,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ahcf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ag1 #bjac,mr4 ,burr 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,coats1 and ,mr4 ,inhofe7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to merge the ,department of ,labor1 the ,department of ,commerce1 and the ,small ,business ,administration to establish a ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce ,consolidation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,establishment of ,department,sec4 #aja4 ,establishment4,sec4 #ajb4 ,office of the ,secretary4,sec4 #ajc4 ,office of the ,workforce4,sec4 #ajd4 ,patent and ,trademark ,office4,sec4 #aje4 ,small ,business ,administration4,sec4 #ajf4 ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics4,sec4 #ajg4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4,sec4 #ajh4 ,international ,trade ,administration4,sec4 #aji4 ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4,sec4 #aaj4 ,other offices4,sec4 #aaa4 ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #aab4 ,performance of specific functions4,,title ,,ii--,transfer of functions,sec4 #bja4 ,transfer of functions to ,department4,sec4 #bjb4 ,transfer of functions to ,department of the ,interior4,sec4 #bjc4 ,transfer of functions to ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs4,,title ,,iii--,administrative provisions,subtitle ,a--,personnel provisions,sec4 #caa4 ,officers and employees4,sec4 #cab4 ,experts and consultants4,sec4 #cac4 ,advisory committees4,subtitle ,b--,general administrative provisions,sec4 #cba4 ,general authority4,sec4 #cbb4 ,delegation4,sec4 #cbc4 ,reorganization4,sec4 #cbd4 ,rules4,sec4 #cbe4 ,subpoena4,sec4 #cbf4 ,contracts4,sec4 #cbg4 ,facilities construction4,sec4 #cbh4 ,use of facilities4,sec4 #cbi4 ,field offices4,sec4 #ccj4 ,copyrights4,sec4 #cca4 ,capital fund4,sec4 #ccb4 ,seal of ,department4,sec4 #ccc4 ,annual report4,sec4 #ccd4 ,transfer of funds4,,title ,,iv--,transitional1 savings1 and conforming provisions,sec4 #dja4 ,transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel4,sec4 #djb4 ,effect on personnel4,sec4 #djc4 ,agency terminations4,sec4 #djd4 ,incidental transfers4,sec4 #dje4 ,savings provisions4,sec4 #djf4 ,reference4,sec4 #djg4 ,presidential authority4,sec4 #djh4 ,transition4,sec4 #dji4 ,administrative amendments4,sec4 #daj4 ,director of ,office of ,personnel ,management report4,sec4 #daa4 ,investigations and reports on duplicative programs and activities4,,title ,v--,effective date and interim appointments,sec4 #eja4 ,effective date4,sec4 #ejb4 ,interim appointments4,,title ,,vi--,elimination and reduction of programs,sec4 #fja4 ,elimination of programs4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,assets ,the term assets includes contracts1 facilities1 property1 records1 unobligated or unexpended balances of appropriations1 and other funds or resources 7other than personnel74 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce4 7#c7 ,function ,the term function includes any authority1 power1 right1 privilege1 immunity1 program1 project1 activity1 duty1 and responsibility4 7#d7 ,perform ,the term perform1 with respect to a function1 includes-- 7,a7 the undertaking1 fulfillment1 or execution of any duty or obligation2 and 7,b7 the exercise of any power1 authority1 right1 or privilege4 7#e7 ,personnel ,the term personnel means officers and employees4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce4 ,i ,establishment of ,department #aja4 ,establishment 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established an executive department to be known as the ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce4 7b7 ,mission ,the primary mission of the ,department shall be to advance economic growth and jobs and opportunities for the people of the ,united ,states by-- 7#a7 driving ,united ,states competitiveness in the global marketplace2 7#b7 ensuring a competitive economic climate that is conducive to the development1 growth1 and expansion of small businesses2 and 7#c7 promoting and developing the safety and welfare of the wage earners1 job seekers1 and retirees of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,secretary ,the head of the ,department shall be the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,department shall be administered1 in accordance with this ,act1 under the supervision and direction of the ,secretary4 #ajb4 ,office of the ,secretary 7a7 ,deputy ,secretary 7#a7 ,appointment ,there shall be in the ,office of the ,secretary a ,deputy ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,temporary assumption of duties of ,secretary ,the ,deputy ,secretary shall perform the duties of the ,secretary-- 7,a7 in case of the death1 resignation1 or removal from office of the ,secretary1 until a successor is appointed2 and 7,b7 in case of the absence or sickness of the ,secretary1 until the termination of such absence or sickness4 7b7 ,offices in the ,office of the ,secretary ,there shall be in the ,office of the ,secretary-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,public ,liaison and ,special ,assistance2 7#b7 the ,office of ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs2 7#c7 the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 and 7#d7 the ,office of ,community and ,public ,affairs4 7c7 ,general ,counsel 7#a7 ,appointment ,there shall be in the ,department a ,general ,counsel1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,solicitor ,the ,secretary shall appoint1 in the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 a ,solicitor of ,commerce and the ,workforce4 7d7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,the ,president shall appoint1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 in the ,office of the ,secretary-- 7#a7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,policy1 who shall be the head of the ,office of ,policy2 and 7#b7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs1 who shall be the head of the ,office of ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs4 7e7 ,directors ,the ,secretary shall appoint1 in the ,office of the ,secretary-- 7#a7 an ,executive ,secretariat ,director1 who shall be the head of the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 and 7#b7 a ,community and ,public ,affairs ,director1 who shall be the head of the ,office of ,community and ,public ,affairs4 7f7 ,other officers ,to assist the ,secretary in the performance of the functions of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall appoint1 as officers of the ,department-- 7#a7 a ,chief of ,staff2 7#b7 a ,chief ,financial ,officer2 and 7#c7 a ,chief ,information ,officer4 #ajc4 ,office of the ,workforce 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department an ,office of the ,workforce4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,office of the ,workforce shall be the ,under ,secretary of the ,workforce1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,boards1 administrations1 and offices ,there shall be in the ,office of the ,workforce-- 7#a7 the ,administrative ,review ,board2 7#b7 the ,benefits ,review ,board2 7#c7 the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration2 7#d7 the ,office of ,workers ,compensation ,programs2 7#e7 the ,wage and ,hour ,division2 7#f7 the ,employee ,benefits and ,security ,administration2 7#g7 the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration2 7#h7 the ,office of ,labor-,management ,standards2 7#i7 the ,veterans's ,employment and ,training ,service2 and 7#aj7 the ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy4 #ajd4 ,patent and ,trademark ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,patent and ,trademark ,office4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,patent and ,trademark ,office shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,intellectual ,property1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 #aje4 ,small ,business ,administration 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,small ,business ,administration4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,small ,business ,administration shall be the ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,deputy ,under ,secretary ,there shall be in the ,small ,business ,administration a ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7d7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,to assist the ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business in the performance of the duties of the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business shall appoint #d ,assistant ,secretaries4 #ajf4 ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department an ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,bureaus ,there shall be in the ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics-- 7#a7 the ,bureau of the ,census2 and 7#b7 the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis4 7d7 ,officers ,the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics1 shall appoint1 in the ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics-- 7#a7 a ,chief ,economist2 7#b7 a ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 who shall be the head of the ,bureau of the ,census2 and 7#c7 a ,director of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis1 who shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis4 #ajg4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,standards and ,technology1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,national ,technical ,information ,service ,the ,national ,technical ,information ,service shall be a component of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 #ajh4 ,international ,trade ,administration 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,international ,trade ,administration4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,international ,trade ,administration shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,international ,trade1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,the ,president shall appoint1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 #d ,assistant ,secretaries in the ,international ,trade ,administration1 including-- 7#a7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,market ,access and ,compliance2 7#b7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,import ,administration2 7#c7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade ,promotion2 and 7#d7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,manufacturing and ,services4 7d7 ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs ,the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs shall be a component of the ,international ,trade ,administration4 #aji4 ,bureau of ,industry and ,security 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department a ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4 7b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,industry and ,security1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,there shall be in the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security1 who shall each be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate-- 7#a7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,export ,administration2 and 7#b7 an ,assistant ,secretary for ,manufacturing ,services4 #aaj4 ,other offices 7a7 ,economic ,development and ,training ,administration 7#a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,economic ,development and ,training ,administration4 7#b7 ,assistant secretary ,the head of the ,economic ,development and ,training ,administration shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,development and ,training1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7b7 ,communications and ,information ,administration 7#a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department the ,communications and ,information ,administration4 7#b7 ,assistant secretary ,the head of the ,communications and ,information ,administration shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,communications and ,information1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 #aaa4 ,inspector ,general ,there shall be an ,inspector ,general of the ,department1 who shall be appointed as provided in section #c7;a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 #aab4 ,performance of specific functions ,subject to this ,act1 each officer of the ,department shall perform the functions specified by law for the office of the official or prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,,ii ,transfer of functions #bja4 ,transfer of functions to ,department 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise specifically provided in this title-- 7#a7 all functions of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,department of ,labor are transferred to the ,department2 and 7#b7 all functions of the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,labor are transferred to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,deputy ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce ,there are transferred to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce all functions of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,labor4 7c7 ,general ,counsel ,there are transferred to the ,general ,counsel of the ,department all the functions of the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,solicitor of ,labor1 and the ,general ,counsel of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7d7 ,office of ,policy ,there are transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,policy of the ,department all functions of the ,office of ,policy and ,strategic ,planning of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,policy of the ,department of ,labor4 7e7 ,office of ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs ,there are transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs of the ,department all functions of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative and ,intergovernmental ,affairs of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,office of ,congressional and ,inter-,governmental ,affairs of the ,department of ,labor1 and the ,office of ,congressional and ,legislative ,affairs of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7f7 ,executive ,secretariat ,there are transferred to the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat of the ,department all functions of the ,executive ,secretariat of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,executive ,secretariat of the ,department of ,labor1 and the ,executive ,secretariat of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7g7 ,office of ,public ,liaison and ,special ,assistance ,there are transferred to the ,office of ,public ,liaison and ,special ,assistance of the ,department all functions of the ,minority ,business ,development ,agency of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,women's ,bureau of the ,department of ,labor4 7h7 ,office of ,community and ,public ,affairs ,there are transferred to the ,office of ,community and ,public ,affairs of the ,department all functions of-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,public ,affairs of the ,department of ,commerce2 7#b7 the ,office of ,public ,affairs and the ,center for ,faith-based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships of the ,department of ,labor2 and 7#c7 the ,office of ,communications and ,public ,liaison and the ,office of ,faith ,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7i7 ,chief of ,staff ,there are transferred to the ,chief of ,staff of the ,department all functions of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,department of ,labor1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7j7 ,chief ,financial ,officer ,there are transferred to the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department all functions of the ,chief ,financial ,officer and ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,labor1 and the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7k7 ,chief ,information ,officer ,there are transferred to the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department all functions of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7l7 ,office of the ,workforce ,there are transferred to the ,office of the ,workforce all functions of the ,department of ,labor4 7m7 ,patent and ,trademark ,office ,there are transferred to the ,under ,secretary for ,intellectual ,property of the ,department all functions of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office4 7n7 ,small ,business ,administration ,there are transferred to the ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 the ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,small ,business ,administration of the ,department all functions of the ,administrator of ,small ,business1 the ,deputy ,administrator of ,small ,business1 the ,associate ,administrators of the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,small ,business ,administration1 respectively4 7o7 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,there are transferred to the ,under ,secretary for ,standards and ,technology of the ,department all functions of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology of the ,department of ,commerce4 7p7 ,office of ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics ,there are transferred to the ,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics all functions of the ,economics and ,statistics ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor4 7q7 ,chief ,economist ,there are transferred to the ,chief ,economist of the ,department all functions of the ,chief ,economist of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,chief ,economist of the ,department of ,labor4 7r7 ,bureau of ,industry and ,security ,there are transferred to the ,under ,secretary of ,industry and ,security of the ,department all functions of the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce4 7s7 ,economic ,development and ,training ,administration ,there are transferred to the ,economic ,development and ,training ,administration of the ,department all functions of the ,economic ,development ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce and the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor4 #bjb4 ,transfer of functions to ,department of the ,interior 7a7 ,in general ,there are transferred to the ,secretary of the ,interior all functions of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service ,there are transferred to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service all functions of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #bjc4 ,transfer of functions to ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs ,there are transferred to the ,international ,trade ,administration all functions of the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs4 ,,iii ,administrative provisions ,a ,personnel provisions #caa4 ,officers and employees ,the ,secretary may appoint and fix the compensation of such officers and employees1 including attorneys1 as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the functions of the ,department in accordance with chapters #cc and #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cab4 ,experts and consultants ,the ,secretary may obtain services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates not to exceed the daily rate prescribed for grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for persons employed intermittently in ,government service4 #cac4 ,advisory committees 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 such advisory committees as the ,secretary determines necessary to assist in the performance of the duties of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,travel expenses ,members of an advisory committee established under subsection 7a71 other than full-time employees of the ,federal ,government1 may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized by section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while attending meetings of the advisory committee or otherwise serving at the request of the ,secretary away from the homes or places of business of the members4 ,b ,general administrative provisions #cba4 ,general authority ,to the extent appropriate to perform any function transferred by this ,act1 the ,secretary or any officer or employee of the ,department may exercise1 in carrying out the function so transferred1 any authority available by law 7including appropriations ,acts7 to the official or agency from which the function was transferred4 #cbb4 ,delegation ,except as otherwise expressly prohibited by law1 and except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the ,secretary may1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate-- 7#a7 delegate any functions to officers or employees of the ,department2 and 7#b7 authorize successive redelegations of functions within the ,department4 #cbc4 ,reorganization 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may establish1 alter1 consolidate1 or discontinue such organizational units or components within the ,department as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,limitations ,the authority of the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 shall not extend to-- 7#a7 the abolition of any organizational unit or component established by this ,act2 or 7#b7 the transfer of any function vested by this ,act in any organizational unit or component4 #cbd4 ,rules ,the ,secretary may promulgate such procedural and administrative regulations as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to administer and manage the functions of the ,secretary under this ,act4 #cbe4 ,subpoena ,for the purpose of carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary 7or a designee7 shall have the same powers and authorities as the ,federal ,trade ,commission under section #i of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #di7 with respect to all functions vested in1 or transferred or delegated to1 the ,secretary by this ,act4 #cbf4 ,contracts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 cooperative agreements1 or other similar transactions with public agencies1 private organizations1 and individuals1 and make such payments 7in lump sum or installments1 and by way of advance or reimbursement71 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out the functions under this ,act4 7b7 ,limitation on authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 no authority to enter into contracts or to make payments under this title shall be effective except to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7c7 ,leasing of excess ,department property ,the ,secretary may lease1 in accordance with such terms and conditions the ,secretary considers to be appropriate to promote national security or the public interest1 any acquired real property and related personal property that-- 7#a7 is located at a facility of the ,department to be closed or reconfigured2 7#b7 at the time the lease is entered into1 is not needed by the ,department2 and 7#c7 is under the control of the ,department4 7d7 ,terms of lease 7#a7 ,in general ,a lease entered into under subsection 7c7 shall be for a term of not more than #aj years1 except that the ,secretary may enter into a lease that includes an option to renew for a term of more than #aj years if the ,secretary determines that entering into such a lease will promote the national security or be in the public interest4 7#b7 ,consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,a lease entered into under subsection 7c7 may provide for the payment 7in cash or in-kind7 by the lessee of consideration in an amount that is less than the fair market rental value of the leasehold interest4 7,b7 ,services ,services relating to the protection and maintenance of the leased property may constitute all or part of the consideration under this paragraph4 7e7 ,environmental concerns 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 before entering into a lease under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall consult with1 and obtain the concurrence of1 the appropriate ,state official 7with respect to property located on a site that is not listed on the ,national ,priorities ,list7 to determine whether the environmental conditions of the property are such that leasing the property1 and the terms and conditions of the lease agreement1 are consistent with safety and the protection of public health and the environment4 7#b7 ,failure to obtain concurrence ,the ,secretary may enter into a lease under subsection 7c7 without obtaining the concurrence of the appropriate ,state official under paragraph 7#a7 if1 by the date that #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary requests the concurrence1 the appropriate ,state official fails to submit to the ,secretary a notice of concurrence with1 or rejection of1 the determination4 7f7 ,rentals 7#a7 ,retention 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may retain and use money received by the ,secretary directly from a lease entered into under subsection 7c7 in any amount the ,secretary considers to be necessary to cover the administrative expenses of the lease1 the maintenance and repair of the leased property1 or environmental restoration activities at the facility at which the leased property is located4 7,b7 ,treatment ,amounts retained under this subsection shall be retained in a separate account established in the ,treasury for that purpose4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress annual reports on the amounts retained and used under this subsection4 #cbg4 ,facilities construction 7a7 ,in general ,as necessary and when not otherwise available1 the ,secretary may provide for1 construct1 or maintain the following for employees and dependents stationed at remote locations3 7#a7 ,emergency medical services and supplies4 7#b7 ,food and other subsistence supplies4 7#c7 ,messing facilities4 7#d7 ,audiovisual equipment1 accessories1 and supplies for recreation and training4 7#e7 ,reimbursement for food1 clothing1 medicine1 and other supplies furnished by those employees in emergencies for the temporary relief of distressed individuals4 7#f7 ,living and working quarters and facilities4 7#g7 ,transportation of school-aged dependents of employees to the nearest appropriate educational facilities4 7b7 ,pricing ,the furnishing of medical treatment under subsection 7a77#a7 and the furnishing of services and supplies under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 shall be at prices reflecting reasonable value1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,treatment 7#a7 ,in general ,proceeds from reimbursements under this section-- 7,a7 shall be deposited in the ,treasury2 and 7,b7 may be withdrawn by the ,secretary-- 7i7 to pay directly the cost of work or services2 7ii7 to repay or make advances to appropriations of funds that will initially bear all or a part of that cost2 or 7iii7 to refund excess sums when necessary4 7#b7 ,crediting to funds ,a payment by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be credited to a working capital fund otherwise established by law1 including the fund established pursuant to section #cca1 and used under the law governing the fund1 if the fund is available for use by the ,department for performing the work or services for which payment is received4 #cbh4 ,use of facilities 7a7 ,in general ,on the consent of the ,federal ,government or the government of any foreign country1 ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 with or without reimbursement1 the ,secretary may use the research1 equipment1 and facilities of such a government 7or political subdivision7 in carrying out the functions under this ,act4 7b7 ,use of property 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary may permit the use by public and private individuals and entities of any real property1 facility1 structure1 or improvement under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary for purposes of the ,department1 under such terms and at such rates as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,reconditioning and maintenance ,the ,secretary may require any individual or entity to which a permit is provided under this subsection to recondition and maintain1 at the expense of the individual or entity1 the real property1 facilities1 structures1 and improvements involved to a satisfactory standard4 7#c7 ,exception ,this subsection shall not apply to excess property 7as defined in section #ajb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,proceeds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the proceeds from reimbursements under this section-- 7,a7 shall be deposited in the ,treasury2 and 7,b7 may be withdrawn by the ,secretary or the head of the another appropriate ,federal department or agency-- 7i7 to pay directly the costs of the equipment and facilities provided2 7ii7 to repay or make advances to appropriations or funds that do or will initially bear all or a part of those costs2 or 7iii7 to refund excess sums as necessary4 7#b7 ,exception ,the proceeds described in paragraph 7#a7 may be credited to a working capital fund otherwise established by law 7including the fund established pursuant to section #cca7 and used in accordance the laws governing that fund1 if the fund is available for use for providing the equipment or facilities involved4 #cbi4 ,field offices ,the ,secretary may establish1 alter1 consolidate1 or discontinue to maintain such ,state1 regional1 district1 local1 or other field offices as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this ,act4 #ccj4 ,copyrights ,the ,secretary may acquire any of the following described rights if the property so acquired is for use by or for1 or useful to1 the ,department3 7#a7 ,copyrights1 patents1 and applications for patents1 designs1 processes1 and manufacturing data4 7#b7 ,licenses under copyrights1 patents1 and applications for patents4 7#c7 ,releases1 before suit is brought1 for past infringement of patents or copyrights4 #cca4 ,capital fund 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may establish a working capital fund1 to be available without fiscal year limitation1 for expenses necessary for the maintenance and operation of such common administrative services as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate in the interests of economy and efficiency1 including services such as-- 7#a7 a central supply service for stationery and other supplies and equipment for which adequate stocks may be maintained to meet in whole or in part the requirements of the ,department2 7#b7 central messenger1 mail1 telephone1 and other communications services2 7#c7 office space and central services for document reproduction1 graphics1 and visual aids2 and 7#d7 a central library service4 7b7 ,transfers ,the capital of the fund shall consist of-- 7#a7 any appropriations made for the purpose of providing capital2 and 7#b7 the fair and reasonable value of such stocks of supplies1 equipment1 and other assets and inventories on order as the ,secretary may transfer to the fund1 less the related liabilities and unpaid obligations4 7c7 ,reimbursement ,amounts in the fund shall be reimbursed in advance from available funds of agencies and offices in the ,department1 or from other sources1 for supplies and services at rates that approximate the expense of operation1 including the accrual of annual leave and the depreciation of equipment4 7d7 ,credits ,the fund shall be credited with receipts-- 7#a7 from sale or exchange of property2 and 7#b7 in payment for loss or damage to property owned by the fund4 7e7 ,surplus amounts ,there shall be covered into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts any surplus amounts in the fund 7all assets1 liabilities1 and prior losses considered71 in excess of the amounts transferred or appropriated to establish and maintain the fund4 #ccb4 ,seal of ,department 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall cause a seal of office to be made for the ,department4 7b7 ,judicial notice ,judicial notice shall be taken of the seal under this section4 #ccc4 ,annual report ,as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year commencing with the first complete fiscal year following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,president1 for inclusion in a report to ,congress1 a report on the activities of the ,department during the preceding fiscal year4 #ccd4 ,transfer of funds 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 as authorized in an appropriations ,act1 may transfer for any fiscal year funds from #a appropriation to another within the ,department4 7b7 ,exception ,no appropriation shall be increased or decreased pursuant to this section by more than #e percent of the appropriation for the applicable fiscal year4 ,,iv ,transitional1 savings1 and conforming provisions #dja4 ,transfer and allocations of appropriations and personnel 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the personnel employed in connection with1 and the assets1 liabilities1 contracts1 property1 records1 and unexpended balance of appropriations authorizations1 allocations1 and other funds employed1 held1 used1 arising from1 available to1 or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred by this ,act1 subject to section #aeca of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 are transferred to the ,secretary for appropriate allocation4 7b7 ,use of unexpended funds ,unexpended funds transferred pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall only be used for the purposes for which the funds were originally authorized and appropriated4 7c7 ,specific positions ,positions expressly specified by statute or reorganization plan to carry out functions transferred by this ,act1 personnel occupying those positions on the effective date of this ,act1 and personnel authorized to receive compensation in those positions at the rate prescribed for offices and positions at level ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the effective date of this ,act1 shall be subject to section #djc4 #djb4 ,effect on personnel 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or by the ,secretary1 the transfer pursuant to this title of full-time personnel 7except special ,government employees7 and part-time personnel holding permanent positions pursuant to this title shall not cause any such employee to be separated or reduced in grade or compensation for #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,compensation ,any person who1 on the effective date of this ,act1 holds a position compensated in accordance with the ,executive ,schedule prescribed in chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and who1 without a break in service1 is appointed in the ,department to a position having duties comparable to the duties performed immediately preceding the appointment shall continue to be compensated in the new position at not less than the rate provided for the previous position1 for the duration of service in the new position4 7c7 ,reemployment rights 7#a7 ,in general ,an employee transferred to the ,department who holds reemployment rights acquired under any provision of law or regulation may exercise those rights only during the latter of-- 7,a7 the #abj-;day period beginning on the effective date of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the #b-year period beginning on the date on which the employee acquired the reemployment rights4 7#b7 ,requirement ,reemployment rights may only be exercised at the request of the employee4 #djc4 ,agency terminations 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 whenever all of the functions vested by law in any agency1 commission1 or other body1 or any component of an agency1 commission1 or other body1 have been terminated or transferred from that agency1 commission1 or other body1 or component by this ,act1 the agency1 commission1 or other body1 or component1 shall terminate4 7b7 ,termination of positions and offices ,if an agency1 commission1 or other body1 or any component of an agency1 commission1 or other body1 terminates pursuant to subsection 7a71 each position and office within the agency1 commission1 or other body1 or component1 that was expressly authorized by law1 or the incumbent of which was authorized to receive compensation at the rates prescribed for an office or position at level ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall terminate4 #djd4 ,incidental transfers ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,secretary and the ,commission1 shall make such determinations as may be necessary with regard to the transfer of functions that relate to or are used by an agency1 commission or other body1 or component of an agency1 commission1 or other body1 affected by this ,act1 to make such additional incidental dispositions of personnel1 assets1 liabilities1 contracts1 property1 records1 and unexpended balances of appropriations1 authorizations1 allocations1 and other funds held1 used1 arising from1 available to1 or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred by this ,act1 as the ,director considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act4 #dje4 ,savings provisions 7a7 ,orders ,to remain in effect 7#a7 ,in general ,all orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 permits1 contracts1 certificates1 licenses1 and privileges described in paragraph 7#b7 shall continue in effect according to their respective terms until modified1 terminated1 superseded1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law by the ,president1 the ,secretary1 or other authorized officials1 a court of competent jurisdiction1 or by operation of law4 7#b7 ,specification ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to all orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 permits1 contracts1 certificates1 licenses1 and privileges that-- 7,a7 have been issued1 made1 granted1 or allowed to become effective by the ,president1 any ,federal department or agency1 official of a ,federal department or agency1 or by a court of competent jurisdiction1 in the performance of functions that are transferred under this ,act to the ,department after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 are in effect on the date on which this ,act takes effect4 7b7 ,pending proceedings 7#a7 ,in general ,this ,act shall not affect any proceedings or any application for any license1 permit1 certificate1 or financial assistance pending before any department1 agency1 commission1 or component of a department1 agency1 or commission1 functions of which are transferred by this ,act on the date on which this ,act takes effect4 7#b7 ,continuation 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent that proceedings and applications described in paragraph 7#a7 relate to functions transferred by this ,act-- 7i7 the proceedings and applications shall be continued2 and 7ii7 orders shall be issued1 appeals shall be taken1 and payments shall be made pursuant to the orders1 as if this ,act had not been enacted4 7,b7 ,effect ,orders issued in any proceeding continued under this paragraph shall continue in effect until modified1 terminated1 superseded1 or revoked by-- 7i7 a duly authorized official2 7ii7 a court of competent jurisdiction2 or 7iii7 operation of law4 7,c7 ,discontinuance or modification ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the discontinuance or modification of any proceeding described in paragraph 7#a7 under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that the proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this ,act had not been enacted4 7#c7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary may promulgate regulations providing for the orderly transfer of proceedings described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,department4 7c7 ,pending suits 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 this ,act shall not affect suits commenced prior to the effective date of this ,act2 and 7,b7 in all suits described in subparagraph 7,a71 proceedings shall be had1 appeals taken1 and judgments rendered in the same manner and effect as if this ,act had not been enacted4 7#b7 ,suits by and against officers in official capacity and departments and agencies 7,a7 ,offices ,no suit1 action1 or other proceeding commenced by or against any officer in the official capacity of the officer as an officer of any department or agency1 functions of which are transferred by this ,act1 shall abate by reason of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,departments and agencies ,no cause of action by or against any department or agency1 functions of which are transferred by this ,act1 or by or against any officer of a department or agency in the official capacity of the officer1 shall abate by reason of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,transfer ,if1 before the effective date of this ,act1 any department or agency1 or officer of a department or agency in the official capacity of the officer1 is a party to a suit1 and under this ,act any function of the department1 agency1 or officer is transferred to the ,secretary or any other official1 then the suit shall be continued with the ,secretary or other official1 as applicable1 substituted4 #djf4 ,reference ,with respect to any functions transferred by this ,act and exercised after the effective date of this ,act1 reference in any other ,federal law to any department1 commission1 or agency or any officer or office the functions of which are so transferred shall be deemed to refer to the ,secretary or other official or component of the ,department in which this ,act vests those functions4 #djg4 ,presidential authority ,except as provided in title ,,iv1 nothing in this ,act may be construed to limit1 curtail1 abolish1 or terminate-- 7#a7 any function of1 or authority available to1 the ,president that the ,president had immediately before the effective date of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the authority of the ,president to delegate1 redelegate1 or terminate any delegation of functions4 #djh4 ,transition ,with the consent of the appropriate department or agency head concerned1 the ,secretary may use the services of the officers1 employees1 and other personnel of the departments and agencies from which functions have been transferred to the ,secretary for such period of time as may reasonably be needed to facilitate the orderly transfer of functions under this ,act4 #dji4 ,administrative amendments 7a7 ,executive departments ,section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,department of ,commerce4 and inserting ,the ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 and 7#b7 by striking ,the ,department of ,labor44 7b7 ,level ,i ,section #ecab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,secretary of ,commerce4 and inserting ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 and 7#b7 by striking ,secretary of ,labor4 and inserting ,undersecretary of ,labor1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce44 7c7 ,level ,,ii ,section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,deputy ,secretary of ,labor4 and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,workforce44 7d7 ,level ,,iii ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,commerce1 ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,affairs1 ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,export ,administration1 and ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,travel and ,tourism4 and inserting the following3 ,under ,secretary for ,international ,trade1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce4,under ,secretary for ,economic ,affairs and ,statistics1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce4,under ,secretary for ,industry and ,security1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce4 2 7#b7 by striking ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 the incumbent of which also serves as ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 and inserting ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 ,department of the ,interior42 and 7#d7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,intellectual ,property and ,director of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office4 and inserting ,under ,secretary for ,intellectual ,property1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce44 7e7 ,level ,,iv ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretaries of ,commerce 7#aa74 and inserting ,assistant ,secretaries of ,commerce and the ,workforce 7#aj742 7#b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretaries of ,labor 7#aj71 one of whom shall be the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,veterans' ,employment and ,training42 7#c7 by striking ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,commerce4 and inserting ,general ,counsel1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#d7 by striking ,solicitor of the ,department of ,labor4 and inserting ,solicitor of ,commerce and the ,workforce1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#e7 by striking ,deputy ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 and inserting ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,small ,business1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#f7 by striking ,members1 ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,review ,commission42 7#g7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,mine ,safety and ,health4 and inserting ,assistant ,secretary for ,mine ,safety and ,health1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#h7 by striking ,chief ,counsel for ,advocacy1 ,small ,business ,administration4 and inserting ,chief ,counsel for ,small ,business ,advocacy1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#i7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce and ,director ,general of the ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service42 7#aj7 by striking ,director1 ,bureau of the ,census1 ,department of ,commerce4 and inserting ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#aa7 by striking ,chief ,financial ,officer1 ,department of ,commerce4 and inserting ,chief ,financial ,officer1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#ab7 by striking ,chief ,financial ,officer1 ,department of ,labor42 7#ac7 by striking ,the ,commissioner of ,labor ,statistics1 ,department of ,labor42 7#ad7 by striking ,chief ,information ,officer1 ,department of ,commerce4 and inserting ,chief ,information ,officer1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#ae7 by striking ,chief ,information ,officer1 ,department of ,labor42 7#af7 by striking ,chief ,information ,officer1 ,small ,business ,administration42 and 7#ag7 by striking ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,intellectual ,property and ,deputy ,director of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office44 7f7 ,level ,v ,section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,associate ,administrators of the ,small ,business ,administration 7#d74 and inserting ,assistant ,secretaries of ,small ,business1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce 7#d742 7#b7 by striking ,manpower ,administrator1 ,department of ,labor4 and inserting ,workforce ,administrator1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#c7 by striking ,director1 ,united ,states ,travel ,service1 ,department of ,commerce and inserting ,director of the ,united ,states ,travel ,service1 ,department of ,commerce and the ,workforce42 7#d7 by striking ,administrator1 ,wage and ,hour and ,public ,contracts ,division1 ,department of ,labor42 and 7#e7 by striking ,national ,export ,expansion ,coordinator1 ,department of ,commerce44 #daj4 ,director of ,office of ,personnel ,management report ,as soon as practicable but not later than #a year after the effective date of this ,act1 the ,director of ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report on the effects on employees of the reorganization under this ,act1 which shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of any position within the ,department or elsewhere in the ,executive branch that the ,director considers unnecessary due to consolidation of functions under this ,act2 7#b7 a statement of the number of employees entitled to pay savings by reason of the reorganization under this ,act2 7#c7 a statement of the number of employees who are voluntarily or involuntarily separated by reason of the reorganization2 7#d7 an estimate of the personnel costs associated with the reorganization2 7#e7 the effects of the reorganization on labor management relations2 and 7#f7 such legislative and administrative recommendations for improvements in personnel management within the ,department as the ,director considers necessary4 #daa4 ,investigations and reports on duplicative programs and activities ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct routine investigations to identify programs1 offices1 and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the ,department2 and 7#b7 report annually to ,congress on the findings from the investigations 7including the cost of such duplication71 including recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication and for specific rescissions4 ,v ,effective date and interim appointments #eja4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsections 7b71 this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the earlier of-- 7#a7 #abj days after the ,secretary first takes office2 or 7#b7 such date as the ,president may prescribe and publish in the ,federal ,register4 7b7 ,appointments and regulations ,at any time after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 any of the officers provided for in titles ,i and ,,ii may be nominated and appointed1 as provided in such titles2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary may promulgate regulations pursuant to section #dje4 7c7 ,use of funds ,funds available to any department or agency 7or any official or component of a department of agency7 functions of which are transferred to the ,secretary by this ,act1 may with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 be used to pay the compensation and expenses of any officer appointed pursuant to subsection 7b7 until such time as funds for that purpose are otherwise available4 #ejb4 ,interim appointments 7a7 ,in general ,if #a or more officers required by this ,act to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate shall not have entered upon office on the effective date of this ,act1 the ,president may designate any officer1 whose appointment was required to be made by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and who was such an officer immediately prior to the effective date of the ,act1 to act in the office until the office is filled as provided in this ,act4 7b7 ,compensation ,any person acting in an office in accordance with subsection 7a7 shall receive compensation at the rates provided by this ,act for the respective office in which the person acts4 ,,vi ,elimination and reduction of programs #fja4 ,elimination of programs 7a7 ,international ,labor ,comparison ,program ,the ,international ,labor ,comparisons program of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics shall be terminated on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,career ,pathways ,innovation ,fund ,the career pathways innovation fund established under the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bbj7 to develop and implement career pathway programs in partnership with employers and other relevant organizations in the community shall be terminated on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,transitional ,jobs ,demonstration ,the ,enhanced ,transitional ,jobs ,demonstration program carried out under section #aga of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biaf7 shall be terminated on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,public ,telecommunications ,facilities ,grants ,part ,,iv of title ,,iii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cij et seq47 is repealed4 7e7 ,baldridge ,performance ,excellence ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,baldrige ,performance ,excellence ,program shall terminated on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,award ,the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 is amended by striking section #ag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa;a7 7relating to the ,malcolm ,baldridge ,national ,quality ,award74 7f7 ,emergency ,steel ,guaranteed ,loan ,program ,section #aja of ,public ,law #ajf-ea 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ahda note7 is repealed4 7g7 ,noncritical functions of the ,census ,bureau ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,bureau of the ,census shall discontinue-- 7#a7 the ,current ,industrial ,reports function2 7#b7 the ,federal ,financial ,statistics ,program2 7#c7 the ,foreign ,research and ,analysis ,program's international focus2 and 7#d7 the production of the ,statistical ,abstract4