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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement
Act''.

SEC. 2. SHIPMENT OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR INTO STATE IN VIOLATION OF
              STATE LAW.

    The Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their
interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913
(commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122) is amended
by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 2. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT.

    ``(a) Definitions.--In this section--
            ``(1) the term `attorney general' means the attorney
        general or other chief law enforcement officer of a State, or
        the designee thereof;
            ``(2) the term `intoxicating liquor' means any spirituous,
        vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquor of any
        kind;
            ``(3) the term `person' means any individual and any
        partnership, corporation, company, firm, society, association,
        joint stock company, trust, or other entity capable of holding
        a legal or beneficial interest in property, but does not
        include a State or agency thereof; and
            ``(4) the term `State' means any State of the United
        States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
        Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States.
    ``(b) Action by State Attorney General.--If the attorney general
has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in, or has
engaged in, any act that would constitute a violation of a State law
regulating the importation or transportation of any intoxicating
liquor, the attorney general may bring a civil action in accordance
with this section for injunctive relief (including a preliminary or
permanent injunction or other order) against the person, as the
attorney general determines to be necessary to--
            ``(1) restrain the person from engaging, or continuing to
        engage, in the violation; and
            ``(2) enforce compliance with the State law.
    ``(c) Federal Jurisdiction.--
            ``(1) In general.--The district courts of the United States
        shall have jurisdiction over any action brought under this
        section by an attorney general against any person, except one
        licensed or otherwise authorized to produce, sell, or store
        intoxicating liquor in such State.
            ``(2) Venue.--An action under this section may be brought
        only in accordance with section 1391 of title 28, United States
        Code, or in the district in which the recipient of the
        intoxicating liquor resides or is found.
    ``(d) Requirements for Injunctions and Orders.--
            ``(1) In general.--In any action brought under this
        section, upon a proper showing by the attorney general of the
        State, the court may issue a preliminary or permanent
        injunction or other order to restrain a violation of this
        section. A proper showing under this paragraph shall require
        clear and convincing evidence that a violation of State law as
        described in subsection (b) has taken place. In addition, no
        temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction may be
        granted except upon--
                    ``(A) evidence demonstrating the probability of
                irreparable injury if injunctive relief is not granted;
                and
                    ``(B) evidence supporting the probability of
                success on the merits.
            ``(2) Notice.--No preliminary injunction or permanent
        injunction or other order may be issued under paragraph (1)
        without notice to the adverse party and an opportunity for a
        hearing.
            ``(3) Form and scope of order.--Any preliminary or
        permanent injunction or other order entered in an action
        brought under this section shall--
                    ``(A) set forth the reasons for the issuance of the
                order;
                    ``(B) be specific in its terms;
                    ``(C) describe in reasonable detail, and not by
                reference to the complaint or other document, the act
                or acts sought to be restrained; and
                    ``(D) be binding upon--
                            ``(i) the parties to the action and the
                        officers, agents, employees, and attorneys of
                        those parties; and
                            ``(ii) persons in active concert or
                        participation with the parties to the action
                        who receive actual notice of the order by
                        personal service or otherwise.
    ``(e) Additional Remedies.--
            ``(1) In general.--A remedy under this section is in
        addition to any other remedies provided by law.
            ``(2) State court proceedings.--Nothing in this section may
        be construed to prohibit an authorized State official from
        proceeding in State court on the basis of an alleged violation
        of any State law.

``SEC. 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

    ``(a) Effect on Internet Tax Freedom Act.--Nothing in this Act may
be construed to modify or supersede the operation of the Internet Tax
Freedom Act (47 U.S.C. 151 note).
    ``(b) Enforcement of Twenty-First Amendment.--It is the purpose of
this Act to assist the States in the enforcement of section 2 of the
twenty-first article of amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, and not to impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate
commerce in violation of article I, section 8, of the Constitution of
the United States. No State may enforce under this Act a law regulating
the importation or transportation of any intoxicating liquor that
unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate commerce by out-of-
State sellers by favoring local industries, erecting barriers to
competition, and constituting mere economic protectionism.
    ``(c) Support for Internet and Other Interstate Commerce.--Nothing
in this Act may be construed--
            ``(1) to permit State regulation or taxation of Internet
        services or any other related interstate telecommunications
        services; or
            ``(2) to authorize any injunction against--
                    ``(A) an interactive computer service (as defined
                in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47
                U.S.C. 230(f)); or
                    ``(B) electronic communication service (as defined
                in section 2510(15) of title 18, United States Code)
                used by another person to engage in any activity that
                is subject to this Act.''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT.

    (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act
and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act.
    (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendment made by this Act shall
apply only with respect to the importation or transportation of any
intoxicating liquor occurring after--
            (1) October 31, 1999, or the expiration of the 90-day
        period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,
        whichever is earlier, if this Act is enacted before November 1,
        1999; or
            (2) the date of the enactment of this Act if this Act is
        enacted after October 31, 1999.

SEC. 4. STUDY.

    The Attorney General shall submit to the Congress the results of a
study to determine the impact of this Act. The Attorney General shall
carry out the study required by subsection (a) and shall submit the
results of such study not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.

            Passed the House of Representatives August 3, 1999.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.

                              By Martha C. Morrison,

                                                          Deputy Clerk.

Output: Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act - Amends the Webb-Kenyon Act to authorize a State attorney general (State AG) who has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaging in any act that would constitute a violation of State law regulating the importation or transportation of any intoxicating liquor, to bring a civil action for injunctive relief to: (1) restrain the person from engaging in the violation; and (2) enforce compliance with State law. Grants U.S. district courts jurisdiction over any action brought by a State AG against any person, except one licensed or otherwise authorized to produce, sell, or store intoxicating liquor in such State.  Permits such an action to be brought only in accordance with Federal judicial code provisions regarding venue, or in the district in which the recipient of such liquor resides or is found.  Authorizes the court, in such action and upon a proper showing by the State AG, to issue a preliminary or permanent injunction or other order to restrain a violation.  Specifies that a proper showing shall require clear and convincing evidence that a violation of State law regulating the importation or transportation of intoxicating liquor has taken place, and that no temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction may be granted except upon evidence: (1) demonstrating the probability of irreparable injury if injunctive relief is not granted; and (2) supporting the probability of success on the merits.  Prohibits such issuance without notice to the adverse party and an opportunity for a hearing. Sets forth provisions regarding the form and scope of the order. Specifies that nothing in this Act may be construed to modify or supersede the operation of the Internet Tax Freedom Act.  Prohibits any State from enforcing under this Act a law regulating the importation or transportation of intoxicating liquor that unconstitutionally discriminates against interstate commerce by out-of-State sellers by favoring local industries, erecting barriers to competition, and constituting mere economic protectionism. Provides that nothing in this Act may be construed to: (1) permit State regulation or taxation of Internet services or any other related interstate telecommunications services; or (2) authorize any injunction against an interactive computer service or against an electronic communication service used by another person to engage in any activity that is subject to this Act. (Sec. 3) Provides that the amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to the importation or transportation of intoxicating liquor occurring after: (1) October 31, 1999, or the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of this Act's enactment, whichever is earlier, if this Act is enacted before November 1, 1999; or (2) the date of this Act's enactment if this Act is enacted after October 31, 1999. (Sec. 4) Directs the Attorney General to conduct and report to Congress on the impact of this Act.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Natural Gas Reserve Act of 2001''.

SEC. 2. NATURAL GAS RESERVE.

    Title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by--
            (1) redesignating part E as part F;
            (2) redesignating section 191 as section 198; and
            (3) inserting after part D the following new part E:

                     ``Part E--Natural Gas Reserve

                            ``establishment

    ``Sec. 191. (a) Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Act, the Secretary may establish, maintain, and operate a Natural
Gas Reserve. The Reserve established under this part is not a component
of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of this
title.
    ``(b) Definition.--For the purposes of this part, the term `natural
gas' has the meaning given that term in section 2(1) of the Natural Gas
Policy Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. 3301(1)).

                              ``authority

    ``Sec. 192. To the extent necessary or appropriate to carry out
this part, the Secretary may--
            ``(1) purchase, contract for, lease, or otherwise acquire,
        in whole or in part, storage and related facilities, and
        storage services;
            ``(2) use, lease, maintain, sell, or otherwise dispose of
        storage and related facilities acquired under this part;
            ``(3) acquire by purchase, exchange (including exchange of
        petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or
        received as royalty from Federal lands), lease, or otherwise,
        natural gas for storage in the Natural Gas Reserve;
            ``(4) store natural gas in facilities not owned by the
        United States; and
            ``(5) sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of natural gas
        from the Natural Gas Reserve, including to maintain the quality
        or quantity of the natural gas in the Reserve or to maintain
        the operational capability of the Reserve.

                     ``conditions for release; plan

    ``Sec. 193. (a) Finding.--The Secretary may sell products from the
Natural Gas Reserve upon a finding that there is a natural gas supply
shortage.
    ``(b) Release of Natural Gas.--After consultation with the natural
gas industry, the Secretary shall determine procedures governing the
release of natural gas from the Natural Gas Reserve. The procedures
shall provide that--
            ``(1) the Secretary may--
                    ``(A) sell natural gas from the Reserve through a
                competitive process; or
                    ``(B) enter into exchange agreements described in
                section 192(3);
            ``(2) in all such sales or exchanges, the Secretary shall
        receive revenue or its equivalent that provides the Department
        with fair market value;
            ``(3) at no time may the natural gas be sold or exchanged
        resulting in a loss of revenue or value to the United States;
        and
            ``(4) the Secretary shall only sell or dispose of the
        natural gas in the Reserve to entities customarily engaged in
        the sale and distribution of natural gas.
    ``(c) Plan.--Within 45 days after the date of the enactment of this
section, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a plan
describing--
            ``(1) the acquisition of storage and related facilities or
        storage services for the Natural Gas Reserve, including the
        potential use of storage facilities not currently in use;
            ``(2) the acquisition of natural gas for storage in the
        Natural Gas Reserve;
            ``(3) the anticipated methods of disposition of natural gas
        from the Natural Gas Reserve;
            ``(4) the estimated costs of establishment, maintenance,
        and operation of the Natural Gas Reserve;
            ``(5) efforts the Department will take to minimize any
        potential need for future drawdowns and ensure that
        distributors and importers are not discouraged from maintaining
        and increasing supplies; and
            ``(6) actions to ensure quality of the natural gas in the
        Natural Gas Reserve.

                     ``natural gas reserve account

    ``Sec. 194. (a) Establishment.--Upon a decision of the Secretary of
Energy to establish a Natural Gas Reserve under this part, the
Secretary of the Treasury shall establish in the Treasury of the United
States an account known as the `Natural Gas Reserve Account' (referred
to in this section as the `Account').
    ``(b) Deposits.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit in the
Account any amounts appropriated to the Account and any receipts from
the sale, exchange, or other disposition of natural gas from the
Natural Gas Reserve.
    ``(c) Availability.--The Secretary of Energy may obligate amounts
in the Account to carry out activities under this part without the need
for further appropriation, and amounts available to the Secretary of
Energy for obligation under this section shall remain available without
fiscal year limitation.

                              ``exemptions

    ``Sec. 195. An action taken under this part is not subject to the
rulemaking requirements of section 523 of this Act, section 501 of the
Department of Energy Organization Act, or section 553 of title 5,
United States Code.''.

Output: Natural Gas Reserve Act of 2001 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish and operate a Natural Gas Reserve (NGR), which shall not be deemed to be a component of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Sets forth implementation authority for natural gas release and sales predicated upon a finding that a natural gas supply shortage exists. Restricts such sales to entities customarily engaged in natural gas sale and distribution.Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Natural Gas Reserve Account to serve as depository for receipts from disposition of NGR natural gas.Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to obligate amounts in such Account without the need for further appropriation. Retains the availability of such funds for obligation without fiscal year limitation.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Technology for the Classroom Act of
1993''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

    It is the purpose of this Act to establish a program to develop and
expand the use of high quality curriculum-based learning resources
using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques which are or can be
designed to increase the achievement levels of students in subject
areas including mathematics, science, geography, history and language
arts.

SEC. 3. ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS.

    (a) Competitive Grants.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a
        competitive basis, to eligible consortia to enable such
        eligible consortia to develop instructional programs or
        technology-based systems for complete courses or units of study
        for a specific subject and grade level, if such programs or
        systems are commercially unavailable in the local area served
        by such eligible consortia.
            (2) Eligible consortium.--For the purpose of this section
        the term ``eligible consortium'' means a consortium consisting
        of--
                    (A) State or local educational agencies in
                partnership with businesses; and
                    (B) institutions of higher education or other
                public or private nonprofit organizations.
    (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary
shall give priority to applications describing programs or systems that
are developed--
            (1) so that the program or system may be adapted and
        applied nationally; and
            (2) to raise the achievement levels of students,
        particularly disadvantaged students who are not realizing their
        potential.
    (c) Duration and Amount.--Each grant made under this section shall
be awarded for a period not to exceed 3 years and in an amount not to
exceed $3,000,000.
    (d) Matching Requirement.--The Secretary may not make a grant to an
eligible consortium under subsection (a) unless the eligible consortium
agrees that, with respect to the costs to be incurred by the eligible
consortium in carrying out the program or system for which the grant
was awarded, the eligible consortium will make available (from private
sources) non-Federal contributions in an amount not less than 25
percent of the Federal funds provided under the grant.
    (e) Application.--
            (1) In general.--Each consortium desiring a grant under
        this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at
        such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information
        as the Secretary may prescribe.
            (2) Contents.--Each application submitted pursuant to
        paragraph (1) shall include--
                    (A) a description of how the program or system
                shall improve the achievement levels of students;
                    (B) a description of how teachers associated with
                the program or system will be trained to integrate
                technology into the classroom; and
                    (C) an assurance that the program or system shall
                effectively serve a large number or percentage of
                economically disadvantaged students.
    (f) Criteria for Awarding Grants.--In awarding a grant under this
section to develop a program or system, the Secretary shall consider
the appropriateness and quality of the following elements of the
program or system:
            (1) Identification of specific learning objectives and
        strategies of the proposed course or unit of study, that take
        into consideration the national education standards for various
        disciplines as such standards are developed.
            (2) Incorporation in creative ways of a variety of
        technology-based learning resources such as computer software,
        databases, films, transparencies, video and audio discs,
        telecommunications (including educational radio and
        television), and print materials.
            (3) Design that allows tailoring of the program or system
        to meet individual needs of students, particularly students at
        greatest risk of not reaching their educational potential.
            (4) Flexibility of use by teachers or local schools.
            (5) Methods for updating or revising information and
        material.
            (6) Programs or materials to train and guide teachers.
            (7) Coordination with teacher training programs.
            (8) Explanatory materials for students and parents.
            (9) Field testing and evaluation in terms of stated
        learning objectives.
            (10) Plans for pricing technology-based materials that are
        affordable for public schools and agencies.
            (11) Plans for distribution that ensure access for the
        poorest schools and school districts.
            (12) Demonstration of cost-effectiveness in relation to
        existing programs and to achieving stated learning objectives.

SEC. 4. GRANTS TO STATES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY.

    (a) Grants Authorized.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to award
        grants to States to enable States to carry out the activities
        described in the plan submitted pursuant to subsection (c).
            (2) Amount of grant.--(A) Except as provided in
        subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall award grants under this
        section to each State having a plan approved under subsection
        (c) in an amount which bears the same relationship to the
        amount reserved to carry out this section under section 9 as
        the amount such State received under chapter 1 of title I of
        the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 bears to the
        amount received under such chapter by all States.
            (B) No State shall receive a grant pursuant to subparagraph
        (A) in an amount which is less than $100,000.
    (b) Use of Grant.--Grants awarded under this section shall be used
to--
            (1) identify schools or school districts which have a large
        number of educationally disadvantaged students and limited
        access to technology-based learning resources; and
            (2) develop jointly, with local education agencies or
        individual schools, strategies to improve the accessibility and
        use of technology-based learning resources, including specific
        plans for--
                    (A) training of teachers and school personnel;
                    (B) acquisition of hardware or software, if such
                acquisition presents a major barrier for accessibility
                to participation in the activities assisted under this
                section; and
                    (C) partnership arrangements with businesses,
                institutions of higher education, or other public or
                private nonprofit organizations.
    (c) Plan.--
            (1) In general.--Each State desiring a grant under this
        section shall submit to the Secretary a plan at such time, in
        such manner and accompanied by such information as the
        Secretary may reasonably require.
            (2) Contents.--Each plan submitted pursuant to paragraph
        (1) shall--
                    (A) describe the activities and services for which
                assistance is sought;
                    (B) indicate how such State shall identify schools
                in need of the assistance provided under this section;
                    (C) include a strategy for providing such
                assistance; and
                    (D) contain assurances that such grant funds shall
                be focused on schools with a large percentage of
                educationally disadvantaged students.

SEC. 5. FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.

    The Secretary shall coordinate and share information regarding
curriculum-based educational technology programs assisted under this
Act with other Federal agencies which administer programs that support
the development of such programs, including the National Science
Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Office of Technology
Assessment, the Department of Energy, and the Department of
Agriculture.

SEC. 6. CONSUMER REPORT.

    The Secretary shall collect information about products developed
pursuant to provisions of this Act and the evaluation of such products,
and shall disseminate such information in regular reports to State and
local educational agencies, and other organizations or individuals as
the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

SEC. 7. ROYALTIES.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any royalties paid to
any State or local educational agency as a result of assistance
provided under this Act shall be used by such agency for further
development of curriculum-based learning resources authorized by this
Act.

SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.

    As used in this Act--
            (1) the terms ``institution of higher education'' and
        ``local educational agency'' have the same meanings given such
        terms by subsections (a) and (g), respectively, of section 1201
        of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141); and
            (2) the term ``Secretary'', unless otherwise specified,
        means the Secretary of Education.

SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS.

    For the purpose of carrying out this Act, there are authorized to
be appropriated $90,000,000 for the fiscal year 1994 and such sums as
may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years, of which--
            (1) 50 percent of such funds shall be available in each
        such fiscal year to award grants pursuant to section 3; and
            (2) 50 percent of such funds shall be available in each
        such fiscal year to award grants pursuant to section 4.

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Technology for the Classroom Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to eligible consortia to develop instructional programs and technology-based systems for complete courses or units of study for a specific subject and grade level, if these are commercially unavailable locally.
Requires that an eligible consortium consist of:  (1) State or local educational agencies in partnership with businesses; and (2) institutions of higher education or other public or private nonprofit organizations.  Requires priority to be given to applications describing programs that are developed:  (1) so that the program may be adapted and applied nationally; and (2) to raise the achievement levels of students, particularly disadvantaged students who are not realizing their potential.
Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to:  (1) identify schools or school districts which have a large number of educationally disadvantaged students and limited access to technology-based learning resources; and (2) develop jointly, with local educational agencies or individual schools, strategies to improve accessibility and use of technology-based learning resources, including specific plans for teacher and school personnel training, hardware or software acquisition (if this is a major barrier to accessibility), and partnership arrangements with businesses, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit organizations.  Sets forth State plan requirements.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) coordinate and share information regarding these curriculum-based educational technology programs with other Federal agencies; and (2) collect and disseminate information about such developed products and their evaluation.
Requires that any royalties paid to any State or local educational agency as a result of assistance provided under this Act be used for further development of curriculum-based learning resources authorized by this Act.
Authorizes appropriations.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Frontline Medical Education Act''.

SEC. 2. INCLUDING SERVICES OF INTERNS AND RESIDENTS AT ANY FEDERALLY-
              QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER UNDER ANY PROGRAM PAID FOR BY A
              HOSPITAL IN DETERMINING MEDICARE PAYMENTS FOR GRADUATE
              MEDICAL EDUCATION.

    (a) Payment for Direct Costs of Graduate Medical Education.--
Section 1886(h)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395ww(h)(4)(E)) is amended by striking ``setting.'' and inserting the
following: ``setting (or, in the case of activities performed at an
Federally-qualified health center described in section 1861(aa)(4), if
the hospital incurs any of the costs for the training program at such
center and reimburses the center for any of the costs of the program
that the center incurs).''.
    (b) Payment for Indirect Costs of Graduate Medical Education.--
Section 1886(d)(5)(B)(iv) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(B)(iv)),
as amended by section 13506 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of
1993, is amended--
            (1) by striking ``entity receiving a grant'' and all that
        follows through ``control of the hospital'' and inserting
        ``Federally-qualified health center described in section
        1861(aa)(4)'';
            (2) by striking ``all, or substantially all, of the costs''
        and inserting ``any of the costs''; and
            (3) by striking ``residents)'' and inserting ``residents
        and reimburses the center for any of the costs of the program
        that the center incurs)''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b)
shall apply to services furnished during cost reporting periods
beginning on or after October 1, 1994.

SEC. 3. MEDICARE PAYMENT FOR DIRECT MEDICAL EDUCATION COSTS OF
              FEDERALLY-QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS.

    (a) In General.--Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1889 the following
new section:

 ``graduate medical education payments for federally-qualified health
                                centers

    ``Sec. 1890. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of this title, in the case of any Federally-qualified health center
that participates in an approved medical residency training program, in
addition to any other payments that may be made to the center under
this title, the Secretary shall provide for payment to the center for
direct graduate medical education costs in accordance with subsection
(b).
    ``(b) Determination of Amount of Payment.--
            ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the amount of
        payment made to a Federally-qualified health center under this
        section for direct medical education for a fiscal year is equal
        to the product of--
                    ``(A) the aggregate approved amount (as defined in
                paragraph (2)) for the year; and
                    ``(B) the center's medicare patient load (as
                defined in subsection (d)(2)) for the year.
            ``(2) Aggregate approved amount.--In paragraph (1), the
        term `aggregate approved amount' means, for a fiscal year, the
        product of--
                    ``(A) the approved FTE resident amount (determined
                under paragraph (3)) for the year; and
                    ``(B) the weighted average number of full-time
                equivalent residents (as determined by the Secretary in
                a manner similar to the manner used to determine the
                number of such residents under section 1886(h)(4))
                providing services for the center under the approved
                medical residency training program in which the center
                participates during the year.
            ``(3) Determination of approved fte resident amount.--
                    ``(A) In general.--For each approved medical
                residency training program, the Secretary shall
                determine an approved FTE resident amount for each
                fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 1995) equal to
                250 percent of the national average salary for the year
                (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii)).
                    ``(B) Determination of national average salary.--
                            ``(i) Determination of base amount.--The
                        Secretary shall determine a base salary amount
                        equal to the Secretary's estimate (using the
                        most recent available audited cost reports) of
                        the national average salary, including fringe
                        benefits, for a full-time-equivalent resident
                        in an approved medical residency training
                        program during fiscal year 1990, increased (in
                        a compounded manner) by the sum of the
                        estimated percentage changes in the consumer
                        price index during the 12-month periods between
                        the midpoint of fiscal year 1990 and the
                        midpoint of fiscal year 1994.
                            ``(ii) National average salary defined.--In
                        this paragraph, the `national average salary'
                        for a fiscal year is equal to--
                                    ``(I) for fiscal year 1995, the
                                base amount determined under clause (i)
                                updated through the midpoint of the
                                year by projecting the estimated
                                percentage change in the consumer price
                                index during the 12-month period ending
                                at that midpoint (with appropriate
                                adjustments to reflect previous under-
                                or over-estimations under this
                                subparagraph in the projected
                                percentage change in the consumer price
                                index); and
                                    ``(II) for a subsequent fiscal
                                year, the amount determined under this
                                clause for the previous fiscal year
                                updated through the midpoint of the
                                year by projecting the estimated
                                percentage change in the consumer price
                                index during the 12-month period ending
                                at that midpoint (with appropriate
                                adjustments to reflect previous under-
                                or over-estimations under this
                                subparagraph in the projected
                                percentage change in the consumer price
                                index).
            ``(4) Offset for reimbursement received directly through
        hospitals.--The amount of payment made to a Federally-qualified
        health center under this subsection with respect to costs
        incurred by the center shall be reduced by the amount of any
        payment received by the center from a hospital under section
        1886(d)(5)(B)(iv) or section 1886(h)(4)(E) as reimbursement for
        such costs.
    ``(c) Allocation of Payments Among Trust Funds.--In providing for
payments under this section, the Secretary shall provide for an
allocation of such payments between part A and part B (and the trust
funds established under the respective parts) as reasonably reflects
the proportion of direct graduate medical costs of Federally-qualified
health centers associated with the provision of services under each
respective part.
    ``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
            ``(1) The terms `approved medical residency training
        program', `consumer price index', `direct graduate medical
        education costs', and `resident' have the meaning given such
        terms under section 1886(h)(5).
            ``(2) The term `Federally-qualified health center' has the
        meaning given such term under section 1861(aa)(4).
            ``(3) The term `medicare patient load' means, with respect
        to a Federally-qualified health center for a year, the fraction
        of the center's services during the year which are attributable
        to individuals entitled to benefits under this title (based on
        such measure of services as the Secretary determines to be
        appropriate for purposes of this section).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply to services furnished during cost reporting periods beginning on
or after October 1, 1994.

SEC. 4. REPEAL OF APPLICATION OF PRODUCTIVITY SCREENS FOR CENTERS
              RECEIVING PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION.

    Section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa))
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(8)(A) In the case of a Federally-qualified health center
receiving any medical education payment described in subparagraph (B)
during a cost reporting period, the Secretary shall waive the
application of any screening guideline used to determine the
productivity of practitioners providing services at the center for
purposes of paragraph (3) or (4).
    ``(B) A medical education payment described in this subparagraph is
a payment made to a Federally-qualified health center--
            ``(i) by a hospital as reimbursement to the center for
        medical education costs, as described in section
        1886(d)(5)(B)(iv) or section 1886(h)(4)(E); or
            ``(ii) by the Secretary under section 1890.''.

Output: Frontline Medical Education Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to:  (1) services of interns and residents at federally-qualified health centers and Medicare payments for graduate medical education; (2) Medicare payment for direct graduate medical education costs of such centers; and (3) waiver of the application of productivity screens for such centers receiving medical education payments.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Acquisition
Savings Reform Act of 2011''.
    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
Sec. 3. Use of reverse auction methods.
Sec. 4. Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative.
Sec. 5. Savings through leveraging the Federal Government's purchasing
                            power.
Sec. 6. Governmentwide contract vehicles.
Sec. 7. Streamlining of contract closeouts.
Sec. 8. Affordability as a requirement for certain acquisition plans.
Sec. 9. Cost efficiency objectives for service contracts.
Sec. 10. Establishing governmentwide acquisition savings criteria.
Sec. 11. Office of Management and Budget savings requirements.
Sec. 12. Expedited payment to small business.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    In this Act:
            (1) Approved business case.--The term ``approved business
        case'' means a business case approved by the senior procurement
        executive of an executive agency.
            (2) Acquisition.--The term ``acquisition'' has the meaning
        given the term in section 131 of title 41, United States Code.
            (3) Commercial item.--The term ``commercial item'' has the
        meaning given the term in section 103 of title 41, United
        States Code.
            (4) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has
        the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United
        States Code.
            (5) Federal acquisition regulation.--The term ``Federal
        Acquisition Regulation'' means the Federal Acquisition
        Regulation maintained under section 1303(a)(1) of title 41,
        United States Code.
            (6) Federal acquisition regulatory council.--The term
        ``Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council'' means the Federal
        Acquisition Regulatory Council established under section
        1302(a) of title 41, United States Code.
            (7) Federal strategic sourcing vehicles (fssvs).--The term
        ``Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles'' means a kind of
        governmentwide interagency acquisition contract or agreement
        designated by the Office of Management and Budget to leverage
        the Federal Government's buying power and save taxpayers money.
            (8) Interagency contract.--The term ``interagency
        contract''--
                    (A) includes--
                            (i) governmentwide acquisition contracts as
                        defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation part
                        2.101;
                            (ii) multi-agency contracts as defined in
                        Federal Acquisition Regulation part 2.101;
                            (iii) Federal Supply Schedule contracts;
                        and
                            (iv) franchise funds; and
                    (B) does not include contracts entered into under
                the authority of section 1535 of title 31, United
                States Code.
            (9) Procurement.--The term ``procurement'' has the meaning
        given the term in section 111 of title 41, United States Code.

SEC. 3. USE OF REVERSE AUCTION METHODS.

    Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to require the heads of executive agencies, to
the extent possible, to use online reverse auction, or an equivalent
method, in the procurement of commercial items above the simplified
acquisition threshold whenever doing so would be expected to result in
savings to the agencies. The regulatory guidance shall address the
circumstances in which use of reverse auctions is appropriate, and
shall direct agencies, in deciding whether to use auctions or an
equivalent method, to consider the dollar volume of the acquisition and
potential to streamline the procurement for the agency and vendors.

SEC. 4. FEDERAL STRATEGIC SOURCING INITIATIVE.

    (a) Consideration in Acquisition Planning Process.--Not later than
270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal
Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to require the consideration of Federal Strategic Sourcing
Vehicles in the acquisition planning process, by including a listing of
Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles in the ``Priorities for use of
Government supply sources'' for Supplies and Services. The Office of
Management and Budget shall maintain a website with the current list of
Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles. The Supplies priority shall be
after the priority for wholesale supply services. The Services priority
shall be after services which are on the Procurement List maintained by
the Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely
Disabled. The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be amended to
authorize purchases from other than from Federal Strategic Sourcing
Vehicles, provided that consideration is given to its use in the
acquisition planning process. The plan will be documented to
acknowledge why usage of other than Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles
is warranted. The acknowledgment shall indicate that such action is
judged to be in the best interest of the Federal Government in terms of
the combination quality, timeliness, and cost that best meets the
requirement. Cost comparisons shall include the administrative cost of
the acquisition. Unusual and compelling urgency as prescribed in the
Federal Acquisition Regulation shall also be an authorized reason from
deviating from the Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles.
    (b) Maximization of Small Business and Other Socioeconomic
Categories in Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles.--The Administrator
for Federal Procurement Policy shall issue policy maximizing the
participation of small business and other socioeconomic categories such
as service-disabled veteran-owned small business in these Federal
Strategic Sourcing Vehicles. Agencies shall also be credited towards
their small business goals when awarding to small business Federal
Strategic Sourcing Vehicle contract holders.
    (c) Identification of Designated Federal Strategic Source
Vehicles.--The Office of Management and Budget shall identify on its
website a list of all Federal Strategic Source Vehicle contracts and
agreements and awardees.
    (d) Inclusion of Information Technology Purchases and Services in
Initiative.--
            (1) Data collection.--The Director of the Office of
        Management and Budget shall prescribe regulations requiring
        Chief Information Officers and Chief Acquisition Officers of
        executive agencies to develop and gather such data on
        information technology purchases and service acquisitions by
        North American Industrial Classification codes.
            (2) Annual report.--The regulations prescribed under this
        subsection shall require the head of each executive agency to
        submit to the Director of Office of Management and Budget an
        annual report through fiscal year 2016 including the data
        collected under paragraph (1) and a plan for the strategic
        sourcing of information technology purchases and common
        commercial services. The plan shall include specific
        milestones, measurable savings, and evaluation criteria.
    (e) Reporting.--The head of each executive agency shall submit to
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget an annual report
for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2016, estimating the amount of
savings achieved through the usage of Federal Strategic Sourcing
Vehicles and through other measurable acquisition savings methods
approved by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy. The
report shall also specify by each Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicle
commodity what guidance the agency has issued to employees instructing
them to procure goods or services through the Federal Strategic
Sourcing Vehicle. If the agency has not issued such guidance to their
employees, the agency shall submit an explanation.

SEC. 5. SAVINGS THROUGH LEVERAGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S PURCHASING
              POWER.

    Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall develop
a plan to achieve not less than $1,000,000,000 in measurable savings
through Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles for fiscal years 2013
through 2016. The plan shall include an annual scorecard measuring the
success of each executive agency in achieving savings.

SEC. 6. GOVERNMENTWIDE CONTRACT VEHICLES.

    Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to provide that--
            (1) where an agency is unable to satisfy the requirements
        from a mandatory source, agencies are strongly encouraged to
        utilize Federal Supply Schedules, governmentwide acquisition
        contracts, multi-agency contracts, and any other procurement
        instruments intended for use by multiple agencies, including
        blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) under Federal Supply
        Schedule contracts absent a written justification that the
        governmentwide contract is not in the best interest of the
        Federal Government;
            (2) agencies shall promote acquisition strategies utilizing
        these vehicles to maximize participation of small businesses
        and other socioeconomic categories, including set-asides of
        acquisitions under these vehicles; and
            (3) contracting officers shall be encouraged by agency
        guidance to maximize competition under these vehicles to the
        maximum amount practicable with the goal of achieving the best
        value to the Federal Government.

SEC. 7. STREAMLINING OF CONTRACT CLOSEOUTS.

    (a) Authority To Waive Contract Closeout Audits.--
            (1) Authority.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
        the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory
        Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to
        provide contracting officers the authority to waive contract
        closeout audits above the simplified acquisition purchase
        threshold based on risk assessments. Factors upon which an
        assessment of low risk may include time and material contracts,
        low dollar cost type contracts, and contractors with approved
        business systems, strong internal controls, and good past
        performance ratings.
            (2) Guidance.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
        the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
        Procurement Policy, in collaboration with the Director of the
        Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, shall issue
        guidance for assisting contracting officials in determining
        when waivers of contract closeout audits pursuant to paragraph
        (1) are appropriate.
            (3) Use of abilityone program.--Where practicable, and in
        accordance with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et
        seq.) as administered by the Committee For Purchase From People
        Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, utilize the AbilityOne
        Program to accomplish non-inherently governmental tasks
        associated with contract or grant close-out in those cases
        where a Federal agency utilizes contractor support for close-
        out functions.
    (b) Firm-Fixed Contracts.--Not later than 270 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory
Council shall amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide that,
on firm-fixed contracts--
            (1) contractors shall submit a final invoice within 60 days
        of Federal Government acceptance or relinquish payment unless
        exempted by the contracting officer;
            (2) the contracting officer may--
                    (A) close a contract without a final invoice if the
                amount due is less than $1,000 and less than 10 percent
                of the contract value; and
                    (B) unilaterally deobligate any unliquidated
                obligations remaining on the contract; and
            (3) such contracts may be closed with missing contract
        documentation if no additional product or service will be
        received by the Federal Government and there are no outstanding
        administrative actions.
    (c) Authority To Write Off Unreconciled Balances for Low-Risk
Contracts.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the
Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide contracting officers, with
approval one level above the contracting officer concerned, the
authority to write off unreconciled balances on low-risk contracts in
cases in which--
            (1) all administrative actions are complete, including
        final payment to the contractor unless exempted under
        subsection (b)(1); and
            (2) a written notice of the action has been sent to the
        payment office responsible for the contract.
    (d) Authority To Grant Exemptions.--The regulations promulgated
under this section shall permit the head of contracting activity to
grant exemptions to the requirements under this section, with the
exemptions included in the contract file.
    (e) Contracting Officer Defined.--In this section, the term
``contracting officer'' includes procuring and administrative
contracting officers.

SEC. 8. AFFORDABILITY AS A REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN ACQUISITION PLANS.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall
amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require heads of executive
agencies to mandate that affordability be included as a requirement for
major systems, research and development, construction and architect-
engineering acquisitions prior to the approval of any acquisition plan
exceeding $100,000,000.
    (b) Affordability Defined.--In this section, the term
``affordability'' refers to conducting an acquisition program at a cost
constrained by the maximum resources that an executive agency can
allocate for a particular capability.

SEC. 9. COST EFFICIENCY OBJECTIVES FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS.

    Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to require service contracts valued at more than
$100,000,000 include provisions to achieve productivity improvements
and cost efficiencies. The regulation shall permit the head of
contracting activity to grant exceptions to this requirement which
shall be included in the contract file.

SEC. 10. ESTABLISHING GOVERNMENTWIDE ACQUISITION SAVINGS CRITERIA.

    The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, in collaboration
with the Director of the Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy,
shall establish at least one year from enactment a methodology to track
and monitor progress made by executive agencies in achieving measurable
acquisition savings. Measurable acquisition savings should include
price reductions and cost savings through reduced acquisition costs
such as administrative costs.

SEC. 11. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET SAVINGS REQUIREMENTS.

    (a) Plan for Reduced Use of Time and Materials Contracts.--Not
later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, in coordination with the
Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense, shall
develop a plan for reducing the use of time and materials and labor
hour contracts, including for orders under indefinite delivery/
indefinite quantity contracts.
    (b) Report on Spending on Management Support Service Contracts.--
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, in collaboration with
the Director of the Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, shall
submit to Congress a report on reduced spending on management support
service contracts.

SEC. 12. EXPEDITED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS.

    Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall amend the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to reflect that governmentwide policy is to
assist small business concerns by paying them as quickly as possible
after invoices and all proper documentation, including acceptance, are
received and before normal payment due dates established in the
contract.

Output:
Acquisition Savings Reform Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise certain federal acquisition practices and procedures, including by: (1) requiring executive agency heads to use online reverse auction, or an equivalent method, in the procurement of commercial items above the simplified acquisition threshold; (2) requiring the consideration of Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles (defined as a kind of government-wide interagency acquisition contract or agreement to leverage the federal government's buying power) in the acquisition planning process; (3) authorizing contracting officers to waive contract closeout audits above the simplified acquisition purchase threshold based on risk assessments and to write off unreconciled balances on low risk contracts; (4) requiring executive agency heads to mandate that affordability be included as a requirement for major systems, research and development, and construction and architect-engineering acquisitions, prior to the approval of any acquisition plan exceeding $100 million; (5) requiring service contracts valued at more than $100 million to include provisions to achieve productivity improvements and cost efficiencies; and (6) assisting small businesses by paying their invoices as quickly as possible and before normal payment due dates established by contract.

Requires the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to develop a plan for reducing the use of time and materials and labor hour contracts.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1) identify on the OMB website a list of all Federal Strategic Source Vehicle contracts and agreements and awardees, and (2) develop a plan to achieve not less than $1 billion in measurable savings through Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles for FY2013-FY2016.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Biodiesel Energy
Development Act of 1997''.
    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
                  TITLE I--ALTERNATIVE FUELS--GENERAL

Sec. 101. Definitions.
Sec. 102. Amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Sec. 103. Minimum Federal fleet requirement.
           TITLE II--ALTERNATIVE FUELS--NON-FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Sec. 201. State and local incentives programs.
Sec. 202. Alternative fuel bus program.
Sec. 203. Alternative fuel use in nonroad vehicles, engines, and marine
                            vessels.
   TITLE III--AVAILABILITY AND USE OF REPLACEMENT FUELS, ALTERNATIVE
                 FUELS, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES

Sec. 301. Mandate for alternative fuel providers.
Sec. 302. Replacement fuel supply and demand program.
Sec. 303. Modification of goals; additional rulemaking authority.
Sec. 304. Fleet requirement program.
Sec. 305. Credits.
Sec. 306. Secretary's recommendation to Congress.

                  TITLE I--ALTERNATIVE FUELS--GENERAL

SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.

    Section 301 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13211) is
amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``derived from biological
        materials'' and inserting ``derived from domestically produced
        renewable biological materials (including biodiesel) at
        mixtures not less than 20 percent by volume'';
            (2) in paragraph (8), by striking subparagraph (B) and
        inserting the following:
                    ``(B) a motor vehicle (other than an automobile) or
                marine vessel that is capable of operating on
                alternative fuel, gasoline, or diesel fuel, or an
                approved blend of alternative fuel and petroleum-based
                fuel.'';
            (3) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (14) as
        paragraphs (12), (14), (15), and (16), respectively;
            (4) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following:
            ``(11) the term `heavy duty motor vehicle' means a motor
        vehicle or marine vessel that is greater than 8,500 pounds
        gross vehicle weight rating;'';
            (5) by inserting after paragraph (12) (as redesignated by
        paragraph (3)) the following:
            ``(13) the term `marine vessel' means a motorized
        watercraft or other artificial contrivance used as a means of
        transportation primarily on the navigable waters of the United
        States;'';
            (6) in paragraph (15) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)),
        by striking ``biological materials'' and inserting
        ``domestically produced renewable biological materials
        (including biodiesel)''.

SEC. 102. AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT.

    Section 400AA of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.
6374) is amended--
            (1) in the second sentence of subsection (a)(3)(B), by
        striking ``vehicles converted to use alternative fuels may be
        acquired if, after conversion,'' and inserting ``existing fleet
        vehicles may be converted to use alternative fuels at the time
        of a major vehicle overhaul or rebuild, or vehicles that have
        been converted to use alternative fuels may be acquired, if'';
        and
            (2) in subsection (g)--
                    (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``derived from
                biological materials'' and inserting ``derived from
                domestically produced renewable biological materials
                (including biodiesel) at mixtures not less than 20
                percent by volume'';
                    (B) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (B)
                and inserting the following:
                    ``(B) a motor vehicle (other than an automobile) or
                marine vessel that is capable of operating on
                alternative fuel, gasoline, or diesel fuel, or an
                approved blend of alternative fuel and petroleum-based
                fuel; and''; and
                    (C) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``or marine
                vessel'' [Same questions as above.] after ``a
                vehicle''.

SEC. 103. MINIMUM FEDERAL FLEET REQUIREMENT.

    Section 303 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13212) is
amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
        subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
    ``(c) Heavy Duty and Dual-Fueled Vehicle Compliance Credits.--
            ``(1) In general.--For purposes of meeting the requirements
        of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the
        Administrator of General Services, if appropriate, shall permit
        a Federal fleet to acquire 1 heavy duty alternative fueled
        vehicle in place of 2 light duty alternative fueled vehicles.
            ``(2) Additional credits.--For purposes of this section,
        the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of
        General Services, if appropriate, shall permit a Federal fleet
        to take an additional credit for the purchase and documented
        use of alternative fuel used in a dual-fueled vehicle,
        comparable conventionally-fueled motor vehicle, or marine
        vessel.
            ``(3) Accounting.--
                    ``(A) In general.--In allowing a credit for the
                purchase of a dual-fueled vehicle or alternative fuel,
                the Secretary may request a Federal agency to provide
                an accounting of the purchase.
                    ``(B) Guidelines.--The Secretary shall include any
                request made under subparagraph (A) in the guidelines
                required under section 308.
            ``(4) Fuel and vehicle neutrality.--The Secretary shall
        carry out this subsection in a manner that is, to the maximum
        extent practicable, neutral with respect to the type of fuel
        and vehicle used.''.

                         TITLE II--ALTERNATIVE

                      FUELS--NON-FEDERAL PROGRAMS

SEC. 201. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAMS.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--Section 409(a) of the Energy Policy
Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13235(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``alternative fueled
        vehicles'' and inserting ``light and heavy duty alternative
        fueled vehicles and increasing the use of alternative fuels'';
        and
            (2) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting after
                ``introduction of'' the following: ``converted or
                acquired light and heavy duty'';
                    (B) in subparagraph (E), by inserting after ``of
                sales of'' the following: ``, incentives toward use of,
                and reporting requirements relating to''; and
                    (C) in subparagraph (G)--
                            (i) by redesignating clauses (i) through
                        (iii) as clauses (ii) through (iv),
                        respectively; and
                            (ii) by inserting after ``cost of--'' the
                        following:
                    ``(i) alternative fuels;''.
    (b) Federal Assistance to States.--Section 409(b) of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13235(b)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
                end;
                    (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
                the end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(D) grants of Federal financial assistance for the
        incremental purchase cost of alternative fuels.'';
            (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting after ``be
        introduced'' the following: ``and the volume of alternative
        fuel likely to be consumed''; and
            (3) in paragraph (3)--
                    (A) by inserting ``alternative fuels and'' after
                ``in procuring''; and
                    (B) by inserting ``fuels and'' after ``of such''.
    (c) General Provisions.--Section 409(c)(2)(A) of the Energy Policy
Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13235(c)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting after
``alternative fueled vehicles in use'' the following: ``and volume of
alternative fuel consumed''.

SEC. 202. ALTERNATIVE FUEL BUS PROGRAM.

    Section 410(c) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C.
13236(c)) is amended in the second sentence by striking ``and the
conversion of school buses to dedicated vehicles'' and inserting ``the
incremental cost of alternative fuels used in flexible fueled school
buses, and the conversion of school buses to alternative fueled
vehicles''.

SEC. 203. ALTERNATIVE FUEL USE IN NONROAD VEHICLES, ENGINES, AND MARINE
              VESSELS.

    Section 412 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13238) is
amended--
            (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and engines'' and
        inserting ``, engines, and marine vessels'';
            (2) by striking ``vehicles and engines'' each place it
        appears in subsections (a) and (b) and inserting ``vehicles,
        engines, and marine vessels'';
            (3) in subsection (a)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking
                ``Nonroad Vehicles and Engines'' and inserting ``In
                General'';
                    (B) in paragraph (1)--
                            (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``a
                        study'' and inserting ``studies''; and
                            (ii) in the second sentence--
                                    (I) by striking ``study'' and
                                inserting ``studies''; and
                                    (II) by striking ``2 years'' and
                                inserting ``2, 6, and 10 years'';
                    (C) in paragraph (2)--
                            (i) by striking ``study'' each place it
                        appears and inserting ``studies''; and
                            (ii) in the second sentence, by inserting
                        ``or marine vessels'' after ``such vehicles'';
                        and
                    (D) in paragraph (3)--
                            (i) by striking ``report'' and inserting
                        ``reports''; and
                            (ii) by striking ``may'' and inserting
                        ``shall''; and
            (4) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``and
                Engines'' and inserting ``, Engines, and Marine
                Vessels''; and
                    (B) by striking ``rail transportation, vehicles
                used at airports, vehicles or engines used for marine
                purposes, and other vehicles or engines'' and inserting
                ``rail and waterway transportation, vehicles used at
                airports and seaports, vehicles or engines used for
                marine purposes, marine vessels, and other vehicles,
                engines, or marine vessels''.

   TITLE III--AVAILABILITY AND USE OF REPLACEMENT FUELS, ALTERNATIVE
                 FUELS, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES

SEC. 301. MANDATE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROVIDERS.

    Section 501 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13251) is
amended--
            (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``or heavy'' after
        ``new light''; and
            (2) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
                end;
                    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
                end and inserting ``; and''; and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(3) allow the conversion of an existing fleet vehicle
        into a dual-fueled alternative fueled vehicle at the time of a
        major overhaul or rebuild of the vehicle, if the original
        equipment manufacturer's warranty continues to apply to the
        vehicle, pursuant to an agreement between the original
        equipment manufacturer and the person performing the
        conversion.''.

SEC. 302. REPLACEMENT FUEL SUPPLY AND DEMAND PROGRAM.

    Section 502 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13252) is
amended--
            (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by inserting
        ``and heavy'' after ``in light''; and
            (2) in the first sentence of subsection (b), by inserting
        after ``October 1, 1993,'' the following: ``and every 5 years
        thereafter through October 1, 2008,''.

SEC. 303. MODIFICATION OF GOALS; ADDITIONAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.

    Section 504 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13254) is
amended--
            (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking
        ``and periodically thereafter'' and inserting ``consistent with
        the reporting requirements of section 502(b)''; and
            (2) in subsection (c), by inserting after the first
        sentence the following: ``Any additional regulation issued by
        the Secretary shall be, to the maximum extent practicable,
        neutral with respect to the type of fuel and vehicle used.''.

SEC. 304. FLEET REQUIREMENT PROGRAM.

    (a) Fleet Program Purchase Goals.--Section 507(a)(1) of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13257(a)(1)) is amended by inserting
``acquired as, or converted into,'' after ``shall be''.
    (b) Fleet Requirement Program.--Section 507(g) of the Energy Policy
Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13257(g)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``acquired as, or
        converted into,'' after ``shall be'';
            (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
            (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
            ``(4) Substitutions.--The Secretary shall, by rule, permit
        fleets covered under this section to substitute the acquisition
        or conversion of 1 heavy duty alternative fueled vehicle for 2
        light duty vehicle acquisitions to meet the requirements of
        this subsection.''.
    (c) Conversions.--Section 507(j) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
(42 U.S.C. 13257(j)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``Nothing in'' and inserting the following:
            ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in'';
        and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Conversion into alternative fueled vehicles.--
                    ``(A) In general.--A fleet owner shall be permitted
                to convert an existing fleet vehicle into an
                alternative fueled vehicle, and purchase the
                alternative fuel for the converted vehicle, for the
                purpose of compliance with this title or an amendment
                made by this title, if the original equipment
                manufacturer's warranty continues to apply to the
                vehicle, pursuant to an agreement between the original
                equipment manufacturer and the person performing the
                conversion.
                    ``(B) Credits.--A fleet owner shall be allowed a
                credit for the conversion of an existing fleet vehicle
                and the purchase of alternative fuel for the
                vehicle.''.
    (d) Mandatory State Fleet Programs.--Section 507(o) of the Energy
Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13257(o)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1)--
                    (A) by inserting ``or heavy'' after ``new light'';
                and
                    (B) by inserting ``or converted'' after
                ``acquired''; and
            (2) in the first sentence of paragraph (2)(A)--
                    (A) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the
                Biodiesel Energy Development Act of 1997''; and
                    (B) by inserting after ``of light'' the following:
                ``or heavy duty alternative fueled''.

SEC. 305. CREDITS.

    (a) In General.--Section 508(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
(42 U.S.C. 13258(a)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
        following:
            ``(1) Additional alternative fueled vehicles.--The
        Secretary''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Alternative fuel.--The Secretary shall allocate a
        credit to a fleet or covered person that acquires a volume of
        alternative fuel equal to the estimated need for 1 year for any
        dual-fueled vehicle acquired or converted by the fleet or
        covered person as required under this title.''.
    (b) Allocation.--Section 508(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
(42 U.S.C. 13258(b)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``In allocating credits under subsection
        (a),'' and inserting the following:
            ``(1) Additional alternative fueled vehicles.--In
        allocating credits under subsection (a)(1),''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Dual-fueled vehicles; alternative fuel.--In
        allocating credits under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall
        allocate 2 credits to a fleet or covered person for acquiring
        or converting a dual-fueled vehicle and acquiring a volume of
        alternative fuel equal to the estimated need for 1 year for any
        dual-fueled vehicle if the dual-fueled vehicle acquired is in
        excess of the number that the fleet or covered person is
        required to acquire or is acquired before the date that the
        fleet or covered person is required to acquire the number under
        this title.''.

SEC. 306. SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATION TO CONGRESS.

    Section 509(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C.
13259(a)) is amended--
            (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the semicolon at
        the end the following: ``and exempting replacement fuels from
        taxes levied on non-replacement fuels''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2)--
                    (A) by inserting ``and converters'' after
                ``suppliers''; and
                    (B) by inserting before the semicolon the
                following: ``, including the conversion and warranty of
                motor vehicles into alternative fueled vehicles''.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
     Title I:  Alternative Fuels - General
     Title II:  Alternative Fuels - Non-Federal Programs
     Title III:  Availability and Use of Replacement Fuels,
          Alternative Fuels, and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Biodiesel Energy Development Act of 1997 -
Title I:  Alternative Fuels - General
 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to modify definitions relating to alternative fuels, dual-fueled vehicles, heavy duty motor vehicles, and marine vessels.
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to alternative fuel use by light duty Federal vehicles to provide that if such vehicles are not acquired from original equipment manufacturers, existing fleet vehicles may be converted to use alternative fuels at the time of a major vehicle overhaul or rebuild.
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of Energy (Secretary), if appropriate, to permit a Federal fleet to:  (1) acquire one heavy duty alternative fueled vehicle in place of two light duty alternative fueled vehicles; and (2) take an additional credit for the purchase and documented use of alternative fuel used in a dual-fueled vehicle, comparable conventionally-fueled motor vehicle, or marine vessel.
Title II:  Alternative Fuels - Non-Federal Programs
 - Requires State and local alternative fuel incentives programs to include the goal of introducing substantial numbers of light and heavy duty alternative fuels vehicles and increasing the use of alternative fuels. Conditions State eligibility for Federal assistance upon inclusion in each State plan of an examination of the introduction of converted or acquired light and heavy duty alternative fueled vehicles in State-owned or operated motor vehicle fleets.
(Sec. 201) Authorizes the Secretary to provide, upon State request, Federal financial assistance grants for the incremental purchase cost of alternative fuels.  Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress on the volume of alternative fuel consumed.
(Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States and political subdivisions for the incremental cost of alternative fuels used in flexible fueled school buses and school bus conversions to alternative fueled vehicles.
(Sec. 203) Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on alternative fuel use in marine vessels.
Title III:  Availability and Use of Replacement Fuels, Alternative Fuels, and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
 - Modifies the mandate for alternative fuel providers to include regulation of heavy duty trucks.
(Sec. 301) Cites circumstances under which the Secretary may allow the conversion of an existing fleet vehicle into a dual-fueled alternative fueled vehicle at the time of a major vehicle overhaul or rebuild.
(Sec. 302) Directs the Secretary to:  (1) include heavy duty motor vehicles in the program to promote the development and use in light duty motor vehicles of domestic replacement fuels; and (2) review every five years a development plan and production goals for replacement fuel supply and demand.
(Sec. 304) Modifies the fleet program purchase goals to require that specified percentages of new light duty motor vehicles acquired in each model year be acquired as, or converted into, alternative fueled vehicles.
Modifies the fleet requirement program to direct the Secretary to permit fleets to substitute the acquisition or conversion of one heavy duty alternative fueled vehicle for two light duty vehicle acquisitions to meet program requirements.
Permits a fleet owner to convert an existing fleet vehicle into an alternative fueled vehicle, and purchase the fuel for such vehicle for compliance purposes, if the original equipment manufacturer's warranty continues to apply to the vehicle.  Allows a fleet owner a credit for such conversion.
(Sec. 305) Instructs the Secretary to allocate a credit to a fleet or covered person that acquires a volume of alternative fuel equal to the estimated need for one year for any dual-fueled vehicle acquired or converted under this Act.  Sets forth a credit allocation scheme for dual-fueled vehicles and alternative fuel.
(Sec. 306) Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress recommended requirements for exempting replacement fuels from taxes levied on non-replacement fuels if the Secretary notifies the Congress that a fleet requirement program is not necessary.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Air Travelers Fair Treatment Act of
2001''.

SEC. 2. FAIR TREATMENT OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS.

    Section 41712 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
    ``(c) Specific Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term
`unfair or deceptive practice' includes each of the following:
            ``(1) Flight delays.--The failure of an air carrier or
        foreign air carrier to provide a passenger of the carrier with
        an accurate explanation of the reasons for a flight delay,
        cancellation, or diversion from a ticketed itinerary.
            ``(2) Termination of ticket agents.--In the case of a
        termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, or substantial change in
        the competitive circumstances of the appointment of a ticket
        agent by an air carrier or foreign air carrier, the failure of
        the air carrier or foreign air carrier--
                    ``(A) to provide the ticket agent with written
                notice, and a full statement of reasons for the action,
                on or before the 90th day preceding the action; and
                    ``(B) to provide the ticket agent with at least 60
                days to correct any deficiency claimed in the written
                notice,
        except in cases of insolvency, an assignment for the benefit of
        creditors, bankruptcy, or nonpayment of sums due under the
        appointment.''.

SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAWS.

    Section 41713(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``related to a price, route, or service of an air carrier that
may provide air transportation under this subpart'' and inserting
``that directly prescribes a price, route, or level of service for air
transportation provided by an air carrier under this subpart''.

SEC. 4. EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; RIGHT OF EGRESS.

    (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 41722. Airline passenger rights
    ``(a) Right to In-Flight Emergency Medical Care.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation shall
        prescribe regulations to establish minimum standards for
        resuscitation, emergency medical, and first-aid equipment and
        supplies to be carried on board an aircraft operated by an air
        carrier in air transportation that is capable of carrying at
        least 30 passengers.
            ``(2) Considerations.--In prescribing regulations under
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider--
                    ``(A) the weight and size of the equipment
                described in paragraph (1);
                    ``(B) the need for special training of air carrier
                personnel to operate the equipment safely and
                effectively;
                    ``(C) the space limitations of each type of
                aircraft;
                    ``(D) the effect of the regulations on aircraft
                operations;
                    ``(E) the practical experience of airlines in
                carrying and operating similar equipment; and
                    ``(F) other relevant factors.
            ``(3) Consultation.--Before prescribing regulations under
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the Surgeon
        General of the Public Health Service.
    ``(b) Right To Exit Aircraft.--No air carrier or foreign air
carrier operating an aircraft in air transportation shall prevent or
hinder (including by failing to assist) any passenger from exiting the
aircraft (under the same circumstances as any member of the flight crew
is permitted to exit the aircraft) if--
            ``(1) the aircraft is parked at an airport terminal gate
        with access to ramp or other facilities through which
        passengers are customarily boarded and deplaned;
            ``(2) the aircraft has remained at the gate more than 1
        hour past its scheduled departure time; and
            ``(3) the captain of the aircraft has not been informed by
        air traffic control authorities that the aircraft can be
        cleared for departure within 15 minutes.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 417 of title
49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``41722. Airline passenger rights.''.

SEC. 5. CONSUMER ACCESS TO INFORMATION.

    (a) Requirement for Program.--
            (1) In general.--Chapter 447 of title 49, United States
        Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
        section:
``Sec. 44727. Air traveler safety program
    ``(a) In General.--
            ``(1) Written information.--The Secretary of Transportation
        (in this section referred to as the `Secretary') shall require
        in regulations, for a period determined by the Secretary, that
        each air carrier that provides interstate air transportation or
        foreign air transportation to provide written information upon
        request, to passengers that purchase passage for interstate or
        foreign air transportation concerning the following:
                    ``(A) Safety inspection reviews conducted by the
                Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
                (in this section referred to as the `Administrator') on
                the aircraft of that air carrier.
                    ``(B) The safety ranking of that air carrier, as
                determined by the Administrator in accordance with
                applicable law.
                    ``(C) The compliance of the members of the crew of
                the aircraft with any applicable certification
                requirements under this subtitle.
            ``(2) Guidelines.--The regulations issued by the Secretary
        under this subsection shall provide guidelines for air carriers
        relating to the provision of the information referred to in
        paragraph (1).
            ``(3) Request for information.--An air carrier shall be
        required to provide to a passenger, on request, any information
        concerning the safety of aircraft and the competency of persons
        issued a certificate under this subtitle for the operation of
        the aircraft that the Secretary, to the extent allowable by
        law, determines to be appropriate.
    ``(b) Submission of Performance Review.--
            ``(1) In general.--Not later than December 31 of each year,
        the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress regarding the
        safety of air carriers that provide interstate or foreign air
        transportation. The report shall include with respect to the
        year in which the report is filed--
                    ``(A) the number of accidents and a description of
                such accidents of air carriers attributable to each air
                carrier that provides interstate or foreign air
                transportation; and
                    ``(B) the names of makers of aircraft that have
                been involved in an accident.
            ``(2) Availability of information.--The Secretary shall
        make the annual report under paragraph (1) available to any
        person or entity upon request.
    ``(c) Victims' Rights Program.--
            ``(1) In general.--The National Transportation Safety Board
        shall establish and administer a program for victims and
        survivors of aircraft accidents in air commerce. Under that
        program, the National Transportation Safety Board shall ensure
        that such victims and survivors of an accident receive, to the
        extent allowable by law, immediate and unrestricted access to
        information on the accident that is made available from--
                    ``(A) the air carrier involved in an accident in
                air commerce;
                    ``(B) the Federal Government; and
                    ``(C) State governments and political subdivisions
                thereof.
            ``(2) Classified information.--Nothing in paragraph (1) may
        be construed to authorize a release of information that is
        specifically authorized under criteria established by an
        Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national
        defense or foreign policy.
    ``(d) Coordination of Victim Assistance.--
            ``(1) In general.--The National Transportation Safety
        Board, in cooperation with officials of appropriate Federal
        agencies and the American Red Cross, shall establish a program
        to ensure the coordination of the disclosure of information
        under subsection (c) and assistance provided to victims of an
        accident in air commerce.
            ``(2) Establishment of toll-free telephone line.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The National Transportation
                Safety Board, in cooperation with officials of the
                appropriate Federal agencies and the American Red
                Cross, shall establish a toll-free telephone line to
                facilitate the provision of information under paragraph
                (3).
                    ``(B) Action by the national transportation safety
                board.--The National Transportation Safety Board shall
                take such action as may be necessary to ensure--
                            ``(i) the publication of the telephone
                        number of the telephone line established under
                        subparagraph (A) in newspapers of general
                        circulation; and
                            ``(ii) the provision of such number on
                        national television news programs.
            ``(3) Information provided by telephone line.--The
        telephone line established under paragraph (2) shall provide
        the following information concerning an accident in air
        commerce:
                    ``(A) The identifier name and number of the
                aircraft involved in the accident.
                    ``(B) The names of known victims of the accident.
                    ``(C) The status of the investigation of the
                accident.
                    ``(D) A list of appropriate Federal agencies and
                contacts.
                    ``(E) The facilities at which victims of the
                accident may be identified.
    ``(e) Civil Penalties.--
            ``(1) In general.--Any air carrier that fails to provide
        information in accordance with this section shall be liable for
        a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per
        violation.
            ``(2) Travel agencies and other persons not covered.--
        Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a travel agency or other
        person that does not provide interstate or foreign air
        transportation.
    ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this
section.''.
            (2) Conforming amendment.--The analysis for chapter 447 of
        title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
        the following new item:

``44727. Air traveler safety program.''.
    (b) Time for Regulations.--The Secretary of Transportation shall
issue the regulations required by subsection (a) of section 44727 of
title 49, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), not later
than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
    (c) Submittal of First Annual Report.--The Secretary of
Transportation shall submit the first annual report to Congress under
subsection (b) of such section 44727 not later than December 31, 2001.

Output: Air Travelers Fair Treatment Act of 2001 - Amends Federal transportation law to make it an unfair or deceptive practice for an air carrier or foreign air carrier to fail to provide a passenger with an accurate explanation of the reasons for a flight delay, cancellation, or diversion from a ticketed itinerary.Makes it an unfair or deceptive practice for an air carrier or foreign air carrier, in the case of a termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of the appointment of a ticket agent by an air carrier or foreign air carrier, to fail: (1) to provide the ticket agent with written notice, and a full statement of reasons for the action, on or before the 90th day preceding the action; and (2) to provide the ticket agent with at least 60 days to correct any deficiency claimed. Exempts from this rule cases of insolvency, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, bankruptcy, or nonpayment of sums due under the appointment.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations to establish minimum standards for resuscitation, emergency medical, and first-aid equipment and supplies to be carried on board an aircraft capable of carrying at least 30 passengers.Prohibits air carriers or foreign air carriers from preventing, hindering, or failing to assist any passenger from exiting an aircraft (under the same circumstances as any flight crew member may exit) if: (1) the aircraft is parked over an hour past its scheduled departure time at an airport terminal gate with access to ramp or other boarding and deplaning facilities; and (2) the aircraft captain has not been informed by air traffic control authorities that the aircraft can be cleared for departure within 15 minutes.Directs the Secretary to require by regulations each air carrier or foreign air carrier to provide, upon request, to their passengers any information concerning the safety of the aircraft and the competency of the aircraft crew.Directs the National Transportation Safety Board to establish and administer a program for victims and survivors of aircraft accidents in which they receive immediate and unrestricted access to information with regard to such accidents. Establishes a toll-free telephone line for the public to provide specified information concerning an aircraft accident.Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act.