and budget.--Each Federal agency that grants a waiver of any requirement under this subsection shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-- ``(i) a notification of the application of the exception; and ``(ii) a statement describing the procurement and the exception being applied.''. (4) Intercity passenger rail service.--Section 24405(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Limitations on waivers.-- ``(A) Requests for waivers.--Not later than 7 days after a Federal agency receives a written request for a waiver of any requirement under this subsection, the head of such agency shall-- ``(i) publish the request on a publicly available agency website in an easily identifiable location; and ``(ii) provide the public with a minimum of 30 days for notice and comment before issuing the requested waiver. ``(B) Waivers granted.--Not later than 30 days after a Federal agency decides to waive any requirement under this subsection, the head of the agency shall publish the decision and the justification for such decision in the Federal Register and on the publicly available website described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) Notification of the office of management and budget.--Each Federal agency that grants a waiver of any requirement under this subsection shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-- ``(i) a notification of the application of the exception; and ``(ii) a statement describing the procurement and the exception being applied.''. (c) Requirement for Annual Reporting on Exceptions to Domestic Source Requirements for Transportation Investments.-- (1) Report requirement.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the end of a fiscal year, the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall submit a report to Congress on the acquisitions supported by Federal transportation infrastructure investments which did not satisfy applicable domestic content standards. (B) Contents of report.--The report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include, for the fiscal year covered by such report-- (i) the number of all domestic content waivers issued for transportation infrastructure, rolling stock, and supporting equipment purchases; (ii) the countries and specifications of the products for which waivers were granted; (iii) an itemized list of all waivers granted with respect to articles, materials, and supplies; (iv) any law that requires procurement of goods from a domestic source; (v) a citation to the treaty, international agreement, or other law under which each waiver was granted, if applicable; (vi) the specific exception under the applicable domestic content standards that was used to purchase such articles, materials, or supplies, if any articles, materials, or supplies were acquired from entities that manufacture articles, materials, or supplies outside of the United States; and (vii) a summary of-- (I) the total procurement funds expended on articles, materials, and supplies manufactured inside the United States; and (II) the total procurement funds expended on articles, materials, and supplies manufactured outside of the United States. SEC. 4. LINK DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS TO TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROLLING STOCK OPPORTUNITIES. The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to work with the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program and other manufacturing- related local intermediaries designated by the Secretary to develop a multi-agency comprehensive plan to expand domestic rail and transit vehicle supply chains with involvement from other applicable Federal agencies or industry consortiums-- (1) to identify United States manufacturers currently producing, or capable of producing, transit and rail vehicles, supporting equipment, component parts, or similarly performing products; (2) to work with partners to identify and address gaps in domestic supply chains; and (3) to establish and carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this Act.

Summary: Strengthening Manufacturing and Rebuilding Transit Act of 2010 or SMART Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to give preference to the award of discretionary or competitive grants, loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit to transportation infrastructure projects, including the purchase of transit vehicle rolling stock, rail, and supporting equipment, in which manufactured goods to be purchased have a domestic content percentage that: (1) exceeds applicable federal requirements; and (2) in the case of rolling stock, is consistent with industry-recognized standards, if available. Directs the Secretary to establish a centralized website that provides rules and guidance, waiver notices, and agency actions of the domestic content standards (Buy America) for DOT federal-aid programs. Requires a federal agency head to subject to public notice and comment any request for waiver, and to publication in the Federal Register and notification to Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of any waiver, of Buy America requirements involving: (1) federal-aid highway and public transportation projects, (2) AMTRAK acquisition and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and (3) intercity passenger rail service corridor capital assistance projects. Directs the DOT Inspector General to report annually to Congress on acquisitions funded by federal transportation infrastructure investments that do not comply with Buy American requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to work with the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership Program and other manufacturing-related local intermediaries to develop a multi-agency comprehensive plan to expand domestic manufacturer rail and transit vehicle supply chains.


SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Investing in Neighborhood-focused, Vital, Evidence-based Strategies and Trust to Prevent Crime Act of 2016'' or the ``INVEST to Prevent Crime Act''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART MM--DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM ``SEC. 3031. DEFINITIONS. ``In this part-- ``(1) the term `crime hot spot' means a defined geographic area within a target neighborhood where, for not less than 1 year, the occurrence of crime is so frequent that it is highly predictable; ``(2) the term `eligible entity' means a State, unit of local government, Indian tribe, tribal organization, non-profit organization, or institution of higher education that is a member of a community consortium, which includes not less than 1 partner law enforcement agency, that is committed to working with law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and research partners to develop an evidence-based or research-based, cross- sector strategy to revitalize a target neighborhood facing significant crime challenges; ``(3) the term `evidence-based practice' means a program, strategy, or procedure that has been demonstrated as effective by causal evidence, obtained through one or more outcome evaluations; ``(4) the terms `Indian tribe' and `tribal organization' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); ``(5) the term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); ``(6) the term `State' means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands; ``(7) the term `target neighborhood' means a defined geographic area that is the focus of a project funded by a grant awarded under this part; and ``(8) the term `unit of local government' means a county, municipality, city, town, township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government below the State level. ``SEC. 3032. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. ``(a) In General.--The Attorney General may-- ``(1) make grants to eligible entities to prepare a comprehensive plan for and implement enhancement of the capacity of local and tribal communities to effectively target and address significant crime issues through collaborative cross-sector approaches; and ``(2) provide training and technical assistance to eligible entities that receive grants under this part. ``(b) Project Goals.--Projects funded under this section shall-- ``(1) identify a target neighborhood facing significant crime challenges; ``(2) use evidence-based practices or research-based practices; ``(3) encourage active involvement and leadership from neighborhood residents, business owners, organizations, and others who live, work, or conduct business in the target neighborhood; and ``(4) build cross-sector partnerships to address crime problems from multiple perspectives. ``(c) Applications.-- ``(1) In general.--To receive a planning grant or an implementation grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Attorney General in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require. ``(2) Combined application.--The Attorney General may develop a procedure under which an eligible entity may apply at the same time and in a single application for a planning grant and an implementation grant under this section, with receipt of the implementation grant conditioned on the successful completion of the activities funded by the planning grant. ``(3) Research partner.-- ``(A) In general.--An applicant for a grant under this section shall identify a research partner, such as an institution of higher education, research center, or State or local agency, to-- ``(i) conduct a detailed crime analysis during the planning period described in subsection (d)(1)(A); and ``(ii) assist the grant recipient to select the most appropriate evidence-based practices or research-based practices to apply based on the research findings. ``(B) Continued assistance.--A research partner described in subparagraph (A) shall remain engaged throughout the duration of the grant by continuing to provide and analyze data to help inform project implementation. ``(d) Duration of Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2)-- ``(A) a planning grant awarded under this section shall be used by the recipient for a period not to exceed 12 months; and ``(B) an implementation grant awarded under this section shall be used by the recipient for a period not to exceed 36 months. ``(2) Extension of planning or implementation.--Upon request of a grant recipient, the Attorney General may allow the grant recipient to extend the planning period described in paragraph (1)(A) or the implementation period described in paragraph (1)(B) for a reasonable length of time, as determined by the Attorney General. ``(3) Limitation on additional funds.--If the Attorney General allows an extension under paragraph (2), the Attorney General may not award additional grant funds. ``(e) Planning Grants.--A grant awarded for the planning phase of a project may be used to-- ``(1) identify, verify, and prioritize crime hot spots within the target neighborhood; ``(2) build community partnerships and facilitate leadership to ensure residents are active participants in the strategy to address crime in the community; ``(3) collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, research partners, and the community to analyze the drivers of crime and assess the needs of the community and the available resources to meet those needs; and ``(4) work with community consortium partners to develop a comprehensive cross-sector strategic plan to reduce crime in the target neighborhood that is based on the findings made under paragraph (3). ``(f) Implementation Grants.--Funds awarded for the implementation phase of a project may be used to-- ``(1) convene regular meetings of cross-sector partners and the project management team; ``(2) continue work with research partners to assess project implementation; ``(3) modify strategies developed during project planning as appropriate; ``(4) support personnel and program costs to implement strategies developed during project planning; ``(5) pursue community engagement and leadership development; and ``(6) identify and develop a long-term sustainable strategy to continue to achieve the project's goals after the conclusion of the implementation period. ``SEC. 3033. REPORT TO CONGRESS. ``At the end of the first grant year, and each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that provides an overall assessment of the outcomes-- ``(1) achieved by the demonstration projects funded under this part; and ``(2) achieved by any demonstration projects that-- ``(A) received funding under the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation program of the Department of Justice during fiscal years 2013 through 2016; and ``(B) were carried out during the grant year to which the report pertains. ``SEC. 3034. GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY. ``(a) Accountability.--All grants awarded by the Attorney General under this part shall be subject to the following accountability provisions: ``(1) Audit requirement.-- ``(A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `unresolved audit finding' means a finding in the final audit report of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice that the audited grantee has utilized grant funds for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise unallowable cost that is not closed or resolved within 12 months from the date when the final audit report is issued. ``(B) Audits.--Beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subsection, and in each fiscal year thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct audits of recipients of grants under this part to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds by grantees. The Inspector General shall determine the appropriate number of grantees to be audited each year. ``(C) Mandatory exclusion.--A recipient of grant funds under this part that is found to have an unresolved audit finding shall not be eligible to receive grant funds under this part during the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the end of the 12-month period described in subparagraph (A). ``(D) Priority.--In awarding grants under this part, the Attorney General shall give priority to eligible applicants that did not have an unresolved audit finding during the 3 fiscal years before submitting an application for a grant under this part. ``(E) Reimbursement.--If an entity is awarded grant funds under this part during the 2-fiscal-year period during which the entity is barred from receiving grants under subparagraph (C), the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) deposit an amount equal to the amount of the grant funds that were improperly awarded to the grantee into the General Fund of the Treasury; and ``(ii) seek to recoup the costs of the repayment to the fund from the grant recipient that was erroneously awarded grant funds. ``(2) Nonprofit organization requirements.-- ``(A) Definition.--For purposes of this paragraph and the grant programs under this part, the term `nonprofit organization' means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. ``(B) Prohibition.--The Attorney General may not award a grant under this part to a nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(C) Disclosure.--Each nonprofit organization that is awarded a grant under this part and uses the procedures prescribed in regulations to create a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for the compensation of its officers, directors, trustees, and key employees, shall disclose to the Attorney General, in the application for the grant, the process for determining such compensation, including the independent persons involved in reviewing and approving such compensation, the comparability data used, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. Upon request, the Attorney General shall make the information disclosed under this subparagraph available for public inspection. ``(3) Conference expenditures.-- ``(A) Limitation.--No amounts made available to the Department of Justice under this part may be used by the Attorney General, or by any individual or entity awarded discretionary funds through a cooperative agreement under this part, to host or support any expenditure for conferences that uses more than $20,000 in funds made available by the Department of Justice, unless the head of the relevant agency or department, provides prior written authorization that the funds may be expended to host the conference. ``(B) Written approval.--Written approval under subparagraph (A) shall include a written estimate of all costs associated with the conference, including the cost of all food, beverages, audio-visual equipment, honoraria for speakers, and entertainment. ``(C) Report.--The Deputy Attorney General shall submit an annual report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives on all conference expenditures approved under this paragraph. ``(4) Annual certification.--Beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Attorney General shall submit, to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, an annual certification-- ``(A) indicating whether-- ``(i) all audits issued by the Office of the Inspector General under paragraph (1) have been completed and reviewed by the appropriate Assistant Attorney General or Director; ``(ii) all mandatory exclusions required under paragraph (1)(C) have been issued; and ``(iii) all reimbursements required under paragraph (1)(E) have been made; and ``(B) that includes a list of any grant recipients excluded under paragraph (1) from the previous year. ``(b) Preventing Duplicative Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--Before the Attorney General awards a grant to an applicant under this part, the Attorney General shall compare potential grant awards with other grants awarded under this part to determine if duplicate grant awards are awarded for the same purpose. ``(2) Report.--If the Attorney General awards duplicate grants to the same applicant for the same purpose the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- ``(A) a list of all duplicate grants awarded, including the total dollar amount of any duplicate grants awarded; and ``(B) the reason the Attorney General awarded the duplicate grants.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(28) For activities under part MM, there are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.''.

Summary: Investing in Neighborhood-focused, Vital, Evidence-based Strategies and Trust to Prevent Crime Act of 2016 or the INVEST to Prevent Crime Act This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to prepare a comprehensive plan and enhance community capacity to address crime through collaborative cross-sector approaches.