Consideration of H.R. 2 and Amendments en Bloc No. 4 — Congressional Record, House
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Page H2995 of the House section of the Congressional Record for July 1, 2020, during consideration of H.R. 2, the bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways. It prints amendment text describing highway corridors, including a Middle Georgia Corridor and Texas and Louisiana routes, and the heading Amendments en Bloc No. 4 offered by Mr. DeFazio of Oregon. A statement on lead pipes in Flint is printed, and the page also carries a statement urging Americans to put spare change back into circulation because of a coin shortage.
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July 1, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2995
I brought this issue to center stage 2 Fort Hood, Killeen, Belton, Temple, Bryan, gomery, Alabama where it would next join
weeks ago during the hearing with Fed- College Station, Huntsville, Livingston, with I-85 east of Montgomery, Alabama;
eral Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Woodville, and Jasper, to the logical ter- ‘‘(D) continuing along I-85 east bound until
minus of Texas Highway 63 at the Sabine its intersection with United States Highway
and we are starting to feel the effects River Bridge at Burrs Crossing and including 280 near Opelika, Alabama or United States
back in Tennessee. a loop generally encircling Bryan/College Highway 80 near Tuskegee, Alabama;
This week I saw a flier from a busi- Station, Texas; ‘‘(E) generally following the most expe-
ness in Tennessee pleading with its ‘‘(D) following United States Route 83 dient route until intersecting with existing
customers to use exact change due to southward from the vicinity of Eden, Texas, United States Highway 80 (JR Allen Park-
the coin shortage. I, along with fellow to a logical connection to Interstate Route way) through Phenix City until continuing
Members, have sent a letter to Chair- 10 at Junction, Texas; into Columbus, Georgia.’’.
man Powell asking for additional guid- ‘‘(E) following United States Route 69 from (5) MIDDLE GEORGIA CORRIDOR.—Section
Interstate Route 10 in Beaumont, Texas, 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transpor-
ance and best practices for business, north to United States Route 190 in the vi- tation Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by
but we can all play a role, an impor- cinity of Woodville, Texas; this Act, is further amended by adding at the
tant part, to combat this shortage and ‘‘(F) following United States Route 96 from end the following:
help Americans who need to make Interstate Route 10 in Beaumont, Texas, ‘‘(94) The Middle Georgia Corridor includ-
every penny count. north to United States Route 190 in the vi- ing the route—
It is just my 2 cents, but I urge my cinity of Jasper, Texas; and ‘‘(A) beginning at the Alabama-Georgia
fellow Americans to literally con- ‘‘(G) following United States Route 190, Border generally following the Fall Line
State Highway 305, and United States Route Freeway from Columbus Georgia to Augusta,
tribute their 2 cents by putting their
385 from Interstate Route 10 in Pecos Coun- Georgia specifically:
spare change back into circulation. ty, Texas to Interstate 20 at Odessa, Texas.’’. ‘‘(B) travelling along United States Route
f (2) CENTRAL LOUISIANA CORRIDOR.—Section 80 (JR Allen Parkway) through Columbus,
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transpor- Georgia and near Fort Benning, Georgia,
INVESTING IN A NEW VISION FOR tation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended by
THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUR- east to Talbot County, Georgia where it
adding at the end the following: would follow Georgia Route 96, then com-
FACE TRANSPORTATION IN ‘‘(91) The Central Louisiana Corridor com- mencing on Georgia Route 49C (Fort Valley
AMERICA ACT mencing at the logical terminus of Louisiana Bypass) to Georgia Route 49 (Peach Park-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Highway 8 at the Sabine River Bridge at way) to its intersection with Interstate
Burrs Crossing and generally following por- route 75 in Byron, Georgia;
ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further tions of Louisiana Highway 8 to Leesville,
consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to au- ‘‘(C) continuing north along Interstate
Louisiana, and then eastward on Louisiana Route 75 through Warner Robins and Macon,
thorize funds for Federal-aid highways, Highway 28, passing in the vicinity of Alex- Georgia where it would meet Interstate
highway safety programs, and transit andria, Pineville, Walters, and Archie, to the Route 16. Following Interstate 16 east it
programs, and for other purposes, will logical terminus of United States Route 84 at
would next join United States Route 80 and
now resume. the Mississippi River Bridge at Vidalia, Lou-
then onto State Route 57;
The Clerk read the title of the bill. isiana.’’.
‘‘(D) commencing with State Route 57
(3) CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CORRIDOR.—Section
AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. which turns into State Route 24 near
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transpor-
DEFAZIO OF OREGON Milledgeville, Georgia would then bypass
tation Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by
The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now Wrens, Georgia with a newly constructed by-
this Act, is further amended by adding at the
in order to consider an amendment en pass. After the bypass it would join United
end the following:
bloc consisting of amendments printed States Route 1 near Fort Gordon into Au-
‘‘(92) The Central Mississippi Corridor, in-
gusta, Georgia where it will terminate at
in part E of House Report 116–438. cluding the route—
‘‘(A) commencing at the logical terminus Interstate Route 520.’’.
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, pursuant (b) INCLUSION OF CERTAIN SEGMENTS ON
to section 5 of the House Resolution of United States Route 84 at the Mississippi
INTERSTATE SYSTEM.—Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of
River and then generally following portions
1028, I offer amendments en bloc. the Intermodal Surface Transportation Effi-
of United States Route 84 passing in the vi-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cinity of Natchez, Brookhaven, Monticello,
ciency Act of 1991 is amended in the first
Clerk will designate the amendments sentence—
Prentiss, and Collins, to Interstate 59 in the
en bloc. (1) by inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(84),’’ after
vicinity of Laurel, Mississippi, and con-
Amendments en bloc No. 4 consisting ‘‘subsection (c)(83),’’; and
tinuing on Interstate Route 59 north to
(2) by striking ‘‘and subsection (c)(90)’’ and
of amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Interstate Route 20 and on Interstate Route
20 to the Mississippi-Alabama State Border; inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(90), subsection
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, (c)(91), subsection (c)(92), subsection (c)(93),
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, printed in part and
‘‘(B) commencing in the vicinity of Laurel, and subsection (c)(94)’’.
E of House Report 116–438, offered by (c) DESIGNATION.—Section 1105(e)(5)(C) of
Mississippi, running south on Interstate
Mr. DEFAZIO of Oregon. Route 59 to United States Route 98 in the vi-
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Effi-
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. BABIN OF ciency Act of 1991 is amended by striking
cinity of Hattiesburg, connecting to United
TEXAS States Route 49 south then following United ‘‘The route referred to in subsection (c)(84) is
Page 61, after line 7, insert the following: States Route 49 south to Interstate Route 10 designated as Interstate Route I–14.’’ and in-
serting ‘‘The route referred to in subsection
SEC. lll. HIGH PRIORITY CORRIDORS ON NA- in the vicinity of Gulfport and following Mis-
TIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM. sissippi Route 601 southerly terminating (c)(84)(A) is designated as Interstate Route I–
(a) IDENTIFICATION.— near the Mississippi State Port at Gulf- 14 North. The route referred to in subsection
(1) CENTRAL TEXAS CORRIDOR.—Section port.’’. (c)(84)(B) is designated as Interstate Route I–
1105(c)(84) of the Intermodal Surface Trans- (4) MIDDLE ALABAMA CORRIDOR.—Section 14 South. The Bryan/College Station, Texas
portation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transpor- loop referred to in subsection (c)(84) is des-
to read as follows: tation Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by ignated as Interstate Route I-214. The routes
‘‘(84) The Central Texas Corridor, including this Act, is further amended by adding at the referred to in subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (F),
the route— end the following: and (G) of subsection (c)(84) and in sub-
‘‘(A) commencing in the vicinity of Texas ‘‘(93) The Middle Alabama Corridor includ- sections (c)(91), (c)(92), (c)(93), and (c)(94) are
Highway 338 in Odessa, Texas, running east- ing the route— designated as Interstate Route I–14.’’.
ward generally following Interstate Route 20, ‘‘(A) beginning at the Alabama-Mississippi AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BALDERSON
connecting to Texas Highway 158 in the vi- Border generally following portions of I-20 OF OHIO
cinity of Midland, Texas, then following until following a new interstate extension Page 894, line 17, strike ‘‘lane splitting’’
Texas Highway 158 eastward to United States paralleling United States Highway 80 specifi- and insert ‘‘operating between lanes of slow
Route 87 and then following United States cally: or stopped traffic’’.
Route 87 southeastward, passing in the vicin- ‘‘(B) crossing Alabama Route 28 near AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER OF
ity of San Angelo, Texas, and connecting to Coatopa, Alabama, traveling eastward cross- VIRGINIA
United States Route 190 in the vicinity of ing United States Highway 43 and Alabama Page 499, after line 22, insert the following:
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Brady, Texas; Route 69 near Selma, Alabama, traveling SEC. 1632. STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF SUI-
‘‘(B) commencing at the intersection of eastwards closely paralleling United States CIDE PREVENTION NETS AND BAR-
Interstate Route 10 and United States Route Highway 80 to the south crossing over Ala- RIERS FOR STRUCTURES OTHER
190 in Pecos County, Texas, and following bama Routes 22, 41, and 21, until its intersec- THAN BRIDGES.
United States Route 190 to Brady, Texas; tion with I-65 near Hope Hull, Alabama; (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of
‘‘(C) following portions of United States ‘‘(C) continuing east along the proposed the United States shall conduct a study to
Route 190 eastward, passing in the vicinity of Montgomery Outer Loop south of Mont- identify—
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(1) the types of structures, other than SEC. 82503. NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT. (D) the status of withdrawal of such prop-
bridges, that attract a high number of indi- The Secretary shall publish notice of erty from—
the establishment of the Wildlife Ref-
viduals attempting suicide-by-jumping; (i) the Mineral Leasing Act; and
uge in the Federal Register.
(2) the characteristics that distinguish SEC. 82504. BOUNDARIES. (ii) the General Mining Act of 1872; and
structures identified under paragraph (1) (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall in- (E) a recommendation as to whether such
from similar structures that do not attract a clude within the boundaries of the Wildlife property is or is not suitable for inclusion in
high number of individuals attempting sui- Refuge the lands and waters within the the Wildlife Refuge.
cide-by-jumping; Western Riverside County Multiple Species (3) INCLUSION IN WILDLIFE REFUGE.—
(3) the types of nets or barriers that are ef- Habitat Conservation Plan Area (as depicted (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, not
fective at reducing suicide-by-jumping with on maps and described in the Final Western later than 60 days after receiving an assess-
respect to the structures identified under Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat ment submitted pursuant to paragraph (1),
paragraph (1); Conservation Plan dated June 17, 2003) that determine if the property described in such
(4) methods of reducing suicide-by-jumping are owned by the Federal government, a assessment is suitable for inclusion in the
with respect to the structures identified State, or a political subdivision of a State on Wildlife Refuge.
under paragraph (1) other than nets and bar- the date of enactment. (B) TRANSFER.—If the Secretary deter-
riers; SEC. 82505. ADMINISTRATION.
mines the property in an assessment sub-
(5) quantitative measures of the effective- mitted under paragraph (1) is suitable for in-
(a) IN GENERAL.—Upon the establishment
ness of the nets and barriers identified under clusion in the Wildlife Refuge, the head of
of the Wildlife Refuge and thereafter, the
paragraph (3); the Federal department or agency that has
Secretary shall administer all federally
(6) quantitative measures of the effective- jurisdiction of such property shall transfer
owned lands, waters, and interests in the
ness of the additional methods identified such property to the administrative jurisdic-
Wildlife Refuge in accordance with the Na-
under paragraph (4); tion of the Secretary for the purposes of this
tional Wildlife Refuge System Administra-
(7) the entities that typically install the subtitle.
tion Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) and
nets and barriers identified under paragraph (4) PROPERTY UNSUITABLE FOR INCLUSION.—
this subtitle. The Secretary may use such
(3); and Property determined by the Secretary to be
additional statutory authority as may be
(8) the costs of the nets and barriers identi- unsuitable for inclusion in the Wildlife Ref-
available to the Secretary for the conserva-
fied under paragraph (3). uge based on an assessment submitted under
tion, management, and restoration of fish
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after paragraph (1) shall be subsequently trans-
and wildlife and natural resources, the devel-
the date of the enactment of this Act, the ferred to the Secretary for purposes of this
opment of compatible wildlife dependent
Comptroller General shall submit to the subtitle by the head of the department or
outdoor recreation opportunities, and the fa-
Committee on Transportation and Infra- agency that has jurisdiction of such property
cilitation of fish and wildlife interpretation
structure and the Committee on Energy and if such property becomes suitable for inclu-
and education as the Secretary considers ap-
Commerce of the House of Representatives sion in the Wildlife Refuge as determined by
propriate to carry out the purposes of this
and the Committee on Health, Education, the Secretary in consultation with the head
subtitle and serve the objectives of the West-
Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on of the department or agency that has juris-
ern Riverside County Multiple Species Habi-
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of diction of such property.
tat Conservation Plan.
the Senate a report on the results of the (5) PUBLIC ACCESS.—If property transferred
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS REGARDING
study conducted under subsection (a). to the Secretary under this subsection al-
NON-FEDERAL LANDS.—The Secretary may
enter into cooperative agreements with the lows for public access at the time of transfer,
AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MS. BROWNLEY
State of California, any political subdivision such access shall be maintained unless such
OF CALIFORNIA
thereof, or any other person— access—
Page 192, strike lines 14 through 16 and in- (1) for the management, in a manner con- (A) would be incompatible with the pur-
sert the following: sistent with this subtitle and the Western poses of the Wildlife Refuge;
‘‘(B) Construction or installation of protec- Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat (B) would jeopardize public health or safe-
tive devices (including replacement of func- Conservation Plan, of lands that are owned ty; or
tionally obsolete protective devices) at rail- by such State, subdivision, or other person (C) must be limited due to emergency
way-highway crossings.’’. and located within the boundaries of the circumstances.
AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. CALVERT OF Wildlife Refuge; AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. COHEN OF
CALIFORNIA (2) to promote public awareness of the nat- TENNESSEE
At the end of title II of division L, add the ural resources of the Western Riverside Page 499, after line 22, insert the following:
following: County Multiple Species Habitat Conserva-
SEC. 1632. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON
tion Plan Area; or NATIONAL DUI REPORTING.
Subtitle A—Western Riverside County (3) to encourage public participation in the
Wildlife Refuge. conservation of those resources. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General
of the United States shall conduct a study on
SEC. 82501. ESTABLISHMENT. SEC. 82506. ACQUISITION AND TRANSFERS OF
LANDS AND WATERS FOR WILDLIFE the reporting of alcohol-impaired driving ar-
The Secretary of the Interior (in this sub- REFUGE. rest and citation results into Federal data-
title referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), acting (a) ACQUISITIONS.—The Secretary shall ac- bases to facilitate the widespread identifica-
through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, quire by donation, purchase with appro- tion of repeat impaired driving offenders.
shall establish as a national wildlife refuge priated funds, or exchange the lands and (b) INCLUSIONS.—The study conducted
the lands, waters, and interests therein ac- water, or interest therein (including con- under subsection (a) shall include a detailed
quired under section 82504. The national servation easements), within the boundaries assessment of—
wildlife refuge shall be known as the Western of the Wildlife Refuge, except that the lands, (1) the extent to which State and local
Riverside County National Wildlife Refuge water, and interests therein owned by the criminal justice agencies are reporting alco-
(in this subtitle referred to as the ‘‘Wildlife State of California and its political subdivi- hol-impaired driving arrest and citation re-
Refuge’’). sions may be acquired only by donation. sults into Federal databases;
SEC. 82502. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Wildlife (b) TRANSFERS.— (2) barriers on the Federal, State, and local
Refuge shall be— (1) IN GENERAL.—The head of any Federal levels to the reporting of alcohol-impaired
(1) to conserve, manage, and restore wild- department or agency, including any agency driving arrest and citation results into Fed-
life habitats for the benefit of present and fu- within the Department of the Interior, that eral databases, as well as barriers to the use
ture generations of Americans; has jurisdiction of any Federal property lo- of those systems by criminal justice agen-
(2) to conserve species listed as threatened cated within the boundaries of the Wildlife cies;
or endangered under the Endangered Species Refuge as described by this subtitle shall, (3) Federal, State, and local resources
Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) or the Cali- not later than 1 year after the date of the en- available to improve the reporting of alco-
fornia Endangered Species Act (California actment of this Act, submit to the Secretary hol-impaired driving arrest and citation re-
Fish and Game Code 2050-2068), or which is a an assessment of the suitability of such sults into Federal databases;
covered species under the Western Riverside property for inclusion in the Wildlife Refuge. (4) recommendations for policies and pro-
County Multiple Species Habitat Conserva- (2) ASSESSMENT.—Any assessment under grams to be carried out by the National
tion Plan; paragraph (1) shall include— Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and
(3) to support the recovery and protection (A) parcel descriptions and best existing (5) recommendations for programs and
grant funding to be authorized by Congress.
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of threatened and endangered species under land surveys for such property;
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. (B) a list of existing special reservations, (c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after
1531 et seq.); and designations, or purposes of the property; the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp-
(4) to provide for wildlife habitat (C) a list of all known or suspected haz- troller General of the United States shall
connectivity and migratory corridors within ardous substance contamination of such submit to the appropriate committees of
the Western Riverside County Multiple Spe- property, and any facilities, surface water, Congress a report on the results of the study
cies Habitat Conservation Plan Area. or groundwater on such property; conducted under subsection (a).
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AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. CRAWFORD the District of Columbia fish and wildlife de- greatest conservation need and the habitat
OF ARKANSAS partment, fish and wildlife departments of of such species.
Page 607, line 7, strike ‘‘Section’’ and in- territories, or to regional associations of fish ‘‘(5) MINIMUM REQUIRED SPENDING FOR EN-
sert ‘‘(b) SPECIAL RULE.—Section’’. and wildlife departments (or any group com- DANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY.—Not less than
Page 607, after line 6, insert the following: posed of more than 1 such entity). an average of 15 percent over a 5-year period
(a) CERTIFICATION.—Section 5323(u)(4) of ‘‘(B) PURPOSE.—Such grants shall be pro- of amounts apportioned to a State, territory,
title 49, United States Code, is amended— vided for the purpose of catalyzing innova- or the District of Columbia from the Sub-
(1) in the heading of subparagraph (A) by tion of techniques, tools, strategies, or col- account shall be used for purposes described
striking ‘‘RAIL’’; and laborative partnerships that accelerate, ex- in paragraph (4)(C). The Secretary may re-
(2) by adding at the end the following: pand, or replicate effective and measurable duce the minimum requirement of a State,
‘‘(C) NONRAIL ROLLING STOCK.—Notwith- recovery efforts for species of greatest con- territory, or the District of Columbia on an
standing subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5), servation need and species listed under the annual basis if the Secretary determines
as a condition of financial assistance made Endangered Species Act of 1973 (15 U.S.C. that the State, territory, or the District of
available in a fiscal year under section 5339, 1531 et seq.) and the habitats of such species. Columbia is meeting the conservation and
a recipient shall certify in that fiscal year ‘‘(C) REVIEW COMMITTEE.—The Secretary recovery needs of all species described in
that the recipient will not award any con- shall appoint a review committee comprised paragraph (4)(C).
tract or subcontract for the procurement of of— ‘‘(6) PUBLIC ACCESS TO PRIVATE LANDS NOT
rolling stock for use in public transportation ‘‘(i) a State Director from each regional as- REQUIRED.—Funds apportioned from the Sub-
sociation of State fish and wildlife depart-
with a rolling stock manufacturer described account shall not be conditioned upon the
ments;
in paragraph (1).’’. provision of public access to private lands,
‘‘(ii) the head of a department responsible
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. CUELLAR OF waters, or holdings.
for fish and wildlife management in a terri-
TEXAS ‘‘(7) REQUIREMENTS FOR MATCHING FUNDS.—
tory; and
Page 499, after line 22, insert the fol- ‘‘(A) For the purposes of the non-Federal
‘‘(iii) four individuals representing four dif-
fund matching requirement for a wildlife
lowing:2 ferent nonprofit organizations each of which
conservation or restoration program or
SEC. 1632. FUTURE INTERSTATE DESIGNATION is actively participating in carrying out
AND OPERATION. wildlife conservation restoration activities project funded by the Subaccount, a State,
using funds apportioned from the Sub- territory, or the District of Columbia may
Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal Sur-
account. use as matching non-Federal funds—
face Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is
‘‘(D) SUPPORT FROM UNITED STATES FISH ‘‘(i) funds from Federal agencies other than
amended by inserting ‘‘subclauses (I)
AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.—The United States
the Department of the Interior and the De-
through (IX) of subsection (c)(38)(A)(i), sub-
Fish and Wildlife Service shall provide any partment of Agriculture;
section (c)(38)(A)(iv),’’ after ‘‘subsection
personnel or administrative support services ‘‘(ii) donated private lands and waters, in-
(c)(37),’’.
necessary for such Committee to carry out cluding privately owned easements;
AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MRS. DINGELL ‘‘(iii) in circumstances described in sub-
its responsibilities under this Act.
OF MICHIGAN paragraph (B), revenue generated through
‘‘(E) EVALUATION.—Such committee shall
At the end of title III of division L, add the evaluate each proposal submitted under this the sale of State hunting and fishing li-
following: paragraph and recommend projects for fund- censes; and
CHAPTER 4—lll ing. The committee shall give preference to ‘‘(iv) other sources consistent with part 80
solutions that accelerate the recovery of spe- of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, in ef-
Subchapter A—Natural Infrastructure for
cies identified as priorities through regional fect on the date of enactment of the Recov-
Wildlife Conservation and Restoration
scientific assessments of species of greatest ering America’s Wildlife Act of 2019.
SEC. 83411. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(B) Revenue described in subparagraph
conservation need.
This subchapter may be cited as the ‘‘Re- ‘‘(4) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds apportioned (A)(iii) may only be used to fulfill the re-
covering America’s Wildlife Act’’. from the Subaccount— quirements of such non-Federal fund match-
SEC. 83412. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RES- ‘‘(A) shall be used to implement the Wild- ing requirement if—
TORATION SUBACCOUNT. life Conservation Strategy of a State, terri- ‘‘(i) no Federal funds apportioned to the
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the Pittman- tory, or the District of Columbia, as required State fish and wildlife department of such
Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 under 16 U.S.C. 669c(d), by carrying out, re- State from the Wildlife Restoration Program
U.S.C. 669b) is amended— vising, or enhancing existing wildlife and or the Sport Fish Restoration Program have
(1) in subsection (a), by striking habitat conservation and restoration pro- been reverted because of a failure to fulfill
‘‘$50,000,000 in fiscal year 2001’’ in paragraph grams and developing and implementing new such non-Federal fund matching requirement
(2) and inserting ‘‘$1,397,000,000 in fiscal years wildlife conservation, restoration, and nat- by such State during the previous 2 years;
2021 through 2025’’; and ural infrastructure resilience programs and and
(2) in subsection (c), by redesignating para- partnerships to recover and manage species ‘‘(ii) the project or program being funded
graphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (9) and (10); of greatest conservation need and the key benefits the habitat of a hunted or fished
and habitats and plant community types essen- species and a species of greatest conserva-
(3) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph tial to the conservation of those species as tion need.
(1) and inserting the following: determined by the appropriate State fish and ‘‘(C) No State, territory or the District of
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBACCOUNT.— wildlife department; Columbia shall be required to provide non-
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There is established in ‘‘(B) shall be used to develop, revise, and Federal matching funds for this program
the fund a subaccount to be known as the enhance the Wildlife Conservation Strategy through fiscal year 2025.
‘Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Sub- of a State, territory, or the District of Co- ‘‘(8) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the
account’ (referred to in this section as the lumbia, as may be required by this Act; following definitions apply:
‘Subaccount’). ‘‘(C) shall be used to assist in the recovery ‘‘(A) SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVATION
‘‘(B) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts in the Sub- of species found in the State, territory, or NEED.—The term ‘species of greatest con-
account shall be available upon appropria- the District of Columbia that are listed as servation need’ may be fauna or flora, and
tion, for each fiscal year, for apportionment endangered species, threatened species, can- may include terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and
in accordance with this Act. didate species or species proposed for listing, invertebrate species that are of low popu-
‘‘(C) DEPOSITS INTO SUBACCOUNT.—For fis- or species petitioned for listing under the lation, declining, rare, or facing threats and
cal years 2021 through 2025, the Secretary of Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. in need of conservation attention, as deter-
the Treasury shall transfer $1,300,000,000 1531 et seq.) or under State law; mined by each State fish and wildlife depart-
upon appropriation from the general fund of ‘‘(D) may be used for wildlife conservation ment, with respect to funds apportioned to
the treasury each fiscal year to the fund for education and wildlife-associated recreation such State.
deposit in the Subaccount. projects and infrastructure, especially in his- ‘‘(B) PARTNERSHIPS.—The term ‘partner-
‘‘(2) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Amounts torically underserved communities; ships’ may include, but are not limited to,
transferred to the Subaccount shall supple- ‘‘(E) may be used to manage a species of collaborative efforts with Federal agencies,
ment, but not replace, existing funds avail- greatest conservation need whose range is State agencies, local agencies, Indian Tribes,
able to the States from— shared with another State, territory, Indian nonprofit organizations, academic institu-
‘‘(A) the funds distributed pursuant to the Tribe, or foreign government and for the tions, industry groups, and private individ-
Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act conservation of the habitat of such species; uals to implement a State’s Wildlife Con-
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(16 U.S.C. 777 et seq.); and ‘‘(F) may be used to manage, control, and servation Strategy.
‘‘(B) the fund. prevent invasive species, disease, and other ‘‘(C) TERRITORY AND TERRITORIES.—The
‘‘(3) INNOVATION GRANTS.— risks to species of greatest conservation terms ‘territory’ and ‘territories’ mean the
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall dis- need; and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, Amer-
tribute 10 percent of funds from the Sub- ‘‘(G) may be used for law enforcement ac- ican Samoa, the Commonwealth of the
account through a competitive grant pro- tivities that are directly related to the pro- Northern Mariana Islands, and the United
gram to State fish and wildlife departments, tection and conservation of a species of States Virgin Islands.
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‘‘(D) WILDLIFE.—The term ‘wildlife’ means covering America’s Wildlife Act of 2019 and (1) ACCOUNT.—The term ‘‘Account’’ means
any species of wild, freeranging fauna, in- every three years thereafter, each State fish the Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Res-
cluding fish, and also any fauna in captive and wildlife department shall submit a toration Account established by subsection
breeding programs the object of which is to three-year work plan and budget for imple- (c)(1).
reintroduce individuals of a depleted indige- menting its Wildlife Conservation Strategy (2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’
nous species into previously occupied and a report describing the results derived has the meaning given such term in section
range.’’. from activities accomplished under para- 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu-
(b) ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF graph (4) during the previous three years cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.—Section 4 of the Pitt- to— (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
man-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 ‘‘(1) the Committee on Environment and means the Secretary of the Interior.
U.S.C. 669c) is amended— Public Works of the Senate; (4) TRIBAL SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVA-
(1) by redesignating the second subsection ‘‘(2) the Committee on Natural Resources TION NEED.—The term ‘‘Tribal species of
(c), relating to the apportionment of the of the House of Representatives; and greatest conservation need’’ means any spe-
Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Ac- ‘‘(3) the United States Fish and Wildlife cies identified by an Indian Tribe as requir-
count, and subsection (d) as subsections (d) Service.’’. ing conservation management because of de-
and (e) respectively; SEC. 83413. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. clining population, habitat loss, or other
(2) in subsection (d), as redesignated— threats, or because of their biological or cul-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 2 of the Pittman-
(A) in paragraph (1)— tural importance to such Tribe.
Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘to the (5) WILDLIFE.—The term ‘‘wildlife’’
U.S.C. 669a) is amended—
District of Columbia and to the Common- means—
wealth of Puerto Rico, each’’ and inserting (1) by striking paragraph (5);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (A) any species of wild flora or fauna in-
‘‘To the District of Columbia’’; cluding fish and marine mammals;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘to (9) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respec-
tively; and (B) flora or fauna in a captive breeding, re-
Guam’’ and inserting ‘‘To Guam’’; habilitation, and holding or quarantine pro-
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘not (3) in paragraph (6), as redesignated by
paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘Indian Tribes, gram, the object of which is to reintroduce
more than one-fourth of one percent’’ and in- individuals of a depleted indigenous species
serting ‘‘not less than one-third of one per- academic institutions,’’ before ‘‘wildlife con-
servation organizations’’. into previously occupied range or to main-
cent’’ tain a species for conservation purposes; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following: (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Pitt-
man-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 (C) does not include game farm animals.
‘‘(C) To the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, (b) TRIBAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND
a sum equal to not less than 1 percent there- U.S.C. 669a et seq.) is amended—
(1) in section 3— RESTORATION ACCOUNT.—
of.’’; (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), as redesignated— (A) in subsection (a)—
(i) by striking ‘‘(1) An amount equal to’’ Treasury an account to be known as the
(i) by amending clause (i) to read as fol- ‘‘Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restora-
lows: and inserting ‘‘An amount equal to’’; and
(ii) by striking paragraph (2); tion Account’’.
‘‘(i) one-half of which is based on the ratio (2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts in the Account
to which the land and water area of such (B) in subsection (c)—
(i) in paragraph (9), as redesignated by sec- shall be available for each fiscal year upon
State bears to the total land and water area appropriation for apportionment in accord-
of all such States;’’; tion 101(a)(1), by striking ‘‘or an Indian
tribe’’; and ance with this title.
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘two-thirds’’ (3) DEPOSITS.—For fiscal year 2021 through
and inserting ‘‘one-quarter’’; and (ii) in paragraph (10), as redesignated by
section 101(a)(1), by striking ‘‘Wildlife Con- 2025, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
(iii) by adding at the end the following: transfer $97,500,000 upon appropriation to the
‘‘(iii) one-quarter of which is based upon servation and Restoration Account’’ and in-
serting ‘‘Subaccount’’; and Account.
the ratio to which the number of species list- (c) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO INDIAN
ed as endangered or threatened under the (C) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘Wildlife
Conservation and Restoration Account’’ and TRIBES.—Each fiscal year, the Secretary of
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (15 U.S.C. the Treasury shall deposit funds into the Ac-
1531 et seq.) in such State bears to the total inserting ‘‘Subaccount’’;
count and distribute such funds through a
number of such species listed in all such (2) in section 4 (16 U.S.C. 669c)—
noncompetitive application process accord-
States.’’; (A) in subsection (d), as redesignated—
ing to guidelines, and criteria, and reporting
(C) by amending paragraph (2)(B) to read as (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘ACCOUNT’’
requirements determined by the Secretary of
follows: and inserting ‘‘SUBACCOUNT’’; and the Interior, acting through the Director of
‘‘(B) The amounts apportioned under this (ii) by striking ‘‘Account’’ each place it ap- the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in consultation
paragraph shall be adjusted equitably so that pears and inserting ‘‘Subaccount’’; and with Indian Tribes. Such funds shall remain
no such State, unless otherwise designated, (B) in subsection (e)(1), as redesignated, by available until expended.
shall be apportioned a sum which is less than striking ‘‘Account’’ and inserting ‘‘Sub- (d) WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBIL-
one percent or more than five percent of the account’’; and ITIES.—The distribution guidelines and cri-
amount available for apportionment under— (3) in section 8 (16 U.S.C. 669g), in sub- teria described in subsection (d) shall be
‘‘(i) paragraph (2)(A)(i) of this section; section (a), by striking ‘‘Account’’ and in- based, in part, upon Indian Tribes’ wildlife
‘‘(ii) paragraph (2)(A)(ii) of this section; serting ‘‘Subaccount’’. management responsibilities.
and SEC. 83414. SAVINGS CLAUSE. (e) USE OF FUNDS.—
‘‘(iii) the overall amount available for sec- The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restora- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in
tion (2)(A). tion Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.) is amended— paragraph (2), the Secretary may distribute
‘‘(C) States that include plants among (1) by redesignating section 13 as section funds from the Account to an Indian Tribe
their species of greatest conservation need 15; and for any of the following purposes:
and in the conservation planning and habitat (2) by inserting after section 12 the fol- (A) To develop, carry out, revise, or en-
prioritization efforts of their Wildlife Con- lowing: hance wildlife conservation and restoration
servation Strategy shall receive an addi- ‘‘SEC. 13. SAVINGS CLAUSE. programs to manage Tribal species of great-
tional 5 percent of their apportioned ‘‘Nothing in this Act shall be construed to est conservation need and the habitats of
amount.’’; enlarge or diminish the authority, jurisdic- such species as determined by the Indian
(D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘3 per- tion, or responsibility of a State to manage, Tribe.
cent’’ and inserting ‘‘1.85 percent’’; control, or regulate fish and wildlife under (B) To assist in the recovery of species list-
(3) by amending subsection (e)(4)(B), as re- the law and regulations of the State on lands ed as an endangered or threatened species
designated, to read as follows: and waters within the State, including on under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
‘‘(B) Not more than an average of 15 per- Federal lands and waters. U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
cent over a 5-year period of amounts appor- ‘‘SEC. 14. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION WITH RE-
(C) For wildlife conservation education and
tioned to each State under this section for a SPECT TO ALASKA. wildlife-associated recreation projects and
State’s wildlife conservation and restoration ‘‘If any conflict arises between any provi- infrastructure.
program may be used for wildlife conserva- sion of this Act and any provision of the (D) To manage a Tribal species of greatest
tion education and wildlife-associated recre- Alaska National Interest Lands Conserva- conservation need and the habitat of such
ation.’’; and tion Act (Public Law 46–487, 16 U.S.C. 3101 et species, the range of which may be shared
(4) by adding at the end following: seq.), then the provision in the Alaska Na- with a foreign country, State, or other In-
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‘‘(f) MINIMIZATION OF PLANNING AND RE- tional Interest Lands Conservation Act shall dian Tribe.
PORTING.—Nothing in this Act shall be inter- prevail.’’. (E) To manage, control, and prevent
preted to require a State to create a com- invasive species as well as diseases and other
Subchapter B—Natural Infrastructure for risks to wildlife.
prehensive strategy related to conservation
Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restoration (F) For law enforcement activities that are
education or outdoor recreation.
‘‘(g) ACCOUNTABILITY.—Not more than one SEC. 83421. INDIAN TRIBES. directly related to the protection and con-
year after the date of enactment of the Re- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— servation of wildlife.
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(G) To develop, revise, and implement com- study under this section every 2 years as tana, and the ‘‘Sidney Water Users Irrigation
prehensive wildlife conservation strategies part of the conditions and performance re- District’’ in Richland County, Montana, or
and plans for such Tribe. port, including— any successor to the Kinsey Irrigation Com-
(H) For the hiring and training of wildlife (1) progress in the accuracy of model pro- pany or Sidney Water Users Irrigation Dis-
conservation and restoration program staff. jections; trict, as irrigation pumping units of the Pro-
(2) CONDITIONS ON THE USE OF FUNDS.— (2) further recommendations for improve- gram for the purposes of wheeling, adminis-
(A) REQUIRED USE OF FUNDS.—In order to be ment; and tration, and payment of project use power.
eligible to receive funds under subsection (d), (3) further changes to guidance, regulation, (c) LIMITATION.—The quantity of power to
a Tribe’s application must include a proposal and procedures required for the Department be provided to the Kinsey Irrigation Com-
to use funds for at least one of the purposes of Transportation to adopt best practices. pany and the Sidney Water Users Irrigation
described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. GIANFORTE District (including any successor to the
paragraph (1). OF MONTANA Kinsey Irrigation Company or the Sidney
(B) IMPERILED SPECIES RECOVERY.—In dis- Page 1907, after line 24, insert the fol- Water Users Irrigation District) under sub-
tributing funds under this section, the Sec- lowing: section (b) may not exceed the maximum
retary shall distribute not less than 15 per- SEC. 81253. CONTINUED USE OF PICK-SLOAN MIS- quantity of power provided to the Kinsey Ir-
cent of the total funds distributed to pro- SOURI BASIN PROGRAM PROJECT rigation Company and the Sidney Water
posals to fund the recovery of a species, sub- USE POWER BY THE KINSEY IRRIGA- Users Irrigation District under the applica-
species, or distinct population segment list- TION COMPANY AND THE SIDNEY ble contract for electric service in effect on
WATER USERS IRRIGATION DIS- the date of enactment of this Act.
ed as a threatened species, endangered spe-
TRICT.
cies, or candidate species under the Endan- AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MISS
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
gered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN OF PUERTO RICO
(1) the Act of May 18, 1938 (52 Stat. 403,
seq.) or Tribal law. Page 1913, after line 18, insert the fol-
chapter 250; 16 U.S.C. 833 et seq.), authorized
(C) LIMITATION.—In distributing funds lowing:
the completion, maintenance, and operation
under this section, the Secretary shall dis- SEC. 81314. PUERTO RICO WATERSMART GRANTS
of the Fort Peck project;
tribute not more than 15 percent of all funds ELIGIBILITY.
(2) section 2 of that Act (52 Stat. 404, chap-
distributed under this section for the pur- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be
ter 250; 16 U.S.C. 833a) authorized and di-
pose described in paragraph (1)(C). cited as the ‘‘Puerto Rico WaterSMART
rected the Bureau of Reclamation—
(f) NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED.—No In- Grants Eligibility Act’’.
(A) to transmit and sell electric energy
dian Tribe shall be required to provide (b) WATERSMART GRANTS AND AGREE-
generated by the Fort Peck project; and
matching funds to be eligible to receive MENTS.—Section 9504 of the Omnibus Public
(B) ‘‘to interconnect the Fort Peck project
funds under this Act. Land Management Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C.
with either private or with other Federal
(g) PUBLIC ACCESS NOT REQUIRED.—Funds 10364) is amended in subsection (a)(2)(A)—
projects and publicly owned power systems
apportioned from the Tribal Wildlife Con- (1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘or’’;
now or hereafter constructed.’’;
servation and Restoration Account shall not (2) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ and in-
(3) section 9 of the Act of December 22, 1944
be conditioned upon the provision of public serting ‘‘or’’; and
(commonly known as the ‘‘Flood Control Act
or non-Tribal access to Tribal or private (3) by inserting after clause (iii), the fol-
of 1944’’) (58 Stat. 891, chapter 665)—
lands, waters, or holdings. lowing:
(h) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Of the funds (A) authorized the Missouri River Basin
Project, now known as the ‘‘Pick-Sloan Mis- ‘‘(iv) Puerto Rico; and’’.
deposited under subsection (c)(3) for each fis-
souri Basin Program’’ (referred to in this AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MISS
cal year, not more than 3 percent shall be
section as the ‘‘Program’’); GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN OF PUERTO RICO
used by the Secretary for administrative
costs. (B) approved the comprehensive plan for Page 797, after line 5, insert the following:
(i) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this Act the Program set forth in Senate Document SEC. 4310.
APPLICATION OF COMMERCIAL
shall be construed as modifying or abro- 191 and House Document 475, as revised and MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
gating a treaty with any Indian Tribe, or as coordinated by Senate Document 247, 78th (a) DEFINITION.—Section 31301(14) of title
enlarging or diminishing the authority, ju- Congress; 49, United States Code, is amended—
risdiction, or responsibility of an Indian (C) established a permanent administra- (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ and inserting a
Tribe to manage, control, or regulate wild- tion for the development of the Missouri comma; and
life. River Basin; and (2) by inserting ‘‘, and Puerto Rico’’ before
(D) incorporated the Fort Peck project as the period.
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. GARCÍA OF
part of the Program; (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Administrator
ILLINOIS
(4) in 1946, the Bureau of Reclamation en- of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin-
Page 389, line 25, insert ‘‘, and make rec- tered into project use power contracts to istration shall work with the Commonwealth
ommendations for developing and utilizing provide the Kinsey Irrigation Company and of Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance
transportation and traffic demand models the predecessor of the Sidney Water Users Ir- with chapter 313 of title 49, United States
with a demonstrated record of accuracy’’ be- rigation District electrical service under the Code, and regulations adopted under that
fore the period. authority of the Act of May 18, 1938 (52 Stat. chapter.
Page 390, line 13, insert ‘‘, including an 403, chapter 250; 16 U.S.C. 833 et seq.); (c) GRACE PERIOD.—Notwithstanding sec-
analysis of the level of accuracy of forecasts (5) since 1946, the Bureau of Reclamation tion 31311(a) of title 49, United States Code,
and possible reasons for large discrepancies’’ has approved 9 modifications to the project during a 5-year period beginning on the date
before the semicolon. use power contracts between the Bureau of of enactment of this Act, the Commonwealth
Page 392, after line 14, insert the following: Reclamation, the Kinsey Irrigation Com- of Puerto Rico shall not be subject to a with-
(5) WORKING WITH AFFECTED COMMUNITIES.— pany, and the Sidney Water Users Irrigation holding of an apportionment of funds under
In carrying out this section, the Secretary District; paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) of
shall consult with, and collect data and (6) the project use power contracts in effect title 23, United States Code, for failure to
input from, representatives of— on the date of enactment of this Act provide comply with any requirement under section
(A) the Department of Transportation; electric service to the Kinsey Irrigation 31311(a) of title 49, United States Code.
(B) State departments of transportation; Company and the Sidney Water Users Irriga- AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. GRAVES OF
(C) metropolitan planning organizations; tion District at the Program rate of 2.5 mills LOUISIANA
(D) local governments; per kilowatt-hour, including wheeling,
(E) providers of public transportation; On page 1975, line 16, after ‘‘fishing vessel’’
through 2020; and insert ‘‘or employ a fisherman that has been
(F) nonprofit entities related to transpor- (7) the Kinsey Irrigation Company and the
tation, including safety, cycling, disability, significantly impacted by unfair methods of
Sidney Water Users Irrigation District have competition or other actions from foreign
and equity groups; and reasonably relied on the authority of the Act
(G) any other stakeholders, as determined governments, as determined by the United
of May 18, 1938 (52 Stat. 403, chapter 250; 16 States Trade Representative, to supplant do-
by the Secretary. U.S.C. 833 et seq.), and the fact that the Bu-
Page 392, after line 24, insert the following: mestic seafood production or fish products;’’.
reau of Reclamation has treated the Kinsey
(d) UPDATE GUIDANCE AND REGULATIONS.— AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. GROTHMAN
Irrigation Company and the Sidney Water
The Secretary shall— OF WISCONSIN
Users Irrigation District as irrigation pump-
(1) update Department of Transportation ing units of the Program for more than 74 Page 1540, after line 17, insert the fol-
guidance and procedures to utilize best prac- years. lowing:
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tices documented throughout the Federal (b) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding any SEC. 33178. CONSIDERATION OF INVASIVE SPE-
program; and other provision of law and subject to sub- CIES.
(2) ensure that best practices included in section (c), the Secretary of the Interior Section 18 of the Federal Power Act (16
the report are incorporated into appropriate (acting through the Commissioner of Rec- U.S.C. 811) is amended by inserting ‘‘In pre-
regulations as such regulations are updated. lamation) shall continue to treat the irriga- scribing a fishway, the Secretary of Com-
(e) CONTINUING IMPROVEMENT.—The Sec- tion pumping units known as the ‘‘Kinsey Ir- merce or the Secretary of the Interior, as ap-
retary shall set out a process to repeat the rigation Company’’ in Custer County, Mon- propriate, shall consider the threat of
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invasive species.’’ before ‘‘The license appli- extent possible, including emissions from all (I) is captured directly from the ambient
cant and any party to the proceeding shall fossil fuel production, generation, delivery, air; and
be entitled to a determination on the and utilization. (II) is measured at the source of capture
record,’’. ‘‘(10) Preventing, predicting, monitoring, and verified at the point of disposal, injec-
AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS and mitigating the unintended leaking of tion, or utilization.
OF FLORIDA methane, carbon dioxide, and other fossil (ii) INCLUSION.—The term ‘‘qualified carbon
fuel-related emissions into the atmosphere. dioxide’’ includes the initial deposit of cap-
Page 198, line 12, strike the closing tured carbon dioxide used as a tertiary
‘‘(11) Reducing water use, improving water
quotation marks and the semicolon and in- injectant.
reuse, and minimizing the surface and sub-
sert the following: (iii) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘qualified car-
surface environmental impact of the devel-
‘‘(20) roads in rural areas that primarily bon dioxide’’ does not include carbon dioxide
opment of unconventional domestic oil and
serve to transport agricultural products that is recaptured, recycled, and reinjected
natural gas resources.
from a farm or ranch to a marketplace.’’; as part of the enhanced oil and natural gas
‘‘(12) Developing carbon removal and utili-
Page 205, strike lines 12 through 21 and in- recovery process.
zation technologies, products, and methods
sert the following: (B) QUALIFIED DIRECT AIR CAPTURE FACIL-
that result in net reductions in greenhouse
(8) in subsection (g)— ITY.—
gas emissions, including direct air capture
(A) in the heading by striking ‘‘5,000’’ and (i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause (ii), the
and storage and carbon use and reuse for
inserting ‘‘50,000’’; and term ‘‘qualified direct air capture facility’’
commercial application.’’.
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking subsection means any facility that—
(d)(1)(A)(ii) and all that follows through the (c) CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION TECH-
NOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.—
(I) uses carbon capture equipment to cap-
period at the end and inserting ‘‘clauses (iii) ture carbon dioxide directly from the ambi-
and (iv) of subsection (d)(1)(A) for each fiscal (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of En-
ergy shall establish a carbon capture and ent air; and
year may be obligated on roads functionally (II) captures more than 10,000 metric tons
classified as rural minor collectors or local utilization technology commercialization
program to significantly improve the effi- of qualified carbon dioxide annually.
roads or on critical rural freight corridors (ii) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘qualified direct
designated under section 167(e).’’. ciency, effectiveness, cost, and environ-
air capture facility’’ does not include any fa-
mental performance of fossil fuel-fired facili-
AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. KELLER OF cility that captures carbon dioxide—
ties.
PENNSYLVANIA (I) that is deliberately released from natu-
(2) INCLUSIONS.—The program shall include
Page 674, after line 2, insert the following: rally occurring subsurface springs; or
funding for—
(II) using natural photosynthesis.
SEC. 2806. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INNOVA- (A) front end engineering design studies for
TION. (2) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year
commercial demonstration projects for at
after the date of enactment of this section,
Section 5312(h)(2) of title 49, United States least 3 types of advanced carbon capture
the Secretary of Energy, in consultation
Code, is amended by striking subparagraph technology and at least 1 type of direct air
with the Administrator of the Environ-
(G). capture technology;
mental Protection Agency, shall establish a
AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. (B) commercial demonstration of advanced direct air capture prize program designed to
KRISHNAMOORTHI OF ILLINOIS carbon capture technology projects intended significantly reward development, dem-
to produce a standard design specification onstration, and deployment of direct air cap-
Page 731, line 22, strike ‘‘(B) and (C)’’ and
for up to 5 demonstrations of a particular ture technologies.
insert ‘‘(B), (C), and (D)’’.
technology type; (3) DIRECT AIR CAPTURE PRIZE PROGRAM.—
Page 732, after line 14, insert the following:
(C) commercial demonstration of direct air (A) AWARDS.—Under the prize program, the
‘‘(D) TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.—Notwith-
capture technology projects intended to Secretary shall provide financial awards in a
standing subparagraphs (B) and (C), a State
produce a standard design specification for competitive setting equally for each ton of
shall be allocated 25 percent of the amount
up to 5 demonstrations of a particular tech- qualified carbon dioxide captured by a quali-
calculated under subparagraph (A) if such
nology type; and fied direct air capture facility until appro-
State has enacted and is enforcing a law that
(D) commercialization projects of large- priated funds are expended. The prize per
prohibits a driver from viewing a personal
scale carbon dioxide storage sites in saline metric ton shall not exceed—
wireless communication device, except for
geological formations that are designed to (i) $180 for qualified carbon dioxide cap-
the purpose of navigation.’’.
accept at least 10,000,000 tons per year of car- tured and stored in saline storage forma-
AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. bon dioxide, including activities exploring, tions;
LOWENTHAL OF CALIFORNIA categorizing, and developing storage sites (ii) a lesser amount as determined by the
Page 934, after line 19, insert the following: and necessary pipeline infrastructure. Secretary for qualified carbon dioxide cap-
SEC. llll. UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC IDENTI- (3) FUNDING.— tured and stored in conjunction with en-
FIER. (A) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— hanced oil recovery operations; or
Not later than 2 years after the date of en- There are authorized to be appropriated for (iii) a lesser amount as determined by the
actment of this Act, the Secretary shall activities— Secretary for qualified carbon dioxide cap-
issue a final motor vehicle safety standard (i) under paragraph (2)(A), $100,000,000 for tured and utilized in any activity consistent
that requires a commercial motor vehicle each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, and with section 45Q(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue
manufactured after the effective date of such such sums as may be necessary for fiscal Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 45Q(f)(5)).
standard to be equipped with a universal years 2026 through 2030; (B) ADMINISTRATION.—
electronic vehicle identifier that— (ii) under paragraph (2)(B), $1,500,000,000 for (i) REQUIREMENTS.—Not later than 1 year
(1) identifies the vehicle to roadside inspec- each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, and after the date of enactment of this section,
tors for enforcement purposes; such sums as may be necessary for fiscal the Administrator, in consultation with the
(2) does not transmit personally identifi- years 2026 through 2030; Secretary, shall submit requirements for
able information regarding operators; and (iii) under paragraph (2)(C), $250,000,000 for qualifying metric tons of carbon dioxide. In
(3) does not create an undue cost burden each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, and carrying out this clause, the Administrator
for operators and carriers. such sums as may be necessary for fiscal shall develop specific requirements for—
AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY
years 2026 through 2030; and (I) the process of applying for prizes; and
OF WEST VIRGINIA
(iv) under paragraph (2)(D), $500,000,000 for (II) the demonstration of performance of
each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, and approved projects.
In division G, at the end of subtitle A of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal (ii) DETERMINATION.—For purposes of deter-
title III, add the following: years 2026 through 2030. mining the amount of metric tons of quali-
CHAPTER 10—CARBON CAPTURE (B) COST SHARING.—Federal grants under fied carbon dioxide eligible for prizes under
UTILIZATION AND STORAGE this section shall be limited as follows: clause (i), the amount shall be equal to the
SEC. 33191. SUPPORTING CARBON CAPTURE UTI- (i) For activities under paragraph (2)(A), net metric tons of carbon dioxide removal
LIZATION AND STORAGE. the Secretary shall provide not more than 80 demonstrated by the recipient, subject to the
(a) REPEAL OF CLEAN COAL POWER INITIA- percent of project funds. requirements set forth by the Administrator
TIVE.—Subtitle A of title IV of the Energy (ii) For activities under any of subpara- under such clause.
Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15961 et seq.) is graphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (2), the (C) SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT.—The Secretary
repealed. Secretary shall provide not more than 50 per- shall award prizes on an annual basis to
(b) FOSSIL ENERGY OBJECTIVES.—Section cent of project funds. qualified direct air capture facilities for met-
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961(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 (d) DIRECT AIR CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY PRIZE ric tons of qualified carbon dioxide captured
U.S.C. 16291(a)) is amended by adding at the PROGRAM.— and verified at the point of disposal, injec-
end the following: (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: tion, or utilization.
‘‘(8) Improving the conversion, use, and (A) QUALIFIED CARBON DIOXIDE.— (4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. (i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘qualified car- There are authorized to be appropriated to
‘‘(9) Lowering greenhouse gas emissions bon dioxide’’ means any carbon dioxide carry out this subsection $200,000,000 for the
across the fossil fuel cycle to the maximum that— period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, and
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$400,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2026 section (h), the Administrator use not more (b) CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
through 2030, to remain available until ex- than 20 percent to make grants to commu- ROAD.—
pended. nities with populations not greater than (1) CONSTRUCTION.—After the Secretary ac-
(e) INCREASED FUNDING FOR INJECTION WELL 10,000. quires the land pursuant to subsection (a),
PERMITTING.— ‘‘(c) COST-SHARE.—The non-Federal share of the Secretary shall construct on that land a
(1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the costs of an activity carried out using a paved road that is generally located over
For activities involved in the permitting by grant under subsection (b) shall be 25 per- Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert
the Administrator of the Environmental cent. Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, Cali-
Protection Agency of Class VI wells for the ‘‘(d) EXCEPTION.—The Administrator may fornia.
injection of carbon dioxide for the purpose of waive the cost-share requirement of sub- (2) MAINTENANCE.—The Secretary—
geologic sequestration in accordance with section (c) if the Administrator determines (A) shall maintain and manage the road
the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water such cost-share would be financially unrea- constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or
Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.) and regulations sonable due to a community’s ability to (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside
promulgated thereunder by the Adminis- comply with such cost-share requirement. County, California, to own, maintain and
trator on December 10, 2010 (75 Fed. Reg. ‘‘(e) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION.— manage the road constructed pursuant to
77230), there are authorized to be appro- ‘‘(1) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 30 days paragraph (1).
priated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 after the date of enactment of this section,
AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MR. SARBANES
through 2025, and such sums as may be nec- the Administrator shall issue guidance to
OF MARYLAND
essary for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. owners and operators of publicly owned
treatment works on how to apply for assist- Insert the following at the end of title III
(2) STATE PERMITTING PROGRAMS.—
ance. of division L:
(A) GRANTS.—The Administrator shall pro-
vide grants to States that receive program ‘‘(2) DECISION ON APPLICATIONS.—The Ad- CHAPTER 4—MISCELLANEOUS
approval for permitting Class VI wells for ministrator shall make a determination of SEC. 83501 REAUTHORIZATION OF CHESAPEAKE
the injection of carbon dioxide pursuant to whether to make a grant to an applicant BAY GATEWAYS AND WATERTRAILS
section 1422 of the Safe Drinking Water Act within 30 days of receipt of an application. In NETWORK.
(42 U.S.C. 300h–1), for the purpose of defray- the case that the Administrator determines Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Ini-
ing State expenses related to the establish- an application is deficient, the applicant tiative Act of 1998 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Pub-
ment and operation of such State permitting shall be advised of any such deficiencies and lic Law 105–312) is amended by striking
programs. provided the opportunity to resubmit the ap- ‘‘2019’’ and inserting ‘‘2025’’.
(B) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— plication. AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MR. SCOTT OF
For State grants described in subparagraph ‘‘(3) DISBURSEMENT.—A grant shall be made VIRGINIA
(A), there are authorized to be appropriated not later than 60 days after the date on
At the end of division H, add the following:
$50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 which the Administrator approves an appli-
SEC. 40002. DEFINITIONS.
through 2025, and such sums as may be nec- cation.
‘‘(f) COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICA.—The In this division:
essary for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. (1) CHESAPEAKE BAY AGREEMENTS.—The
requirements of section 608 shall apply to
AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. ROUDA OF term ‘‘Chesapeake Bay agreements’’ means
funds granted under this section.
CALIFORNIA ‘‘(g) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than the formal, voluntary agreements—
Page 1220, after line 11, insert the fol- 180 days after the date of enactment of this (A) executed to achieve the goal of restor-
lowing: subsection, and annually thereafter, the Ad- ing and protecting the Chesapeake Bay wa-
TITLE VI—OTHER MATTERS ministrator shall submit to Congress a re- tershed ecosystem and the living resources
SEC. 26001. SMART WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN- port describing projects funded under this of the Chesapeake Bay watershed ecosystem;
VESTMENT GRANTS. section, results in improving the resiliency and
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution of publicly owned treatment works, and rec- (B) signed by the Chesapeake Executive
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) is amend- ommendations to improve the achievement Council.
ed by adding at the end the following: of the program’s policy. For purposes of the (2) CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM.—The term
‘‘SEC. 222. SMART WASTEWATER INFRASTRUC- first report to Congress, the Administrator ‘‘Chesapeake Bay program’’ means the pro-
TURE TECHNOLOGY. shall report on the program’s implementa- gram directed by the Chesapeake Executive
‘‘(a) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United tion, including a description of projects ap- Council in accordance with the Chesapeake
States to support the modernization of the proved and those disapproved. In providing Bay agreements.
Nation’s publicly owned treatment works to such information, the Administrator shall (3) CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.—The term
maintain reliable and affordable water qual- detail the reasons that a project was not ‘‘Chesapeake Bay watershed’’ means the re-
ity infrastructure that addresses demand im- awarded assistance. gion that covers—
pacts, including resiliency to improve public ‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (A) the Chesapeake Bay;
health and natural resources. There is authorized to be appropriated (B) the portions of the States of Delaware,
‘‘(b) GRANTS.— $500,000,000 to carry out this section, to re- Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Vir-
‘‘(1) GRANTS TO TREATMENT WORKS.—The main available until expended.’’. ginia, and West Virginia that drain into the
Administrator shall make direct grants to AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ OF Chesapeake Bay; and
owners and operators of publicly owned CALIFORNIA (C) the District of Columbia.
treatment works for planning, design, con- After section 34105, insert the following: (4) CHESAPEAKE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.—The
struction, and operations training of— SEC. 34106. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE term ‘‘Chesapeake Executive Council’’
‘‘(A) intelligent wastewater collection sys- YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. means the council comprised of—
tems and stormwater management oper- (a) ACQUISITION OF LAND.— (A) the Governors of each of the States of
ations, including technologies that rely on— (1) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsyl-
‘‘(i) real-time monitoring, embedded intel- Health and Human Services, acting through vania, Virginia, and West Virginia;
ligence, and predictive maintenance capa- the Director of the Indian Health Service, is (B) the Mayor of the District of Columbia;
bilities that improve the energy efficiency, authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, (C) the Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Com-
reliability, and resiliency of wastewater the land in Hemet, California, upon which is mission; and
pumping systems; located a dirt road known as ‘‘Best Road’’, (D) the Administrator of the Environ-
‘‘(ii) real-time sensors that provide contin- beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage mental Protection Agency.
uous monitoring of wastewater collection Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and (5) CHESAPEAKE WILD PROGRAM.—The term
system water quality to support the optimi- extending to the junction of Best Road and ‘‘Chesapeake WILD program’’ means the
zation of stormwater and wastewater collec- Sage Road. nonregulatory program established by the
tion systems, with a priority for water qual- (2) COMPENSATION.—The Secretary shall Secretary under section 40003(a).
ity impacts; and pay fair market value for the land author- (6) GRANT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘grant pro-
‘‘(iii) the use of artificial intelligence and ized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair gram’’ means the Chesapeake Watershed In-
other intelligent optimization tools that re- market value shall be determined— vestments for Landscape Defense grant pro-
duce operational costs, including operational (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for gram established by the Secretary under sec-
costs relating to energy consumption and Federal Land Acquisitions; and tion 40004(a).
chemical treatment; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Sec- (7) RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACTIV-
‘‘(B) innovative and alternative combined retary and the owners of the land to be ac- ITY.—The term ‘‘restoration and protection
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sewer and stormwater control projects, in- quired. activity’’ means an activity carried out for
cluding groundwater banking, that rely upon (3) ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.—In addition to the the conservation, stewardship, and enhance-
real-time data acquisition to support pre- land referred to in paragraph (1), the Sec- ment of habitat for fish and wildlife—
dictive aquifer recharge through water reuse retary is authorized to acquire, from willing (A) to preserve and improve ecosystems
and stormwater management capabilities. sellers, land or interests in land as reason- and ecological processes on which the fish
‘‘(2) RURAL COMMUNITIES SET-ASIDE.—Of ably necessary to construct and maintain and wildlife depend; and
amounts appropriated pursuant to sub- the road as required by subsection (b). (B) for use and enjoyment by the public.
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(8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (A) the Administrator of the Environ- after, the Secretary shall submit to Congress
means the Secretary of the Interior, acting mental Protection Agency; a report describing the implementation of
through the Director of the United States (B) the Administrator of the National Oce- sections 40002 through 40006 of this Act, in-
Fish and Wildlife Service. anic and Atmospheric Administration; cluding a description of each project that has
SEC. 40003. PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT. (C) the Chief of the Natural Resources Con- received funding under this Act.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 servation Service; SEC. 40006.
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
days after the date of enactment of this Act, (D) the Chief of Engineers; TIONS.
the Secretary shall establish a nonregula- (E) the Director of the United States Geo- (a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to
tory program, to be known as the ‘‘Chesa- logical Survey; be appropriated such sums as are necessary
peake Watershed Investments for Landscape (F) the Secretary of Transportation; to carry out sections 40002 through 40006 of
Defense program’’. (G) the Chief of the Forest Service; and this Act.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Chesa- (H) the head of any other applicable agen- (b) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Funds
peake WILD program include— cy; made available under subsection (a) shall
(1) coordinating restoration and protection (2) the Governors of each of the States of supplement, and not supplant, funding for
activities among Federal, State, local, and Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsyl- other activities conducted by the Secretary
regional entities and conservation partners vania, Virginia, and West Virginia and the in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed; Mayor of the District of Columbia; AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MR. WALBERG
(2) engaging other agencies and organiza- (3) fish and wildlife joint venture partner- OF MICHIGAN
tions to build a broader range of partner sup- ships; and
port, capacity, and potential funding for Page 718, line 15, strike ‘‘race and eth-
(4) other public agencies and organizations
projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; nicity’’ and insert ‘‘race, ethnicity, and
with authority for the planning and imple-
(3) carrying out coordinated restoration mode of transportation’’.
mentation of conservation strategies in the
and protection activities, and providing for Chesapeake Bay watershed. AMENDMENT NO. 26 OFFERED BY MR. WALDEN OF
technical assistance, throughout the Chesa- OREGON
SEC. 40004. GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSIST-
peake Bay watershed— ANCE. Page 157, after line 23, insert the following:
(A) to sustain and enhance restoration and
(a) CHESAPEAKE WILD GRANT PROGRAM.—To SEC. 1118. FEDERAL GRANTS FOR PEDESTRIAN
protection activities;
the extent that funds are made available to AND BIKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS.
(B) to improve and maintain water quality
carry out this section, the Secretary shall (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any pro-
to support fish and wildlife, habitats of fish
establish and carry out, as part of the Chesa- vision of title 23, United States Code, or any
and wildlife, and drinking water for people;
peake WILD program, a voluntary grant and regulation issued by the Secretary of Trans-
(C) to sustain and enhance water manage-
technical assistance program, to be known portation, section 129(a)(3) of such title shall
ment for volume and flood damage mitiga-
as the ‘‘Chesapeake Watershed Investments not apply to a covered public authority that
tion improvements to benefit fish and wild-
for Landscape Defense grant program’’, to receives funding under such title for pedes-
life habitat;
provide competitive matching grants of trian and bike safety improvements.
(D) to improve opportunities for public ac-
varying amounts and technical assistance to (b) NO TOLL.—A covered public authority
cess and recreation in the Chesapeake Bay
eligible entities described in subsection (b) may not charge a toll, fee, or other levy for
watershed consistent with the ecological
to carry out activities described in section use of such improvements.
needs of fish and wildlife habitat;
40003(b). (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—A covered public au-
(E) to facilitate strategic planning to
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—The following enti- thority shall be eligible for the exemption
maximize the resilience of natural eco-
ties are eligible to receive a grant and tech- under subsection (a) for 10 years after the
systems and habitats under changing water-
nical assistance under the grant program: date of enactment of this Act. Any such ex-
shed conditions;
(1) A State. emption granted shall remain in effect after
(F) to utilize green infrastructure or nat-
(2) The District of Columbia. the effective date described in this section.
ural infrastructure best management prac-
(3) A unit of local government. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the fol-
tices to enhance fish and wildlife habitat;
(4) A nonprofit organization. lowing definitions apply:
(G) to engage the public through outreach,
(5) An institution of higher education. (1) COVERED PUBLIC AUTHORITY.—The term
education, and citizen involvement to in-
(6) Any other entity that the Secretary de- ‘‘covered public authority’’ means a public
crease capacity and support for coordinated
termines to be appropriate in accordance authority with jurisdiction over a toll facil-
restoration and protection activities in the
with the criteria established under sub- ity located within both—
Chesapeake Bay watershed;
section (c). (A) a National Scenic Area; and
(H) to sustain and enhance vulnerable com-
(c) CRITERIA.—The Secretary, in consulta- (B) the National Trail System.
munities and fish and wildlife habitat;
tion with officials and entities described in (2) NATIONAL SCENIC AREA.—The term ‘‘Na-
(I) to conserve and restore fish, wildlife,
section 40003(d), shall establish criteria for tional Scenic Area’’ means an area of the Na-
and plant corridors; and
the grant program to help ensure that activi- tional Forest System federally designated as
(J) to increase scientific capacity to sup-
ties funded under this section— a National Scenic Area in recognition of the
port the planning, monitoring, and research
(1) accomplish 1 or more of the purposes outstanding natural, scenic, and recreational
activities necessary to carry out coordinated
described in section 40003(b); and values of the area.
restoration and protection activities.
(c) DUTIES.—In carrying out the Chesa- (2) advance the implementation of priority (3) NATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM.—The term
peake WILD program, the Secretary shall— actions or needs identified in the Chesapeake ‘‘National Trail System’’ means an area de-
(1) draw on existing plans for the Chesa- Bay watershed-wide strategy adopted under scribed in section 3 of the National Trails
peake Bay watershed, or portions of the section 40003(c)(2). System Act (16 U.S.C. 1242).
Chesapeake Bay watershed, including the (d) COST SHARING.— (4) PUBLIC AUTHORITY; TOLL FACILITY.—The
Chesapeake Bay agreements, and work in (1) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SHARE.— terms ‘‘public authority’’ and ‘‘toll facility’’
consultation with applicable management The Department of the Interior share of the have the meanings such terms would have if
entities, including Chesapeake Bay program cost of a project funded under the grant pro- such terms were included in chapter 1 of title
partners, such as the Federal Government, gram shall not exceed 50 percent of the total 23, United States Code.
State and local governments, the Chesa- cost of the project, as determined by the Sec- AMENDMENT NO. 27 OFFERED BY MR. WELCH OF
peake Bay Commission, and other regional retary. VERMONT
organizations, as appropriate, to identify, (2) NON-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
SHARE.—
In subtitle B of title III of division G,
prioritize, and implement restoration and strike subchapter A of chapter 1 and insert
protection activities within the Chesapeake (A) IN GENERAL.—The non-Department of
the Interior share of the cost of a project the following:
Bay watershed;
funded under the grant program may be pro- Subchapter A—HOPE for HOMES
(2) adopt a Chesapeake Bay watershed-wide
strategy that— vided in cash or in the form of an in-kind SEC. 33201. DEFINITIONS.
(A) supports the implementation of a contribution of services or materials. In this subchapter:
shared set of science-based restoration and (B) OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING.—Non-Depart- (1) CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION.—The term
protection activities developed in accordance ment of the Interior Federal funds may be ‘‘contractor certification’’ means an indus-
with paragraph (1); and used for not more than 25 percent of the try recognized certification that may be ob-
(B) targets cost-effective projects with total cost of a project funded under the grant tained by a residential contractor to advance
measurable results; and program. the expertise and education of the contractor
(e) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary may
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(3) establish the grant program in accord- in energy efficiency retrofits of residential
ance with section 40004. enter into an agreement to manage the grant buildings, including—
(d) COORDINATION.—In establishing the program with an organization that offers (A) a certification provided by—
Chesapeake WILD program, the Secretary grant management services. (i) the Building Performance Institute;
shall consult, as appropriate, with— SEC. 40005. REPORTING. (ii) the Air Conditioning Contractors of
(1) the heads of Federal agencies, includ- Not later than 180 days after the date of America;
ing— enactment of this Act, and annually there- (iii) the National Comfort Institute;
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(iv) the North American Technician Excel- (15) MODERATE INCOME.—The term ‘‘mod- teria for approval of a course for which a
lence; erate income’’ means, with respect to a credit, to be known as a HOPE training sup-
(v) RESNET; household, a household with an annual in- plemental credit, may be issued, including
(vi) the United States Green Building come that is less than 80 percent of the area that such course provides—
Council; or median income, as determined annually by (1) training related to—
(vii) Home Innovation Research Labs; and the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- (A) small business success, including man-
(B) any other certification the Secretary opment. agement, home energy efficiency software,
determines appropriate for purposes of the (16) PARTIAL SYSTEM REBATE.—The term or general accounting principles;
Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Pro- ‘‘partial system rebate’’ means a rebate pro- (B) the issuance of a home valuation cer-
gram. vided in accordance with section 33203A. tification;
(2) CONTRACTOR COMPANY.—The term ‘‘con- (17) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (C) the use of wifi-enabled technology in an
tractor company’’ means a company— means the Secretary of Energy. energy efficiency upgrade; or
(A) the business of which is to provide (18) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ includes— (D) understanding and being able to par-
services to residential building owners with (A) a State; ticipate in the Home Energy Savings Ret-
respect to HVAC systems, insulation, air (B) the District of Columbia; rofit Rebate Program; and
sealing, or other services that are approved (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (2) as the Secretary determines appro-
by the Secretary; (D) Guam; priate, an appropriate assessment of such
(B) that holds the licenses and insurance (E) American Samoa; training that may include a final exam, to be
(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern proctored on-site or through remote
required by the State in which the company
Mariana Islands; proctoring, or an in-person field exam.
provides services; and
(G) the United States Virgin Islands; and (c) EXISTING APPROVED COURSES.—The Sec-
(C) that provides services for which a par-
(H) any other territory or possession of the retary may approve a course that meets the
tial system rebate, measured performance
United States. applicable criteria established under this
rebate, or modeled performance rebate may
(19) STATE ENERGY OFFICE.—The term section that is approved by the applicable
be provided pursuant to the Home Energy
‘‘State energy office’’ means the office or State energy office or relevant State agency
Savings Retrofit Rebate Program.
agency of a State responsible for developing with oversight authority for residential en-
(3) ENERGY AUDIT.—The term ‘‘energy the State energy conservation plan for the
audit’’ means an inspection, survey, and ergy efficiency programs.
State under section 362 of the Energy Policy (d) IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING.—An
analysis of the energy use of a building, in- and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6322).
cluding the building envelope and HVAC sys- online course approved pursuant to this sec-
PART 1—HOPE TRAINING tion may be conducted in-person, but may
tem.
(4) HOME.—The term ‘‘home’’ means a resi- SEC. 33202. NOTICE FOR HOPE QUALIFICATION not be offered exclusively in-person.
TRAINING AND GRANTS. SEC. 33202B. HOPE QUALIFICATION.
dential dwelling unit in a building with no
more than 4 dwelling units that— Not later than 30 days after the date of en- (a) ISSUANCE OF CREDITS.—
actment of this Act, the Secretary, acting (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, or an enti-
(A) is located in the United States;
through the Director of the Building Tech- ty authorized by the Secretary pursuant to
(B) was constructed before the date of en-
nologies Office of the Department of Energy, paragraph (2), may issue—
actment of this Act; and
shall issue a notice that includes— (A) a HOPE training task credit to any in-
(C) is occupied at least 6 months out of the
(1) criteria established under section dividual that completes a course that meets
year.
33202A for approval by the Secretary of applicable criteria under section 33202A; and
(5) HOME ENERGY SAVINGS RETROFIT REBATE
courses for which credits may be issued for (B) a HOPE training supplemental credit
PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘Home Energy Savings
purposes of a HOPE Qualification; to any individual that completes a course
Retrofit Rebate Program’’ means the Home (2) a list of courses that meet such criteria
Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program es- that meets the applicable criteria under sec-
and are so approved; and
tablished under section 33203. tion 33202A.
(3) information on how individuals and en-
(6) HOMEOWNER.—The term ‘‘homeowner’’ (2) OTHER ENTITIES.—The Secretary may
tities may apply for grants under this part.
means the owner of an owner-occupied home authorize a State energy office imple-
SEC. 33202A. COURSE CRITERIA.
or a tenant-occupied home. menting an authorized program under sub-
(a) HOPE TRAINING TASK CREDIT.— section (b)(2), an organization described in
(7) HOME VALUATION CERTIFICATION.—The (1) CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall estab-
term ‘‘home valuation certification’’ means section 33202C(b), and any other entity the
lish criteria for approval of a course for
the following home assessments: Secretary determines appropriate, to issue
which a credit, to be known as a HOPE train-
(A) Home Energy Score. HOPE training credits in accordance with
ing task credit, may be issued, including
(B) PEARL Certification. paragraph (1).
that such course—
(C) National Green Building Standard. (b) HOPE QUALIFICATION.—
(A) is equivalent to at least 30 hours in
(D) LEED. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may certify
total course time;
(E) Any other assessment the Secretary de- that an individual has achieved a qualifica-
(B) is accredited by the Interstate Renew-
termines to be appropriate. tion, to be known as a HOPE Qualification,
able Energy Council or is determined to be
(8) HOPE QUALIFICATION.—The term ‘‘HOPE that indicates that the individual has re-
equivalent by the Secretary;
Qualification’’ means the qualification de- ceived at least 3 HOPE training credits, of
(C) is, with respect to a particular job,
scribed in section 33202B. which at least 2 shall be HOPE training task
aligned with the relevant National Renew-
(9) HOPE TRAINING CREDIT.—The term credits.
able Energy Laboratory Job Task Analysis,
‘‘HOPE training credit’’ means a HOPE (2) STATE PROGRAMS.—The Secretary may
or other credentialing program foundation
training task credit or a HOPE training sup- that helps identify the necessary core knowl- authorize a State energy office to implement
plemental credit. edge areas, critical work functions, or skills, a program to provide HOPE Qualifications in
(10) HOPE TRAINING TASK CREDIT.—The as approved by the Secretary; accordance with this part.
term ‘‘HOPE training task credit’’ means a (D) has established learning objectives; and SEC. 33202C. GRANTS.
credit described in section 33202A(a). (E) includes, as the Secretary determines (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, to
(11) HOPE TRAINING SUPPLEMENTAL CRED- appropriate, an appropriate assessment of the extent amounts are made available in ap-
IT.—The term ‘‘HOPE training supplemental such learning objectives that may include a propriations Acts for such purposes, provide
credit’’ means a credit described in section final exam, to be proctored on-site or grants to support the training of individuals
33202A(b). through remote proctoring, or an in-person toward the completion of a HOPE Qualifica-
(12) HVAC SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘HVAC sys- field exam. tion.
tem’’ means a system— (2) INCLUDED COURSES.—The Secretary shall (b) PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.—
(A) consisting of a heating component, a approve one or more courses that meet the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may pro-
ventilation component, and an air-condi- criteria described in paragraph (1) for train- vide a grant of up to $20,000 under this sec-
tioning component; and ing related to— tion to an organization to provide training
(B) which components may include central (A) contractor certification; online, including establishing, modifying, or
air conditioning, a heat pump, a furnace, a (B) energy auditing or assessment; maintaining the online systems, staff time,
boiler, a rooftop unit, and a window unit. (C) home energy systems (including HVAC and software and online program manage-
(13) MEASURED PERFORMANCE REBATE.—The systems); ment, through a course that meets the appli-
term ‘‘measured performance rebate’’ means (D) insulation installation and air leakage cable criteria established under section
a rebate provided in accordance with section control; 33202A.
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33203B and described in subsection (e) of that (E) health and safety regarding the instal- (2) CRITERIA.—In order to receive a grant
section. lation of energy efficiency measures or under this subsection, an organization shall
(14) MODELED PERFORMANCE REBATE.—The health and safety impacts associated with be—
term ‘‘modeled performance rebate’’ means a energy efficiency retrofits; and (A) a nonprofit organization;
rebate provided in accordance with section (F) indoor air quality. (B) an educational institution; or
33203B and described in subsection (d) of that (b) HOPE TRAINING SUPPLEMENTAL CREDIT (C) an organization that has experience
section. CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall establish cri- providing training to contractors that work
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with the weatherization assistance program TEM.—In order to qualify for a partial system (1) LIMITATION.—For each fiscal year, the
implemented under part A of title IV of the rebate described in subsection (a)(2)— Secretary may not use more than 50 percent
Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 (A) any HVAC system, heating component of the amounts made available to carry out
U.S.C. 6861 et seq.) or equivalent experience, of an HVAC system, or cooling component of this part to carry out this section.
as determined by the Secretary. an HVAC system installed shall be Energy (2) ALLOCATION.—The Secretary shall allo-
(3) ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS.—In addi- Star Most Efficient certified; cate amounts made available to carry out
tion to any grant provided under paragraph (B) installation of such an HVAC system, this section for partial system rebates
(1), the Secretary may provide an organiza- the heating component of an HVAC system, among the States using the same formula as
tion up to $5,000 for each additional course or the cooling component of an HVAC sys- is used to allocate funds for States under
for which a HOPE training credit may be tem, shall be completed in accordance with part D of title III of the Energy Policy and
issued that is offered by the organization. standards specified by the Secretary that are Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq.).
(c) CONTRACTOR COMPANY.—The Secretary at least as stringent as the applicable guide- SEC. 33203B. STATE ADMINISTERED REBATES.
may provide a grant under this section of lines of the Air Conditioning Contractors of (a) FUNDING.—In carrying out the Home
$1,000 per employee to a contractor company, America that are in effect on the date of en- Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program,
up to a maximum of $10,000, to reimburse the actment of this Act; and subject to the availability of appropria-
contractor company for training costs for (C) if ducts are present, replacement of an tions for such purpose, the Secretary shall
employees, and any home technology sup- HVAC system, the heating component of an provide grants to States to carry out pro-
port needed for an employee to receive train- HVAC system, or the cooling component of grams to provide rebates in accordance with
ing pursuant to this section. Grant funds an HVAC system shall include duct sealing; this section.
provided under this subsection may be used and (b) STATE PARTICIPATION.—
to support wages of employees during train- (D) the installation of insulation and air (1) PLAN.—In order to receive a grant under
ing. sealing shall occur within 6 months of the re- this section a State shall submit to the Sec-
(d) TRAINEES.—The Secretary may provide placement of the HVAC system, the heating retary an application that includes a plan to
a grant of up to $1,000 under this section to component of an HVAC system, or the cool- implement a State program that meets the
an individual who receives a HOPE Quali- ing component of an HVAC system. minimum criteria under subsection (c).
fication. (c) ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR CONTRAC- (2) APPROVAL.—Not later than 60 days after
(e) STATE ENERGY OFFICE.—The Secretary TORS.—In carrying out the Home Energy receipt of a completed application for a
may provide a grant under this section to a Savings Retrofit Rebate Program, the Sec- grant under this section, the Secretary shall
State energy office of up to $25,000 to imple- retary may provide a $250 payment to a con- either approve the application or provide to
ment an authorized program under section tractor per home for which— the applicant an explanation for denying the
33202B(b). (1) a partial system rebate is provided application.
SEC. 33202D. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- under this section for the installation of in- (c) MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR STATE PRO-
TIONS. sulation and air sealing, or installation of in- GRAMS.—Not later than 6 months after the
There is authorized to be appropriated to sulation and air sealing and replacement of date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
carry out this part $500,000,000 for the period an HVAC system, the heating component of shall establish and publish minimum criteria
of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, to remain an HVAC system, or the cooling component for a State program to meet to qualify for
available until expended. of an HVAC system, by the contractor; funding under this section, including—
PART 2—HOME ENERGY SAVINGS (2) the applicable homeowner has signed (1) that the State program be carried out
RETROFIT REBATE PROGRAM and submitted to the Secretary a release by the applicable State energy office or its
SEC. 33203. ESTABLISHMENT OF HOME ENERGY form made available pursuant to section designee;
SAVINGS RETROFIT REBATE PRO- 33203E(b) authorizing the contractor access (2) that a rebate be provided under a State
GRAM. to information in the utility bills of the program only for a home energy efficiency
The Secretary shall establish a program, homeowner; and retrofit that—
to be known as the Home Energy Savings (3) the contractor inputs, into the Depart- (A) is completed by a contractor who
Retrofit Rebate Program, to— ment of Energy’s Building Performance meets minimum training requirements and
(1) provide rebates in accordance with sec- Database— certification requirements set forth by the
tion 33203A; and (A) the energy usage for the home for the Secretary;
(2) provide grants to States to carry out 12 months preceding, and the 24 months fol- (B) includes installation of one or more
programs to provide rebates in accordance lowing, the installation of insulation and air home energy efficiency retrofit measures for
with section 33203B. sealing or installation of insulation and air a home that together are modeled to
SEC. 33203A. PARTIAL SYSTEM REBATES. sealing and replacement of an HVAC system, achieve, or are shown to achieve, a reduction
(a) AMOUNT OF REBATE.—In carrying out the heating component of an HVAC system, in home energy use of 20 percent or more
the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate or the cooling component of an HVAC sys- from the baseline energy use of the home;
Program, and subject to the availability of tem; (C) does not include installation of any
appropriations for such purpose, the Sec- (B) a description of such installation or in- measure that the Secretary determines does
retary shall provide a homeowner a rebate, stallation and replacement; and not improve the thermal energy performance
to be known as a partial system rebate, of, (C) the total cost to the homeowner for of the home, such as a pool pump, pool heat-
except as provided in section 33203C, up to— such installation or installation and replace- er, spa, or EV charger; and
(1) $800 for the purchase and installation of ment. (D) includes, after installation of the appli-
insulation and air sealing within a home of (d) PROCESS.— cable home energy efficiency retrofit meas-
the homeowner; and (1) FORMS; REBATE PROCESSING SYSTEM.— ures, a test-out procedure conducted in ac-
(2) $1,500 for the purchase and installation Not later than 90 days after the date of en- cordance with guidelines issued by the Sec-
of insulation and air sealing within a home actment of this Act, the Secretary, in con- retary of such measures to ensure—
of the homeowner and replacement of an sultation with the Secretary of the Treas- (i) the safe operation of all systems post
HVAC system, the heating component of an ury, shall— retrofit; and
HVAC system, or the cooling component of (A) develop and make available rebate (ii) that all improvements are included in,
an HVAC system, of such home. forms required to receive a partial system and have been installed according to—
(b) SPECIFICATIONS.— rebate under this section; (I) manufacturers installation specifica-
(1) COST.—The amount of a partial system (B) establish a Federal rebate processing tions; and
rebate provided under this section shall, ex- system which shall serve as a database and (II) all applicable State and local codes or
cept as provided in section 33203C, not exceed information technology system that will equivalent standards approved by the Sec-
30 percent of cost of the purchase and instal- allow homeowners to submit required rebate retary;
lation of insulation and air sealing under forms; and (3) that the State program utilize—
subsection (a)(1), or the purchase and instal- (C) establish a website that provides infor- (A) for purposes of modeled performance
lation of insulation and air sealing and re- mation on partial system rebates provided rebates, modeling software approved by the
placement of an HVAC system, the heating under this section, including how to deter- Secretary for determining and documenting
component of an HVAC system, or the cool- mine whether particular measures qualify the baseline energy use of a home and the re-
ing component of an HVAC system, under for a rebate under this section and how to re- ductions in home energy use resulting from
subsection (a)(2). Labor may be included in ceive such a rebate. the implementation of a home energy effi-
such cost but may not exceed— (2) SUBMISSION OF FORMS.—In order to re- ciency retrofit; and
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(A) in the case of a rebate under subsection ceive a partial system rebate under this sec- (B) for purposes of measured performance
(a)(1), 50 percent of such cost; and tion, a homeowner shall submit the required rebates, methods and procedures approved by
(B) in the case of a rebate under subsection rebate forms, and any other information the the Secretary for determining and docu-
(a)(2), 25 percent of such cost. Secretary determines appropriate, to the menting the baseline energy use of a home
(2) REPLACEMENT OF AN HVAC SYSTEM, THE Federal rebate processing system established and the reductions in home energy use re-
HEATING COMPONENT OF AN HVAC SYSTEM, OR pursuant to paragraph (1). sulting from the implementation of a home
THE COOLING COMPONENT OF AN HVAC SYS- (e) FUNDING.— energy efficiency retrofit, including methods
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and procedures for use of advanced metering vide a homeowner, contractor, or rebate percent of the applicable costs described in
infrastructure, weather-normalized data, and aggregator a rebate, to be known as a meas- section 33203B(d)(2)(A); and
open source standards, to measure such base- ured performance rebate, for a home energy (B) a measured performance rebate under
line energy use and such reductions in home efficiency retrofit that reduces home energy section 33203B provided shall be equal to 80
energy use; use by at least 20 percent as measured using percent of the applicable costs described in
(4) that the State program include imple- methods and procedures approved by the section 33203B(e)(2)(A).
mentation of a quality assurance program— Secretary. (c) MAXIMUM AMOUNTS.—For households of
(A) to ensure that home energy efficiency (2) AMOUNT.— homeowners that are certified pursuant to
retrofits are achieving the stated level of en- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sec- the procedures established under subsection
ergy savings, that efficiency measures were tion 33203C, and subject to subparagraph (B), (a) as moderate income the maximum
installed correctly, and that work is per- the amount of a measured performance re- amount—
formed in accordance with procedures devel- bate provided under a State program shall be (1) of a partial system rebate—
oped by the Secretary, including through equal to 50 percent of the cost, including the (A) under section 33203A(a)(1) for the pur-
quality-control inspections for a portion of cost of diagnostic procedures, labor, report- chase and installation of insulation and air
home energy efficiency retrofits completed ing, and energy measurement, of the applica- sealing within a home of the homeowner
by each applicable contractor; and ble home energy efficiency retrofit. shall be $1600; and
(B) under which a quality-control inspec- (B) LIMITATION.—Except as provided in sec- (B) under section 33203A(a)(2) for the pur-
tion of a home energy efficiency retrofit is tion 33203C, with respect to a home energy chase and installation of insulation and air
performed by a quality assurance provider efficiency retrofit that is measured as reduc- sealing within a home of the homeowner and
who— ing home energy use by— replacement of an HVAC system, the heating
(i) is independent of the contractor for (i) at least 20 percent, but less than 40 per- component of an HVAC system, or the cool-
such retrofit; and cent, the maximum amount of a measured ing component of an HVAC system, of such
(ii) will confirm that such contractor is a performance rebate shall be $2,000; and home, shall be $3,000;
contractor who meets minimum training re- (ii) at least 40 percent, the maximum (2) of a modeled performance rebate under
quirements and certification requirements amount of a measured performance rebate section 33203B for an energy audit and home
set forth by the Secretary; shall be $4,000. energy efficiency retrofit that is projected to
(5) that the State program include require- (f) COORDINATION OF REBATE AND EXISTING reduce home energy use as described in—
ments for a homeowner, contractor, or re- STATE-SPONSORED OR UTILITY-SPONSORED (A) section 33203B(d)(2)(B)(i) shall be $4,000;
bate aggregator to claim a rebate, including PROGRAMS.—A State that receives a grant and
that the homeowner, contractor, or rebate under this section is encouraged to work (B) section 33203B(d)(2)(B)(ii) shall be
aggregator submit any applicable forms ap- with State agencies, energy utilities, non- $8,000; and
proved by the Secretary to the State, includ- profits, and other entities— (3) of a measured performance rebate under
ing a copy of the certificate provided by the (1) to assist in marketing the availability section 33203B for a home energy efficiency
applicable contractor certifying projected or of the rebates under the applicable State retrofit that reduces home energy use as de-
measured reduction of home energy use; scribed in—
program;
(6) that the State program may include re- (B) section 33203B(e)(2)(B)(i) shall be $4,000;
(2) to coordinate with utility or State man-
quirements for an entity to be eligible to and
aged financing programs;
serve as a rebate aggregator to facilitate the (C) section 33203B(e)(2)(B)(ii) shall be $8,000.
(3) to assist in implementation of the ap-
delivery of rebates to homeowners or con- (d) OUTREACH.—The Secretary shall estab-
plicable State program, including installa-
tractors; lish procedures to—
tion of home energy efficiency retrofits; and
(7) that the State program include proce- (1) provide information to households of
(4) to coordinate with existing quality as-
dures for a homeowner to transfer the right homeowners that are certified pursuant to
surance programs.
to claim a rebate to the contractor per- the procedures established under subsection
forming the applicable home energy effi- (g) ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT.—
(a) as moderate income regarding other pro-
ciency retrofit or to a rebate aggregator that (1) REVIEW OF APPROVED MODELING SOFT-
grams and resources relating to assistance
WARE.—The Secretary shall, on an annual
works with the contractor; and for energy efficiency upgrades of homes, in-
(8) that the State program provide that a basis, list and review all modeling software
cluding the weatherization assistance pro-
homeowner, contractor, or rebate aggregator approved for use in determining and docu-
gram implemented under part A of title IV of
may claim more than one rebate under the menting the reductions in home energy use
the Energy Conservation and Production Act
State program, and may claim a rebate for purposes of modeled performance rebates
(42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.); and
under the State program after receiving a under subsection (d). In approving such mod-
(2) refer such households, as applicable, to
partial system rebate under section 33203A, eling software each year, the Secretary shall
such other programs and resources.
provided that no 2 rebates may be provided ensure that modeling software approved for a
SEC. 33203D. EVALUATION REPORTS TO CON-
with respect to a home using the same base- year will result in modeling of energy effi-
GRESS.
line energy use of such home. ciency gains for any type of home energy ef-
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years
(d) MODELED PERFORMANCE REBATES.— ficiency retrofit that is at least as substan-
after the date of enactment of this Act and
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out a State tial as the modeling of energy efficiency annually thereafter until the termination of
program under this section, a State may pro- gains for such type of home energy efficiency the Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate
vide a homeowner, contractor, or rebate retrofit using the modeling software ap- Program, the Secretary shall submit to Con-
aggregator a rebate, to be known as a mod- proved for the previous year. gress a report on the use of funds made avail-
eled performance rebate, for an energy audit (2) OVERSIGHT.—If the Secretary deter- able to carry out this part.
of a home and a home energy efficiency ret- mines that a State is not implementing a (b) CONTENTS.—Each report submitted
rofit that is projected, using modeling soft- State program that was approved pursuant under subsection (a) shall include—
ware approved by the Secretary, to reduce to subsection (b) and that meets the min- (1) how many home energy efficiency ret-
home energy use by at least 20 percent. imum criteria under subsection (c), the Sec- rofits have been completed during the pre-
(2) AMOUNT.— retary may, after providing the State a pe- vious year under the Home Energy Savings
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sec- riod of at least 90 days to meet such criteria, Retrofit Rebate Program;
tion 33203C, and subject to subparagraph (B), withhold grant funds under this section from (2) an estimate of how many jobs have been
the amount of a modeled performance rebate the State. created through the Home Energy Savings
provided under a State program shall be SEC. 33203C. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR MOD- Retrofit Rebate Program, directly and indi-
equal to 50 percent of the cost of the applica- ERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. rectly;
ble energy audit of a home and home energy (a) CERTIFICATIONS.—The Secretary shall (3) a description of what steps could be
efficiency retrofit, including the cost of diag- establish procedures for certifying that the taken to promote further deployment of en-
nostic procedures, labor, reporting, and mod- household of a homeowner is moderate in- ergy efficiency and renewable energy retro-
eling. come for purposes of this section. fits;
(B) LIMITATION.—Except as provided in sec- (b) PERCENTAGES.—Subject to subsection (4) a description of the quantity of
tion 33203C, with respect to an energy audit (c), for households of homeowners that are verifiable energy savings, homeowner energy
and home energy efficiency retrofit that is certified pursuant to the procedures estab- bill savings, and other benefits of the Home
projected to reduce home energy use by— lished under subsection (a) as moderate in- Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program;
(i) at least 20 percent, but less than 40 per- come the— (5) a description of any waste, fraud, or
cent, the maximum amount of a modeled (1) amount of a partial system rebate abuse with respect to funds made available
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performance rebate shall be $2,000; and under section 33203A shall not exceed 60 per- to carry out this part; and
(ii) at least 40 percent, the maximum cent of the applicable purchase and installa- (6) any other information the Secretary
amount of a modeled performance rebate tion costs described in section 33203A(b)(1); considers appropriate.
shall be $4,000. and SEC. 33203E. ADMINISTRATION.
(e) MEASURED PERFORMANCE REBATES.— (2) amount of— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out a State (A) a modeled performance rebate under vide such administrative and technical sup-
program under this section, a State may pro- section 33203B provided shall be equal to 80 port to contractors, rebate aggregators,
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States, and Indian Tribes as is necessary to Granting Puerto Rico the authority Mr. Speaker, I would point out that
carry out this part. to begin issuing commercial drivers’ li- all of these amendments are bipartisan
(b) INFORMATION COLLECTION.—The Sec- censes, as all States have the authority and two of them are solely Republican.
retary shall establish, and make available to
a homeowner, or the homeowner’s designated
to do; So, you know, the gentleman may have
representative, seeking a rebate under this Allowing certain Surface Transpor- general objections to the bill for other
part, release forms authorizing access by the tation Program funds to be used on reasons, as we discussed yesterday, the
Secretary, or a designated third-party rep- local roads, including farm-to-market emphasis on climate change, and other
resentative to information in the utility roads, in rural areas. There is a strong provisions of the bill for safe drinking
bills of the homeowner with appropriate pri- emphasis in this bill on rural areas; water, a substantial increase in waste-
vacy protections in place. Making grant funds available to water, and all that, but this en bloc
SEC. 33203F. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- States who ban any non-navigational
TIONS.
should be virtually non-controversial.
viewing of cellphones while driving; Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to
Requiring the Secretary of Transpor- gentleman from New York (Mr.
be appropriated to the Secretary to carry
out this part $1,200,000,000 for each of fiscal
tation, within 2 years of enactment, to SUOZZI).
years 2021 through 2025, to remain available issue a motor vehicle safety standard Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
until expended. for newly manufactured commercial support of the Moving Forward Act,
(b) TRIBAL ALLOCATION.—Of the amounts motor vehicles to be equipped with a expertly led by Chairman DEFAZIO.
made available pursuant to subsection (a) for universal electronic vehicle identifier This transformative $1.5 trillion in-
a fiscal year, the Secretary shall work with to identify the vehicle for the purposes frastructure investment, the largest in
Indian Tribes and use 2 percent of such of roadside inspections and enforce- our Nation’s history, would not only
amounts to carry out a program or programs
that as close as possible reflect the goals, re-
ment; help rebuild America’s decaying infra-
quirements, and provisions of this part, tak-
Requiring States that collect data on structure, not only stimulate our post-
ing into account any factors that the Sec- traffic stops as part of the racial coronavirus economy, not only create
retary determines to be appropriate. profiling grant program to include the solid middle class jobs, hopefully many
PART 3—GENERAL PROVISIONS data on the mode of transportation as- of them union jobs, but will also make
SEC. 33204. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL. sociated with the stop. the most significant investment in pro-
Notwithstanding the provisions of title 5, These are just a few. I look forward tecting our environment in a genera-
United States Code, regarding appointments to hearing further discussion on these tion.
in the competitive service and General amendments from the various spon- Investments here will combat cli-
Schedule classifications and pay rates, the sors. mate change, improve the resiliency of
Secretary may appoint such professional and Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues our shorelines, improve water quality
administrative personnel as the Secretary on both sides of the aisle for offering for many American communities, and
considers necessary to carry out this sub- these amendments to improve the Mov-
chapter. much, much more.
ing Forward Act. I urge adoption of the This bill also includes a provision of
SEC. 33204A. MAINTENANCE OF FUNDING.
Each State receiving Federal funds pursu-
amendment. mine, which incentivizes homeowners
ant to this subchapter shall provide reason- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in my district, and throughout the Na-
able assurances to the Secretary that it has my time. tion, to upgrade their antiquated septic
established policies and procedures designed Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- systems by reversing a wrong-headed
to ensure that Federal funds provided under er, I yield myself such time as I may IRS decision that requires homeowners
this subchapter will be used to supplement, consume. to pay income taxes on septic system
and not to supplant, State and local funds. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to improvement grants that they receive
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- en bloc E. from local governments, such as Suf-
ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- Of the 171 amendments in this bill, or
folk County in my district.
tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) and in this bloc that we are considering, it Admittedly, this is not a high-profile
the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. contains 27 individual amendments provision, but it will help homeowners
GRAVES) each will control 30 minutes. carefully selected and grouped by the financially and dramatically improve
The Chair recognizes the gentleman other side of the aisle with absolutely our environment by reducing the dev-
from Oregon. no input whatsoever from Republicans. astating impacts of nitrogen pollution.
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Unfortunately, this is par for the Over the past 25 years, as a former
myself such time as I may consume. course for the way the majority has mayor, county executive, and now a
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of managed its my-way-or-the-highway Member of this body, I have seen first-
these en bloc amendments which pro- bill. hand how reducing nitrogen has helped
vides consideration of 27 amendments These 27 amendments were picked so revitalize the Long Island Sound, our
sponsored by Members on both sides of the majority could falsely claim that national park. This can happen up and
the aisle. their bill includes bipartisan provi-
The amendments contained in this en down the coast of America.
sions, when in reality this bill is still Investments like these are critical
bloc amend various divisions of the nothing more than a partisan wish list. pieces in a comprehensive approach we
bill, and affect highways, transit, rail, Mr. Speaker, if a car is a lemon, put- must take to preserve and protect our
safety, water, natural resources, and ting a nice cup holder in it isn’t going environment. I encourage my col-
energy policy in the base bill. Some of to make me buy it. leagues to support the bill.
these amendments include: Regardless, we should at least have
A designation of a route through adequate time or an adequate amount b 1045
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- of time to consider and debate each of Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak-
bama, and Georgia as a future Inter- these amendments individually, be- er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentle-
state 14, and designation of a route cause, frankly, there are a number of woman from Puerto Rico (Miss
through Texas and New Mexico as fu- amendments in here that I do support. GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN).
ture Interstate 27; But this process has not been open. It Miss GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN of Puerto
Directing a study on the effective- should be open. But, instead, we have Rico. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen-
ness of suicide barriers on physical been dealt a poor hand from a stacked tleman for yielding.
structures other than bridges; deck. I rise to speak on my amendments 12
Clarifying that replacement of func- It would be an understatement to say and 13 included in the en bloc No. 4.
tionally obsolete warning devices are that I am disappointed by how the ma- Amendment 12 incorporates my bi-
eligible under the railway grade cross- jority is rushing this bill, which spends partisan bill, H.R. 6050, making Puerto
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ing program; $11⁄2 trillion of the taxpayers’ money Rico an eligible applicant for the Bu-
Clarifying that transportation de- through a sham legislative process. reau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART
mand data and modeling directed by Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Grants as well as its Drought Resil-
the bill must include an analysis of the my time. iency Project Grants.
level of accuracy of existing modeling Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield These programs provide Federal
tools; myself such time as I may consume. funding for water conservation
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projects, as well as projects that im- Building U.S. Infrastructure By tion and resilience projects must be
prove water management to increase Leveraging Demands for Skills, or part of the conversation.
resiliency to droughts. BUILDS, Act, to increase workforce di- Such investments not only create
Currently, Puerto Rico is the only versity in the transportation, infra- jobs, up to 33 created per $1 million of
territory and noncontiguous jurisdic- structure, and energy sectors. investment, but they make commu-
tion in the U.S. where these grants are My amendment includes language nities safer. They grow our outdoor
not available. from this bill to provide individuals recreation economy. And they help re-
Reliable water service is essential, who have historically faced barriers to cover at-risk wildlife populations.
particularly as we confront COVID–19 employment, especially women and This amendment will enable States,
and we are asking people to wash their people of color, with the support, serv- territories, and Tribes to complete
hands, and yet, in Puerto Rico we are ices, and training they need to succeed proactive collaborative on-the-ground
announcing rationing measures im- and to find better-paying jobs with pre- habitat restoration and the natural in-
pacting over 140,000 customers. Unfor- employment services, early employ- frastructure projects that will recover
tunately, as much as 59 percent of the ment support, and continuing employ- more than 12,000 wildlife, fish, and
water produced by the Puerto Rico Aq- ment services. plant species of the greatest conserva-
ueduct and Sewer Authority is lost I thank Chairman DEFAZIO and tion need.
through a deficient distribution sys- Chairman SCOTT for their support and This amendment is modeled after
tem. leadership. legislation that has more than 180 bi-
This situation is further complicated I urge my colleagues to support not partisan cosponsors, and it passed out
by our vulnerability to droughts. In only the en bloc amendments but the of the Natural Resources Committee
fact, per the U.S. Drought Monitor, underlying bill, as well. with a majority of both Republicans
77.48 percent of Puerto Rico is cur- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- and Democrats.
er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman I thank my colleagues, Representa-
rently under abnormally dry condi-
from Wisconsin (Mr. GROTHMAN). tives Fortenberry and Raskin for co-
tions. Approximately 59.84 percent of
Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I
the island is experiencing drought, leading this amendment, as well as ev-
thank the gentleman for yielding.
while 26.11 percent is facing a severe This amendment, which mirrors bi- erybody who helped get us here today,
drought. The Governor of Puerto Rico, partisan bill H.R. 380 is straight- including Speaker PELOSI, Leader
as I just told everybody here, has al- forward. It requires the Federal deci- HOYER, Whip CLYBURN, my dear friend,
ready announced water rationing meas- sion makers at the Department of the the chairman leading all of this, Chair-
ures impacting more than 140,000 cus- Interior to consider the threat of man MCGOVERN, Chairman GRIJALVA,
tomers. invasive species when installing the Natural Resources Committee
Given this reality, Congress should fishways. staff, and the entire RAWA coalition.
ensure Puerto Rico, just as Alaska and We all know that over time, the num- I urge my colleagues to support this
Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. terri- ber of dams in this country have de- en bloc and to support this bill. The
tories, is eligible for WaterSMART and creased. As the number of dams has de- country needs it.
Drought Resiliency Project Grants. creased, a benefit is a lot of times fish Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak-
My second amendment, amendment are able to swim upstream, spawn er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman
13, allows Puerto Rico to issue com- more, and improve the overall health from Nebraska (Mr. FORTENBERRY).
mercial driver’s licenses, or CDLs, and Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I
of our rivers.
makes the island eligible to receive However, there are times where there thank the gentleman for yielding, as
Commercial Driver’s License Improve- are some fish that are not so good, and well as Mr. DEFAZIO for his leadership
ment Grants. that is when we have invasive species. on this bill.
Requirements of CDL licensure pro- I have a big problem with that on the Mr. Speaker, the Recovering Amer-
mote increased skills, knowledge, and most significant river in the State of ica’s Wildlife Act, I believe, is the sin-
safety of those operating a commercial Wisconsin, the Wisconsin River. There gle most exciting policy development
motor vehicle to a well-established is a dam there, and they were talking in the conservation space in decades.
standard. about putting up a fishway, which, on As an amendment to today’s bill, we
This amendment provides Puerto the face of it, sounds nice. are doing three things here: We are
Rico a 5-year grace period to come into The problem is, below the dam we protecting ecosystems; we are enhanc-
CDL compliance and provides imme- have Asian carp; they are large fish, ing community; and we are supporting
diate eligibility for grants to expedite not native to Wisconsin. It would be recreation.
this process. devastating to the local fish. If they I also add my thanks to Representa-
I urge my colleagues to support this were ever able to work their way over tive DEBBIE DINGELL, who has been a
amendment in the en bloc package. the dam, they would not only pollute tremendous leader in this particular ef-
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the Wisconsin River, but the lakes fort, as well as JAMIE RASKIN, the Con-
minutes to the gentlewoman from Or- which feed into the Wisconsin River all gressman from Maryland, for joining
egon (Ms. BONAMICI). over northern Wisconsin could also be us.
Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I thank polluted. And it is even possible that Mr. Speaker, most Americans don’t
the gentleman for yielding. because there are areas that are kind know that the Federal Government re-
I rise today in support of the en bloc of dicey, they could even work their quires that States do wildlife manage-
amendments and the Moving Forward way into the Great Lakes and all the ment planning. This amendment funds
Act. way up the Saint Lawrence River. that Federal mandate in a more cre-
In the last few months, more than 47 I appreciate the fact that we have ative fashion, by connecting resource
million people in this country filed for considered this amendment. I hope it is extraction with prudent resource re-
unemployment. They need our support. adopted as part of the en bloc. covery, to help States improve their
The Moving Forward Act will help ad- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 plans and create a continuity of habi-
dress our Nation’s deteriorating infra- minutes to the gentlewoman from tat for multiuse opportunities within
structure and will help us transition to Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL). communities. That is why we have
a clean energy economy while creating Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I thank such a diverse group of persons sup-
high-quality, good-paying jobs. My the gentleman from Oregon for yield- porting this bill: Hunters and anglers
amendment will make meaningful in- ing. and birders and hikers and other wild-
vestments in our workforce through I rise in strong support of this en life enthusiasts, as well as those who
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registered apprenticeships and paid on- bloc, which includes an important bi- are involved in the burgeoning field of
the-job training programs to fill those partisan natural infrastructure amend- ecotourism.
jobs. ment that adds H.R. 3742, the Recov- Mr. Speaker, here is another benefit.
Last year, I worked with Congress- ering America’s Wildlife Act to H.R. 2. When something goes wrong, of course,
man MITCHELL, Senator KAINE, and When we talk about infrastructure, we tend to act. And in this regard, we
Senator PORTMAN to introduce the natural infrastructure, habitat restora- act through a very important law
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called the Endangered Species Act. But creasing traffic volume, time, or con- can’t control. There are diseases that
this amendment puts preventative gestion, all of which are bad for drivers take the lives of our kids that we are
measures in place, moving upstream and bad for the environment. just not equipped today to stop. But we
from the emergency room enactment We can and must make smarter in- have a duty to do everything that we
of the Endangered Species Act and vestments by using current data and can to ensure that parents don’t lose a
moving us from regulation and litiga- best practices, and that is what this bi- child when we can prevent it.
tion to collaboration and conservation, partisan amendment is all about. Fifty-three children died of heat-
which saves huge amounts of govern- It is endorsed by Transportation for stroke in cars last year. In most cases,
ment resources, societal resources, America, the Natural Resources De- parents—good parents—accidentally
while it also enhances our environ- fense Council, Environmental Law and leave their children in cars. In other
mental security. Policy Center, and the League of Con- cases, kids crawl into an empty car and
And while there are some structural servation Voters. then somehow can’t get out again.
difficulties with the overall bill from Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this Education alone cannot solve the
my perspective, nonetheless, this pro- en bloc. problem. Even the most attentive par-
vision is a winner. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- ents can become distracted and inad-
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 er, I reserve the balance of my time. vertently leave a child in the car.
minutes to the gentleman from Texas Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 I have talked to those parents. It is a
(Mr. CUELLAR). minutes to the gentleman from Illinois crushing experience, as you can imag-
Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I thank (Mr. SCHNEIDER). ine, one you never get over.
A simple sensor, an alert system,
Chairman DEFAZIO for yielding. I also b 1100
thank his staff for working very hard that would notify parents that they
Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise have left a child in their car can save
to put this bill together that will add today in strong support of H.R. 2, the
$1.5 billion to the $1 trillion that will lives.
Moving Forward Act. It is really past time for us to enact
be added for our highways and the in- At home we have seen firsthand the this crucial legislation. The heat of the
frastructure that we need. Thank you effects of our Nation’s aging and over- summer is really just beginning. Let’s
so much. burdened infrastructure in crumbling
I am pleased to offer this bipartisan get to it.
roads, inadequate public transit, and Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr.
amendment in order to designate the I– more frequent floods. DEFAZIO again for including this bill.
27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor as a future Today’s package is not simply about Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak-
interstate that starts in Laredo, the rebuilding our roads, bridges, and rail, er, I reserve the balance of my time.
largest inland port in the country. though it does all that. The Moving Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2
I thank JODEY ARRINGTON, BRIAN Forward Act is about making smart, minutes to the gentleman from Ten-
BABIN, LIZZIE FLETCHER, and BEN transformative investments in our fu- nessee (Mr. COHEN).
LUJÁN for all the work that they have ture: investing in rebuilding school in- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
done to get to this point. frastructure to help them safely re- strong support of H.R. 2 that Chairman
This designation will make Texas open; expanding internet access to un- DEFAZIO has helped craft and the en
and New Mexico eligible for increased derserved communities to close the bloc amendment which is being dis-
Federal funding to complete the I–27 digital divide; and creating millions of cussed now.
highway expansion project, creating good-paying jobs in the process, lifting Transportation is Memphis. Memphis
economic growth, jobs, and trade op- up entire communities. is blessed to be on the banks of the
portunities across those two states. I am particularly proud this legisla- greatest river in our country, the Mis-
The I–27 expansion would imme- tion has been designed with addressing sissippi, and fortunate to have Fred
diately grow the Texas GDP by $17.2 the climate crisis as a top priority. Smith born there, which brought the
billion and create 178,000 construction Climate change is an existential greatest air cargo company in the
jobs. It would also add 17,710 long-term threat. We see it in rising lake levels, world to Memphis, Federal Express.
employment opportunities in the new a record level in Lake Michigan. We That is our number one employer.
I–27 corridor. It would also make La- see it across the country in stronger This bill will help airports, invest-
redo the only port of entry that will storms and longer hurricane seasons, ments in airports, and create jobs,
have I–35, I–69, and I–27 as corridors, longer fire seasons, and disrupted grow- helping FedEx and helping Memphis. It
also. ing seasons. will invest in harbors—we have the
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in We have to act now. We have to re- fifth largest inland harbor in the coun-
the House to pass this bipartisan duce emissions. We have to build resil- try—with dredging. That is important
amendment that will help improve iency. for the Port of Memphis.
trade in south Texas, Texas, and across To that end, I am proud that this act We have five Class 1 railroads, and
New Mexico. includes two clean energy provisions I there are investments there, and that
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- have previously introduced to promote produces jobs and moves goods and
er, I reserve the balance of my time. electric vehicle charging stations and services.
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 incentivize waste heat to power We have two interstate systems and
minutes to the gentleman from Illinois projects. roads that need improvement. This bill
(Mr. GARCÍA), a member of the com- This comprehensive package is trans- will put money into roads and bridges
mittee. formative legislation that will ensure and create those jobs.
Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, our Nation’s infrastructure is built to It will further put money into
I rise in support of these en bloc ensure our success in the 21st century. broadband, which it is very important
amendments, which includes a bipar- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleague to to reach into the inner cities to give an
tisan amendment that I filed with Rep- join us in support of this important opportunity for young people, African
resentative GALLAGHER of Wisconsin. legislation. Americans in particular, to get access
Our amendment combats old prac- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- to the internet and all the information
tices like the performance metric now er, I reserve the balance of my time. that they need to have a good edu-
known as ‘‘level of service’’ that pro- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 cation and a good livelihood later on.
vides faster, wider roads with more minutes to the gentlewoman from Illi- This bill includes several priorities
lanes, rather than a holistic analysis nois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). that I have had, including a DUI law
that takes into account increased traf- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I that is part of this en bloc amendment
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fic, induced demand, or alternatives rise in strong support of the en bloc that will see to it that there is a study
like bike and transit access. amendment. I also rise to thank Chair- on why DUI convictions aren’t shared
Our amendment improves the exist- man DEFAZIO for including the Hot by States so that people who have mul-
ing travel demand study included in Cars Act in the base bill. tiple DUIs will be punished accordingly
H.R. 2 to examine ways we can prevent There are far too many ways that and save innocent potential victims
new projects from inadvertently in- parents can lose their children that we from the carnage of a DUI accident.
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It happened in Mississippi. A young the authority to improve and pave the going to get nothing accomplished; you
Memphis girl was killed by a multiple access road to give Tribal youth safe are not going to get any bill signed
offender, but nobody knew they were a and secure passage to this facility so into law. The only thing you are going
multiple offender because their convic- they can receive treatment and indi- to get out of this process is going to be
tions were not submitted to a central vidual counseling in a culturally appro- a press release, and that is it.
base. priate way that they need to reach This is a sham process, and dusting
This also incorporates the Complete their full potential. this massive bill with a few amend-
Streets Act that makes our planning Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman ments that Republicans support
more in keeping with the 21st century for his support of my amendment to doesn’t make it a bipartisan process or
for pedestrians and bicyclers and oth- improve the infrastructure of the In- a bipartisan product.
ers who use our roads in alternative dian Health Service facility in my dis- When the majority is ready to work
ways. trict and for his work on H.R. 2, the across the aisle on responsible legisla-
This is an excellent bill. I am proud Moving Forward Act. tion, we will continue to stand at the
to support it. It creates jobs. It is good Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- ready to work with them. But I can’t
for Memphis. It is good for America. er, I reserve the balance of my time. vote for this en bloc package, and I
Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 cannot vote for the underlying bill.
DEFAZIO. There is no more important minutes to the gentlewoman from Mas- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance
bill than this. sachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY). of my time.
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield
er, I reserve the balance of my time. to offer an amendment to H.R. 2, the myself the balance of my time.
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Moving Forward Act, and thank my In response to that, I will revisit a
minutes to the gentlewoman from colleagues for their work on this legis- little bit of yesterday’s debate.
Washington (Ms. SCHRIER). lation. President Trump ran on the issue of
Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Our Nation’s transportation and in- infrastructure. President Trump met
the chairman for yielding to me. frastructure policies play a critical with us a year ago in March. We start-
The coronavirus pandemic has taken role in building healthy and safe com- ed out saying we needed $1 trillion to
a severe toll on our economy and has munities, but for far too long, they $1.3 trillion for infrastructure. He went
resulted in the permanent loss of have perpetuated many of our most en- to $1.9 trillion, and then he ended up at
countless jobs and highlighted the need trenched inequities. $2 trillion.
for broadband access for workers and My amendment would require us to We discussed and agreed on what
students. examine how our Nation’s transpor- would be in an infrastructure bill:
That is why the Moving Forward Act tation policies have impacted and tar- roads, bridges, highways, transit,
is so critical right now. It is a bold in- geted our most vulnerable. It is critical wastewater, drinking water, rail, and
frastructure package that will put that we understand how transportation broadband. All of those are part of this
America back to work, create new jobs, policies are criminalizing Black and package.
The total package is less than what
expand broadband access, and invest in Brown communities.
the President requested a year ago
schools and tomorrow’s clean energy Specifically, we have seen violent en-
March. He said $2 trillion. This is close
infrastructure. forcement of fare evasion policies and
to $1.5 trillion. Those components of
I am proud to have included two im- the discriminatory placement of speed
the bill are about $1 trillion. So, that
portant wins for Washington in this cameras and other surveillance tech-
would be very close to what he wanted.
package. nology in our lowest income commu-
My bill to fund the Legacy Roads and nities. b 1115
Trails Program will prioritize culvert Mr. Speaker, this is a moment of The other components have become
repairs and riparian habitat in Wash- reckoning. There is a multiracial, necessary because of COVID.
ington’s forests. multigenerational movement that, for I was talking to the chairman of Edu-
My amendment to ensure transit the last month, has been affirming that cation and Labor, and it has become
agencies in King and Pierce Counties Black lives matter, demanding an end clear that 50 percent of the schools in
have flexibility and predictability will to racist systems and policies that dis- America do not have HVAC systems
allow them to continue to serve riders proportionately criminalize our Black that can handle COVID—50 percent. A
during this public health crisis. and Brown neighbors. lot of these schools are pretty darn de-
Passing the Moving Forward Act now We have a mandate to center justice crepit. So we are investing a bunch of
is how we shore up our infrastructure, in all of our policymaking. Our trans- money to safely educate our kids.
set the stage for a clean energy future, portation policies are no exception. Mr. Speaker, my hometown, Spring-
and restore our economy and families’ Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to field, Oregon, a great place, people
financial security. support this amendment. have a great public spirit. We have
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I have no voted to bond ourselves several times
er, I reserve the balance of my time. further speakers on my side, and I am for new schools. We have a fabulous
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 prepared to close if the gentleman from new middle school, absolutely incred-
minutes to the gentleman from Cali- Missouri (Mr. GRAVES) is ready to ible. It has a very big trades depart-
fornia (Mr. RUIZ). close. ment, because not all kids are going on
Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- the high school track, and we need
port of this en bloc amendment, which er, I yield myself such time as I may more trades. We are going to need
includes my bill turned into an amend- consume. trades to implement our infrastructure
ment to authorize the construction of I rise in opposition to this en bloc bills. So we need to help.
an access road to the Desert Sage amendment, and I am, frankly, embar- I remember I went to a post-World
Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, Cali- rassed by the process. War II, brand-new elementary school.
fornia, in my district. I am willing to bet that everyone That school is still sitting there, and a
The Desert Sage Youth Wellness Cen- who sits on the Transportation and In- lot of these schools are not suitable for
ter is the only Indian Health Service frastructure Committee is proud of its children at this pandemic time.
youth treatment center in the entire track record of working across the It also includes money for housing.
State of California. The only way to aisle to get things done. That is the We have a housing crisis in most of
get to the facility, however, is by tra- proven track record for success for get- America. Certainly, on the coast; al-
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versing a dirt road that cracks in the ting bills actually signed into law, but though, of course, this administration
heat and washes out in the rain. that is not how our committee has op- cares nothing for the people who live
The Indian Health Service wasn’t erated during the process on this par- on the coast. But even in some of the
able to secure the right-of-way to pave ticular piece of legislation. middle of the country, there is a hous-
the access road, so my amendment If you choose to operate and move ing crisis. This bill begins to deal with
would give the Indian Health Service legislation in this manner, you are that.
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It also begins to deal with our abso- So you can raise concerns about the meet such requirements as the Secretary
lutely decrepit public housing. That is overall process and the overall bill, but shall establish to ensure that any entity re-
Federal public housing, much of which this part is solid, and it should be ap- ceiving a grant has the capacity to acquire
and preserve housing affordability in such
is 50, 60 years old when the Federal proved by a large majority in the communities, including—
Government did things like this, and it House. (1) a nonprofit organization, including land
needs rehabilitation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance trusts;
So, yes, we have added a couple of of my time. (2) a public housing agency or other State
elements to this bill that weren’t dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time or local government agency;
cussed with the President, but they be- for debate has expired. (3) an Indian tribe (as such term is defined
came necessary because of COVID. Pursuant to the rule, the previous in section 4 of the Native American Housing
And also the Postal Service, which is question is ordered on the amendments Assistance and Self-Determination Act of
more essential today than ever. Trump en bloc offered by the gentleman from 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)) or an agency of an In-
hates it because Jeff Bezos has Ama- dian tribe;
Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). (4) a resident organization in which home-
zon, and he thinks Amazon is getting The question is on the amendments owners are members and have open and equal
subsidized by the Postal Service. Actu- en bloc offered by the gentleman from access to membership; or
ally, no, the Postal Service makes a Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). (5) such other entities as the Secretary de-
bunch of money by delivering Amazon The en bloc amendments were agreed termines will maintain housing affordability
packages, but it is difficult to pene- to. in manufactured housing communities.
trate. A motion to reconsider was laid on (c) USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS.—Amounts
So he wants to destroy the Postal the table. from a grant under this section may be used
Service, which will actually dispropor- only for—
AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 5 OFFERED BY MS.
(1) the acquisition and preservation of
tionately affect the people who voted WATERS OF CALIFORNIA
manufactured housing communities;
for him in red States, and particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now (2) such acquisition and preservation, to-
rural areas. They are getting their pre- in order to consider an amendment en gether with costs for making improvements
scriptions and other things delivered bloc consisting of amendments printed to common areas and community property
by the USPS. in part F of House Report 116–438. for acquired manufactured housing commu-
Now, rain, shine, night, day, COVID Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, as the nities; or
or not, the Postal Service is doing it, designee of the chair of the Committee (3) the demolition, removal, and replace-
doing it in 35-year-old delivery vehi- ment of dilapidated homes from a manufac-
on Transportation and Infrastructure
cles. They are decrepit and incredibly tured housing community.
and pursuant to House Resolution 1028, (d) PRESERVATION; AFFORDABILITY; OWNER-
expensive to maintain. This bill would I offer an amendment en bloc con- SHIP.—A grant under this section may be
help them buy a new fleet and would sisting of the amendments printed in made only if the Secretary determines that
help them to get through this crisis. part F of House Report 116–438. the grantee will enter into such binding
So, yes, there are some other things The SPEAKER pro tempore. The agreements as the Secretary considers suffi-
in this that were not in a traditional Clerk will designate the amendments cient to ensure that—
infrastructure bill. (1) the manufactured housing community
en bloc.
As far as the portion of the bill that acquired using such grant amounts—
Amendments en bloc No. 5 consisting (A) will be maintained as a manufactured
comes from our committee, the Presi- of amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
dent had seven infrastructure weeks, housing community for a period that begins
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, upon the making of such grant and has a du-
and we were promised numerous times 22, 23, 24, and 25, printed in part F of ration not shorter than 20 years;
that they were imminently going to House Report 116–438, offered by Ms. (B) will be managed in a manner that bene-
propose a bill. The only bill they ever WATERS of California: fits the residents and maintains their qual-
proposed would have shifted the entire AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. ADAMS OF ity of life for a period not shorter than 20
burden to the States and said: Oh, and NORTH CAROLINA years;
the private sector will take care of the (C) will, for a period not shorter than 20
Page 2147, after line 25, insert the following
rest of it. years, be subject to limitations on annual in-
new section:
There wasn’t a Republican I am creases in rents for lots for manufactured
SEC. 90114. EXAMINING LOAN MODIFICATIONS TO
aware of who even supported that stu- homes in such community either through
THE HBCU CAPITAL FINANCING
PROGRAM. resident control over increases or, if owned
pid proposal. That is it. by a party other than the residents, as the
But now we are told: Oh, they are on Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Edu- Secretary considers appropriate to ensure
the cusp again, $2 trillion coming soon. continued affordability and maintenance of
Well, we are trying to help them de- cation shall report to the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor of the House of Representa- the property, but not in any case annually to
liver here. exceed the percentage that is equal to the
tives and the Committee on Health, Edu-
We heard: Oh, Presidents don’t pro- percentage increase for the immediately pre-
cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate
pose these things. They don’t do these the results of an analysis to determine the ceding year in the Consumer Price Index for
things. potential benefits and costs of offering loan All Urban Consumers (CPI–U) plus 7 percent,
We are here on the anniversary of modifications under the HBCU Capital Fi- and such rents will comply with any applica-
JFK putting transit into transpor- nancing Program under part D of title III of ble State laws;
tation. We are here the day after the the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (D) will be owned by an entity described in
1066 et seq.) as described in the report enti- subsection (b) for a period not shorter than
anniversary of a Republican President, 20 years; and
Dwight David Eisenhower, signing the tled ‘‘Action Needed to Improve Participa-
tion in Education’s HBCU Capital Financing (E) has not been the primary beneficiary of
National Interstate and Defense High- a grant under this section during the pre-
Program’’ published by Government Ac-
ways Act and funding it with a trust countability Office in June 2018 (GAO–18– ceding 5 years; and
fund, which hasn’t been supplemented 455). (2) if in the determination of the Secretary
since 1993 because the Republicans the provisions of the agreement have not
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MRS. AXNE OF
have been in charge most of that time, been met, the grant shall be repaid.
IOWA (e) AMOUNT.—The amount of any grant
and they won’t raise the user fee. Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following under this section may not exceed the lesser
Their alternative bill, by the way, new section: of—
doesn’t raise the user fee. So they are SEC. 60016. GRANT PROGRAM FOR MANUFAC- (1) $1,000,000; or
about $120 billion out of whack with a TURED HOUSING PRESERVATION. (2) the amount that is equal to $20,000 mul-
bill that only increases highways by 10 (a) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of Housing tiplied by the number of manufactured home
percent, zeros out any increase in tran- and Urban Development shall establish a lots in the manufactured housing commu-
sit, and does nothing for rail. grant program under this section and, to the nity for which the grant is made.
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So, yes, this is a different product. extent amounts are made available pursuant (f) MATCHING FUNDS.—The Secretary shall
to subsection (j), make grants under such require a grantee of grant under this section
But this amendment—and I misspoke
program to eligible entities under subsection to provide non-Federal matching funds for
earlier. Eight of the amendments in (b) for acquiring and preserving manufac- use only for the same purposes for which the
this package are fully Republican tured housing communities. grant is used in an amount equal or exceed-
amendments; the others are bipartisan (b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—A grant under this ing the amount of the grant provided to the
amendments. section may be made only to entities that grantee. Such non-Federal matching funds
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may be provided by State, tribal, local, or (i) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- subparagraph (B) that provides academic
private resources and may be a grant or tion, the following definitions shall apply: curriculum and instruction related to tar-
loan, in cash or in-kind. (1) MANUFACTURED HOME.—The term ‘‘man- geted infrastructure industries.
(g) APPLICATIONS; SELECTION.— ufactured home’’ means a structure, trans- (B) ENTITIES.—An entity described in this
(1) APPLICATIONS.—The Secretary shall portable in one or more sections, that— subparagraph is as follows:
provide for eligible entities under subsection (A) in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or (i) An area career and technical education
(b) to apply for grants under this section, more in width and 40 body feet or more in school, early college high school, or high
and shall require such applications to con- length, or when erected on site is 320 square school providing career and technical edu-
tain such assurances as the Secretary may feet or more; cation programs of study.
require regarding the availability of match- (B) is built on a permanent chassis and de- (ii) An Indian Tribe, Tribal organization,
ing funds sufficient to comply with sub- signed to be used as a dwelling (with or with- or Tribal educational agency.
section (f) and any organizational documents out a permanent foundation when connected (iii) A minority-serving institution (as de-
regarding the manufactured housing commu- to required utilities) and includes plumbing, scribed in any of paragraphs (1) through (7)
nity for which the grant is made, as may be heating, air conditioning, and electrical sys- of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act
required by the State in which such commu- tems; and of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))).
nity is located. The Secretary shall accept (C) in the case of a structure manufactured (iv) A provider of adult education and lit-
applications on a rolling basis and approve after June 15, 1976, is certified as meeting the eracy activities under the Adult Education
or deny each application within 20 business Manufactured Home Construction and Safety and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et
days of receipt in order to facilitate market- Standards issued under the National Manu- seq.);
based transactions by an applicant. factured Housing Construction and Safety (v) A local agency administering plans
(2) SELECTION.—The Secretary shall estab- Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.) under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
lish criteria for selection of applicants to re- by the Department of Housing and Urban De- (29 U.S.C. 720 et seq.), other than section 112
ceive grants under this section, which cri- velopment and displays a label of such cer- or part C of that title (29 U.S.C. 732, 741);
teria shall— tification on the exterior of each transport- (vi) A related instruction provider for an
(A) give priority to grantees who would use able section. apprenticeship program.
such grant amounts to carry out activities Such term shall not include any self-pro- (vii) A public institution of higher edu-
under subsection (c) within areas having a pelled recreational vehicle. cation (as defined in section 101 of the Higher
high concentration of low-, very low-, or ex- (2) MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY.— Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
tremely low-income families (as such terms The term ‘‘manufactured housing commu- (viii) A provider included on the list of eli-
are defined in section 3(b) of the United nity’’ means a community comprised pri- gible providers of training services described
States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. marily of manufactured homes used pri- in section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation
1437a(b)); marily for residential purposes. and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3152(d)).
(B) give priority to grants for the benefit (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (ix) A consortium of entities described in
of communities that have not received a means the Secretary of Housing and Urban any of clauses (i) through (viii).
grant under this section during the pre- Development. (5) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible
ceding 10 years; and (j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
entity’’ means—
(C) ensure that not more than 40 percent of There is authorized to be appropriated for
(A) an industry or sector partnership;
grant funds for any fiscal year are awarded grants under this section $100,000,000 for each
(B) a State board or State workforce devel-
to entities identified in subsection (b)(5). of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, of which not
opment agency, or a local board or local
more than 5 percent may be used for admin-
(h) REPORTS.— istration and oversight. workforce development agency;
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sub- (k) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall (C) an eligible institution, or a consortium
mit a report annually regarding the grant issue any regulations necessary to carry out thereof;
program under this section to Committee on this section. (D) an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or
Financial Services of the House of Rep- AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. BONAMICI OF
Tribal educational agency;
resentatives and the Committee on Banking, OREGON
(E) a labor organization or joint-labor
Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, management organization; or
and shall make each such report publicly Page 1691, after line 10, insert the fol- (F) a qualified intermediary.
lowing:
available on the website of the Department (6) NONTRADITIONAL POPULATION.—The term
of Housing and Urban Development. The first TITLE I—NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS ‘‘nontraditional population’’ means a group
such report shall be made for the first fiscal PROGRAM. of individuals (such as a group of individuals
year in which any grants are made under At the end of division H, insert the fol- from the same gender or race) the members
this section and a report shall be made for lowing: of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of
each fiscal year in which a grantee is subject the individuals employed in a targeted infra-
to the requirements under subparagraph TITLE II—BUILDING U.S. INFRASTRUC- structure industry.
(d)(1)(A). TURE BY LEVERAGING DEMANDS FOR (7) QUALIFIED INTERMEDIARY.—
(2) CONTENTS.—Each such report shall in- SKILLS (BUILDS) (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘qualified
clude, for the fiscal year covered by the re- SEC. 40101. DEFINITIONS. intermediary’’ means an entity that dem-
port— (1) IN GENERAL.—In this title, except as onstrates an expertise—
(A) a description of the grants made under otherwise provided in this title, the terms (i) in engaging in the partnerships de-
the program, including identification of have the meanings given the terms in sec- scribed in subparagraph (B); and
what type of eligible entity under subsection tion 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Op- (ii) serving participants and employers of
(b) each grantee is; portunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). programs funded under this title by—
(B) for each manufactured home commu- (2) APPRENTICESHIP, APPRENTICESHIP PRO- (I) connecting employers to programs fund-
nity for which a grant under this section is GRAM.—The term ‘‘apprenticeship’’ or ‘‘ap- ed under this title;
made, identification of — prenticeship program’’ means an apprentice- (II) assisting in the design and implemen-
(i) the number of manufactured home units ship program registered under the Act of Au- tation of such programs, including cur-
in the community at the time of the grant; gust 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ‘‘Na- riculum development and delivery of instruc-
(ii) the lot rents in the community at such tional Apprenticeship Act’’; 50 Stat. 664, tion;
time; and chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), including (III) providing professional development
(iii) if a manufactured home community any requirement, standard, or rule promul- activities such as training to mentors;
was purchased using grant amounts, the pur- gated under such Act, as such requirement, (IV) connecting students or workers to pro-
chase price of the community; standard, or rule was in effect on December grams funded under this title;
(C) summary information identifying the 30, 2019. (V) developing and providing personalized
total applications received for grants under (3) CTE TERMS.—The terms ‘‘area career support for individuals participating in pro-
this section and total grant funding sought, and technical education school’’, ‘‘articula- grams funded under this title, including by
disaggregated by the types of eligible enti- tion agreement’’, ‘‘career guidance and aca- partnering with organizations to provide ac-
ties under subsection (b) of the applicants; demic counseling’’, ‘‘credit transfer agree- cess to or referrals for supportive services
and ment’’, ‘‘early college high school’’, ‘‘high and financial advising; or
(D) an analysis of the effectiveness of the school’’, ‘‘program of study’’, ‘‘Tribal edu- (VI) providing services, resources, and sup-
program, including identification of changes cational agency’’, and ‘‘work-based learning’’ ports for development, delivery, expansion,
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to the number of units and lot rents in com- have the meanings given the terms in sec- or improvement of programs funded under
munities for which a grant was made, any tion 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and this title.
significant upgrades made to the commu- Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. (B) REQUIRED PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying
nities, demographic changes in communities, 2302). out activities under this title, the qualified
and, if any community is sold during the pe- (4) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDER.— intermediary shall act in partnerships with—
riod covered under subsection (d), the sale (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘education and (i) industry or sector partnerships, includ-
price of the community. training provider’’ means an entity listed in ing establishing a new industry or sector
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partnership or expanding an existing indus- (ii) have demonstrated ability to meet apprenticeship program or a pre-apprentice-
try or sector partnership; the— ship program articulating to an apprentice-
(ii) partnerships among employers, joint (I) strategic objectives of the implementa- ship program;
labor-management organizations, labor orga- tion grant, contract or cooperative agree- (6) a description of the Federal and non-
nizations, community-based organizations, ment described in section 40103(b)(4); and Federal resources, available under provisions
State or local workforce development (II) meet or exceed the requirements of the of law other than this title, that will be le-
boards, education and training providers, so- evaluations and progress reports described in veraged in support of the partnerships and
cial service organizations, economic develop- section 40104(f). activities under this title; and
ment organizations, Indian Tribes or Tribal SEC. 40103. APPLICATION. (7) a description of how the eligible entity
organizations, or one-stop operators, or one- (a) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity desir- or the education and training provider in
stop partners, in the State workforce devel- ing a grant. contract, or cooperative agree- partnership with such eligible entity under
opment system; or ment under this title shall submit an appli- this title will establish or implement plans
(iii) partnerships among one or more of the cation to the Secretary at such time, in such to be included on the list of eligible pro-
entities described in clauses (i) and (ii). manner, and containing such information as viders of training services described in sec-
(8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ the Secretary may require, including the tion 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and
means the Secretary of Labor. contents described in subsection (b). Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3152(d)).
(9) TARGETED INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY.— (b) CONTENTS.—An application submitted SEC. 40104. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.
The term ‘‘targeted infrastructure industry’’ under this title shall contain, at a min- (a) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity receiv-
means an industry, including the transpor- imum— ing funds under this title shall carry out ac-
tation (including surface, transit, aviation, (1) a description of the entities engaged in tivities described this section to achieve the
maritime, or railway transportation), con- activities funded under the grant, includ- strategic objectives identified in the entity’s
struction, energy (including the deployment ing— application under section 40103, including the
of renewable and clean energy, energy effi- (A) evidence of the eligible entity’s capac- objectives described in subsection (b).
ciency, transmission, and battery storage), ity to carry out activities to achieve the (b) STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES.—The activities
information technology, or utilities indus- strategic objectives described in section to be carried out with the funds awarded
try) to be served by a grant, contract, or co- 40104(b); and under this title shall be designed to achieve
operative agreement under this title. (B) identification, and expected participa- strategic objectives, including the following:
SEC. 40102. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. tion and responsibilities of each key stake- (1) Recruiting key stakeholders (such as
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- holder in the targeted infrastructure indus- employers, labor organizations, local boards,
sultation with the Secretary of Transpor- try described in section 40104(b)(1) with and education and training providers, eco-
tation, the Secretary of Energy, the Sec- which the eligible entity will partner to nomic development agencies, and as applica-
retary of Commerce, the Secretary of Edu- carry out such activities; ble, qualified intermediaries) in the targeted
cation, and the Chief of Engineers and Com- (2) a description of the targeted infrastruc- infrastructure industry to establish or ex-
manding General of the Army Corps of Engi- ture industry to be served by the eligible en- pand industry and sector partnerships for
neers, shall award, on a competitive basis, tity with funds received under this title, and the purpose of—
grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements a description of how such industry was iden- (A) assisting the eligible entity in carrying
to eligible entities to plan and implement tified, including— out the activities described in subsection (a);
activities to achieve the strategic objectives (A) the quantitative data and evidence and
described in section 40104(b) with respect to a
that demonstrates the demand for employ- (B) convening with the eligible entity in a
targeted infrastructure industry identified in
ment in such industry in the geographic area collaborative structure that supports the
the application submitted under section
served by the eligible entity under this title; sharing of information and best practices for
40103 by such eligible entities.
(b) TYPES OF AWARDS.—A grant, contract, and supporting the development of a diverse
or cooperative agreement awarded under this (B) a description of the local, State, or fed- workforce to support the targeted infrastruc-
title may be in the form of— erally funded infrastructure projects with re- ture industry.
(1) an implementation grant, contract, or spect to which the eligible entity anticipates (2) Identifying the training needs of the
cooperative agreement, for entities seeking engaging the partners described in paragraph State or local area in the targeted infra-
an initial grant under this title; or (1)(B); structure industry, including—
(2) a renewal grant, contract, or coopera- (3) a description of the workers that will be (A) needs for skills critical to competitive-
tive agreement for entities that have already targeted or recruited by the eligible entity, ness and innovation in the industry;
received an implementation grant, contract, including— (B) needs of the apprenticeship programs
or cooperative agreement under this title. (A) how recruitment activities will target or other paid work-based learning programs
(c) DURATION.—Each grant awarded under nontraditional populations to improve the supported by the funds; and
this title shall be for a period not to exceed percentages of nontraditional populations (C) the needed establishment, expansion, or
3 years. employed in targeted infrastructure indus- revisions of career pathways and academic
(d) AMOUNT.—The amount of a grant, con- tries; and curriculum in the targeted infrastructure in-
tract, or cooperative agreement awarded (B) a description of potential barriers to dustries to establish talent pipelines for such
under this title may not exceed— employment for targeted workers, and a de- industry.
(1) for an implementation grant, contract, scription of strategies that will be used to (3) Identifying and quantifying any dispari-
or cooperative agreement, $2,500,000; and help workers overcome such barriers; ties or gaps in employment of nontraditional
(2) for a renewal grant, contract, or cooper- (4) a description of the strategic objectives populations in the targeted infrastructure
ative agreement, $1,500,000. described in section 40104(b) that the eligible industries and establishing or expanding
(e) AWARD BASIS.— entity intends to achieve concerning the tar- strategies to close such gaps.
(1) GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY.—The Secretary geted infrastructure industry and activities (4) Supporting the development of con-
shall award funds under this title in a man- to be carried out as described in section sortia of education and training providers re-
ner that ensures geographic diversity (such 40104, including— ceiving assistance under this title to align
as urban and rural distribution) in the areas (A) a timeline for progress towards achiev- curricula, recognized postsecondary creden-
in which activities will be carried out using ing such strategic objectives; tials, and programs to the targeted infra-
such funds. (B) a description of the manner in which structure industry needs and the credentials
(2) PRIORITY FOR AWARDS.—In awarding the eligible entity intends to make sustain- described in section 40103(b)(5), particularly
funds under this title, the Secretary shall able progress towards achieving such stra- for high-skill, high-wage or in-demand indus-
give priority to eligible entities that— tegic objectives; and try sectors or occupations related to the tar-
(A) in the case of awarding implementation (C) assurances the eligible entity will pro- geted infrastructure industry.
grants, contracts, or cooperative agree- vide performance measures for measuring (5) Providing information on activities car-
ments— progress towards achieving such strategic ried out with such funds to the State and
(i) demonstrate long-term sustainability of objectives, as described in section 40104(f); local board and the State agency carrying
a program or activity funded under this (5) a description of the recognized postsec- out the State program under the Wagner-
title; ondary credentials that the eligible entity Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.), including
(ii) will serve a high number or high per- proposes to prepare individuals participating staff of the agency that provide services
centage of nontraditional populations and in activities under this title for, which under such Act, to enable the State agency
individuals with barriers to employment; shall— to inform recipients of unemployment com-
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and (A) be nationally or regionally portable pensation or the employment and training
(iii) will provide a non-Federal share of the and stackable; opportunities that may be offered through
cost of the activities; and (B) be related to the targeted infrastruc- such activities.
(B) in the case of awarding renewal grants, ture industry that the eligible entity pro- (6) Establishing or expanding partnerships
contracts, or cooperative agreements— poses to support; and with employers in industry or sector part-
(i) meet the criteria established in sub- (C) be aligned to a career pathway and nerships to attract potential workers from a
paragraph (A); and work-based learning opportunity, such as an diverse jobseeker base, including individuals
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with barriers to employment and nontradi- tunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), or the Re- out this title, including the expenses of pro-
tional populations, by identifying any such habilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.); viding the technical assistance and oversight
barriers through analysis of the labor mar- (B) recipients of assistance through the activities under subsection (b).
ket data and recruitment strategies, and im- supplemental nutrition assistance program (b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; OVERSIGHT.—
plementing strategies to help such workers established under the Food and Nutrition The Secretary shall provide technical assist-
overcome such barriers and increase diver- Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); ance and oversight to assist the eligible enti-
sity in the targeted infrastructure indus- (C) recipients of assistance through the ties in applying for and administering grants
tries. program of block grants to States for tem- awarded under this title.
(c) PLANNING ACTIVITIES.—An eligible enti- porary assistance for needy families estab- SEC. 40106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
ty receiving a planning grant, contract, or lished under part A of title IV of the Social TIONS.
cooperative agreement under this title shall Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); There are authorized to be appropriated to
use not more than $250,000 of such funds to (D) individuals with a barrier to employ- carry out this title such sums as may be nec-
carry out planning activities during the first ment; or essary for fiscal year 2021 and each of the
year of the grant, contract, or agreement pe- (E) nontraditional populations in the tar- succeeding 4 fiscal years.
riod, which may include— geted infrastructure industry served by such SEC. 40107. SPECIAL RULE.
(1) establishing or expanding industry or funds.
sector partnerships described in subsection Any funds made available under this title
(e) PARTICIPANT SUPPORTS.—The eligible that are used to fund an apprenticeship or
(b)(1); entity receiving funds under this title shall
(2) conducting outreach to local labor orga- apprenticeship program shall only be used
use the grant funds to provide services to
nizations, employers, industry associations, for, or provided to, an apprenticeship or ap-
support the success of individuals partici-
education and training providers, economic prenticeship program that meets the defini-
pating in a program supported under this
development organizations, and qualified tion of such term in section 40101 of this
title, which shall include—
intermediaries, as applicable; title, including any funds awarded for the
(1) in coordination with the State or local
(3) recruiting individuals for participation purposes of grants, contracts, or cooperative
board—
in programs assisted with funds under this agreements, or the development, implemen-
(A) training services as described in sec-
title, including individuals with barriers to tation, or administration, of an apprentice-
tion 134(c)(3) of the Workforce Innovation
employment and nontraditional populations; ship or an apprenticeship program.
and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3));
(4) establishing or expanding paid work- (B) career services as described in section AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MS. BROWNLEY
based learning opportunities, including ap- 134(c)(2) of such Act; and OF CALIFORNIA
prenticeship programs or programs articu- (C) supportive services, such as child care Page 1658, after line 14, insert the fol-
lating to apprenticeship programs; and transportation; lowing:
(5) establishing or implementing plans for (2) providing access to necessary supplies, (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end
any education and training provider receiv- materials, technological devices, or required the following:
ing funding under this title to be included on equipment, attire, and other supports nec- ‘‘(3) The Secretary, in consultation with
the list of eligible providers of training serv- essary to participate in such programs or to the Administrator of General Services, shall
ices described in section 122(d) of the Work- start employment; ensure that in acquiring medium- and heavy-
force Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 (3) job placement assistance, including in duty vehicles for a Federal fleet, a Federal
U.S.C. 3152(d)); paid work-based learning opportunities entity shall acquire zero emission vehicles to
(6) establishing or implementing plans for which may include apprenticeship programs, the maximum extent feasible.’’;
awarding academic credit or providing for or employment at the completion of a pro- AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. CÁRDENAS
academic alignment towards credit path- gram provided by an education and training OF CALIFORNIA
ways for programs or programs of study as- provider;
sisted with funds under this title, including At the end of section 50002, add the fol-
(4) providing career awareness activities,
academic credit for industry recognized cre- lowing:
such as career guidance and academic coun-
dentials, competency-based education, work- (g) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
seling; and
based learning, or apprenticeship programs; Congress that, as the Postal Service replaces
(5) services to ensure individuals served by
(7) making available open, searchable, and or upgrades its fleet of delivery vehicles, the
funds under this title maintain employment
comparable information on the recognized Postal Service should take all reasonable
after the completion of a program funded
postsecondary credentials awarded under steps to ensure that its vehicles are equipped
under this title for at least 12 months, in-
such programs, including the related skills with climate control units to protect the
cluding through the continuation of services
or competencies and related employment health and safety of its mail carriers, espe-
described under paragraphs (1) through (4) as
and earnings outcomes; cially those working in areas of the country
applicable continuation of services described
(8) conducting an evaluation of workforce that are subject to extreme temperatures.
under paragraphs (1) through (4).
needs in the local area; or (f) EVALUATION AND PROGRESS REPORTS.— AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. COURTNEY
(9) career pathway and curriculum develop- Not later than 1 year after receiving a grant OF CONNECTICUT
ment or expansion, program establishment, under this title, and annually thereafter, the Page 1707, line 11, strike ‘‘or’’.
and acquiring equipment necessary to sup- eligible entity receiving the grant shall sub- Page 1707, after line 11, insert the fol-
port activities permitted under this section. mit a report to the Secretary and the Gov- lowing:
(d) EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT.—An eligible ernor of the State that the eligible entity (3) activities designed to preserve existing
entity receiving funds under this title shall serves, that— housing by remediation of iron sulfide or
use the grant funds to provide services to en- (1) describes the activities funded under other minerals causing housing degredation;
gage employers in efforts to achieve the stra- this title; or
tegic objectives identified in the partner- (2) evaluates the progress the eligible enti- Page 1707, line 12, strike ‘‘(3)’’ and insert
ship’s application under section 40103(b)(4), ty has made towards achieving the strategic ‘‘(4)’’.
such as— objectives identified under section
(1) navigating the registration process for AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. GALLEGO OF
40103(b)(4); and
a sponsor of an apprenticeship program; ARIZONA
(3) evaluates the levels of performance
(2) connecting the employer with an edu- achieved by the eligible entity for training Page 1232, after line 10, insert the following
cation and training provider, to support the participants with respect to the performance (and redesignate the succeeding paragraphs
development of curriculum for work-based indicators under section 116(b)(2)(A) of the accordingly):
learning opportunities, including the related Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (14) NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION.—The
instruction for apprenticeship programs; (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)) for all such workers, term ‘‘Native Hawaiian organization’’ means
(3) providing training to incumbent work- disaggregated by each population specified any organization—
ers to serve as trainers or mentors to indi- in section 3(24) of the Workforce Innovation (A) that serves the interests of Native Ha-
viduals participating in a work-based learn- and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(24)) and waiians;
ing program funded under this title; by race, ethnicity, sex, and age. (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in
(4) subsidizing the wages and benefits for (g) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—An eligible substantive and policymaking positions;
individuals participating in activities or pro- partnership may use not more than 5 percent (C) that has as a primary and stated pur-
grams funded under this title for a period of of the funds awarded through a grant, con- pose the provision of services to Native Ha-
not more than 6 months for employers dem- tract, or cooperative agreement under this waiians; and
onstrating financial need, including due to title for administrative expenses in carrying (D) that is recognized for having expertise
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COVID–19; and out this section. in Native Hawaiian affairs, digital
(5) recruiting for employment or participa- SEC. 40105. ADMINISTRATION BY THE SEC- connectivity, or access to broadband service.
tion in programs funded under this title, in- RETARY. Page 1243, after line 20, insert the fol-
cluding work-based learning programs, in- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may use lowing:
cluding— not more than 2 percent of the amount ap- (3) TRIBAL AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CONSULTA-
(A) individuals participating in programs propriated under section 40106 for each fiscal TION AND ENGAGEMENT.—In establishing the
under the Workforce Innovation and Oppor- year for administrative expenses to carry Program under paragraph (1), the Assistant
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Secretary shall conduct robust, interactive, costs of removing and replacing a lead-based broadband service in Federally-assisted
pre-decisional, transparent consultation water service pipe for a housing project. housing.
with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian or- (3) ASSURANCES.—The Secretary shall re- (b) CONTENTS.—The report required under
ganizations. quire each public housing agency and owner subsection (a) shall include—
Page 1269, line 5, strike ‘‘; and’’ and insert of other federally assisted housing receiving (1) an analysis of Federally-assisted hous-
a semicolon. a grant under this subsection for a housing ing units that have access to broadband serv-
Page 1269, after line 7, insert the following: project to make such assurances and enter ice and the number of such units that do not
(D) providing assistance specific to Indian into such agreements as the Secretary con- have access to broadband service,
Tribes, tribally designated entities, and Na- siders necessary to ensure that— disaggregated by State, county, and congres-
tive Hawaiian organizations, including— (A) the lead-based water service pipes for sional district, that includes geographic in-
(i) conducting annual outreach to Indian the project that will be removed and re- formation and any Federal agency respon-
Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations on placed using such grant amounts are identi- sible for such units;
the availability of technical assistance for fied; and (2) an analysis of which such units are not
applying for or otherwise participating in (B) all work to remove and replace such currently capable of supporting broadband
the Program; pipes is completed before the expiration of service deployment and would require retro-
(ii) providing technical assistance at the the 24-month period beginning upon the ini- fitting to support broadband service deploy-
request of any Indian Tribe, tribally des- tial availability to the agency or owner of ment, disaggregated by State, county, and
ignated entity, or Native Hawaiian organiza- such grant amounts. congressional district, that includes geo-
tion that is applying for or participating in (4) LIMITATION ON AMOUNTS.—The amount graphic information and any Federal agency
the Program in order to facilitate the fulfill- of grant under this subsection with respect responsible for such units;
ment of any applicable requirements in sub- to a housing project may not exceed the esti- (3) an analysis of the estimated costs and
sections (c) and (d); and timeframe necessary for retrofitting build-
mate of the Secretary of the full cost or re-
(iii) providing additional technical assist- ings to achieve 100 percent access to
moving and replacing the lead-based water
ance at the request of any Indian Tribe, trib-
service pipes for the project identified pursu- broadband service;
ally designated entity, or Native Hawaiian
ant to paragraph (3)(A). (4) an analysis of the challenges to more
organization that is applying for or partici-
(c) FINAL REPORT.—Upon the expiration of widespread deployment of broadband service,
pating in the Program to improve the devel-
the 6-year period beginning on the date of including the comparative markets dynam-
opment or implementation of a Digital Eq-
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary ics to expansion in rural areas and low-in-
uity plan, such as—
shall submit to the Congress a report identi- come urban areas, and the challenges to pur-
(I) assessing all Federal programs that are
fying the housing projects for which lead suing retrofits to achieve 100 percent access
available to assist the Indian Tribe, tribally
-based water service pipes were removed and to broadband service;
designated entity, or Native Hawaiian orga-
replaced using grants under subsection (b) (5) descriptions of lessons learned from pre-
nization in meeting the goals of a Digital Eq-
uity plan; and analyzing the effectiveness of the pro- vious retrofitting actions;
(II) identifying all applicable Federal, gram for such grants. (6) an evaluation of the ConnectHome pilot
State, and Tribal statutory provisions, regu- (d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this program of the Secretary of Housing and
lations, policies, and procedures that the As- sectionn, the following definitions shall Urban Development; and
sistant Secretary determines are necessary apply: (7) recommendations for Congress for
to adhere to for the deployment of broadband (1) HOUSING PROJECT.—The term ‘‘housing achieving 100 percent access to broadband
service; project’’ means a public housing project or a service in Federally-assisted housing.
(III) identifying obstacles to the deploy- project that is other federally assisted hous- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
ing. (1) BROADBAND SERVICE.—The term
ment of broadband service under a Digital
Equity plan, as well as potential solutions; (2) OTHER FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING.— ‘‘broadband service’’ has the meaning given
or The term ‘‘other federally assisted housing’’ the term ‘‘broadband internet access serv-
(IV) identifying activities that may be nec- has the meaning given the term ‘‘federally ice’’ in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Fed-
essary to the success of a Digital Equity assisted housing’’ in section 683 of the Hous- eral Regulations, or any successor regula-
plan, including digital literacy training, ing and Community Development Act of 1992 tion.
technical support, privacy and cybersecurity (42 U.S.C. 13641), except that such term does (2) FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING.—In this
expertise, and other end-user technology not include any public housing project de- section, the term ‘‘Federally-assisted hous-
needs; and scribed in paragraph (2)(A) of such section. ing’’ means any single-family or multifamily
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. GARCÍA OF
(3) LEAD-BASED WATER SERVICE PIPE.—The housing that is assisted under a program ad-
ILLINOIS
term ‘‘lead-based water service pipe’’ means, ministered by the Secretary of Housing and
with respect to a housing project, a pipe or Urban Development or the Secretary of Agri-
Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following
other conduit that— culture.
new section:
(A) is used to supply potable water for the SEC. 60016.
MASTER PLAN FOR BROADBAND
SEC. 60016. LEAD ABATEMENT FOR FAMILIES.
housing project from outside the project; and CONNECTIVITY IN FEDERALLY-AS-
(a) IDENTIFICATION OF LEAD WATER SERVICE SISTED HOUSING.
(B) does not satisfy the definition of ‘‘lead-
LINES.— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Housing
free’’ established under section 1417 of the
(1) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Housing and and Urban Development, in consultation
Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300g–6).
Urban Development, in consultation with with other relevant heads of Federal agen-
(4) PUBLIC HOUSING.—The term ‘‘public
public housing agencies, owners of other fed- cies, shall develop a master plan for achiev-
housing’’ has the meaning given such term
erally assisted housing, and the Adminis- ing retrofitting Federally-assisted housing
in section 3(b) of the United States Housing
trator of the Environmental Protection Ad- to support broadband service. The Secretary
Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)).
ministration shall, not later than the expira-
(5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ shall submit such plan to Congress not later
tion of the 24-month period beginning upon
means the Secretary of Housing and Urban than 18 months after the date of the enact-
the date of the enactment of this Act, under-
Development. ment of this Act.
take and complete a review of all public
(e) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary, after (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms
housing projects and all other federally as-
consultation with the Administrator of the ‘‘broadband service’’ and ‘‘Federally-assisted
sisted housing projects to identify any such
Environmental Protection Administration, housing’’ have the meanings given in section
projects for which the source of potable
may issue any regulations necessary to carry 60015.
water is a lead-based water service pipe or
pipes. out this section. AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MS. JAYAPAL
(2) REPORT.—Upon completion of the re- (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— OF WASHINGTON
view required under paragraph (1), the Sec- There is authorized to be appropriated for Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following
retary shall submit a report to the Congress grants under subsection (b)— new section:
setting forth the results of the review and (1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; SEC. 60016. UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUN-
identifying any projects for which the source (2) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and CIL ON HOMELESSNESS.
of potable water is a lead-based water service (3) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (a) REPEAL OF TERMINATION.—Title II of
pipe or pipes. AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
(b) GRANT AUTHORITY.— OF FLORIDA Act (42 U.S.C. 11311 et seq.) is amended—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may make At the end of division J, add the following: (1) by striking section 209 (42 U.S.C. 11319);
grants to public housing agencies and owners SEC. 60015. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON and
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of other federally assisted housing to cover HIGH-SPEED INTERNET (2) by redesignating sections 207 and 208 (42
the eligible costs of removing and replacing CONNECTIVITY IN FEDERALLY-AS- U.S.C. 11317, 11318) as sections 208 and 209, re-
lead-based water service pipes for housing SISTED HOUSING. spectively.
projects identified pursuant to the review (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year (b) FUNCTIONS.—Section 203 of the McKin-
under subsection (a). after the date of the enactment of this Act, ney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42
(2) ELIGIBLE COSTS.—Amounts from a grant the Comptroller General of the United States U.S.C. 11313) is amended—
under this subsection may be used only for shall submit to Congress a report on (1) in subsection (a)—
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(A) in paragraph (12), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(e) COUNCIL MEETINGS.—The Council shall ‘‘(5)(A) The term ‘population at higher risk
the end; meet regularly and not less often than once of homelessness’ means a group of persons
(B) in paragraph (13), by striking the pe- a year with the advisory board and shall pro- that is defined by a common characteristic
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; vide timely written responses to rec- and that has been found to experience home-
and ommendations, proposals, and concerns lessness, housing instability, or to be cost-
(C) by adding at the end the following new issued by the advisory board. burdened at a rate higher than that of the
paragraphs: ‘‘(f) CHAIRMAN.—The position of Chairman general public.
‘‘(14) rely on evidence-based practices; of the advisory board shall be filled by an in- ‘‘(B) Information that may be used in dem-
‘‘(15) identify and promote successful prac- dividual who is a current or former member onstrating such a higher rate includes data
tices, including the Housing First strategy of the advisory board, is nominated by at generated by the Federal Government, by
and the permanent supportive housing least two members of the advisory board, State or municipal governments, by peer-re-
model; and and is confirmed by a vote of not less than 75 viewed research, and by organizations having
‘‘(16) prioritize addressing disparities faced percent of the members of the advisory expertise in working with or advocating on
by members of a population at higher risk of board. behalf of homeless, housing unstable, or
homelessness, including by issuing reports ‘‘(g) COMPENSATION.—Any amounts made cost-burdened groups.
and making recommendations to agencies.’’; available for administrative costs of the ‘‘(C) Such term shall include populations
and Council may be used for costs of travel or on- for which such higher rate has already been
(2) in subsection (b)— line access to meetings for participation by demonstrated, including Asian, Black,
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘and’’ members of the advisory board in board Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian,
after the semicolon; meetings, and for per diem compensation to Pacific Islander and other communities of
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period advisory board members for board meetings. color; persons with disabilities, including
at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ‘‘(h) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The agencies
mental health disabilities, elderly persons,
(C) by adding at the end the following new implementing this Act shall construe this
foster and former foster youth; LGBTQ per-
paragraph: Act in a manner that facilitates and encour-
sons, gender non-binary and gender non-con-
‘‘(3) make formal reports and recommenda- age the full participation of advisory board
forming persons, justice system-involved
tions to Federal agencies, which shall in- members and shall consider the barriers
persons, and veterans.’’.
clude comments on how proposed regulatory faced by persons experiencing homelessness
and shall endeavor to overcome such barriers (f) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of
changes would impact persons experiencing
to participation.’’. contents in section 101(b) of the McKinney-
homelessness, housing instability, or who
(2) REPRESENTATION OF CHAIRMAN ON COUN- Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.
are cost-burdened.’’.
CIL.—Section 202(a) of the McKinney-Vento 11301 note) is amended by striking the items
(c) ADVISORY BOARD.—
Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11312(a)) relating to sections 209 and 210 and inserting
(1) IN GENERAL.—Title II of the McKinney-
is amended— the following:
Vento Homeless Assistance Act is amended
by inserting after section 206 (42 U.S.C. 11316) (A) by redesignating paragraph (22) as ‘‘Sec. 209. Encouragement of State involve-
the following new section: paragraph (21); and ment.’’.
‘‘SEC. 207. ADVISORY BOARD. (B) by adding at the end the following new
AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MS. JAYAPAL
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established paragraph:
OF WASHINGTON
an advisory board for the Council. ‘‘(22) The chairman of the advisory board
‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— established by section 207.’’. Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following
‘‘(1) COMPOSITION.—The advisory board (d) DIRECTOR.—Subsection (a) of section 204 new section:
shall be composed of not less than 20 individ- of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance SEC. 60016. GAO STUDY OF HOUSING NEEDS OF
uals, selected in accordance with paragraph Act (42 U.S.C. 11314(a)) is amended— POPULATIONS AT HIGHER RISK OF
(3) from nominees proposed pursuant to para- (1) by striking ‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.—The Council HOMELESSNESS.
graph (2), as follows: shall appoint an Executive Director, who
(a) IN GENERAL.—No later than the expira-
‘‘(A) Not less than 10 members shall be in- shall be’’ and inserting the following:
‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.— tion of the 1-year period beginning on the
dividuals who are homeless or experiencing date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp-
housing instability, or were so during the 5 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The chief executive offi-
cer of the Council shall be the Executive Di- troller General of the United States shall
calendar years preceding appointment to the identify and analyze the housing infrastruc-
advisory board or who have been so in the rector, who shall be appointed in accordance
with paragraph (2) and’’; and ture needs of populations at higher risk of
last 5 calendar years. homelessness, and shall submit a report to
‘‘(B) Not less than 8 members shall be indi- (2) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph: the Congress recommending regulatory, pol-
viduals who are members of, or advocate on icy, and practice changes that would ensure
behalf of, or both, a population at higher ‘‘(1) PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT.—A va-
cancy in the position of Executive Director that Federal agencies better reduce and pre-
risk of homelessness, including such vent homelessness and housing instability
transgender and gender non-conforming per- shall be filled by an individual nominated
and appointed to such position by the Coun- faced by populations at higher risk of home-
sons, Asian, Black, Latino, Native American, lessness.
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other cil, except that the Council may not appoint
communities of color, youth in or formerly any nominee who is not confirmed by ap- (b) POPULATION AT HIGHER RISK OF HOME-
proval of 75 percent of the aggregate of all LESSNESS.—
in the foster care system, and justice-system
involved youth and adults. members of the Council and the advisory (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec-
‘‘(2) NOMINATION.—Nominees for members board under section 207 pursuant to an elec- tion, the term ‘‘population at higher risk of
of the advisory board shall be proposed by tion in which each such member’s vote is homelessness’’ means a group of persons that
any grantee or subgrantee under this Act. given identical weight. If the Council is un- is defined by a common characteristic and
‘‘(3) SELECTION.—Advisory Board members able to agree on an Executive Director, the that has been found to experience homeless-
shall be selected as follows: chairperson of the advisory council shall act ness, housing instability, or to be cost-bur-
‘‘(A) At least 5 members shall be selected as interim Executive Director.’’. dened at a rate higher than that of the gen-
by the majority party members of the Com- (e) DEFINITIONS.—Section 207 of the McKin- eral public.
mittee on Financial Services of the House of ney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 (2) HIGHER RATE.—Information that may be
Representatives and 5 members shall be se- U.S.C. 11317) is amended by adding at the end used in demonstrating such a higher rate in-
lected by the minority party members of the following new paragraphs: cludes data generated by the Federal Gov-
such committee. ‘‘(3) The term ‘Housing First’ means, with ernment, by State or municipal govern-
‘‘(B) At least 5 members shall be selected respect to addressing homelessness, an ap- ments, by peer-reviewed research, and by or-
by the majority party members of the Com- proach to quickly and successfully connect ganizations having expertise in working with
mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- individuals and families experiencing home- or advocating on behalf of homeless, housing
fairs of the Senate and 5 members shall be lessness to permanent and affordable housing unstable, or cost-burdened groups.
selected by the minority party members of opportunities and appropriate services with- (3) INCLUDED POPULATIONS.—Such term
such committee. out preconditions and low or no barriers to shall include populations for which such
‘‘(4) TERMS.—Members of the advisory entry, including barriers relating to sobri- higher rate has already been demonstrated,
board shall serve terms of 2 years. ety, treatment, work requirements, and serv- including Asian, Black, Latino, Native
‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS.—The advisory board shall ice participation requirements. American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
review the work of the Council, make rec- ‘‘(4) The term ‘permanent supportive hous- and other communities of color; persons with
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ommendations regarding how the Council ing’ means housing that provides— disabilities, including mental health disabil-
can most effectively pursue the goal of end- ‘‘(A) indefinite leasing or rental assistance; ities, elderly persons, foster and former fos-
ing homelessness, and raise specific points of and ter youth; LGBTQ persons, gender non-bi-
concern with members of the Council who ‘‘(B) non-mandatory, culturally competent nary and gender non-conforming persons,
represent Federal agencies. supportive services to assist persons to justice system-involved persons, survivors of
‘‘(d) MEETINGS.—The advisory board shall achieve housing stability and maintain their domestic violence, sexual assault, and other
meet not less often than twice each year. health and well-being. intimate partner violence, and veterans.
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AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. ‘‘(b) INAPPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall the Office of Internet Connectivity and
LOWENTHAL OF CALIFORNIA not apply to the development of any housing, Growth, in consultation with the Commis-
Page 1677, after line 16, insert the fol- including single-family and multifamily sion and the Rural Utility Service of the De-
lowing: housing. partment of Agriculture, shall, after public
Subtitle E—Other Matters ‘‘(c) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive notice and an opportunity for comment, con-
the requirements of subsection (a) if the Sec- duct a study to assess the extent to which
SEC. 33501. WATER REUSE INTERAGENCY WORK- Federal funds for broadband internet access
ING GROUP.
retary finds-—
‘‘(1) that such requirements would be in- services, including the Universal Service
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days Fund programs and other Federal broadband
consistent with the public interest;
after the date of enactment of this Act, the service support programs, have expanded ac-
‘‘(2) that products described in subsection
Administrator of the Environmental Protec- cess to and adoption of broadband internet
(a) are not produced in the United States in
tion Agency (referred to in this section as access service by socially disadvantaged in-
sufficient and reasonably available quan-
the ‘‘Administrator’’), shall establish a dividuals as compared to individuals who are
tities and of a satisfactory quality; or
Water Reuse Interagency Working Group (re- not socially disadvantaged individuals.
‘‘(3) that inclusion of domestic material
ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Working (b) REPORT AND PUBLICATION.—
will increase the cost of the overall project
Group’’). (1) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 18 months
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Working by more than 25 percent.
‘‘(d) NOTICE.—Not later than 15 days before after the date of the enactment of this Act,
Group is to develop and coordinate actions, the Office of Internet Connectivity and
tools, and resources to advance water reuse making a determination regarding a waiver
described in subsection (b), the Secretary Growth shall submit a report on the results
across the United States, including through of the study under subsection (a) to—
the implementation of a National Water shall provide notification and an opportunity
for public comment on the request for such (A) the Committee on Energy & Commerce
Reuse Action Plan that creates opportuni- in the House of Representatives;
ties for water reuse in the mission areas of waiver.
‘‘(e) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.—This (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science
each of the Federal agencies included in the and Transportation of the Senate; and
section shall be applied in a manner con-
Working Group under subsection (c) (referred (C) each agency administering a program
sistent with the obligations of the United
to in this section as the ‘‘Action Plan’’). evaluated by such report.
(c) CHAIRPERSON; MEMBERSHIP.—The Work- States under international agreements.’’.
(2) PUBLIC PUBLICATION.—Contempora-
ing Group shall be— AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. NEGUSE OF
neously with submitting the report required
(1) chaired by the Administrator; and COLORADO by paragraph (1), the Office of Internet
(2) comprised of senior representatives Page 1691, after line 20, insert the fol- Connectivity and Growth shall publish such
from such Federal agencies as the Adminis- lowing: report on the public facing website of—
trator determines to be appropriate. SEC. 40002. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELAT- (A) the National Telecommunications and
(d) DUTIES OF THE WORKING GROUP.—In car- ING TO FEDERAL RESEARCH INFRA- Information Administration;
rying out this section, the Working Group STRUCTURE. (B) the Commission; and
shall— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1007(c)(1) of the (C) the Rural Utility Service of the Depart-
(1) with respect to water reuse, leverage America COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. ment of Agriculture.
the expertise of industry, the research com- 6619(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and fund- (3) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report re-
munity, nongovernmental organizations, and ing for research infrastsructure’’ after ‘‘re- quired by paragraph (1) shall include rec-
government; search infrastructure’’. ommendations with regard who to how Fed-
(2) seek to foster water reuse as an impor- (b) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 1 year eral funds for the Universal Service Fund
tant component of integrated water re- after the date of enactment of this Act and programs and Federal broadband service sup-
sources management; every 3 years thereafter, the Comptroller port programs may be dispersed in an a man-
(3) conduct an assessment of new opportu- General of the United States shall submit to ner that better expands access to and adop-
nities to advance water reuse and annually Congress a report that includes— tion of broadband internet access service by
update the Action Plan with new actions, as (1) an assessment of the current state of socially disadvantaged individuals as com-
necessary, to pursue those opportunities; Federal science facilities and related infra- pared to individuals who are not socially dis-
(4) seek to coordinate Federal programs structure, including with respect to climate advantaged individuals.
and policies to support the adoption of water control systems, the functionality of equip- (c) SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUAL.—
reuse; ment and the usage of such equipment, the In this section, the term ‘‘socially disadvan-
(5) consider how each Federal agency can quality of buildings in which such facilities taged individual’’ has the meaning given
explore and identify opportunities to support are housed (including the resiliency of such that term in section 8 of the Small Business
water reuse through the programs and ac- buildings to changes in climate, weather, Act (15 U.S.C. 637).
tivities of that Federal agency; and and natural surroundings), and the safety of AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MS. PRESSLEY
(6) consult, on a regular basis, with rep- the materials used in construction of facili- OF MASSACHUSETTS
resentatives of relevant industries, the re- ties; Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following
search community, and nongovernmental or- (2) An identification of the facilities in new section:
ganizations. most critical need of repair or renovation; SEC. 60016. STUDY OF EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL
(e) REPORT.—Not less frequently than once (3) the estimated costs of completing such HISTORY ON ACCESS TO HOUSING.
every 2 years, the Administrator shall sub- repairs of renovations; and Not later than the expiration of the 2-year
mit to Congress a report on the activities (4) an evaluation of whether facility occu- period beginning on the date of the enact-
and findings of the Working Group. pancy is sufficient to meet agency demands. ment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing
(f) SUNSET.— AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MS. OCASIO- and Urban Development shall—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), CORTEZ OF NEW YORK (1) conduct and complete a study on the ef-
the Working Group shall terminate on the Page 1692, line 14, insert ‘‘and $50,000,000 fects of criminal history or involvement with
date that is 6 years after the date of enact- shall be for updating postal facilities to in- the criminal legal system on access to pri-
ment of this Act. crease accessibility for disabled individuals, vate and assisted housing, taking into con-
(2) EXTENSION.—The Administrator may with a focus on such facilities that are in- sideration demographic information, type of
extend the date of termination of the Work- cluded in the National Register of Historic housing, socio-economic status, geography,
ing Group under paragraph (1). Places’’ after ‘‘vehicles’’. nature of the offense, and other relevant fac-
AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MS. MCCOLLUM tors allowing greater understanding of the
AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MS. OCASIO-
OF MINNESOTA impact of criminal history on access to hous-
CORTEZ OF NEW YORK
Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following: ing; and
Page 1714, after line 2, insert the following (2) submit to the Congress a report setting
SEC. 60016. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS FOR
new section: forth the findings of the study, which shall
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ACTIVITIES. SEC. 60016. REPEAL OF FAIRCLOTH AMENDMENT. be disaggregated according to the factors
Title I of the Housing and Community De- Section 9(g) of the United States Housing considered pursuant to paragraph (1).
velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(g)) is amended by AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ OF
is amended by adding at the end the fol- striking paragraph (3) (relating to limitation CALIFORNIA
lowing: on new construction). Page 1973, after line 2, insert the following:
‘‘SEC. 5323. BUY AMERICA. AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MS. OMAR OF Subtitle E—Tribal Land to Trust
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any MINNESOTA
SECTION 82501. LANDS TO BE TAKEN INTO
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other provision of law, the Secretary shall Page 1241, after line 18, insert the following TRUST.
not obligate any funds authorized to be ap- new section: (a) IN GENERAL.—The approximately 2,560
propriated for any project authorized under SEC. 31107. STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO acres of land owned by the Agua Caliente
this title and administered by the Secretary, CONNECT SOCIALLY DISADVAN- Band of Cahuilla Indians, numbered 16, 21, 27,
unless steel, iron, manufactured products, TAGED INDIVIDUALS. and 29 and generally depicted as ‘‘BLM Ex-
and construction materials used in such (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 12 months change Lands (2,560 Acres)’’ on the map ti-
project are produced in the United States. after the date of the enactment of this act, tled ‘‘ACBCI/BLM LAND EXCHANGE’’ is
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hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the CHAPTER 2—ENERGY WORKFORCE prenticeship programs, and energy-related
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. DEVELOPMENT industries;
(b) LANDS PART OF RESERVATION.—Lands SEC. 33511.ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOP- (2) shall encourage and foster collabora-
taken into trust by this section shall be part MENT. tion, mentorships, and partnerships among
of the Tribe’s reservation and shall be ad- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail- industry, local workforce development
ministered in accordance with the laws and ability of appropriations, the Secretary, act- boards, State workforce development boards,
regulations generally applicable to property ing through the Director of the Office of Eco- nonprofit organizations, labor organizations,
held in trust by the United States for an In- nomic Impact, Diversity, and Employment, and apprenticeship programs that currently
dian tribe. shall establish and carry out a comprehen- provide effective training programs for jobs
(c) GAMING PROHIBITED.—Lands taken into sive, nationwide program to improve edu- in energy-related industries and educational
trust by this section for the benefit of the cation and training for jobs in energy-related institutions that seek to establish these
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall industries, including manufacturing, engi- types of programs in order to share best
neering, construction, and retrofitting jobs practices and approaches that best suit local,
not be eligible for gaming under the Indian
in such energy-related industries, in order to State, and national needs; and
Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et
increase the number of skilled workers (3) shall collaborate with the Bureau of
seq.).
trained to work in such energy-related in- Labor Statistics, the Department of Com-
AMENDMENT NO. 20 OFFERED BY MR. RUIZ OF merce, the Bureau of the Census, and energy-
dustries, including by—
CALIFORNIA related industries to—
(1) encouraging underrepresented groups,
Page 1352, after line 22, insert the fol- (A) develop a comprehensive and detailed
including religious and ethnic minorities,
lowing: understanding of the workforce needs of such
women, veterans, individuals with disabil-
energy-related industries, and job opportuni-
SEC. 31302. UNIVERSAL SERVICE IN INDIAN ities, unemployed energy workers, and
ties in such energy-related industries, by
COUNTRY AND AREAS WITH HIGH socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals
POPULATIONS OF INDIAN PEOPLE.
State and by region; and
to enter into the science, technology, engi-
(B) publish an annual report on job cre-
Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications neering, and mathematics (in this section re-
ation in the energy-related industries de-
Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(b)(3)) is amended by ferred to as ‘‘STEM’’) fields;
scribed in subsection (i)(2).
inserting ‘‘and in Indian country (as defined (2) encouraging the Nation’s educational (f) GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITU-
in section 1151 of title 18, United States institutions to equip students with the TIONS.—
Code) and areas with high populations of In- skills, mentorships, training, and technical (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro-
dian (as defined in section 19 of the Act of expertise necessary to fill the employment gram established under subsection (a), the
June 18, 1934 (Chapter 576; 48 Stat. 988; 25 opportunities vital to managing and oper- Secretary, in collaboration with the Sec-
U.S.C. 5129)) people’’ after ‘‘high cost areas’’. ating the Nation’s energy-related industries; retary of Education, the Secretary of Com-
(3) providing students and other candidates merce, the Secretary of Labor, and the Na-
AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. RUSH OF
for employment with the necessary skills tional Science Foundation, shall develop vol-
ILLINOIS
and certifications for skilled, semiskilled, untary guidelines or best practices for edu-
At the end of title III of division G, add the and highly skilled jobs in such energy-re- cational institutions to help provide grad-
following new subtitle: lated industries; uates with the skills necessary for jobs in en-
Subtitle E—Energy Workforce Development (4) strengthening and more fully engaging ergy-related industries, including manufac-
Department of Energy programs and labora- turing, engineering, construction, and retro-
CHAPTER 1—OFFICE OF ECONOMIC tories in carrying out the Department’s Mi-
IMPACT, DIVERSITY, AND EMPLOYMENT fitting jobs in such energy-related indus-
norities in Energy Initiative; and tries.
SEC. 33501. NAME OF OFFICE. (5) to the greatest extent possible, collabo- (2) INPUT.—The Secretary shall solicit
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 211 of the Depart- rating with and supporting existing State input from energy-related industries in de-
ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. workforce development programs to maxi- veloping guidelines or best practices under
7141) is amended— mize program efficiency. paragraph (1).
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘MI- (b) PRIORITY.—In carrying out the program (3) ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
NORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT’’ and inserting
established under subsection (a), the Sec- INITIATIVES.—The guidelines or best prac-
‘‘ECONOMIC IMPACT, DIVERSITY, AND EMPLOY- retary shall prioritize the education and tices developed under paragraph (1) shall in-
MENT’’; and
training of underrepresented groups for jobs clude grade-specific guidelines for teaching
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘Office of in energy-related industries. energy efficiency technology, manufacturing
Minority Economic Impact’’ and inserting (c) DIRECT ASSISTANCE.—In carrying out efficiency technology, community energy re-
‘‘Office of Economic Impact, Diversity, and the program established under subsection siliency, and conservation initiatives to edu-
Employment’’. (a), the Secretary shall provide direct assist- cate students and families.
ance (including financial assistance awards, (4) STEM EDUCATION.—The guidelines or
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of
technical expertise, and internships) to edu- best practices developed under paragraph (1)
contents for the Department of Energy Orga-
cational institutions, local workforce devel- shall promote STEM education in edu-
nization Act is amended by amending the
opment boards, State workforce develop- cational institutions as it relates to job op-
item relating to section 211 to read as fol-
ment boards, nonprofit organizations, labor portunities in energy-related industries.
lows:
organizations, and apprenticeship programs. (g) OUTREACH TO MINORITY-SERVING INSTI-
‘‘Sec. 211. Office of Economic Impact, Diver- The Secretary shall distribute such direct TUTIONS.—In carrying out the program estab-
sity, and Employment.’’. assistance in a manner proportional to the lished under subsection (a), the Secretary
SEC. 33502. ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT needs of, and demand for jobs in, energy-re- shall—
PROGRAMS. lated industries, consistent with information (1) give special consideration to increasing
Section 211 of the Department of Energy obtained under subsections (e)(3) and (i). outreach to minority-serving institutions;
Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7141) is amend- (d) CLEARINGHOUSE.—In carrying out the (2) make resources available to minority-
ed— program established under subsection (a), serving institutions with the objective of in-
(1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) the Secretary shall establish a clearinghouse creasing the number of skilled minorities
as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and to— and women trained for jobs in energy-related
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- (1) maintain and update information and industries, including manufacturing, engi-
lowing: resources on training programs for jobs in neering, construction, and retrofitting jobs
energy-related industries, including manu- in such energy-related industries;
‘‘(f) The Secretary, acting through the Di-
facturing, engineering, construction, and (3) encourage energy-related industries to
rector, shall establish and carry out the pro-
retrofitting jobs in such energy-related in- improve the opportunities for students of mi-
grams described in sections 33511 and 33512 of
dustries; and nority-serving institutions to participate in
the Moving Forward Act.’’.
(2) act as a resource for educational insti- industry internships and cooperative work-
SEC. 33503. AUTHORIZATION. tutions, local workforce development boards, study programs; and
Subsection (h) of section 211 of the Depart- State workforce development boards, non- (4) partner with the Department of Energy
ment of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. profit organizations, labor organizations, laboratories to increase underrepresented
7141), as redesignated by section 33502 of this and apprenticeship programs that would like groups’ participation in internships, fellow-
Act, is amended by striking ‘‘not to exceed to develop and implement training programs ships, traineeships, and employment at all
$3,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, not to exceed for such jobs. Department of Energy laboratories.
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$5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980, and not to ex- (e) COLLABORATION AND REPORT.—In car- (h) OUTREACH TO DISPLACED AND UNEM-
ceed $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1981. Of the rying out the program established under sub- PLOYED ENERGY WORKERS.—In carrying out
amounts so appropriated each fiscal year, section (a), the Secretary— the program established under subsection
not less than 50 percent shall be available for (1) shall collaborate with educational insti- (a), the Secretary shall—
purposes of financial assistance under sub- tutions, local workforce development boards, (1) give special consideration to increasing
section (e).’’ and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000 for State workforce development boards, non- outreach to employers and job trainers pre-
each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.’’. profit organizations, labor organizations, ap- paring displaced and unemployed energy
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workers for emerging jobs in energy-related zations, labor organizations, and apprentice- is provided by an entity other than the eligi-
industries, including manufacturing, engi- ship programs to help identify students and ble business.
neering, construction, and retrofitting jobs other candidates, including from underrep-
(d) PRIORITY FOR TARGETED COMMUNITIES.—
in such energy-related industries; resented communities such as minorities,
In providing grants under the program estab-
(2) make resources available to institu- women, and veterans, to enroll into training
lished under subsection (a), the Secretary
tions serving displaced and unemployed en- and apprenticeship programs for jobs in en-
shall give priority to eligible businesses
ergy workers with the objective of increasing ergy-related industries.
(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— that—
the number of individuals trained for jobs in
There are authorized to be appropriated to (1) recruit employees—
energy-related industries, including manu-
carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of (A) from the communities that the busi-
facturing, engineering, construction, and
fiscal years 2020 through 2024. nesses serve; and
retrofitting jobs in such energy-related in-
SEC. 33512. ENERGY WORKFORCE GRANT PRO- (B) that are minorities, women, persons
dustries; and
GRAM. who are or were foster children, persons who
(3) encourage energy-related industries to
(a) PROGRAM.— are transitioning from fossil energy sector
improve opportunities for displaced and un-
employed energy workers to participate in (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to the avail- jobs, or veterans; and
industry internships and cooperative work- ability of appropriations, the Secretary, act- (2) provide trainees with the opportunity
study programs. ing through the Director of the Office of Eco- to obtain real-world experience.
(i) GUIDELINES TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR AN nomic Impact, Diversity, and Employment, (e) LIMIT.—An eligible business may not re-
ENERGY INDUSTRY WORKFORCE.—In carrying shall establish and carry out a program to ceive more than $100,000 under the program
out the program established under sub- provide grants to eligible businesses to pay established under subsection (a) per fiscal
section (a), the Secretary shall, in collabora- the wages of new and existing employees year.
tion with energy-related industries— during the time period that such employees
(1) identify the areas with the greatest de- are receiving training to work in the renew- (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
mand for workers in each such industry; and able energy sector, energy efficiency sector, There are authorized to be appropriated to
(2) develop guidelines for the skills nec- or grid modernization sector. carry out this section $70,000,000 for each of
essary for work in the following energy-re- (2) GUIDELINES.—Not later than 60 days fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
lated industries: after the date of enactment of this Act, the SEC. 33513. DEFINITIONS.
(A) Energy efficiency industry, including Secretary, in consultation with stake-
work in energy efficiency, conservation, holders, contractors, and organizations that In this subtitle:
weatherization, retrofitting, or as inspectors work to advance existing residential energy (1) APPRENTICESHIP.—The term ‘‘appren-
or auditors. efficiency, shall establish guidelines to iden- ticeship’’ means an apprenticeship registered
(B) Renewable energy industry, including tify training that is eligible for purposes of under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly
work in the development, engineering, man- the program established pursuant to para- known as the ‘‘National Apprenticeship
ufacturing, and production of renewable en- graph (1). Act’’; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et
ergy from renewable energy sources (such as (b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a seq.).
solar, hydropower, wind, or geothermal en- grant under the program established under (2) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.—The term
ergy). subsection (a) or a business or labor manage- ‘‘educational institution’’ means an elemen-
(C) Community energy resiliency industry, ment organization that is directly involved tary school, secondary school, or institution
including work in the installation of rooftop with energy efficiency or renewable energy of higher education.
solar, in battery storage, and in microgrid technology, or working on behalf of any such (3) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SECONDARY
technologies. business, shall provide services related to— SCHOOL.—The terms ‘‘elementary school’’
(D) Fuel cell and hydrogen energy indus- (1) renewable electric energy generation, and ‘‘secondary school’’ have the meanings
try. including solar, wind, geothermal, hydro- given such terms in section 8101 of the Ele-
(E) Manufacturing industry, including power, and other renewable electric energy mentary and Secondary Education Act of
work as operations technicians, in oper- generation technologies; 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
ations and design in additive manufacturing, (2) energy efficiency, including energy-effi- (4) ENERGY-RELATED INDUSTRY.—The term
3–D printing, and advanced composites and cient lighting, heating, ventilation, and air ‘‘energy-related industry’’ includes each of
advanced aluminum and other metal alloys, conditioning, air source heat pumps, ad- the energy efficiency, renewable energy,
industrial energy efficiency management vanced building materials, insulation and air chemical manufacturing, utility, alternative
systems, including power electronics, and sealing, and other high-efficiency products fuels, pipeline, nuclear energy, oil, gas, and
other innovative technologies. and services, including auditing and inspec- coal industries.
(F) Chemical manufacturing industry, in- tion; (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The
cluding work in construction (such as weld- (3) grid modernization or energy storage, term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has
ers, pipefitters, and tool and die makers) or including smart grid, microgrid and other the meaning given such term in section 102
as instrument and electrical technicians, distributed energy solutions, demand re- of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
machinists, chemical process operators, en- sponse management, and home energy man- 1002).
gineers, quality and safety professionals, and agement technology; or (6) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor
reliability engineers. (4) fuel cell and hybrid fuel cell generation. organization’’ has the meaning given such
(G) Utility industry, including work in the (c) USE OF GRANTS.—An eligible business term in section 2 of the National Labor Rela-
generation, transmission, and distribution of with— tions Act (29 U.S.C. 152).
electricity and natural gas, such as utility (1) 20 or fewer employees may use a grant (7) LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
technicians, operators, lineworkers, engi- provided under the program established BOARD.—The term ‘‘local workforce develop-
neers, scientists, and information technology under subsection (a) to pay up to— ment board’’ means a local board, as defined
specialists. (A) 45 percent of an employee’s wages for in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and
(H) Alternative fuels industry, including the duration of the training, if the training Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).
work in biofuel development and production. is provided by the eligible business; and (8) MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION.—The
(I) Pipeline industry, including work in (B) 90 percent of an employee’s wages for term ‘‘minority-serving institution’’ means
pipeline construction and maintenance or the duration of the training, if the training an institution of higher education that is of
work as engineers or technical advisors. is provided by an entity other than the eligi- one of the following:
(J) Nuclear industry, including work as ble business; (A) Hispanic-serving institution (as defined
scientists, engineers, technicians, mathe- (2) 21 to 99 employees may use a grant pro- in section 502(a)(5) of the Higher Education
maticians, or security personnel. vided under the program established under Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5))).
(K) Oil and gas industry, including work as subsection (a) to pay up to— (B) Tribal College or University (as defined
scientists, engineers, technicians, mathe- (A) 37.5 percent of an employee’s wages for in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act
maticians, petrochemical engineers, or ge- the duration of the training, if the training of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b))).
ologists. is provided by the eligible business; and (C) Alaska Native-serving institution (as
(L) Coal industry, including work as coal (B) 75 percent of an employee’s wages for defined in section 317(b) of the Higher Edu-
miners, engineers, developers and manufac- the duration of the training, if the training cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b))).
turers of state-of-the-art coal facilities, is provided by an entity other than the eligi- (D) Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as
technology vendors, coal transportation ble business; and defined in section 317(b) of the Higher Edu-
workers and operators, or mining equipment (3) 100 employees or more may use a grant cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b))).
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vendors. provided under the program established (E) Predominantly Black Institution (as
(j) ENROLLMENT IN TRAINING AND APPREN- under subsection (a) to pay up to— defined in section 318(b) of the Higher Edu-
TICESHIP PROGRAMS.—In carrying out the (A) 25 percent of an employee’s wages for cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059e(b))).
program established under subsection (a), the duration of the training, if the training (F) Native American-serving nontribal in-
the Secretary shall work with industry, local is provided by the eligible business; and stitution (as defined in section 319(b) of the
workforce development boards, State work- (B) 50 percent of an employee’s wages for Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
force development boards, nonprofit organi- the duration of the training, if the training 1059f(b))).
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(G) Asian American and Native American mately 1 year, as determined by the Sec- Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to
Pacific Islander-serving institution (as de- retary of the Treasury. this en bloc amendment. I want to put
fined in section 320(b) of the Higher Edu- ‘‘(2) INFLATION RATE.—The term ‘inflation things in perspective.
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059g(b))). rate’ means the change in the Consumer Mr. Speaker, I mentioned on the
(9) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Price Index for All Urban Consumers pub-
floor yesterday that there were ap-
means the Secretary of Energy. lished by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of
(10) STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT the Department of Labor with respect to the proximately 390 amendments filed on
BOARD.—The term ‘‘State workforce develop- previous calendar month. this bill—390 amendments filed. There
ment board’’ means a State board, as defined ‘‘(3) REAL RATE.—The term ‘real rate’ are approximately 148 Democrat
in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and means— amendments and there were 22 Repub-
Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). ‘‘(A) the Federal interest rate, minus lican amendments that were accepted
AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. SOTO OF ‘‘(B) the inflation rate.’’; and and allowed to be voted on, but because
FLORIDA (2) in the analysis for such chapter, by add- of this distorted process, those were
Page 2107, after line 25, insert the fol- ing at the end the following: only being allowed seven votes.
lowing: ‘‘SUBCHAPTER III—AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE Mr. Speaker, en bloc B, there were 45
Subtitle G.—Sinkhole Hazard Identification OPPORTUNITY BONDS Democrat amendments; en bloc C,
SEC. 84701. SINKHOLE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION. ‘‘3131. Issuance of American Infrastructure there were 34 Democrat amendments;
(a) PROGRAM.—The Director of the United Opportunity Bonds and use of en bloc D, there were 28 Democrat
States Geological Survey shall establish a proceeds.’’. amendments; and in this bloc F, there
program to— AMENDMENT NO. 25 OFFERED BY MS. VELÁZQUEZ are 25 Democrat amendments—zero Re-
(1) study the short-term and long-term OF NEW YORK publican amendments in any of those
mechanisms that cause sinkholes, including Page 1698, lines 12 and 13, strike ‘‘35 per- blocs.
extreme storm events, prolonged droughts cent and not more than 75’’ and insert ‘‘50’’. The amendments in this bloc, there
causing shifts in water management prac- Page 1698, strike ‘‘including’’ in line 18 and is another grab bag of the majority’s
tices, aquifer depletion, and other major all that follows through line 21, and insert
changes in water use; and
priorities, many of which take a very
the following: ‘‘which shall not exclude pub-
(2) develop maps that depict zones that are lic housing agencies working in good faith to
generous view of what actual infra-
at greater risk of sinkhole formation. resolve urgent health and safety concerns structure is.
(b) REVIEW OF MAPS.—Once during each 5- based on written notification of violations This bill is supposed to be infrastruc-
year period, or more often as the Director of from the Department of Environmental Pro- ture legislation. The bloc includes ev-
the United States Geological Survey deter- tection, Department of Justice, or Depart- erything from air-conditioning for
mines is necessary, the Director shall assess ment of Housing and Urban Development.’’. postal vehicles to studying sinkholes,
the need to revise and update the maps de- to unworkable vehicle mandates that
veloped under this section.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- have zero consideration for actual tax-
(c) WEBSITE.—The Director of the United
States Geological Survey shall establish and tlewoman from California (Ms. payer funds. It mandates the acquisi-
maintain a public website that displays the WATERS) and the gentleman from Lou- tion of certain types of vehicles with-
maps developed under this section and other isiana (Mr. GRAVES) each will control out looking at any type of economic
relevant information critical for use by com- 15 minutes. analysis on the use of those taxpayer
munity planners and emergency managers. The Chair recognizes the gentle- funds.
AMENDMENT NO. 23 OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER OF woman from California. It continues to ignore the need for
CALIFORNIA Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield reasonable bipartisan solutions to ad-
Page 1303, line 14, strike ‘‘; or’’ and insert myself such time as I may consume. dress our biggest infrastructure needs,
a semicolon. Mr. Speaker, the Moving Forward and rather than looking forward at so-
Page 1303, line 22, strike the period at the
Act is long overdue, and it comes on lutions, the amendment tries to elimi-
end and insert ‘‘; or’’. nate longstanding bipartisan agree-
Page 1303, after line 22, insert the fol- the heels of a devastating pandemic
that has killed more than 125,000 Amer- ments that have addressed our infra-
lowing:
icans and shut down much of our econ- structure needs and, instead, put these
(D) at least one member of the household
has received a Federal Pell Grant under sec- omy. left-leaning visions in place.
tion 401 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 It doesn’t have to be this way. It
The Moving Forward Act will repair
(20 U.S.C. 1070a) in the most recent academic didn’t have to be this way. We could
our Nation’s dilapidated roads, bridges,
year. have come together and written an in-
and public transit systems. It will re-
AMENDMENT NO. 24 OFFERED BY MRS. TORRES frastructure bill that would have easily
build our drinking water infrastruc-
OF CALIFORNIA cleared this Chamber.
ture, upgrade our schools and hos- Mr. Speaker, I want to remind you,
In division H, add at the end the following: pitals, and improve our affordable
SEC. 40002. AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE OPPOR- going back to TEA–21 when our distin-
TUNITY BONDS.
housing infrastructure. The Moving guished chairman was around, TEA–21,
Chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, Forward Act will also create millions the highway bill, the Transportation
is amended— of jobs and help our economy to re- Equity Act for the 21st Century, the
(1) by adding at the end the following new cover. vote coming out of this House was 337
subchapter: This en bloc amendment makes sev- ‘‘yes’’ votes—337—to 80 ‘‘no’’ votes.
‘‘SUBCHAPTER III—AMERICAN eral improvements to H.R. 2, including In SAFETEA-LU, our distinguished
INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITY BONDS the addition of new language that chairman emeritus, the dean of the
‘‘§ 3131. Issuance of American Infrastructure would support the infrastructure of House, led that effort. The vote out of
Opportunity Bonds and use of proceeds historically Black colleges and univer- the House was 417 to 9 ‘‘no’’ votes—417
‘‘(a) ISSUANCE OF BONDS.—If the Secretary sities, support long-term affordability ‘‘yes’’ to 9 ‘‘no’’ votes.
of the Treasury determines that the real rate of manufactured housing communities, MAP–21, 293 ‘‘aye’’ votes, 127 ‘‘no’’
is equal to zero percent or less, the Secretary remove lead in public housing, perma- votes, and I want to make note that
shall— nently authorize the U.S. Interagency
‘‘(1) issue Government bonds with a face
our chairman, Chairman DEFAZIO,
Council on Homelessness, and make voted ‘‘yes.’’ He was in the minority
value of $20,000,000,000; and
‘‘(2) deposit amounts equivalent to the pro- postal offices more accessible for per- but voted ‘‘yes.’’
ceeds from such issuance into the Highway sons with disabilities. And, of course, the FAST Act, once
Trust Fund, of which 20 percent shall be de- These are positive efforts to more again, when the Republicans were in
posited into the Mass Transit Account estab- comprehensively address the infra- charge, a big four agreement, when Re-
lished under section 9503(e) of the Internal structure needs of this country, and I publicans and Democrats had to come
Revenue Code of 1986. commend each of the Members offering together. The vote was 372 ayes to 54
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‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- an amendment included in this en bloc. nays.
tion:
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Right now, just to demonstrate this
‘‘(1) FEDERAL INTEREST RATE.—The term
‘Federal interest rate’ means the current my time. is doable, right now, Republicans and
market yields on outstanding marketable Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Democrats are working together in
obligations of the United States with re- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I this very committee on the Water Re-
maining periods to maturity of approxi- may consume. sources Development Act, including
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both resilience and climate provisions needs deserve their own debate. They housing policy. I believe there are a lot
in those negotiations. deserve their own time. of things we could come together on.
Mr. Speaker, this is a failure of lead- The majority would be wise to do Again, the RAD program was started
ership, and it is incredibly dis- hard work and bring truly bipartisan under Secretary Donovan and Presi-
appointing to watch this continue to housing-specific bills to the floor. In- dent Obama. It was a Democratic pro-
happen when we have such urgent stead they have chosen to package gram that has been very, very success-
needs in this country. housing priorities with transportation ful, and it has been lauded by Repub-
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of priorities, which are both important, licans and Democrats alike.
my time. but it makes it less likely that either I don’t think we should be setting un-
Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 one of these will ultimately become related policy in a 2,300-page bill with
minutes to the gentlewoman form Iowa law and be addressed. an en bloc amendment like this. I wish
(Mrs. AXNE), a distinguished member of Very quickly I will speak to one that we had taken a different road.
the Financial Services Committee. amendment that, in particular, I think I, unfortunately, have to oppose this
Mrs. AXNE. Mr. Speaker, I thank merits more discussion than it will re- en bloc amendment. But I am hopeful
Chairwoman WATERS and Chairman ceive today, and it would eliminate the that we can come together and have a
DEFAZIO for their work. Faircloth Amendment. That was an focused debate about the future of Fed-
Manufactured housing can be a crit- amendment that passed during the eral housing policy, and I believe that
ical tool to providing affordable hous- Clinton era that capped the number of we can come together as Republicans
ing and a pathway to homeownership. housing projects. Bill Clinton signed and Democrats to find a solution.
But in Iowa, that option has been that into law. I think it is really tell- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I am sur-
abused by outside investors who have ing that we are going to undo it with- prised the gentleman who serves on the
bought up mobile home parks and out any real debate. That was passed in Financial Services Committee has not
promptly raised rents to Iowans by as 1998. That was a consensus change that been a part of all of the housing de-
much as 70 percent, and that is simply moved us away from constructing new bates we have had, all of the informa-
unconscionable. public housing units after decades of tion on housing.
We must protect the residents in examples, including the infamous Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the
these communities and preserve these Cabrini-Green Homes in Chicago show- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. GARCÍA), a
homes as affordable housing. My ing the idea that concentrating low-in- distinguished member of the Financial
amendment does exactly that. It pro- come Americans in inner cities did not Services Committee.
vides grants of up to $1 million for the reduce poverty, and it did increase Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker,
good actors in this space who will man- crime. I give a special thanks to Chair
age the community for the benefit of Even more so, it was another Demo- WATERS for helping advance this
the residents for the long term. crat President, Barack Obama, who amendment.
We all know that America needs created an innovative and highly suc- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this
more affordable housing, and we need cessful Rental Assistance Demonstra- en bloc which includes an amendment
to do what we can to keep that now, tion project. We had a hearing in the that I filed with Congresswoman
not lose it to predatory landlords who Financial Services Subcommittee on PRESSLEY of Massachusetts, amend-
are solely looking out for their bottom Housing, Community Development and ment 343, directing the department of
line. Insurance earlier this year on housing, Housing and Urban Development to
I urge the adoption of my amend- and a lot of people from the public find lead pipes in our Nation’s public
ment. housing sector talked about how suc- and federally assisted housing and pro-
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. cessful the Rental Assistance Dem- vide grants to remove them.
Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- onstration project was at getting pri- Frankly, it is a scandal that we have
tleman from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS). vate capital to public housing units. It to bring this legislation to the House
Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank converts them into new, modern, pri- floor in 2020, but we do. Chicago has
Ranking Member GRAVES for yielding vately owned, project-based section 8 more lead pipes than any other city in
me the time. properties. In fact, thanks to RAD and the U.S. More than 350,000 homes in my
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to other modernizations, notable housing city have lead service lines.
this en bloc amendment. authorities like San Francisco and At- But the problem is nationwide. Ac-
There is a lot of bipartisan support lanta no longer have any units of pub- cording to the National Housing Law
for an infrastructure bill, so it is a lic housing, and they have experienced Project, over 90,000 children nationwide
shame that today we are considering a remarkable turnarounds in terms of in the Housing Choice Vouchers pro-
political messaging bill that is dead on crime rates and reduced poverty levels. gram have lead poisoning, while an-
arrival in the Senate. RAD is a truly bipartisan success other 340,000 living in federally sub-
Part of the reason this legislation story. It has raised $12.6 billion in pri- sidized housing are at risk. These are
will fail is that it is a wish list for pro- vate funding to convert 100,000 units of children.
gressive priorities, many of which are public housing to private-market hous- By now the dangers of lead poisoning
outside the scope of what Americans ing, and it rehabilitated troubled prop- are well-known. A 2015 study deter-
consider to be addressing real and im- erties creating better outcomes for the mined that children in Chicago with
mediate transportation needs. residents. lead in their blood were more than 32
All of this has been achieved without percent likely to fail standardized tests
b 1130 Congress’ providing billions of dollars by the third grade.
The bill was drafted without any bi- of funding. It has been private money We must remember, removing lead
partisan input. As the ranking member that has funded the RAD program. pipes is a racial justice issue.
on the Housing, Community Develop- Instead of looking to RAD and other White flight to the suburbs left some
ment and Insurance Subcommittee, I modernizations for our housing infra- of our oldest municipalities strapped
believe that housing and infrastructure structure, this bill instead focuses on for cash. Most jurisdictions require
are important enough to merit their going backwards to a time of failed property owners to pay for the replace-
own debates. housing policies at the very moment ment of lead pipes on their own prop-
While there are a few good ideas in when, frankly, we need to be looking at erty, and the burden falls heavily on
this amendment, there are also a few 21st century infrastructure. working class Black and Brown com-
bad ones. The underlying bill spends It just doesn’t make sense that the munities like mine.
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about $100 billion on housing programs. only way the majority can justify After decades of disinvestment, our
That is done without any debate in the doing it would be to slip an idea like Nation’s public housing authorities
House on the House floor other than this, with 25 en bloc Democratic simply do not have the resources to get
this 15-minute debate. In fact, we amendments, into a partisan 2,300-page rid of lead pipes fast enough. It is past
haven’t done much debate in the Fi- bill. That just doesn’t make sense. We time for Congress to act to keep fami-
nancial Services Committee. Housing should have a separate debate about lies in this country safe and healthy in
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their homes. Housing is infrastructure, agement. This bill would help consoli- ality is these are taxpayer funds. These
and I believe that this amendment is date the checkerboard pattern of land aren’t our moneys. These are funds of
an important part of H.R. 2. ownership and allow the Tribe to bet- the taxpayers.
I would like to thank Congress- ter manage their ancestral lands which This bill has not been through the
woman PRESSLEY for joining me in of- contain numerous significant cultural proper process to ensure that we are
fering this amendment, as well as sup- sites, trails, and other elements of actually and legitimately addressing
porting organizations including the their history. the importance and the integrity of
Natural Resources Defense Council and My second amendment, the Tribal taxpayer funds.
the National Housing Trust. Internet Advancement Act, would ex- I will say it again: dating back dec-
Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this pand broadband access in Indian Coun- ades, Mr. Speaker, we have had bipar-
en bloc. try by adding Tribal lands as a priority tisan legislation related to infrastruc-
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. for broadband expansion under the ture—bipartisan. Dating back to the
Speaker, I reserve the balance of my FCC’s Universal Service Fund. late 1990s, TEA–21, 337–80; SAFETEA-
time. Last year, the FCC issued a report in LU, 417–9; MAP–21, 293–127. I will say it
Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 response to my bill, the Tribal again: our distinguished chairman
minute to the gentlewoman from Min- Broadband Deployment Act, which voted for it. The FAST Act got 372
nesota (Ms. OMAR), who is a distin- showed that Tribal nations lag far be- ‘‘aye’’ votes.
guished member on the Education and hind the rest of the population in These were all House versions, Mr.
Labor Committee. broadband access. This lack of access Speaker, not the conference report.
Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in to broadband is a significant barrier to What we are seeing right now, what we
support of an amendment I authored to economic advancement, education, are doing—I believe, again, the number
strengthen the broadband provisions of and, as now evident, telemedicine dur- is 148 Democrat amendments compared
H.R. 2. ing the pandemic, and well-being. to, I believe it is 22 Republican amend-
We often discuss the dangers of the So, Mr. Speaker, I urge support for ments.
digital divide, and I am proud of the in- my amendment and H.R. 2, the Moving This is not representation. This en-
vestment we are making today to help Forward Act, in order to close the dig- tire process is a farce. We just approved
close that divide. But as with most ital divide in Indian Country. perhaps billions of dollars—or we are
issues of economic inequality, its ef- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. about to approve billions of dollars—by
fects run deeper for communities of Speaker, I reserve the balance of my giving it 30 minutes’ consideration.
color, immigrants, and low-income time. That is not what we were sent here to
families. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 do. This process is fatally flawed.
So it is very important for us to minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- Three hundred ninety amendments
quantify the impact that Federal fornia (Mrs. TORRES), who is a distin- distilled down to effectively allowing
broadband investments have had on so- guished member of the Appropriations up to seven votes?
cially disadvantaged communities, so Committee. This is a failure in leadership.
that we can assure Federal resources Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I urge rejection of this
are being invested fairly throughout Speaker, while the Moving Forward en bloc. I urge rejection of the under-
the country or if these programs are Act is not perfect, I am glad the bill in- lying bill, and I yield back the balance
inadvertently widening the racial and cludes my amendment, the American of my time.
wealth connectivity gap. Infrastructure Opportunity Bonds Act. b 1145
I hope my colleagues will join me in This amendment would take advan- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield
this important effort. tage of times when interest rates are myself the balance of my time.
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. below the rate of inflation, making Mr. Speaker, in closing, I thank
Speaker, I yield myself such time as I borrowing essentially free. The amend- Chairman DEFAZIO for all of his hard
may consume. ment would direct the Treasury to work on the Moving Forward Act, and
Mr. Speaker, once again, 25 amend- issue government bonds, in effect bor- I especially thank him for including
ments, and we are being given 30 min- rowing at these low interest rates. The my Housing is Infrastructure legisla-
utes to debate 25 different amend- amendment then directs the proceeds tion in this important bill.
ments. We just effectively approved to the Highway Trust Fund to support My colleague from Ohio has ex-
$250 million—one-quarter of a billion infrastructure investment, creating pressed concerns that our committee
dollars—in 2 minutes. jobs. has not sufficiently debated the hous-
These aren’t our funds. These are This amendment is a smart invest- ing provisions in this bill. But let me
taxpayer funds. This bill had, I believe ment taking advantage of unique inter- remind him that we held a hearing on
it was around 1,300, 1,400 pages of text est rates to fund infrastructure in a re- H.R. 5187, which is the same text of the
just airdropped in the bill. It wasn’t sponsible way. During severe reces- housing division in this bill, and that
marked up in committee. It was just sions, my amendment will provide cru- hearing was held in April 2019. We also
airdropped in the bill, added to it, and cial support for necessary infrastruc- had a markup on this legislation in
now we are just going to appropriate ture projects helping both those who February of this year.
trillions of dollars in taxpayer funds build and those who rely on roads and So, I don’t know where he was when
without adequate consideration. public transportation. all of this was taking place, but we cer-
Once again, Mr. Speaker, I urge re- Mr. Speaker, I urge its adoption. tainly had sufficient hearings and
jection of this en bloc, and I reserve Ms. WATERS. I reserve the right to markup on this bill.
the balance of my time. close, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Demo-
Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. crats are committed to investing in
minute to the gentleman from Cali- Speaker, I yield myself the balance of and improving our Nation’s infrastruc-
fornia (Mr. RUIZ), who is a distin- my time. ture, including our affordable housing
guished member of the Energy and Mr. Speaker, once again, I want to infrastructure.
Commerce Committee. highlight what just happened. Republicans continue to insist that
Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- We just went and effectively ap- these investments are irresponsible,
port of the en bloc amendment and proved an amendment that would allow but I contend that it would be irrespon-
urge support for my two amendments for $20 billion in bonds to be issued. We sible not to make these investments.
that are included. just effectively approved the transfer When we have children living in hous-
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My first amendment would take land of 2,500 acres of taxpayer property ing that exposes them to lead poi-
in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa without the consideration of the Nat- soning and homes in flood zones that
Mountains into trust for the Agua ural Resources Committee, the com- are not built to code, we are setting
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to mittee of jurisdiction. ourselves up for much higher costs
fulfill an agreement between the Agua This is like Monopoly money we are down the road. We must make the re-
Caliente and the Bureau of Land Man- sitting here playing with, but the re- sponsible choice and pass H.R. 2.
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Mr. Speaker, this is such a signifi- The en bloc amendments were agreed ‘‘(xi) Any other projects or activities de-
cant piece of legislation, legislation to. scribed in section 101(a)(29) or section 213, as
that speaks to the repair of the infra- A motion to reconsider was laid on such sections were in effect on the day before
the table. the date of enactment of the FAST Act (Pub-
structure of this country.
lic Law 114–94).
Bridges are in disrepair and have AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR.
‘‘(B) PROHIBITION AGAINST EMINENT DO-
been deemed to be dangerous. They GRAVES OF MISSOURI
MAIN.—
may fall apart, and some have. We have The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Funds set aside under
water systems in this country—every- in order to consider an amendment en this subsection may not be obligated for any
body knows about Flint, but there are bloc consisting of amendments printed project or activity that includes the exercise
a lot of more Flints in this Nation, in part G of House Report 116–438. of eminent domain authority to carry out
with old pipes, pipes with lead, children Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- such project or activity.
exposed to water that could cause them er, I would like to offer amendments en ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION .—Notwithstanding clause
brain damage for the rest of their lives. bloc printed in part G. (i), funds reserved under this subsection may
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The be obligated for a project or activity that in-
We have roads and highways that are cludes the exercise of eminent domain au-
in great disrepair. Clerk will designate the amendments thority if such project or activity is—
The President of the United States en bloc. ‘‘(I) described in section 101(a)(29)(B), as in
wants to spend $2 trillion, and I am Amendments en bloc No. 6 consisting effect on the day before the date of enact-
pleased about that. of amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and ment of the FAST Act (Public Law 114–94);
I don’t know what my colleague on 8, printed in part G of House Report ‘‘(II) an acquisition necessary to achieve
the opposite side of the aisle is so upset 116–438, offered by Mr. GRAVES of Mis- compliance with the Americans with Disabil-
about. He is talking about the Repub- souri: ities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq); or
licans didn’t get enough amendments. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. BOST OF
‘‘(III) described in the safe routes to school
Well, it is not our fault if they don’t ILLINOIS
program under section 211.’’.
know how to craft amendments that AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. CRAWFORD
Page 210, strike lines 13 through page 213,
OF ARKANSAS
are appropriate and that should be in line 5 and insert the following:
this bill. Because in our Committee on ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.— Page 981, strike lines 8 through 11.
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Page 981, line 12, strike ‘‘(j)’’ and insert
Rules, Democrats have been very fair ‘‘(i)’’.
in the way that they have dealt with subparagraph (B), funds set aside under this
Page 982, line 21, strike ‘‘(k)’’ and insert
subsection may be obligated for any of the
this. ‘‘(j)’’.
following projects or activities:
I don’t know what he is so upset AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. FULCHER OF
‘‘(i) Construction, planning, and design of
about that they didn’t get into this on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedes- IDAHO
bill. No, this bill does not include in- trians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized Page 1920, after line 19, insert the fol-
vestment in building a wall, if that is forms of transportation, including sidewalks, lowing:
what they are interested in. We are not bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicy- SEC. 81324. AQUIFER RECHARGE FLEXIBILITY.
about building any walls to keep out cle signals, traffic calming techniques, light- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be
immigrants from Mexico or anyplace ing and other safety-related infrastructure, cited as the ‘‘Aquifer Recharge Flexibility
else, if that is what they are interested and transportation projects to achieve com- Act’’.
pliance with the Americans with Disabilities (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
in. (1) BUREAU.—The term ‘‘Bureau’’ means
This bill does not do that. This bill is Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
‘‘(ii) Construction, planning, and design of the Bureau of Reclamation.
about making sure that our citizens (2) COMMISSIONER.—The term ‘‘Commis-
infrastructure-related projects and systems
get the support from their government sioner’’ means the Commissioner of Rec-
that will provide safe routes for nondrivers,
that they deserve, to make sure that including children, older adults, and individ- lamation.
their communities are safer, that our uals with disabilities to access daily needs. (3) ELIGIBLE LAND.—The term ‘‘eligible
schools are safer, that our drinking land’’, with respect to a Reclamation
‘‘(iii) Conversion and use of abandoned
water is safer. This is about making project, means land that—
railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians,
(A) is authorized to receive water under
sure that we put the resources into this bicyclists, or other nonmotorized transpor-
State law; and
country that are so desperately needed tation users.
(B) shares an aquifer with land located in
and much of which have been neglected ‘‘(iv) Construction of turnouts, overlooks,
the service area of the Reclamation project.
for far too long. and viewing areas.
(4) NET WATER STORAGE BENEFIT.—The term
Mr. Speaker, I am proud of this bill ‘‘(v) Community improvement activities,
‘‘net water storage benefit’’ means an in-
and what it is going to do for all of our including—
crease in the volume of water that is—
‘‘(I) inventory, control, or removal of out-
citizens in this country, north, south, door advertising;
(A) stored in 1 or more aquifers; and
east, and west. I am proud that the (B)(i) available for use within the author-
‘‘(II) historic preservation and rehabilita- ized service area of a Reclamation project; or
leadership of the Democratic Party in tion of historic transportation facilities;
this government have taken this as a (ii) stored on a long-term basis to avoid or
‘‘(III) vegetation management practices in reduce groundwater overdraft.
number one priority, and we are pre- transportation rights-of-way to improve (5) RECLAMATION FACILITY.—The term
senting a total piece of legislation that roadway safety, prevent against invasive ‘‘Reclamation facility’’ means each of the in-
addresses concerns that all of our species, and provide erosion control; and frastructure assets that are owned by the
Members have said they have had. ‘‘(IV) archaeological activities relating to Bureau at a Reclamation project.
Mr. Speaker, again, I am proud of the impacts from implementation of a transpor- (6) RECLAMATION PROJECT.—The term ‘‘Rec-
work that Mr. DEFAZIO has done, and I tation project eligible under this title. lamation project’’ means any reclamation or
‘‘(vi) Any environmental mitigation activ- irrigation project, including incidental fea-
am proud of all the amendments that
ity, including pollution prevention and pol- tures thereof, authorized by Federal rec-
have been included in this bill. I am lution abatement activities and mitigation
pleased that I have the opportunity lamation law or the Act of August 11, 1939
to address stormwater management, control, (commonly known as the ‘‘Water Conserva-
today to stand here on these en bloc and water pollution prevention or abatement tion and Utilization Act’’) (53 Stat. 1418,
amendments and participate in one of related to highway construction or due to chapter 717; 16 U.S.C. 590y et seq.), or con-
the most important pieces of legisla- highway runoff, including activities de- structed by the United States pursuant to
tion this House could have ever pre- scribed in sections 328(a) and 329. such law, or in connection with which there
sented. ‘‘(vii) Projects and strategies to reduce ve- is a repayment or water service contract exe-
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance hicle-caused wildlife mortality related to, or cuted by the United States pursuant to such
of my time. to restore and maintain connectivity among law, or any project constructed by the Sec-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time terrestrial or aquatic habitats affected by, a retary through the Bureau for the reclama-
for debate has expired. transportation facility otherwise eligible for tion of land.
Pursuant to the rule, the previous assistance under this subsection. (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
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‘‘(viii) The recreational trails program means the Secretary of the Interior.
question is ordered on the amendments under section 206. (c) FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW GREATER AQUI-
en bloc offered by the gentlewoman ‘‘(ix) The safe routes to school program FER RECHARGE IN WESTERN STATES.—
from California (Ms. WATERS). under section 211. (1) USE OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES.—
The question is on the amendments ‘‘(x) Activities in furtherance of a vulner- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner may
en bloc offered by the gentlewoman able road user assessment described in sec- allow the use of excess capacity in Reclama-
from California (Ms. WATERS). tion 148. tion facilities for aquifer recharge of non-
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Reclamation project water, subject to appli- (3) CONVEYANCE FOR AQUIFER RECHARGE waters by the applicant as described in para-
cable rates, charges, and public participation PURPOSES.—The holder of a right-of-way, graph (1)’’;
requirements, on the condition that— easement, permit, or other authorization to (II) by inserting ‘‘receipt of the’’ before
(i) the use— transport water across public land adminis- ‘‘notice’’; and
(I) shall not be implemented in a manner tered by the Bureau of Land Management (III) by striking ‘‘of application for such
that is detrimental to— may transport water for aquifer recharge Federal license or permit’’ and inserting
(aa) any power service or water contract purposes without requiring additional au- ‘‘under the preceding sentence’’;
for the Reclamation project; or thorization from the Secretary where the use (ii) in the third sentence—
(bb) any obligations for fish, wildlife, or does not expand or modify, other than the (I) by striking ‘‘such discharge’’ and insert-
water quality protection applicable to the timing of use, the operation of the right-of- ing ‘‘any discharge made into the navigable
Reclamation project; way, easement, permit, or other authoriza- waters by the applicant as described in para-
(II) shall be consistent with water quality tion across public land. graph (1)’’; and
guidelines for the Reclamation project; (4) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section cre- (II) by striking ‘‘any water quality require-
(III) shall comply with all applicable— ates, impairs, alters, or supersedes a Federal ment’’ and inserting ‘‘the applicable provi-
(aa) Federal laws; and or State water right. sions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307’’;
(bb) policies of the Bureau; and (5) EXEMPTION.—This Act shall not apply to (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ‘‘in-
(IV) shall comply with all applicable State the State of California. sure compliance with applicable water qual-
laws and policies; and (6) STATE-LED ADVISORY GROUP.—The Sec- ity requirements.’’ and inserting ‘‘ensure
(ii) the non-Federal party to an existing retary may participate in any State-led col- any discharge into the navigable waters by
contract for water or water capacity in a laborative, multi-stakeholder advisory group the applicant as described in paragraph (1)
Reclamation facility consents to the use of created in any watershed the purpose of will comply with the applicable provisions of
the Reclamation facility under this sub- which is to monitor, review, and assess aqui- sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.’’; and
section. fer recharge activities. (iv) by striking the first sentence and in-
(B) EFFECT ON EXISTING CONTRACTS.—Noth- serting ‘‘Not later than 90 days after receipt
AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. GRAVES OF
ing in this subsection affects a contract— of a request for certification, the certifying
LOUISIANA
(i) in effect on the date of enactment of State, interstate agency, or Administrator
this Act; and On page 1968, after line 16, insert the fol- shall identify in writing all specific addi-
(ii) under which the use of excess capacity lowing: tional materials or information that are nec-
in a Bureau conveyance facility for carriage (c) PRESERVING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE essary to make a final decision on a request
of non-Reclamation project water for aquifer FUNDING SOURCE.—The Secretary shall not for certification. On receipt of a request for
recharge is allowed. award grants to eligible entities for the certification, the certifying State or inter-
(2) AQUIFER RECHARGE ON ELIGIBLE LAND.— projects in subsection (a) until the Secretary state agency, as applicable, shall imme-
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraphs certifies that the actions in subsection (a) diately notify the Administrator of the re-
(C) and (D), the Secretary may contract with are more nationally significant than the eco- quest.’’;
a holder of a water service or repayment con- logical restoration and sustainability of the (C) in paragraph (3)—
tract for a Reclamation project to allow the region (including adjacent coastal areas) re- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘there
contractor, in accordance with applicable sponsible for producing such revenue as de- will be compliance’’ and inserting ‘‘a dis-
State laws and policies— fined by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security charge made into the navigable waters by
(i) to directly use water available under Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note). the applicant as described in paragraph (1)
the contract for aquifer recharge on eligible AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. HICE OF will comply’’; and
land; or GEORGIA (ii) in the second sentence—
(ii) to enter into an agreement with an in- Page 1692, line 1, strike ‘‘ZERO-EMISSION (I) by striking ‘‘section’’ and inserting
dividual or entity to transfer water available POSTAL FLEET AND’’. ‘‘the applicable provisions of sections’’; and
under the contract for aquifer recharge on Page 1692, strike line 4 and all that follows (II) by striking ‘‘or 307 of this Act’’ and in-
eligible land. through page 1694, line 23. serting ‘‘and 307’’;
(B) AUTHORIZED PROJECT USE.—The use of a AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. LAMALFA OF (D) in paragraph (4)—
Reclamation facility for aquifer recharge CALIFORNIA (i) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘appli-
under subparagraph (A) shall be considered Page 984, strike line 16 and all that follows cable effluent limitations’’ and all that fol-
an authorized use for the Reclamation through page 985, line 2 (and redesignate sub- lows through the period at the end and in-
project if requested by a holder of a water sequent clauses accordingly). serting ‘‘any discharge made by the appli-
service or repayment contract for the Rec- cant into the navigable waters as described
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY
lamation facility. in paragraph (1) will not violate the applica-
OF WEST VIRGINIA
(C) MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACTS.—The ble provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306,
Secretary may contract with a holder of a Page 1137, after line 10, insert the fol- and 307.’’;
water service or repayment contract for a lowing: (ii) in the second sentence, by striking
Reclamation project under subparagraph (A) SEC. 22117. CERTIFICATION. ‘‘will violate applicable effluent limitations
if the Secretary determines that a new con- Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution or other limitations or other water quality
tract or contract amendment described in Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341) is amended— requirements such Federal’’ and inserting
that paragraph is— (1) in subsection (a)— ‘‘will result in a discharge made into the
(i) necessary to allow for the use of water (A) in paragraph (1)— navigable waters by the applicant as de-
available under the contract for aquifer re- (i) in the first sentence— scribed in paragraph (1) that violates the ap-
charge under this subsection; (I) by inserting ‘‘by the applicant’’ after plicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303,
(ii) in the best interest of the Reclamation ‘‘any discharge’’; and 306, and 307, the Federal’’; and
project and the United States; and (II) by inserting ‘‘as a result of the feder- (iii) in the third sentence—
(iii) approved by the contractor that is re- ally licensed or permitted activity’’ after (I) by striking ‘‘such facility or activity’’
sponsible for repaying the cost of construc- ‘‘into the navigable waters’’; and inserting ‘‘a discharge made by the ap-
tion, operations, and maintenance of the fa- (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘ac- plicant into the navigable waters as de-
cility that delivers the water under the con- tivity’’ and inserting ‘‘discharge’’; scribed in paragraph (1)’’; and
tract. (iii) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘ap- (II) by striking ‘‘section 301, 302, 303, 306, or
(D) REQUIREMENTS.—The use of Reclama- plications’’ each place it appears and insert- 307 of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘sections 301,
tion facilities for the use or transfer of water ing ‘‘requests’’; 302, 303, 306, and 307’’; and
for aquifer recharge under this subsection (iv) in the fifth sentence, by striking ‘‘act (E) in paragraph (5)—
shall be subject to the requirements that— on’’ and inserting ‘‘grant or deny’’; and (i) by striking ‘‘such facility or activity
(i) the use or transfer shall not be imple- (v) by inserting after the fourth sentence has been operated in’’ and inserting ‘‘any
mented in a manner that materially impacts the following: ‘‘The certifying State, inter- discharge made by the applicant into the
any power service or water contract for the state agency, or Administrator shall publish navigable waters as described in paragraph
Reclamation project; the requirements for certification that meet (1) is in’’; and
(ii) before the use or transfer, the Sec- the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, (ii) by striking ‘‘section 301, 302, 303, 306, or
retary shall determine that the use or trans- 303, 306, and 307. The decision to grant or 307 of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘sections 301,
fer— deny a request shall be based only on the ap- 302, 303, 306, and 307’’; and
(I) results in a net water storage benefit plicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘assure
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for the Reclamation project; or 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision that any applicant for a Federal license or
(II) contributes to the recharge of an aqui- shall be set forth in writing to the appli- permit will comply with any applicable’’ and
fer on eligible land; and cant.’’; inserting the following: ‘‘ensure that any
(iii) the use or transfer complies with all (B) in paragraph (2)— discharge made by the applicant into the
applicable— (i) in the second sentence— navigable waters as described in subsection
(I) Federal laws and policies; and (I) by striking ‘‘such a discharge’’ and in- (a)(1) shall comply with the applicable provi-
(II) interstate water compacts. serting ‘‘a discharge made into the navigable sions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.
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Any limitations or requirements in the pre- and the ranking members of both the pretty much done away with during
ceding sentence shall become a condition on subcommittee and full committee, if the FAST Act and MAP–21. That means
any Federal license or permit subject to the one of us didn’t agree on a provision, cycling, pedestrians, scooters, and
provisions of this section.
then it wasn’t included. It was as sim- other modes now, which have proved
‘‘(e) DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
OF SECTIONS 301, 302, 303, 306, AND 307.—In this
ple as that. very viable in the time of corona, when
section, the term ‘applicable provisions of Today could have been a great day people are a little reluctant to get into
sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307’ means, as for all of us, and we could be approving taxicabs or even Ubers or whatever, if
applicable,’’; and a bill that all of us could be proud of. they don’t have their own single-occu-
(3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)— Instead, we are left with a bill and a pancy vehicle.
(A) by striking ‘‘with’’; process that shreds one of the only bi- We can realize a lot more safe com-
(B) by striking ‘‘other appropriate’’; and partisan issues left in Congress. It just muting. We also have had a disturbing
(C) by striking ‘‘set forth’’ and all that fol- increase in pedestrian cycling deaths.
shreds it to pieces.
lows through the period at the end and in- This bill would help with that.
serting ‘‘implementing water quality cri-
I can answer the gentlewoman who
managed the last section of the bill, There are also two amendments by
teria under section 303 necessary to support
the specified designated use or uses of the re- the financial services section. She said: the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr.
ceiving navigable water.’’. I don’t understand why everybody is so MCKINLEY) that preempt State author-
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. STAUBER OF disappointed in this. ity to protect waters within that State.
MINNESOTA Mr. Speaker, because it is a failure. Now, I understand. Yes, if you are
An absolute failure is what this bill is. from West Virginia, mountaintop min-
Page 1137, after line 10, insert the fol-
lowing: And it is not going anywhere, abso- ing removal, dumping in the streams,
SEC. 22117. PERMITS FOR DREDGED OR FILL MA- lutely not going anywhere. all that. Great. We wouldn’t want to
TERIAL. Mr. Speaker, I continue to oppose protect the waters. The water is doing
Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution this partisan process, but I urge my just fine underneath all of that toxic
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by colleagues to support this amendment, mining waste. And then, well, we did
adding at the end the following: and I reserve the balance of my time. have a little poisoning incident right
‘‘(u) EXCEPTION TO PERMITTING REQUIRE- near the State capital, as I remember,
Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield
MENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision where people couldn’t use the water for
of this section, any person issued a permit by myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to quite a while. But, hey, States should
a State for the discharge of dredged or fill
this en bloc, which provides for the not be able to protect their drinking
material which complies with the require-
ments of subparagraphs (A) through (H) of consideration of eight amendments. water or recreational waters or any
subsection (h)(1) shall not be required to ob- The amendments contained in this en waters within that State.
tain a permit under this section.’’. bloc amend various divisions of the Then a wonderful one from Mr.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bill. I will speak to a few that fall with- STAUBER that would deem—deem,
ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- in the jurisdiction of the Committee on meaning no process necessary—the per-
tleman from Missouri (Mr. GRAVES) Transportation and Infrastructure. mits for dredge-and-fill activities, no
and the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. oversight. That would, of course, over-
DEFAZIO) each will control 15 minutes. BOST) would bar the use of eminent do- turn the precedents set by the Clean
The Chair recognizes the gentleman main only for pedestrian and bicycle Water Act since 1987. But he is pro-
from Missouri. projects. Oh, by the way, he still sup- viding backup support to Trump, who
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- ports eminent domain for pipeline is pretty much decimating the Clean
er, I yield myself such time as I may projects, a very disruptive one pro- Water Act with his dirty water rule.
consume. Then, Mr. LAMALFA says that he
posed in my district and here on the
Mr. Speaker, although I support this wants to make it harder to get a rail-
East Coast and maybe even where he
amendment, I want to, again, note my road rehabilitation improvement fund
lives. He isn’t dealing with that kind of
continued disappointment in this over- grant. Well, he is upset about Califor-
eminent domain, not dealing with
all process. nia’s high-speed rail. Unfortunately, he
highway eminent domain, not dealing
More than once, I faulted the major- would make it virtually impossible for
with transit eminent domain. He just
ity’s one-sided committee markup of the Texas high-speed rail, which, by
doesn’t like alternate modes.
H.R. 2, but at least we were given time the way, is a private project and, I be-
Well, these would only take place
to consider 165 Republican amend- lieve, supported by many Republicans
under the Uniform Relocation Assist-
ments, although 112 were ultimately in this House from Texas. He would
ance and Real Property Acquisition
rejected and mostly through en bloc. make it impossible for them to get a
Act, which provides strong protection
But now the majority wants to further RRIF loan if his amendment should
to landowners to ensure that any invol-
stifle consideration of minority amend- pass. But, hey, he doesn’t like the Cali-
untary land acquisitions are fair, strik-
ments by giving us a scant eight Re- fornia high-speed rail, so tough luck to
ing the right balance of protecting
publican amendments out of nearly 400 the people from Texas and elsewhere
landowner rights, and construct nec-
that were filed. We weren’t even given who want high-speed rail.
essary infrastructure.
Mr. Speaker, right now, a lot of the
the courtesy to choose. Generally, this has been used on rail-
RRIF money remains unused, so we are
In 2015, if everyone remembers, and to-trail projects or bike projects when
trying to help expedite that in this bill.
for those who weren’t here, when the there is one reluctant landowner who
He would make it, again, nearly impos-
House considered the last surface thinks that nasty people are going to
sible and harder.
transportation law, the FAST Act, be riding their bikes by the fringe of Then, Mr. CRAWFORD would take
there were more Democrat-led amend- their property. away the 50 percent set-aside for large
ments—remember, Republicans were in In my largest city, Eugene, it took projects, over $100 million in the Con-
the majority. There were more Demo- several years to get one landowner to solidated Rail Infrastructure and Safe-
crat-led amendments that were agreed finally allow a circular bike path to ty Improvement grant program.
to than there were Republican-led transit around the river. One land-
amendments that were made in order owner held it up for 3 years because of b 1200
for today’s debate. the concerns about the kind of people And outside my jurisdiction, Mr.
Of course, the FAST Act was a bill who would be riding bikes. Ultimately, HICE would strike the $25 billion to the
that was developed at that time by a large fence was erected there with United States Postal Service.
both the majority and the minority, the barriers and all that to keep those I mentioned this earlier. Trump
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which is a stark difference from the people out. The path was done, but it hates the Postal Service because he
majority’s bill that we are discussing shouldn’t have taken 3 years. That all thinks that they are subsidizing Ama-
today. could have been set earlier under the zon. Actually, Amazon is subsidizing
In fact, I remember the Big Four Uniform Relocation Act. the post office, but, hey, we don’t deal
agreement. If the chairmen of both the Mr. Speaker, we are reemphasizing with facts downtown here very much
subcommittee and the full committee transportation alternatives. They were anymore—or he doesn’t.
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And it would also strike the money that an updated plan that outlines spe- wrapped in. Our amendment is No. 349.
that they could use to buy a new fleet cific reforms to put the Postal Service And, as I have mentioned before, near-
of vehicles. They should keep driving on firm financial footing is going to ly 380 or 390 amendments on this bill.
around in those crappy 35-year-old ve- happen. Our amendment amends page 1968
hicles which require massive amounts But absent revised estimates and a that I am sure everyone here has read,
of maintenance and are, of course, pol- business plan, it is unclear what the and what this does is it very simply—
luting. true needs of the Postal Service are. I it very simply says that, in order for
So I would also oppose that amend- will just say that the USPS was de- this brand-new urban park grant pro-
ment, even though it is not within my signed to be self-sufficient, a self-suffi- gram that has not been through the
jurisdiction. cient entity. The only way of dealing committee of jurisdiction, the Natural
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of with that issue is by long-term legisla- Resources Committee, if you are going
my time. tive reform, not a bailout. That is the to take money from one area and give
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- only way to do it. it to this urbanized park grant pro-
er, may I inquire as to how much time So we cannot continue throwing tax- gram, you at least need to make sure
is remaining. payer money away and particularly that the area where the revenues are
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- adding green new deals. I ask my col- coming from, which happens to be the
tleman from Missouri has 121⁄2 minutes leagues to support this amendment. area that I represent, that it is sustain-
remaining. The gentleman from Oregon Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I able, that it is ecologically sustainable
has 91⁄2 minutes remaining. yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman and the community is sustainable and
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speak- from New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. that it would be a better investment
er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman MALONEY), the chair of the Committee for taxpayers to invest in the urban
from Georgia (Mr. HICE). on Oversight and Reform with jurisdic- parks than it would be to ensure the
Mr. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I tion over the post office. ecological and the community resil-
rise in opposition to the postal provi- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ience or sustainability of these regions.
sions in H.R. 2 and have offered an York. Madam Speaker, I thank the
That is it, a very simple amendment.
amendment to strike them from the gentleman for yielding and for his ex-
bill. traordinary leadership on H.R. 2. I would love to have anybody come
As ranking member of the Sub- I thank my colleague on the other explain to me why they are going to
committee on Government Operations side of the aisle, but I am urging a vote ‘‘no,’’ because we are going to see
of the Oversight and Reform Com- ‘‘no’’ vote on his amendment. We are in this amendment voted down in just a
mittee, I was very much disappointed the midst of a national emergency few minutes. I would love for any-
that we were not consulted on these caused by the coronavirus, and it is body—and I would be happy to yield
provisions. having a dire effect on the Postal Serv- time, Madam Speaker. I would be
My colleagues from the Oversight ice. happy to have anybody explain to me
and Reform Committee and I have been Despite better-than-expected reve- why they are opposed to this amend-
closely following the financial health nues in recent months, the Postal ment and what they are going to ex-
of the Postal Service, and we receive, Service is still at risk of running out of plain to people next time we have a
in fact, weekly updates on mail vol- money. It could be forced to cease oper- hurricane and these communities are
ume, revenue, and cash on hand. The ations if it does not receive financial decimated. That is what I would love
numbers are very clear, what we have assistance from the Federal Govern- to hear.
received. The $25 billion postal bailout ment soon. This amendment would So, Madam Speaker, I yield my re-
provided in H.R. 2 is just simply pre- eliminate the critical funding that the maining time to my friends on the
mature. We don’t need to go there at post office needs. other side of the aisle to explain to me
this point. Throughout the pandemic, the Postal the opposition to this amendment.
A few weeks ago, I asked the Post- Service has continued to deliver life- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I
master General to revise the initial es- saving medications and vital supplies, yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman
timates for the direct impact from the especially to rural America. If the from Michigan (Ms. SLOTKIN.)
pandemic, which included this $25 bil- Postal Service ceases to exist, rural Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise
lion for modernization. The reality is Americans will suffer the most, be- in support of the Moving Forward Act
that, over the last several months, the cause it is the only delivery company as a critical investment in our Nation’s
revenue trends no longer support the that serves them. infrastructure.
Postal Service’s multibillion-dollar If any issue should be bipartisan, it is No matter where you stand politi-
bailout request. This is because there this one, because the post office affects cally, the state of our crumbling infra-
are much better numbers and perform- every American and is critical to many structure is something that all people,
ance that has been driven by package of us. The Postal Service helps bind us and certainly all Michiganders, agree
volume. together and delivers to every address on.
Let me give you some examples. in the Nation, no matter how remote.
The disastrous breaching of two
During the first 11 weeks of the pan- But the dedicated staff that braves
major dams in my State last month is
demic, the Postal Service earned $330 the coronavirus pandemic every day
all you need to know. It is a cautionary
million more in revenue than this same cannot continue to do their job with-
tale for everyone.
time last year. The Postal Service also out reliable transportation or funding.
improved its amount of cash on hand We must fulfill our constitutional duty We are in need of generational in-
by at least $600 million. And as of June and act now to save the Postal Service. vestment in our infrastructure, and
4, they had $13.2 billion in cash. I urge my colleagues on both sides of this bill includes many of the priorities
In addition, while negotiations with the aisle to oppose this amendment. I have fought for for our district, in-
the Treasury Department are still on- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam cluding major money for high-speed
going, the Postal Service has yet to Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- broadband for all Americans, signifi-
even tap into the $10 billion in lending tleman from Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES). cant funds for upgrades to our schools,
that was authorized by Congress in the Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam and $40 billion for clean water invest-
CARES Act. Speaker, I have expressed my frustra- ment projects, including PFAS treat-
A long-term plan to turn the Postal tion about the fact that so few Repub- ment.
Service around is also being developed. lican amendments have been allowed I am also pleased that the House
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My colleagues from the Oversight and to even be debated, yet this is the one adopted two of my amendments which
Reform Committee and I have called en bloc amendment. This is block G, protect Michigan’s most precious gifts,
for a 10-year business plan to improve and there are eight Republican amend- which is our waters and our water.
the Postal Service’s business model. ments—eight—eight Republican One of my amendments is directly re-
And given the start of the new Post- amendments where we actually get to lated to an issue called Line 5, a pipe-
master General’s term, we are hopeful debate. And, of course, they are all line in our beautiful Great Lakes. It
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will require the Federal agency respon- was misleading. In April, Texas Central 21st century transportation bill and, of
sible for pipeline safety to share infor- announced they would renege on their course, for things from other commit-
mation related to pipeline leaks, dam- original promise; they would now seek tees that we have explained during the
age, or disruption with relevant State Federal stimulus money. debate: Helena Zyblikewycz, my chief
and local governments. And there is a reason they are doing counsel on highways and transit, in-
This is enormously relevant, given that. The project’s costs have tripled credible yeoman’s work; Auke Mahar-
the recent disruption of Enbridge’s from its original estimates of $30 bil- Piersma, who took over rail; Garrett
Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of lion. These ballooning projections are Gee; Jackie Schmitz; Brittany
Mackinac. The people of Michigan de- especially concerning, considering the Lundberg, from my hometown; Chris
serve to be sure of the safety of the project also faces other significant hur- Bell; Andrea Wohleber; Katherine Am-
pipeline. My amendment would make dles: brose; Alice Koethe; Kathy Dedrick;
sure they have the relevant informa- Lack of financial feasibility; Mohsin Syed, our committee counsel;
tion. They have no power for eminent do- Jill Harrelson; Maddy Pike; Edward
Investing in our country’s infrastruc- main, thank goodness, although they McGlone; Michael Hudspith; Jamie
ture can and should be a bipartisan are coming to Washington for power to Harrell; and many more on other sub-
issue. I urge my colleagues to support seize people’s lands without their con- committees.
on both sides of the aisle. sent; I am just going to return to Kathy
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam There are potential safety and fund- Dedrick for a moment. I do this some-
Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- ing issues; and times; it always embarrasses her. We
tleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY), the Near uniform opposition from local used to have a program here called the
ranking member of the Ways and and State officials along the rural page program. I thought it was a great
Means Committee. route of this railroad. thing. A lot of pages went on, a num-
Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I first Texas Central is now asking House ber, to becomes Members of Congress
want to thank the ranking member for Democrats in the House to include a or to come back and work in govern-
his insistence that both parties work change in the Green New Deal legisla- ment service.
together to develop and fund infra- tion to make it easier to renege on Kathy was my first congressional
structure priorities in America. This is these loans. We should not condone page, obviously, a few years ago. She is
the way it ought to work. This issue this. We are in a COVID crisis. Those from Lebanon, Oregon. She came back
has never been partisan in the past. dollars should be used for healthcare, later and worked for me when we did
Mr. GRAVES has made the point, we not a boondoggle. the SAFETEA-LU bill, a few years ago,
will go to the table and work together. Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I as my designated person when I chaired
He is exactly right, and I support his yield 1 minute to the gentleman from the Highways Subcommittee—I mean,
efforts. Pennsylvania (Mr. EVANS). when I was ranking member on the
I rise today to support Representa- Highways Subcommittee. She worked
b 1215
tive LAMALFA’s amendment to strike for Al Gore. She worked downtown. At
certain credit risk premium provisions Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I rise a very auspicious and appropriate time,
in the underlying bill. The amendment in strong support of H.R. 2, the Moving she came back to be my chief of staff
protects Federal taxpayers all across Forward Act. on the committee and has just done ab-
America, makes sure they are not Our Nation’s public schools are in solutely incredible work.
stuck holding the bag when a specific desperate need of repair, school facili- Hopefully, I won’t have to be dis-
railroad defaults on its loans. ties across the country. I come from turbing her at all hours of the day and
The author of the original provision the city of Philadelphia, where our av- night and on weekends too much in the
readily admits that this is an earmark erage public school buildings are more near future, and the same to many of
for Texas Central Railroad in Texas. than 70 years old. my other staff who I have been both-
This is a private company that had I am proud to say that H.R. 158, the ering a lot as we worked through this
claimed for years that they would fund Rehabilitation of Historical Schools process and other legislation in these
this privately and it would be a State Act, which I am the sponsor of, is in very difficult times.
railroad, but they have reneged on this. H.R. 158 allows the historic tax Madam Speaker, I thank everyone
that. They are now considering one of credit to be used for rehabilitation of who helped, and I thank those from
these loans to build a high-speed rail public school buildings. other committees who contributed so
between Houston and Dallas. President Trump used the historical much to the bill.
But Texas Central’s train is so risky tax credit to transform an old public Madam Speaker, I thank the Repub-
and their financial situation so poor, building, a post office, into a hotel. I lican side. Paul Sass, Jack Ruddy—I
they say they can’t even pay the risk believe that should be made available am sure that Sam is going to do this,
premium upfront. And for this reason, to fix our schools. Our children all de- but I am going to do it anyway—Corey
they request that legislators change serve an equal shot at the future, re- Cooke, Michael Falencki, a dozen com-
the Federal law in order to help the gardless of their ZIP Code. mittees. I said all the other commit-
company qualify for a loan they would I stand proudly supporting H.R. 2, be- tees.
never receive under standard rules. cause I commend the leadership of my Office of Legislative Counsel, they
This is a huge red flag if I have ever chairman here, who is demonstrating have been troopers in putting all this
seen one. That is why I feel it is impor- that we need to work this all together. together: Wade Ballou, Karen Ander-
tant for legislators of both parties to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam son, Robert Casturo, and Kakuti Lin.
support Representative LAMALFA’s Speaker, can I inquire as to the time The Congressional Research Service,
amendment, to ensure that we don’t left on both sides? Christopher Davis sat in on our epic 24-
lose important taxpayer protections The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. hour markup and provided invaluable
for these RRIF loans and allow for a WILD). The gentleman from Missouri advice when we threatened to fall into
prolonged CRP payment schedule. has 41⁄2 minutes remaining. The gen- the parliamentary black hole a couple
Here is the situation: Texas Central tleman from Oregon has 51⁄2 minutes re- of times. He kept us out of it.
Railroad is privately funded and a maining. And then the floor staff and, of
State railroad, and it has always prom- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam course, the Office of the Parliamen-
ised to Texas that this ‘‘project does Speaker, I don’t have any other speak- tarian for their work as we determined
not need, does not want, and will not ers. I reserve the balance of my time. jurisdictions and appropriateness of
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ask for government grants for con- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I amendments.
struction or public money to subsidize yield myself such time as I may con- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal-
operations.’’ sume. ance of my time.
Yet it is now clear that promise, Madam Speaker, I would just take Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam
which was used to gain support from this time to thank a few folks for this Speaker, I yield myself such time as I
citizens in communities across Texas, epic legislation, the transformative may consume.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to lend The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Americans across the country begin to
my support for the gentleman’s thank- ant to section 3 of House Resolution flee these high-cost areas.
yous for the staff. We all know that 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Instead of building a bipartisan con-
staff works very, very hard on these Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- sensus to streamline the project review
pieces of legislation, and they put in a ther proceedings on this question are process, this bill binds the hands of
tremendous amount of time and effort, postponed. States and localities and burdens the
regardless of which side that they hap- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. FOXX OF American public with unworkable man-
pen to be on. NORTH CAROLINA dates.
Madam Speaker, I want to continue The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now Madam Speaker, at a time when nu-
to note how much of a missed oppor- in order to consider amendment No. 1 merous other bills that had been
tunity that this is and this was. I sup- printed in part H of House Report 116– brought to the floor carry a $1 trillion
port this amendment, but unfortu- 438. price tag, without offsetting cost, we
nately, it doesn’t fix the overall bill for Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam must look for ways to rein in out-of-
it to make really too much of a dif- Speaker, I have an amendment at the control spending. My amendment
ference. desk. would inject a modicum of fiscal re-
The sad thing is, is we know we could The SPEAKER pro tempore. The search into this $1.5 trillion bill by re-
have come together and written an in- Clerk will designate the amendment. versing a Federal contracting policy
frastructure bill that would easily gain The text of the amendment is as fol- that was designed to protect estab-
bipartisan support, which it needs to lows: lished union work at the expense of
become law. At the end of division H, add the following would-be competitors, taxpayers, and
In 2 weeks, the T&I Committee plans new section: our Nation’s investment in infrastruc-
to mark up the bipartisan Water Re- SEC. lll. PREVAILING RATE OF WAGE RE- ture.
sources Act, and I hope and I expect QUIREMENTS. My amendment will allow us to con-
that it will pass. It is bipartisan at this (a) REPEALS.—The following provisions are tinue to fund important highway
point because it is a bill that both sides repealed:
(1) Section 113 of title 23, United States
projects by making commonsense re-
continue to develop together. We have forms to lower the cost of infrastruc-
Code (and the item relating to such section
worked together on it. That bipartisan in the analysis for chapter 1 of such title). ture contracts funded by the American
process stands in stark contrast to the (2) Section 5333(a) of title 49, United States taxpayer.
process that has been used today. Code. The Davis-Bacon Act requires Fed-
The water resources bill absolutely (b) APPLICABILITY.— eral contractors and subcontractors to
has a chance of becoming law, whereas (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subject to paragraph pay the local prevailing wage for con-
this $1.5 trillion wish list won’t go any- (2), the amendments made by this section struction projects on which the Federal
where after today. shall take effect on the 31st day following
the date of enactment of this Act.
Government is a party. It sounds inno-
I congratulate my Republican col- cent, but the devil is always in the de-
(2) EXISTING CONTRACTS.—The amendments
leagues for their work on these par- tails. The prevailing wage is severely
made by this section shall not affect any
ticular amendments, and I would urge contract in existence on the date of enact- dictated not by market forces but by
Members to support this amendment. ment of this Act or made pursuant to an in- the domination of union bargaining
Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- vitation for bids outstanding on such date of power.
ance of my time. enactment. By using this metric, Congress is ef-
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fectively pricing out any would-be
none of what we do here would happen with- ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- competition for contracts and shield-
out countless hours of staff work. I especially tlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. ing entrenched interests from competi-
want to thank the following members of my FOXX) and a Member opposed each will tion.
own staff, all of whom have worked tirelessly control 15 minutes. What is the result of Davis-Bacon,
on this bill: The Chair recognizes the gentle- which was adopted before Federal min-
Paul Sass, Jack Ruddy, Corey Cooke, Tara
woman from North Carolina. imum wage standards existed? Accord-
Hupman, Justin Harclerode, Abigail Camp, Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam ing to a report from the Joint Eco-
Nick Christensen, Jamie Hopkins, Tyler Speaker, I yield myself such time as I nomic Committee, Davis-Bacon-deter-
Micheletti, Shawn Bloch, Michael Falencki. may consume. mined wages tend to inflate labor costs
Cheryle Tucker, Trey McKenzie, Victor
Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- an average of 22 percent above market
Sarmiento, Drew Feeley, Melissa Beaumont,
port of my amendment to H.R. 2. This rates.
Johanna Hardy, Ian Bennitt, Jon Pawlow,
amendment will modernize our infra- Additionally, research from Suffolk
Holly Woodruff Lyons, T. Hunter Presti, John
structure spending to yield more in- University found that Davis-Bacon re-
Rayfield.
I also want to thank the Democratic Com- vestments in infrastructure projects, quirements cost U.S. taxpayers an ad-
mittee staff for their work on this bill. more jobs for frontline workers, and ditional $8.6 billion annually and add
Finally, I want to thank the Office of Legisla- equitable spending for communities 9.9 percent to construction costs.
tive Counsel, especially Karen Anderson and across our Nation. The Congressional Budget Office has
Robert Casturo, for their long hours and hard I am always hesitant about measures found that removing this burdensome
work in drafting the bill before us, as well as that are brought before this Chamber mandate would free up $13 billion over
the majority of amendments offered both at that are partisan, which is what H.R. 2 10 years. Perhaps that is why the Gov-
our markup and at Rules Committee. Their is. I am disappointed that Democrats ernment Accountability Office advo-
professionalism and skill are always appre- decided to turn the infrastructure bill cated for its repeal over 40 years ago.
ciated, and we owe them a tremendous debt into a partisan exercise by spending I know Congress is often derelict in
of gratitude. over a trillion dollars, while failing to its duty, but that is simply inexcus-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time address this longstanding problem and able. These inflated costs mean bloated
for debate has expired. save taxpayers tens of billions of dol- government spending and less bang for
Pursuant to the rule, the previous lars a year. the taxpayers’ buck.
question is ordered on the amendments Instead of recognizing and addressing Beyond requiring taxpayers to over-
en bloc offered by the gentleman from ongoing issues with the Highway Trust pay for construction projects, Davis-
Missouri (Mr. GRAVES). Fund’s inevitable insolvency, this bill Bacon requirements force businesses
The question is on the amendments relies on deficit spending and adds to working on Federal highway projects
en bloc offered by the gentleman from the taxpayers’ growing burdens at a to comply with burdensome paperwork
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Missouri (Mr. GRAVES). time when many families are strug- and reporting regulations, which fur-
The question was taken; and the gling with the uncertainty created by ther inflate costs and slow project com-
Speaker pro tempore announced that the COVID–19 crisis. pletion.
the noes appeared to have it. Instead of building the infrastructure The premise of this bill is that it in-
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Americans need, this bill gives priority vests in America. If that is the goal,
Speaker, I demand the yeas and nays. to rail lines and urban hubs, even as then we must address this outdated
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stumbling block to our Nation’s live on those kinds of wages. But other would not have clean water and the
progress. Davis-Bacon concentrates places it is not so inexpensive. breweries might go away, but that is
wealth by government fiat instead of And what we are trying to prevent is okay, that is just a Republican philo-
growing our economy. It artificially history. Low-bid contractors that often sophical talking point.
limits the number of construction come in from out of State provide The gentlewoman said the average
projects in which we engage. Finally, it shoddy workmanship, but, yes, it was wage is $20 an hour, so I don’t know
limits the number of jobs created. cheaper, it is cheaper. If you want a what she is concerned about. I have
Madam Speaker, our economy needs crappy job, hire somebody who is the two pages of Davis-Bacon prevailing
expansion, not constraint. Federal low-bid contractor, who has unskilled wages in North Carolina, and I only see
spending needs efficiency, not bloated people working for them. one of about 50 entries that is $20.92 an
profit-making. People need jobs, not We are setting a standard here. Stud- hour, so it doesn’t seem there is much
barriers to entry to employment. ies show that the most in any region purpose to her amendment.
Madam Speaker, if we want invest- around the country, because these are Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to
ment, support my amendment and in- done in very discrete regions—there the gentleman from New York (Mr.
ject our infrastructure projects with a are quite a number of regions in her JEFFRIES), the Chair of the Democratic
healthy dose of the 21st century. State, I was using the averages here; Caucus.
Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- some of them are even lower, a few are Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, I
ance of my time. higher. But the average, under a dis- thank the distinguished chair of the
passionate analysis by the EPI, would Transportation and Infrastructure
b 1230 be it could raise wages by as much as Committee for yielding and for his tre-
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I rise 10 percent. Wages are one-quarter of mendous leadership as it relates to the
in opposition to the amendment. the job cost. So 10 percent of one-quar- Moving Forward Act.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ter would mean you would add 21⁄2 per- House Democrats throughout the
tleman from Oregon is recognized for 15 cent to the job so people could have a 116th Congress have been working on
minutes. decent living wage, decent benefits and lowering healthcare costs and bigger
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I raise a family, maybe even own a paychecks leading with an emphasis on
yield myself such time as I may con- home, car. Wow. fixing our crumbling bridges, roads,
sume. Of course, they couldn’t take transit tunnels, airports, mass transportation
I am not quite certain what the gen- to work if the Republicans were suc- system, public schools, public housing,
tlewoman is objecting to. Now, I real- cessful in their version of this bill. and all other aspects of infrastructure.
ize her State has a $7.25 an hour min- You know, we found higher produc- I oppose this amendment because
imum wage. Great, work 40 hours a tivity that comes from this. This is a Davis-Bacon protections are central to
week, live in abject poverty. Okay. fight we have had many times on this
the effort to deliver a living wage to
So the wages for Davis-Bacon floor, and I am afraid that there will be
everyday Americans.
projects in her State aren’t much bet- a number of Republicans who oppose Here in this country, when you work
ter. These aren’t living wages. They her amendment. I certainly will be ask- hard and play by the rules, you should
aren’t family wages. They aren’t wages ing for a recorded vote.
be able to provide a comfortable living
where you can go home to your family, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal-
for yourself and for your family. But
not have to hold a second job, raise ance of my time.
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam that basic contract has been broken. It
your kids, clothe them, send them to is broken because of the globalization
Speaker, you know, the gentleman, I
school, give them a good education, of our economy. It is broken because of
think, maligns the State of North
maybe help them pay for postsec- the outsourcing of good-paying Amer-
Carolina. I didn’t think I would have to
ondary education. ican jobs. It is broken because of poor-
really stand here and defend what a
No, she is complaining about car- ly negotiated trade deals. It is broken
wonderful State North Carolina is, but
penters under Davis-Bacon in her I think it is the fourth largest growing because of the rise of automation. And
State, they earn $25,000 a year under State in the country. People are com- it is broken because of the decline in
Davis-Bacon. Wow. Wow. 25,000 bucks a ing there in droves. It is considered one unionization.
year. That is outrageous. If they of the best States in the country for So the central question that we face
worked for the State minimum wage, workers. The minimum wage may be in the aftermath of the Great Reces-
we could get that down to less than $7.25, but I think we know only about 2 sion and now in the midst of another
$20,000 a year. That is great. What kind percent of the people in this country dramatic economic decline is, will we
of carpenter are you going to get for are making the minimum wage, and be able to preserve the great American
that wage? I don’t think you are going they are entry level people. I think we middle class and all those who aspire
to find any living in your State any- are talking more about an average to be part of it? That is what Davis-
more. wage of about $20 an hour for people in Bacon prevailing wage protections are
Ironworkers, well, they get a bit North Carolina. So that is a straw dog all about. And we on this side of the
more, kind of up there on the heights that he is bringing up. aisle stand with those everyday Ameri-
and all that. They get up to almost We have a wonderful State, and peo- cans, stand with those hardworking
$28,000 a year. $28,000 a year for an iron- ple are flocking there. The quality of Americans, yes, stand with those
worker? Amazing. life is great. And I will put up our qual- unionized Americans who are pursuing
Oh, and then truck drivers. The ity of life in North Carolina against the the American Dream, and we should be
heavy truck drivers who work on con- quality of life in Oregon or anywhere facilitating that, not undermining it
struction, they get $13.50 an hour. So else in the country as a great place to here in the United States Congress.
she is alarmed at these outrageous live. Vote ‘‘no’’ against this amendment.
wages that are being paid to these peo- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam
ple and how it is impinging upon ance of my time. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I
projects in her State. Why, they could Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I may consume.
get lots of people to do that for $7.25 an yield myself such time as I may con- Davis-Bacon stifles competition and
hour. Of course, they wouldn’t have sume. discourages small and minority-owned
any skills, but what the heck. I certainly did not mean to have her businesses. Small business owners
So, you know, what we have found, interpret I am disparaging her State. It often do not have the financial re-
first off, these aren’t union negotiated, is a beautiful State. I visited there. sources to bid on or win Davis-Bacon
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these are done by locale because, yes, You have some fabulous breweries contracts. These restrictions mean less
these wages would be much higher in based there, one from Colorado and one infrastructure and fewer jobs in Amer-
other areas. Apparently, in her State from San Francisco because you have ica, but more jobs and higher pay only
you can buy a house for 15 or $20,000 clean water. for union members, concentrating
down there or rent a nice apartment Of course, if one of these other wealth in the hands of the few while
for 400, 300 bucks a month, so you can amendments earlier is adopted, you many Americans are out of work. That
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is something our colleagues seem to be And you see, I brought this with me the infrastructure project approval
opposed to in every other situation. today not because I need a reminder of process, and ignores the Highway Trust
Suspending this mandate would who I am or where I come from, but Fund’s solvency issue.
make each public construction dollar clearly, my colleagues across the aisle In addition, these partisan changes
go at least 10 percent further. This in this body today need a reminder of to our Federal transportation pro-
would create more bridges and build- the working men and women who have grams focus more on climate change
ings at the same cost to taxpayers. It sacrificed day in and day out to provide and less on building infrastructure
would also employ hundreds of thou- good lives for their families who don’t projects, creating more uncertainty for
sands more construction workers. complain when they get burned from transportation workers and businesses.
Repealing these restrictions would the sparks of a welding torch, who Rather than kicking the can down
allow the government to build more in- don’t complain when they have to the road and burdening future genera-
frastructure and create 155,000 more wring sweat out of their belt at the end tions with the spending habits of
construction-related jobs at the same of a hard day’s work, which I have seen today, we need to recognize and ad-
cost to taxpayers. my father do more times than I would dress inefficiencies that have lingered
Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- like to count. for far too long.
ance of my time. You see, what they have done right By repealing the Davis-Bacon Act for
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I transportation projects, we can stretch
now with this amendment and the pro-
would like to inquire as to the time taxpayer dollars further while updat-
posals that they have shown us this
left on either side. ing, improving, and advancing the de-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- year are going after, again, the fami-
lies like the one that I grew up in. velopment of our Nation’s critical in-
tleman from Oregon has 81⁄4 minutes re-
What they have done with amendments frastructure.
maining. The gentlewoman from North
like this is to try to drive down wages Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal-
Carolina has 71⁄2 minutes remaining.
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I and take away opportunities. ance of my time.
yield myself 30 seconds. This amendment is outrageous. With- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, may
I stand corrected. There are three out Davis-Bacon how many more work- I inquire how much time is remaining
categories out of 50 that get more than ers busting their tails every day will on either side.
$20 an hour. Blaster. Do you want a see their paychecks go down and not The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen-
blaster that earns $7.25 an hour? I don’t up? How many more kids like me are tleman from Oregon has 41⁄4 minutes re-
think so. That might not be too good. going to go weeks without seeing their maining. The gentlewoman from North
A crane rough, all terrain up there, father or their mother? How many Carolina has 6 minutes remaining.
they earn $21.25 an hour in North Caro- more families will be forced to leave Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I
lina. And a slipform machine, laying their hometowns just to make ends yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman
concrete. So there are three categories meet? from New Jersey (Mr. NORCROSS).
who could have their wages reduced or Republicans are trying to cut off ac- Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I
all of these people could have their cess to healthcare right now in the thank the chairman for his leadership.
wages reduced because many are at $14, middle of a pandemic, and now they are We just heard from a daughter of a
$15, $16, $12 an hour even. trying to eliminate fair wage protec- fitter out of the UA. I spent 37 years in
And under her amendment, those tions in the middle of an economic cri- the construction industry as an elec-
protections go away. We can have a sis. trician.
rush to the bottom. And she somehow This is outrageous, and quite frank- We heard just the other day that 40
is implying that minority contractors ly, it is disrespectful. Working families percent of those who make $40,000 or
want to pay people less or will pay peo- are already struggling to get by. Mil- less are out of work because of the pan-
ple less or can’t afford to pay people. lions have lost their jobs, and millions demic, yet here we are, in the most de-
We have very strong disadvantaged more are worried about their job secu- liberative body in the world, where a
business enterprise provisions in this rity. And now in the middle of this cri- Member is saying: I want to represent
bill. sis we are going to take away wage my people by cutting their pay.
Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to protections? Again, this isn’t just out- Unbelievable that we are hearing
the gentlewoman from Iowa (Ms. rageous, it is disrespectful, and quite this.
FINKENAUER). frankly, it is heartless. They say we must modernize this
Ms. FINKENAUER. Madam Speaker, Please join me in defeating this system. Just because it is old doesn’t
I thank the gentleman for yielding. amendment, voting ‘‘no’’ and actually make it no good. I think many of us
I am proud to stand here today as a showing working men and women can understand that.
Congresswoman from Iowa’s First Con- across the country who really has their They say they can save billions of
gressional District, but even more back. dollars. Well, let’s think about why
proud to stand here today as a daugh- they want to do it. It is so they can
b 1245 take that billion dollars saved from
ter of a retired union pipe fitter/welder.
And you see I brought something Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam workers out in the field, who are mak-
with me today of my dad’s. You can see Speaker, under the nearly $500 billion ing pennies an hour, and give it to bil-
right here it is a sweatshirt actually surface transportation reauthorization lionaires like they did 2 years ago.
that he welded in. And you can see piece of H.R. 2, the Highway Trust Let’s understand this. They come be-
right here it has got these tiny little Fund, HTF, which pays for Federal fore us to say: I want to hurt my con-
holes from the sparks of his welding highway and transit programs, it will stituents. I want to pay them less.
torch. require a $145 billion general fund bail- Unbelievable that somebody has the
And I kept this sweatshirt actually out to cover the cost of the majority’s guts here on the House floor to say, ‘‘I
with me when I was in the State House irresponsible spending decisions. want to screw my constituents by pay-
in Iowa for 4 years to remind me every Instead of trying to find a responsible ing them less, no health benefits,’’
single day of who I was fighting for and way to pay for this huge increase in time after time. Unbelievable.
also to give me hope when the Repub- surface transportation funding and ad- This was almost 100 years ago, Sen-
licans in Iowa went after worker’s com- dress the HTF’s long-term solvency ator Davis and Congressman BACON,
pensation and collective bargaining in issues, the bill simply piles more debt signed by a Republican President. I
my State, making it harder for folks onto future generations. guess that was back when Republicans
just like my dad. Infrastructure is vital to our econ- had a conscience because what we are
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Today, I see Congressional Repub- omy and the flow of commerce, but it seeing now is an absolute farce.
licans doing the same thing, pushing is reckless to push such a massive bill ‘‘Let’s save money so we can build
an amendment to gut Davis-Bacon pre- that relies so heavily on more deficit more roads.’’
vailing wage protections that will spending, adds billions of dollars to My God, why don’t you go back and
make life harder for working families programs without providing any re- give them two bucks an hour so they
like the one that I grew up in. forms to reduce costs associated with can’t even live?
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‘‘We will use them as pavement.’’ Mr. ROSE of New York. * * * . wage, a wage that is consistent with
That is what I hear. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the prevailing wages in the community
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam tleman will suspend. so that people don’t have to work full
Speaker, I yield myself such time as I The Clerk will report the words. time and live in poverty, as tens of mil-
may consume. Mr. ROSE of New York. I would like lions of Americans do right now.
Madam Speaker, you know, the at- to say that my colleagues across the It is pretty straightforward. Thank-
tacks on this amendment are truly aisle—— fully, even when the Democrats were
uncalled for. No Republican is calling The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- not in the majority, there were enough
for people to be paid $2 an hour or to be tleman will suspend. Does the gen- thoughtful Republicans on the other
abused, nobody. tleman wish to withdraw his remarks? side who would join with us to protect
You know, our colleagues on the Mr. ROSE of New York. No. * * *. workers.
other side of the aisle, they have a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- But I do find, and I know this is an
right to their opinion but not to mak- tleman will suspend. issue that is very difficult for many of
ing up things and not to putting words The gentleman from New York is rec- our Members to take, and it is an emo-
in our mouths. That is just uncalled ognized. tional subject because it is the same
for. Mr. ROSE of New York. I did not Republican leadership that pushed
So, I am not going to really dignify mean any disrespect if I caused that. through a tax bill that granted huge
those comments by trying to respond All right? economic benefits to a very small num-
to them except to say that. We are get- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the ber of people at the very top who now
ting sick and tired of people telling gentleman ask unanimous consent to want to pull the rug from under work-
others what we think. withdraw his words? ing families. This can’t stand, and it
Mr. ROSE of New York. Yes, of won’t.
Let’s just talk about what we do. And
course. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
what this bill does is waste hard-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there time of the gentleman has expired.
working taxpayer dollars, and that is
objection to the request of the gen- Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam
what we are trying to protect.
tleman from New York? Speaker, I yield myself such time as I
Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal-
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. May I may consume.
ance of my time. Madam Speaker, the jobs bill and tax
hear the gentleman say what he said
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I
again, please? I am sorry, someone was cut bill which Republicans alone passed
yield myself 10 seconds. in 2017 cut taxes for low-income Ameri-
distracting me, Madam Speaker. I am
The gentlewoman says, save taxpayer
only asking. cans. Again, my colleagues are wel-
dollars. What she wants to do is reduce come to their opinions, but they are
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the
the pay of skilled workers in America. not welcome to make up facts, and
gentleman from New York please re-
That is not saving. They are taxpayers, that is what happened. The top 1 per-
peat his request?
by the way. Mr. ROSE of New York. I am sorry I cent of the people in this country pay
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to offended anybody and I withdraw. more in taxes as a result of that bill.
the gentleman from New York (Mr. Thank you again. Madam Speaker, I grew up extremely
ROSE). Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. As I un- poor in a house with no electricity and
Mr. ROSE of New York. Madam derstand it, the gentleman is with- no running water. My father had to
Speaker, I rise in opposition to this drawing his remarks and asking for work away from home in the north. I
amendment. unanimous consent that his remarks be grew up in North Carolina, and he was
And, quite frankly, I am dumb- withdrawn. Is that correct? forced to be a member of a union and
founded. You are aware that this con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is he hated it. He hated it because he had
versation is in public. So I won’t put correct. to pay union dues that supported poli-
words in your mouth, but I will use Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. No ob- cies he didn’t support.
your own words. jection. He was forced to take breaks. He was
You say today you don’t want to con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without forced to slow down jobs. What he
solidate wealth amongst the few. What objection, the words are withdrawn. wanted to do was do his job and do it
do you think your tax scam did? There was no objection. well and not come under the heavy
This is about workers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- hand of union bosses. I learned a long
You say you are worried about deficit tlewoman from North Carolina is rec- time ago about negative aspects of
spending. Hallelujah. Suddenly you are ognized. union membership from my father.
worried about it. You weren’t worried Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam But we are not here today to talk
about deficit spending when it came to Speaker, I reserve the balance of my about personal issues; we are here to
endless wars. You weren’t worried time. talk about the future of this country.
about deficit spending when it came to Mr. DEFAZIO. The gentlewoman has I also am the lead Republican on the
a tax scam. the right to close, so I am going to Education and Labor Committee, and I
This conversation is in public. You yield the balance of my time to my es- fought all of my life to help people gain
don’t get to go back to your districts teemed colleague from Michigan (Mr. the skills they need to get good jobs
now and say you are on the side of KILDEE). and better their lives. I am proud of
workers. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I what I have done over the years, and I
But whose side are you on? Because thank my friend, the gentleman from will continue to do those things and
there is one thing this amendment will Oregon, for yielding, but especially for focus on helping individuals become
do. It will boost corporate profits, it leading us to this moment where we masters of their own lives and not be
will put money in the hands of billion- have the opportunity to do something the subjects of anyone—not the unions,
aires, and it will rip off workers. big and meaningful that will put mil- not the government, not anyone—but
So today out in public, you reveal lions of Americans back to work in a preserve their own freedom.
yourselves * * *. We are going to make meaningful way and stimulate this We are here today to consider a mas-
sure that people remember this. economy and also position us to lead in sive progressive wish list. The majority
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam the 21st century. has made no attempts to pay for any of
Speaker, I ask for the gentleman’s I will say this, however. We have the program increases or offset any of
words to be taken down. been through this before. I have been the other $1.5 trillion added to this bill,
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- here 8 years, and every year somebody which puts the American people in
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bers are reminded to direct their re- from the other side comes down to this debt.
marks to the Chair. floor to offer the same amendment to In the surface transportation provi-
Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam take away an important protection sions, $2 out of every $5 is tied up in
Speaker, I ask for the gentleman’s that is actually quite simple. Green New Deal goals. Let’s be clear.
words to be taken down. I am not a It just simply says people who work Also, this bill has no chance of becom-
hypocrite. for a living ought to be paid a fair ing law.
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With so many Americans already out tleman from Connecticut (Mr. COURT- ting Federal policy in line with State
of work because of the pandemic, this NEY) and a Member opposed each will policy would be a lifeline for my local
costly shift in our transportation pro- control 5 minutes. farmers. We are not talking about a
grams creates more uncertainty and The Chair recognizes the gentleman hypothetical benefit. We are talking
does nothing to address longstanding from Connecticut. about real, tangible benefits.
inefficiencies. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I This amendment would achieve par-
Rather than pushing partisan wish yield myself such time as I may con- ity with neighboring States where
lists that would heap enormous sume. weight limits are much higher. As you
amounts of debt on future generations, Madam Speaker, in 2013, the Con- heard, in Connecticut, you can only
we instead need to find commonsense necticut General Assembly passed a carry up to 80,000 pounds, unlike our
solutions to modernize our infrastruc- law which was enacted that tried to neighbors, Massachusetts, which is up
ture spending so we can get the most modify and did modify, at least at the to 127,000 pounds, and New York, which
from every dollar invested. That is State level, the truck weight limits for is up to 143,000 pounds. In order to do
what Republicans want to do. We are agricultural producers, which, again, is business with those States, it requires
not hypocrites. sort of caught in a bit of a geographic multiple, inefficient trips.
box, given the fact that it is an 80,000 This amendment is not just about
b 1300
limit in Connecticut, 127,000 in Massa- fairness. It is about doing what makes
We believe, again, in freedom. We be- chusetts for interstates, and 143,000 in sense for most of Connecticut’s agricul-
lieve in what founded this country, the the State of New York. tural sector. This would be a vital life-
values that founded this country, and This is a very densely concentrated line for the industry that is the back-
we are about to celebrate Independence part of the country, and almost all of bone of my State’s economy, and they
Day. That is what we should be focused their feed, almost all of their silage, a are already struggling.
on: How do we do everything we can to lot of their fuel, and a lot of their I urge my colleagues to at least rec-
celebrate independence and preserve equipment comes in from out of State. ognize the importance of this amend-
that for the American people? So when you have got trucks that can ment, and I thank my friend, Mr.
One of the ways we do that is by not carry 120,000 going down the Mass Pike COURTNEY, for his partnership in this
incurring more debt on their behalf. I and then enter Connecticut, you are effort.
ask my colleagues to join me in taking suddenly having a very disruptive, ex- Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker,
a step toward fiscal restraint by over- pensive proposition in terms of actu- again, I think the gentlewoman de-
turning this antiquated law from a by- ally needing more trucks or having to scribed very well the situation that is
gone era. At this critical junction in have the products offloaded. there. We obviously, as I said, learned
our Nation’s history, we need to maxi- That is why the general assembly a lot in this process in terms of maybe
mize our commitment to job creation, passed this statute. They thought they trying to get more reassurance about
wise investment, equitable spending, fixed it, but as, of course, we know the precision of the definition of what
and solutions to our unending deficit. here, in fact, Federal law has to be are agricultural products, as well as
Support my amendment to get the modified in order to make it effective. making sure that the regulations in
real investment in our Nation’s infra- And that really was the purpose of this Connecticut are beefed up so that the
structure that our citizens deserve. amendment. maximum level of truck safety would
Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- I had the support of the Governor and be incorporated into any such change.
ance of my time. all of the relevant agencies in Wash- As I said, it needs more work.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ington. I want to thank Mr. DEFAZIO for at
ant to the rule, the previous question Truck weights are complicated. We least listening to us and Mr. MCGOVERN
is ordered on the amendment offered by know that, and I think we have really for making this amendment in order
the gentlewoman from North Carolina learned a lot in terms of this process. and Mr. GRAVES, again, for the work
(Ms. FOXX). Again, I will be making a motion that he does on the Transportation and
The question is on the amendment. which I think will bring this event to a Infrastructure Committee.
The question was taken; and the conclusion, but before I do that, I yield As a friend of mine once said when he
Speaker pro tempore announced that 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from was redirected out of a seat in the Con-
the noes appeared to have it. Connecticut (Mrs. HAYES), a great ad- necticut Legislature: Don’t send me
Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I de- vocate for farms in the State of Con- flowers, because I am coming back.
mand the yeas and nays. necticut, a member of the House Agri- Don’t send us flowers, because we
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- culture Committee, and someone who want to really bring this issue, some-
ant to section 3 of House Resolution has been very involved in terms of try- time in the future, to Congress to try
965, the yeas and nays are ordered. ing to help on this issue. and help really great people who work
Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- Mrs. HAYES. Madam Speaker, I every day, get up early, and are doing
ther proceedings on this question are thank Congressman COURTNEY for wonderful things in terms of food pro-
postponed. yielding. duction and agriculture products.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. COURTNEY Connecticut farmers are in dire need I ask unanimous consent to withdraw
The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now of this amendment. Connecticut’s agri- this amendment.
in order to consider amendment No. 2 cultural industry encompasses every- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
printed in part H of House Report 116– thing from greenhouses to dairy farms. objection to the request of the gen-
438. The greenhouse and nursery industry tleman from Connecticut?
Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I are the largest agricultural production There was no objection.
have an amendment at the desk. sectors in the State, and they account The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for about $4.7 billion in Connecticut’s amendment is withdrawn.
Clerk will designate the amendment. economy. But these are family farms, AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. TLAIB
The text of the amendment is as fol- not large corporate farms. The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now
lows: When they have to pay more to in order to consider amendment No. 3
Page 499, after line 22, insert the following: transport products due to unfair truck printed in part H of House Report 116–
SEC. 1632. VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS. weight limits, there is a meaningful 438.
Section 127(a) of title 23, United States impact on their ability to stay afloat. Ms. TLAIB. Madam Chair, I have an
Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
For this reason, the Connecticut Legis- amendment at the desk.
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‘‘(14) With respect to the State of Con- lature passed a law in 2013 to allow for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
necticut, laws and regulations in effect on the increase in truck weights within Clerk will designate the amendment.
October 1, 2013, shall be applicable for the the State. The text of the amendment is as fol-
purposes of this subsection.’’. However, this change, as my col- lows:
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- league Mr. COURTNEY says, requires a Page 1464, after line 17, insert the fol-
ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- Federal fix to truly take effect. Put- lowing:
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SEC. 33105. COMPREHENSIVE LEAD SERVICE Contaminated water has been a fact the trajectory of the life of a child
LINE REPLACEMENT.
of life for too many communities, espe- whose brain has been affected by expo-
Section 1459B of the Safe Drinking Water
Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–19b) is amended—
cially Black and Brown communities sure to lead. We have a chance to do
(1) in subsection (d)— like Detroit, Flint, Baltimore, Chicago, something about this. We have a
(A) by striking ‘‘$60,000,000’’ and inserting and more. My amendment will require chance to prevent the next Flint,
‘‘$4,500,000,000’’; and that lead service lines must be fully re- Michigan.
(B) by striking ‘‘2021’’ and inserting ‘‘2025’’; placed and removed. No partial lead My people at home are tough, and
and service line replacements would be they have been through a lot. They
(2) by adding at the end the following: funded. don’t want Flint to be an anomaly. It
‘‘(f) COMPREHENSIVE LEAD REDUCTION Our residents deserve so much more should be an example to the rest of the
PROJECTS.—
than half measures. We owe them their country.
‘‘(1) GRANTS.—The Administrator shall
make grants available to eligible entities for
human right to drink clean water. This This is an important amendment
comprehensive lead reduction projects that, amendment, Madam Speaker, would that will make even better this bill
notwithstanding any other provision in this change lives for over 9 million homes that I support that invests in the fu-
section, pay to fully replace all lead service across the country currently at risk of ture of our country.
lines served by the eligible entity, irrespec- facing the harms of lead exposure. I thank my colleague, Congress-
tive of the ownership of the service line and The time for environmental justice is woman TLAIB, for her outstanding lead-
without requiring a contribution to the cost now, and this amendment is a crucial ership on this.
of replacement of any portion of the service step toward finally achieving that.
line by any individual homeowner. Madam Speaker, I urge my col- b 1315
‘‘(2) PRIORITY.—In making grants under
leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this amend- Mr. SHIMKUS. I reserve the balance
paragraph (1), the Administrator shall give
priority to eligible entities serving disadvan- ment. I urge them to tell every single of my time, Madam Speaker.
taged communities, consistent with sub- individual, family, child, and commu- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I urge
section (b)(3), and environmental justice nity in this country that they have a my colleagues to really understand the
communities (with significant representa- right to clean, safe water. human impact of not having clean
tion of communities of color, low-income I reserve the balance of my time. water around our country. This would
communities, or Tribal and indigenous com- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I help 11,000 communities across our Na-
munities, that experience, or are at risk of rise in opposition to the amendment. tion.
experiencing, higher or more adverse human The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I urge my colleagues to support this
health or environmental effects). tleman from Illinois is recognized for 5
‘‘(3) NO COST-SHARING.—The Federal share and vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield back the
minutes. balance of my time.
of the cost of a project carried out pursuant
Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I re- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I
to this subsection shall be 100 percent.’’.
serve the balance of my time. yield myself the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I yield
ant to House Resolution 1028, the gen- Madam Speaker, I was here on the
such time as he may consume to the floor yesterday evening to debate the
tlewoman from Michigan (Ms. TLAIB) gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KIL-
and a Member opposed each will con- amendments under the Energy and
DEE), my good colleague and fellow ac-
trol 5 minutes. Commerce Committee’s jurisdiction
tivist on the human right to water. that were airdropped into this Trans-
The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I
woman from Michigan. portation and Infrastructure bill. This
thank my friend and colleague, Con-
Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, first, I is another one. Although the intent is
gresswoman TLAIB, for her leadership
want to thank Speaker PELOSI and good, it is a terrible amendment be-
and for bringing this amendment to the
Leader HOYER for their leadership in cause it didn’t go through regular
floor. I am proud to join her in it.
bringing this important bill to the As many of you know, I represent my order. The committee of jurisdiction
floor. hometown of Flint, Michigan. Flint is didn’t get a chance to understand it
I would also like to thank Chairman the community that really brought na- and debate it, and I will explain why.
PALLONE for working with me on this tional attention to this issue of lead in My constituents get tired of process
amendment and Chairpersons DeFazio, drinking water. arguments, and also a lot of Members
Waters, Scott, and others for their Fifteen thousand children were im- get tired of that. We used to have some
leadership; and my colleagues, Rep- pacted in Flint, Michigan, because of very powerful committees in this insti-
resentatives DAN KILDEE, Slotkin, lead leaching into their drinking tution, and Members would develop
Cicilline, and Moore for their cospon- water. Those lead service lines were subject-matter expertise through the
sorship of this amendment. the source of that contamination. years of hearings and detail-focused
Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- There is no safe level of lead in markups. When we moved bills through
port of my amendment because every- drinking water. Right now, we have a regular order it would help avoid unin-
one deserves clean water, because rule that allows for a certain level of tended consequences above bad public
water is a human right. I rise today be- lead. Many communities exceed it, but policy, and this amendment is another
cause, in the richest country in the there is no safe level of lead in drink- example of bad public policy.
world, no family or child should live ing water, and we need to do every- So while I appreciate the well-mean-
with poisoned water. thing we can to eliminate it. This is a ing sentiments behind the sponsors, in-
My amendment authorizes $4.5 bil- big step forward in dealing with it. cluding the emphasis the amendment
lion annually, totaling $22.5 billion And let me just remind my friends, places on prioritizing communities who
over the next 5 years, to replace dan- yes, of course, this sort of initiative cannot afford lead pipe replacements,
gerous lead water pipes throughout our comes with a price tag. But if you real- the way this amendment is drafted
Nation. This amendment also ly want to know the price of this issue, leaves me with many questions about
prioritizes lead pipe replacement come to Flint and you will see the how it operates and that it won’t actu-
projects serving disadvantaged commu- price of failure, the price of lead expo- ally result in the claims of its spon-
nities, communities of color, low-in- sure. sors.
come communities, and environmental It is not just measured in the half a First, the amendment authorizes a
justice communities like mine in billion dollars that it has cost to reme- brand-new comprehensive lead pro-
Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. diate a problem that could have been gram, which is not well-defined, on top
Our residents in Michigan, sur- solved if this program had been in of the existing lead reduction program
rounded by the largest bodies of fresh- place before, but the cost is measured which is defined. I am sure my col-
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water in the world, should not be in the effect that that lead exposure leagues don’t even know we have a lead
forced to live off bottled water sold by has had on developing small brains and reduction program right now under
corporations like Nestle, who make bil- the effect on the trajectory of the lives current law.
lions while paying almost nothing to of those kids forever. We know the existing lead reduction
bottle our water and harm our eco- You are not going to get a CBO score program contains education and lead
system. that measures the quality of life and service line replacements. All we know
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about the comprehensive lead program these households get their lead service vention—the removal of lead hazards from the
is that it pays to remove lead service lines replaced first or that they target environment before a child is exposed—is the
lines. This seems like less but calling the worst contamination. Let me re- most effective way to ensure that children do
it comprehensive certainly suggests peat that. Under this amendment, you not experience the harmful effects of lead ex-
more. can be the reason your city or utility posure. These funds will help to ensure that
In addition, this amendment author- gets moved to the front of the line, but children can grow up healthy and safe while
izes $4.5 billion per year for both pro- that city does not have to replace the living in homes where they are protected from
grams. Does this mean $4.44 billion is poorest and most dangerous lead serv- lead poisoning.
supposed to go to the new, undefined ice lines. For this small investment, our communities
comprehensive program and $60 million This is another example of why we reap great gains. The annual costs of lead
to the existing defined lead reduction shouldn’t stick safe drinking water poisoning have been estimated at over $50
program? amendments on a transportation bill. billion. As noted in a report by the Pew Chari-
Are they supposed to be treated It bastardizes the process and creates table Trusts, ‘‘In the absence of lead, hun-
equally? poor public policy like this amend- dreds of thousands of children would be more
On the question of funding, the ment. likely to realize their full potential thanks to
amount authorized to be spent in 1 I ask for a ‘‘no’’ vote. higher GPAs, a better chance of earning high
year is 300 percent more than the en- In fact, Chairman DEFAZIO in the school diplomas and graduating.
tire amount of Federal funding for Rules Committee once said: I have no This amendment gets us closer to riding our
major drinking water aid programs. It idea what these amendments mean be- communities of lead service lines and to pro-
is actually about one-half of the EPA’s cause I had no jurisdiction on this viding a healthier tomorrow for millions of chil-
entire annual budget. process. dren and their families. I urge my colleagues
The regular lead reduction program So with that, Madam Speaker, vote to support it.
which was authorized at $60 million per ‘‘no’’ on this very poorly drafted The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
year and took 4 years to establish is amendment, and I yield back the bal- ant to the rule, the previous question
now just starting to award funds. Since ance of my time. is ordered on the amendment offered by
the comprehensive program is a sepa- Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I am the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms.
rate program, we can expect this pro- pleased to rise in strong support of the Tlaib/ TLAIB).
gram to take longer to get going, but Kildee/Slotkin/Cicilline/Moore amendment to The question is on the amendment.
in reality, pushing this unprecedented help remove dangerous lead pipes in our com- The question was taken; and the
level of funding out the door might be munities. Speaker pro tempore announced that
aspirational rather than realistic. That Lead paint in housing and water infrastruc- the ayes appeared to have it.
would be a shame for those commu- ture containing lead are the two primary, but Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, on that I
nities who need it most. not the sole, pathways for lead poisoning in demand the yeas and nays.
Second, the amendment waives any our children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
requirements for matching funds from HUD estimates that over 22 million homes ant to section 3 of House Resolution
the water systems or communities that (34 percent of the homes built before 1978) 965, the yeas and nays are ordered.
obtain them. On top of that, this have significant lead-based paint hazards. Na- Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur-
amendment waives any requirement tionwide, estimates are that there are as many ther proceedings on this question are
for any person to pay for replacement as 10 million lead service lines. postponed.
of their personally-owned portion of The pernicious impacts of lead poisoning Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX,
lead service lines, whereas the existing are well known. These impacts are often life- further consideration of H.R. 2 is post-
program waives this expense for low-in- long and irreversible. Lead poisoning is a seri- poned.
come people. This means people who ous threat in the State of Wisconsin and par- f
have the financial resources to afford ticularly in the City of Milwaukee, which has
RECESS
their own replacements don’t have to the largest concentration of lead service lines
use them at all because the new com- in the state. And its not just my state. Accord- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
prehensive program will pick up the ing to the Great Lakes Governor’s and Pre- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair
check for them. That is not very pro- miers, the Great Lakes region contains the declares the House in recess subject to
gressive. Compensating the wealthy for highest concentrations of lead service lines in the call of the Chair.
these replacements both now and in the United States. Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 21 min-
the future is an especially harsh con- The good news is that lead poisoning is pre- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess.
sequence for U.S. taxpayers, but that is ventable, not inevitable, if we act. It is critical f
what this amendment does. that we start taking steps to boost assistance, b 1342
Flint was a failure at all levels, and especially to localities with extremely high
it happened because of money in poli- numbers of households served by lead lateral AFTER RECESS
tics. The city of Flint wanted off De- lines, who are least able to pay for the re- The recess having expired, the House
troit water because they felt they were placement of those lines. was called to order by the Speaker pro
being gouged on their rates. That’s what this amendment does. tempore (Ms. WILD) at 1 o’clock and 42
The city council set an artificial po- This amendment would authorize $4.5 bil- minutes p.m.
litical deadline for transition that lion dollars per year for 5 years to help pay to f
wasn’t based on the engineering needs fully replace lead service lines across the
country with a priority given to low-income and INVESTING IN A NEW VISION FOR
of the system’s water chemistry.
other communities that suffer disproportion- THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUR-
The State cut the city slack because
ately from the harms posed by this threat. FACE TRANSPORTATION IN
the city was in receivership and didn’t
A sustained substantial commitment to fed- AMERICA ACT
pursue enforcement.
EPA was aware of the high-level eral lead prevention and mitigation efforts is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
readings but minimized their impact to critical if our country is to make serious ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further
avoid causing a panic and slowed- progress in protecting our nation’s children. consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to au-
walked the legal response. That’s what this amendment does. It raises thorize funds for Federal-aid highways,
The biggest problem was that no one the federal investment and makes changes to highway safety programs, and transit
told the public. ensure that more households can participate programs, and for other purposes, will
Flint suffered because of that, and in comprehensive lead reduction projects that now resume.
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the people living in the most neglected fully replace lead lines. The Clerk read the title of the bill.
areas of Flint suffered the most. Unfortunately, the households most affected AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR.
So while this amendment guarantees by this problem often have the fewest re- GRAVES OF MISSOURI
priority funding for cities and water sources available to pay to replace lead pipes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu-
utilities for low-income folks, this It reaffirms a federal commitment to helping ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin-
amendment does not mandate that get lead pipes out of the ground. Primary pre- ished business is the question on the
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