House Report 116-457 — Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6395), Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
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Report 116-457 of the 116th Congress, 2d Session, House Calendar No. 84, dated July 20, 2020, from the Committee on Rules. It provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, authorizing fiscal year 2021 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense, of H.R. 7027 and H.R. 7327, additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements, and of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957, a bill to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service. Text near page 125 lists river segments, including a 3.6-mile recreational segment of the South Fork Elk River and a 4.6-mile segment of Salmon Creek to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
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House Calendar No. 84
116TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 116–457
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6395) TO AU-
THORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 FOR MILI-
TARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOR
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PER-
SONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R.
7027) MAKING ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR DISASTER RELIEF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PRO-
VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7327) MAKING
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISASTER
RELIEF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEP-
TEMBER 30, 2020, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING
FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE
BILL (H.R. 1957) TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986 TO MODERNIZE AND IMPROVE THE INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
R E P O R T
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON RULES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 20, 2020.—Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
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House Calendar No. 84
116TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 116–457
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 6395) TO AUTHORIZE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION,
TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL
YEAR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF
THE BILL (H.R. 7027) MAKING ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIA-
TIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING
FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H.R. 7327) MAKING ADDITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SEN-
ATE AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL (H.R. 1957) TO AMEND THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO MODERNIZE AND IMPROVE THE INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
JULY 20, 2020.—Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
Mr. PERLMUTTER, from the Committee on Rules,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Res. 1053]
The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration House
Resolution 1053, by a record vote of 8 to 3, report the same to the
House with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, the Wil-
liam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021, under a structured rule. The resolution provides
one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services.
The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of
the bill. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature
of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–
57 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall
be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order
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against provisions in the bill, as amended. Section 2 of the resolu-
tion provides that following debate, each further amendment print-
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ed in this report not earlier considered as part of amendments en
bloc pursuant to section 3 of the resolution shall be considered only
in the order printed in this report, may be offered only by a Mem-
ber designated in this report, shall be considered as read, shall be
debatable for the time specified in this report equally divided and
controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn
by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon,
shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a
demand for division of the question. Section 3 of the resolution pro-
vides that at any time after debate the chair of the Committee on
Armed Services or his designee may offer amendments en bloc con-
sisting of further amendments printed in this report not earlier dis-
posed of. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be
debatable for 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed
Services or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and
shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. The
resolution waives all points of order against the amendments print-
ed in this report and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of
the resolution. The resolution provides one motion to recommit
with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consider-
ation of H.R. 7027, the Child Care Is Essential Act, under a closed
rule. The resolution provides one hour of debate equally divided
among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Appropriations and the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Education and Labor.
The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of
the bill. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature
of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–
58 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall
be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order
against provisions in the bill, as amended. The resolution provides
that clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during consideration of
the bill.
The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R.
7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, under a closed
rule. The resolution provides one hour of debate equally divided
among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Appropriations and the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolu-
tion waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The
resolution provides that the bill shall be considered as read.
The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the
bill. The resolution provides that clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall not
apply during consideration of the bill.
The resolution provides one motion to recommit. The resolution
provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957,
the Great American Outdoors Act. The resolutions makes in order
a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources or his designee that the House concur in the Senate
amendments.
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The resolution provides one hour of debate on the motion equally
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Natural Resources.
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The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of
the motion and provides that it shall not be subject to a demand
for division of the question. The resolution provides that the Senate
amendments and the motion shall be considered as read.
The resolution amends H. Res. 967, agreed to May 15, 2020 (as
amended by House Resolution 1017, agreed to June 25, 2020):
(1) in section 4, by striking ‘‘July 31, 2020’’ and inserting ‘‘Sep-
tember 21, 2020’’;
(2) in section 11, by striking ‘‘legislative day of July 31, 2020’’
and inserting ‘‘calendar day of September 20, 2020’’; and
(3) in section 12, by striking ‘‘July 31, 2020’’ and inserting ‘‘Sep-
tember 21, 2020’’.
EXPLANATION OF WAIVERS
The waiver of all points of order against consideration of H.R.
6395 includes waivers of the following:
• Clause 3(e)(1) of rule XIII, which requires the inclusion of
a comparative print for a bill proposing to repeal or amend a
statute.
• Clause 12(a) of rule XXI, which prohibits consideration of
a bill unless there is a searchable electronic comparative print
that shows how the bill proposes to change current law.
The waiver of all points of order against provisions in H.R. 6395,
as amended, includes a waiver of clause 4 of rule XXI, which pro-
hibits reporting a bill carrying an appropriation from a committee
not having jurisdiction to report an appropriation.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against the
amendments printed in this report or against amendments en bloc
described in Section 3 of the resolution, the Committee is not
aware of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against consid-
eration of H.R. 7027, the Committee is not aware of any points of
order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against provi-
sions in H.R. 7027, as amended, the Committee is not aware of any
points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
The waiver of all points of order against consideration of H.R.
7327 includes waivers of the following:
• Clause 12(a)(1) of rule XXI, which prohibits consideration
of a bill unless there is a searchable electronic comparative
print that shows how the bill proposes to change current law.
• Clause 10 of rule XXI, which prohibits consideration of a
measure that has a net effect of increasing the deficit or reduc-
ing the surplus over the five- or 10-year period.
• Section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act, which pro-
hibits consideration of legislation providing new budget author-
ity in excess of a 302(a) or 302(b) allocation of such authority.
• Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, which pro-
hibits consideration of legislation that would cause the level of
total new budget authority for the first fiscal year to be exceed-
ed.
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Although the resolution waives all points of order against provi-
sions in H.R. 7327, the Committee is not aware of any points of
order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
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The waiver of all points of order against consideration of the mo-
tion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 1957 includes
waivers of the following:
• Clause 4 of rule XXI, which prohibits reporting a bill car-
rying an appropriation from a committee not having jurisdic-
tion to report an appropriation.
• Clause 10 of rule XXI, which prohibits consideration of a
measure that has a net effect of increasing the deficit or reduc-
ing the surplus over the five- or 10-year period.
• Section 302(f)(1) of the Congressional Budget Act, which
prohibits consideration of legislation providing new budget au-
thority in excess of a 302(a) or 302(b) allocation of such author-
ity.
• Section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act, which pro-
hibits consideration of legislation within the jurisdiction of the
Committee on the Budget unless referred to or reported by the
Budget Committee.
• Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, which pro-
hibits consideration of legislation that would cause the level of
total new budget authority for the first fiscal year to be exceed-
ed.
COMMITTEE VOTES
The results of each record vote on an amendment or motion to
report, together with the names of those voting for and against, are
printed below:
Rules Committee record vote No. 333
Motion by Mr. Cole to report open rules for H.R. 7027 and H.R.
6395. Defeated: 3–8
Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
Mr. Hastings ..................................................... ................... Mr. Cole ........................................................... Yea
Mrs. Torres ....................................................... Nay Mr. Woodall ...................................................... Yea
Mr. Perlmutter .................................................. Nay Mr. Burgess ..................................................... ...................
Mr. Raskin ........................................................ Nay Mrs. Lesko ........................................................ Yea
Ms. Scanlon ...................................................... Nay
Mr. Morelle ....................................................... Nay
Ms. Shalala ...................................................... Nay
Ms. Matsui ....................................................... Nay
Mr. McGovern, Chairman ................................. Nay
Rules Committee record vote No. 334
Motion by Mr. Cole to strike from the rule the appropriate sec-
tions providing for consideration of H.R. 7027 and H.R. 7327 and
make the necessary changes in the rule. Defeated: 3–8
Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
Mr. Hastings ..................................................... ................... Mr. Cole ........................................................... Yea
Mrs. Torres ....................................................... Nay Mr. Woodall ...................................................... Yea
Mr. Perlmutter .................................................. Nay Mr. Burgess ..................................................... ...................
Mr. Raskin ........................................................ Nay Mrs. Lesko ........................................................ Yea
Ms. Scanlon ...................................................... Nay
Mr. Morelle ....................................................... Nay
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Ms. Shalala ...................................................... Nay
Ms. Matsui ....................................................... Nay
Mr. McGovern, Chairman ................................. Nay
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Rules Committee record vote No. 335
Motion by Mr. Woodall to add a section to the rule that would
terminate the waiver of clause 6(a) of rule XIII, for a two-thirds
vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same
day it is presented to the House, as of July 20, 2020. Defeated: 3–
8
Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
Mr. Hastings ..................................................... ................... Mr. Cole ........................................................... Yea
Mrs. Torres ....................................................... Nay Mr. Woodall ...................................................... Yea
Mr. Perlmutter .................................................. Nay Mr. Burgess ..................................................... ...................
Mr. Raskin ........................................................ Nay Mrs. Lesko ........................................................ Yea
Ms. Scanlon ...................................................... Nay
Mr. Morelle ....................................................... Nay
Ms. Shalala ...................................................... Nay
Ms. Matsui ....................................................... Nay
Mr. McGovern, Chairman ................................. Nay
Rules Committee record vote No. 336
Motion by Ms. Scanlon to report the rule. Adopted: 8–3
Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
Mr. Hastings ..................................................... ................... Mr. Cole ........................................................... Nay
Mrs. Torres ....................................................... Yea Mr. Woodall ...................................................... Nay
Mr. Perlmutter .................................................. Yea Mr. Burgess ..................................................... ...................
Mr. Raskin ........................................................ Yea Mrs. Lesko ........................................................ Nay
Ms. Scanlon ...................................................... Yea
Mr. Morelle ....................................................... Yea
Ms. Shalala ...................................................... Yea
Ms. Matsui ....................................................... Yea
Mr. McGovern, Chairman ................................. Yea
SUMMARY OF THE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6395 MADE IN ORDER
1. Maloney, Carolyn (NY), King, Peter (NY), Cleaver (MO),
Malinowski (NJ), Waters (CA), Waltz (FL): Cracks down on the il-
licit use of anonymous shell companies by requiring companies to
disclose their true beneficial owners at the time the company is
formed. Modernizes and streamlines the BSA–AML regulatory re-
gime by strengthening the Financial Crimes Enforcement Net-
work’s (FinCEN) authorities and improving its communications
with financial institutions. (10 minutes)
2. Bergman (MI), Kim (NJ), Mast (FL), Gonzalez, Vicente (TX),
Cisneros (CA), Axne (IA), Cook (CA), Riggleman (YA), Brindisi
(NY), Waltz (FL), Fitzpatrick (PA), Stanton (AZ), Rouda (CA), Bili-
rakis (FL), Sherrill (NJ), Soto (FL), Evans (PA), Perry (PA), Budd
(NC), Crenshaw (TX), Lieu (CA), Rice, Kathleen (NY), Horn (OK),
Yoho (FL), Escobar (TX), Allred (TX), Steube (FL), Spano (FL), Cur-
tis (UT), McKinley (WV), Craig (MN), Slotkin (Ml), Heck (WA),
Garcia, Sylvia (TX), Carbajal (CA), Reschenthaler (PA), Cloud (TX),
McMorris Rodgers (WA), Davidson (OH), Guthrie (KY), Kelly,
Trent (MS), Suozzi (NY), Herrera Beutler (WA), Jackson Lee (TX),
Murphy, Stephanie (FL), Clarke, Yvette (NY), Holding (NC), Keller
(PA), Lesko (AZ), Torres Small, Xochitl (NM), Hartzler (MO), Miller
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(WV), Gosar (AZ): Creates a cyber attack exception under the For-
eign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to protect U.S. nationals
against foreign state-sponsored cyber attacks. (10 minutes)
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3. Escobar (TX), Omar (MN), Cicilline (RI), Jayapal (WA),
Gallego (AZ), Cárdenas (CA), Pocan (WI), Sherrill (NJ), Lawrence
(Ml), DeFazio (OR), Trahan (MA), Haaland (NM), Grijalva (AZ):
Provides Congress transparency when a President deploys active
duty military within the United States during civil unrest by
amending the Insurrection Act in Title 10, Chapter 13 of U.S.
Code. (10 minutes)
4. McAdams (UT), Gabbard (HI), Titus (NV), McGovern (MA),
Horsford (NV), Lee, Susie (NV): Prohibits any funding for new nu-
clear testing in FY21. (10 minutes)
5. Omar (MN), Pressley (MA), Paean (WI), Grijalva (AZ), Tlaib
(Ml), McGovern (MA), Lee, Barbara (CA), Jayapal (WA), Khanna
(CA), Ocasio-Cortez (NY): Establishes a policy framework for the
accelerated withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. (10 min-
utes)
6. Jayapal (WA), Omar (MN): Strikes the statutory requirement
that the Pentagon provide annual Unfunded Priorities lists to Con-
gress. (10 minutes)
7. DeGette (CO), Huffman (CA), Schiff (CA), Carbajal (CA), Chu
(CA), Kilmer (WA), Neguse (CO), Jayapal (WA), Sherman (CA):
Adds the text of H.R. 2546, the Protecting America’s Wilderness
Act. (10 minutes)
8. Neguse (CO), Grijalva (AZ): Adds the text of H.R. 823, the Col-
orado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act to the bill and with-
draws, permanently one million acres of public land surrounding
Grand Canyon National Park that are already (as of 2012) subject
to a 20-year moratorium on new mining claims. The withdrawal
permanently protects an iconic location, tribal communities and sa-
cred sites, local economies, and safe water supplies. (10 minutes)
9. Pocan (WI), Lee, Barbara (CA), Jayapal (WA), Lowenthal (CA),
Moore (WI), Watson Coleman (NJ), Tlaib (MI), Raskin (MD),
Espaillat (NY), Pressley (MA), Velázquez (NY), Grijalva (AZ), Lof-
gren (CA), Schakowsky (IL), Omar (MN), Levin, Andy (MI), Norton
(DC), DeFazio (OR), McGovern (MA), Khanna (CA), Ocasio-Cortez
(NY), Clay (MO), Kennedy (MA), Welch (VT), Meng (NY), Johnson,
Hank (GA), Serrano (NY), Garcia, Jesús (IL), Chu (CA), Blu-
menauer (OR), Gomez (CA): Reduces overall authorization level by
10%. Excludes military personnel, DoD federal civilian workforce,
and defense health program accounts from the 10% reduction. (10
minutes)
10. Pressley (MA), Moulton (MA), Panetta (CA), Watson Coleman
(NJ), Jayapal (WA), Neguse (CO), Lofgren (CA), Nadler (NY): Pro-
vides clarifying language to ensure that international students en-
rolled in an educational program at a college or university offering
courses online in order to keep students and faculty safe and miti-
gate further COVID–19 spread, will be able to remain in their edu-
cational program and will continue to meet requirements of their
student visa. (10 minutes)
11. Dean (PA): Provides up to $10,000 in immediate assistance
to pay down the balance of private student loans. Furthermore,
when borrower payments resume, the servicer would have to mod-
ify the loan to lower the monthly payment by re-amortizing the
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loan and/or lowering the interest rate. (10 minutes)
12. Thompson, Mike (CA): Transfers the Mare Island Naval Cem-
etery to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (10 minutes)
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13. Gallego (AZ), Kinzinger (IL), Heck (WA), Turner (OH), Kap-
tur (OH), Stefanik (NY), Womack (AR), Bishop, Rob (UT): Clarifies
and extends sanctions related to the construction of the Nord
Stream II pipeline. (10 minutes)
14. Walden (OR), Pallone (NJ): Establishes the Secretary of En-
ergy and Secretary of Defense as co-chairs of the Nuclear Weapons
Council (NWC) to provide Cabinet-level visibility and account-
ability of our nuclear deterrent and the NWC budget process. (10
minutes)
15. Langevin (RI), Maloney, Carolyn (NY), Gallagher (WI), Hurd
(TX), Katko (NY), Ruppersberger (MD), King, Peter (NY), Eshoo
(CA), Lynch (MA), Heck (WA), Cartwright (PA), Stefanik (NY),
Timmons (SC), Houlahan (PA), Panetta (CA), Lawrence (MI), Nor-
ton (DC), Lieu (CA): Establishes a National Cyber Director within
the Executive Office of the President. (10 minutes)
16. Wexton (VA): Includes pandemics as an exigency of public
business for purposes of federal employee leave roll over. (10 min-
utes)
17. Adams (NC), Dean (PA): Extends CARES student loan pro-
tections for private student loan borrowers who were left out of the
CARES Act. This includes a pause in borrower payment obliga-
tions, accrual of interest, negative credit reporting, and debt collec-
tion. Additionally, since the CARES student loan protections expire
on Sep 30, 2020, this amendment extends the private student loan
protections an additional year until Sep 30, 2021. (10 minutes)
18. Deutch (FL), Rose, Max (NY), Malinowski (NJ), Gottheimer
(NJ): Requires the Department of State to develop a coordinated
strategy to counter white identity terrorism globally, assessing the
global threat landscape and applying adequate resourcing to pro-
gramming, information sharing, and designation authorities where
applicable. (10 minutes)
19. Houlahan (PA), Mitchell (MI), Cisneros (CA), Kim (NJ),
Escobar (TX), Haaland (NM): Requires that any Federal law en-
forcement officer deployed pursuant to 10 USC 253 be clearly iden-
tified by name and agency visible on their uniform or other cloth-
ing. (10 minutes)
20. Torres, Norma (CA), Lawrence (MI), Speier (CA), Brown
(MD), Haaland (NM), Escobar (TX), Frankel (FL): Encourages DOD
to consider female soldiers who have served with valor as can-
didates for renaming military bases. (10 minutes)
21. Khanna (CA): Requires the Comptroller General of the
United States to submit to Congress a report on U.S. military sup-
port for the Saudi-led coalition’s war against the Houthis in
Yemen, not later than one year after enactment of this Act. (10
minutes)
22. Lieu (CA), Yoho (FL), Malinowski (NJ): Requires the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and
the Director of National Intelligence, to submit a report to Con-
gress on U.S. policy in Yemen, including diplomatic efforts, human-
itarian assistance, and civilian protection. Requires GAO to report
to Congress on U.S. military support to the Saudi-led coalition in
Yemen and expresses a Statement of Policy on the conflict. (10
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23. Cicilline (RI), Golden (ME), Reschenthaler (PA), Davis, Susan
(CA), Porter (CA): Provides protections from forced arbitration to
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service members in disputes covered under the Service Members
Civil Relief Act (SCRA). (10 minutes)
24. Matsui (CA), McCaul (TX), Eshoo (CA), Stefanik (NY), Ste-
vens (Ml), Joyce, John (PA), Katko (NY): Restores American leader-
ship in semiconductor manufacturing by increasing federal incen-
tives to enable advanced research and development, secure the sup-
ply chain, and ensure long-term national security and economic
competitiveness. (10 minutes)
25. Lieu (CA), Wilson, Joe (SC): Establishes an Office of Sub-
national Diplomacy at the State Department and requires the ap-
pointment of an official to head the office. The amendment outlines
the duties of the office, authorizes members of the civil service and
Foreign Service to be detailed to city halls and state capitols in
support of their international engagement efforts, and requires a
report to Congress followed by annual briefings on the work of the
office. (10 minutes)
26. Young (AK): Requires a certification be submitted to Con-
gress before the spouse of a servicemember can be removed from
the United States. (10 minutes)
27. Richmond (LA): Implements a recommendation from the
Cyberspace Solarium Commission to require the Department of
Homeland Security to establish a cyber incident reporting program.
(10 minutes)
28. Keating (MA), Engel (NY): Establishes immunity from sei-
zure under judicial process for culturally significant objects tempo-
rarily loaned from Afghanistan to US institutions, under specified
conditions, and specifies that US institutions under 22 USC 2459
include cultural, educational, or religious institutions and that ob-
jects can be transferred for storage, conservation, scientific re-
search, exhibition or display. (10 minutes)
29. Takano (CA), Lee, Susie (NV), Cisneros (CA), Panetta (CA),
Dingell (Ml), Kennedy (MA), Kildee (Ml), Garcia, Sylvia (TX),
Riggleman (VA), Porter (CA), Omar (MN): Closes a federal loophole
by making military education benefits such as Department of De-
fense Tuition Assistance count as federal educational assistance
funds and limits the availability of federal funds for proprietary
for-profit institutions unless the institution derives at least 10% of
funds from sources other than federal funds. (10 minutes)
30. Adams (NC), Brown (MD): Requires the Chief Diversity Offi-
cer to create a strategic plan that spurs participation by HBCUs
and MSIs in research, development, testing, and evaluation activi-
ties. (10 minutes)
31. Aguilar (CA): Makes permanent a pilot program for the direct
commissioning of cyber professionals and would give the services
the authority to consider advanced degrees when deciding on the
rank of the person obtaining the direct commission. (10 minutes)
32. Aguilar (CA): Adds to an annual report that must be pro-
duced by the Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Dis-
parities in the Armed Forces, the requirement that an annual ac-
counting and detailing of every incident of white supremacist activ-
ity documented in the Department of Defense be included. (10 min-
utes)
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33. Aguilar (CA): Fences off certain funding in order to obtain re-
ports on New START and the post-INF landscape which were re-
quired in the FY2020 NDAA and are past due. (10 minutes)
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34. Allred (TX), Malinowski (NJ): Requires a report on the meas-
ures that can be taken to decrease instances of civilian harm and
human rights abuses in the security forces of Burkina Faso, Mali,
and Niger, and requires a strategy for the United States to improve
and coordinate civilian harm mitigation measures with other mili-
taries operating in the region. (10 minutes)
35. Axne (IA), Timmons (SC), Brindisi (NY), Bost (IL), Murphy,
Gregory (NC), Rose, Max (NY): Allows Members of the National
Guard and Reserve to participate in DOD SkillBridge training. (10
minutes)
36. Bacon (NE), Carbajal (CA): Requires the State Department to
produce an annual report on the effectiveness of US unmanned aer-
ial system export policy. (10 minutes)
37. Barr (KY), Crenshaw (TX): Requires the Department of De-
fense to carry out a pilot program to determine the prevalence of
sleep apnea among members of the Armed Forces while at initial
training. (10 minutes)
38. Bera (CA), Yoho (FL): Expresses the sense of Congress that
natural, accidental, and deliberate biological threats, including in-
fectious disease, are in the core national security interest of the
United States, and that Cooperative Threat Reduction Biological
Threat Reduction Program is critical to addressing those threats.
(10 minutes)
39. Bera (CA): Requires DoD to conduct a study and submit a re-
port to Congress identifying financial hardships as a result of the
COVID–19 pandemic, evaluating best practices for providing finan-
cial assistance to servicemembers, and preventing future disrup-
tions. (10 minutes)
40. Bera (CA): Directs DOD to develop staffing recommendations
for antimicrobial stewardship programs at DOD medical treatment
facilities, recommendations on the use of diagnostics to improve
those programs, and a plan to implement such recommendations.
(10 minutes)
41. Bera (CA), Yoho (FL): Requires Secretary of Defense, in co-
ordination with Secretary of State, to report on efforts to prevent,
detect, respond to biological threats, including bilateral and multi-
lateral efforts. (10 minutes)
42. Beyer (VA), Norton (DC): Requires DoD to fulfill rec-
ommendations of its 2018 report by working to mitigate helicopter
noise in the National Capital Region by establishing: (1) a noise in-
quiry website to track and analyze complaints; and (2) a helicopter
noise abatement working group. (10 minutes)
43. Beyer (VA), Schweikert (AZ), Brown (MD): Continues author-
ization for the Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Tech-
nology Program. (10 minutes)
44. Biggs (AZ): Expresses a sense of Congress about the impor-
tance of the U.S.-Israel relationship. (10 minutes)
45. Bilirakis (FL), Crist (FL): Requires the Defense Health Agen-
cy to produce a report on the feasibility, efficacy, and cost of ex-
panding coverage for chiropractic care to military families and re-
tirees under the TRICARE Program. (10 minutes)
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46. Bilirakis (FL), Pappas (NH): Requires a feasibility study on
increased rotational deployments to Greece and enhanced United
States-Greece diplomatic engagement. (10 minutes)
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47. Blunt Rochester (DE): Includes a Sense of Congress honoring
Dover Air Force Base, its two airlift wings, and the Center for Mor-
tuary Affairs for their distinguished service. The airbase is home
to the Center for Mortuary Affairs which is the only DoD mortuary
in the continental U.S. and ensures the dignity of all U.S. remains
returning home to their final resting place. (10 minutes)
48. Blunt Rochester (DE): Increases the budget for hypersonic
prototyping (line 048) by $5 million and decreases the budget for
contractor logistics & systems (line 080) by $5 million. (10 minutes)
49. Blunt Rochester (DE): Increases the solder systems-advanced
development (PE 0603827A) line by $7 million for body armor de-
velopment. (10 minutes)
50. Boyle (PA), Fitzpatrick (PA): Expresses the Sense of Congress
that the United States should reaffirm support for an enduring
strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine and
support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. (10 min-
utes)
51. Boyle (PA), Connolly (VA): Expresses the Sense of Congress
reaffirming the commitment of the United States to NATO. (10
minutes)
52. Brindisi (NY), Katko (NY), Craig (MN): Directs the Depart-
ment of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a public service an-
nouncement campaign to address the mental health of farmers and
ranchers, including television, radio, print, outdoor, and digital
public service announcements. (10 minutes)
53. Brown (MD), Langevin (RI): Ensures that the Olympics and
Paralympics receive equivalent security assistance from the De-
partment of Defense. (10 minutes)
54. Brownley (CA), Cisneros (CA), Garcia, Sylvia (TX): Directs
the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of
women involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces due to preg-
nancy or parenthood from 1951–1976, include any racial or ethnic
disparities, discrepancies in uniformity of those separations, and
identify recommendations for improving access to resources for
those former members of the Armed Forces through the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs. (10 minutes)
55. Brownley (CA), Panetta (CA): Establishes a federal grant pro-
gram to help states create and implement a Seal of Biliteracy pro-
gram that encourages and recognizes high school students who
achieve proficiency in both English and at least one other language.
Supporting the development of foreign language skills is crucial for
American national security. (10 minutes)
56. Brownley (CA), Pappas (NH), Takano (CA), Cisneros (CA),
Panetta (CA), Garcia, Sylvia (TX), Sherman (CA): Requires a joint
report from the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs on
former members of the armed forces who were discharged under
policies discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender servicemembers, and who have applied for a discharge
upgrade. (10 minutes)
57. Buchanan (FL): Requires the Department of Defense to
produce a study on the potential benefits of and feasibility of re-
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quiring all U.S. military bases to have properly functioning
MedEvac helicopters and military ambulances stocked with appro-
priate emergency medical supplies. (10 minutes)
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58. Buck (CO), Banks (IN), Budd (NC), Crawford (AR), Dunn
(FL), Hartzler (MO), Perry (PA), Roy (TX), Smith, Christopher
(NJ), Spano (FL), Steube (FL), Yoho (FL), Biggs (AZ), Rice, Tom
(SC), Gaetz (FL), Hice (GA), Norman (SC): Prohibits federal em-
ployees from downloading or using TikTok on any technology de-
vice issued by the United States government. (10 minutes)
59. Burgess (TX): Requires the DoD to report to Congress on the
current state of Energy Savings Performance Contracts. (10 min-
utes)
60. Bustos (IL), Haaland (NM), Rose, Max (NY), Fitzpatrick (PA),
Jackson Lee (TX), Wexton (VA), Krishnamoorthi (IL), Brownley
(CA), Welch (VT), Loebsack (IA): Requires the Department of De-
fense to report data on how the Secretary of Defense determined
whether to authorize fulltime National Guard duty for states’
COVID–19 responses (to include whether the costs of Soldier and
Airmen benefits were a factor) and requires the Secretary to pro-
vide recommendations to improve the process. (10 minutes)
61. Bustos (IL), Harder (CA), Wenstrup (OH), González-Colón,
Jenniffer (PR), Cisneros (CA), Bishop, Sanford (GA), Brownley
(CA): Revises authority of certain family members of a servicemem-
ber who dies or becomes catastrophically ill or injured while in
military service to terminate a property lease or motor vehicle
lease executed by the servicemember. (10 minutes)
62. Bustos (IL), Loebsack (IA): Establishes a pilot program for
developing an online real estate tool of existing inventory of space
available at Army installations to enable efficient use by author-
ized government and private sector actors. (10 minutes)
63. Byrne (AL), Walorski (IN), Aguilar (CA), Peters (CA): Re-
quires government contracting officers to file their commercial item
determinations to the DoD Commercial Item Group so that all mili-
tary services can have access to them in. (10 minutes)
64. Carbajal (CA), Cárdenas (CA): Requires the Department of
Defense, in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs,
to develop guidelines regarding the consideration and use of unoffi-
cial sources of information in determining benefits eligibility when
a veteran’s service records are incomplete due to damage caused to
the records while in the possession of the Department of Defense.
(10 minutes)
65. Carbajal (CA): Provides the Space Development Agency spe-
cial hiring authority to attract experts in science and engineering.
(10 minutes)
66. Carson (IN): Authorizes $5,000,000 for a pancreatic cancer
early detection initiative (EDI) under the Congressionally Directed
Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at the Department of De-
fense (DoD). Amendment will provide $5,000,000 for specific re-
search in early detection initiatives that include pre-diabetic and
diabetic persons, persons from underserved ethnic and minority
communities and other populations to ensure development of tools
that reach as many people as possible at much earlier stages of de-
tection. (10 minutes)
67. Case (HI): Adds a sense of Congress that lands throughout
the State of Hawai’i currently owned and leased by the Department
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of Defense or in which the Department of Defense otherwise has
a real property interest are critical to maintaining the readiness of
the Armed Forces now stationed or to be stationed in Hawai’i and
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throughout the lndo-Pacific region and elsewhere. Also includes re-
porting requirements to provide transparency of efforts to resolve
this land use challenges. (10 minutes)
68. Castro (TX): Provides military medical treatment facilities
additional flexibility when billing civilian trauma patients. (10 min-
utes)
69. Castro (TX), Fitzpatrick (PA): Directs the Administrator of
USAID to incorporate early childhood development into current
programming and in partner countries, and protects children in ad-
versity. (10 minutes)
70. Castro (TX), Garcia, Sylvia (TX): Calls on the respective De-
partment of Defense and military departments offices for public af-
fairs to work to ensure that the projects that they are involved in
and provide consultation services for in film, television, and pub-
lishing, accurately represent all servicemembers in the Armed
Forces. The amendment also calls on the Department to report to
Congress on its efforts to meet this goal. (10 minutes)
71. Chabot (OH), Cohen (TN): Requires a report on internal dis-
placement and killings of citizens of several countries of the former
USSR in illegally occupied territory in those countries. (10 min-
utes)
72. Chabot (OH), Turner (OH), Fudge (OH): Increases Air Force
research funding by $3 million for the National Center for Hard-
ware and Embedded Systems Security and Trust (CHEST). (10
minutes)
73. Chabot (OH): Requires the President to produce a whole-of-
government strategy to impose costs on and achieve deterrence to-
ward China for cyber-enabled corporate espionage and personal
data theft. (10 minutes)
74. Chabot (OH), Bera (CA): Expresses the sense of Congress on
crossborder violence in the Galwan Valley and Congress’s concern
toward the growing territorial claims of the People’s Republic of
China. (10 minutes)
75. Cicilline (RI), Courtney (CT), Kennedy (MA), Lynch (MA),
Larson, John (CT), Keating (MA): Establishes the Southern New
England Regional Commission, which would assist in the develop-
ment of defense manufacturing in Southern New England. (10 min-
utes)
76. Cicilline (RI), Sherman (CA): Requires a report to Congress
on care and treatment available and accessible to servicemembers
and their spouses for pregnancy, postpartum depression, and other
pregnancy-related mood disorders. (10 minutes)
77. Clarke, Yvette (NY), Wexton (VA), Beyer (VA): Requires re-
ports to Congress on the defense and military implications of
deepfake videos. (10 minutes)
78. Clarke, Yvette (NY), Wexton (VA), Kilmer (WA), Beyer (VA):
Instructs the Steering Committee on Emerging Technology to es-
tablish a Deepfake Working Group to assess the national security
implications of machine-manipulated media, such as deepfake vid-
eos. (10 minutes)
79. Clarke, Yvette (NY): Expresses the sense of Congress with re-
spect to enhancing engagement with the Caribbean region. (10
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80. Clarke, Yvette (NY), Malinowski (NJ), Cicilline (RI): Expands
and clarifies the mandate of entities authorized by the National Ar-
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tificial Intelligence Initiative Act to include combatting discrimina-
tory algorithmic bias against protected classes of persons. (10 min-
utes)
81. Clarke, Yvette (NY), Malinowski (NJ), Cicilline (RI): Pro-
hibits the use of certain DoD funds on the acquisition of artificial
intelligence systems unless such systems have been or will be vet-
ted for discriminatory algorithmic bias against protected classes of
persons. (10 minutes)
82. Clarke, Yvette (NY), Lamborn (CO): Expresses the sense of
Congress with respect to the importance of preparing for cata-
strophic critical infrastructure failure events, and requires DoD to
assess gaps in existing critical infrastructure resilience strategies.
(10 minutes)
83. Clarke, Yvette (NY): Adds questions to DOD workplace cli-
mate surveys with respect to xenophobic incidents. (10 minutes)
84. Cohen (TN): Directs the Department of Defense to submit a
report to Congress a list of countries that have consented to host
Russian military forces and a list of countries where Russian mili-
tary forces are deployed in violation of the territorial sovereignty
of countries. (10 minutes)
85. Cohen (TN): Directs the Department of Defense to submit a
report to Congress on its progress in modernizing its financial man-
agement enterprise. (10 minutes)
86. Cohen (TN): Directs the Comptroller General of the United
States to study the school-to-prison pipeline and the advantages of
using restorative practices in schools. (10 minutes)
87. Cole (OK), Luria (VA): Aligns medical benefits offered under
TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program for spe-
cial needs dependents with current state offerings available under
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers.
Requires a GAO study on best practices and recommendations for
caregiving available through ECHO. (10 minutes)
88. Collins, Doug (GA): Expands Tricare Reserve Select coverage
of hearing aid devices to the dependents of National Guard mem-
bers and members of Reserve components. ( 10 minutes)
89. Connolly (VA): Reforms and codifies the Federal Risk and Au-
thorization Management Program (FedRAMP). This amendment is
the text of the bipartisan, House-passed H.R. 3941. (10 minutes)
90. Connolly (VA), Chabot (OH), Bera (CA), Fitzpatrick (PA),
Larsen, Rick (WA), Wagner (MO): Re-establishes the government-
wide lead for pandemic response, establishes an lnteragency Re-
view Council charged with implementing U.S. commitments under
the Global Health Security Agenda, and requires a global health
security strategy. This is the text of the bipartisan Global Health
Security Act (H.R. 2166), which passed HFAC unanimously and
was included in House-passed HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). (10 min-
utes)
91. Connolly (VA), Turner (OH), King, Peter (NY), Wexton (VA):
Codifies existing policy requiring DoD to report to National Instant
Criminal Background Check System (NICS) servicemembers with
felony domestic violence convictions who are prohibited from pur-
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chasing firearms pursuant to current law. (10 minutes)
92. Connolly (VA), Fitzpatrick (PA): Clarifies that qualifying sub-
contractors and subgrantees are afforded whistleblower protections
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against reprisal when disclosing information about gross mis-
management or waste of federal funds. (10 minutes)
93. Connolly (VA), Hice (GA): Authorizes permanently the United
States Patent and Trademark Office teleworking pilot program es-
tablished by the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. (10 minutes)
94. Cooper (TN), Walberg (Ml), Comer (KY): Requires federal
agencies to report on their federal program activities and provide
that information to OMB. Information would be published online as
a complete inventory of the federal government’s programs to in-
crease transparency, and identify wasteful spending and duplicate
programs. (10 minutes)
95. Correa (CA): Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a
study and report on ROTC recruitment. The report will determine
if individuals recruited in different levels of education are more
likely to achieve or receive recommendations for higher positions
and if it impacts diversity in leadership. (10 minutes)
96. Correa (CA): Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans’
Affairs to conduct a study and report on the feasibility of having
a VA representative present at separations courses to set up pre-
mium eBenefits accounts to streamline the identity verification
process. (10 minutes)
97. Cox (CA), Stauber (MN): Requires a report on unclaimed
funds (within 180 days) at VA in order to determine: how much
there is in possible discretionary funding for future fiscal years and
a way to keep unclaimed funds beyond the point of claim eligibility
at VA so as to serve as pay-for for other projects and programs. (10
minutes)
98. Cox (CA), Young (AK): Requires a report regarding the trans-
portation of the remains of decedents under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of a military department pursuant to section 1481 of title
10, United States Code. (10 minutes)
99. Cox (CA), Herrera Beutler (WA): Requires a report/cost anal-
ysis to be done (within 120 days) on the cost of providing TRICARE
to every individual currently in the Health Professions Scholarship
Program which is run by Army, Navy, Air Force. (10 minutes)
100. Craig (MN): Adds $30 Million to the Army Community Serv-
ices account to provide family assistance, victim advocacy, financial
counseling, employment readiness, and other similar support serv-
ices at installations where 500 or more military members are as-
signed. (10 minutes)
101. Crawford (AR): Postpones conditional designation of Explo-
sive Ordnance Disposal Corps as a basic branch of the Army, di-
rects EOD commandant to ensure EOD soldiers receive enhanced
combat mobility training to support special operations (airborne,
air assault, combat diver, etc.) (10 minutes)
102. Crawford (AR): Adds Explosive Ordnance Disposal to the list
of Special Operations Activities in Section 167(k) of Title 10, USC.
(10 minutes)
103. Crawford (AR): Streamlines service EOD equipment acquisi-
tions. (10 minutes)
104. Crawford (AR): Requires the federally funded research and
development corporation to solicit input from relevant nonprofit or-
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ganizations, such as the National Defense Industrial Association
EOD Committee, United States Army EOD Association, United
States Bomb Technician Association, and the EOD Warrior Foun-
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dation when conducting the study directed by Section 1702. (10
minutes)
105. Crenshaw (TX): Establishes the use of the same system and
rank structure in Space Force as is used in the Navy. (10 minutes)
106. Crist (FL): Report on the effect of COVID–19 on the space
industrial base and space programs of the Department of Defense.
(10 minutes)
107. Crist (FL), Bilirakis (FL): Requires a report on the use of
the juvenile health care records of dependents when they try to join
the military as an adult. (10 minutes)
108. Crist (FL), Bilirakis (FL): Directs GAO to study the trans-
ferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses
and certifications. (10 minutes)
109. Crow (CO): Updates the space strategy and assessment re-
quirement to include Iran and North Korea, and adds the Director
of National Intelligence as a tasked senior official. (10 minutes)
110. Crow (CO), Stefanik (NY): Directs the Secretary of Health
and Human Services to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the
agencies tasked with executing the national biodefense strategy;
and requires a report by the Secretary of Defense on pandemic/bio-
defense organization, authorities, and roles and responsibilities
specific to the Department of Defense. (10 minutes)
111. Cuellar (TX): Encourages contact between members of the
Armed Forces who are participating in the Transition Assistance
Program and local communities to promote employment opportuni-
ties. (10 minutes)
112. Cunningham (SC), Palazzo (MS), Fitzpatrick (PA), King,
Peter (NY), Bustos (IL): Requires the Department of Defense to
provide a National Guard member separating from active service
after full-time duty in support of the government response to
COVID–19 with the transitional health benefits provided to a sepa-
rating active-duty reservist. (10 minutes)
113. Curtis (UT), Malinowski (NJ), Yoho (FL), Phillips (MN):
Adds a mandate to the State Department’s Annual Report on
Human Rights Practices to report on the use of advanced tech-
nology surveillance equipment. (10 minutes)
114. Davis, Rodney (IL): Directs the National Institute of Stand-
ards and Technology to carry out a program that will improve the
United States’ capacity for verifying and manufacturing advanced
microelectronics. (10 minutes)
115. Davis, Susan (CA): Fences funding until required Nuclear
Weapons Council briefings are provided and requires additional up-
dates to Congress. (10 minutes)
116. DeFazio (OR), Graves, Sam (MO), Gibbs (OH), Maloney,
Sean (NY), Pappas (NH): Includes four acts amending Title 46 re-
lating to and supporting the maritime industry. (10 minutes)
117. DeFazio (OR), Graves, Sam (MO), Maloney, Sean (NY),
Gibbs (OH): Adds the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authoriza-
tion Act of 2020, which reauthorizes the Coast Guard and Federal
Maritime Commission (FMC), and includes report requirements,
demonstration program authorizations, and new regulatory man-
dates for the Coast Guard that will help them better execute their
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sions that will further strengthen the Coast Guard by expanding
the use of unmanned systems, assessing Coast Guard operational
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authorities, strengthening shore infrastructure, and increasing gen-
der and racial diversity within the service. (10 minutes)
118. DelBene (WA): Specifically adds domestic content pref-
erences for aluminum for funds administered by the Department of
Defense, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Admin-
istration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration, and Amtrak. (10 minutes)
119. DelBene (WA), McMorris Rodgers (WA): Requires the Sec-
retary of Defense to submit a report on how authorities under the
Defense Production Act could be used to increase activities related
to refining aluminum and the development of processing and man-
ufacturing capabilities for aluminum. (10 minutes)
120. Delgado (NY), Garcia, Sylvia (TX): Requires the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish a report regarding veterans who
receive VA benefits, including those who receive benefits under the
Transition Assistance Program. The report must be disaggregated
by sex and minority group member status. (10 minutes)
121. Delgado (NY), Speier (CA), Gallagher (WI), Kildee (MI),
Welch (VT), Rouda (CA), Dingell (MI), Fitzpatrick (PA), Pappas
(NH): Clarifies Congressional intent by requiring manufacturers to
disclose all PF AS discharges over 100 lbs. The FY 2020 NDAA re-
quired EPA to add several different kinds of PFAS to the EPA’s
Toxics Release Inventory with a default reporting threshold of 100
lbs. EPA’s implementation of the rule has exempted manufacturers
from reporting their PFAS discharges if the chemical is below 1%
of a mixture. (10 minutes)
122. Deutch (FL), Wilson, Joe (SC), Lieu (CA), Waltz (FL), Has-
tings (FL): Adds the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hos-
tage-Taking Accountability Act, which codifies US government hos-
tage recovery and response policy, increases US government sup-
port to families of hostages, and authorizes sanctions against those
who engage in hostagetaking. (10 minutes)
123. Engel (NY), McCaul (TX), Sires (NJ), Torres, Norma (CA),
Wagner (MO): Requires U.S. government prioritization of demo-
cratic governance, anti-corruption efforts, security and prosperity
in the Northern Triangle; and puts in place targeted sanctions to
fight corruption in the region. (10 minutes)
124. Engel (NY), McCaul (TX), Malinowski (NJ), Vela (TX): Au-
thorizes the President to make direct loans for the purchase of
NATO-interoperable equipment to NATO allies that meet demo-
cratic benchmarks; authorizes rewards for providing information on
foreign election interference; requires reports on NATO members’
contributions to the alliance, the capability and capacity require-
ments of Ukraine’s navy and air force, malign Russian and Chinese
influence in Serbia, and potential violations of CAATSA. (10 min-
utes)
125. Engel (NY), Malinowski (NJ): Amends Sec. 1041 (Support of
Special Operations to Combat Terrorism) to include reporting on
the entities with which foreign forces receiving US support are in
hostilities and steps taken to ensure support is consistent with
United States objectives and human rights; clarifies authority re-
lated to war powers and laws of armed conflict. (10 minutes)
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126. Engel (NY), Malinowski (NJ): Provides support to the tran-
sitional government of Sudan, promotes accountability for human
rights abuses, and encourages fiscal transparency. While sup-
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porting the country’s transition to democracy, H.R. 6094 puts
guardrails on elements of the security and intelligence services to
prevent them from derailing the transition. (10 minutes)
127. Engel (NY), McCaul (TX): Comprises elements of the De-
partment of State Authorization Act that passed the House in July
2019 on suspension, which strengthen the management and oper-
ations of the State Department, including measures to bolster em-
bassy and information security, recruit and retain a diverse work-
force, and improve the Department’s capacity to carry out public di-
plomacy and anti-corruption activities. (10 minutes)
128. Engel (NY), Thompson, Bennie (MS), Deutch (FL), Rose,
Max (NY), Langevin (RI), Stefanik (NY), Schiff (CA): Establishes
an independent commission in the legislative branch to assess and
make recommendations to Congress and the President regarding
United States counterterrorism objectives, priorities, capabilities,
policies, programs, activities and legal frameworks in an era when
the United States confronts evolving terrorism threats and a grow-
ing number of other domestic and international challenges. (10
minutes)
129. Engel (NY): Establishes a program to prevent, mitigate, and
respond to civilian harm as a result of military operations con-
ducted by the Somalia National Army, the African Union Mission
in Somalia, and during operations in which U.S. Armed Forces pro-
vide operational support to these entities. (10 minutes)
130. Engel (NY): Includes findings on the national security im-
portance of the U.S.-Japan alliance and U.S. troops stationed in
Japan. It also requires a report from the Secretary of Defense on
details of the cost-sharing arrangement for U.S. troops in Japan in
light of upcoming negotiations between the United States and
Japan on revising and extending that agreement. (10 minutes)
131. Eshoo (CA): Amends existing biannual reporting require-
ments related to the DOD’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center
(JAIC) to include a description of the contribution to the develop-
ment by the JAIC and DOD to AI standards. (10 minutes)
132. Eshoo (CA), Gonzalez, Anthony (OH): Amends existing bian-
nual reporting requirements related to the DOD’s Joint Artificial
Intelligence Center to include position descriptions for roles that
servicemembers take after the conclusion of their assignment with
the JAIC. (10 minutes)
133. Evans (PA), Spano (FL): Allows participants in a contracting
program to extend their participation for an additional year. (10
minutes)
134. Finkenauer (IA): Extends university consortia contracts
until 2026 and requires the Defense Department to enter into no
fewer than four pilot contracts and report to Congress. (10 minutes)
135. Fitzpatrick (PA), Kilmer (WA): Improves Department of De-
fense and landlord response to identification and remediation of se-
vere environmental health hazards in military housing. (10 min-
utes)
136. Fletcher (TX): Ensures servicemembers are able to finish
the Skillsbridge job training program once admitted. (10 minutes)
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137. Fortenberry (NE), Ruppersberger (MD): Expresses a sense of
Congress that it is in the best interests of the stability of the region
for Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to immediately reach a just and eq-
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uitable agreement regarding the filling and operation of the Grand
Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. (10 minutes)
138. Foxx (NC), Speier (CA): Requires the Department of Defense
to consult with stakeholders to develop guidelines for the acquisi-
tion of intellectual property (e.g., technological processes), to in-
clude model forms and definitions of key terms. (10 minutes)
139. Frankel (FL), Keating (MA), Waltz (FL): Requires the De-
partment of Defense, in coordination with the Department of State,
to conduct a pilot partner country assessment on the barriers to
women’s participation in the national security forces of six partici-
pating partner countries. Requires the Secretary of Defense to en-
courage admitting diverse individuals, including women, to each
military service academy and to engage with elementary schools,
secondary schools, postsecondary educational institutions, and non-
profits to support activities related to implementing the Women,
Peace, and Security Act of 2017. (10 minutes)
140. Gabbard (HI): Clarifies the Department of Defense policy on
over the counter products with a small amount of hemp in them
that are legal under Federal law. (10 minutes)
141. Gabbard (HI): Requires the President, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary
of Commerce, the Administrator of the United States Agency for
International Development, and the United States Ambassador to
the United Nations to submit a report to Congress on humani-
tarian impacts of all comprehensive sanctions. (10 minutes)
142. Gabbard (HI), Raskin (MD): Exempts the Uniformed Serv-
ices University from the Paperwork Reduction Act and allows for
quicker access to doctoral papers and experiment results among the
wider scientific community. (10 minutes)
143. Gabbard (HI): Creates an online program that teaches civil-
ian health care providers how to handle veterans. It would also in-
form separating service members of the need to inform their health
care providers that they served. (10 minutes)
144. Gabbard (HI): Requires a report by the Office of Inspector
General of all service members discharged in the last 20 years, for
bad conduct and dishonorable discharges, reviewing the demo-
graphics (including sex, age, religion, tribal affiliation, ethnicity,
heritage), reason for discharge, whether complaints were filed with-
in their chain of command for any reason, including but not limited
to fraud, waste, abuse, noncompliance with federal or military law,
sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual trauma. The goal is to iden-
tify existing disparities in how the military treats minorities,
women, or service members trying to get justice or blow the whistle
by issuing a study to collect this data in order to better address dis-
crimination and sexual assault as it relates to how we treat certain
discharges. (10 minutes)
145. Gallagher (WI), Malinowski (NJ): Directs GAO to do a re-
port on ZTE’s compliance with the settlement agreement it reached
with the Department of Commerce on June 8, 2018. (10 minutes)
146. Gallagher (WI), Courtney (CT): Requires a briefing on the
supply chain for small unmanned aircraft system components. (10
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147. Gallagher (WI), Courtney (CT), Yoho (FL), Turner (OH),
Conaway (TX), Hartzler (MO), Gaetz (FL): Prohibits federal oper-
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ation or procurement of certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft
systems. (10 minutes)
148. Gohmert (TX), Flores (TX): Outlines the instruction that no
soldier may brief another on a pending case because they are po-
tential jury members. (10 minutes)
149. Golden (ME), Bergman (Ml): Requires the Department of
Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ask
servicemembers and veterans who have tested positive for a virus
designated by the federal government as a pandemic, including
COVlD–19, if they were previously exposed to burn pits, so they
can properly address their medical needs and ensure they receive
proper care. Servicemembers and veterans exposed to toxic air-
borne chemicals or stationed near an open burn pit will also be en-
rolled in the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, unless
they choose to opt out. (10 minutes)
150. Golden (ME), Wittman (VA): Makes the National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass Program free for Gold Star Fami-
lies. The pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national
wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees at national forests
and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Man-
agement and Bureau of Reclamation. (10 minutes)
151. Gonzalez, Anthony (OH), Heck (WA): Directs the U.S. Gov-
ernor for the World Bank to instruct the U.S. representative to the
Bank that it is U.S. policy to pursue China’s graduation from
World Bank assistance, consistent with the Bank’s eligibility cri-
teria and requires the Governor to report to Congress on U.S. ef-
forts to secure China’s graduation. The Department of the Treasury
shall report to Congress on debt transparency and debt manage-
ment assistance efforts in relation to credit provided by China to
other countries, including through China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
(10 minutes)
152. Gonzalez-Colón, Jenniffer (PR), Murphy, Stephanie (FL),
Soto (FL): Expresses the House of Representatives’ support for the
designation of ‘‘National Borinqueneers Day’’ in honor of the 65th
Infantry Regiment, a U.S. Army unit consisting mostly of soldiers
from Puerto Rico that was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
on April 13, 2016. (10 minutes)
153. Gonzalez-Colón, Jenniffer (PR), Murphy, Stephanie (FL): Re-
quires DOD to brief congressional defense committees on the feasi-
bility, benefits, and costs of extending eligibility to enroll in TRI-
CARE Prime to eligible beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico and
other United States territories. (10 minutes)
154. Gosar (AZ), Amodei (NV), Hartzler (MO), Hice (GA), Stauber
(MN): Directs the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment to issue guidance that ensures the elimination of
United States dependency on rare earth materials from China by
fiscal year 2035. (10 minutes)
155. Gottheimer (NJ): Requires the Secretary of Defense, in co-
ordination with the Secretary of State, to report to Congress on the
use of online social media by U.S. State Department-designated for-
eign terrorist organizations, and the threat posed to U.S. national
security by online radicalization. (10 minutes)
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156. Gottheimer (NJ): Ensures members of the National Guard
responding to the COVlD–19 pandemic are provided with 14 days
of housing to quarantine safely. (10 minutes)
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157. Gottheimer (NJ): Ensures public disclosure of results from
lead and copper testing at Department of Defense Education Activ-
ity (DoDEA) schools. (10 minutes)
158. Gottheimer (NJ): Requires the Under Secretary of Defense
for Personnel and Readiness to prepare an annual report to Con-
gress containing an analysis of the nationwide costs of living for
members of the Department of Defense. (10 minutes)
159. Graves, Garret (LA): Authorizes the service secretaries to
award the Vietnam Service medal to veterans who participated in
Operation End Sweep. (10 minutes)
160. Graves, Garret (LA), Thompson, Mike (CA): Authorizes the
National Guard to be reimbursed in a timely manner in response
to an emergency declared under the Stafford Act. (10 minutes)
161. Green, Al (TX), Langevin (RI), Katko (NY), Gallagher (WI):
A GAO study to assess and analyze the state and availability of in-
surance coverage in the United States for cybersecurity risks and
provide recommendations. (10 minutes)
162. Green, Mark (TN), Langevin (RI), Gallagher (WI), Katko
(NY): Enhances CISA’s ability to both protect federal civilian net-
works and provide useful threat intelligence to critical infrastruc-
ture by authorizing continuous threat hunting on the .gov domain.
This will enable CISA to quickly detect, identify, and mitigate
threats to federal networks from malware, indicators of com-
promise, and other unauthorized access. (10 minutes)
163. Haaland (NM), Castro (TX), Wild (PA), Grijalva (AZ), Omar
(MN), Espaillat (NY), Clay (MO), Cárdenas (CA), Lowenthal (CA),
Kennedy (MA), Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Johnson, Hank (GA): Prevents
U.S. taxpayer money from assisting Bolsonaro in relocating indige-
nous or Quilombola communities in Brazil. (10 minutes)
164. Haaland (NM), Waltz (FL), Speier (CA), Norton (DC), Chu
(CA), Bustos (IL), Houlahan (PA), Beyer (VA), Cisneros (CA),
Fitzpatrick (PA), Escobar (TX), Brownley (CA), Dingell (MI), Tur-
ner (OH), Frankel (FL), Brown (MD), Lawrence (MI), Garcia, Syl-
via (TX), Underwood (IL), Nadler (NY): Requires the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military de-
partments, to develop a plan that ensures Armed Forces members
are not unduly affected due to pregnancy, childbirth, or medical
condition arising from pregnancy or childbirth. (10 minutes)
165. Hagedorn (MN), Evans (PA): Requires a contracting officer
to consider the relevant past performance experience of first-tier
small business subcontractors and small business joint venture
members. Currently, contracting officers are under no obligation to
consider such past performance, preferring only to consider prime
past performance, regardless of how relevant it might be to the cur-
rent contract; this amendment requires contracting officers to con-
sider such relevant past performance of a small subcontractor or
small business joint venture member when making contract award
decisions. (10 minutes)
166. Harder (CA), Wenstrup (OH), Bustos (IL), Brindisi (NY): Re-
vises the conditions allowing a service member to terminate a tele-
communications service contract after the service member receives
military orders to relocate. It also allows a spouse or dependent to
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terminate the contract if a service member dies while in military
service or a member of the reserve components performing full-time
or active reserve duty or inactive-duty training or if a service mem-
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ber incurs a catastrophic injury or illness while in military service.
(10 minutes)
167. Hastings (FL), Panetta (CA), Kennedy (MA): Expresses the
sense of Congress that the decision to withdraw from the Treaty
on Open Skies did not comply with Section 1234(a) of the 2020 Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act and that confidence and security
building measures remain vital to the strategic interests of our
NATO allies and partners (10 minutes)
168. Hastings (FL): Expresses the sense of Congress that the De-
partment of Defense should develop an integrated master plan for
pursuing Net Zero initiatives and reductions in fossil fuels. (10
minutes)
169. Hayes (CT), Gooden (TX), Torres, Norma (CA): Increases au-
thorized funding levels for Air Force university research, develop-
ment, test and evaluation initiatives by $5,000,000. (10 minutes)
170. Higgins, Brian (NY): Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to
contribute $5,000,000 to support the National Maritime Heritage
Grants program. (10 minutes)
171. Hill, French (AR): Extends the WWI Valor Medals Review
by two years. (10 minutes)
172. Hill, French (AR), Cleaver (MO): Establishes a United
States policy at the international financial institutions (IFIs) to
pursue greater transparency with respect to the terms and condi-
tions of financing by the People’s Republic of China to IFI member
countries. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit to Con-
gress progress reports on advancing this policy at the IFIs. These
provisions passed the House unanimously as the Ensuring China
Debt Transparency Act (H.R. 5932) on March 2, 2020. (10 minutes)
173. Horn (OK), Olson (TX): Authorizes appropriations to estab-
lish a federal initiative to accelerate and coordinate Federal invest-
ments and facilitate new public-private partnerships in research,
standards, and education in artificial intelligence in order to ensure
the United States leads the world in the development and use of
trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. (10 minutes)
174. Horn (OK): Increases the funding authorization for Air
Force Reserve Contractor Systems Support. (10 minutes)
175. Horsford (NV), Titus (NV), Lee, Susie (NV), Cox (CA):
Strikes section 2844 and replaces it with a new section to rectify
inconsistencies, remove the dispute resolution provision, promote
management coordination, and clarify the Secretary of the Interior
has administrative jurisdiction over refuge lands, the Secretary of
the Air Force has primary jurisdiction over bombing impact areas,
and the refuge is managed subject to the Refuge Administration
Act. This amendment continues to include no expansion of the ex-
isting range and increased access for tribes and the Fish and Wild-
life Service. (10 minutes)
176. Houlahan (PA), Fitzpatrick (PA), Dean (PA), Welch (VT),
Stevens (MI): Increases the authorization for the CDC study of
PFAS health implications from $10 million to $15 million. (10 min-
utes)
177. Houlahan (PA): Requires DOD to assess each DOD compo-
nent’s cyber hygiene and requires a GAO assessment of that report.
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178. Hudson (NC): Requires the Commander of USSOCOM to
submit a report on the Preservation of the Force and Family
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(POTFF) program’s types of professional employment and ability to
meet current and future needs. (10 minutes)
179. Jackson Lee (TX), Langevin (RI), Gallagher (WI), Katko
(NY), Bishop, Sanford (GA), Carson (IN), Joyce, John (PA): Imple-
ments a recommendation made by the Cyberspace Solarium Com-
mission to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop
a strategy to implement Domain-based Message Authentication,
Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) standard across U.S.-based
email providers. (10 minutes)
180. Jackson Lee (TX): Requires the the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, the Under Secretary of Homeland Security
for Intelligence and Analysis, and the Director of National Intel-
ligence to report to Congress, in not less than 180 days, an evalua-
tion of the nature and extent of the domestic terror threat and do-
mestic terrorist groups. (10 minutes)
181. Jackson Lee (TX): Provides authorization for $2.5 million in-
crease in funding to combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(10 minutes)
182. Jackson Lee (TX), Thompson, Bennie (MS), Clay (MO),
Meeks (NY), McEachin (VA), Veasey (TX), Bishop, Sanford (GA),
Carson (IN), Hayes (CT): Directs the Secretary of Defense to report
on the number of military bases, installations, and facilities that
are named after African Americans; and directs each Secretary re-
sponsible for a branch of the military to establish a review process
to consider the naming of military installations and covered de-
fense property under the jurisdiction of that Secretary after African
Americans who served in the Armed Forces with honor, heroism,
and distinction and are deserving of recognition. (10 minutes)
183. Jackson Lee (TX): Provides authorization for a $10 million
increase in funding for increased collaboration with NIH to combat
Triple Negative Breast Cancer. (10 minutes)
184. Jayapal (WA): Directs federal agencies to initiate debarment
proceedings for contractors with repeat and willful wage theft vio-
lations. (10 minutes)
185. Jeffries (NY): Encourages the Department of Defense to
build partnerships with minority and women-owned Department of
Defense contractors to establish STEM apprenticeships and intern-
ships. (10 minutes)
186. Johnson, Hank (GA): Renews a reporting requirement on
U.S. Government foreign police training and equipping programs
for FYs 2023, 2024, and 2025. (10 minutes)
187. Johnson, Mike (LA), Suozzi (NY): Requires a report from the
Secretary of Defense on the activities of China’s United Front Work
Department in the United States and the extent to which these ac-
tivities pose a threat to U.S. national security and national defense.
(10 minutes)
188. Johnson, Mike (LA): Expresses the sense of Congress that
the Secretary of Defense should include in existing reporting, an
assessment of and recommendations to address, gaps or
vulnerabilities within the National Technology and Industrial Base
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Sector that enable theft of intellectual property critical to the de-
velopment and long-term sustainability of defense technologies. (10
minutes)
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189. Johnson, Mike (LA), Crist (FL), Vela (TX): Expresses a
sense of Congress for the United States and its allies at NATO
Summits to prioritize deterring Russian aggression. (10 minutes)
190. Johnson, Mike (LA): Directs the Secretary of Defense to as-
sess the extent to which the government of Afghanistan is combat-
ting gross human rights violations and promoting religious freedom
in the region. (10 minutes)
191. Johnson, Mike (LA): Requires Defense Secretary to consider
additional installations for purposes of the 5G test bed program.
(10 minutes)
192. Joyce, John (PA), Houlahan (PA): Directs SBA to develop a
training curriculum on category management for staff of Federal
agencies with procurement or acquisition responsibilities. Such
training would consist of best practices for purchasing goods and
services from small businesses. (10 minutes)
193. Keating (MA), Vela (TX): Requires that if POTUS invokes
the Defense Production Act in the context of a global pandemic, the
U.S. shall coordinate with NATO and other allied countries to ad-
dress supply chain gaps and promote access to vaccines and other
remedies. (10 minutes)
194. Keating (MA), Wagner (MO), Frankel (FL), Malinowski
(NJ): Requires a strategy for U.S. engagement in Afghanistan sub-
sequent to any Afghan reconciliation agreement to support the im-
plementation of commitments to women and girls’ inclusion and
empowerment and protection of basic human rights in Afghanistan.
(10 minutes)
195. Keating (MA), Fitzpatrick (PA), Kim (NJ), Curtis (UT),
Suozzi (NY), Phillips (MN): Establishes an interagency task force
to coordinate U.S. government efforts to fight foreign public corrup-
tion and a fund to support those efforts. (10 minutes)
196. Keating (MA): Requires reporting on financial and non-fi-
nancial institutions operating outside of the United States, classes
of transactions, jurisdictions outside of the United States, and ac-
counts for which there are reasonable grounds to conclude are of
primary money laundering concern in connection with Russian il-
licit finance. (10 minutes)
197. Keating (MA), Engel (NY): Reforms the authorities of the
CEO of the US Agency for Global Media and International Broad-
casting Advisory Board. (10 minutes)
198. Keller (PA), Reschenthaler (PA): Requires the Secretary to
prioritize domestic procurement of tungsten and tungsten powder
to meet defense needs. (10 minutes)
199. Khanna (CA), Gallagher (WI): Expresses a sense of the Con-
gress that the National Science Foundation is critical to the expan-
sion of the frontiers of scientific knowledge and advancing Amer-
ican technological leadership in key technologies, and that in order
to continue to achieve its mission in the face of rising challenges
from strategic competitors, the National Science Foundation should
receive a significant increase in funding, expand its use of its exist-
ing authorities to carry out new and innovative types of activities,
consider new authorities that it may need, and increase existing ac-
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tivities such as the convergence accelerators aimed at accelerating
the translation of fundamental research for the economic and na-
tional security benefit of the United States. (10 minutes)
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200. Kildee (MI): Requires DoD to set up a dissent channel to
allow members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees to ex-
press views regarding US national security policy without fear of
retribution. (10 minutes)
201. Kildee (MI): Requires the DoD to create and implement a
training program for members of the Armed Forces and employees
of DoD regarding foreign disinformation campaigns targeting them.
(10 minutes)
202. Kilmer (WA), Heck (WA): Expands the quality of life criteria
for the Defense Communities Infrastructure Program to include
projects that address ‘installation commuter workforce issues’ to
help improve the quality of life for active duty and civilian work-
force living off base. (10 minutes)
203. Kilmer (WA): Extends the authorization of the current over-
time rate authority for Department of the Navy employees per-
forming work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered
aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan which is set to expire on
30 September 2021. (10 minutes)
204. Kilmer (WA), King, Peter (NY), Murphy, Stephanie (FL),
Hurd (TX), Clarke, Yvette (NY): Requires the Science and Tech-
nology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to re-
port at specified intervals on the state of digital content forgery
technology. Digital content forgery is the use of emerging tech-
nologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning
techniques, to fabricate or manipulate audio, visual, or text content
with the intent to mislead. (10 minutes)
205. Kinzinger (IL), Spanberger (VA): Requires a determination
on the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Government of
Turkey’s acquisition of the S–400 air and missile defense system
from the Russian Federation. (10 minutes)
206. Kinzinger (IL), Axne (IA), Cole (OK), Malinowski (NJ),
McMorris Rodgers (WA), Loebsack (IA), Olson (TX), Miller (WV),
Cloud (TX), Guest (MS), Palazzo (MS), Kelly, Trent (MS),
Finkenauer (IA): Prohibits the divestment of the RC–26B ISR/IAA
platform. (10 minutes)
207. Kirkpatrick (AZ): Amends Section 2684a of title 10, United
States Code, to facilitate agreements with States and other Federal
agencies in order to limit encroachments and other constraints on
military training, testing, and operations. (10 minutes)
208. Kirkpatrick (AZ), Gallego (AZ): Adds language to ensure
greater transparency from the USAF with the AlO aircraft re-wing
effort. (10 minutes)
209. Krishnamoorthi (IL): Requires the Secretary of Defense to
provide a report to Congress on the effectiveness of readiness con-
tracts in meeting the military’s prescription drug supply needs and
how the contractual approach can be a model for responding to
drug shortages in the civilian health care market. (10 minutes)
210. Krishnamoorthi (IL), Khanna (CA), Pallone (NJ), Suozzi
(NY), Yoho (FL), Holding (NC), Jackson Lee (TX), Stevens (MI),
Chabot (OH): Expresses the sense of Congress on cross-border vio-
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lence between the Government of the People’s Republic of China
and India and the growing territorial claims of the government of
the People’s Republic of China. (10 minutes)
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211. Kuster (NH), Bacon (NE): Directs GAO to study the
vulnerabilities created by foreign call centers supporting the De-
partment of Defense. (10 minutes)
212. Kuster (NH), Stivers (OH): Directs the Secretary of Vet-
erans’ Affairs to study the cause for post-9/11 veterans who are
women experiencing joblessness at a higher rate than the rest of
the veterans community. (10 minutes)
213. Kuster (NH), Pappas (NH), Welch (VT): Directs the Army
Corp of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center
(ERDC) to reopen all childcare facilities closed in FY20. ERDC an-
nounced it would permanently close a childcare facility located at
a base in Hanover, NH in June 2020, disrupting the regional
childcare network by forcing it to absorb an influx of children and
creating additional uncertainty for families during a pandemic. (10
minutes)
214. Kuster (NH), Katko (NY): Directs the Department of De-
fense to consider the role of overdose reversal drugs in their policy
and data tracking to prevent opioid overdoses. (10 minutes)
215. Kustoff (TN): Expresses Congressional intent that the Sec-
retary of the Army may convey to the City of Milan, Tennessee par-
cels of real property of the Milan Army Ammunition Plant, Ten-
nessee, consisting of approximately 292 acres and commonly re-
ferred to as Parcels A, B and C. (10 minutes)
216. Lamb (PA), Bost (IL), Weber (TX), Pappas (NH): Authorizes
members of the U.S. Coast Guard to participate in the Department
of Defense’s SkillBridge program, which connects transitioning
servicemembers with workforce training opportunities. (10 min-
utes)
217. Lamb (PA), Garcia, Mike (CA): Directs the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Center for
Artificial Intelligence within the National Center for Environ-
mental Information (NCEI). (10 minutes)
218. Lamborn (CO): Requires the SecDef, in consultation with
SecAF and CSO, to report on DOD processes and procedures for
identifying and securing frequency licenses for national security
space ground assets. (10 minutes)
219. Langevin (RI), Thompson, Bennie (MS), Richmond (LA),
Katko (NY), Lynch (MA), Gallagher (WI): Allows CISA to issue ad-
ministrative subpoenas to ISPs to identify and warn entities of
cyber security vulnerabilities. (10 minutes)
220. Langevin (RI), Gallagher (WI): Codifies the responsibilities
of the sector risk management agencies with regard to assessing
and defending against cyber risks. (10 minutes)
221. Latta (OH): Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish
performance measures regarding the Armed Forces’ Credentialing
Opportunities OnLine (COOL) programs so that entities interested
in the success of separating service-members can accurately gauge
the success and effectiveness of such programs. These performance
measures include the percentage of members of the Armed Forces
who participate in a professional credential program; the percent-
age of members of the Armed Forces who have completed a profes-
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sional credential program; and the percentage of members of the
Armed Forces who are employed not later than one year after sepa-
ration or release from the Armed Forces. (10 minutes)
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222. Lawrence (Ml): States that each Secretary of a military de-
partment shall—(1) share lessons learned and best practices on the
progress of plans to integrate members of the Armed Forces who
identify as belonging to a minority group into the military depart-
ment under the jurisdiction of the Secretary and (2) strategically
communicate such progress with other military departments and
the public. (10 minutes)
223. Lawrence (MI), Escobar (TX), Dean (PA): Directs the Sec-
retary of Defense to develop a policy that defines conscious and un-
conscious gender bias and provides guidance to eliminate conscious
and unconscious gender bias. (10 minutes)
224. Lawrence (MI), Lesko (AZ), Dean (PA), Gonzalez-Colon,
Jenniffer (PR): Requires each Secretary of a military department to
develop and implement policies to ensure that the career of a mem-
ber of the Armed Forces is not negatively affected as a result of
such member becoming pregnant. (10 minutes)
225. Levin, Andy (MI), Tonko (NY), Khanna (CA), Kildee (MI),
Welch (VT): Places a moratorium on the incineration of PFAS ma-
terials by the DOD until the Secretary of Defense finalizes guid-
ance on the PFAS safe disposal regulations required by section 330
of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020 and requires the Secretary of De-
fense to submit an annual report on all PFAS incineration by the
DOD each year to the EPA Administrator, beginning one year after
publication of the final PFAS safe disposal regulation guidelines.
(10 minutes)
226. Levin, Andy (MI), Dean (PA), Posey (FL), Fitzpatrick (PA),
Kildee (MI): Modifies the section on public disclosure of DOD test-
ing for PFAS on military installations and former defense sites to
require the publication of results online within seven days, or with-
in 30 days if the results are put into the Federal Register. (10 min-
utes)
227. Levin, Andy (MI), Dean (PA), Posey (FL), Kim (NJ), Kildee
(MI): Guarantees servicemembers won’t be forced to shoulder any
additional cost for blood testing related to PFAS exposure. (10 min-
utes)
228. Levin, Mike (CA), Cárdenas (CA): Expands SCRA protec-
tions to a servicemember who receives military orders for a PCS,
enters into a telecommunications contract, then receives a stop
movement order from DoD in response to a local, national, or glob-
al emergency for a period of not less than 30 days which prevents
them from using the contract. (10 minutes)
229. Levin, Mike (CA), Cárdenas (CA): Makes technical changes
to DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) counseling pathway
factors regarding disability and discharge. (10 minutes)
230. Levin, Mike (CA), Cárdenas (CA): Adds Transition Assist-
ance Program (TAP) counseling pathway factors regarding
childcare requirements, employment status of household members,
location of duty station, effects of operational and personnel tempo
on the member and household, and Indian status. (10 minutes)
231. Levin, Mike (CA), Torres, Norma (CA): Adds $5 million to
the Naval University Research Initiative and reduces the Army’s
Service-Wide Communications account by $5 million. (10 minutes)
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232. Lipinski (IL): Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering to coordinate with the Under Secretary
of Defense for Policy on the social science, management science,
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and information science research in order to facilitate transition of
research findings into Department strategic documents. (10 min-
utes)
233. Lucas (OK), Cole (OK): Requires the Secretary of the Inte-
rior to deliver a report to Congress containing the status of the
Oklahoma City National Memorial and a summary of non-Federal
funding that has been raised by the memorial. (10 minutes)
234. Luria (VA), Bacon (NE): Expresses the sense of Congress
that the U.S. affirms our commitments to our Pacific allies of
Japan and the Republic of Korea. (10 minutes)
235. Luria 01 A): Calls attention to musculoskeletal injuries, one
of the top injuries facing warfighters, recognizes the importance of
tissue repair innovations for these injuries, and encourages contin-
ued research and innovation that is occurring within the Navy’s
Wound Care Research program. (10 minutes)
236. Luria (VA): Prohibits the use of authorized funds to deacti-
vate, unman, or sell Army watercraft assets until the Secretary of
Defense has certified receipt of the Army Watercraft Study and
that the review, analysis, and recommendations made in the AWS
are considered. (10 minutes)
237. Lynch (MA), Hice (GA): Reauthorizes the independent and
bipartisan Commission on Wartime Contracting to ensure greater
oversight of U.S. overseas contracting and reconstruction spending
in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other war zones. (10 minutes)
238. Lynch (MA), Connolly (VA), Kelly, Robin (IL), Lawrence
(Ml), Rouda (CA), Welch (VT), Kildee (Ml): Requires the immediate
declassification of previously public data related to the progress of
U.S. security and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. (10 min-
utes)
239. Lynch (MA), Budd (NC), Rice, Kathleen (NY), Fitzpatrick
(PA), Cohen (TN): Establishes within the Department of the Treas-
ury the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program. The bill
H.R. 389, which passed off House Floor by UC, rewards individuals
providing information to the government about assets of a corrupt
foreign government that are on deposit with a U.S. financial insti-
tution. (10 minutes)
240. Malinowski (NJ), Wagner (MO), Trone (MD): Requires the
Secretary of State to provide a certification on whether state-sanc-
tioned intimidation and harassment by the Egyptian government
against Americans and their families constitutes a ‘‘pattern of acts
of intimidation or harassment,’’ which would trigger a suspension
of security assistance under section 6 of the Arms Export Control
Act. (10 minutes)
241. Malinowski (NJ), Bera (CA), Keating (MA): Provides for ro-
bust reporting and strategy requirements on the Afghan peace ne-
gotiations, evolving conditions on the ground, and monitoring of
agreement implementation. This is a similar companion to a
Menendez-Young Senate NDAA amendment. (10 minutes)
242. Malinowski (NJ), Sherman (CA), Curtis (UT), Gallego (AZ),
Wagner (MO), Omar (MN), Yoho (FL), Clarke, Yvette (NY), Galla-
gher (WI), Levin, Andy (Ml), Crenshaw (TX), Castro (TX), Cohen
(TN), Connolly (VA), Deutch (FL), Waltz (FL), Dingell (Ml),
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Cicilline (RI): Imposes robust export control policy requirements on
the Commerce Department to address the surveillance regime
being used to target, track, and persecute Uighurs in Xinjiang.
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This replicates a provision passed out of the House of Representa-
tives in December 2019 under suspension as part of S.178—Uyghur
Human Rights Policy Act of 2019. (10 minutes)
243. Maloney, Sean (NY): Requires the inclusion of United States
Service Academies during the establishment of a comprehensive
mentoring program and career development framework with meas-
urable metric and outcomes to retain the best and brightest and in-
crease diversity. (10 minutes)
244. Maloney, Sean (NY): Ensures the availability of certain
medical services at U.S. Service Academies, including emergency
room services, orthopedic services, general surgery services and
gynecological services. (10 minutes)
245. Maloney, Sean (NY): Requires the Sec Def and the Secre-
taries of the Military Services to include United States Service
Academies when establishing goals for increasing women and mi-
norities. (10 minutes)
246. Maloney, Sean (NY): Requires all military service academies
to submit a report to the Secretary of Defense and Congress to in-
clude: (1) Anonymized Equal Opportunity Claims and determina-
tions of academies over the past 20 years, (2) Results of a climate
survey of cadets conducted by an external entity, (3) A review of
educational and extracurricular instruction to include; (a) A review
of courses to ensure the inclusion of minority communities in au-
thorship and course content, and; (b) A review of faculty and staff
demographics to determine diversity recruitment practices at these
institutions. (10 minutes)
247. Marshall (KS): Authorizes modifications to the First Divi-
sion Monument to honor members of the First Infantry Division of
the U.S. Army who gave the ultimate sacrifice during Operation
Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror. The amendment does
not authorize or require federal funds. (10 minutes)
248. Mast (FL): Authorizes the Department of Defense to rein-
state and transfer officers in medical specialties in the reserve com-
ponents of the armed forces previously retired honorably or under
honorable conditions. (10 minutes)
249. McAdams (UT), Gonzalez, Anthony (OH): Directs GAO to
study the shared features among trafficking networks, including
facilitators, finances, and proceeds. Requires GAO to report rec-
ommendations for any legislative or regulatory changes necessary
to combat trafficking or the laundering of proceeds from trafficking.
(10 minutes)
250. McBath (GA), Torres, Norma (CA): Reduces funding by $5
million for operations & maintenance, Army, admin, and
servicewide activities and communications. Increases funding for
university research by $5 million. (10 minutes)
251. McCaul (TX), Engel (NY): Adds the text of Leveraging Infor-
mation on Foreign Traffickers (LIFT) Act. This amendment version
is of the Foreign Affairs Committee-adopted R.R. 5664, which im-
proves USG coordination and information-sharing to combat inter-
national human trafficking, and reauthorizes and strengthens the
survivor-led U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. (10 min-
utes)
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252. McCaul (TX), Malinowski (NJ), Kinzinger (IL), Curtis (UT),
Engel (NY), Stewart (UT): Establishes the Open Technology Fund
to promote global internet freedom by countering internet censor-
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ship and repressive surveillance by authoritarian regimes. This
amendment version is the same as H.R. 6621, which is a bipartisan
bill. (10 minutes)
253. McGovern (MA), Engel (NY): Requires the release of Depart-
ment of Defense documents on the 1981 El Mozote massacre in El
Salvador to judicial authorities. (10 minutes)
254. McGovern (MA), Lynch (MA), Pressley (MA), Keating (MA),
Vargas (CA), Trahan (MA), Kennedy (MA), Ryan (OH), Gonzalez,
Anthony (OH), Joyce, David (OH), Garamendi (CA), Peters (CA),
Gomez (CA): Expressed a Sense of Congress relating to payment of
amounts owed by Kuwait to about 45 U.S. hospitals and medical
institutions since 2018. (10 minutes)
255. McGovern (MA), Wagner (MO), Fitzpatrick (PA),
Malinowski (NJ), Bilirakis (FL), Raskin (MD): Encourages the pro-
tection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights
during and after the novel coronavirus pandemic, through report-
ing, orientation of foreign assistance programming, conditioning of
security sector assistance, provision of DOD guidance, and ongoing
tracking of the misuse of emergency powers or surveillance capac-
ities. (10 minutes)
256. McGovern (MA), Smith, Christopher (NJ): Requires the com-
pletion of a review of Department of Defense compliance with the
‘‘Principles Related to the Protection of Medical Care Provided by
Impartial Humanitarian Organizations During Armed Conflict.’’
(10 minutes)
257. McGovern (MA), Walorski (IN): Establishes the Wounded
Warrior Service Dog Program, which supports veterans and service
members by funding nonprofit organizations who have been estab-
lished for the purpose of training and providing service dogs. (10
minutes)
258. McGovern (MA), Smith, Christopher (NJ): Prohibits the
commercial export of covered defense articles and services and cov-
ered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force. (10 minutes)
259. McGovern (MA): Requires reporting on allegations that
United States security sector assistance provided to the Govern-
ment of Colombia was used by or on behalf of the government for
purposes of unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering directed
at the civilian population, including human rights defenders, judi-
cial personnel, journalists, and the political opposition, and to iden-
tify steps to prevent recurrence; and to encourage accountability for
individuals in Colombia alleged to be responsible. (10 minutes)
260. McKinley (WV), Napolitano (CA): Requires the Department
of Defense to submit a report to Congress regarding the resources
and authorities the Secretary determines necessary to identify the
effects of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program on grad-
uates of that program during the five years immediately preceding
the date of the report. (10 minutes)
261. McKinley (WV), Yoho (FL): Requires the Secretary of De-
fense to, no later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, submit
to Congress a report regarding partnerships with institutions of
higher education for rare earth material supply chain security. (10
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262. Meeks (NY): Requires public companies to disclose the ra-
cial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and
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executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors
and officers as a veteran. (10 minutes)
263. Meeks (NY): Requires the Department of Defense to create
an Assistant Deputy Secretary for Environment and Resilience
after conducting a study on the issue and reporting its findings to
Congress. (10 minutes)
264. Meng (NY), Lieu (CA): Adds into the sense of Congress on
burden sharing by partners and allies a provision to engage South
Korea and Japan in fair and equitable negotiations regarding their
respective special measures agreements. (10 minutes)
265. Meng (NY): Adds an assessment of barriers to English lan-
guage learners into evaluation of barriers to minority participation
in the Armed Forces. (10 minutes)
266. Meng (NY): Permanently authorizes to National Guard Sui-
cide Prevention program. (10 minutes)
267. Meng (NY): Requires all written materials prepared by the
DOD for the general public relating to COVID–19 be translated
into other languages. (10 minutes)
268. Mitchell (MI), Spanberger (VA): Waives passport fees for
family members obtaining a passport for the purpose of visiting an
injured service member overseas. (10 minutes)
269. Moore (WI), Stivers (OH): Encourages the Defense Depart-
ment to continue to take steps to address maternal mortality, in-
cluding establishing a Maternal Mortality Review Committee. (10
minutes)
270. Moulton (MA): Requires the National Security Innovation
Network (NSIN) to leverage commercial software platforms and
databases to enable DoD to access information on private sector,
venture capital, and technology solutions to DoD innovation chal-
lenges. (10 minutes)
271. Moulton (MA): Requires the Director of National Intel-
ligence to contract with a federally funded research and develop-
ment center to conduct a study on identifying and addressing
threats that individually or collectively affect national security, fi-
nancial security, or both. (10 minutes)
272. Murphy, Gregory (NC), Butterfield (NC): States the respon-
sibility of the Navy for military construction requirements for cer-
tain fleet readiness requirements. (10 minutes)
273. Murphy, Stephanie (FL), Shalala (FL), Mucarsel-Powell
(FL), Wasserman Schultz (FL), Soto (FL), Diaz-Balart (FL): Re-
quires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to sub-
mit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding
the political, economic, health, and humanitarian crisis in Ven-
ezuela, and its implications for United States national security and
regional security and stability. (10 minutes)
274. Norman (SC), Schrader (OR): Tasks the Secretary of De-
fense to prepare a report to Congress on programs funded by OCO,
the manner and extent to which the Secretary plans to shift the
funding of each such program in the ensuing fiscal years, and a
plan on how said funding will be transitioned in accordance with
the PBR. (10 minutes)
275. Norman (SC), Lipinski (IL): Directs the Department of En-
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ergy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence
and high-performance computing focused on the development of
tools to solve big data challenges associated with veterans’
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healthcare and the Department of Veterans Affairs activities in
identifying potential health risks and challenges in veteran popu-
lations. Authorizes DOE to develop analysis tools that can address
various big data challenges in industry, academia, and relevant
Federal agencies, to promote data sharing and collaboration, and to
establish multiple user facilities that serve as data enclaves capa-
ble of securely storing relevant data sets. (10 minutes)
276. Norton (DC): Directs the Assistant Secretary of the Air
Force to submit a report to Congress on all selections during the
preceding five-year period under the Small Business Innovation Re-
search Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer Pro-
gram that were not followed with funding awards. (10 minutes)
277. Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Omar (MN), Tlaib (Ml), Haaland (NM),
Pressley (MA): Prohibits the use offunds for aerial fumigation in
Colombia. (10 minutes)
278. Olson (TX), Flores (TX), Mullin (OK): Requires a report on
the support for democratic reforms by the government of the Re-
public of Georgia. (10 minutes)
279. Olson (TX), McNerney (CA), DelBene (WA): Examines how
AI can enhance opportunities for different geographic regions,
underrepresented populations, and our nation’s workforce, among
other areas. (10 minutes)
280. Omar (MN): Expands the reporting requirements in the
event of a troop withdrawal from Africa to include reporting on the
expected impact of such withdrawal on (1) the frequency of air-
strikes in Africa and (2) human rights. (10 minutes)
281. Pallone (NJ), Sherman (CA), Speier (CA), Schiff (CA), Lof-
gren (CA): Requires a report from the Secretary of Defense, in col-
laboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that
some units of foreign countries that have participated in security
cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. may
have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized
human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance.
This report would also include recommendations to improve human
rights training and additional measures that can be adopted to pre-
vent these types of violations. (10 minutes)
282. Panetta (CA): Requires DOD evaluate expanded use of TRI-
CARE pregnancy resources for servicemembers and their spouses.
(10 minutes)
283. Panetta (CA): Authorizes faculty at military educational in-
stitutions to accept research grants to support scientific, literary,
and educational efforts. (10 minutes)
284. Panetta (CA): Requires annual public assessment of con-
tractor performance metrics for privatized military housing—in-
cluding, tenant satisfaction, maintenance management, project
safety, and financial management. (10 minutes)
285. Panetta (CA), Torres Small, Xochitl (NM), Haaland (NM),
Sherman (CA): Affirms Congressional support for the National Nu-
clear Security Administration and requires GAO review the hiring,
training, and retention of a diverse and highly-educated national
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security workforce. (10 minutes)
286. Panetta (CA), Langevin (RI): Requires progress reports on
maritime security and domain awareness. (10 minutes)
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287. Panetta (CA): Enhances support services for Special Oper-
ations Forces, their families, and supporting personnel. (10 min-
utes)
288. Panetta (CA): Requires a report on the future role of the
Naval Postgraduate School in space education, including a descrip-
tion of additional resources necessary to meet evolving DOD space-
related needs. (10 minutes)
289. Pappas (NH): Increases funding for the Backpackable Com-
munications System (BPCS) by $5 million. (10 minutes)
290. Pence (IN), Cisneros (CA): Allows for the inclusion of ‘‘off-
road vehicles’’, such as construction or agricultural equipment, in
section 316 regarding the replacement of non-tactical motor vehi-
cles at the end of service life. (10 minutes)
291. Pence (IN): Extends by 2 years the sunset date for Sec. 1651
of the FY2019 NDAA (Public Law 115–232; 32 U.S.C. 501 note)
Pilot Program on Regional Cybersecurity Training Center for the
Army National Guard. (10 minutes)
292. Perlmutter (CO), Crow (CO), Wilson, Joe (SC): Inserts a
Sense of Congress supporting the Office of the Ombudsman as an
important resource for claimants of the Energy Employees Occupa-
tional Illness Compensation Program and urges the Sectary of
Labor to maintain the longstanding policy of allocating funds for
the Office of the Ombudsman should there be a lapse in appropria-
tion. (10 minutes)
293. Perlmutter (CO), Posey (FL), Kildee (MI), Fitzpatrick (PA),
Dean (PA), Rouda (CA): Requires NIST and NIOSH to conduct a
study on the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting equipment and
the risk of exposure faced by firefighters. Creates a grant program
for additional research and improvements to firefighting equipment
to reduce exposure to PFAS. (10 minutes)
294. Perry (PA): Directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with relevant Federal departments and agencies, to prepare an as-
sessment on the People’s Liberation Army of the People’s Republic
of China 2035 modernization targets. (10 minutes)
295. Peters (CA), Levin, Mike (CA), Heck (WA), Stivers (OH),
Cisneros (CA), Brownley (CA), Panetta (CA): Expands eligibility for
HUD–VA Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher program to allow
veterans with other-than-honorable discharges to access supportive
housing vouchers (identical to H.R. 2398, the Veteran HOUSE Act).
(10 minutes)
296. Phillips (MN): Amends section 1210A(h) of the FY20 NOAA
(PL 116–92) to extend the deadline for DoD support for stabiliza-
tion activities from Dec 31, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021. (10 minutes)
297. Phillips (MN), Yoho (FL): Creates a statement of policy that
the State Department, in coordination with DoD and USAID,
should play a critical role in the prevention of atrocities and miti-
gation of fragility. The amendment mandates that the Secretary of
State must use the Atrocity Prevention Framework to inform its in-
tegrated country strategy and deliver a report to Congress on its
plan of action to address those risks in countries most at risk for
new onset of mass killing. (10 minutes)
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298. Phillips (MN), Mast (FL): Requires the DoD to produce a re-
port and briefing on officer training in irregular warfare. The re-
port will include: The level of instruction received, the number of
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hours of instruction at each level, and the basic subject areas the
curriculum covers. (10 minutes)
299. Phillips (MN): Requires the Secretary of Defense to report
on the efficacy of using point of collection testing devices to mod-
ernize the drug demand reduction program random urinalysis test-
ing. (10 minutes)
300. Phillips (MN): Requires the Secretary of Defense, in con-
sultation with the Secretary of the VA, to conduct a report on the
effectiveness of the presence of CVSOs at demobilization centers.
(10 minutes)
301. Phillips (MN), Cloud (TX): Requires GAO to deliver a report
on the analysis of the Department of Defense processes for re-
sponding to congressional reporting requirements in the annual
NDAAs and accompanying committee reports. (10 minutes)
302. Phillips (MN), Roe (TN): Extends casualty assistant officer
privileges to families in the case a surviving spouse dies with de-
pendent children if such services are requested by the dependent
child or their guardian. This amendment honors the memory of
Cheryl Lankford. (10 minutes)
303. Phillips (MN), Raskin (MD), Castro (TX), Garamendi (CA),
Wexton (VA), Connolly (VA), Deutch (FL), Panetta (CA): Requires
the Director of the Peace Corps to conduct a report to Congress on
its plans to resume operations after the coronavirus pandemic. (10
minutes)
304. Pingree (ME): Requires a report on sexual abuse and har-
assment of recruits during pre-entry medical exams. (10 minutes)
305. Plaskett (VI): Provides for continuation of current waiver
authority for HBCUs in areas impacted by Hurricane Maria to use
pre-disaster FY ’17 enrollment data for purposes of post-disaster
Title III HBCU funding (through FY ’22). (10 minutes)
306. Plaskett (VI): Provides assistance to small businesses lo-
cated in U.S. territories in securing opportunities in the federal
marketplace, as recommended by the Congressional Task Force on
Economic Growth in Puerto Rico. (10 minutes)
307. Porter (CA): Requires that Inspector General vacancies be
filled by qualified individuals currently serving in the office of an
Inspector General. (10 minutes)
308. Porter (CA), Torres, Norma (CA): Increases funding for
Army University Research Initiatives by $5,000,000. (10 minutes)
309. Porter (CA): Allows servicemembers to have a private right
of action in the event that credit reporting bureaus engage in mis-
conduct related to free credit monitoring. (10 minutes)
310. Porter (CA), Speier (CA), Castro (TX), Phillips (MN): In-
creases transparency of annual Department of Defense legislative
requests for the National Defense Authorization Act. (10 minutes)
311. Porter (CA): Directs the GAO to conduct a study on preda-
tory social media targeting service members, military families, and
veterans. (10 minutes)
312. Posey (FL): Requires the Secretary of the Air Force provide
a briefing on the potential use of a modular civil supersonic aircraft
with a military-engineered front section to host multiple mission
payloads. (10 minutes)
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313. Reschenthaler (PA), Doyle (PA), Thompson, Glenn (PA),
Lamb (PA), Kelly, Mike (PA): Expresses a Sense of Congress that
the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the
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Army has the potential to accelerate the ability to deploy additive
manufacturing capabilities in expeditionary settings and strength-
en the United States defense industrial supply chain. (10 minutes)
314. Reschenthaler (PA), Thompson, Glenn (PA), Fitzpatrick
(PA), Lamb (PA), Kelly, Mike (PA), Keller (PA): States that the
Secretary of the Army shall develop a comprehensive, long-term
strategy, which shall include a risk assessment, gap analysis, pro-
posed courses of action, investment options, and a sustainment
plan, for the development, production, procurement and moderniza-
tion of cannon and large caliber weapons tubes that mitigates iden-
tified risks and gaps to the Army and the defense industrial base.
(10 minutes)
315. Reschenthaler (PA), Trone (MD): Authorizes the President
to transfer two excess OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided mis-
sile frigates to the Government of Egypt, upon certifying that cer-
tain conditions are met. (10 minutes)
316. Reschenthaler (PA), Fitzpatrick (PA), Thompson, Glenn
(PA), Doyle (PA), Wild (PA), Lamb (PA), Houlahan (PA), Kelly,
Mike (PA): Designates an official serving within the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to work
with the academic and research communities to protect academic
research funded by the Department of Defense from undue foreign
influences and threats. (10 minutes)
317. Rice, Kathleen (NY): Increases transparency of contracts
issued in support of the border wall by broadening the require-
ments for the type of contract actions that DOD must report pub-
licly, and by requiring any modifications over $7 million to be made
public. (10 minutes)
318. Rice, Kathleen (NY), Gallagher (WI), Langevin (RI): Imple-
ments a recommendation from the Cyberspace Solarium Commis-
sion by authorizing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency to provide shared cybersecurity services to agencies, upon
request, to assist in meeting Federal Information Security Mod-
ernization Act requirements and other agency functions. (10 min-
utes)
319. Richmond (LA), Langevin (RI), Gallagher (WI), Katko (NY):
Implements a recommendation from the Cyberspace Solarium Com-
mission that there be established at the Department of Homeland
Security a Joint Planning Office to coordinate cybersecurity plan-
ning and readiness across the Federal government, State and local
government, and critical infrastructure owners and operators. (10
minutes)
320. Richmond (LA), Katko (NY), Langevin (RI), Gallagher (WI):
Implements a recommendation from the Cyberspace Solarium Com-
mission that establishes a fixed 5-year term for the Director of the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and establishes
minimum qualifications for the CISA Director. (10 minutes)
321. Riggleman 0/A), Gottheimer (NJ): Requires the Secretary of
the Treasury to submit to Congress 1) a copy of licenses author-
izing financial institutions to provide services benefitting a state
sponsor of terrorism, and 2) a report on foreign financial institu-
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tions conducting significant transactions for persons sanctioned for
international terrorism and human rights violations. These provi-
sions passed the House by voice vote as H.R. 1037. (10 minutes)
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322. Rose, Max (NY): Amends Title 37 to direct the Secretary of
Defense to allow no more than one military housing area in a mu-
nicipality with a population of over 500,000. (10 minutes)
323. Rose, Max (NY): Amends Section 452(c) of Title 37 USC to
include fares and tolls as reimbursable expenses for service-related
travel. (10 minutes)
324. Rouda (CA), Green, Mark (TN), Cisneros (CA), Foxx (NC):
Directs GAO to study lapses in TRICARE coverage for National
Guard or Reserve personnel as a result of duty status changes. (10
minutes)
325. Ruiz (CA), Bilirakis (FL), Welch (VT), Cárdenas (CA),
Wenstrup (OH), King, Peter (NY): Requires DOD to provide a re-
port to Congress on the status and culmination timeline of all stud-
ies being conducted or funded by DOD to assess the health effects
of burn pits, including potential challenges and recommendations
to Congress to help DOD culminate the studies. (10 minutes)
326. Ruiz (CA), Bilirakis (FL), Welch (VT), Cárdenas (CA),
Wenstrup (OH), King, Peter (NY): Requires DOD to implement
mandatory training for all medical providers working under DOD
on the potential health effects of burn pits. (10 minutes)
327. Ruiz (CA), Hudson (NC), Welch (VT), Cárdenas (CA),
Wenstrup (OH), King, Peter (NY): Requires DOD to include a sepa-
rate, stand-alone question about burn pit exposure in the Post De-
ployment Health Assessments (DD Form 2796) to increase report-
ing of Burn Pit Exposure. (10 minutes)
328. Ruiz (CA), Hudson (NC), Welch (VT), Cárdenas (CA),
Wenstrup (OH), King, Peter (NY): Require DOD and VA to expand
Burn Pits Registry to include Egypt and Syria. (10 minutes)
329. Ruppersberger (MD), Katko (NY), Gallagher (WI), Langevin
(RI): Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a re-
view of the ability of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to fulfill its cur-
rent mission requirements, and for other purposes. (10 minutes)
330. Sablan (MP), Radewagen (AS): Ensures the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands is eligible for the SBA’s Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) and Federal and State Tech-
nology (FAST) programs. (10 minutes)
331. San Nicolas (GU): Extends H–2B exemptions contained in
Section 1045 of P.L. 115–232 for skilled construction labor related
to military realignment projects to civilian projects throughout
Guam. (10 minutes)
332. Schakowsky (IL): Requires the DOD Inspector General to (1)
analyze all contracts and task orders that provide private security
firms access to U.S. theaters of military operations and (2) compile
a report that will inform Congress about the size of the contracting
force; the total value of the contracts; the number of persons oper-
ating on the contracts that have been wounded or killed; and the
disciplinary actions that have been taken against individual con-
tractors. Such a report will allow Congress to assess the value, util-
ity, scope, and benefits or disadvantages of such substantial con-
tracting activity. (10 minutes)
333. Schakowsky (IL): Requires (1) defense contractors to submit
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detailed annual reports to DOD regarding former senior DOD offi-
cials who are subsequently employed by contractors, (2) certify that
those employees are in compliance with post-government ethics
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rules, and (3) make these reports and certifications public. (10 min-
utes)
334. Schiff (CA), Armstrong (ND), Courtney (CT), Hice (GA): Re-
quires the Secretary of Defense to order the names of the 74 sailors
who died in the USS Frank E. Evans disaster in 1969 be added to
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. (10 minutes)
335. Schneider (IL), Spano (FL): Codifies into law the existing,
successful Boots to Business program that provides entrepreneurial
training for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life (identical
language to H.R. 3537). (10 minutes)
336. Schneider (IL), Nadler (NY), Bass (CA), Kelly, Robin (IL),
Correa (CA), Gonzalez, Vicente (TX), Lee, Barbara (CA), Rush (IL),
Davis, Danny K. (IL), Lawrence (Ml), Escobar (TX), Lieu (CA):
Amends Sec. 536 to include the number of individuals discharged
due to prohibited activities under DOD Instruction 1325.06 and a
description of the circumstances that led to such discharges. (10
minutes)
337. Schrader (OR): Requires DOD to inform service members
who receive a Basic Allowance for Housing about their rights under
Federal law. (10 minutes)
338. Schrader (OR): Requires to DOD to report to relevant Con-
gressional committees on efforts to implement recommendations
from the 2015 Defense Business Board cost savings study and pro-
vide alternative solutions for unachievable items from those rec-
ommendations. (10 minutes)
339. Schrier (YI A): Requires an assessment of the Firefighter
Property Program (FFP) and the Federal Excess Personal Property
Program (FEPP) implementation, training, best practices, and
equipment distribution. Requires a report to Congress on findings
and any recommendations to more efficiently increase firefighting
and emergency service capabilities while taking into account geo-
graphical wildfire risk. (10 minutes)
340. Schrier (YI A): Requires an evaluation of career opportuni-
ties in education, software, small business, and teleworking under
the Military Spousal Employment Partnership (MSEP). Requests
MSEP partner with the Department of Labor to expand career op-
portunities in these fields with an evaluation to follow one year
after implementation. (10 minutes)
341. Schweikert (AZ), Vela (TX): Requires the Secretary of De-
fense to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on in-
creasing telehealth and telemedicine services across all military de-
partments. (10 minutes)
342. Schweikert (AZ): Requires a study on seawater mining for
critical minerals for defense industrial base applications. (10 min-
utes)
343. Schweikert (AZ), Houlahan (PA): Requires the Secretary of
Defense to submit a report to Congress regarding recommendations
on cyber hygiene practices. Additionally, requires DOD to assess
each DOD component’s cyber hygiene and requires a GAO assess-
ment of that report. (10 minutes)
344. Shalala (FL), Gonzalez, Anthony (OH): Establishes limita-
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tions of funds to Confucius Institutes unless the institution ensures
that any agreement includes provisions to protect academic free-
dom at the institution and prohibits the application of any foreign
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law on any campus of the institution, and for other purposes. (10
minutes)
345. Shalala (FL), Bacon (NE): Requires the establishment of
procedures by which surviving remarried spouses with dependent
children receive ongoing access to on-base facilities, MWRs, ex-
changes, and commissary privileges. (10 minutes)
346. Sherman (CA): Prevents funds from being spent on the pro-
duction of a Nonproliferation Assessment Statement with a country
that has not signed an Additional Protocol agreement with the
International Atomic Energy Agency. (10 minutes)
347. Sherman (CA), Gonzalez, Anthony (OH): Requires certain
issuers of securities to establish that they are not owned or con-
trolled by a foreign government. Specifically, an issuer must make
this certification if the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board is unable to audit specified reports because the issuer has
retained a foreign public accounting firm not subject to inspection
by the board. Furthermore, if the board is unable to inspect the
issuer’s public accounting firm for three consecutive years, the
issuer’s securities are banned from trade on a national exchange or
through other methods. (10 minutes)
348. Sherrill (NJ): Establishes a traineeship program adminis-
tered by the Department of Defense, aimed at growing domestic
science and technology talent in areas of importance to national se-
curity. (10 minutes)
349. Sires (NJ), Rooney (FL): Requests a report detailing ongoing
support and a strategy for future cooperation between the United
States government and Mexican security forces, in light of changes
to the Mexican security apparatus during President Lopez
Obrador’s tenure. (10 minutes)
350. Slotkin (Ml), Cisneros (CA), Rose, Max (NY): Expresses the
Sense of Congress that the President should take seriously all
threats to U.S. armed forces from state and non-state actors; study
intelligence assessments with rigor, particularly when concerning
threats to U.S. personnel; take all actions possible to ensure protec-
tion of U.S. personnel. Requires a report to Congress on the range
of threats the Russian Federation and its affiliates and proxies
pose to U.S. armed forces and personnel across all theaters; and
military and diplomatic actions being taken to ensure protection of
U.S. armed forces, diplomats, and operations. (10 minutes)
351. Slotkin (MI), Gallagher (WI), Langevin (RI): Requires the
Secretary of DHS, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to
administer a large-scale exercise to test the United States ability
to respond to a cyber attack against critical infrastructure. This ex-
ercise must be held at least every two years and include DoD,
DHS, FBI, and appropriate elements of the IC. (10 minutes)
352. Smith, Christopher (NJ): Directs the Secretary of Defense to
enhance training and research within the Naval Aviation Anti-Sub-
marine Warfare Division as it relates to threats presented by mini-
ature manned submersible vessels. (10 minutes)
353. Smith, Christopher (NJ), Peterson (MN): Requires the GAO
to conduct a study of the possible experimentation of ticks, insects,
or vector-borne agents by the DOD between 1950 and 1977 for use
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as a bioweapon. (10 minutes)
354. Soto (FL): Adds ‘‘advanced sensors manufacturing’’ to the
items considered within the updated approach to ensuring the con-
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tinued production of cutting-edge microelectrics for national secu-
rity needs. (10 minutes)
355. Soto (FL), Schweikert (AZ): Adds ‘‘distributed ledger tech-
nologies’’ to the definition of ‘‘emerging technologies’’ so that it be
included in the assessment of what must be done for the United
States to maintain their technological edge performed by the newly
formed Steering Committee on Emerging Technology and Security
Needs. (10 minutes)
356. Soto (FL), Schweikert (AZ): Enumerates the elements of an
uncompleted briefing from the FY20 NDAA conference report on
the potential use of distributed ledger technologies for defense pur-
poses by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engi-
neering and adds a reporting requirement. The report is to summa-
rize key findings of the briefing, analyze research activities of ad-
versarial countries, make recommendations for additional research
and development within the Department, and analyze the benefits
of consolidating research within a single hub or center of excellence
within the Department for distributed ledger technologies. (10 min-
utes)
357. Spanberger (VA), Neguse (CO), Langevin (RI), Crow (CO),
Phillips (MN): Adds components to the Department of Defense’s
Climate Change Roadmap Report pertaining to how climate change
may exacerbate existing threats and worsens emerging threats to
the national security of the United States including tensions re-
lated to drought, famine, infectious disease, geoengineering, energy
transitions, extreme weather, migration, and competition for scarce
resources. Adds to the report a Top 10 List of such threats. (10
minutes)
358. Spanberger (VA), Scott, Austin (GA): Requires the Sec. of
Defense to work with Sec. of Ag to review the potential to incor-
porate innovative wood product technologies in constructing or ren-
ovating facilities owned or managed by DOD. Within 180 days of
enactment, the Sec. must provide a report to relevant committees
on both the (1) potential for use of these materials and (2) any bar-
riers to their use. (10 minutes)
359. Speier (CA), Byrne (AL): Amends the Uniform Code of Mili-
tary Justice to modify the standard for factual sufficiency review
of cases before military appellate courts. (10 minutes)
360. Speier (CA), Brownley (CA), Cisneros (CA), Doggett (TX),
Escobar (TX), Garcia, Sylvia (TX), Gonzalez, Vicente (TX), Jackson
Lee (TX), Lawrence (MI), McNerney (CA), Moore (WI), Norton
(DC), Raskin (MD), Thompson, Mike (CA), Trahan (MA), Dingell
(MI), Grijalva (AZ), Bonamici (OR), Hayes (CT), Haaland (NM),
Correa (CA), Carson (IN), Phillips (MN), Heck (WA), Joyce, David
(OH), Kildee (MI), Scott, David (GA), Carter, John (TX), Wild (PA),
Wexton (VA), Panetta (CA), Castor (FL), Turner (OH), Bacon (NE):
Requires a Comptroller General study of procedures for inves-
tigating missing persons by the Armed Forces. (10 minutes)
361. Speier (CA), Brownley (CA), Cisneros (CA), Doggett (TX),
Escobar (TX), Garcia, Sylvia (TX), Gonzalez, Vicente (TX), Jackson
Lee (TX), Lawrence (MI), McNerney (CA), Moore (WI), Norton
(DC), Raskin (MD), Thompson, Mike (CA), Trahan (MA), Dingell
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(Ml), Titus (NV), Grijalva (AZ), Bonamici (OR), Hayes (CT),
Haaland (NM), Frankel (FL), Correa (CA), Carson (IN), Phillips
(MN), Heck (WA), Kildee (MI), Scott, David (GA), Wild (PA),
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Wexton (VA), Panetta (CA), Castor (FL), Harder (CA), Bacon (NE):
Establish confidential reporting option for sexual harassment com-
plaints made by military service members. (10 minutes)
362. Speier (CA), Keating (MA), Escobar (TX), Houlahan (PA),
Meng (NY), Frankel (FL): Directs the Secretary of State, in coordi-
nation with the Secretary of Defense, to submit a plan to double
the percentage of foreign female participants in the International
Military Education and Training program (IMET) within ten years,
and to submit a report every two years up until ten years on
progress made toward that goal. (10 minutes)
363. Stanton (AZ): Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to pro-
vide a briefing on the efforts to harden and modernize the nuclear
weapons storage and maintenance facilities of the Air Force. (10
minutes)
364. Stefanik (NY), Langevin (RI): Allows for admission of essen-
tial scientists and technical experts to promote and protect the na-
tional security innovation base. (10 minutes)
365. Steil (WI): Requires the Secretary of Defense in consultation
with the Secretary of State to submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees on the short- and long-term threats posed
by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq to Iraq and to United States per-
sons and interests. (10 minutes)
366. Suozzi (NY), Bergman (Ml): Includes Section 106, 109, and
llO of Senator Wicker’s S. 3930 which was left out of the Senate’s
NDAA. (10 minutes)
367. Takano (CA), Cisneros (CA): Establishes within the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs an office of cyber engagement to work
with veterans, federal agencies, and social media platforms to iden-
tify cyber risks, including identity theft, to veterans and their fami-
lies, as well as determine ways to address these risks, and provide
information to veterans. (10 minutes)
368. Takano (CA), Vargas (CA), Cisneros (CA), Costa (CA),
Brownley (CA), Cárdenas (CA), Calvert (CA), Aguilar (CA): Ensures
that no consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery
methods may occur within the Defense Media Activity until a pe-
riod of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the Sec-
retary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees
a report. No transition to alternative content delivery methods
must pose security vulnerabilities or increase monetary costs to
servicemembers. (10 minutes)
369. Taylor (TX), Himes (CT): Amends the Defense Production
Act of 1950 to require congressional certifications following assess-
ments by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United
States (CFIUS), consistent with procedures governing certifications
pursuant to CFIUS reviews and investigations. (10 minutes)
370. Tipton (CO): Directs the U.S. representative at the inter-
national financial institutions (World Bank, International Mone-
tary Fund, etc.) to support non-discrimination for Taiwan nationals
seeking employment at the institutions and requires the Secretary
of the Treasury to submit updates to Congress on progress in ad-
vancing this policy, and provides for flexibility through waiver au-
thorities. (10 minutes)
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371. Titus (NV), Bera (CA): Strengthens cooperative threat re-
duction programs and efforts to prevent, detect, counter, and re-
spond to threats of weapons of mass destruction terrorism. Re-
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quires a report on existing programs across federal agencies and
recommendations to eliminate crucial gaps and ensure that such
programs are complementary. (10 minutes)
372. Tlaib (MI): Requires the report in section 264 on F–35 phys-
iological episodes and mitigation to include any long-term effects,
including potential effects, of the episode on the crew member and
any additional care requirements that the crew member may need.
(10 minutes)
373. Tlaib (MI), Grijalva (AZ): Requires an action plan for ad-
dressing AFFF usage and spills no later than 30 days after submit-
ting notice of usage or spills and descriptions of actions taken to
arrest and clean up spills as well as coordination with local and
State authorities and environmental protection agencies. (10 min-
utes)
374. Torres Small, Xochitl (NM), Cook (CA), Lujan (NM), Craig
(MN), Cisneros (CA), Meng (NY), Phillips (MN), Cárdenas (CA),
Fitzpatrick (PA), Adams (NC), Garcia, Sylvia (TX), Price (NC),
Butterfield (NC): Provides compensation and credit for retired pay
purposes for maternity leave taken by members of the National
Guard and Reserve components. (10 minutes)
375. Torres Small, Xochitl (NM), Crenshaw (TX): Establishes ad-
ditional requirements, such as an annual report on the status of
DHS acquisitions and preparing cost estimates and schedules con-
sistent with best practices identified by the GAO, for DHS acquisi-
tions that are estimated to require total expenditures of at least
$300 million. (10 minutes)
376. Torres Small, Xochitl (NM), Crenshaw (TX), Gonzalez,
Vicente (TX): Requires the Secretary of DHS to submit to Congress
a plan for increasing to 100 percent the rate of scanning of com-
mercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic entering the
United States using large-scale non-intrusive inspection technology.
(10 minutes)
377. Torres, Norma (CA), Stevens (MI), Reschenthaler (PA): Cre-
ates a National Supply Chain Database run by the Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers to connect small and mid-
size manufacturers and prevent supply chain disruptions. (10 min-
utes)
378. Torres, Norma (CA): Encourages collaboration between the
Manufacturing USA Institutes and the Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (MEP) Centers to better serve small and mid-size
manufacturers. (10 minutes)
379. Torres, Norma (CA): Requires a certification from the Sec-
retary of Defense to Congress before transfers can take place of ve-
hicles to Guatemala. Includes a clawback provision for future
transfers. (10 minutes)
380. Trahan (MA), Cisneros (CA): Authorizes the Secretary of De-
fense to initiative a pilot program through the award of grants to
treat Members of the Armed Forces who suffer from Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI) using a comprehensive and multidisciplinary
approach. (10 minutes)
381. Turner (OH), Wilson, Joe (SC), Aguilar (CA), Lamborn (CO):
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Clarifies existing law authorizing a contracting officer to presume
that a prior commercial item determination shall serve as a deter-
mination for subsequent procurement of components or parts asso-
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ciated with the initial commercial product or maintenance and re-
pair services. (10 minutes)
382. Turner (OH): Adds to the section of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice that outlines the victim’s rights. One of the para-
graphs says the victim has ‘‘the right to reasonable, accurate, and
timely notice of any of the following’’ and it includes items such as
pretrial confinement hearing, the court martial, a parole hearing,
etc. This provision would add a ‘‘post-trial motion filing, or hearing’’
to that list. (10 minutes)
383. Vargas (CA), Waters (CA), Houlahan (PA), Trahan (MA),
Shalala (FL), Pocan (WI), Slotkin (MI), Kennedy (MA), Ryan (OH),
Crow (CO), Cárdenas (CA), Levin, Andy (MI), Davis, Susan (CA),
DeFazio (OR): Provides that the Defense Production Act be used to
meet the country’s most critical needs to combat COVID–19, in
specifying as scarce and critical materials certain supplies used to
fight and reduce the impact of the virus. Requires enhanced over-
sight of pricing levels for critical materials, determination of a tar-
get level for each state in terms of testing, a point person for im-
proved coordination between the private sector and the federal gov-
ernment, and requires a strategic plan for production of personal
protective equipment and other supplies needed to reduce the im-
pact of COVID–19 currently and moving forward. (10 minutes)
384. Veasey (TX), Wright (TX), Diaz-Balart (FL), Waltz (FL),
Gooden (TX), Allred (TX), Gonzalez, Vicente (TX), Spano (FL),
Maloney, Sean (NY): Prohibits federal airport improvement funds
from being used to purchase passenger boarding bridges from com-
panies that have violated intellectual property (IP) rights and
threaten the national security of the U.S. (10 minutes)
385. Veasey (TX): Extends from 12 months to 24 months the time
period to which an agency must refer when categorizing a manufac-
turer as a small business based on its average employment. (10
minutes)
386. Vela (TX), Crawford (AR): Gives the Secretaries of the mili-
tary departments the authority to allow senior enlisted personnel
to attend senior level and intermediate level officer professional
military education courses if specific requirements are met. (10
minutes)
387. Wagner (MO), Castro (TX): Requires the Secretary of State
to develop a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); states that it is
the policy of the United States to deepen cooperation with ASEAN
and ASEAN member states in order to promote peace, security,
and stability in the IndoPacific. (10 minutes)
388. Walorski (IN): Directs the Comptroller General of the
United States to submit a report to the House Armed Services
Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee on impedi-
ments to expanding agile program and project management within
the Department of Defense. (10 minutes)
389. Waters (CA): Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure
emerging technologies procured and used by the military are tested
for algorithmic bias and discriminatory outcomes. (10 minutes)
390. Welch (VT), Bilirakis (FL): Requires the history of res-
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piratory illnesses and information contained on the beneficiary
from the burn pits registry to be included in the TRICARE Bene-
ficiary COVID–19 Registry. (10 minutes)
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391. Welch (VT): Requires the DoD IG to submit a report on the
dollar amount of waste, fraud, and abuse found in Defense Produc-
tion Act spending during COVID–19 and recommendations on how
to combat this in future pandemics. (10 minutes)
392. Wenstrup (OH): Adds two components to the report required
by Sec. 712 of the NDAA regarding vulnerabilities to DoD’s drugs,
biological products, and critical medical supplies. The amendment
adds an identification of any existing barriers to manufacturing do-
mestically, including regulatory and raw materials barriers, and an
identification of potential partners of the U.S. with whom the U.S.
can work to realign our manufacturing capabilities for such prod-
ucts. (10 minutes)
393. Wenstrup (OH): Requires DOD, in consultation with other
relevant Federal agencies, to conduct a targeted study and classi-
fied report to Congress on DOD’s Joint Deployment Formulary
(JDF), which is a core list of pharmaceutical items that are re-
quired for theater-level care for the first 30 days of contingency op-
erations. This study seeks information on only the items listed on
the JDF down to the API component level, identification of barriers
that may limit DOD’s ability to procure the items, identification of
international military partners who can help manufacture them, an
assessment of how DOD currently coordinates with other Federal
agencies, and more. (10 minutes)
394. Wexton (VA): Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue
rules to require companies that sell certain manufactured goods in
the military commissary and exchange systems to certify that the
goods were not manufactured with forced labor. (10 minutes)
395. Wexton (VA), Clarke, Yvette (NY), Beyer (VA): Requires the
Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on foreign
influence campaigns targeting federal elections. (10 minutes)
396. Wexton (VA): Requires the Department of Defense and De-
partment of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on substance use
disorders among members of the Armed Services and Veterans dur-
ing the COVID–19 public health emergency. (10 minutes)
397. Wexton (VA): Directs Military-Civilian Task Force on Do-
mestic Violence to analyze and develop recommendations to im-
prove access to resources for survivors throughout the stages of
military service. (10 minutes)
398. Woodall (GA), Lowenthal (CA), Cisneros (CA): Increases
transparency and accountability in the Unified Facilities Criteria
Program for the procurement of heating, ventilation, and air condi-
tioning systems. (10 minutes)
399. Yoho (FL), Lieu (CA), Spanberger (VA): Requires a report on
efforts to decrease civilian casualties and related destruction by Af-
ghan Security Forces and hold Taliban forces accountable for civil-
ian harm. (10 minutes)
400. Yoho (FL): Recognizes the strategic ‘‘Third Neighbor’’ secu-
rity relationship between the United States and Mongolia. (10 min-
utes)
401. Yoho (FL): Establishes a pilot program for the Navy to ex-
periment with the use of Liquified Natural Gas for fueling their
ships. (10 minutes)
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402. Young (AK): Deems the vessel M/V LISERON to be pre-
scribe a tonnage measurement as a small passenger vessel, less
than 100 gross tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46,
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United States Code, for mariner licensing and credentialing pur-
poses. (10 minutes)
403. Young (AK), Larsen, Rick (WA), Cole (OK), Radewagen (AS):
Calls for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Secu-
rity Affairs to assign responsibility for the Arctic Region to the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere
or any other Deputy Assistant Secretary that the Secretary con-
siders appropriate. (10 minutes)
404. Young (AK): Establishes a National Shipper Advisory Com-
mittee to advise the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on poli-
cies related to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fair-
ness of the international ocean freight delivery system. (10 min-
utes)
405. Young (AK), Larsen, Rick (WA), Cole (OK), Radewagen (AS):
Requires that a plan be submitted to Congress on a plan to estab-
lish a DOD Regional Center for Security Studies for the Arctic and
that after the submission of the plan that DOD may establish the
center. (10 minutes)
406. Zeldin (NY), Malinowski (NJ): Requires the Department of
State to review vetting procedures for diplomatic visas provided for
international military educational training programs in annual
country strategy reports. Additionally, the amendment requires the
GAO to conduct a study on vetting procedures for international stu-
dents participating in military education and training programs on
United States military bases. (10 minutes)
407. Crow (CO): Makes a variety of clarifying edits about the ter-
rorist organizations referenced and adds the Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency as a covered official for the required report. (10
minutes)
TEXT OF AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 6395 MADE IN ORDER
1. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE MALONEY
OF NEW YORK OR HER DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
Add at the end the following:
DIVISION F—CORPORATE
TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
SEC. 6001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ‘‘Corporate Transparency Act
of 2019’’.
SEC. 6002. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Nearly 2,000,000 corporations and limited liability com-
panies are being formed under the laws of the States each
year.
(2) Very few States require information about the beneficial
owners of the corporations and limited liability companies
formed under their laws.
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(3) A person forming a corporation or limited liability com-
pany within the United States typically provides less informa-
tion at the time of incorporation than is needed to obtain a
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bank account or driver’s license and typically does not name a
single beneficial owner.
(4) Criminals have exploited State formation procedures to
conceal their identities when forming corporations or limited li-
ability companies in the United States, and have then used the
newly created entities to commit crimes affecting interstate
and international commerce such as terrorism, proliferation fi-
nancing, drug and human trafficking, money laundering, tax
evasion, counterfeiting, piracy, securities fraud, financial fraud,
and acts of foreign corruption.
(5) Law enforcement efforts to investigate corporations and
limited liability companies suspected of committing crimes
have been impeded by the lack of available beneficial owner-
ship information, as documented in reports and testimony by
officials from the Department of Justice, the Department of
Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, and the
Government Accountability Office, and others.
(6) In July 2006, the leading international antimoney laun-
dering standard-setting body, the Financial Action Task Force
on Money Laundering (in this section referred to as the
‘‘FATF’’), of which the United States is a member, issued a re-
port that criticizes the United States for failing to comply with
a FATF standard on the need to collect beneficial ownership
information and urged the United States to correct this defi-
ciency by July 2008. In December 2016, FATF issued another
evaluation of the United States, which found that little
progress has been made over the last ten years to address this
problem. It identified the ‘‘lack of timely access to adequate, ac-
curate and current beneficial ownership information’’ as a fun-
damental gap in United States efforts to combat money laun-
dering and terrorist finance.
(7) In response to the 2006 FATF report, the United States
has urged the States to obtain beneficial ownership informa-
tion for the corporations and limited liability companies formed
under the laws of such States.
(8) In contrast to practices in the United States, all 28 coun-
tries in the European Union are required to have corporate
registries that include beneficial ownership information.
(9) To reduce the vulnerability of the United States to
wrongdoing by United States corporations and limited liability
companies with hidden owners, to protect interstate and inter-
national commerce from criminals misusing United States cor-
porations and limited liability companies, to strengthen law
enforcement investigations of suspect corporations and limited
liability companies, to set a clear, universal standard for State
incorporation practices, and to bring the United States into
compliance with international anti-money laundering stand-
ards, Federal legislation is needed to require the collection of
beneficial ownership information for the corporations and lim-
ited liability companies formed under the laws of such States.
SEC. 6003. TRANSPARENT INCORPORATION PRACTICES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—
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(1) AMENDMENT TO THE BANK SECRECY ACT.—Chapter 53 of
title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 5332 the following new section:
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‘‘§ 5333 Transparent incorporation practices
‘‘(a) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—
‘‘(1) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each applicant to form a corporation
or limited liability company under the laws of a State or
Indian Tribe shall file a report with FinCEN containing a
list of the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited
liability company that—
‘‘(i) except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), and
subject to paragraph (2), identifies each beneficial
owner by—
‘‘(I) full legal name;
‘‘(II) date of birth;
‘‘(III) current residential or business street ad-
dress; and
‘‘(IV) a unique identifying number from a non-
expired passport issued by the United States, a
non-expired personal identification card, or a non-
expired driver’s license issued by a State; and
‘‘(ii) if the applicant is not a beneficial owner, also
provides the identification information described in
clause (i) relating to such applicant.
‘‘(B) UPDATED INFORMATION.—Each corporation or lim-
ited liability company formed under the laws of a State or
Indian Tribe shall—
‘‘(i) submit to FinCEN an annual filing containing a
list of—
‘‘(I) the current beneficial owners of the corpora-
tion or limited liability company and the informa-
tion described in subparagraph (A) for each such
beneficial owner; and
‘‘(II) any changes in the beneficial owners of the
corporation or limited liability company during
the previous year; and
‘‘(ii) pursuant to any rule issued by the Secretary of
the Treasury under subparagraph (C), update the list
of the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited
liability company within the time period prescribed by
such rule.
‘‘(C) RULEMAKING ON UPDATING INFORMATION.—Not later
than 9 months after the completion of the study required
under section 4(a)(1) of the Corporate Transparency Act of
2019, the Secretary of the Treasury shall consider the find-
ings of such study and, if the Secretary determines it to be
necessary or appropriate, issue a rule requiring corpora-
tions and limited liability companies to update the list of
the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability
company within a specified amount of time after the date
of any change in the list of beneficial owners or the infor-
mation required to be provided relating to each beneficial
owner.
‘‘(D) STATE NOTIFICATION.—Each State in which a cor-
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poration or limited liability company is being formed shall
notify each applicant of the requirements listed in sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B).
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‘‘(2) CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS.—If an applicant to form a
corporation or limited liability company or a beneficial owner,
or similar agent of a corporation or limited liability company
who is required to provide identification information under this
subsection, does not have a nonexpired passport issued by the
United States, a nonexpired personal identification card, or a
non-expired driver’s license issued by a State, each such person
shall provide to FinCEN the full legal name, current residen-
tial or business street address, a unique identifying number
from a non-expired passport issued by a foreign government,
and a legible and credible copy of the pages of a non-expired
passport issued by the government of a foreign country bearing
a photograph, date of birth, and unique identifying information
for each beneficial owner, and each application described in
paragraph (1)(A) and each update described in paragraph
(1)(B) shall include a written certification by a person residing
in the State or Indian country under the jurisdiction of the In-
dian Tribe forming the entity that the applicant, corporation,
or limited liability company—
‘‘(A) has obtained for each such beneficial owner, a cur-
rent residential or business street address and a legible
and credible copy of the pages of a non-expired passport
issued by the government of a foreign country bearing a
photograph, date of birth, and unique identifying informa-
tion for the person;
‘‘(B) has verified the full legal name, address, and iden-
tity of each such person;
‘‘(C) will provide the information described in subpara-
graph (A) and the proof of verification described in sub-
paragraph (B) upon request of FinCEN; and
‘‘(D) will retain the information and proof of verification
under this paragraph until the end of the 5-year period be-
ginning on the date that the corporation or limited liability
company terminates under the laws of the State or Indian
Tribe.
‘‘(3) EXEMPT ENTITIES.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to an applicant to form
a corporation or limited liability company under the laws
of a State or Indian Tribe, if such entity is described in
subparagraph (C) or (D) of subsection (d)(4) and will be ex-
empt from the beneficial ownership disclosure require-
ments under this subsection, such applicant, or a prospec-
tive officer, director, or similar agent of the applicant, shall
file a written certification with FinCEN—
‘‘(i) identifying the specific provision of subsection
(d)(4) under which the entity proposed to be formed
would be exempt from the beneficial ownership disclo-
sure requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2);
‘‘(ii) stating that the entity proposed to be formed
meets the requirements for an entity described under
such provision of subsection (d)(4); and
‘‘(iii) providing identification information for the ap-
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plicant or prospective officer, director, or similar agent
making the certification in the same manner as pro-
vided under paragraph (1) or (2).
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‘‘(B) EXISTING CORPORATIONS OR LIMITED LIABILITY COM-
PANIES.—On and after the date that is 2 years after the
final regulations are issued to carry out this section, a cor-
poration or limited liability company formed under the
laws of the State or Indian Tribe before such date shall be
subject to the requirements of this subsection unless an of-
ficer, director, or similar agent of the entity submits to
FinCEN a written certification—
‘‘(i) identifying the specific provision of subsection
(d)(4) under which the entity is exempt from the re-
quirements under paragraphs (1) and (2);
‘‘(ii) stating that the entity meets the requirements
for an entity described under such provision of sub-
section (d)(4); and
‘‘(iii) providing identification information for the offi-
cer, director, or similar agent making the certification
in the same manner as provided under paragraph (1)
or (2).
‘‘(C) EXEMPT ENTITIES HAVING OWNERSHIP INTEREST.—If
an entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of sub-
section (d)(4) has or will have an ownership interest in a
corporation or limited liability company formed or to be
formed under the laws of a State or Indian Tribe, the ap-
plicant, corporation, or limited liability company in which
the entity has or will have the ownership interest shall
provide the information required under this subsection re-
lating to the entity, except that the entity shall not be re-
quired to provide information regarding any natural per-
son who has an ownership interest in, exercises substan-
tial control over, or receives substantial economic benefits
from the entity.
‘‘(4) FINCEN ID NUMBERS.—
‘‘(A) ISSUANCE OF FINCEN ID NUMBER.—
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—FinCEN shall issue a FinCEN ID
number to any individual who requests such a number
and provides FinCEN with the information described
under subclauses (I) through (IV) of paragraph
(1)(A)(i).
‘‘(ii) UPDATING OF INFORMATION.—An individual with
a FinCEN ID number shall submit an annual filing
with FinCEN updating any information described
under subclauses (I) through (IV) of paragraph
(1)(A)(i).
‘‘(B) USE OF FINCEN ID NUMBER IN REPORTING REQUIRE-
MENTS.—Any person required to report the information de-
scribed under paragraph (1)(A)(i) with respect to an indi-
vidual may instead report the FinCEN ID number of the
individual.
‘‘(C) TREATMENT OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED FOR FINCEN
ID NUMBER.—For purposes of this section, any information
submitted under subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be
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beneficial ownership information.
‘‘(5) RETENTION AND DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
INFORMATION BY FINCEN.—
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‘‘(A) RETENTION OF INFORMATION.—Beneficial ownership
information relating to each corporation or limited liability
company formed under the laws of the State or Indian
Tribe shall be maintained by FinCEN until the end of the
5-year period (or such other period of time as the Secretary
of the Treasury may, by rule, determine) beginning on the
date that the corporation or limited liability company ter-
minates.
‘‘(B) DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.—Beneficial ownership
information reported to FinCEN pursuant to this section
shall be provided by FinCEN only upon receipt of—
‘‘(i) subject to subparagraph (C), a request, through
appropriate protocols, by a local, Tribal, State, or Fed-
eral law enforcement agency;
‘‘(ii) a request made by a Federal agency on behalf
of a law enforcement agency of another country under
an international treaty, agreement, or convention, or
an order under section 3512 of title 18 or section 1782
of title 28; or
‘‘(iii) a request made by a financial institution, with
customer consent, as part of the institution’s compli-
ance with due diligence requirements imposed under
the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, or other
applicable Federal, State, or Tribal law.
‘‘(C) APPROPRIATE PROTOCOLS.—
‘‘(i) PRIVACY.—The protocols described in subpara-
graph (B)(i) shall—
‘‘(I) protect the privacy of any beneficial owner-
ship information provided by FinCEN to a local,
Tribal, State, or Federal law enforcement agency;
‘‘(II) ensure that a local, Tribal, State, or Fed-
eral law enforcement agency requesting beneficial
ownership information has an existing investiga-
tory basis for requesting such information;
‘‘(III) ensure that access to beneficial ownership
information is limited to authorized users at a
local, Tribal, State, or Federal law enforcement
agency who have undergone appropriate training,
and refresher training no less than every two
years, and that the identity of such authorized
users is verified through appropriate mechanisms,
such as two-factor authentication;
‘‘(IV) include an audit trail of requests for bene-
ficial ownership information by a local, Tribal,
State, or Federal law enforcement agency, includ-
ing, as necessary, information concerning queries
made by authorized users at a local, Tribal, State,
or Federal law enforcement agency;
‘‘(V) require that every local, Tribal, State, or
Federal law enforcement agency that receives ben-
eficial ownership information from FinCEN con-
ducts an annual audit to verify that the beneficial
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been accessed and used appropriately, and con-
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‘‘(VI) require FinCEN to conduct an annual
audit of every local, Tribal, State, or Federal law
enforcement agency that has received beneficial
ownership information to ensure that such agency
has requested beneficial ownership information,
and has used any beneficial ownership informa-
tion received from FinCEN, appropriately, and
consistent with this paragraph.
‘‘(ii) LIMITATION ON USE.—Beneficial ownership in-
formation provided to a local, Tribal, State, or Federal
law enforcement agency under this paragraph may
only be used for law enforcement, national security, or
intelligence purposes.
‘‘(D) ACCESS PROCEDURES.—FinCEN shall establish
stringent procedures for the protection and proper use of
beneficial ownership information disclosed pursuant to
subparagraph (B), including procedures to ensure such in-
formation is not being inappropriately accessed or misused
by law enforcement agencies.
‘‘(E) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—FinCEN shall issue an an-
nual report to Congress stating—
‘‘(i) the number of times law enforcement agencies
and financial institutions have accessed beneficial
ownership information pursuant to subparagraph (B);
‘‘(ii) the number of times beneficial ownership infor-
mation reported to FinCEN pursuant to this section
was inappropriately accessed, and by whom; and
‘‘(iii) the number of times beneficial ownership infor-
mation was disclosed under subparagraph (B) pursu-
ant to a subpoena.
‘‘(F) DISCLOSURE OF NON-PII DATA.—Notwithstanding
subparagraph (B), FinCEN may issue guidance and other-
wise make materials available to financial institutions and
the public using beneficial ownership information reported
pursuant to this section if such information is aggregated
in a manner that removes all personally identifiable infor-
mation. For purposes of this subparagraph, ‘personally
identifiable information’ includes information that would
allow for the identification of a particular corporation or
limited liability company.
‘‘(b) NO BEARER SHARE CORPORATIONS OR LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANIES.—A corporation or limited liability company formed
under the laws of a State or Indian Tribe may not issue a certifi-
cate in bearer form evidencing either a whole or fractional interest
in the corporation or limited liability company.
‘‘(c) PENALTIES.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for any person to af-
fect interstate or foreign commerce by—
‘‘(A) knowingly providing, or attempting to provide, false
or fraudulent beneficial ownership information, including a
false or fraudulent identifying photograph, to FinCEN in
accordance with this section;
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‘‘(B) willfully failing to provide complete or updated ben-
eficial ownership information to FinCEN in accordance
with this section; or
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‘‘(C) knowingly disclosing the existence of a subpoena or
other request for beneficial ownership information reported
pursuant to this section, except—
‘‘(i) to the extent necessary to fulfill the authorized
request; or
‘‘(ii) as authorized by the entity that issued the sub-
poena, or other request.
‘‘(2) CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.—Any person who vio-
lates paragraph (1)—
‘‘(A) shall be liable to the United States for a civil pen-
alty of not more than $10,000; and
‘‘(B) may be fined under title 18, United States Code, im-
prisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.
‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—Any person who negligently violates para-
graph (1) shall not be subject to civil or criminal penalties
under paragraph (2).
‘‘(4) WAIVER.—The Secretary of the Treasury may waive the
penalty for violating paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines
that the violation was due to reasonable cause and was not due
to willful neglect.
‘‘(5) CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THE MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED
DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.—The
criminal penalties provided for under section 5322 shall apply
to a violation of this section to the same extent as such crimi-
nal penalties apply to a violation described in section 5322, if
the violation of this section consists of the misuse or unauthor-
ized disclosure of beneficial ownership information.
‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section:
‘‘(1) APPLICANT.—The term ‘applicant’ means any natural
person who files an application to form a corporation or limited
liability company under the laws of a State or Indian Tribe.
‘‘(2) BANK SECRECY ACT.—The term ‘Bank Secrecy Act’
means—
‘‘(A) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;
‘‘(B) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91–508; and
‘‘(C) this subchapter.
‘‘(3) BENEFICIAL OWNER.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the term ‘beneficial owner’ means a natural person
who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrange-
ment, understanding, relationship, or otherwise—
‘‘(i) exercises substantial control over a corporation
or limited liability company;
‘‘(ii) owns 25 percent or more of the equity interests
of a corporation or limited liability company; or
‘‘(iii) receives substantial economic benefits from the
assets of a corporation or limited liability company.
‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—The term ‘beneficial owner’ shall not
include—
‘‘(i) a minor child, as defined in the State or Indian
Tribe in which the entity is formed;
‘‘(ii) a person acting as a nominee, intermediary,
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custodian, or agent on behalf of another person;
‘‘(iii) a person acting solely as an employee of a cor-
poration or limited liability company and whose con-
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trol over or economic benefits from the corporation or
limited liability company derives solely from the em-
ployment status of the person;
‘‘(iv) a person whose only interest in a corporation or
limited liability company is through a right of inherit-
ance; or
‘‘(v) a creditor of a corporation or limited liability
company, unless the creditor also meets the require-
ments of subparagraph (A).
‘‘(C) SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS DEFINED.—
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subparagraph
(A)(ii), a natural person receives substantial economic
benefits from the assets of a corporation or limited li-
ability company if the person has an entitlement to
more than a specified percentage of the funds or assets
of the corporation or limited liability company, which
the Secretary of the Treasury shall, by rule, establish.
‘‘(ii) RULEMAKING CRITERIA.—In establishing the per-
centage under clause (i), the Secretary of the Treasury
shall seek to—
‘‘(I) provide clarity to corporations and limited
liability companies with respect to the identifica-
tion and disclosure of a natural person who re-
ceives substantial economic benefits from the as-
sets of a corporation or limited liability company;
and
‘‘(II) identify those natural persons who, as a re-
sult of the substantial economic benefits they re-
ceive from the assets of a corporation or limited li-
ability company, exercise a dominant influence
over such corporation or limited liability company.
‘‘(4) CORPORATION; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.—The terms
‘corporation’ and ‘limited liability company’—
‘‘(A) have the meanings given such terms under the laws
of the applicable State or Indian Tribe;
‘‘(B) include any non-United States entity eligible for
registration or registered to do business as a corporation
or limited liability company under the laws of the applica-
ble State or Indian Tribe;
‘‘(C) do not include any entity that is—
‘‘(i) a business concern that is an issuer of a class of
securities registered under section 12 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781) or that is re-
quired to file reports under section 15(d) of that Act
(15 U.S.C. 78o(d));
‘‘(ii) a business concern constituted, sponsored, or
chartered by a State or Indian Tribe, a political sub-
division of a State or Indian Tribe, under an interstate
compact between two or more States, by a department
or agency of the United States, or under the laws of
the United States;
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‘‘(iii) a bank, as defined under—
‘‘(I) section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or
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‘‘(II) section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-2(a));
‘‘(iv) a credit union (as defined in section 101 of the
Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752));
‘‘(v) a bank holding company (as defined in section
2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C.
1841)) or a savings and loan holding company (as de-
fined in section 10(a) of the Home Owners’ Loan Act
(12 U.S.C. 1467a(a));
‘‘(vi) a broker or dealer (as defined in section 3 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c)) that
is registered under section 15 of the Securities Ex-
change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o);
‘‘(vii) an exchange or clearing agency (as defined in
section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15
U.S.C. 78c)) that is registered under section 6 or 17A
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f
and 78q–1);
‘‘(viii) an investment company (as defined in section
3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C.
80a–3)) or an investment adviser (as defined in section
202(11) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15
U.S.C. 80b–2(11))), if the company or adviser is reg-
istered with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
has filed an application for registration which has not
been denied, under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.) or the Investment Ad-
viser Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–1 et seq.), or is an in-
vestment adviser described under section 203(l) of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–3(l));
‘‘(ix) an insurance company (as defined in section 2
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C.
80a–2));
‘‘(x) a registered entity (as defined in section 1a of
the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1a)), or a fu-
tures commission merchant, introducing broker, com-
modity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor (as
defined in section 1a of the Commodity Exchange Act
(7 U.S.C. 1a)) that is registered with the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission;
‘‘(xi) a public accounting firm registered in accord-
ance with section 102 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15
U.S.C. 7212) or an entity controlling, controlled by, or
under common control of such a firm;
‘‘(xii) a public utility that provides telecommuni-
cations service, electrical power, natural gas, or water
and sewer services, within the United States;
‘‘(xiii) a church, charity, nonprofit entity, or other or-
ganization that is described in section 501(c), 527, or
4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that
has not been denied tax exempt status, and that has
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filed the most recently due annual information return
with the Internal Revenue Service, if required to file
such a return;
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‘‘(xiv) a financial market utility designated by the
Financial Stability Oversight Council under section
804 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con-
sumer Protection Act;
‘‘(xv) an insurance producer (as defined in section
334 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act);
‘‘(xvi) any pooled investment vehicle that is operated
or advised by a person described in clause (iii), (iv),
(v), (vi), (viii), (ix), or (xi);
‘‘(xvii) any business concern that—
‘‘(I) employs more than 20 employees on a full-
time basis in the United States;
‘‘(II) files income tax returns in the United
States demonstrating more than $5,000,000 in
gross receipts or sales; and
‘‘(III) has an operating presence at a physical of-
fice within the United States; or
‘‘(xviii) any corporation or limited liability company
formed and owned by an entity described in this
clause or in clause (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii),
(ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), (xv), or (xvi); and
‘‘(D) do not include any individual business concern or
class of business concerns which the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Attorney General of the United States
have jointly determined, by rule of otherwise, to be exempt
from the requirements of subsection (a), if the Secretary
and the Attorney General jointly determine that requiring
beneficial ownership information from the business con-
cern would not serve the public interest and would not as-
sist law enforcement efforts to detect, prevent, or prosecute
terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, or other mis-
conduct.
‘‘(5) FINCEN.—The term ‘FinCEN’ means the Financial
Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treas-
ury.
‘‘(6) INDIAN COUNTRY.—The term ‘Indian country’ has the
meaning given that term in section 1151 of title 18.
‘‘(7) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian Tribe’ has the meaning
given that term under section 102 of the Federally Recognized
Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.
‘‘(8) PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.—The term ‘personal
identification card’ means an identification document issued by
a State, Indian Tribe, or local government to an individual
solely for the purpose of identification of that individual.
‘‘(9) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means any State, common-
wealth, territory, or possession of the United States, the Dis-
trict of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Com-
monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa,
Guam, or the United States Virgin Islands.’’.
(2) RULEMAKING.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of
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enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
issue regulations to carry out this division and the amend-
ments made by this division, including, to the extent nec-
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essary, to clarify the definitions in section 5333(d) of title
31, United States Code.
(B) REVISION OF FINAL RULE.—Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the Treasury shall revise the final rule titled ‘‘Customer
Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions’’
(May 11, 2016; 81 Fed. Reg. 29397) to—
(i) bring the rule into conformance with this division
and the amendments made by this division;
(ii) account for financial institutions’ access to com-
prehensive beneficial ownership information filed by
corporations and limited liability companies, under
threat of civil and criminal penalties, under this divi-
sion and the amendments made by this division; and
(iii) reduce any burdens on financial institutions
that are, in light of the enactment of this division and
the amendments made by this division, unnecessary or
duplicative.
(3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Title 31, United States
Code, is amended—
(A) in section 5321(a)—
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘sections 5314 and
5315’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘sections
5314, 5315, and 5333’’; and
(ii) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘(except section
5333)’’ after ‘‘subchapter’’ each place it appears; and
(B) in section 5322, by striking ‘‘section 5315 or 5324’’
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘section 5315, 5324, or
5333’’.
(4) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of chapter 53
of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 5332 the following:
‘‘5333. Transparent incorporation practices.’’.
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to
be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022
to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to carry out this di-
vision and the amendments made by this division.
(c) FEDERAL CONTRACTORS.—Not later than the first day of the
first full fiscal year beginning at least 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy shall revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation maintained
under section 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code, to require
any contractor or subcontractor who is subject to the requirement
to disclose beneficial ownership information under section 5333 of
title 31, United States Code, to provide the information required to
be disclosed under such section to the Federal Government as part
of any bid or proposal for a contract with a value threshold in ex-
cess of the simplified acquisition threshold under section 134 of
title 41, United States Code.
SEC. 6004. STUDIES AND REPORTS.
(a) UPDATING OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.—
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(1) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation
with the Attorney General of the United States, shall conduct
a study to evaluate—
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(A) the necessity of a requirement for corporations and
limited liability companies to update the list of their bene-
ficial owners within a specified amount of time after the
date of any change in the list of beneficial owners or the
information required to be provided relating to each bene-
ficial owner, taking into account the annual filings re-
quired under section 5333(a)(1)(B)(i) of title 31, United
States Code, and the information contained in such annual
filings; and
(B) the burden that a requirement to update the list of
beneficial owners within a specified period of time after a
change in such list of beneficial owners would impose on
corporations and limited liability companies.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a
report on the study required under paragraph (1) to the Com-
mittee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of
the Senate.
(3) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall
seek and consider public input, comments, and data in order
to conduct the study required under subparagraph paragraph
(1).
(b) OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES.—Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall conduct a study and submit to the Congress a
report—
(1) identifying each State or Indian Tribe that has proce-
dures that enable persons to form or register under the laws
of the State or Indian Tribe partnerships, trusts, or other legal
entities, and the nature of those procedures;
(2) identifying each State or Indian Tribe that requires per-
sons seeking to form or register partnerships, trusts, or other
legal entities under the laws of the State or Indian Tribe to
provide information about the beneficial owners (as that term
is defined in section 5333(d)(1) of title 31, United States Code,
as added by this division) or beneficiaries of such entities, and
the nature of the required information;
(3) evaluating whether the lack of available beneficial owner-
ship information for partnerships, trusts, or other legal enti-
ties—
(A) raises concerns about the involvement of such enti-
ties in terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, securities
fraud, or other misconduct;
(B) has impeded investigations into entities suspected of
such misconduct; and
(C) increases the costs to financial institutions of com-
plying with due diligence requirements imposed under the
Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, or other appli-
cable Federal, State, or Tribal law; and
(4) evaluating whether the failure of the United States to re-
quire beneficial ownership information for partnerships and
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trusts formed or registered in the United States has elicited
international criticism and what steps, if any, the United
States has taken or is planning to take in response.
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(c) EFFECTIVENESS OF INCORPORATION PRACTICES.—Not later
than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp-
troller General of the United States shall conduct a study and sub-
mit to the Congress a report assessing the effectiveness of incorpo-
ration practices implemented under this division and the amend-
ments made by this division in—
(1) providing law enforcement agencies with prompt access to
reliable, useful, and complete beneficial ownership information;
and
(2) strengthening the capability of law enforcement agencies
to combat incorporation abuses, civil and criminal misconduct,
and detect, prevent, or punish terrorism, money laundering,
tax evasion, or other misconduct.
(d) ANNUAL REPORT ON BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.—
(1) REPORT.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue an
annual report to the Committee on Financial Services of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate with respect to the
beneficial ownership information collected pursuant to section
5333 of title 31, United States Code, that contains—
(A) aggregate data on the number of beneficial owners
per reporting corporation or limited liability company;
(B) the industries or type of business of each reporting
corporation or limited liability company; and
(C) the locations of the beneficial owners.
(2) PRIVACY.—In issuing reports under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall not reveal the identities of beneficial owners or
names of the reporting corporations or limited liability compa-
nies.
SEC. 6005. DEFINITIONS.
In this division, the terms ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’, ‘‘beneficial
owner’’, ‘‘corporation’’, and ‘‘limited liability company’’ have the
meaning given those terms, respectively, under section 5333(d) of
title 31, United States Code.
DIVISION G—COUNTER ACT OF 2019
SEC. 7001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be cited as the ‘‘Coordi-
nating Oversight, Upgrading and Innovating Technology, and Ex-
aminer Reform Act of 2019’’ or the ‘‘COUNTER Act of 2019’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this division
is as follows:
DIVISION G—COUNTER ACT OF 2019
Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 7002. Bank Secrecy Act definition.
TITLE I—STRENGTHENING TREASURY
Sec. 7101. Improving the definition and purpose of the Bank Secrecy Act.
Sec. 7102. Special hiring authority.
Sec. 7103. Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer.
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Sec. 7104. Civil Liberties and Privacy Council.
Sec. 7105. International coordination.
Sec. 7106. Treasury Attachés Program.
Sec. 7107. Increasing technical assistance for international cooperation.
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Sec. 7108. FinCEN Domestic Liaisons.
Sec. 7109. FinCEN Exchange.
Sec. 7110. Study and strategy on trade-based money laundering.
Sec. 7111. Study and strategy on de-risking.
Sec. 7112. AML examination authority delegation study.
Sec. 7113. Study and strategy on Chinese money laundering.
TITLE II—IMPROVING AML/CFT OVERSIGHT
Sec. 7201. Pilot program on sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial
group.
Sec. 7202. Sharing of compliance resources.
Sec. 7203. GAO Study on feedback loops.
Sec. 7204. FinCEN study on BSA value.
Sec. 7205. Sharing of threat pattern and trend information.
Sec. 7206. Modernization and upgrading whistleblower protections.
Sec. 7207. Certain violators barred from serving on boards of United States finan-
cial institutions.
Sec. 7208. Additional damages for repeat Bank Secrecy Act violators.
Sec. 7209. Justice annual report on deferred and non-prosecution agreements.
Sec. 7210. Return of profits and bonuses.
Sec. 7211. Application of Bank Secrecy Act to dealers in antiquities.
Sec. 7212. Geographic targeting order.
Sec. 7213. Study and revisions to currency transaction reports and suspicious activ-
ity reports.
Sec. 7214. Streamlining requirements for currency transaction reports and sus-
picious activity reports.
TITLE III—MODERNIZING THE AML SYSTEM
Sec. 7301. Encouraging innovation in BSA compliance.
Sec. 7302. Innovation Labs.
Sec. 7303. Innovation Council.
Sec. 7304. Testing methods rulemaking.
Sec. 7305. FinCEN study on use of emerging technologies.
Sec. 7306. Discretionary surplus funds.
SEC. 7002. BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINITION.
Section 5312(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
‘‘(7) BANK SECRECY ACT.—The term ‘Bank Secrecy act’
means—
‘‘(A) section 21 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;
‘‘(B) chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91–508; and
‘‘(C) this subchapter.’’.
TITLE I—STRENGTHENING TREASURY
SEC. 7101. IMPROVING THE DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF THE BANK
SECRECY ACT.
Section 5311 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by inserting ‘‘to protect our national security, to safe-
guard the integrity of the international financial system, and’’
before ‘‘to require’’; and
(2) by inserting ‘‘to law enforcement and’’ before ‘‘in crimi-
nal’’.
SEC. 7102. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, is
amended—
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(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (g); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
‘‘(d) SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY.—
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury may ap-
point, without regard to the provisions of sections 3309
through 3318 of title 5, candidates directly to positions in the
competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of that title) in
FinCEN.
‘‘(2) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.—The primary responsibility
of candidates appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be to
provide substantive support in support of the duties described
in subparagraphs (A), (B), (E), and (F) of subsection (b)(2).’’.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, and every year thereafter for 7 years, the Director of
the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall submit a report
to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
of the Senate that includes—
(1) the number of new employees hired since the preceding
report through the authorities described under section 310(d)
of title 31, United States Code, along with position titles and
associated pay grades for such hires; and
(2) a copy of any Federal Government survey of staff per-
spectives at the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence,
including findings regarding the Office and the Financial
Crimes Enforcement Network from the most recently adminis-
tered Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
SEC. 7103. CIVIL LIBERTIES AND PRIVACY OFFICER.
(a) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.—Not later than the end of the 3-
month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, a
Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer shall be appointed, from among
individuals who are attorneys with expertise in data privacy laws—
(1) within each Federal functional regulator, by the head of
the Federal functional regulator;
(2) within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, by
the Secretary of the Treasury; and
(3) within the Internal Revenue Service Small Business and
Self-Employed Tax Center, by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) DUTIES.—Each Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer shall, with
respect to the applicable regulator, Network, or Center within
which the Officer is located—
(1) be consulted each time Bank Secrecy Act or anti-money
laundering regulations affecting civil liberties or privacy are
developed or reviewed;
(2) be consulted on information-sharing programs, including
those that provide access to personally identifiable information;
(3) ensure coordination and clarity between anti-money laun-
dering, civil liberties, and privacy regulations;
(4) contribute to the evaluation and regulation of new tech-
nologies that may strengthen data privacy and the protection
of personally identifiable information collected by each Federal
functional regulator; and
(5) develop metrics of program success.
(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section:
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(1) BANK SECRECY ACT.—The term ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ has
the meaning given that term under section 5312 of title 31,
United States Code.
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(2) FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL REGULATOR.—The term ‘‘Federal
functional regulator’’ means the Board of Governors of the Fed-
eral Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Fed-
eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union
Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
SEC. 7104. CIVIL LIBERTIES AND PRIVACY COUNCIL.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the Civil Liberties and
Privacy Council (hereinafter in this section referred to as the
‘‘Council’’), which shall consist of the Civil Liberties and Privacy
Officers appointed pursuant to section 7103.
(b) CHAIR.—The Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network shall serve as the Chair of the Council.
(c) DUTY.—The members of the Council shall coordinate on ac-
tivities related to their duties as Civil Liberties Privacy Officers,
but may not supplant the individual agency determinations on civil
liberties and privacy.
(d) MEETINGS.—The meetings of the Council—
(1) shall be at the call of the Chair, but in no case may the
Council meet less than quarterly;
(2) may include open and partially closed sessions, as deter-
mined necessary by the Council; and
(3) shall include participation by public and private entities,
law enforcement agencies, and a representative of State bank
supervisors (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813)).
(e) REPORT.—The Chair of the Council shall issue an annual re-
port to the Congress on the program and policy activities, including
the success of programs as measured by metrics of program success
developed pursuant to section 103(b)(5), of the Council during the
previous year and any legislative recommendations that the Coun-
cil may have.
(f) NONAPPLICABILITY OF FACA.—The Federal Advisory Com-
mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Council.
SEC. 7105. INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall work with
the Secretary’s foreign counterparts, including through the Finan-
cial Action Task Force, the International Monetary Fund, the
World Bank, the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the
United Nations, to promote stronger anti-money laundering frame-
works and enforcement of anti-money laundering laws.
(b) COOPERATION GOAL.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Sec-
retary of the Treasury may work directly with foreign counterparts
and other organizations where the goal of cooperation can best be
met.
(c) INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.—
(1) SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY
FUND TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING AND FINANCING OF TER-
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RORISM.—Title XVI of the International Financial Institutions
Act (22 U.S.C. 262p et seq.) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
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‘‘SEC. 1629. SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONE-
TARY FUND TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING AND FI-
NANCING OF TERRORISM.
‘‘The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States
Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to support
the increased use of the administrative budget of the Fund for
technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of Fund mem-
bers to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.’’.
(2) NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The
Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International
Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the report re-
quired by section 1701 of the International Financial Institu-
tions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of—
(A) the activities of the International Monetary Fund in
the most recently completed fiscal year to provide technical
assistance that strengthens the capacity of Fund members
to prevent money laundering and the financing of ter-
rorism, and the effectiveness of the assistance; and
(B) the efficacy of efforts by the United States to support
such technical assistance through the use of the Fund’s ad-
ministrative budget, and the level of such support.
(3) SUNSET.—Effective on the date that is the end of the 4-
year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, sec-
tion 1629 of the International Financial Institutions Act, as
added by paragraph (1), is repealed.
SEC. 7106. TREASURY ATTACHÉS PROGRAM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title 31, United States Code, is amended by in-
serting after section 315 the following:
‘‘§ 316. Treasury Attachés Program
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established the Treasury Attachés
Program, under which the Secretary of the Treasury shall appoint
employees of the Department of the Treasury, after nomination by
the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
(‘FinCEN’), as a Treasury attaché, who shall—
‘‘(1) be knowledgeable about the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-
money laundering issues;
‘‘(2) be co-located in a United States embassy;
‘‘(3) perform outreach with respect to Bank Secrecy Act and
anti-money laundering issues;
‘‘(4) establish and maintain relationships with foreign coun-
terparts, including employees of ministries of finance, central
banks, and other relevant official entities;
‘‘(5) conduct outreach to local and foreign financial institu-
tions and other commercial actors, including—
‘‘(A) information exchanges through FinCEN and
FinCEN programs; and
‘‘(B) soliciting buy-in and cooperation for the implemen-
tation of—
‘‘(i) United States and multilateral sanctions; and
‘‘(ii) international standards on anti-money laun-
dering and the countering of the financing of ter-
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rorism; and
‘‘(6) perform such other actions as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
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‘‘(b) NUMBER OF ATTACHÉS.—The number of Treasury attachés
appointed under this section at any one time shall be not fewer
than 6 more employees than the number of employees of the De-
partment of the Treasury serving as Treasury attachés on March
1, 2020.
‘‘(c) COMPENSATION.—Each Treasury attaché appointed under
this section and located at a United States embassy shall receive
compensation at the higher of—
‘‘(1) the rate of compensation provided to a Foreign Service
officer at a comparable career level serving at the same em-
bassy; or
‘‘(2) the rate of compensation the Treasury attaché would
otherwise have received, absent the application of this sub-
section.
‘‘(d) BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINED.—In this section, the term
‘Bank Secrecy Act’ has the meaning given that term under section
5312.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for chapter 3
of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the
item relating to section 315 the following:
‘‘316. Treasury Attachés Program.’’.
SEC. 7107.
INCREASING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR INTER-
NATIONAL COOPERATION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated for each
of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to the Secretary of the Treasury
for purposes of providing technical assistance that promotes compli-
ance with international standards and best practices, including in
particular those aimed at the establishment of effective anti-money
laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regimes, in
an amount equal to twice the amount authorized for such purpose
for fiscal year 2020.
(b) ACTIVITY AND EVALUATION REPORT.—Not later than 360 days
after enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter for five
years, the Secretary of the Treasury shall issue a report to the
Congress on the assistance (as described under subsection (a)) of
the Office of Technical Assistance of the Department of the Treas-
ury containing—
(1) a narrative detailing the strategic goals of the Office in
the previous year, with an explanation of how technical assist-
ance provided in the previous year advances the goals;
(2) a description of technical assistance provided by the Of-
fice in the previous year, including the objectives and delivery
methods of the assistance;
(3) a list of beneficiaries and providers (other than Office
staff) of the technical assistance;
(4) a description of how technical assistance provided by the
Office complements, duplicates, or otherwise affects or is af-
fected by technical assistance provided by the international fi-
nancial institutions (as defined under section 1701(c) of the
International Financial Institutions Act); and
(5) a copy of any Federal Government survey of staff per-
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findings regarding the Office from the most recently adminis-
tered Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
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SEC. 7108. FINCEN DOMESTIC LIAISONS.
Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by sec-
tion 7102, is further amended by inserting after subsection (d) the
following:
‘‘(e) FINCEN DOMESTIC LIAISONS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of FinCEN shall appoint at
least 6 senior FinCEN employees as FinCEN Domestic Liai-
sons, who shall—
‘‘(A) each be assigned to focus on a specific region of the
United States;
‘‘(B) be located at an office in such region (or co-located
at an office of the Board of Governors of the Federal Re-
serve System in such region); and
‘‘(C) perform outreach to BSA officers at financial insti-
tutions (including non-bank financial institutions) and per-
sons who are not financial institutions, especially with re-
spect to actions taken by FinCEN that require specific ac-
tions by, or have specific effects on, such institutions or
persons, as determined by the Director.
‘‘(2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
‘‘(A) BSA OFFICER.—The term ‘BSA officer’ means an em-
ployee of a financial institution whose primary job respon-
sibility involves compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, as
such term is defined under section 5312.
‘‘(B) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.—The term ‘financial insti-
tution’ has the meaning given that term under section
5312.’’.
SEC. 7109. FINCEN EXCHANGE.
Section 310 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by sec-
tion 7108, is further amended by inserting after subsection (e) the
following:
‘‘(f) FINCEN EXCHANGE.—
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The FinCEN Exchange is hereby es-
tablished within FinCEN, which shall consist of the FinCEN
Exchange program of FinCEN in existence on the day before
the date of enactment of this paragraph.
‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—The FinCEN Exchange shall facilitate a vol-
untary public-private information sharing partnership among
law enforcement, financial institutions, and FinCEN to—
‘‘(A) effectively and efficiently combat money laundering,
terrorism financing, organized crime, and other financial
crimes;
‘‘(B) protect the financial system from illicit use; and
‘‘(C) promote national security.
‘‘(3) REPORT.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after the date
of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter
for the next five years, the Secretary of the Treasury shall
submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the
House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report con-
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‘‘(i) an analysis of the efforts undertaken by the
FinCEN Exchange and the results of such efforts;
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‘‘(ii) an analysis of the extent and effectiveness of
the FinCEN Exchange, including any benefits realized
by law enforcement from partnership with financial
institutions; and
‘‘(iii) any legislative, administrative, or other rec-
ommendations the Secretary may have to strengthen
FinCEN Exchange efforts.
‘‘(B) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—Each report under subpara-
graph (A) may include a classified annex.
‘‘(4) INFORMATION SHARING REQUIREMENT.—Information
shared pursuant to this subsection shall be shared in compli-
ance with all other applicable Federal laws and regulations.
‘‘(5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing under this subsection
may be construed to create new information sharing authori-
ties related to the Bank Secrecy Act (as such term is defined
under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code).
‘‘(6) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DEFINED.—In this subsection, the
term ‘financial institution’ has the meaning given that term
under section 5312.’’.
SEC. 7110. STUDY AND STRATEGY ON TRADE-BASED MONEY LAUN-
DERING.
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall carry out a
study, in consultation with appropriate private sector stakeholders
and Federal departments and agencies, on trade-based money laun-
dering.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1-year period begin-
ning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
issue a report to the Congress containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a); and
(2) proposed strategies to combat trade-based money laun-
dering.
(c) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report required under this section
may include a classified annex.
(d) CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.—The Secretary may contract with
a private third-party to carry out the study required under this sec-
tion. The authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts under
this subsection shall be in effect for each fiscal year only to the ex-
tent and in the amounts as are provided in advance in appropria-
tions Acts.
SEC. 7111. STUDY AND STRATEGY ON DE-RISKING.
(a) REVIEW.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with
appropriate private sector stakeholders, examiners, the Federal
functional regulators (as defined under section 7103), State bank
supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders, shall undertake a for-
mal review of—
(1) any adverse consequences of financial institutions de-
risking entire categories of relationships, including charities,
embassy accounts, money services businesses (as defined under
section 1010.100(ff) of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations)
and their agents, countries, international and domestic regions,
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and respondent banks;
(2) the reasons why financial institutions are engaging in de-
risking;
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(3) the association with and effects of de-risking on money
laundering and financial crime actors and activities;
(4) the most appropriate ways to promote financial inclusion,
particularly with respect to developing countries, while main-
taining compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, including an as-
sessment of policy options to—
(A) more effectively tailor Federal actions and penalties
to the size of foreign financial institutions and any capac-
ity limitations of foreign governments; and
(B) reduce compliance costs that may lead to the adverse
consequences described in paragraph (1);
(5) formal and informal feedback provided by examiners that
may have led to de-risking;
(6) the relationship between resources dedicated to compli-
ance and overall sophistication of compliance efforts at entities
that may be experiencing de-risking versus those that have not
experienced de-risking; and
(7) any best practices from the private sector that facilitate
correspondent bank relationships.
(b) DE-RISKING STRATEGY.—The Secretary shall develop a strat-
egy to reduce de-risking and adverse consequences related to de-
risking.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1-year period begin-
ning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in con-
sultation with the Federal functional regulators, State bank super-
visors, and other relevant stakeholders, shall issue a report to the
Congress containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a); and
(2) the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (b).
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(1) DE-RISKING.—The term ‘‘de-risking’’ means the wholesale
closing of accounts or limiting of financial services for a cat-
egory of customer due to unsubstantiated risk as it relates to
compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act.
(2) BSA TERMS.—The terms ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ and ‘‘finan-
cial institution’’ have the meaning given those terms, respec-
tively, under section 5312 off title 31, United States Code.
(3) STATE BANK SUPERVISOR.—The term ‘‘State bank super-
visor’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).
SEC. 7112. AML EXAMINATION AUTHORITY DELEGATION STUDY.
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with
State bank supervisors (as defined under section 3 of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813)) and other relevant stake-
holders, shall carry out a study on the Secretary’s delegation of ex-
amination authority under the Bank Secrecy Act, including—
(1) an evaluation of the efficacy of the delegation, especially
with respect to the mission of the Bank Secrecy Act;
(2) whether the delegated agencies have appropriate re-
sources to perform their delegated responsibilities; and
(3) whether the examiners in delegated agencies have suffi-
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cient training and support to perform their responsibilities.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Com-
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mittee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Sen-
ate a report containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a); and
(2) recommendations to improve the efficacy of delegation au-
thority, including the potential for de-delegation of any or all
such authority where it may be appropriate.
(c) BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINED.—The term ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’
has the meaning given that term under section 5312 off title 31,
United States Code.
SEC. 7113. STUDY AND STRATEGY ON CHINESE MONEY LAUNDERING.
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall carry out a
study on the extent and effect of Chinese money laundering activi-
ties in the United States, including territories and possessions of
the United States, and worldwide.
(b) STRATEGY TO COMBAT CHINESE MONEY LAUNDERING.—Upon
the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall, in consultation with such other Federal departments
and agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, develop a
strategy to combat Chinese money laundering activities.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1-year period begin-
ning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Treasury shall issue a report to Congress containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a); and
(2) the strategy developed under subsection (b).
TITLE II—IMPROVING AML/CFT
OVERSIGHT
SEC. 7201. PILOT PROGRAM ON SHARING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
REPORTS WITHIN A FINANCIAL GROUP.
(a) IN GENERAL.—
(1) SHARING WITH FOREIGN BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES.—Sec-
tion 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
‘‘(5) PILOT PROGRAM ON SHARING WITH FOREIGN BRANCHES,
SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATES.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall
issue rules establishing the pilot program described under
subparagraph (B), subject to such controls and restrictions
as the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Net-
work determines appropriate, including controls and re-
strictions regarding participation by financial institutions
and jurisdictions in the pilot program. In prescribing such
rules, the Secretary shall ensure that the sharing of infor-
mation described under such subparagraph (B) is subject
to appropriate standards and requirements regarding data
security and the confidentiality of personally identifiable
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‘‘(B) PILOT PROGRAM DESCRIBED.—The pilot program re-
quired under this paragraph shall—
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‘‘(i) permit a financial institution with a reporting
obligation under this subsection to share reports (and
information on such reports) under this subsection
with the institution’s foreign branches, subsidiaries,
and affiliates for the purpose of combating illicit fi-
nance risks, notwithstanding any other provision of
law except subparagraphs (A) and (C);
‘‘(ii) terminate on the date that is five years after
the date of enactment of this paragraph, except that
the Secretary may extend the pilot program for up to
two years upon submitting a report to the Committee
on Financial Services of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate that includes—
‘‘(I) a certification that the extension is in the
national interest of the United States, with a de-
tailed explanation of the reasons therefor;
‘‘(II) an evaluation of the usefulness of the pilot
program, including a detailed analysis of any il-
licit activity identified or prevented as a result of
the program; and
‘‘(III) a detailed legislative proposal providing
for a long-term extension of the pilot program ac-
tivities, including expected budgetary resources
for the activities, if the Secretary determines that
a long-term extension is appropriate.
‘‘(C) PROHIBITION INVOLVING CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS.—In
issuing the regulations required under subparagraph (A),
the Secretary may not permit a financial institution to
share information on reports under this subsection with a
foreign branch, subsidiary, or affiliate located in—
‘‘(i) the People’s Republic of China;
‘‘(ii) the Russian Federation; or
‘‘(iii) a jurisdiction that—
‘‘(I) is subject to countermeasures imposed by
the Federal Government;
‘‘(II) is a state sponsor of terrorism; or
‘‘(III) the Secretary has determined cannot rea-
sonably protect the privacy and confidentiality of
such information or would otherwise use such in-
formation in a manner that is not consistent with
the national interest of the United States.
‘‘(D) IMPLEMENTATION UPDATES.—Not later than 360
days after the date rules are issued under subparagraph
(A), and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary,
or the Secretary’s designee, shall brief the Committee on
Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the
Senate on—
‘‘(i) the degree of any information sharing permitted
under the pilot program, and a description of criteria
used by the Secretary to evaluate the appropriateness
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of the information sharing;
‘‘(ii) the effectiveness of the pilot program in identi-
fying or preventing the violation of a United States
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law or regulation, and mechanisms that may improve
such effectiveness; and
‘‘(iii) any recommendations to amend the design of
the pilot program.
‘‘(E) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this para-
graph shall be construed as limiting the Secretary’s au-
thority under provisions of law other than this paragraph
to establish other permissible purposes or methods for a fi-
nancial institution sharing reports (and information on
such reports) under this subsection with the institution’s
foreign headquarters or with other branches of the same
institution.
‘‘(F) NOTICE OF USE OF OTHER AUTHORITY.—If the Sec-
retary, pursuant to any authority other than that provided
under this paragraph, permits a financial institution to
share information on reports under this subsection with a
foreign branch, subsidiary, or affiliate located in a foreign
jurisdiction, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on
Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of
such permission and the applicable foreign jurisdiction.
‘‘(6) TREATMENT OF FOREIGN JURISDICTION-ORIGINATED RE-
PORTS.—A report received by a financial institution from a for-
eign affiliate with respect to a suspicious transaction relevant
to a possible violation of law or regulation shall be subject to
the same confidentiality requirements provided under this sub-
section for a report of a suspicious transaction described under
paragraph (1).’’.
(2) NOTIFICATION PROHIBITIONS.—Section 5318(g)(2)(A) of
title 31, United States Code, is amended—
(A) in clause (i), by inserting after ‘‘transaction has been
reported’’ the following: ‘‘or otherwise reveal any informa-
tion that would reveal that the transaction has been re-
ported’’; and
(B) in clause (ii), by inserting after ‘‘transaction has been
reported,’’ the following: ‘‘or otherwise reveal any informa-
tion that would reveal that the transaction has been re-
ported,’’.
(b) RULEMAKING.—Not later than the end of the 360-day period
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Treasury shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments
made by this section.
SEC. 7202. SHARING OF COMPLIANCE RESOURCES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(o) SHARING OF COMPLIANCE RESOURCES.—
‘‘(1) SHARING PERMITTED.—Two or more financial institutions
may enter into collaborative arrangements in order to more ef-
ficiently comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
‘‘(2) OUTREACH.—The Secretary of the Treasury and the ap-
propriate supervising agencies shall carry out an outreach pro-
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gram to provide financial institutions with information, includ-
ing best practices, with respect to the sharing of resources de-
scribed under paragraph (1).’’.
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(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The amendment made by sub-
section (a) may not be construed to require financial institutions to
share resources.
SEC. 7203. GAO STUDY ON FEEDBACK LOOPS.
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall
carry out a study on—
(1) best practices within the United States Government for
providing feedback (‘‘feedback loop’’) to relevant parties (includ-
ing regulated private entities) on the usage and usefulness of
personally identifiable information (‘‘PII’’), sensitive-but-unclas-
sified (‘‘SBU’’) data, or similar information provided by such
parties to Government users of such information and data (in-
cluding law enforcement or regulators); and
(2) any practices or standards inside or outside the United
States for providing feedback through sensitive information
and public-private partnership information sharing efforts, spe-
cifically related to efforts to combat money laundering and
other forms of illicit finance.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 18-month period be-
ginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller
General shall issue a report to the Committee on Banking, Hous-
ing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Finan-
cial Services of the House of Representatives containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a);
(2) with respect to each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of sub-
section (a), any best practices or significant concerns identified
by the Comptroller General, and their applicability to public-
private partnerships and feedback loops with respect to United
States efforts to combat money laundering and other forms of
illicit finance; and
(3) recommendations to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary
Government collection of the information described under sub-
section (a)(1).
SEC. 7204. FINCEN STUDY ON BSA VALUE.
(a) STUDY.—The Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network shall carry out a study on Bank Secrecy Act value.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 30-day period begin-
ning on the date the study under subsection (a) is completed, the
Director shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Serv-
ices of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Bank-
ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all find-
ings and determinations made in carrying out the study required
under this section.
(c) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—The report required under this section
may include a classified annex, if the Director determines it appro-
priate.
(d) BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINED.—For purposes of this section,
the term ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ has the meaning given that term
under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 7205. SHARING OF THREAT PATTERN AND TREND INFORMATION.
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Section 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code, as amended by
section 7201(a)(1), is further amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing:
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‘‘(7) SHARING OF THREAT PATTERN AND TREND INFORMA-
TION.—
‘‘(A) SAR ACTIVITY REVIEW.—The Director of the Finan-
cial Crimes Enforcement Network shall restart publication
of the ‘SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues’, on
not less than a semi-annual basis, to provide meaningful
information about the preparation, use, and value of re-
ports filed under this subsection by financial institutions,
as well as other reports filed by financial institutions
under the Bank Secrecy Act.
‘‘(B) INCLUSION OF TYPOLOGIES.—In each publication de-
scribed under subparagraph (A), the Director shall provide
financial institutions with typologies, including data that
can be adapted in algorithms (including for artificial intel-
ligence and machine learning programs) where appro-
priate, on emerging money laundering and counter terror
financing threat patterns and trends.
‘‘(C) TYPOLOGY DEFINED.—For purposes of this para-
graph, the term ‘typology’ means the various techniques
used to launder money or finance terrorism.’’.
SEC. 7206. MODERNIZATION AND UPGRADING WHISTLEBLOWER PRO-
TECTIONS.
(a) REWARDS.—Section 5323(d) of title 31, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
‘‘(d) SOURCE OF REWARDS.—For the purposes of paying a reward
under this section, the Secretary may, subject to amounts made
available in advance by appropriation Acts, use criminal fine, civil
penalty, or forfeiture amounts recovered based on the original in-
formation with respect to which the reward is being paid.’’.
(b) WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVES.—Chapter 53 of title 31, United
States Code, is amended—
(1) by inserting after section 5323 the following:
‘‘§ 5323A. Whistleblower incentives
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
‘‘(1) COVERED JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.—The
term ‘covered judicial or administrative action’ means any judi-
cial or administrative action brought by FinCEN under the
Bank Secrecy Act that results in monetary sanctions exceeding
$1,000,000.
‘‘(2) FINCEN.—The term ‘FinCEN’ means the Financial
Crimes Enforcement Network.
‘‘(3) MONETARY SANCTIONS.—The term ‘monetary sanctions’,
when used with respect to any judicial or administrative ac-
tion, means—
‘‘(A) any monies, including penalties, disgorgement, and
interest, ordered to be paid; and
‘‘(B) any monies deposited into a disgorgement fund as
a result of such action or any settlement of such action.
‘‘(4) ORIGINAL INFORMATION.—The term ‘original information’
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means information that—
‘‘(A) is derived from the independent knowledge or anal-
ysis of a whistleblower;
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‘‘(B) is not known to FinCEN from any other source, un-
less the whistleblower is the original source of the infor-
mation; and
‘‘(C) is not exclusively derived from an allegation made
in a judicial or administrative hearing, in a governmental
report, hearing, audit, or investigation, or from the news
media, unless the whistleblower is a source of the informa-
tion.
‘‘(5) RELATED ACTION.—The term ‘related action’, when used
with respect to any judicial or administrative action brought by
FinCEN, means any judicial or administrative action that is
based upon original information provided by a whistleblower
that led to the successful enforcement of the action.
‘‘(6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary
of the Treasury.
‘‘(7) WHISTLEBLOWER.—The term ‘whistleblower’ means any
individual who provides, or 2 or more individuals acting jointly
who provide, information relating to a violation of laws en-
forced by FinCEN, in a manner established, by rule or regula-
tion, by FinCEN.
‘‘(b) AWARDS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In any covered judicial or administrative
action, or related action, the Secretary, under such rules as the
Secretary may issue and subject to subsection (c), shall pay an
award or awards to 1 or more whistleblowers who voluntarily
provided original information to FinCEN that led to the suc-
cessful enforcement of the covered judicial or administrative
action, or related action, in an aggregate amount equal to not
more than 30 percent, in total, of what has been collected of
the monetary sanctions imposed in the action.
‘‘(2) SOURCE OF AWARDS.—For the purposes of paying any
award under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, subject to
amounts made available in advance by appropriation Acts, use
monetary sanction amounts recovered based on the original in-
formation with respect to which the award is being paid.
‘‘(c) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF AWARD; DENIAL OF AWARD.—
‘‘(1) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF AWARD.—
‘‘(A) DISCRETION.—The determination of the amount of
an award made under subsection (b) shall be in the discre-
tion of the Secretary.
‘‘(B) CRITERIA.—In responding to a disclosure and deter-
mining the amount of an award made, FinCEN staff shall
meet with the whistleblower to discuss evidence disclosed
and rebuttals to the disclosure, and shall take into consid-
eration—
‘‘(i) the significance of the information provided by
the whistleblower to the success of the covered judicial
or administrative action;
‘‘(ii) the degree of assistance provided by the whis-
tleblower and any legal representative of the whistle-
blower in a covered judicial or administrative action;
‘‘(iii) the mission of FinCEN in deterring violations
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of the law by making awards to whistleblowers who
provide information that lead to the successful en-
forcement of such laws; and
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‘‘(iv) such additional relevant factors as the Sec-
retary may establish by rule.
‘‘(2) DENIAL OF AWARD.—No award under subsection (b) shall
be made—
‘‘(A) to any whistleblower who is, or was at the time the
whistleblower acquired the original information submitted
to FinCEN, a member, officer, or employee of—
‘‘(i) an appropriate regulatory agency;
‘‘(ii) the Department of Justice;
‘‘(iii) a self-regulatory organization; or
‘‘(iv) a law enforcement organization;
‘‘(B) to any whistleblower who is convicted of a criminal
violation, or who the Secretary has a reasonable basis to
believe committed a criminal violation, related to the judi-
cial or administrative action for which the whistleblower
otherwise could receive an award under this section;
‘‘(C) to any whistleblower who gains the information
through the performance of an audit of financial state-
ments required under the Bank Secrecy Act and for whom
such submission would be contrary to its requirements; or
‘‘(D) to any whistleblower who fails to submit informa-
tion to FinCEN in such form as the Secretary may, by
rule, require.
‘‘(3) STATEMENT OF REASONS.—For any decision granting or
denying an award, the Secretary shall provide to the whistle-
blower a statement of reasons that includes findings of fact
and conclusions of law for all material issues.
‘‘(d) REPRESENTATION.—
‘‘(1) PERMITTED REPRESENTATION.—Any whistleblower who
makes a claim for an award under subsection (b) may be rep-
resented by counsel.
‘‘(2) REQUIRED REPRESENTATION.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any whistleblower who anonymously
makes a claim for an award under subsection (b) shall be
represented by counsel if the whistleblower anonymously
submits the information upon which the claim is based.
‘‘(B) DISCLOSURE OF IDENTITY.—Prior to the payment of
an award, a whistleblower shall disclose their identity and
provide such other information as the Secretary may re-
quire, directly or through counsel for the whistleblower.
‘‘(e) APPEALS.—Any determination made under this section, in-
cluding whether, to whom, or in what amount to make awards,
shall be in the discretion of the Secretary. Any such determination,
except the determination of the amount of an award if the award
was made in accordance with subsection (b), may be appealed to
the appropriate court of appeals of the United States not more than
30 days after the determination is issued by the Secretary. The
court shall review the determination made by the Secretary in ac-
cordance with section 706 of title 5.
‘‘(f) EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS.—The Secretary of the Treasury
shall issue regulations protecting a whistleblower from retaliation,
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which shall be as close as practicable to the employee protections
provided for under section 1057 of the Consumer Financial Protec-
tion Act of 2010.’’; and
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(2) in the table of contents for such chapter, by inserting
after the item relating to section 5323 the following new item:
‘‘5323A. Whistleblower incentives.’’.
SEC. 7207. CERTAIN VIOLATORS BARRED FROM SERVING ON BOARDS
OF UNITED STATES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Section 5321 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by add-
ing at the end the following:
‘‘(f) CERTAIN VIOLATORS BARRED FROM SERVING ON BOARDS OF
UNITED STATES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An individual found to have committed an
egregious violation of a provision of (or rule issued under) the
Bank Secrecy Act shall be barred from serving on the board of
directors of a United States financial institution for a 10-year
period beginning on the date of such finding.
‘‘(2) EGREGIOUS VIOLATION DEFINED.—With respect to an in-
dividual, the term ‘egregious violation’ means—
‘‘(A) a felony criminal violation for which the individual
was convicted; and
‘‘(B) a civil violation where the individual willfully com-
mitted such violation and the violation facilitated money
laundering or the financing of terrorism.’’.
SEC. 7208. ADDITIONAL DAMAGES FOR REPEAT BANK SECRECY ACT
VIOLATORS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5321 of title 31, United States Code, as
amended by section 7208, is further amended by adding at the end
the following:
‘‘(g) ADDITIONAL DAMAGES FOR REPEAT VIOLATORS.—In addition
to any other fines permitted by this section and section 5322, with
respect to a person who has previously been convicted of a criminal
provision of (or rule issued under) the Bank Secrecy Act or who has
admitted, as part of a deferred- or non-prosecution agreement, to
having previously committed a violation of a criminal provision of
(or rule issued under) the Bank Secrecy Act, the Secretary may im-
pose an additional civil penalty against such person for each addi-
tional such violation in an amount equal to up three times the prof-
it gained or loss avoided by such person as a result of the viola-
tion.’’.
(b) PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT.—For purposes of
determining whether a person has committed a previous violation
under section 5321(g) of title 31, United States Code, such deter-
mination shall only include violations occurring after the date of
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 7209. JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFERRED AND NON-PROS-
ECUTION AGREEMENTS.
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Attorney General shall issue an an-
nual report, every year for the five years beginning on the date of
enactment of this Act, to the Committees on Financial Services and
the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committees
on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Judiciary of the
Senate containing—
(1) a list of deferred prosecution agreements and non-pros-
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ecution agreements that the Attorney General has entered into
during the previous year with any person with respect to a vio-
lation or suspected violation of the Bank Secrecy Act;
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(2) the justification for entering into each such agreement;
(3) the list of factors that were taken into account in deter-
mining that the Attorney General should enter into each such
agreement; and
(4) the extent of coordination the Attorney General con-
ducted with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network prior
to entering into each such agreement.
(b) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—Each report under subsection (a) may in-
clude a classified annex.
(c) BANK SECRECY ACT DEFINED.—For purposes of this section,
the term ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ has the meaning given that term
under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 7210. RETURN OF PROFITS AND BONUSES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5322 of title 31, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(e) RETURN OF PROFITS AND BONUSES.—A person convicted of
violating a provision of (or rule issued under) the Bank Secrecy Act
shall—
‘‘(1) in addition to any other fine under this section, be fined
in an amount equal to the profit gained by such person by rea-
son of such violation, as determined by the court; and
‘‘(2) if such person is an individual who was a partner, direc-
tor, officer, or employee of a financial institution at the time
the violation occurred, repay to such financial institution any
bonus paid to such individual during the Federal fiscal year in
which the violation occurred or the Federal fiscal year after
which the violation occurred.’’.
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The amendment made by sub-
section (a) may not be construed to prohibit a financial institution
from requiring the repayment of a bonus paid to a partner, direc-
tor, officer, or employee if the financial institution determines that
the partner, director, officer, or employee engaged in unethical, but
non-criminal, activities.
SEC. 7211. APPLICATION OF BANK SECRECY ACT TO DEALERS IN AN-
TIQUITIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5312(a)(2) of title 31, United States
Code, is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (Y), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end;
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (Z) as subparagraph (AA);
and
(3) by inserting after subsection (Y) the following:
‘‘(Z) a person trading or acting as an intermediary in the
trade of antiquities, including an advisor, consultant or
any other person who engages as a business in the solicita-
tion of the sale of antiquities; or’’.
(b) STUDY ON THE FACILITATION OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND
TERROR FINANCE THROUGH THE TRADE OF WORKS OF ART OR AN-
TIQUITIES.—
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination
with Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Attorney General,
and Homeland Security Investigations, shall perform a study
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on the facilitation of money laundering and terror finance
through the trade of works of art or antiquities, including an
analysis of—
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(A) the extent to which the facilitation of money laun-
dering and terror finance through the trade of works of art
or antiquities may enter or affect the financial system of
the United States, including any qualitative data or statis-
tics;
(B) whether thresholds and definitions should apply in
determining which entities to regulate;
(C) an evaluation of which markets, by size, entity type,
domestic or international geographical locations, or other-
wise, should be subject to regulations, but only to the ex-
tent such markets are not already required to report on
the trade of works of art or antiquities to the Federal Gov-
ernment;
(D) an evaluation of whether certain exemptions should
apply; and
(E) any other points of study or analysis the Secretary
determines necessary or appropriate.
(2) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 180-day period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of the Treasury shall issue a report to the Committee
on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the
Senate containing all findings and determinations made in car-
rying out the study required under paragraph (1).
(c) RULEMAKING.—Not later than the end of the 180-day period
beginning on the date the Secretary issues the report required
under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall issue regulations to
carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).
SEC. 7212. GEOGRAPHIC TARGETING ORDER.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall issue a geographic targeting
order, similar to the order issued by the Financial Crimes Enforce-
ment Network on November 15, 2018, that—
(1) applies to commercial real estate to the same extent, with
the exception of having the same thresholds, as the order
issued by FinCEN on November 15, 2018, applies to residential
real estate; and
(2) establishes a specific threshold for commercial real es-
tate.
SEC. 7213. STUDY AND REVISIONS TO CURRENCY TRANSACTION RE-
PORTS AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS.
(a) CURRENCY TRANSACTION REPORTS.—
(1) CTR INDEXED FOR INFLATION.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Every 5 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revise
regulations issued with respect to section 5313 of title 31,
United States Code, to update each $10,000 threshold
amount in such regulation to reflect the change in the
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published
by the Department of Labor, rounded to the nearest $100.
For purposes of calculating the change described in the
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base amount and the date of enactment of this Act as the
base date.
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(B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the
Secretary may make appropriate adjustments to the
threshold amounts described under subparagraph (A) in
high-risk areas (e.g., High Intensity Financial Crime Areas
or HIFCAs), if the Secretary has demonstrable evidence
that shows a threshold raise would increase serious
crimes, such as trafficking, or endanger national security.
(2) GAO CTR STUDY.—
(A) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United
States shall carry out a study of currency transaction re-
ports. Such study shall include—
(i) a review (carried out in consultation with the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Financial Crimes En-
forcement Network, the United States Attorney Gen-
eral, the State Attorneys General, and State, Tribal,
and local law enforcement) of the effectiveness of the
current currency transaction reporting regime;
(ii) an analysis of the importance of currency trans-
action reports to law enforcement; and
(iii) an analysis of the effects of raising the currency
transaction report threshold.
(B) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1-year period
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp-
troller General shall issue a report to the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Congress containing—
(i) all findings and determinations made in carrying
out the study required under subparagraph (A); and
(ii) recommendations for improving the current cur-
rency transaction reporting regime.
(b) MODIFIED SARS STUDY AND DESIGN.—
(1) STUDY.—The Director of the Financial Crimes Enforce-
ment Network shall carry out a study, in consultation with in-
dustry stakeholders (including money services businesses, com-
munity banks, and credit unions), the Federal functional regu-
lators, State bank supervisors, and law enforcement, of the de-
sign of a modified suspicious activity report form for certain
customers and activities. Such study shall include—
(A) an examination of appropriate optimal SARs thresh-
olds to determine the level at which a modified SARs form
could be employed;
(B) an evaluation of which customers or transactions
would be appropriate for a modified SAR, including—
(i) seasoned business customers;
(ii) financial technology (Fintech) firms;
(iii) structuring transactions; and
(iv) any other customer or transaction that may be
appropriate for a modified SAR; and
(C) an analysis of the most effective methods to reduce
the regulatory burden imposed on financial institutions in
complying with the Bank Secrecy Act, including an anal-
ysis of the effect of—
(i) modifying thresholds;
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(iii) combining Bank Secrecy Act forms;
(iv) filing reports in periodic batches; and
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(v) any other method that may reduce the regulatory
burden.
(2) STUDY CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out the study re-
quired under paragraph (1), the Director shall seek to balance
law enforcement priorities, regulatory burdens experienced by
financial institutions, and the requirement for reports to have
a ‘‘high degree of usefulness to law enforcement’’ under the
Bank Secrecy Act.
(3) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1-year period be-
ginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall
issue a report to Congress containing—
(A) all findings and determinations made in carrying out
the study required under subsection (a); and
(B) sample designs of modified SARs forms based on the
study results.
(4) CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.—The Director may contract
with a private third-party to carry out the study required
under this subsection. The authority of the Director to enter
into contracts under this paragraph shall be in effect for each
fiscal year only to the extent and in the amounts as are pro-
vided in advance in appropriations Acts.
(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section:
(1) BANK SECRECY ACT.—The term ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ has
the meaning given that term under section 5312 of title 31,
United States Code.
(2) FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL REGULATOR.—The term ‘‘Federal
functional regulator’’ has the meaning given that term under
section 7103.
(3) REGULATORY BURDEN.—The term ‘‘regulatory burden’’
means the man-hours to complete filings, cost of data collection
and analysis, and other considerations of chapter 35 of title 44,
United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork
Reduction Act).
(4) SAR; SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORT.—The term ‘‘SAR’’ and
‘‘suspicious activity report’’ mean a report of a suspicious trans-
action under section 5318(g) of title 31, United States Code.
(5) SEASONED BUSINESS CUSTOMER.—The term ‘‘seasoned
business customer’’, shall have such meaning as the Secretary
of the Treasury shall prescribe, which shall include any person
that—
(A) is incorporated or organized under the laws of the
United States or any State, or is registered as, licensed by,
or otherwise eligible to do business within the United
States, a State, or political subdivision of a State;
(B) has maintained an account with a financial institu-
tion for a length of time as determined by the Secretary;
and
(C) meet such other requirements as the Secretary may
determine necessary or appropriate.
(6) STATE BANK SUPERVISOR.—The term ‘‘State bank super-
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visor’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).
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SEC. 7214. STREAMLINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENCY TRANS-
ACTION REPORTS AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS.
(a) REVIEW.—The Secretary of the Treasury (in consultation with
Federal law enforcement agencies, the Director of National Intel-
ligence, the Federal functional regulators, State bank supervisors,
and other relevant stakeholders) shall undertake a formal review
of the current financial institution reporting requirements under
the Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations and pro-
pose changes to further reduce regulatory burdens, and ensure that
the information provided is of a ‘‘high degree of usefulness’’ to law
enforcement, as set forth under section 5311 of title 31, United
States Code.
(b) CONTENTS.—The review required under subsection (a) shall
include a study of—
(1) whether the timeframe for filing a suspicious activity re-
port should be increased from 30 days;
(2) whether or not currency transaction report and suspicious
activity report thresholds should be tied to inflation or other-
wise periodically be adjusted;
(3) whether the circumstances under which a financial insti-
tution determines whether to file a ‘‘continuing suspicious ac-
tivity report’’, or the processes followed by a financial institu-
tion in determining whether to file a ‘‘continuing suspicious ac-
tivity report’’ (or both) can be narrowed;
(4) analyzing the fields designated as ‘‘critical’’ on the sus-
picious activity report form and whether the number of fields
should be reduced;
(5) the increased use of exemption provisions to reduce cur-
rency transaction reports that are of little or no value to law
enforcement efforts;
(6) the current financial institution reporting requirements
under the Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations
and guidance; and
(7) such other items as the Secretary determines appro-
priate.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the one year period begin-
ning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Treasury, in consultation with law enforcement and persons subject
to Bank Secrecy Act requirements, shall issue a report to the Con-
gress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying
out the review required under subsection (a).
(d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section:
(1) FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL REGULATOR.—The term ‘‘Federal
functional regulator’’ has the meaning given that term under
section 7103.
(2) STATE BANK SUPERVISOR.—The term ‘‘State bank super-
visor’’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).
(3) OTHER TERMS.—The terms ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ and ‘‘fi-
nancial institution’’ have the meaning given those terms, re-
spectively, under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code.
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TITLE III—MODERNIZING THE AML
SYSTEM
SEC. 7301. ENCOURAGING INNOVATION IN BSA COMPLIANCE.
Section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by sec-
tion 7202, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(p) ENCOURAGING INNOVATION IN COMPLIANCE.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal functional regulators shall
encourage financial institutions to consider, evaluate, and,
where appropriate, responsibly implement innovative ap-
proaches to meet the requirements of this subchapter, includ-
ing through the use of innovation pilot programs.
‘‘(2) EXEMPTIVE RELIEF.—The Secretary, pursuant to sub-
section (a), may provide exemptions from the requirements of
this subchapter if the Secretary determines such exemptions
are necessary to facilitate the testing and potential use of new
technologies and other innovations.
‘‘(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—This subsection may not be
construed to require financial institutions to consider, evaluate,
or implement innovative approaches to meet the requirements
of the Bank Secrecy Act.
‘‘(4) FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL REGULATOR DEFINED.—In this sub-
section, the term ‘Federal functional regulator’ means the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comp-
troller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora-
tion, the National Credit Union Administration, the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trad-
ing Commission.’’.
SEC. 7302. INNOVATION LABS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘§ 5333. Innovation Labs
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established within the Depart-
ment of the Treasury and each Federal functional regulator an In-
novation Lab.
‘‘(b) DIRECTOR.—The head of each Innovation Lab shall be a Di-
rector, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury or the head
of the Federal functional regulator, as applicable.
‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The duties of the Innovation Lab shall be—
‘‘(1) to provide outreach to law enforcement agencies, State
bank supervisors, financial institutions, and other persons (in-
cluding vendors and technology companies) with respect to in-
novation and new technologies that may be used to comply
with the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act;
‘‘(2) to support the implementation of responsible innovation
and new technology, in a manner that complies with the re-
quirements of the Bank Secrecy Act;
‘‘(3) to explore opportunities for public-private partnerships;
and
‘‘(4) to develop metrics of success.
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section (a) within the Department of the Treasury shall be a lab
within the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
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‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
‘‘(1) FEDERAL FUNCTIONAL REGULATOR.—The term ‘Federal
functional regulator’ means the Board of Governors of the Fed-
eral Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, the Fed-
eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union
Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
‘‘(2) STATE BANK SUPERVISOR.—The term ‘State bank super-
visor’ has the meaning given that term under section 3 of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for subchapter
II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by add-
ing at the end the following:
‘‘5333. Innovation Labs.’’.
SEC. 7303. INNOVATION COUNCIL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 53 of Title 31, United
States Code, as amended by section 7302, is further amended by
adding at the end the following:
‘‘§ 5334. Innovation Council
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the Innovation Coun-
cil (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Council’), which
shall consist of each Director of an Innovation Lab established
under section 5334, a representative of State bank supervisors (as
defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12
U.S.C. 1813)), and the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforce-
ment Network.
‘‘(b) CHAIR.—The Director of the Innovation Lab of the Depart-
ment of the Treasury shall serve as the Chair of the Council.
‘‘(c) DUTY.—The members of the Council shall coordinate on ac-
tivities related to innovation under the Bank Secrecy Act, but may
not supplant individual agency determinations on innovation.
‘‘(d) MEETINGS.—The meetings of the Council—
‘‘(1) shall be at the call of the Chair, but in no case may the
Council meet less than semi-annually;
‘‘(2) may include open and closed sessions, as determined
necessary by the Council; and
‘‘(3) shall include participation by public and private entities
and law enforcement agencies.
‘‘(e) REPORT.—The Council shall issue an annual report, for each
of the 7 years beginning on the date of enactment of this section,
to the Secretary of the Treasury on the activities of the Council
during the previous year, including the success of programs as
measured by metrics of success developed pursuant to section
5334(c)(4), and any regulatory or legislative recommendations that
the Council may have.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents for subchapter
II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by add-
ing the end the following:
‘‘5334. Innovation Council.’’.
SEC. 7304. TESTING METHODS RULEMAKING.
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(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, as
amended by section 7301, is further amended by adding at the end
the following:
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‘‘(q) TESTING.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in con-
sultation with the head of each agency to which the Secretary
has delegated duties or powers under subsection (a), shall
issue a rule to specify—
‘‘(A) with respect to technology and related technology-
internal processes (‘new technology’) designed to facilitate
compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act requirements, the
standards by which financial institutions are to test new
technology; and
‘‘(B) in what instances or under what circumstance and
criteria a financial institution may replace or terminate
legacy technology and processes for any examinable tech-
nology or process without the replacement or termination
being determined an examination deficiency.
‘‘(2) STANDARDS.—The standards described under paragraph
(1) may include—
‘‘(A) an emphasis on using innovative approaches, such
as machine learning, rather than rules-based systems;
‘‘(B) risk-based back-testing of the regime to facilitate
calibration of relevant systems;
‘‘(C) requirements for appropriate data privacy and secu-
rity; and
‘‘(D) a requirement that the algorithms used by the re-
gime be disclosed to the Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network, upon request.
‘‘(3) CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALGORITHMS.—If a financial institu-
tion or any director, officer, employee, or agent of any financial
institution, voluntarily or pursuant to this subsection or any
other authority, discloses the institution’s algorithms to a Gov-
ernment agency, such algorithms and any materials associated
with the creation of such algorithms shall be considered con-
fidential and not subject to public disclosure.’’.
(b) UPDATE OF MANUAL.—The Financial Institutions Examina-
tion Council shall ensure—
(1) that any manual prepared by the Council is updated to
reflect the rulemaking required by the amendment made by
subsection (a); and
(2) that financial institutions are not penalized for the deci-
sions based on such rulemaking to replace or terminate tech-
nology used for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (as de-
fined under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code) or
other anti-money laundering laws.
SEC. 7305. FINCEN STUDY ON USE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) STUDY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Financial Crimes En-
forcement Network (‘‘FinCEN’’) shall carry out a study on—
(A) the status of implementation and internal use of
emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
(‘‘AI’’), digital identity technologies, blockchain tech-
nologies, and other innovative technologies within
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FinCEN;
(B) whether AI, digital identity technologies, blockchain
technologies, and other innovative technologies can be fur-
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ther leveraged to make FinCEN’s data analysis more effi-
cient and effective; and
(C) how FinCEN could better utilize AI, digital identity
technologies, blockchain technologies, and other innovative
technologies to more actively analyze and disseminate the
information it collects and stores to provide investigative
leads to Federal, State, Tribal, and local law enforcement,
and other Federal agencies (collective, ‘‘Agencies’’), and
better support its ongoing investigations when referring a
case to the Agencies.
(2) INCLUSION OF GTO DATA.—The study required under this
subsection shall include data collected through the Geographic
Targeting Orders (‘‘GTO’’) program.
(3) CONSULTATION.—In conducting the study required under
this subsection, FinCEN shall consult with the Directors of the
Innovations Labs established in section 302.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 6-month period begin-
ning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall
issue a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of
the House of Representatives containing—
(1) all findings and determinations made in carrying out the
study required under subsection (a);
(2) with respect to each of subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of
subsection (a)(1), any best practices or significant concerns
identified by the Director, and their applicability to AI, digital
identity technologies, blockchain technologies, and other inno-
vative technologies with respect to United States efforts to
combat money laundering and other forms of illicit finance;
and
(3) any policy recommendations that could facilitate and im-
prove communication and coordination between the private
sector, FinCEN, and Agencies through the implementation of
innovative approaches, in order to meet their Bank Secrecy Act
(as defined under section 5312 of title 31, United States Code)
and anti-money laundering compliance obligations.
SEC. 7306. DISCRETIONARY SURPLUS FUNDS.
The dollar amount specified under section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Fed-
eral Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 289(a)(3)(A)) is reduced by $37,000,000.
2. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE BERGMAN
OF MICHIGAN OR HIS DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
Page 1115, after line 5, insert the following:
SEC. 17ll. FOREIGN STATE COMPUTER INTRUSIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 1605B the following:
‘‘§ 1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state
‘‘A foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the
courts of the United States or of the States in any case not other-
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wise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought
against a foreign state by a national of the United States for per-
sonal injury, harm to reputation, or damage to or loss of property
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resulting from any of the following activities, whether occurring in
the United States or a foreign state:
‘‘(1) Unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization
to a computer located in the United States.
‘‘(2) Unauthorized access to confidential, electronic stored in-
formation located in the United States.
‘‘(3) The transmission of a program, information, code, or
command to a computer located in the United States, which,
as a result of such conduct, causes damage without authoriza-
tion.
‘‘(4) The use, dissemination, or disclosure, without consent, of
any information obtained by means of any activity described in
paragraph (1), (2), or (3).
‘‘(5) The provision of material support or resources for any
activity described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4), including by
an official, employee, or agent of such foreign state.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections for chapter 97
of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the
item relating to section 1605B the following:
‘‘1605C. Computer intrusions by a foreign state.’’.
(c) APPLICATION.—This section and the amendments made by
this section shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
3. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE ESCOBAR
OF TEXAS OR HER DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
At the end of subtitle E of title X, insert the following:
SEC. 10ll. CURTAILING INSURRECTION ACT VIOLATIONS OF INDI-
VIDUALS’ LIBERTIES.
(a) FEDERAL AID FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS.—Section 251 of title
10, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘Whenever’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—
Whenever’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘(b) CERTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.—(1) The President may not in-
voke the authority under this section unless the President and the
Secretary of Defense certify to Congress that the State concerned
is unable or unwilling to suppress an insurrection described in sub-
section (a).
‘‘(2) A certification under paragraph (1) shall include the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(A) A description of the circumstances necessitating the in-
vocation of the authority under this section.
‘‘(B) Demonstrable evidence that the State concerned is un-
able or unwilling to suppress such insurrection, and a legal
justification for resorting to the authority under this section to
so suppress.
‘‘(C) A description of the mission, scope, and duration of use
of members of the armed forces under this section.’’.
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AUTHORITY.—Section 252 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed to read as follows:
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‘‘§ 252. Use of militia and armed forces to enforce Federal
authority
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—Whenever unlawful obstructions, combinations,
or assemblages, or rebellion against the authority of the United
States, make it impracticable to enforce the laws of the United
States in any State by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings,
the President may call into Federal service such of the militia of
any State, and use such of the armed forces, as the President con-
siders necessary to enforce those laws or to suppress the rebellion.
‘‘(b) CERTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.—(1) The President may not in-
voke the authority under this section unless the President and the
Secretary of Defense certify to Congress that the State concerned
is unable or unwilling to suppress an unlawful obstruction, com-
bination, or assemblage, or rebellion against the authority of the
United States described in subsection (a).
‘‘(2) A certification under paragraph (1) shall include the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(A) A description of the circumstances necessitating the in-
vocation of the authority under this section.
‘‘(B) Demonstrable evidence that the State concerned is un-
able or unwilling to suppress such unlawful obstruction, com-
bination, or assemblage, or rebellion against the authority of
the United States, and a legal justification for resorting to the
authority under this section to so suppress.
‘‘(C) A description of the mission, scope, and duration of use
of members of the armed forces under this section.’’.
(c) INTERFERENCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW.—Section 253
of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘The President’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) AUTHOR-
ITY.—(1) The President’’;
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs
(A) and (B), respectively;
(3) by striking ‘‘In any situation covered by clause (1),’’ and
inserting ‘‘(2) In any situation covered by paragraph (1)(A),’’;
and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘(b) CERTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.—(1) The President may not in-
voke the authority under this section unless the President and the
Secretary of Defense certify to Congress that the State concerned
is unable or unwilling to suppress an insurrection, domestic vio-
lence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy, as described in sub-
section (a).
‘‘(2) A certification under paragraph (1) shall include the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(A) A description of the circumstances necessitating the in-
vocation of the authority under this section.
‘‘(B) Demonstrable evidence that the State concerned is un-
able or unwilling to suppress such insurrection, domestic vio-
lence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy, and a legal jus-
tification for resorting to the authority under this section to so
suppress.
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‘‘(C) A description of the mission, scope, and duration of use
of members of the armed forces under this section.’’.
(d) CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 13 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 256. Consultation
‘‘The President, in every possible instance, shall consult with
Congress before invoking the authority under section 251, 252, or
253 of this title.’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the be-
ginning of chapter 13 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘256. Consultation.’’.
(e) RESTRICTION ON DIRECT PARTICIPATION BY MILITARY PER-
SONNEL.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Such chapter is further amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 257. Restriction on direct participation by military per-
sonnel
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—No activity under this chapter shall permit di-
rect participation by a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Ma-
rine Corps, or Space Force in a search, seizure, arrest, or other
similar activity unless participation in such activity by such mem-
ber is otherwise expressly authorized by law.
‘‘(b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
such regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with
subsection (a).
‘‘(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit authority of law enforcement personnel of the
armed forces on Federal military installations’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the be-
ginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the
end the following new item:
‘‘257. Restriction on direct participation by military personnel.’’.
4. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE MCADAMS
OF UTAH OR HIS DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
Add at the end of subtitle B of title XXXI the following new sec-
tion:
SEC. 3121. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS
TEST EXPLOSIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds authorized to be appro-
priated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2021, or authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available
for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2021 and available for obliga-
tion as of the date of the enactment of this Act, may be obligated
or expended to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nu-
clear weapons test that produces any yield.
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in subsection (a) shall be
construed to apply to nuclear stockpile stewardship activities that
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are consistent with the zero-yield standard and other requirements
under law.
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5. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE OMAR OF
MINNESOTA OR HER DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
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following:
SEC. 1213. COMPLETION OF ACCELERATED TRANSITION OF UNITED
STATES COMBAT AND MILITARY AND SECURITY OPER-
ATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF AFGHANISTAN.
(a) IN GENERAL.—It is the policy of the United States that, in co-
ordination with the Government of Afghanistan, North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, and other allies in
Afghanistan, the President shall—
(1) complete the accelerated transition of United States com-
bat operations to the Government of Afghanistan by April 29,
2021;
(2) complete the accelerated transition of all military forces
of the United States, its allies, and coalition partners, includ-
ing all non-diplomatic civilian personnel, security contractors,
trainers, advisors, and supporting services personnel by April
29, 2021; and
(3) implement the US—Taliban agreement of February 29,
2020, in pursuit of a political settlement and reconciliation of
the internal conflict in Afghanistan that includes the Govern-
ment of Afghanistan, all interested parties within Afghanistan,
and the observance and support of representatives of donor
countries active in Afghanistan, regional governments, and
partners, in order to secure a secure and independent Afghani-
stan and regional security and stability.
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) if the President determines that it is necessary to main-
tain United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan to carry out
missions after April 29, 2021, such continued presence and
missions should be authorized by a separate vote of Congress
not later than October 7, 2021; and
(2) the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from
Afghanistan must be accompanied by a long-term peace proc-
ess that is inclusive of all parties to the conflict and sectors of
civil society.
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section may be con-
strued to prohibit or otherwise limit any authority of the President
to—
(1) modify the military strategy, tactics, and operations of
United States Armed Forces as such Armed Forces redeploy
from Afghanistan;
(2) attack al Qaeda forces wherever such forces are located;
(3) provide financial support and equipment to the Govern-
ment of Afghanistan for the training and supply of Afghanistan
military and security forces; or
(4) gather, provide, and share intelligence with United States
allies operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
6. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE JAYAPAL
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OF WASHINGTON OR HER DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
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SEC. 1742. REPEAL OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO UNFUNDED PRIOR-
ITIES.
(a) THE ARMED FORCES AND THE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY.—
Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) Section 222a is repealed.
(2) Section 222b is repealed.
(3) In the table of sections at the beginning of the chapter,
strike the items relating to sections 222a and 222b.
(b) LABORATORY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.—Section
2806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2018 (Public Law 115–91; 10 U.S.C. 222a note) is repealed.
7. AN AMENDMENT TO BE OFFERED BY REPRESENTATIVE DEGETTE
OF COLORADO OR HER DESIGNEE, DEBATABLE FOR 10 MINUTES
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DIVISION E—PUBLIC LANDS
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting
America’s Wilderness Act’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this division
is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I—COLORADO WILDERNESS
Sec. 101. Short title; definition.
Sec. 102. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System in the State of Col-
orado.
Sec. 103. Administrative provisions.
Sec. 104. Water.
Sec. 105. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 106. Department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness
designations in the western united states would have on the readiness
of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation train-
ing.
TITLE II—NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND
WORKING FORESTS
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Definitions.
Subtitle A—Restoration and Economic Development
Sec. 211. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 212. Redwood National and State Parks restoration.
Sec. 213. California Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 214. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 215. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 216. Management plans.
Sec. 217. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
Subtitle B—Recreation
Sec. 221. Horse Mountain Special Management Area.
Sec. 222. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 223. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
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Sec. 224. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 225. Trails study.
Sec. 226. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 227. Partnerships.
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Subtitle C—Conservation
Sec. 231. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 232. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 233. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 234. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 235. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.
Subtitle D—Miscellaneous
Sec. 241. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 242. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 243. Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility facilities and rights-of-way.
TITLE III—CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE PROTECTION
Sec. 301. Short title.
Sec. 302. Definitions.
Sec. 303. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 304. Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness.
Sec. 305. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 306. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Sec. 307. Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness.
Sec. 308. Designation of scenic areas.
Sec. 309. Condor National Scenic Trail.
Sec. 310. Forest service study.
Sec. 311. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities.
Sec. 312. Use by members of Tribes.
TITLE IV—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS
PROTECTION
Sec. 401. Short title.
Sec. 402. Definition of State.
Subtitle A—San Gabriel National Recreation Area
Sec. 411. Purposes.
Sec. 412. Definitions.
Sec. 413. San Gabriel National Recreation Area.
Sec. 414. Management.
Sec. 415. Acquisition of non-Federal land within Recreation Area.
Sec. 416. Water rights; water resource facilities; public roads; utility facilities.
Sec. 417. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Public Advisory Council.
Sec. 418. San Gabriel National Recreation Area Partnership.
Sec. 419. Visitor services and facilities.
Subtitle B—San Gabriel Mountains
Sec. 421. Definitions.
Sec. 422. National monument boundary modification.
Sec. 423. Designation of Wilderness Areas and Additions.
Sec. 424. Administration of Wilderness Areas and Additions.
Sec. 425. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Sec. 426. Water rights.
TITLE V—RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR PRESERVATION
Sec. 501. Short title.
Sec. 502. Boundary adjustment; land acquisition; administration.
TITLE VI—WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS
Sec. 601. Short title.
Sec. 602. Designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas.
Sec. 603. Wild and scenic river designations.
Sec. 604. Existing rights and withdrawal.
Sec. 605. Treaty rights.
TITLE VII—STUDY ON FLOOD RISK MITIGATION
Sec. 701. Study on Flood Risk Mitigation.
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TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 801. Promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers.
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Sec. 802. Fire, insects, and diseases.
Sec. 803. Military activities.
TITLE I—COLORADO WILDERNESS
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This title may be cited as the ‘‘Colorado Wil-
derness Act of 2020’’.
(b) SECRETARY DEFINED.—As used in this title, the term ‘‘Sec-
retary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Ag-
riculture, as appropriate.
SEC. 102. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYS-
TEM IN THE STATE OF COLORADO.
(a) ADDITIONS.—Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of
1993 (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 756; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is
amended by adding at the end the following paragraphs:
‘‘(23) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which com-
prise approximately 316 acres, as generally depicted on a map
titled ‘Maroon Bells Addition Proposed Wilderness’, dated July
20, 2018, which is hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed
to be a part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area
designated by Public Law 88–577.
‘‘(24) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 38,217 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilderness’, dated Octo-
ber 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Redcloud Peak Wil-
derness.
‘‘(25) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Grand
Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, which
comprise approximately 26,734 acres, as generally depicted on
a map titled ‘Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilderness’,
dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Handies
Peak Wilderness.
‘‘(26) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 16,481 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed Wilderness’, dated
November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the McIntyre Hills
Wilderness.
‘‘(27) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which com-
prise approximately 10,282 acres, as generally depicted on a
map titled ‘Grand Hogback Proposed Wilderness’, dated Octo-
ber 16, 2019, which shall be known as the Grand Hogback Wil-
derness.
‘‘(28) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field
Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
proximately 25,624 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘Demaree Canyon Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, 2019,
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which shall be known as the Demaree Canyon Wilderness.
‘‘(29) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field
Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
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proximately 28,279 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘Little Books Cliff Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, 2019,
which shall be known as the Little Bookcliffs Wilderness.
‘‘(30) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which com-
prise approximately 14,886 acres, as generally depicted on a
map titled ‘Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness’,
dated January 29, 2020, which shall be known as the Bull
Gulch Wilderness.
‘‘(31) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which com-
prise approximately 12,016 acres, as generally depicted on a
map titled ‘Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilderness
Areas’, dated January 29, 2020, which shall be known as the
Castle Peak Wilderness.’’.
(b) FURTHER ADDITIONS.—The following lands in the State of Col-
orado administered by the Bureau of Land Management or the
United States Forest Service are hereby designated as wilderness
and, therefore, as components of the National Wilderness Preserva-
tion System:
(1) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or located in
the White River National Forest, which comprise approxi-
mately 19,240 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘As-
signation Ridge Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 12,
2019, which shall be known as the Assignation Ridge Wilder-
ness.
(2) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and
San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately
23,116 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Badger
Creek Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which
shall be known as the Badger Creek Wilderness.
(3) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and
San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately
35,251 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Beaver
Creek Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which
shall be known as the Beaver Creek Wilderness.
(4) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management or the Bureau of Reclama-
tion or located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests,
which comprise approximately 32,884 acres, as generally de-
picted on a map titled ‘‘Grape Creek Proposed Wilderness’’,
dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Grape
Creek Wilderness.
(5) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
proximately 13,351 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘‘North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated
October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the North Bangs
Canyon Wilderness.
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(6) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
proximately 5,144 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
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‘‘North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated
October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the South Bangs
Canyon Wilderness.
(7) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
proximately 26,624 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘‘Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9,
2019, which shall be known as The Palisade Wilderness.
(8) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the
Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests,
which comprise approximately 19,776 acres, as generally de-
picted on a map titled ‘‘Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilder-
ness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the
Unaweep Wilderness.
(9) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junction Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management and Uncompaghre
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the
Manti-LaSal National Forest, which comprise approximately
37,637 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Sewemup
Mesa Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which
shall be known as the Sewemup Mesa Wilderness.
(10) Certain lands managed by the Kremmling Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 31 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Platte
River Addition Proposed Wilderness’’, dated July 20, 2018, and
which are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be
part of the Platte River Wilderness designated by Public Law
98–550.
(11) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise ap-
proximately 17,587 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘‘Roubideau Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019,
which shall be known as the Roubideau Wilderness.
(12) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre Field Of-
fice of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the
Grand Mesa, Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests,
which comprise approximately 12,102 acres, as generally de-
picted on a map titled ‘‘Norwood Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’,
dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Norwood
Canyon Wilderness.
(13) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 24,475 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Pa-
poose & Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated Janu-
ary 29, 2020, which shall be known as the Cross Canyon Wil-
derness.
(14) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 21,220 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘‘McKenna Peak Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 16, 2019,
which shall be known as the McKenna Peak Wilderness.
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(15) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 14,270 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
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‘‘Weber-Menefee Mountain Proposed Wilderness’’, dated Octo-
ber 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Weber-Menefee
Mountain Wilderness.
(16) Certain lands managed by the Uncompahgre and Tres
Rios Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management or the
Bureau of Reclamation, which comprise approximately 33,351
acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Dolores River
Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which
shall be known as the Dolores River Canyon Wilderness.
(17) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management or located in the Pike and
San Isabel National Forests, which comprise approximately
17,922 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Browns
Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which
shall be known as the Browns Canyon Wilderness.
(18) Certain lands managed by the San Luis Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 10,527 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘San
Luis Hills Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019 which
shall be known as the San Luis Hills Wilderness.
(19) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management, which comprise approxi-
mately 23,559 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled
‘‘Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed Wilderness’’,
dated November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Table
Mountain Wilderness.
(20) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management or located in the San Juan
National Forest, which comprise approximately 10,844 acres,
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘North & South Pon-
derosa Gorge Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated January 31,
2020, which shall be known as the North Ponderosa Gorge Wil-
derness.
(21) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management or located in the San Juan
National Forest, which comprise approximately 12,393 acres,
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘North & South Pon-
derosa Gorge Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated January 31,
2020 which shall be known as the South Ponderosa Gorge Wil-
derness.
(22) Certain lands managed by the Little Snake Field Office
of the Bureau of Land Management which comprise approxi-
mately 33,168 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Di-
amond Breaks Proposed Wilderness’’, and dated January 31,
2020 which shall be known as the Diamond Breaks Wilder-
ness.
(23) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office of
the Bureau of Land Management which comprises approxi-
mately 4,782 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled
‘‘Papoose & Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness’ ’’’, and dated
January 29, 2020 which shall be known as the Papoose Canyon
Wilderness.
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(c) WEST ELK ADDITION.—Certain lands in the State of Colorado
administered by the Gunnison Field Office of the Bureau of Land
Management, the United States National Park Service, and the
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Bureau of Reclamation, which comprise approximately 6,695 acres,
as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘West Elk Addition Proposed
Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019, are hereby designated as wil-
derness and, therefore, as components of the National Wilderness
Preservation System and are hereby incorporated in and shall be
deemed to be a part of the West Elk Wilderness designated by Pub-
lic Law 88–577. The boundary adjacent to Blue Mesa Reservoir
shall be 50 feet landward from the water’s edge, and shall change
according to the water level.
(d) BLUE MESA RESERVOIR.—If the Bureau of Reclamation deter-
mines that lands within the West Elk Wilderness Addition are nec-
essary for future expansion of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Sec-
retary shall by publication of a revised boundary description in the
Federal Register revise the boundary of the West Elk Wilderness
Addition.
(e) MAPS AND DESCRIPTIONS.—As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of the Act, the Secretary shall file a map and
a boundary description of each area designated as wilderness by
this section with the Committee on Natural Resources of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate. Each map and boundary description shall
have the same force and effect as if included in this title, except
that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in
the map or boundary description. The maps and boundary descrip-
tions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Of-
fice of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, Depart-
ment of the Interior, and in the Office of the Chief of the Forest
Service, Department of Agriculture, as appropriate.
(f) STATE AND PRIVATE LANDS.—Lands within the exterior bound-
aries of any wilderness area designated under this section that are
owned by a private entity or by the State of Colorado, including
lands administered by the Colorado State Land Board, shall be in-
cluded within such wilderness area if such lands are acquired by
the United States. Such lands may be acquired by the United
States only as provided in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).
SEC. 103. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, lands des-
ignated as wilderness by this title shall be managed by the Sec-
retary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) and this title, except that, with respect to any wilderness
areas designated by this title, any reference in the Wilderness Act
to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be
a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) GRAZING.—Grazing of livestock in wilderness areas des-
ignated by this title shall be administered in accordance with the
provisions of section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1133(d)(4)), as further interpreted by section 108 of Public Law 96–
560, and the guidelines set forth in appendix A of House Report
101–405 of the 101st Congress.
(c) STATE JURISDICTION.—As provided in section 4(d)(7) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title shall be
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construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the
State of Colorado with respect to wildlife and fish in Colorado.
(d) BUFFER ZONES.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title creates a protective
perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as wilder-
ness by this title.
(2) ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE WILDERNESS.—The fact that an activ-
ity or use on land outside the areas designated as wilderness
by this title can be seen or heard within the wilderness shall
not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the
wilderness.
(e) MILITARY HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS AND OPERATIONS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title restricts or pre-
cludes—
(A) low-level overflights of military helicopters over the
areas designated as wilderness by this title, including mili-
tary overflights that can be seen or heard within any wil-
derness area;
(B) military flight testing and evaluation;
(C) the designation or creation of new units of special
use airspace, or the establishment of military flight train-
ing routes over any wilderness area; or
(D) helicopter operations at designated landing zones
within the potential wilderness areas established by sub-
section (i)(1).
(2) AERIAL NAVIGATION TRAINING EXERCISES.—The Colorado
Army National Guard, through the High-Altitude Army Na-
tional Guard Aviation Training Site, may conduct aerial navi-
gation training maneuver exercises over, and associated oper-
ations within, the potential wilderness areas designated by this
title—
(A) in a manner and degree consistent with the memo-
randum of understanding dated August 4, 1987, entered
into among the Colorado Army National Guard, the Bu-
reau of Land Management, and the Forest Service; or
(B) in a manner consistent with any subsequent memo-
randum of understanding entered into among the Colorado
Army National Guard, the Bureau of Land Management,
and the Forest Service.
(f) RUNNING EVENTS.—The Secretary may continue to authorize
competitive running events currently permitted in the Redcloud
Peak Wilderness Area and Handies Peak Wilderness Area in a
manner compatible with the preservation of such areas as wilder-
ness.
(g) LAND TRADES.—If the Secretary trades privately owned land
within the perimeter of the Redcloud Peak Wilderness Area or the
Handies Peak Wilderness Area in exchange for Federal land, then
such Federal land shall be located in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
(h) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this title prohibits rec-
reational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas, such as
the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including
any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of
this Act—
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and
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(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary.
(i) POTENTIAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The following lands are designated as po-
tential wilderness areas:
(A) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which
comprise approximately 7,376 acres, as generally depicted
on a map titled ‘‘Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness’’
and dated October 16, 2019, which, upon designation as
wilderness under paragraph (2), shall be known as the Pis-
gah East Wilderness.
(B) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, which
comprise approximately 6,828 acres, as generally depicted
on a map titled ‘‘Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness’’
and dated October 16, 2019, which, upon designation as
wilderness under paragraph (2), shall be known as the Pis-
gah West Wilderness.
(C) Certain lands managed by the Colorado River Valley
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management or located
in the White River National Forest, which comprise ap-
proximately 16,101 acres, as generally depicted on a map
titled ‘‘Flat Tops Proposed Wilderness Addition’’, dated Oc-
tober 9, 2019, and which, upon designation as wilderness
under paragraph (2), shall be incorporated in and shall be
deemed to be a part of the Flat Tops Wilderness des-
ignated by Public Law 94–146.
(2) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS.—Lands designated as a po-
tential wilderness area by subparagraphs (A) through (C) of
paragraph (1) shall be designated as wilderness on the date on
which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice
that all nonconforming uses of those lands authorized by sub-
section (e) in the potential wilderness area that would be in
violation of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) have
ceased. Such publication in the Federal Register and designa-
tion as wilderness shall occur for the potential wilderness area
as the nonconforming uses cease in that potential wilderness
area and designation as wilderness is not dependent on ces-
sation of nonconforming uses in the other potential wilderness
area.
(3) MANAGEMENT.—Except for activities provided for under
subsection (e), lands designated as a potential wilderness area
by paragraph (1) shall be managed by the Secretary in accord-
ance with the Wilderness Act as wilderness pending the des-
ignation of such lands as wilderness under this subsection.
SEC. 104. WATER.
(a) EFFECT ON WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in this title—
(1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of
enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in
water;
(2) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water
right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, includ-
ing any water right held by the United States;
(3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the
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date of enactment of this Act;
(4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved Federal water
rights; and
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(5) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction
of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United
States in the State of Colorado on or before the date of the en-
actment of this Act.
(b) MIDSTREAM AREAS.—
(1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this subsection is to protect for
the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations—
(A) the unique and nationally important values of areas
designated as wilderness by section 102(b) (including the
geological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, nat-
ural, scientific, recreational, environmental, biological, wil-
derness, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and sce-
nic resources of the public land); and
(B) the water resources of area streams, based on sea-
sonally available flows, that are necessary to support
aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial species and communities.
(2) WILDERNESS WATER RIGHTS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ensure that any
water rights within the wilderness designated by section
102(b) required to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness
are secured in accordance with subparagraphs (B) through
(G).
(B) STATE LAW.—
(i) PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS.—Any water rights
for which the Secretary pursues adjudication shall be
appropriated, adjudicated, changed, and administered
in accordance with the procedural requirements and
priority system of State law.
(ii) ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER RIGHTS.—
(I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub-
clause (II), the purposes and other substantive
characteristics of the water rights pursued under
this paragraph shall be established in accordance
with State law.
(II) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subclause (I)
and in accordance with this title, the Secretary
may appropriate and seek adjudication of water
rights to maintain surface water levels and
stream flows on and across the wilderness des-
ignated by section 102(b) to fulfill the purposes of
such wilderness.
(C) DEADLINE.—The Secretary shall promptly, but not
earlier than January 1, 2021, appropriate the water rights
required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness des-
ignated by section 102(b).
(D) REQUIRED DETERMINATION.—The Secretary shall not
pursue adjudication for any instream flow water rights un-
less the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to sub-
paragraph (E)(ii) or (F).
(E) COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall not pursue ad-
judication of any Federal instream flow water rights
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established under this paragraph if—
(I) the Secretary determines, upon adjudication
of the water rights by the Colorado Water Con-
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servation Board, that the Board holds water
rights sufficient in priority, amount, and timing to
fulfill the purposes of this subsection; and
(II) the Secretary has entered into a perpetual
agreement with the Colorado Water Conservation
Board to ensure full exercise, protection, and en-
forcement of the State water rights within the wil-
derness to reliably fulfill the purposes of this sub-
section.
(ii) ADJUDICATION.—If the Secretary determines that
the provisions of clause (i) have not been met, the Sec-
retary shall adjudicate and exercise any Federal water
rights required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness
in accordance with this paragraph.
(F) INSUFFICIENT WATER RIGHTS.—If the Colorado Water
Conservation Board modifies the instream flow water
rights obtained under subparagraph (E) to such a degree
that the Secretary determines that water rights held by
the State are insufficient to fulfill the purposes of this
title, the Secretary shall adjudicate and exercise Federal
water rights required to fulfill the purposes of this title in
accordance with subparagraph (B).
(G) FAILURE TO COMPLY.—The Secretary shall promptly
act to exercise and enforce the water rights described in
subparagraph (E) if the Secretary determines that—
(i) the State is not exercising its water rights con-
sistent with subparagraph (E)(i)(I); or
(ii) the agreement described in subparagraph
(E)(i)(II) is not fulfilled or complied with sufficiently to
fulfill the purposes of this title.
(3) WATER RESOURCE FACILITY.—Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, beginning on the date of enactment of this
title, neither the President nor any other officer, employee, or
agent of the United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or
issue a license or permit for development of any new irrigation
and pumping facility, reservoir, water conservation work, aque-
duct, canal, ditch, pipeline, well, hydropower project, trans-
mission, other ancillary facility, or other water, diversion, stor-
age, or carriage structure in the wilderness designated by sec-
tion 102(b).
(c) ACCESS AND OPERATION.—
(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this subsection, the term ‘‘water
resource facility’’ means irrigation and pumping facilities, res-
ervoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches,
pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, transmission and other
ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, storage, and car-
riage structures.
(2) ACCESS TO WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.—Subject to the
provisions of this subsection, the Secretary shall allow reason-
able access to water resource facilities in existence on the date
of enactment of this Act within the areas described in sections
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102(b) and 102(c), including motorized access where necessary
and customarily employed on routes existing as of the date of
enactment of this Act.
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(3) ACCESS ROUTES.—Existing access routes within such
areas customarily employed as of the date of enactment of this
Act may be used, maintained, repaired, and replaced to the ex-
tent necessary to maintain their present function, design, and
serviceable operation, so long as such activities have no in-
creased adverse impacts on the resources and values of the
areas described in sections 102(b) and 102(c) than existed as
of the date of enactment of this Act.
(4) USE OF WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.—Subject to the pro-
visions of this subsection and subsection (a)(4), the Secretary
shall allow water resource facilities existing on the date of en-
actment of this Act within areas described in sections 102(b)
and 102(c) to be used, operated, maintained, repaired, and re-
placed to the extent necessary for the continued exercise, in ac-
cordance with Colorado State law, of vested water rights adju-
dicated for use in connection with such facilities by a court of
competent jurisdiction prior to the date of enactment of this
Act. The impact of an existing facility on the water resources
and values of the area shall not be increased as a result of
changes in the adjudicated type of use of such facility as of the
date of enactment of this Act.
(5) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.—Water resource facilities,
and access routes serving such facilities, existing within the
areas described in sections 102(b) and 102(c) on the date of en-
actment of this Act shall be maintained and repaired when and
to the extent necessary to prevent increased adverse impacts
on the resources and values of the areas described in sections
102(b) and 102(c).
SEC. 105. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that military aviation training on Fed-
eral public lands in Colorado, including the training conducted at
the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, is
critical to the national security of the United States and the readi-
ness of the Armed Forces.
SEC. 106. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON IMPACTS THAT THE
EXPANSION OF WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS IN THE
WESTERN UNITED STATES WOULD HAVE ON THE READI-
NESS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES
WITH RESPECT TO AVIATION TRAINING.
(a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
study on the impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations
in the Western United States would have on the readiness of the
Armed Forces of the United States with respect to aviation train-
ing.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a re-
port on the study required under subsection (a).
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TITLE II—NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
WILDERNESS, RECREATION, AND
WORKING FORESTS
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Northwest California Wilderness,
Recreation, and Working Forests Act’’.
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means—
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State of California.
Subtitle A—Restoration and Economic
Development
SEC. 211. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(1) COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED.—The term ‘‘collaboratively
developed’’ means projects that are developed and implemented
through a collaborative process that—
(A) includes—
(i) appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies;
and
(ii) multiple interested persons representing diverse
interests; and
(B) is transparent and nonexclusive.
(2) PLANTATION.—The term ‘‘plantation’’ means a forested
area that has been artificially established by planting or seed-
ing.
(3) RESTORATION.—The term ‘‘restoration’’ means the process
of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been de-
graded, damaged, or destroyed by establishing the composition,
structure, pattern, and ecological processes necessary to facili-
tate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience,
and health under current and future conditions.
(4) RESTORATION AREA.—The term ‘‘restoration area’’ means
the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, estab-
lished by subsection (b).
(5) SHADED FUEL BREAK.—The term ‘‘shaded fuel break’’
means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all
project-generated slash and that retains: adequate canopy
cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory fol-
lowing treatment; the longest lived trees that provide the most
shade over the longest period of time; the healthiest and most
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vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in
plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations; and
all mature hardwoods, when practicable.
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(6) STEWARDSHIP CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘stewardship con-
tract’’ means an agreement or contract entered into under sec-
tion 604 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16
U.S.C. 6591c).
(7) WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE.—The term ‘‘wildland-urban
interface’’ has the meaning given the term by section 101 of
the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511).
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing rights, there is es-
tablished the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, com-
prising approximately 729,089 acres of Federal land administered
by the Forest Service and approximately 1,280 acres of Federal
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity-Mad River
Restoration Area—Proposed’’ and dated July 3, 2018, to be known
as the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the restoration area are to—
(1) establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient forest struc-
tures containing late successional forest structure character-
ized by large trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically
appropriate;
(2) protect late successional reserves;
(3) enhance the restoration of Federal lands within the res-
toration area;
(4) reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities with-
in the restoration area;
(5) protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fish-
eries;
(6) protect the quality of water within the restoration area;
and
(7) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, natural,
cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.
(d) MANAGEMENT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage the restoration
area—
(A) in a manner consistent with the purposes described
in subsection (c);
(B) in a manner that—
(i) in the case of the Forest Service, prioritizes res-
toration of the restoration area over other non-
emergency vegetation management projects on the
portions of the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National
Forests in Humboldt and Trinity Counties; and
(ii) in the case of the United States Fish and Wild-
life Service, establishes with the Forest Service an
agreement for cooperation to ensure timely completion
of consultation required by section 7 of the Endan-
gered Species Act (15 U.S.C. 1536) on restoration
projects within the restoration area and agreement to
maintain and exchange information on planning
schedules and priorities on a regular basis;
(C) in accordance with—
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(i) the laws (including regulations) and rules appli-
cable to the National Forest System for land managed
by the Forest Service;
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(ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management;
(iii) this title; and
(iv) any other applicable law (including regulations);
and
(D) in a manner consistent with congressional intent
that consultation for restoration projects within the res-
toration area is completed in a timely and efficient man-
ner.
(2) CONFLICT OF LAWS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The establishment of the restoration
area shall not change the management status of any land
or water that is designated wilderness or as a wild and
scenic river, including lands and waters designated by this
title.
(B) RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT.—If there is a conflict be-
tween the laws applicable to the areas described in sub-
paragraph (A) and this section, the more restrictive provi-
sion shall control.
(3) USES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall only allow uses of
the restoration area that the Secretary determines would
further the purposes described in subsection (c).
(B) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall prioritize restoration
activities within the restoration area.
(C) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section shall limit the
Secretary’s ability to plan, approve, or prioritize activities
outside of the restoration area.
(4) WILDLAND FIRE.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section prohibits the
Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and
local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland
fire operations in the restoration area, consistent with the
purposes of this section.
(B) PRIORITY.—The Secretary may use prescribed burn-
ing and managed wildland fire to the fullest extent prac-
ticable to achieve the purposes of this section.
(5) ROAD DECOMMISSIONING.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—To the extent practicable, the Sec-
retary shall decommission unneeded National Forest Sys-
tem roads identified for decommissioning and unauthor-
ized roads identified for decommissioning within the res-
toration area—
(i) subject to appropriations;
(ii) consistent with the analysis required by subparts
A and B of part 212 of title 36, Code of Federal Regu-
lations; and
(iii) in accordance with existing law.
(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In making determina-
tions regarding road decommissioning under subparagraph
(A), the Secretary shall consult with—
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(i) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental
entities; and
(ii) members of the public.
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(C) DEFINITION.—As used in subparagraph (A), the term
‘‘decommission’’ means—
(i) to reestablish vegetation on a road; and
(ii) to restore any natural drainage, watershed func-
tion, or other ecological processes that are disrupted or
adversely impacted by the road by removing or
hydrologically disconnecting the road prism.
(6) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraphs (B), (C), and
(D), the Secretary may conduct vegetation management
projects in the restoration area only where necessary to—
(i) maintain or restore the characteristics of eco-
system composition and structure;
(ii) reduce wildfire risk to communities by promoting
forests that are fire resilient;
(iii) improve the habitat of threatened, endangered,
or sensitive species;
(iv) protect or improve water quality; or
(v) enhance the restoration of lands within the res-
toration area.
(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—
(i) SHADED FUEL BREAKS.—In carrying out subpara-
graph (A), the Secretary shall prioritize, as prac-
ticable, the establishment of a network of shaded fuel
breaks within—
(I) the portions of the wildland-urban interface
that are within 150 feet from private property
contiguous to Federal land;
(II) 150 feet from any road that is open to mo-
torized vehicles as of the date of enactment of this
Act—
(aa) except that, where topography or other
conditions require, the Secretary may estab-
lish shaded fuel breaks up to 275 feet from a
road so long as the combined total width of
the shaded fuel breaks for both sides of the
road does not exceed 300 feet; and
(bb) provided that the Secretary shall in-
clude vegetation treatments within a min-
imum of 25 feet of the road where practicable,
feasible, and appropriate as part of any
shaded fuel break; or
(III) 150 feet of any plantation.
(ii) PLANTATIONS; RIPARIAN RESERVES.—The Sec-
retary may undertake vegetation management
projects—
(I) in areas within the restoration area in which
fish and wildlife habitat is significantly com-
promised as a result of past management prac-
tices (including plantations); and
(II) within designated riparian reserves only
where necessary to maintain the integrity of fuel
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breaks and to enhance fire resilience.
(C) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall carry out vegeta-
tion management projects within the restoration area—
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(i) in accordance with—
(I) this section; and
(II) existing law (including regulations);
(ii) after providing an opportunity for public com-
ment; and
(iii) subject to appropriations.
(D) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Secretary shall use
the best available science in planning and implementing
vegetation management projects within the restoration
area.
(7) GRAZING.—
(A) EXISTING GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the
restoration area, where established before the date of en-
actment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue—
(i) subject to—
(I) such reasonable regulations, policies, and
practices as the Secretary considers necessary;
and
(II) applicable law (including regulations); and
(ii) in a manner consistent with the purposes de-
scribed in subsection (c).
(B) TARGETED NEW GRAZING.—The Secretary may issue
annual targeted grazing permits for the grazing of live-
stock in the restoration area, where not established before
the date of the enactment of this Act, to control noxious
weeds, aid in the control of wildfire within the wildland-
urban interface, or to provide other ecological benefits sub-
ject to—
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and prac-
tices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(ii) a manner consistent with the purposes described
in subsection (c).
(C) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Secretary shall use
the best available science when determining whether to
issue targeted grazing permits within the restoration area.
(e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, the restora-
tion area is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the
public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geo-
thermal leasing or mineral materials.
(f) USE OF STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS.—To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall—
(1) use stewardship contracts to implement this section; and
(2) use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for
restoration and other activities within the restoration area
which shall include staff and administrative costs to support
timely consultation activities for restoration projects.
(g) COLLABORATION.—In developing and implementing restora-
tion projects in the restoration area, the Secretary shall consult
with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area.
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(h) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.—A collaboratively developed res-
toration project within the restoration area may be carried out in
accordance with the provisions for hazardous fuel reduction
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projects set forth in sections 214, 215, and 216 of the Healthy For-
ests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514–6516), as applicable.
(i) MULTIPARTY MONITORING.—The Secretary of Agriculture
shall—
(1) in collaboration with the Secretary of the Interior and in-
terested persons, use a multiparty monitoring, evaluation, and
accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecologi-
cal, social, and economic effects of restoration projects within
the restoration area; and
(2) incorporate the monitoring results into the management
of the restoration area.
(j) FUNDING.—The Secretary shall use all existing authorities to
secure as much funding as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the
restoration area.
(k) FOREST RESIDUES UTILIZATION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with applicable law, includ-
ing regulations, and this section, the Secretary may utilize for-
est residues from restoration projects, including shaded fuel
breaks, in the restoration area for research and development
of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration.
(2) PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Sec-
retary may enter into partnerships with universities, non-
governmental organizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal,
State, and local governmental agencies.
SEC. 212. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS RESTORATION.
(a) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of the Interior is
authorized to undertake initiatives to restore degraded redwood
forest ecosystems in Redwood National and State Parks in partner-
ship with the State of California, local agencies, and nongovern-
mental organizations.
(b) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out any initiative authorized by
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall comply with all
applicable law.
SEC. 213. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(1) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ means the Cali-
fornia Public Lands Remediation Partnership, established by
subsection (b).
(2) PRIORITY LANDS.—The term ‘‘priority lands’’ means Fed-
eral land within the State that is determined by the partner-
ship to be a high priority for remediation.
(3) REMEDIATION.—The term ‘‘remediation’’ means to facili-
tate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded,
damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or an-
other illegal activity. Remediation includes but is not limited
to removal of trash, debris, and other material, and estab-
lishing the composition, structure, pattern, and ecological proc-
esses necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem
sustainability, resilience, and health under current and future
conditions.
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(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a California
Public Lands Remediation Partnership.
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are to—
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(1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, Tribal, and
local authorities, and the private sector, in the remediation of
priority lands in the State affected by illegal marijuana cul-
tivation or other illegal activities; and
(2) use the resources and expertise of each agency, authority,
or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority
lands in the State.
(d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership shall include
the following:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee of the Sec-
retary of Agriculture to represent the Forest Service.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, to represent the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National
Park Service.
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Pol-
icy, or a designee of the Director.
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency, or
a designee of the Secretary, to represent the California Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife.
(5) A designee of the California State Water Resources Con-
trol Board.
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ Association.
(7) One member to represent federally recognized Indian
Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8) One member to represent nongovernmental organizations
with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(9) One member to represent local governmental interests, to
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(10) A law enforcement official from each of the following:
(A) The Department of the Interior.
(B) The Department of Agriculture.
(11) A scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods
needed for remediation efforts, to be appointed by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture.
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counter Drug Pro-
gram.
(e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes of this section, the partner-
ship shall—
(1) identify priority lands for remediation in the State;
(2) secure resources from Federal and non-Federal sources to
apply to remediation of priority lands in the State;
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local agen-
cies, and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out reme-
diation of priority lands in the State;
(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and so-
lutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activi-
ties on priority lands in the State;
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and the public in remediation
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efforts, to the extent practicable; and
(6) take any other administrative or advisory actions as nec-
essary to address remediation of priority lands in the State.
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(f) AUTHORITIES.—To implement this section, the partnership
may, subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of Agriculture—
(1) make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the
State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide grants
or technical assistance to, the State, political subdivisions of
the State, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other
interested parties;
(3) hire and compensate staff;
(4) obtain funds or services from any source, including Fed-
eral and non-Federal funds, and funds and services provided
under any other Federal law or program;
(5) contract for goods or services; and
(6) support activities of partners and any other activities
that further the purposes of this section.
(g) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall establish such rules and
procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(h) LOCAL HIRING.—The partnership shall, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable and in accordance with existing law, give pref-
erence to local entities and persons when carrying out this section.
(i) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members of the partner-
ship shall serve without pay.
(j) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRI-
CULTURE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene
the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.
(2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary of
Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may provide technical
and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable
basis, as determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the part-
nership or any members of the partnership to carry out this
title.
(3) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of Agriculture
and Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agree-
ments with the partnership, any members of the partnership,
or other public or private entities to provide technical, finan-
cial, or other assistance to carry out this title.
SEC. 214. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through
the Chief of the Forest Service, may establish, in cooperation with
any other public or private entities that the Secretary may deter-
mine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Weaverville, California—
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the Whiskeytown-
Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure that the visitor
center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret the
scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, rec-
reational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of the
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and other
nearby Federal lands.
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of Agriculture
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may, in a manner consistent with this title, enter into cooperative
agreements with the State and any other appropriate institutions
and organizations to carry out the purposes of this section.
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SEC. 215. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of
the Interior, acting jointly or separately, may establish, in coopera-
tion with any other public or private entities that the Secretaries
determine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Del Norte County,
California—
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood National
and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area,
and other nearby Federal lands.
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries shall ensure that the visitor
center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to interpret the
scenic, biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, rec-
reational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of Redwood
National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation
Area, and other nearby Federal lands.
SEC. 216. MANAGEMENT PLANS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—In revising the land and resource management
plan for the Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino
National Forests, the Secretary shall—
(1) consider the purposes of the South Fork Trinity-Mad
River Restoration Area established by section 211; and
(2) include or update the fire management plan for the wil-
derness areas and wilderness additions established by this
title.
(b) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the revisions required by sub-
section (a), the Secretary shall—
(1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance
with—
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal
Wildland Fire Management Policy dated February 13,
2009, including any amendments to that guidance; and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) ensure that a fire management plan—
(A) considers how prescribed or managed fire can be
used to achieve ecological management objectives of wil-
derness and other natural or primitive areas; and
(B) in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section
231, provides consistent direction regarding fire manage-
ment to the entire wilderness area, including the addition;
(3) consult with—
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental en-
tities; and
(B) members of the public; and
(4) comply with applicable laws (including regulations).
SEC. 217. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT ACCOM-
MODATIONS.
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with
interested Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities, and private and
nonprofit organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasi-
bility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations
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near Redwood National and State Parks on—
(1) Federal land at the northern boundary or on land within
20 miles of the northern boundary; and
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(2) Federal land at the southern boundary or on land within
20 miles of the southern boundary.
(b) PARTNERSHIPS.—
(1) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—If the study conducted under
subsection (a) determines that establishing the described ac-
commodations is suitable and feasible, the Secretary may enter
into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organiza-
tions for the development, operation, and maintenance of over-
night accommodations.
(2) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into under para-
graph (1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization.
(3) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter agreements
under paragraph (1) in accordance with existing law.
(4) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection—
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary
to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary; or
(B) amends or modifies the application of any existing
law (including regulations) applicable to land under the ju-
risdiction of the Secretary.
Subtitle B—Recreation
SEC. 221. HORSE MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing rights, there is es-
tablished the Horse Mountain Special Management Area (referred
to in this section as the ‘‘special management area’’) comprising ap-
proximately 7,399 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest
Service in Humboldt County, California, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Horse Mountain Special Management Area—Pro-
posed’’ and dated April 13, 2017.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purpose of the special management area is
to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special man-
agement area while conserving the plants, wildlife, and other nat-
ural resource values of the area.
(c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date of en-
actment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the special management area.
(2) CONSULTATION.—In developing the management plan re-
quired under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with—
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental en-
tities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—The management plan re-
quired under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use
within the special management area does not cause significant
adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special man-
agement area.
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(d) MANAGEMENT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage the special
management area—
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(A) in furtherance of the purposes described in sub-
section (b); and
(B) in accordance with—
(i) the laws (including regulations) generally applica-
ble to the National Forest System;
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) RECREATION.—The Secretary shall continue to authorize,
maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special man-
agement area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking,
hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, raft-
ing, mountain biking, and motorized recreation on authorized
routes, and other recreational activities, so long as such rec-
reational use is consistent with the purposes of the special
management area, this section, other applicable law (including
regulations), and applicable management plans.
(3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the use of motorized vehicles in the special manage-
ment area shall be permitted only on roads and trails des-
ignated for the use of motorized vehicles.
(B) USE OF SNOWMOBILES.—The winter use of snowmo-
biles shall be allowed in the special management area—
(i) during periods of adequate snow coverage during
the winter season; and
(ii) subject to any terms and conditions determined
to be necessary by the Secretary.
(4) NEW TRAILS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may construct new
trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within the
special management area in accordance with—
(i) the laws (including regulations) generally applica-
ble to the National Forest System;
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including regulations).
(B) PRIORITY.—In establishing new trails within the spe-
cial management area, the Secretary shall—
(i) prioritize the establishment of loops that provide
high-quality, diverse recreational experiences; and
(ii) consult with members of the public.
(e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, the special
management area is withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public
land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and geo-
thermal leasing.
SEC. 222. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in coopera-
tion with the Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to the
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Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representa-
tives and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a
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nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail that follows
the route described in paragraph (2).
(2) ROUTE.—The trail described in paragraph (1) shall extend
from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National For-
est to Crescent City, California, by roughly following the route
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Bigfoot National
Recreation Trail—Proposed’’ and dated July 25, 2018.
(3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In completing the study re-
quired by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall con-
sult with—
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local
agencies;
(B) private landowners;
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) members of the public.
(b) DESIGNATION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon a determination that the Bigfoot Na-
tional Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements
for a National Recreation Trail in section 1243 of title 16,
United States Code, the Secretary of Agriculture shall des-
ignate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail in accordance
with—
(A) the National Trails System Act (Public Law 90–543);
(B) this title; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—Upon designation by the Secretary of
Agriculture, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to
in this section as the ‘‘trail’’) shall be administered by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, in consultation with—
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agen-
cies;
(B) private landowners; and
(C) other interested organizations.
(3) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—No portions of the trail may be located
on non-Federal land without the written consent of the
landowner.
(B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall not
acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside
the exterior boundary of any federally managed area with-
out the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the
land.
(C) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section—
(i) requires any private property owner to allow pub-
lic access (including Federal, State, or local govern-
ment access) to private property; or
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local
law with respect to public access to or use of private
land.
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying out this section, the
Secretary of Agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements
with State, Tribal, and local government entities and private enti-
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ties to complete needed trail construction, reconstruction, realign-
ment, maintenance, or education projects related to the Bigfoot Na-
tional Recreation Trail.
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(d) MAP.—
(1) MAP REQUIRED.—Upon designation of the Bigfoot Na-
tional Recreation Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall pre-
pare a map of the trail.
(2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map referred to in paragraph
(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the ap-
propriate offices of the Forest Service.
SEC. 223. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.
(a) DESIGNATION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with paragraph (2), the Sec-
retary of Agriculture after an opportunity for public comment,
shall designate a trail (which may include a system of trails)—
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bicycles,
or both; and
(B) to be known as the Elk Camp Ridge Recreation
Trail.
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In designating the Elk Camp Ridge
Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the ‘‘trail’’), the
Secretary shall only include trails that are—
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act, authorized
for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bikes, or both;
and
(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest Serv-
ice in Del Norte County.
(3) MAP.—A map that depicts the trail shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the
Forest Service.
(b) MANAGEMENT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage the trail—
(A) in accordance with applicable laws (including regula-
tions);
(B) to ensure the safety of citizens who use the trail; and
(C) in a manner by which to minimize any damage to
sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(2) MONITORING; EVALUATION.—To minimize the impacts of
the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources,
the Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-
highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on—
(A) the trail;
(B) land located in proximity to the trail; and
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation with the State
and Del Norte County, and subject to paragraph (4), may tem-
porarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if
the Secretary determines that—
(A) the trail is having an adverse impact on—
(i) wildlife habitats;
(ii) natural resources;
(iii) cultural resources; or
(iv) traditional uses;
(B) the trail threatens public safety; or
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(C) closure of the trail is necessary—
(i) to repair damage to the trail; or
(ii) to repair resource damage.
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(4) REROUTING.—Any portion of the trail that is temporarily
closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be perma-
nently rerouted along any road or trail—
(A) that is—
(i) in existence as of the date of the closure of the
portion of the trail;
(ii) located on public land; and
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use; and
(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the por-
tion of the trail would not significantly increase or de-
crease the length of the trail.
(5) NOTICE OF AVAILABLE ROUTES.—The Secretary shall en-
sure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice re-
lating to the availability of trail routes through—
(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the trail;
and
(B) the distribution of maps, safety education materials,
and other information that the Secretary concerned deter-
mines to be appropriate.
(c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the ownership, man-
agement, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (includ-
ing any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 224. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.—
(1) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—Not later than 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall study the
feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational
trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake.
(2) CONSTRUCTION.—
(A) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED.—Subject to appropria-
tions, and in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Sec-
retary determines under paragraph (1) that the construc-
tion of the trail described in such paragraph is feasible and
in the public interest, the Secretary may provide for the
construction of the trail.
(B) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS.—
The trail may be constructed under this section through
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from
non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for
Federal expenditures to construct the trail.
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall comply with—
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable
to the National Forest System; and
(B) this title.
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the ownership, man-
agement, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (includ-
ing any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 225. TRAILS STUDY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance with
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subsection (b) and in consultation with interested parties, shall
conduct a study to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation
trail opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not des-
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ignated as wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers, Shasta-
Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests located in Del Norte,
Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties.
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study required by sub-
section (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Sec-
retary of the Interior regarding opportunities to improve, through
increased coordination, recreation trail opportunities on land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that shares a
boundary with the national forest land described in subsection (a).
SEC. 226. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.
(a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.—
(1) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—Not later than 18 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing
recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other non-
motorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the re-
port entitled ‘‘Trail Study for Smith River National Recreation
Area Six Rivers National Forest’’ and dated 2016.
(2) CONSTRUCTION.—
(A) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED.—Subject to appropria-
tions, and in accordance with paragraph (3), if the Sec-
retary determines under paragraph (1) that the construc-
tion of one or more routes described in such paragraph is
feasible and in the public interest, the Secretary may pro-
vide for the construction of the routes.
(B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may modify the
routes as necessary in the opinion of the Secretary.
(C) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS.—
Routes may be constructed under this section through the
acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from
non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for
Federal expenditures to construct the route.
(3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall comply with—
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable
to the National Forest System; and
(B) this title.
(b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects the ownership, man-
agement, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (includ-
ing any interest in any non-Federal land).
SEC. 227. PARTNERSHIPS.
(a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary is authorized to
enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organi-
zations to undertake the following activities on Federal lands in
Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties—
(1) trail and campground maintenance;
(2) public education, visitor contacts, and outreach; and
(3) visitor center staffing.
(b) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into under subsection
(a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary
and the private or nonprofit organization.
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(c) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter into agreements
under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section—
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(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to
manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary; or
(2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law
(including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary.
Subtitle C—Conservation
SEC. 231. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated
as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness
Preservation System:
(1) BLACK BUTTE RIVER WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising ap-
proximately 11,117 acres, as generally depicted on the map en-
titled ‘‘Black Butte River Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated
April 13, 2017, which shall be known as the Black Butte River
Wilderness.
(2) CHANCHELULLA WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ‘‘Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and
dated July 16, 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered
to be a part of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by
section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619).
(3) CHINQUAPIN WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land man-
aged by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 27,258 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
‘‘Chinquapin Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated January 15,
2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin Wilderness.
(4) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the
State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilder-
ness Additions’’ and dated October 24, 2019, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge
Wilderness, as designated by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2070).
(5) ENGLISH RIDGE WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land man-
aged by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, com-
prising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the
map entitled ‘‘English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated
March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the English Ridge
Wilderness.
(6) HEADWATERS FOREST WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the State,
comprising approximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on
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the map entitled ‘‘Headwaters Forest Wilderness—Proposed’’
and dated October 15, 2019, which shall be known as the
Headwaters Forest Wilderness.
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(7) MAD RIVER BUTTES WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising ap-
proximately 6,002 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Mad River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated July
25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad River Buttes Wil-
derness.
(8) MOUNT LASSIC WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ‘‘Mount Lassic Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and
dated February 23, 2017, which is incorporated in, and consid-
ered to be a part of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as des-
ignated by section 3(6) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132
note; 120 Stat. 2065).
(9) NORTH FORK EEL WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in the State, comprising approximately 16,274
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘North Fork
Wilderness Additions’’ and dated January 15, 2020, which is
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the North Fork
Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) of the Cali-
fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat.
1621).
(10) PATTISON WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land managed
by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approximately
28,595 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Patti-
son Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated July 16, 2018, which
shall be known as the Pattison Wilderness.
(11) SANHEDRIN WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 112 acres, as generally depicted on the map en-
titled ‘‘Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ and dated
March 29, 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered to be
a part of, the Sanhedrin Wilderness, as designated by section
3(2) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065).
(12) SISKIYOU WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising ap-
proximately 27,747 acres, as generally depicted on the map en-
titled ‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential Wilder-
nesses—Proposed’’ and dated July 24, 2018, which is incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilder-
ness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of the California Wil-
derness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as
amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(13) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in
the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Eel River Wilderness
Additions—Proposed’’ and dated October 24, 2019, which is in-
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corporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork
Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section 3(10) of Public
Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2066).
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(14) SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed-
eral land managed by the Forest Service in the State, com-
prising approximately 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Po-
tential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated March 11, 2019,
which shall be known as the South Fork Trinity River Wilder-
ness.
(15) TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal
land managed by the Forest Service in the State, comprising
approximately 60,826 acres, as generally depicted on the maps
entitled ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions EAST’’
and ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Additions WEST’’ and
dated January 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and consid-
ered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness, as designated
by section 101(a)(34) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section
3(7) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065)).
(16) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal land man-
aged by the Forest Service in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 15,069 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
‘‘Underwood Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated January 15,
2020, which shall be known as the Underwood Wilderness.
(17) YOLLA BOLLY-MIDDLE EEL WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.—Cer-
tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service and the Bu-
reau of Land Management in the State, comprising approxi-
mately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
‘‘Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions and Potential
Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated June 7, 2018, which is in-
corporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness, as designated by section 3 of the Wil-
derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of
Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065)).
(18) YUKI WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain Federal land
managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Man-
agement in the State, comprising approximately 11,076 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Wilderness
Additions—Proposed’’ and dated January 15, 2020, which is in-
corporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilder-
ness, as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16
U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065).
(b) REDESIGNATION OF NORTH FORK WILDERNESS AS NORTH FORK
EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.—Section 101(a)(19) of Public Law 98–425
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ‘‘North
Fork Wilderness’’ and inserting ‘‘North Fork Eel River Wilderness’’.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the North Fork Wilderness shall be
deemed to be a reference to the North Fork Eel River Wilderness.
(c) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADJUSTMENTS.—The boundary
of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of Pub-
lic Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is adjusted by deleting ap-
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proximately 30 acres of Federal land as generally depicted on the
map entitled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions’’ and
dated October 24, 2019.
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SEC. 232. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness
areas and wilderness additions established by section 231 shall be
administered by the Secretary in accordance with this subtitle and
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date
of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture
shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
(b) FIRE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may take such measures in
a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section
231 as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and dis-
eases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 98th
Congress.
(2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle limits
funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas
or wilderness additions designated by this title.
(3) ADMINISTRATION.—Consistent with paragraph (1) and
other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient
response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions des-
ignated by this subtitle, the Secretary of Agriculture shall—
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, establish agency approval procedures (including
appropriate delegations of authority to the Forest Super-
visor, District Manager, or other agency officials) for re-
sponding to fire emergencies; and
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate State or local
firefighting agencies.
(c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas
and wilderness additions designated by this title, if established be-
fore the date of enactment of this Act, shall be administered in ac-
cordance with—
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1133(d)(4)); and
(2)(A) for lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Ag-
riculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the Com-
mittee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Rep-
resentatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H.
Rept. 96–617); or
(B) for lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the In-
terior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of
the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress
(H. Rept. 101–405).
(d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title af-
fects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with re-
spect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
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(2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In furtherance of the purposes
and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),
the Secretary may conduct any management activities that are
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necessary to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, and plant popu-
lations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness ad-
ditions designated by section 231, if the management activities
are—
(A) consistent with relevant wilderness management
plans; and
(B) conducted in accordance with—
(i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(ii) appropriate policies, such as the policies estab-
lished in Appendix B of House Report 101–405.
(e) BUFFER ZONES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for designation of
wilderness or wilderness additions by this title to lead to the
creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each
wilderness area or wilderness addition.
(2) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.—The fact that
nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from
within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the activi-
ties or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area.
(f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle precludes—
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilder-
ness areas or wilderness additions designated by section 231;
(2) the designation of new units of special airspace over the
wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section
231; or
(3) the use or establishment of military flight training routes
over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated
by section 231.
(g) HORSES.—Nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding
in, or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock
into, an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addi-
tion by section 231—
(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary.
(h) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, the wilder-
ness areas and wilderness additions designated by section 231 are
withdrawn from—
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the
public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leas-
ing laws.
(i) USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.—
(1) ACCESS.—In recognition of the past use of wilderness
areas and wilderness additions designated by this title by
members of Indian Tribes for traditional cultural and religious
purposes, the Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have
access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions des-
ignated by section 231 for traditional cultural and religious
purposes.
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(2) TEMPORARY CLOSURES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section, the Sec-
retary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily
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close to the general public one or more specific portions of
a wilderness area or wilderness addition to protect the pri-
vacy of the members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of
the traditional cultural and religious activities in the wil-
derness area or wilderness addition.
(B) REQUIREMENT.—Any closure under subparagraph (A)
shall be made in such a manner as to affect the smallest
practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary
for the activity to be carried out.
(3) APPLICABLE LAW.—Access to the wilderness areas and
wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accord-
ance with—
(A) Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the Amer-
ican Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 U.S.C. 1996 et
seq.); and
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(j) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND INTERESTS.—Any
land within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addi-
tion designated by section 231 that is acquired by the United
States shall—
(1) become part of the wilderness area in which the land is
located;
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (h); and
(3) be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilder-
ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.
(k) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms
and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may
authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteoro-
logic, or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas
and wilderness additions designated by section 231 if the Secretary
determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essen-
tial to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation ac-
tivities.
(l) AUTHORIZED EVENTS.—The Secretary may continue to author-
ize the competitive equestrian event permitted since 2012 in the
Chinquapin Wilderness established by section 231 in a manner
compatible with the preservation of the area as wilderness.
(m) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this title prohibits rec-
reational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas, such as
the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including
any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of
this Act—
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be nec-
essary by the Secretary.
SEC. 233. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilder-
ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State
are designated as potential wilderness areas:
(1) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
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comprising approximately 3,797 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Chinquapin Proposed Potential Wilderness’’
and dated January 15, 2020.
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(2) Certain Federal land administered by the National Park
Service, compromising approximately 31,000 acres, as gen-
erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Redwood National Park—
Potential Wilderness’’ and dated October 9, 2019.
(3) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 8,961 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential
Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated July 24, 2018.
(4) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 405 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Po-
tential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated March 11, 2019.
(5) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 1,256 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness’’
and dated January 15, 2020.
(6) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 4,282 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions
and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated June 7,
2018.
(7) Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service,
comprising approximately 2,909 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and
dated January 15, 2020.
(b) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in subsection (c) and sub-
ject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the poten-
tial wilderness areas designated by subsection (a) (referred to in
this section as ‘‘potential wilderness areas’’) as wilderness until the
potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under sub-
section (d).
(c) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of ecological restoration (in-
cluding the elimination of nonnative species, removal of illegal,
unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and
any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems
in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph
(2)), the Secretary may use motorized equipment and mecha-
nized transport in a potential wilderness area until the poten-
tial wilderness area is designated as wilderness under sub-
section (d).
(2) LIMITATION.—To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative prac-
tice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the
least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and re-
sources.
(d) EVENTUAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.—The potential wilder-
ness areas shall be designated as wilderness and as a component
of the National Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of—
(1) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal
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Register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness
area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.) have been removed; or
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(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of
this Act for potential wilderness areas located on lands man-
aged by the Forest Service.
(e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—On its designation as wilderness under
subsection (d), a potential wilderness area shall be adminis-
tered in accordance with section 232 and the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(2) DESIGNATION.—On its designation as wilderness under
subsection (d)—
(A) the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Chinquapin
Wilderness established by section 231(a)(3);
(B) the land described in subsection (a)(3) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Siskiyou
Wilderness as designated by section 231(a)(30) of the Cali-
fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98
Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law 109–
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by
section 231(a)(12));
(C) the land described in subsection (a)(4) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork
Trinity River Wilderness established by section 231(a)(14);
(D) the land described in subsection (a)(5) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps
Wilderness as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the Cali-
fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98
Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public Law 109–
362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by
section 231(a)(15));
(E) the land described in subsection (a)(6) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness as designated by section 3 of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section
3(4) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat.
2065) and expanded by section 231(a)(17)); and
(F) the land described in subsection (a)(7) shall be incor-
porated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilder-
ness as designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by sec-
tion 231(a)(18).
(f) REPORT.—Within 3 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date upon which the po-
tential wilderness is designated wilderness under subsection (d),
the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Natural
Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on the status of eco-
logical restoration within the potential wilderness area and the
progress toward the potential wilderness area’s eventual wilderness
designation under subsection (d).
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SEC. 234. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16
U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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‘‘(231) SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The following segments
from the source tributaries in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wil-
derness, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple source
springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel
Wilderness in section 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W. to .25 miles
upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The .65-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of
Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the unnamed tribu-
tary approximately .4 miles downstream of the Wild Mad
Road in section 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a scenic river.
‘‘(C) The 9.8-mile segment from .75 miles downstream of
Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek confluence
to Farley Creek, as a scenic river.
‘‘(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to Cave
Creek, as a recreational river.
‘‘(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the con-
fluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden Valley
Ranch in section 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild river.
‘‘(G) The 2.5-mile segment from unnamed creek con-
fluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the confluence
with the unnamed creek flowing west from Bear Wallow
Mountain in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
‘‘(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek con-
fluence in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Plummer Creek,
as a wild river.
‘‘(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to the
confluence with the unnamed tributary north of McClellan
Place in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river.
‘‘(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed tributary
confluence in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. to Hitchcock Creek,
as a wild river.
‘‘(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the
Grouse Creek, as a scenic river.
‘‘(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon
Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(232) EAST FORK SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The following
segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the
Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness
in section 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. to .25 miles upstream of
the Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 3.4-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of
the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River, as a
recreational river.
‘‘(233) RATTLESNAKE CREEK.—The 5.9-mile segment from the
confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner
of section 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity River,
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec-
reational river.
‘‘(234) BUTTER CREEK.—The 7-mile segment from .25 miles
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downstream of the Road 3N08 crossing to the South Fork Trin-
ity River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as
a scenic river.
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‘‘(235) HAYFORK CREEK.—The following segments to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to Bear
Creek, as a recreational river.
‘‘(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the
northern boundary of section 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a sce-
nic river.
‘‘(236) OLSEN CREEK.—The 2.8-mile segment from the con-
fluence of its source tributaries in section 5, T. 3 N., R. 7 E.
to the northern boundary of section 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river.
‘‘(237) RUSCH CREEK.—The 3.2-mile segment from .25 miles
downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork Creek, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec-
reational river.
‘‘(238) ELTAPOM CREEK.—The 3.4-mile segment from
Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be admin-
istered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
‘‘(239) GROUSE CREEK.—The following segments to be admin-
istered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow
Creek, as a scenic river.
‘‘(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the South
Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
‘‘(240) MADDEN CREEK.—The following segments to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of Mad-
den Creek and its unnamed tributary in section 18, T. 5
N., R. 5 E. to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to the
South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
‘‘(241) CANYON CREEK.—The following segments to be admin-
istered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the
Interior:
‘‘(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower Can-
yon Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein, as a
wild river.
‘‘(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek upstream
of Ripstein to the southern boundary of section 25, T. 34
N., R. 11 W., as a recreational river.
‘‘(242) NORTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The following segments
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of source
tributaries in section 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W. to the Trinity
Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of Hobo Gulch, as a
wild river.
‘‘(B) The .5-mile segment from where the river leaves the
Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully reenters the Trin-
ity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic
river.
‘‘(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river fully
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reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo
Gulch to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream
of the County Road 421 crossing, as a wild river.
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‘‘(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps Wilder-
ness boundary upstream of the County Road 421 crossing
to the Trinity River, as a recreational river.
‘‘(243) EAST FORK NORTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The following
segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the river’s source north
of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W. to the end
of Road 35N20 approximately .5 miles downstream of the
confluence with the East Branch East Fork North Fork
Trinity River, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road 35N20
to .25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic river.
‘‘(C) The 4.6-mile segment from .25 miles upstream of
Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a recreational
river.
‘‘(244) NEW RIVER.—The following segments to be adminis-
tered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from its
source spring in section 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E. to Slide Creek,
as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where it be-
gins at the confluence of Virgin and Slide Creeks to Barron
Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(245) MIDDLE EEL RIVER.—The following segment, to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in Frying
Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the Black
Butte River, as a recreational river.
‘‘(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek
from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Eel River,
as a wild river.
‘‘(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle Fork
Eel River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in section
11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W. to the confluence of the Middle Eel
River, as a wild river.
‘‘(246) NORTH FORK EEL RIVER, CA.—The 14.3-mile segment
from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six Rivers Na-
tional Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture as a wild river.
‘‘(247) RED MOUNTAIN CREEK, CA.—The following segments to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
‘‘(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of
Mike’s Rock in section 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E. to the con-
fluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with
Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed trib-
utary in section 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic river.
‘‘(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence with the
unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the
confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as a wild river.
‘‘(248) REDWOOD CREEK.—The following segments to be ad-
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ministered by the Secretary of the Interior:
‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with
Lacks Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek as a sce-
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nic river on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the
Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the
boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title
to establish a manageable addition to the system.
‘‘(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence with
Coyote Creek in section 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E. to the Redwood
National Park boundary upstream of Orick in section 34,
T. 11 N., R. 1 E. as a scenic river.
‘‘(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also known
as Harry Weir Creek) from its source in section 29, T. 10
N., R. 2 E. to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a sce-
nic river.
‘‘(249) LACKS CREEK.—The following segments to be adminis-
tered by the Secretary of the Interior:
‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with two
unnamed tributaries in section 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E. to
Kings Crossing in section 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E. as a wild
river.
‘‘(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to the
confluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river upon pub-
lication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register
that sufficient inholdings within the segment have been
acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a
manageable addition to the system.
‘‘(250) LOST MAN CREEK.—The following segments to be ad-
ministered by the Secretary of the Interior:
‘‘(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from its
source in section 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream
of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a recreational river.
‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from
its source in section 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E. to the confluence
with Lost Man Creek, as a recreational river.
‘‘(251) LITTLE LOST MAN CREEK.—The 3.6-mile segment of
Little Lost Man Creek from its source in section 6, T. 10 N.,
R. 2 E. to .25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek road
crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as
a wild river.
‘‘(252) SOUTH FORK ELK RIVER.—The following segments to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a cooper-
ative management agreement with the State of California:
‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork Elk
River from the source in section 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the
confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
‘‘(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of
the Little South Fork Elk River from its source in section
15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the Little South
Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
‘‘(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk River
from the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk River to
the confluence with Tom Gulch, as a recreational river.
‘‘(253) SALMON CREEK.—The 4.6-mile segment from its source
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in section 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to the Headwaters Forest Re-
serve boundary in section 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be adminis-
tered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river through
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