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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011''.

SEC. 2. NO REGULATION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES.

    (a) In General.--Title III of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7601 et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 330. NO REGULATION OF EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE GASES.

    ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `greenhouse gas' means
any of the following:
            ``(1) Water vapor.
            ``(2) Carbon dioxide.
            ``(3) Methane.
            ``(4) Nitrous oxide.
            ``(5) Sulfur hexafluoride.
            ``(6) Hydrofluorocarbons.
            ``(7) Perfluorocarbons.
            ``(8) Any other substance subject to, or proposed to be
        subject to, regulation, action, or consideration under this Act
        to address climate change.
    ``(b) Limitation on Agency Action.--
            ``(1) Limitation.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Administrator may not, under
                this Act, promulgate any regulation concerning, take
                action relating to, or take into consideration the
                emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change.
                    ``(B) Air pollutant definition.--The definition of
                the term `air pollutant' in section 302(g) does not
                include a greenhouse gas. Nothwithstanding the previous
                sentence, such definition may include a greenhouse gas
                for purposes of addressing concerns other than climate
                change.
            ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) does not prohibit the
        following:
                    ``(A) Notwithstanding paragraph (4)(B),
                implementation and enforcement of the rule entitled
                `Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards
                and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards' (75 Fed.
                Reg. 25324 (May 7, 2010) and without further revision)
                and finalization, implementation, enforcement, and
                revision of the proposed rule entitled `Greenhouse Gas
                Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for
                Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles' published
                at 75 Fed. Reg. 74152 (November 30, 2010).
                    ``(B) Implementation and enforcement of section
                211(o).
                    ``(C) Statutorily authorized Federal research,
                development, and demonstration programs addressing
                climate change.
                    ``(D) Implementation and enforcement of title VI to
                the extent such implementation or enforcement only
                involves one or more class I or class II substances (as
                such terms are defined in section 601).
                    ``(E) Implementation and enforcement of section 821
                (42 U.S.C. 7651k note) of Public Law 101-549 (commonly
                referred to as the `Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990').
            ``(3) Inapplicability of provisions.--Nothing listed in
        paragraph (2) shall cause a greenhouse gas to be subject to
        part C of title I (relating to prevention of significant
        deterioration of air quality) or considered an air pollutant
        for purposes of title V (relating to air permits).
            ``(4) Certain prior agency actions.--The following rules,
        and actions (including any supplement or revision to such rules
        and actions) are repealed and shall have no legal effect:
                    ``(A) `Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases',
                published at 74 Fed. Reg. 56260 (October 30, 2009).
                    ``(B) `Endangerment and Cause or Contribute
                Findings for Greenhouse Gases under section 202(a) of
                the Clean Air Act' published at 74 Fed. Reg. 66496
                (Dec. 15, 2009).
                    ``(C) `Reconsideration of the Interpretation of
                Regulations That Determine Pollutants Covered by Clean
                Air Act Permitting Programs' published at 75 Fed. Reg.
                17004 (April 2, 2010) and the memorandum from Stephen
                L. Johnson, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
                Administrator, to EPA Regional Administrators,
                concerning `EPA's Interpretation of Regulations that
                Determine Pollutants Covered by Federal Prevention of
                Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program' (Dec.
                18, 2008).
                    ``(D) `Prevention of Significant Deterioration and
                Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule', published at 75
                Fed. Reg. 31514 (June 3, 2010).
                    ``(E) `Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits
                Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration
                Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding
                of Substantial Inadequacy and SIP Call', published at
                75 Fed. Reg. 77698 (December 13, 2010).
                    ``(F) `Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits
                Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration
                Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding
                of Failure to Submit State Implementation Plan
                Revisions Required for Greenhouse Gases', published at
                75 Fed. Reg. 81874 (December 29, 2010).
                    ``(G) `Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits
                Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration
                Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Federal
                Implementation Plan', published at 75 Fed. Reg. 82246
                (December 30, 2010).
                    ``(H) `Action To Ensure Authority To Implement
                Title V Permitting Programs Under the Greenhouse Gas
                Tailoring Rule', published at 75 Fed. Reg. 82254
                (December 30, 2010).
                    ``(I) `Determinations Concerning Need for Error
                Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval,
                and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas
                Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program',
                published at 75 Fed. Reg. 82430 (December 30, 2010).
                    ``(J) `Limitation of Approval of Prevention of
                Significant Deterioration Provisions Concerning
                Greenhouse Gas Emitting-Sources in State Implementation
                Plans; Final Rule', published at 75 Fed. Reg. 82536
                (December 30, 2010).
                    ``(K) `Determinations Concerning Need for Error
                Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval,
                and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas
                Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program;
                Proposed Rule', published at 75 Fed. Reg. 82365
                (December 30, 2010).
                    ``(L) Except for action listed in paragraph (2),
                any other Federal action under this Act occurring
                before the date of enactment of this section that
                applies a stationary source permitting requirement or
                an emissions standard for a greenhouse gas to address
                climate change.
            ``(5) State action.--
                    ``(A) No limitation.--This section does not limit
                or otherwise affect the authority of a State to adopt,
                amend, enforce, or repeal State laws and regulations
                pertaining to the emission of a greenhouse gas.
                    ``(B) Exception.--
                            ``(i) Rule.--Notwithstanding subparagraph
                        (A), any provision described in clause (ii)--
                                    ``(I) is not federally enforceable;
                                    ``(II) is not deemed to be a part
                                of Federal law; and
                                    ``(III) is deemed to be stricken
                                from the plan described in clause
                                (ii)(I) or the program or permit
                                described in clause (ii)(II), as
                                applicable.
                            ``(ii) Provisions defined.--For purposes of
                        clause (i), the term `provision' means any
                        provision that--
                                    ``(I) is contained in a State
                                implementation plan under section 110
                                and authorizes or requires a limitation
                                on, or imposes a permit requirement
                                for, the emission of a greenhouse gas
                                to address climate change; or
                                    ``(II) is part of an operating
                                permit program under title V, or a
                                permit issued pursuant to title V, and
                                authorizes or requires a limitation on
                                the emission of a greenhouse gas to
                                address climate change.
                    ``(C) Action by administrator.--The Administrator
                may not approve or make federally enforceable any
                provision described in subparagraph (B)(ii).''.

SEC. 3. PRESERVING ONE NATIONAL STANDARD FOR AUTOMOBILES.

    Section 209(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7543) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
            ``(4) With respect to standards for emissions of greenhouse
        gases (as defined in section 330) for model year 2017 or any
        subsequent model year for new motor vehicles and new motor
        vehicle engines--
                    ``(A) the Administrator may not waive application
                of subsection (a); and
                    ``(B) no waiver granted prior to the date of
                enactment of this paragraph may be considered to waive
                the application of subsection (a).''.

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Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change.

Exempts from such prohibition: (1) implementation and enforcement of the rule, "Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards" and finalization, implementation, enforcement, and revision of the proposed rule, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles"; (2) implementation of the renewable fuel program; (3) statutorily authorized federal research, development, and demonstration programs addressing climate change; (4) implementation and enforcement of stratospheric ozone protection to the extent that such implementation or enforcement only involves class I or II substances; and (5) implementation and enforcement of requirements for monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions. Provides that none of such exemptions shall cause a GHG to be subject to regulations relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality or considered an air pollutant for purposes of air pollution prevention and control permits.

Repeals and makes ineffective specified rules and actions concerning permit requirements or emission standards for GHGs to address climate change.

Prohibits the Administrator from waiving, and invalidates waivers given by the Administrator before the enactment of this Act, the ban on states from adopting or enforcing standards relating to the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or engines with respect to GHG emissions for model year 2017 or any subsequent model year.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Improvements for Special
Needs Beneficiaries Act of 2002''.

SEC. 2. SPECIALIZED MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
              BENEFICIARIES.

    (a) Establishment of Specialized Medicare+Choice Plans for Special
Needs Beneficiaries.--
            (1) Treatment as coordinated care plan.--Section
        1851(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-
        21(a)(2)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following new
        sentence: ``Specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special needs
        beneficiaries (as defined in section 1859(b)(4)) may be any
        type of coordinated care plan.''.
            (2) Specialized medicare+choice plan for special needs
        beneficiaries defined.--Section 1859(b) of the Social Security
        Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-28(b)) is amended by adding at the end the
        following new paragraph:
            ``(4) Specialized medicare+choice plans for special needs
        beneficiaries.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The term `specialized
                Medicare+Choice plan for special needs beneficiaries'
                means a Medicare+Choice plan that exclusively serves
                special needs beneficiaries (as defined in subparagraph
                (B)).
                    ``(B) Special needs beneficiary.--The term `special
                needs beneficiary' means a Medicare+Choice eligible
                individual who--
                            ``(i) is institutionalized (as defined by
                        the Secretary);
                            ``(ii) is entitled to medical assistance
                        under a State plan under title XIX; or
                            ``(iii) meets such other requirements as
                        the Secretary may establish for purposes of
                        identifying beneficiaries with a severe and
                        disabling chronic condition who would benefit
                        from enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan
                        described in subparagraph (A).''.
            (3) Restriction on enrollment permitted.--Section 1859 of
        the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-28) is amended by
        adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Restriction on Enrollment for Specialized Medicare+Choice
Plans for Special Needs Beneficiaries.--In the case of a specialized
Medicare+Choice plan for special needs beneficiaries (as defined in
subsection (b)(4)), notwithstanding any other provision of this part
and in accordance with regulations of the Secretary and for periods
before January 1, 2008, the plan may restrict the enrollment of
individuals under the plan to individuals who are within 1 or more
classes of special needs beneficiaries.''.
            (4) Additional requirements for specialized medicare+choice
        plans for special needs beneficiaries.--Section 1857(e) of the
        Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-27(e)) is amended by
        adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(3) Additional requirements for specialized
        medicare+choice plans for special needs beneficiaries.--In the
        case of a specialized Medicare+Choice plan for special needs
        beneficiaries (as defined in section 1859(b)(4)), the contract
        shall include additional terms and conditions as follows:
                    ``(A) Clinical delivery system.--
                            ``(i) In general.--Under the contract, the
                        organization offering the specialized
                        Medicare+Choice plan for special needs
                        beneficiaries shall establish a clinical
                        delivery system that meets the needs of special
                        needs beneficiaries (as defined in section
                        1859(b)(4)(B)) enrolled in the plan.
                            ``(ii) Elements.--The clinical delivery
                        system established under clause (i) shall
                        include the following:
                                    ``(I) A comprehensive patient
                                assessment and plan of care.
                                    ``(II) Methods to prevent, delay,
                                or minimize the progression of severe
                                and disabling chronic conditions.
                                    ``(III) Care management protocols,
                                including high-risk screening to
                                identify factors that may increase the
                                cost of care provided to special needs
                                beneficiaries.
                                    ``(IV) Appropriate specially
                                trained health care staff, such as
                                nurse practitioners, geriatric care
                                managers, and mental health
                                professionals.
                                    ``(V) Methods for promoting the
                                integration of care, financing, and
                                administrative functions across health
                                care settings.
                    ``(B) Data collection; development of outcome
                measures.--
                            ``(i) Data collection.--Under the contract,
                        the organization offering the specialized
                        Medicare+Choice plan for special needs
                        beneficiaries shall--
                                    ``(I) collect such data as the
                                Secretary may specify for the purpose
                                of monitoring the quality of health
                                care items and services provided to
                                special needs beneficiaries enrolled in
                                the plan, outcomes, and costs,
                                including functional and diagnostic
                                data and information collected through
                                outcome measures developed under clause
                                (ii);
                                    ``(II) maintain, and afford the
                                Secretary access to, the records
                                relating to the plan, including
                                pertinent financial, medical, and
                                personnel records; and
                                    ``(III) make available to the
                                Secretary reports that the Secretary
                                finds necessary to monitor the
                                operation, cost, and effectiveness of
                                the plan.
                            ``(ii) Development of outcome measures.--
                        Under the contract, the organization offering
                        the specialized Medicare+Choice plan for
                        special needs beneficiaries and the Secretary
                        shall jointly cooperate in the development and
                        implementation of health status and quality of
                        life outcome measures with respect to special
                        needs beneficiaries (as defined in section
                        1859(b)(4)(B)) enrolled in the plan.
                    ``(C) Quality assurance; patient safeguards.--The
                contract shall require the organization offering the
                specialized Medicare+Choice plan for special needs
                beneficiaries to have in effect, at a minimum, a
                written plan of quality assurance and improvement, and
                procedures implementing such plan, in accordance with
                regulations.
                    ``(D) Oversight.--The contract shall provide that
                the Secretary shall conduct, in addition to any other
                review conducted under this part, such review of the
                operation of specialized Medicare+Choice plans for
                special needs beneficiaries and organizations offering
                such plans as may be appropriate in order to ensure the
                compliance of the plans and organizations with the
                requirements of this part and regulations to carry out
                such requirements.''.
    (b) Effective Dates.--
            (1) In general.--The amendments made by subsection (a)
        shall take effect upon the date of enactment of this Act.
            (2) Deadline for issuance of requirements for special needs
        beneficiaries; transition.--Not later than October 1, 2003, the
        Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue final
        regulations to establish requirements for special needs
        beneficiaries under section 1859(b)(4)(B)(iii) of the Social
        Security Act (as added by subsection (a)(2)).

SEC. 3. GAO REPORT TO CONGRESS ON SPECIALIZED MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS FOR
              SPECIAL NEEDS BENEFICIARIES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than December 31, 2006, the Comptroller
General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that
assesses the impact of specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special
needs beneficiaries (as defined in section 1859(b)(4) of the Social
Security Act (as added by section 2(a)(2))) on the cost and quality of
services provided to enrollees.
    (b) Contents.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall
contain the following elements:
            (1) A general assessment of the operations of the
        specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special needs
        beneficiaries.
            (2) Information on the demographics and health status of
        beneficiaries enrolled in such plans.
            (3) Information on such plans' clinical models of care.
            (4) Information on the performance of such plans related to
        such quality indicators as the Secretary determines to be
        appropriate.
            (5) An assessment of the marketing materials and practices
        of the plans.
            (6) An assessment of the plans' ability to integrate care,
        financing, and administrative functions across health care
        settings.
            (7) A general assessment of the costs and any savings to
        the medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security
        Act as a result of amendments made by section 2.

Output: Medicare Improvements for Special Needs Beneficiaries Act of 2002 - Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries and the treatment of such plans as coordinated care plans under Medicare part C. Permits restriction on the enrollment of individuals in a specialized Medicare+Choice plan to special needs beneficiaries. Establishes additional requirements for specialized Medicare+choice plans for special needs beneficiaries.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Knife Owners' Protection Act of
2017''.

SEC. 2. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF KNIVES.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any provision of any law or any
rule or regulation of the United States, or of a State or any political
subdivision of a State, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by
Federal law from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a
knife or knives shall be entitled to transport a knife or knives from
any place where such person may lawfully possess, carry or transport
such a knife or knives to any other place where such person may
lawfully possess, carry or transport such a knife or knives if--
            (1) in the case of transportation by motor vehicle, the
        knife or knives are not directly accessible from the passenger
        compartment of such transporting vehicle, or, in the case of a
        motor vehicle without a compartment separate from the passenger
        compartment, the knife or knives shall be contained in a locked
        container, glove compartment, or console; or
            (2) in the case of transportation by other means (including
        any conveyance over land, on or through water, or through the
        air), the knife or knives are contained in a locked container.
    (b) Emergency Knives.--Any knife or tool designed for enabling
escape in an emergency incorporating a blunt tipped safety blade, a
guarded blade, or both, for cutting safety belts may be carried in the
passenger compartment and need not be secured in a locked container,
glove compartment, or console. This subsection shall not apply to the
transport of any such knife or tool in the passenger cabin of aircraft
whose passengers are subject to airport screening procedures of the
Transportation Security Administration.
    (c) No Arrest or Detention.--A person who is transporting a knife
or knives in compliance with this section may not be arrested or
otherwise detained for violation of any law or any rule or regulation
of a State or any political subdivision of a State related to the
possession, transportation, or carrying of knives, unless there is
probable cause to believe that the person is not in compliance with at
least one of the requirements of subsection (a).
    (d) Claim or Defense.--A person may assert this section as a claim
or defense in any action or proceeding, civil or criminal. When a
person asserts this section as a claim or defense in a criminal
proceeding, the State or political subdivision shall bear the burden of
proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the person was not in
compliance with subsection (a).
    (e) Right of Action.--Any person who, under color of any statute,
ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or political
subdivision of a State, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any person
to the deprivation of the rights, privileges, or immunities set forth
in this section, shall be liable to the person so deprived in an action
at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress. When a
person asserts this section as a claim or defense, the court shall
award the prevailing party (including any party who receives a
favorable resolution through a decision by a court, settlement of a
claim, withdrawal of criminal charges, or change of a statute or
regulation), other than a State or any political subdivision of a State
or its employees or representatives, a reasonable attorneys' fee.
    (f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term ``transport''
includes staying in temporary lodging overnight, common carrier
misrouting or delays, stops for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance,
emergencies, medical treatment, and all other activity related to the
person's overall journey. The term shall not include any transportation
of a knife or knives with the intent to commit any offense punishable
by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year involving the use or
threatened use of force against another, or with knowledge, or
reasonable cause to believe, that such an offense is to be committed in
the course of, or arising from, such journey. Within any form of
temporary lodging, a knife or knives may be accessible.
    (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed in any way to limit any right to possess, carry, or transport
a knife or knives under applicable State law.

SEC. 3. REPEAL OF FEDERAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO SWITCHBLADE KNIVES.

    (a) Repeals.--
            (1) Chapter 29 of title 15, United States Code, is
        repealed.
            (2) Subsections (g) and (i) of section 1716, title 18,
        United States Code, are repealed.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) The table of chapters at the beginning of title 15,
        United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to
        chapter 29, and inserting in lieu thereof, ``[Chapter 29.
        Repealed]''.
            (2) Section 1716 of title 18, United States Code, is
        amended by redesignating--
                    (A) subsection (h) as subsection (g);
                    (B) subsection (j) as subsection (h); and
                    (C) subsection (k) as subsection (i).
    (c) Effective Date.--The repeals made by subsection (a)--
            (1) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act;
        and
            (2) do not apply with respect to any indictment,
        convictions, sentencing, appeals, civil or criminal fines or
        penalties obtained, forfeitures obtained, terms of imprisonment
        or any other enforcement actions or proceedings occurring or
        commenced, on or before the date of enactment of this Act.

Output: Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts.  This bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding.  This bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife.  Finally, it amends the federal criminal code to eliminate two provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. <greek-th> x

    This Act may be cited as the ``Child Modeling Exploitation
Prevention Act''.<greek-th> x

SEC. 2. FINDINGS. <greek-th> x

    The Congress finds the following:<greek-th> x
            (1) The use of children in the production of exploitive
        child modeling, including on Internet websites, in photographs,
        films, videos, and other visual depictions, is a form of child
        abuse that can result in physical and psychological harm to the
        children involved. <greek-th> x
            (2) Exploitive child modeling is different from other,
        legitimate, child modeling because exploitive child modeling
        involves marketing the child himself or herself in lascivious
        positions and acts, rather than actually marketing products to
        average American consumers. <greek-th> x
            (3) The purpose of exploitive child modeling is to satisfy
        the demand of pedophiles. <greek-th> x
            (4) Unlike legitimate child modeling, exploitive child
        modeling may involve a direct and personal interaction between
        the child model and the pedophile. The pedophile often knows
        the child's name and has a way of communicating with the child.
        <greek-th> x
            (5) The interaction between the exploited child model and
        the pedophile can lead the child to trust pedophiles and to
        believe that it is acceptable and safe to meet with pedophiles
        in private. <greek-th> x
            (6) Over 70 percent of convicted pedophiles have used child
        pornography or exploitive child modeling depictions to whet
        their sexual appetites. Because children are used in its
        production, exploitive child modeling can place the child in
        danger of being abducted, abused, or murdered by the pedophiles
        who view such depictions. <greek-th> x
            (7) These exploitive exhibitions of children are
        unacceptable by social standards and lead to a direct harm to
        the children involved. <greek-th> x

SEC. 3. EMPLOYMENT IN EXPLOITIVE CHILD MODELING. <greek-th> x

    (a) Prohibition on Employment.--Section 12 of the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 212) is amended by adding at the end
the following:<greek-th> x
    ``(e)(1) No employer may employ a child model in exploitive child
modeling.<greek-th> x
    ``(2) Notwithstanding section 16(a), whoever violates paragraph (1)
shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or
both.<greek-th> x
    ``(3)(A) In this subsection, the term `exploitive child modeling'
means modeling involving the use of a child under 17 years old for
financial gain without the purpose of marketing a product or service
other than the image of the child.<greek-th> x
    ``(B) Such term applies to any such use, regardless of whether the
employment relationship of the child is direct or indirect, or
contractual or noncontractual, or is termed that of an independent
contractor.<greek-th> x
    ``(C) Such term does not apply to an image which, taken as a whole,
has serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value.''.<greek-th> x
    (b) Oppressive Child Labor.--Section 3(l) of such Act (29 U.S.C.
203(l)) is amended--<greek-th> x
            (1) by striking ``(1) any'' and inserting ``(A)
        any'';<greek-th> x
            (2) by striking ``(2) any'' and inserting ``(B)
        any'';<greek-th> x
            (3) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(l)''; and<greek-th> x
            (4) by adding at the end the following new
        paragraph:<greek-th> x
    ``(2) Such term includes employment of a minor in violation of
section 12(e)(1).''.<greek-th> x

SEC. 4. EXPLOITIVE CHILD MODELING OFFENSE. <greek-th> x

    (a) In General.--110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2252A the following:<greek-th> x
``2252B. Exploitive child modeling<greek-th> x
    ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever,
in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to make
a financial gain thereby--displays or offers to provide the image of an
individual engaged in exploitive child modeling (as defined in section
12(e) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938) shall be fined under
this title or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.<greek-th> x
    ``(b) Exception.--This section does not apply to an image which,
taken as a whole, has serious literary, artistic, political, or
scientific value.''.<greek-th> x
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 2252A the following:<greek-th> x

<greek-th> x <greek-th><greek-e>``2252B. Exploitive child
                            modeling.''.<greek-th><greek-e>

Output: Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit an employer from employing a child model in exploitive child modeling. Defines "exploitive child modeling" as modeling involving the use of a child under 17 years old for financial gain without the purpose of marketing a product or service other than the child's image, regardless of whether the employment relationship of the child is direct or indirect, contractual or non-contractual, or is termed that of an independent contractor. Provides that such term does not apply to an image which, taken as a whole, has serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.Sets penalties for violations. Includes employment of a minor in violation of such provision within the definition of "oppressive child labor."Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit displaying or offering to provide the image of an individual engaged in exploitive child modeling, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to make a financial gain, except with respect to an image which has serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Our Professionals
Educationally (HOPE) Act of 2001''.

SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER
              MONTGOMERY GI BILL BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH
              CRITICAL MILITARY SKILLS.

    (a) Authority To Transfer to Family Members.--(1) Subchapter II of
chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 3020. Transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance:
              members of the Armed Forces with critical military skills
    ``(a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of this section, each
Secretary concerned may, for the purpose of enhancing recruitment and
retention of members of the Armed Forces with critical military skills
and at such Secretary's sole discretion, permit an individual described
in subsection (b) who is entitled to basic educational assistance under
this subchapter to elect to transfer, in whole or in part, up to one-
half of such individual's entitlement to such assistance to the
dependents specified in subsection (c).
    ``(b) Eligible Individuals.--An individual referred to in
subsection (a) is any member of the Armed Forces who, at the time of
the approval by the Secretary concerned of the member's request to
transfer entitlement to basic educational assistance under this
section--
            ``(1) has completed six years of service in the Armed
        Forces;
            ``(2) either--
                    ``(A) has a critical military skill designated by
                the Secretary concerned for purposes of this section;
                or
                    ``(B) is in a military specialty designated by the
                Secretary concerned for purposes of this section as
                requiring critical military skills; and
            ``(3) enters into an agreement to serve at least four more
        years as a member of the Armed Forces.
    ``(c) Eligible Dependents.--An individual approved to transfer an
entitlement to basic educational assistance under this section may
transfer the individual's entitlement as follows:
            ``(1) To the individual's spouse.
            ``(2) To one or more of the individual's children.
            ``(3) To a combination of the individuals referred to in
        paragraphs (1) and (2).
    ``(d) Limitation on Months of Transfer.--The total number of months
of entitlement transferred by an individual under this section may not
exceed 18 months.
    ``(e) Designation of Transferee.--An individual transferring an
entitlement to basic educational assistance under this section shall--
            ``(1) designate the dependent or dependents to whom such
        entitlement is being transferred and the percentage of such
        entitlement to be transferred to each such dependent; and
            ``(2) specify the period for which the transfer shall be
        effective for each dependent designated under paragraph (1).
    ``(f) Time for Transfer; Revocation and Modification.--(1) Subject
to the time limitation for use of entitlement under section 3031 of
this title, an individual approved to transfer entitlement to basic
educational assistance under this section may transfer such entitlement
at any time after the approval of individual's request to transfer such
entitlement without regard to whether the individual is a member of the
Armed Forces when the transfer is executed.
    ``(2)(A) An individual transferring entitlement under this section
may modify or revoke at any time the transfer of any unused portion of
the entitlement so transferred.
    ``(B) The modification or revocation of the transfer of entitlement
under this paragraph shall be made by the submittal of written notice
of the action to both the Secretary concerned and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs.
    ``(g) Commencement of Use.--A dependent to whom entitlement to
basic educational assistance is transferred under this section may not
commence the use of the transferred entitlement until the following:
            ``(1) In the case of entitlement transferred to a spouse,
        the completion by the individual making the transfer of 6 years
        of service in the Armed Forces.
            ``(2) In the case of entitlement transferred to a child,
        both--
                    ``(A) the completion by the individual making the
                transfer of 10 years of service in the Armed Forces;
                and
                    ``(B) either--
                            ``(i) the completion by the child of the
                        requirements of a secondary school diploma (or
                        equivalency certificate); or
                            ``(ii) the attainment by the child of 18
                        years of age.
    ``(h) Additional Administrative Matters.--(1) The use of any
entitlement to basic educational assistance transferred under this
section shall be charged against the entitlement of the individual
making the transfer at the rate of one month for each month of
transferred entitlement that is used.
    ``(2) Except as provided under subsection (e)(2) and subject to
paragraphs (4) and (5), a dependent to whom entitlement is transferred
under this section is entitled to basic educational assistance under
this subchapter in the same manner and at the same rate as the
individual from whom the entitlement was transferred.
    ``(3) The death of an individual transferring an entitlement under
this section shall not affect the use of the entitlement by the
individual to whom the entitlement is transferred.
    ``(4) Notwithstanding section 3031 of this title, a child to whom
entitlement is transferred under this section may not use any
entitlement so transferred after attaining the age of 26 years.
    ``(5) The administrative provisions of this chapter (including the
provisions set forth in section 3034(a)(1) of this title) shall apply
to the use of entitlement transferred under this section, except that
the dependent to whom the entitlement is transferred shall be treated
as the eligible veteran for purposes of such provisions.
    ``(6) The purposes for which a dependent to whom entitlement is
transferred under this section may use such entitlement shall include
the pursuit and completion of the requirements of a secondary school
diploma (or equivalency certificate).
    ``(i) Overpayment.--(1) In the event of an overpayment of basic
educational assistance with respect to a dependent to whom entitlement
is transferred under this section, the dependent and the individual
making the transfer shall be jointly and severally liable to the United
States for the amount of the overpayment for purposes of section 3685
of this title.
    ``(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), if an individual
transferring entitlement under this section fails to complete the
service agreed to by the individual under subsection (b)(3) in
accordance with the terms of the agreement of the individual under that
subsection, the amount of any transferred entitlement under this
section that is used by a dependent of the individual as of the date of
such failure shall be treated as an overpayment of basic educational
assistance under paragraph (1).
    ``(3) Paragraph (2) shall not apply in the case of an individual
who fails to complete service agreed to by the individual--
            ``(A) by reason of the death of the individual; or
            ``(B) for a reason referred to in section
        3011(a)(1)(A)(ii)(I) of this title.
    ``(j) Approvals of Transfer Subject to Availability of
Appropriations.--The Secretary concerned may approve transfers of
entitlement to basic educational assistance under this section in a
fiscal year only to the extent that appropriations for military
personnel are available in the fiscal year for purposes of making
transfers of funds under section 2006 of title 10 with respect to such
transfers of entitlement.
    ``(k) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations for purposes of this section. Such regulations shall
specify the manner and effect of an election to modify or revoke a
transfer of entitlement under subsection (f)(2), and shall specify the
manner of the applicability of the administrative provisions referred
to in subsection (h)(5) to a dependent to whom entitlement is
transferred under this section.
    ``(l) Annual Reports.--(1) Not later than January 31, 2003, and
each year thereafter, each Secretary concerned shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a report on the transfers of entitlement to basic educational
assistance under this section that were approved by such Secretary
during the preceding year.
    ``(2) Each report shall set forth--
            ``(A) the number of transfers of entitlement under this
        section that were approved by such Secretary during the
        preceding year; or
            ``(B) if no transfers of entitlement under this section
        were approved by such Secretary during that year, a
        justification for such Secretary's decision not to approve any
        such transfers of entitlement during that year.
    ``(m) Secretary Concerned Defined.--Notwithstanding section 101(25)
of this title, in this section, the term `Secretary concerned' means--
            ``(1) the Secretary of the Army with respect to matters
        concerning the Army;
            ``(2) the Secretary of the Navy with respect to matters
        concerning the Navy or the Marine Corps;
            ``(3) the Secretary of the Air Force with respect to
        matters concerning the Air Force; and
            ``(4) the Secretary of the Defense with respect to matters
        concerning the Coast Guard, or the Secretary of Transportation
        when it is not operating as a service in the Navy.''.
    (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3019 the
following new item:

``3020. Transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance:
                            members of the Armed Forces with critical
                            military skills.''.
    (b) Treatment under Department of Defense Education Benefits
Fund.--Section 2006(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following:
                    ``(D) The present value of the future benefits
                payable from the Fund as a result of transfers under
                section 3020 of title 38 of entitlement to basic
                educational assistance under chapter 30 of title 38.''.
    (c) Plan for Implementation.--Not later than June 30, 2002, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report describing the
manner in which the Secretaries of the military departments and the
Secretary of Transportation propose to exercise the authority granted
by section 3020 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).

SEC. 3. AUTHORITY FOR ACCELERATED PAYMENTS OF BASIC EDUCATIONAL
              ASSISTANCE UNDER MONTGOMERY GI BILL.

    (a) In General.--Section 3014 of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(c)(1)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and
subject to subparagraph (B), an individual entitled to basic
educational assistance under this subchapter may elect to receive an
accelerated payment of the basic educational assistance allowance.
    ``(B) The Secretary may not make an accelerated payment for a
course to an individual who has received an advance payment under
section 3680(d) of this title for the same enrollment period.
    ``(2)(A) Pursuant to an election under paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall make an accelerated payment to an individual for a course in a
lump-sum amount equal to the lesser of--
            ``(i) the amount of the educational assistance allowance
        for the month, or fraction thereof, in which the course begins
        plus the educational assistance allowance for each of the
        succeeding four months; or
            ``(ii)(I) in the case of a course offered on a quarter,
        semester, or term basis, the amount of aggregate monthly
        educational assistance allowance otherwise payable under this
        subchapter for the course for the entire quarter, semester, or
        term; or
            ``(II) in the case of a course that is not offered on a
        quarter, semester, or term basis, the amount of aggregate
        monthly educational assistance allowance otherwise payable
        under this subchapter for the entire course.
    ``(B) In the case of an adjustment under section 3015(h) of this
title in the monthly rate of basic educational assistance that occurs
during a period for which an accelerated payment is made under this
subsection, the Secretary shall pay--
            ``(i) on an accelerated basis the amount of the allowance
        otherwise payable under this subchapter for the period without
        regard to the adjustment under that section; and
            ``(ii) on the date of the adjustment any additional amount
        of the allowance that is payable for the period as a result of
        the adjustment.
    ``(3) For each accelerated payment made to an individual under this
subsection, the individual's entitlement under this subchapter shall be
charged at the same rate at which the entitlement would be charged if
the individual had received a monthly educational assistance allowance
for the period of educational pursuit covered by the accelerated
payment.
    ``(4) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this
subsection. The regulations shall include the requirements, conditions,
and methods for the request, issuance, delivery, certification of
receipt and use, and recovery of overpayment of an accelerated payment
under this subsection.''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on the date that is six months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to courses of
education beginning on or after that date.

SEC. 4. AVAILABILITY OF MONTGOMERY GI BILL BENEFITS FOR TRAINING FOR
              TECHNOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONS OFFERED BY ENTITIES OTHER THAN
              EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3452(c) of title 38, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
    ``(c) The term `educational institution' means the following:
            ``(1) Any public or private elementary school, secondary
        school, vocational school, correspondence school, business
        school, junior college, teachers' college, college, normal
        school, professional school, university, or scientific or
        technical institution, or other institution furnishing
        education for adults.
            ``(2) Any entity that provides training required for
        completion of any State-approved alternative teacher
        certification program (as determined by the Secretary).
            ``(3) Any entity that provides, either directly or under an
        agreement with another entity, a course or courses to fulfill
        the requirements for the attainment of a license or certificate
        generally recognized as necessary to obtain, maintain, or
        advance in employment in a vocation or profession in a
        technological occupation (as defined by the Secretary).''.
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on October 1, 2001, and shall apply with respect to
training courses, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for
certification for technological occupations beginning on or after that
date.

SEC. 5. MODIFICATION OF TIME FOR USE BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF SELECTED
              RESERVE OF ENTITLEMENT TO CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

    Section 16133(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(5)(A) In the case of a person who continues to serve as member
of the Selected Reserve as of the end of the 10-year period applicable
to the person under subsection (a), as extended, if at all, under
paragraph (4), the period during which the person may use the person's
entitlement shall expire at the end of the 5-year period beginning on
the date the person is separated from the Selected Reserve.
    ``(B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to an
individual otherwise described by that subparagraph who is separated
from the armed forces under other than honorable conditions.
    ``(C) The provisions of paragraph (4) shall apply with respect to
any period of active duty of a person referred to in subparagraph (A)
during the 5-year period referred to in that subparagraph.''.

Output: Helping Our Professionals Educationally (HOPE) Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of each military department to permit a member who is entitled to basic educational assistance under the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), has served at least six years, has a critical military skill or is in a military specialty designated as critical, and agrees to serve at least four more years to transfer such assistance to one or more dependents. Allows up to 18 months of entitlement to be transferred. Prohibits a spouse from using such assistance until the transferor has completed six years of service. Prohibits a child from using such assistance until the transferor has completed ten years of service and the child has completed secondary school requirements or is 18 years of age.Authorizes a VEAP-entitled individual to elect to receive an accelerated lump-sum payment of basic educational assistance, under specified conditions.Makes Montgomery GI Bill benefits available for training which leads to licensing or certification in technological occupations.Makes members who continue in the Selected Reserve beyond the ten-year period required for entitlement to educational assistance eligible for such assistance for five years after separation from such service (unless such separation is under other than honorable conditions).


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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Presidential Transition Act of
2000''.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ACT OF 1963.

    Section 3(a) of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 (3 U.S.C.
102 note) is amended--
            (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking
        ``including--'' and inserting ``including the following:'';
            (2) in each of paragraphs (1) through (6) by striking the
        semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(8)(A)(i) Payment of expenses during the transition for
        briefings, workshops, or other activities to acquaint key
        prospective Presidential appointees with the types of problems
        and challenges that most typically confront new political
        appointees when they make the transition from campaign and
        other prior activities to assuming the responsibility for
        governance after inauguration.
            ``(ii) Activities under this paragraph may include
        interchange between such appointees and individuals who--
                    ``(I) held similar leadership roles in prior
                administrations;
                    ``(II) are department or agency experts from the
                Office of Management and Budget or an Office of
                Inspector General of a department or agency; or
                    ``(III) are relevant staff from the General
                Accounting Office.
            ``(iii) Activities under this paragraph may include
        training in records management to comply with section 2203 of
        title 44, United States Code, including training on the
        separation of Presidential records and personal records to
        comply with subsection (b) of that section.
            ``(iv) Activities under this paragraph may include training
        in human resources management and performance-based management.
            ``(B) Activities under this paragraph shall be conducted
        primarily for individuals the President-elect intends to
        nominate as department heads or appoint to key positions in the
        Executive Office of the President.
            ``(9)(A) Development of a transition directory by the
        Administrator for activities conducted under paragraph (8).
            ``(B) The transition directory shall be a compilation of
        Federal publications and materials with supplementary materials
        developed by the Administrator that provides information on the
        officers, organization, and statutory and administrative
        authorities, functions, duties, responsibilities, and mission
        of each department and agency.
            ``(10)(A) Notwithstanding subsection (b), consultation by
        the Administrator with any candidate for President or Vice
        President to develop a systems architecture plan for the
        computer and communications systems of the candidate to
        coordinate a transition to Federal systems, if the candidate is
        elected.
            ``(B) Consultations under this paragraph shall be conducted
        at the discretion of the Administrator.''.

SEC. 3. REPORT ON IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE PROCESS FOR
              PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES.

    (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Office of Government Ethics shall conduct a
study and submit a report on improvements to the financial disclosure
process for Presidential nominees required to file reports under
section 101(b) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)
to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the
Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives.
    (b) Content of Report.--
            (1) In general.--The report under this section shall
        include recommendations and legislative proposals on--
                    (A) streamlining, standardizing, and coordinating
                the financial disclosure process and the requirements
                of financial disclosure reports under the Ethics in
                Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) for Presidential
                nominees;
                    (B) avoiding duplication of effort and reducing the
                burden of filing with respect to financial disclosure
                of information to the White House Office, the Office of
                Government Ethics, and the Senate; and
                    (C) any other relevant matter the Office of
                Government Ethics determines appropriate.
            (2) Limitation relating to conflicts of interest.--The
        recommendations and proposals under this subsection shall not
        (if implemented) have the effect of lessening substantive
        compliance with any conflict of interest requirement.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

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States that such activities may include interchange between such appointees and individuals who: (1) held similar leadership roles in prior administrations; (2) are department or agency experts from the Office of Management and Budget or a department or agency Office of Inspector General; or (3) are relevant staff from the General Accounting Office.
Permits such activities also to include training in: (1) records management, including training on the separation of Presidential records and personal records to comply with certain requirements; and (2) human resources management and performance-based management.
Requires the Administrator to develop a transition directory for such activities, which compile Federal publications and materials with supplementary materials developed by the Administrator that provide information on the officers, organization, and statutory and administrative authorities, functions, duties, responsibilities, and mission of each department and agency.
Requires the Administrator also to consult with any candidate for President or Vice President to develop a systems architecture plan for the candidate's computer and communications systems to coordinate a transition to Federal systems, if the candidate is elected.
Directs the Office of Government Ethics to study and report to specified congressional committees on improvements to the mandatory financial disclosure process under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 for presidential nominees. Authorizes appropriations.


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SECTION 1. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR MONTH OF RECIPIENT'S DEATH.

    (a) Old-Age Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(a)) is amended by striking ``the month
preceding'' in the matter following subparagraph (B).
    (b) Wife's Insurance Benefits.--
            (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
        402(b)(1)) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``and ending with the month'' in
                the matter immediately following clause (ii) and
                inserting ``and ending with the month in which she dies
                or (if earlier) with the month'';
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (E); and
                    (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (K)
                as subparagraphs (E) through (J), respectively.
            (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 202(b)(5)(B) of such Act
        (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(5)(B)) is amended by striking ``(E), (F),
        (H), or (J)'' and inserting ``(E), (G), or (I)''.
    (c) Husband's Insurance Benefits.--
            (1) In general.--Section 202(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
        402(c)(1)) is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``and ending with the month'' in
                the matter immediately following clause (ii) and
                inserting ``and ending with the month in which he dies
                or (if earlier) with the month'';
                    (B) by striking subparagraph (E); and
                    (C) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (K)
                as subparagraphs (E) through (J), respectively.
            (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 202(c)(5)(B) of such Act
        (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(5)(B)) is amended by striking ``(E), (F),
        (H), or (J)'' and inserting ``(E), (G), or (I)''.
    (d) Child's Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(d)(1) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 402(d)(1)) is amended--
            (1) by striking ``and ending with the month'' in the matter
        immediately preceding subparagraph (D) and inserting ``and
        ending with the month in which such child dies or (if earlier)
        with the month''; and
            (2) by striking ``dies, or'' in subparagraph (D).
    (e) Widow's Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(e)(1) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 402(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``ending with the month
preceding the first month in which any of the following occurs: she
remarries, dies,'' in the matter following subparagraph (F) and
inserting ``ending with the month in which she dies or (if earlier)
with the month preceding the first month in which any of the following
occurs: she remarries, or''.
    (f) Widower's Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(f)(1) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)) is amended by striking ``ending with the month
preceding the first month in which any of the following occurs: he
remarries, dies,'' in the matter following subparagraph (F) and
inserting ``ending with the month in which he dies or (if earlier) with
the month preceding the first month in which any of the following
occurs: he remarries,''.
    (g) Mother's and Father's Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(g)(1) of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(g)(1)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``with the month in which he or she dies
        or (if earlier)'' after ``and ending'' in the matter following
        subparagraph (F); and
            (2) by striking ``he or she remarries, or he or she dies''
        and inserting ``or he or she remarries''.
    (h) Parent's Insurance Benefits.--Section 202(h)(1) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 402(h)(1)) is amended by striking ``ending with the month
preceding the first month in which any of the following occurs: such
parent dies, marries,'' in the matter following subparagraph (E) and
inserting ``ending with the month in which such parent dies or (if
earlier) with the month preceding the first month in which any of the
following occurs: such parent marries,''.
    (i) Disability Insurance Benefits.--Section 223(a)(1) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``ending with the month
preceding whichever of the following months is the earliest: the month
in which he dies,'' in the matter following subparagraph (D) and
inserting the following: ``ending with the month in which he dies or
(if earlier) with whichever of the following months is the earliest:''.
    (j) Benefits at Age 72 for Certain Uninsured Individuals.--Section
228(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 428(a)) is amended by striking ``the
month preceding'' in the matter following paragraph (4).

SEC. 2. COMPUTATION AND PAYMENT OF LAST MONTHLY PAYMENT.

    (a) Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Benefits.--Section 202 of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:

    ``Last Payment of Monthly Insurance Benefit Terminated by Death

    ``(y) The amount of any individual's monthly insurance benefit
under this section paid for the month in which the individual dies
shall be an amount equal to--
            ``(1) the amount of such benefit (as determined without
        regard to this subsection), multiplied by
            ``(2) a fraction--
                    ``(A) the numerator of which is the number of days
                in such month preceding the date of such individual's
                death, and
                    ``(B) the denominator of which is the number of
                days in such month,
rounded, if not a multiple of $1, to the next lower multiple of $1.
This subsection shall apply with respect to such benefit after all
other adjustments with respect to such benefit provided by this title
have been made. Payment of such benefit for such month shall be made as
provided in section 204(d).''.
    (b) Disability Insurance Benefits.--Section 223 of such Act (42
U.S.C. 423) is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:

             ``Last Payment of Benefit Terminated by Death

    ``(j) The amount of any individual's monthly benefit under this
section paid for the month in which the individual dies shall be an
amount equal to--
            ``(1) the amount of such benefit (as determined without
        regard to this subsection), multiplied by
            ``(2) a fraction--
                    ``(A) the numerator of which is the number of days
                in such month preceding the date of such individual's
                death, and
                    ``(B) the denominator of which is the number of
                days in such month,
rounded, if not a multiple of $1, to the next lower multiple of $1.
This subsection shall apply with respect to such benefit after all
other adjustments with respect to such benefit provided by this title
have been made. Payment of such benefit for such month shall be made as
provided in section 204(d).''.
    (c) Benefits at Age 72 for Certain Uninsured Individuals.--Section
228 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 428) is amended by adding at the end the
following new subsection:

             ``Last Payment of Benefit Terminated by Death

    ``(i) The amount of any individual's monthly benefit under this
section paid for the month in which the individual dies shall be an
amount equal to--
            ``(1) the amount of such benefit (as determined without
        regard to this subsection), multiplied by
            ``(2) a fraction--
                    ``(A) the numerator of which is the number of days
                in such month preceding the date of such individual's
                death, and
                    ``(B) the denominator of which is the number of
                days in such month,
rounded, if not a multiple of $1, to the next lower multiple of $1.
This subsection shall apply with respect to such benefit after all
other adjustments with respect to such benefit provided by this title
have been made. Payment of such benefit for such month shall be made as
provided in section 204(d).''.

SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

    The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to deaths
occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Output: Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that a beneficiary shall be entitled to a prorated benefit for the month in which he or she dies.


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SECTION 1. NATIONAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM PUBLIC BENEFITS.

    Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is
amended by adding after section 604 the following new section:

``SEC. 605. NATIONAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM PUBLIC BENEFITS FUND.

    ``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide for a
National Electric System Public Benefits Fund, administered by the
National Electric System Public Benefits Board, to provide matching
funds to States for the support of eligible public purpose programs.
    ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
            ``(1) The term `Board' means the National Electric System
        Public Benefits Board established under this section.
            ``(2) The term `eligible public purpose program' means a
        program that supports--
                    ``(A) conservation and energy efficiency and
                renewable energy,
                    ``(B) universal and affordable service, or
                    ``(C) research and development that supports such
                purposes,
         and that is designated by the Board as eligible to receive
        funding under this section.
            ``(3) The term `matching funds' means an equal distribution
        of State funds and funds made available as provided in this
        section.
            ``(4) The `Secretary' means the Secretary of Energy.
            ``(5) The terms `State commission' and `transmitting
        utility' have the meanings provided for such terms by the
        Federal Power Act.
            ``(6) The term `renewable energy' means electricity
        generated from nontoxic organic waste, biomass, dedicated
        energy crops, landfill gas, geothermal, solar, tidal or wind
        resources, except that such term does not include electricity
        generated from the incineration of municipal solid waste.
            ``(7) The term `energy efficiency' means programs and
        measures designed to cost-effectively improve the efficiency of
        end-use electricity consumption, considering all costs of
        electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and
        consumption on a life-cycle basis. For purposes of this
        section, eligible energy efficiency programs and measures shall
        include efforts to transform markets in end-use equipment, to
        develop and implement codes and standards, to provide technical
        support and information to consumers, and to provide financing
        and financial support for the acquisition of efficient end use
        equipment.
            ``(9) A program that supports `universal and affordable
        service' is any program that promotes high quality and reliable
        electric service at just, reasonable, and affordable rates for
        low income consumers and those in rural, insular, or high cost
        areas.
    ``(c) National Electric System Public Benefits Board.--(1) A
National Electric System Public Benefits Board shall be established to
carry out the functions and responsibilities specified in this section.
    ``(2) The Board shall be composed of 3 persons who are officers or
employees of the United States, and 4 State commissioners nominated by
the national organization of the State commissions and appointed by the
Secretary. The Secretary shall appoint one member of the Board to serve
as Chairman.
    ``(3) Within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall promulgate a final rule containing the rules and
procedures of the Board, including the rules and procedures for
selecting a non-Federal fiscal agent under subsection (e). The
Secretary shall have oversight responsibilities over the Board.
    ``(d) Contributions.--Each owner or operator of an electric power
generation facility shall, as a condition of transmitting power to any
transmitting utility, contribute funds (based on the kilowatt hours
transmitted) in such amounts as shall be determined by the Board to be
necessary to generate revenues in each calendar year equal to \1/2\ of
the aggregate cost of carrying out the eligible public purpose programs
that meet the criteria established by the Board under subsection (e)
for receipt of funding for that calendar year. Such contributions shall
not exceed 2 mills per kilowatt hour. Each transmitting utility
receiving electricity from a generator shall collect such contributions
and transfer the contributions to the fiscal agent designated under
subsection (e) at the end of each month in which contributions are
made.
    ``(e) Public Benefits Program.--(1) Within 90 days after the
promulgation of the Secretary's rules under subsection (c)(3), the
Board shall institute a proceeding to establish regulations governing
creation and administration of a Public Benefits Program. Such
regulations shall include criteria for the eligibility of the State
public service programs for support under the Program. The Board shall
enter into arrangements with a non-Federal fiscal agent who shall be
authorized to receive the contributions made under subsection (d) and
to disburse such contributions as provided in subsection (f). The Board
shall prepare a recommended decision for prompt review and approval by
the Secretary.
    ``(2) Any State may establish one or more public purpose programs
and apply for matching funding for such program or programs under the
Public Benefits Program. A participating State may use matching funds
received under this section only to support one or more eligible public
purpose programs. The Board shall regularly audit the expenditures of
matching funds received by a participating State under this section.
    ``(3) At no time is a State required, pursuant to this section, to
participate in the Public Benefits program, nor may a State be required
by the Board to fund a particular eligible public purpose program.
    ``(f) National Electric System Public Benefits.--(1) The fiscal
agent shall distribute contributions received by the fiscal agent under
subsection (d) to States (or entities designated by the States) under
this subsection in accordance with the criteria established by the
Board under subsection (e) to carry out eligible public purpose
programs established by the States. A State seeking matching funds to
carry out eligible public purpose programs shall apply for such funds
no later than 3 months prior to the start of the calendar year. In its
application, the State must certify that the moneys will be used for
one or more eligible public purpose programs and must specify the
amount of State support which is projected for the coming calendar year
for the programs concerned.
    ``(2) Upon receipt of all State requests for matching funds
submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) within the 3-month time period
specified in paragraph (1), the Board shall calculate the funds
necessary to match the level of projected States funds for eligible
public purpose programs for the coming calendar year.
    ``(3) Following the calculation of the amount of matching funds
required under paragraph (2) for all States for any calendar year, the
Board shall communicate that amount to the fiscal agent. To the extent
the matching funds requested by all States for a calendar year exceed
the maximum projected revenues from the contributions under this
section, the matching funds distributed to each State shall be reduced
pro rata so that the percentage of State funds matched by funds
provided under this section is the same for all States.
    ``(4) The fiscal agent shall distribute matching funds to the
States (or to an entity or entities designated by the State to receive
payments) in monthly payments to be used for eligible public purpose
programs designated under subsection (f). All funds received shall be
used only for the eligible public purpose programs designated by the
State.
    ``(g) Existing Programs.--It is the sense of the Congress that the
program established under this section shall not replace or supersede
any other existing programs that support or encourage conservation and
energy efficiency, renewable energy, universal and affordable service,
or research and development.''.

Output:
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a National Electric System Public Benefits Fund, administered by the National Electric System Public Benefits Board to provide matching funds to States for the support of eligible public purpose programs.
Confers oversight responsibility over the Board upon the Secretary of Energy.
Requires each electric power generation facility owner or operator, as a condition of transmitting power to any transmitting utility, to contribute funds determined by the Board to be necessary to generate revenues in each calendar year equal to one-half of the aggregate cost of implementing certain public purpose programs.
Requires the Board to institute a rulemaking proceeding governing creation and administration of a Public Benefits Program.
Authorizes any State to establish one or more public purpose programs and apply for matching funds under the Public Benefits Program.  Emphasizes State discretion to elect participation in such Program.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that such Program shall not replace or supersede any other existing programs that support or encourage conservation and energy efficiency, renewable energy, universal and affordable service, or research and development.


Input:
SECTION 1. LAND TRANSFER.

    (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary of the
Army shall transfer the land described in subsection (b) to the
Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of the
Tribe, and subsection (c) to the State of North Dakota.
    (b) Standing Rock Land Transfer.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer
        the covered property to the Secretary of the Interior to be
        held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
            (2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following
        definitions apply:
                    (A) Covered property.--The term ``covered
                property'' means all the property--
                            (i) within the exterior boundaries of the
                        Reservation within the State of North Dakota;
                            (ii) acquired by the United States for the
                        Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project pursuant to
                        Public Law 85-915 (72 Stat. 1762);
                            (iii) located above the top of the
                        exclusive flood pool of the Oahe Dam and
                        Reservoir Project, as determined by the
                        Secretary of the Army; and
                            (iv) under the administrative control of
                        the Corps of Engineers.
                    (B) Reservation.--The term ``Reservation'' means
                the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
                    (C) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Standing
                Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota.
    (c) Transfer of Property to North Dakota.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall convey
        to the State of North Dakota all right, title, and interest of
        the United States in and to the covered property.
            (2) Definition of covered property.--In this subsection,
        the term ``covered property'' means all property--
                    (A) in Burleigh County, Emmons County, or Morton
                County in the State of North Dakota;
                    (B) acquired by the United States for the Oahe Dam
                and Reservoir Project pursuant to Public Law 85-915 (72
                Stat. 1762);
                    (C) located above the top of the exclusive flood
                pool of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project, as
                determined by the Secretary of the Army; and
                    (D) under the administrative control of the Corps
                of Engineers.
    (d) Conditions of Transfer.--
            (1) Authorized purposes.--The transfer of land under this
        section shall not interfere with any of the authorized purposes
        of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project, any project of the Pick-
        Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, or any applicable law.
            (2) Definition of pick-sloan missouri river basin
        program.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``Pick-
        Sloan Missouri River Basin Program'' means the Pick-Sloan
        Missouri River Basin Program (authorized by section 9 of the
        Flood Control Act of 1944) (58 Stat. 891, chapter 665).
            (3) Damage to land.--The United States shall not be
        responsible for any damage to the transferred land caused by
        flooding, sloughing, erosion, or any other change to the
        transferred land as a result of the operation of the Oahe Dam
        and Reservoir Project or any project of the Pick-Sloan Missouri
        River Basin Programs.
            (4) Retained rights.--The Secretary of the Army shall
        retain the right to inundate with water or cause erosion to the
        transferred lands, as necessary for the operation of the Oahe
        Dam and Reservoir Project or any project of the Pick-Sloan
        Missouri River Basin Programs.
            (5) Retained property interests.--Notwithstanding
        subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of the Army shall retain
        any land, structures, easements or other property interests
        necessary to carry out authorized purposes of the Oahe Dam and
        Reservoir Project or any project of the Pick-Sloan Missouri
        River Basin Programs.
            (6) Other terms and conditions.--The transfer of land under
        this section shall be subject to any other term or condition
        that the Secretary of the Army determines to be appropriate to
        ensure the continued operation of the Oahe Dam and Reservoir or
        of any project of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.
            (7) Existing rights and interests.--Nothing in this Act
        deprives any person of any easement, leasehold, or other right
        of interest that, as of the date of enactment of this Act, the
        person may have in the land to be transferred.
    (e) Map.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army shall prepare a
        map of the land transferred under this section.
            (2) Land.--The map shall identify--
                    (A) land reasonably expected to be required for
                project purposes during the 20-year period beginning on
                the date of enactment of this Act; and
                    (B) dams and related structure which will be
                retained by the Secretary of the Army.
            (3) Availability.--The map shall be on file in the
        appropriate offices of the Secretary.
    (f) Costs.--The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe shall be responsible for
the payment of all costs and administrative expenses associated with
the transfer authorized by subsection (b) and the State of North Dakota
shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and administrative
expenses associated with the transfer authorized by subsection (c),
including costs of survey compliance with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and any coordination
necessary with respect to requirements related to endangered species,
cultural resources, and clean air.

Output: This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transfer certain property within the exterior boundaries of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation within North Dakota that was acquired by the United States for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project to the Department of the Interior to be held in trust for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota. The Corps of Engineers shall convey to North Dakota all right of the United States to certain property in Burleigh County, Emmons County, or Morton County in North Dakota that was acquired by the United States for such project and and that is located above the top of the exclusive flood pool of the project. The transfer of such land shall not interfere with any of the authorized purposes of such project, any project of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, or any applicable law. The Corps of Engineers shall retain: (1) the right to inundate with water or cause erosion to the transferred lands as necessary for the operation of such projects; and (2) any land, structures, easements or other property interests necessary to carry out such projects.  The Tribe and North Dakota shall be responsible for the payment of costs and administrative expenses associated with the transfers and for any coordination necessary with respect to requirements related to endangered species, cultural resources, and clean air.