,,ie #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #begg ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #ai1 #bjaf ,ordered to be printed with the amendment of the ,senate ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,,an ,,act ,making appropriations for the ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and for other purposes4 ,that the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,department of transportation ,office of the secretary ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #aje1jjj1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #ejj1jjj7 7reduced by #d1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #d1jjj1jjj71 of which not to exceed #b1gcd1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 not to exceed #a1jbe1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary2 not to exceed #bj1jff1jjj 7reduced by #b1jjj1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 not to exceed #i1caj1jjj 7reduced by #a1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #ejj1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy2 not to exceed #ab1hjh1jjj 7reduced by #d1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #a1jjj1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs2 not to exceed #b1ejj1jjj 7reduced by #bej1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,governmental ,affairs2 not to exceed #bf1jbi1jjj 7reduced by #ejj1jjj7 7reduced by #b1jjj1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration2 not to exceed #b1jbi1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public ,affairs2 not to exceed #a1gfi1jjj 7reduced by #bej1jjj7 shall be available for the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 not to exceed #aj1gic1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,intelligence1 ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 and not to exceed #ae1icg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the ,office of the ,secretary to any other office of the ,office of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent by all such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that notice of any change in funding greater than #e percent shall be submitted for approval to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #fj1jjj shall be for allocation within the ,department for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 excluding fees authorized in ,public ,law #ajg-ga1 there may be credited to this appropriation up to #b1ejj1jjj in funds received in user fees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 ,research and technology ,for necessary expenses related to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology1 #aa1chf1jjj1 of which #h1bah1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training3 ,provided further1 ,that any reference in law1 regulation1 judicial proceedings1 or elsewhere to the ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,administration shall continue to be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology of the ,department of ,transportation4 ,national infrastructure investments 7including transfer of funds7 ,for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a ,state1 local government1 transit agency1 or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the ,nation1 a metropolitan area1 or a region3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for funding provided under this heading shall include1 but not be limited to1 highway or bridge projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 public transportation projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 passenger and freight rail transportation projects2 and port infrastructure investments 7including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #bj percent of the funds made available under this heading for the purpose of paying the subsidy and administrative costs of projects eligible for ,federal credit assistance under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,secretary finds that such use of the funds would advance the purposes of this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that in distributing funds provided under this heading1 the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds1 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas1 and the investment in a variety of transportation modes3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant funded under this heading shall be not less than #b1jjj1jjj and not greater than #ae1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #bj percent of the funds made available under this heading may be awarded to projects in a single ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made under this heading shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #ej percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that require a contribution of ,federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #aj percent of the funds provided under this heading shall be for projects located in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that for projects located in rural areas1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj and the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using funds provided under this heading must comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall conduct a new competition to select the grants and credit assistance awarded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #e1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading1 and may transfer portions of those funds to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,maritime ,administration1 to fund the award and oversight of grants and credit assistance made under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments program4 ,financial management capital ,for necessary expenses for upgrading and enhancing the ,department of ,transportation's financial systems and re-engineering business processes1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,cyber security initiatives ,for necessary expenses for cyber security initiatives1 including necessary upgrades to wide area network and information technology infrastructure1 improvement of network perimeter controls and identity management1 testing and assessment of information technology against business1 security1 and other requirements1 implementation of ,federal cyber security initiatives and information infrastructure enhancements1 implementation of enhanced security controls on network devices1 and enhancement of cyber security workforce training tools1 #g1jjj1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,office of civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #i1fjj1jjj4 ,transportation planning1 research1 and development ,for necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning1 research1 systems development1 development activities1 and making grants1 to remain available until expended1 #e1igf1jjj4 ,working capital fund ,for necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 not to exceed #aha1ejj1jjj shall be paid from appropriations made available to the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that such services shall be provided on a competitive basis to entities within the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that the above limitation on operating expenses shall not apply to non-,,dot entities3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds appropriated in this ,act to an agency of the ,department shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without majority approval of the ,working ,capital ,fund ,steering ,committee and approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no assessments may be levied against any program1 budget activity1 subactivity or project funded by this ,act unless notice of such assessments and the basis therefor are presented to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and are approved by such ,committees4 ,minority business resource center program ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 #ccf1jjj1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ah1cfg1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 #eig1jjj4 ,small and disadvantaged business utilization and outreach ,for necessary expenses for small and disadvantaged business utilization and outreach activities1 #d1eah1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb1 these funds may be used for business opportunities related to any mode of transportation4 ,payments to air carriers 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,in addition to funds made available from any other source to carry out the essential air service program under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca through #dagdb1 #aee1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that in determining between or among carriers competing to provide service to a community1 the ,secretary may consider the relative subsidy requirements of the carriers3 ,provided further1 ,that basic essential air service minimum requirements shall not include the #ae-passenger capacity requirement under subsection #dagcb7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to enter into a new contract with a community located less than #dj miles from the nearest small hub airport before the ,secretary has negotiated with the community over a local cost share3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts authorized to be distributed for the essential air service program under subsection #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available immediately from amounts otherwise provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator may reimburse such amounts from fees credited to the account established under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,administrative provisions #aja4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation to approve assessments or reimbursable agreements pertaining to funds appropriated to the modal administrations in this ,act1 except for activities underway on the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless such assessments or agreements have completed the normal reprogramming process for ,congressional notification4 #ajb4 ,notwithstanding section #ccbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to provide payments in advance to vendors that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acaej and section #cjdi of ,public ,law #aji-ei3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall include adequate safeguards in the contract with the vendors to ensure timely and high-quality performance under the contract4 #ajc4 ,the ,secretary shall post on the ,web site of the ,department of ,transportation a schedule of all meetings of the ,credit ,council1 including the agenda for each meeting1 and require the ,credit ,council to record the decisions and actions of each meeting4 #ajd4 ,in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to provide partial or full payments in advance and accept subsequent reimbursements from all ,federal agencies for transit benefit distribution services that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acaej and section #cjdi of ,public ,law #aji-ei3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall maintain a reasonable operating reserve in the ,working ,capital ,fund1 to be expended in advance to provide uninterrupted transit benefits to ,government employees1 provided that such reserve will not exceed one month of benefits payable3 ,provided further1 that such reserve may be used only for the purpose of providing for the continuation of transit benefits1 provided that the ,working ,capital ,fund will be fully reimbursed by each customer agency for the actual cost of the transit benefit4 ,federal aviation administration ,operations 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including operations and research activities related to commercial space transportation1 administrative expenses for research and development1 establishment of air navigation facilities1 the operation 7including leasing7 and maintenance of aircraft1 subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts and maps sold to the public1 lease or purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 in addition to amounts made available by ,public ,law #aab-ie1 #i1hdg1gjj1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj7 of which #h1hca1bej1jjj shall be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 of which not to exceed #g1eje1bic1jjj shall be available for air traffic organization activities2 not to exceed #a1beh1daa1jjj shall be available for aviation safety activities2 not to exceed #af1fje1jjj 7increased by #bej1jjj7 shall be available for commercial space transportation activities2 not to exceed #gbe1jjj1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #bej1jjj7 shall be available for finance and management activities2 not to exceed #fj1jhi1jjj shall be available for ,next,gen and operations planning activities2 and not to exceed #bhb1cjb1jjj shall be available for staff offices3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b percent of any budget activity1 except for aviation safety budget activity1 may be transferred to any budget activity under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any appropriation by more than #b percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #b percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall transmit to ,congress an annual update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,december #bjjd pursuant to section #bba of ,public ,law #ajh-agf3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress a companion report that describes a comprehensive strategy for staffing1 hiring1 and training flight standards and aircraft certification staff in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan1 including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to enter into a grant agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting organization to assist in the development of aviation safety standards3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for new applicants for the second career training program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new aviation user fees not specifically authorized by law after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 foreign authorities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred in the provision of agency services1 including receipts for the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities1 and for issuance1 renewal or modification of certificates1 including airman1 aircraft1 and repair station certificates1 or for tests related thereto1 or for processing major repair or alteration forms3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #aed1djj1jjj shall be for the contract tower program1 including the contract tower cost share program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act for aeronautical charting and cartography are available for activities conducted by1 or coordinated through1 the ,working ,capital ,fund4 ,facilities and equipment 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for acquisition1 establishment1 technical support services1 improvement by contract or purchase1 and hire of national airspace systems and experimental facilities and equipment1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 engineering and service testing1 including construction of test facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available2 and the purchase1 lease1 or transfer of aircraft from funds available under this heading1 including aircraft for aviation regulation and certification2 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj 7increased by #c1jjj1jjj71 of which #dfj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and #b1jdj1jjj1jjj 7increased by #c1jjj1jjj7 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 for expenses incurred in the establishment1 improvement1 and modernization of national airspace systems3 ,provided further1 ,that upon initial submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjag ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to the ,congress a comprehensive capital investment plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration which includes funding for each budget line item for fiscal years #bjag through #bjba1 with total funding for each year of the plan constrained to the funding targets for those years as estimated and approved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after the initial submission of the fiscal year #bjag ,president's budget that such report has not been submitted to ,congress4 ,research1 engineering1 and development 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for research1 engineering1 and development1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant1 #aef1gej1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 which shall be available for expenses incurred for research1 engineering1 and development4 ,grants-in-aid for airports 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for liquidation of obligations incurred for grants-in-aid for airport planning and development1 and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and under other law authorizing such obligations2 for procurement1 installation1 and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title2 for grants authorized under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for inspection activities and administration of airport safety programs1 including those related to airport operating certificates under section #ddgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of #c1cej1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjaf1 notwithstanding section #dgaag7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems1 reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas1 or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of funds limited under this heading1 not more than #ajg1ajj1jjj shall be obligated for administration1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,airport ,cooperative ,research ,program1 and not less than #ca1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,airport ,technology ,research4 ,administrative provisions #aaj4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to compensate in excess of #fjj technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,center for ,advanced ,aviation ,systems ,development during fiscal year #bjaf4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or regulations requiring airport sponsors to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost building construction1 maintenance1 utilities and expenses1 or space in airport sponsor-owned buildings for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition of funds in this section does not apply to negotiations between the agency and airport sponsors to achieve agreement on below-market rates for these items or to grant assurances that require airport sponsors to provide land without cost to the ,,faa for air traffic control facilities4 #aab4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may reimburse amounts made available to satisfy #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagdb7;a77#a7 from fees credited under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #decjc and any amount remaining in such account at the close of that fiscal year may be made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 for the subsequent fiscal year4 #aac4 ,amounts collected under section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be credited to the appropriation current at the time of collection1 to be merged with and available for the same purposes of such appropriation4 #aad4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for paying premium pay under subsection #eedf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee unless such employee actually performed work during the time corresponding to such premium pay4 #aae4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to purchase a store gift card or gift certificate through use of a ,government-issued credit card4 #aaf4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for retention bonuses for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without the prior written approval of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 #aag4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any prior ,act may be used to implement or to continue to implement any limitation on the ability of any owner or operator of a private aircraft to obtain1 upon a request to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 a blocking of that owner's or operator's aircraft registration number from any display of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,aircraft ,situational ,display to ,industry data that is made available to the public1 except data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of that owner or operator4 #aah4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than nine political and ,presidential appointees in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aai4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to increase fees pursuant to section #ddgba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the ,,faa provides to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report that justifies all fees related to aeronautical navigation products and explains how such fees are consistent with ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfdb4 #aai;,a4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to close a regional operations center of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or reduce its services unless the ,administrator notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ij full business days in advance4 #aai;,b4 ,none of the funds appropriated or limited by this ,act may be used to change weight restrictions or prior permission rules at ,teterboro airport in ,teterboro1 ,new ,jersey4 ,federal highway administration ,limitation on administrative expenses 7highway trust fund7 7including transfer of funds7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 not to exceed #dbf1ajj1jjj1 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall be obligated for necessary expenses for administration and operation of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 ,in addition1 not to exceed #c1bdh1jjj shall be transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in accordance with section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,federal-aid highways 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 funds available for the implementation or execution of ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under titles #bc and #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the provisions of such authorization legislation shall not exceed total obligations of #dj1bef1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may collect and spend fees1 as authorized by title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to cover the costs of services of expert firms1 including counsel1 in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of ,federal credit instruments and all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of servicing such credit instruments3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees are available until expended to pay for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are in addition to administrative expenses that are also available for such purpose1 and are not subject to any obligation limitation or the limitation on administrative expenses under section #fjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dj1iie1jjj1jjj derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions--federal highway administration #abj4 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation3 7a7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not distribute from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways-- 7,a7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7#b7 not distribute an amount from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation limitation was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ab7 for such fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under such authorization legislation and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of that title1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for such fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under such authorization legislation or title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the ,national ,highway ,performance ,program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ab7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or such authorization legislation to each ,state for such fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or such authorization legislation to all ,states for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,exceptions from obligation limitation ,the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 and 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjaf1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj74 7c7 ,redistribution of ,unused ,obligation ,authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of such fiscal year-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation limitation made available under subsection 7a7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,applicability of ,obligation ,limitations to ,transportation ,research ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under-- 7,a7 chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the transportation research programs sections of such authorization legislation4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation authority made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available for a period of #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years4 7e7 ,redistribution of ,certain ,authorized ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation limitation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for ,federal-aid highway programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for such fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received by the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics from the sale of data products1 for necessary expenses incurred pursuant to chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be credited to the ,federal-aid highways account for the purpose of reimbursing the ,bureau for such expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be subject to the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs4 #abb4 ,not less than #ae days prior to waiving1 under his or her statutory authority1 any ,buy ,america requirement for ,federal-aid highways projects1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide an annual report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on any waivers granted under the ,buy ,america requirements4 #abc4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to provide credit assistance unless not less than #c days before any application approval to provide credit assistance under sections #fjc and #fjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation provides notification in writing to the following committees3 the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include1 but not be limited to1 the name of the project sponsor2 a description of the project2 whether credit assistance will be provided as a direct loan1 loan guarantee1 or line of credit2 and the amount of credit assistance4 #abd4 ,section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,longer ,combination ,vehicles in ,idaho ,no limit or other prohibition under this section1 except as provided in this subsection1 applies to a longer combination vehicle operating on a segment of the ,interstate ,system in the ,state of ,idaho if such vehicle-- 7#a7 has a gross vehicle weight of #abi1jjj pounds or less2 7#b7 complies with the single axle1 tandem axle1 and bridge formula limits set forth in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 is authorized to operate on such segment under ,idaho ,state ,law4 4 #abe4 ,section #caaaa7;b77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or of less than #bh feet on a semitrailer or trailer operating in a truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination1 and inserting or1 notwithstanding section #caaab1 of less than #cc feet on a semitrailer or trailer operating in a truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination14 #abf4 ,exemption 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #caaab7;c77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,nebraska may and inserting ,nebraska and ,kansas may2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,state of ,nebraska and inserting the relevant state4 7b7 ,conforming and ,technical ,amendments ,section #caaab7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and inserting the following3 7c7 ,special ,rules for ,wyoming1 ,ohio1 ,alaska1 ,iowa1 ,nebraska1 and ,kansas 2 7#b7 by striking 2 and at the end of paragraph 7#c7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#d7 and inserting 2 and4 #abg4 ,section #acj7;e77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bbj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cej1jjj1jjj4 ,federal motor carrier safety administration ,motor carrier safety operations and programs 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 for payment of obligations incurred in the implementation1 execution and administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs pursuant to section #caajd7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #dabg and #dacd of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and as extended by ,public ,law #aac-aei1 #bei1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 the sum of which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for implementation1 execution or administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs authorized under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #dabg and #dacd of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and as extended by ,public ,law #aac-aei1 shall not exceed total obligations of #bei1jjj1jjj for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs for fiscal year #bjaf1 of which #i1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 is for the research and technology program1 and of which #cd1ede1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 is for information management3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1jjj1jjj shall be made available for commercial motor vehicle operator grants to carry out section #dacd of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and as extended by ,public ,law #aac-aei4 ,motor carrier safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out sections #caajb1 #caajd7;a71 #caajf1 #caajg1 #caaji1 #cacji1 #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #dabf and #dabh of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 as extended by ,public ,law #aac-aei1 #cac1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of motor carrier safety programs shall not exceed total obligations of #cac1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjaf for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants2 of which #bah1jjj1jjj shall be available for the motor carrier safety assistance program1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available for commercial driver's license program improvement grants1 #cb1jjj1jjj shall be available for border enforcement grants1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance and registration information system management grants1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for the commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment program1 and #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for safety data improvement grants3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available herein for the motor carrier safety assistance program1 #cb1jjj1jjj shall be available for audits of new entrant motor carriers4 ,administrative provisions--federal motor carrier safety administration #acj4 ,funds appropriated or limited in this ,act shall be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated in section #cej of ,public ,law #ajg-hg and section #fija of ,public ,law #aaj-bh4 #aca4 ,the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall send notice of #di ,,cfr section #che4cjh violations by certified mail1 registered mail1 or another manner of delivery1 which records the receipt of the notice by the persons responsible for the violations4 #acb4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce sections #cie4c7;c7 and #cie4c7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and such section shall have no force or effect on submission of the final report issued by the ,secretary1 as required by section #acc of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-bce1 unless the ,secretary and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation each review and determine that the final report-- 7#a7 meets the statutory requirements set forth in such section2 and 7#b7 establishes that commercial motor vehicle drivers who operated under the restart provisions in effect between ,july #a1 #bjac1 and the day before the date of enactment of such ,public ,law demonstrated statistically significant improvement in all outcomes related to safety1 operator fatigue1 driver health and longevity1 and work schedules1 in comparison to commercial motor vehicle drivers who operated under the restart provisions in effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac4 #acc4 ,none of the funds limited or otherwise made available under the heading ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs may be used to deny an application to renew a ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,program permit for a motor carrier based on that carrier's ,hazardous ,materials ,out-of-,service rate1 unless the carrier has the opportunity to submit a written description of corrective actions taken1 and other documentation the carrier wishes the ,secretary to consider1 including submitting a corrective action plan1 and the ,secretary determines the actions or plan is insufficient to address the safety concerns that resulted in that ,hazardous ,materials ,out-of-,service rate4 #acd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to develop1 issue1 or implement any regulation that increases levels of minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers or property as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjad1 under regulations issued pursuant to sections #caach and #caaci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ace4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or previous appropriations ,acts under the heading 8,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs0 shall be used to pay for costs associated with design1 development1 testing1 or implementation of a wireless roadside inspection program until #ahj days after the ,secretary of ,transportation certifies to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations that such program does not conflict with existing non-,federal electronic screening systems1 create capabilities already available1 or require additional statutory authority to incorporate generated inspection data into safety determinations or databases1 and has restrictions to specifically address privacy concerns of affected motor carriers and operators3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the ,department's ongoing research efforts in this area4 ,national highway traffic safety administration ,operations and research ,for expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the ,secretary1 with respect to traffic and highway safety authorized under chapter #cja and part ,c of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aej1jjj1jjj 7increased by #d1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #a1bjj1jjj71 of which #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,operations and research 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #abe1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjaf1 are in excess of #abe1jjj1jjj1 of which #abj1jjj1jjj shall be for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,driver ,register authorized under chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the #abj1jjj1jjj obligation limitation for operations and research1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and shall be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for future years3 ,provided further1 ,that #f1ejj1jjj of the total obligation limitation for operations and research in fiscal year #bjaf shall be applied toward unobligated balances of contract authority provided in prior ,acts for carrying out the provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,highway traffic safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent on the enactment of authorization legislation1 for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb and #dje1 section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 to remain available until expended1 #efa1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjaf1 are in excess of #efa1ejj1jjj for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb and #dje1 section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 of which #bce1jjj1jjj shall be for ,highway ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb2 #bgb1jjj1jjj shall be for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje2 #bi1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,high ,visibility ,enforcement ,program under section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada2 #be1ejj1jjj shall be for ,administrative ,expenses under section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used for construction1 rehabilitation1 or remodeling costs1 or for office furnishings and fixtures for ,state1 local or private buildings or structures3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj of the funds made available for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje for ,impaired ,driving ,countermeasures 7as described in subsection 7d7 of that section7 shall be available for technical assistance to the ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,transfers provision under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77;,g71 any amounts transferred to increase the amounts made available under section #djb shall include the obligation authority for such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of any exercise of the authority granted under the previous proviso or under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77;,g7 within #fj days4 ,administrative provisions--national highway traffic safety administration #adj4 ,an additional #acj1jjj shall be made available to the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 out of the amount limited for section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for travel and related expenses for ,state management reviews and to pay for core competency development training and related expenses for highway safety staff4 #ada4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration set in this ,act shall not apply to obligations for which obligation authority was made available in previous public laws but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used4 #adb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to implement section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #adc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to obligate or award funds for the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration's ,national ,roadside ,survey4 #add4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to mandate global positioning system 7,,gps7 tracking in private passenger motor vehicles without providing full and appropriate consideration of privacy concerns under #e ,u4,s4,c4 chapter #e1 subchapter ,,ii4 ,federal railroad administration ,safety and operations ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #ahf1hgj1jjj 7increased by #c1ejj1jjj71 of which #ae1djj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,railroad research and development ,for necessary expenses for railroad research and development1 #ci1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to issue direct loans and loan guarantees pursuant to sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 as amended1 such authority to exist as long as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is outstanding4 ,provided1 ,that pursuant to section #ejb of such ,act1 as amended1 no new direct loans or loan guarantee commitments shall be made using ,federal funds for the credit risk premium during fiscal year #bjaf4 ,operating grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make quarterly grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation1 in amounts based on the ,secretary's assessment of the ,corporation's seasonal cash flow requirements1 for the operation of intercity passenger rail1 as authorized by section #aja of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #bhh1ejj1jjj 7reduced by #a1jjj1jjj7 7increased by #a1jjj1jjj71 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts available under this paragraph shall be available for the ,secretary to approve funding to cover operating losses for the ,corporation only after receiving and reviewing a grant request for each specific train route3 ,provided further1 ,that each such grant request shall be accompanied by a detailed financial analysis1 revenue projection1 and capital expenditure projection justifying the ,federal support to the ,secretary's satisfaction3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,corporation shall transmit1 in electronic format1 to the ,secretary and the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the annual budget1 business plan1 the #e-,year ,financial ,plan for fiscal year #bjaf required under section #bjd of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh and the comprehensive fleet plan for all ,amtrak rolling stock3 ,provided further1 ,that the budget1 business plan and the #e-,year ,financial ,plan shall include annual information on the maintenance1 refurbishment1 replacement1 and expansion for all ,amtrak rolling stock consistent with the comprehensive fleet plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,corporation shall provide monthly performance reports in an electronic format which shall describe the work completed to date1 any changes to the business plan1 and the reasons for such changes as well as progress against the milestones and target dates of the #bjab performance improvement plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,corporation's budget1 business plan1 #e-,year ,financial ,plan1 semiannual reports1 monthly reports1 comprehensive fleet plan and all supplemental reports or plans comply with requirements in ,public ,law #aab-ee3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to support any route on which ,amtrak offers a discounted fare of more than #ej percent off the normal peak fare3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso does not apply to routes where the operating loss as a result of the discount is covered by a ,state and the ,state participates in the setting of fares4 ,capital and debt service grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for capital investments as authorized by sections #aja7;c71 #ajb1 and #bai7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #hej1jjj1jjj 7increased by #i1jjj1jjj71 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #afj1bjj1jjj shall be for debt service obligations as authorized by section #ajb of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to bring ,amtrak-served facilities and stations into compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that after an initial distribution of up to #bjj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be used by the ,corporation as a working capital account1 all remaining funds shall be provided to the ,corporation only on a reimbursable basis3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #bj1jjj1jjj may be used by the ,secretary to subsidize operating losses of the ,corporation should the funds provided under the heading ,operating ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation be insufficient to meet operational costs for fiscal year #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to one-half of #a percent of the funds provided under this heading to fund the costs of project management and oversight of activities authorized by subsections #aja7;a7 and #aja7;c7 of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall approve funding for capital expenditures1 including advance purchase orders of materials1 for the ,corporation only after receiving and reviewing a grant request for each specific capital project justifying the ,federal support to the ,secretary's satisfaction3 ,provided further1 ,that except as otherwise provided herein1 none of the funds under this heading may be used to subsidize operating losses of the ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds under this heading may be used for capital projects not approved by the ,secretary of ,transportation or on the ,corporation's fiscal year #bjaf business plan3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the project management oversight funds authorized under section #aja7;d7 of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #c1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with implementing section #bab of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 including the amendments made by section #bab to section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that ,amtrak shall conduct a business case analysis on capital investments that exceed #aj1jjj1jjj in life-cycle costs3 ,provided further1 ,that each contract for a capital acquisition that exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj in life cycle costs shall state that funding is subject to the availability of appropriated funds provided by an appropriations ,act4 ,administrative provisions--federal railroad administration #aej4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may receive and expend cash1 or receive and utilize spare parts and similar items1 from non-,united ,states ,government sources to repair damages to or replace ,united ,states ,government owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third-party liability for such damages1 and any amounts collected under this section shall be credited directly to the ,safety and ,operations account of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 and shall remain available until expended for the repair1 operation and maintenance of automated track inspection cars and equipment in connection with the automated track inspection program4 #aea4 ,none of the funds provided to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to fund any overtime costs in excess of #ce1jjj for any individual employee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak may waive the cap set in the previous proviso for specific employees when the ,president of ,amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the system3 ,provided further1 ,that ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations each quarter of the calendar year on waivers granted to employees and amounts paid above the cap for each month within such quarter and delineate the reasons each waiver was granted3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations by ,march #a1 #bjaf1 a summary of all overtime payments incurred by the ,corporation for #bjae and the three prior calendar years3 ,provided further1 ,that such summary shall include the total number of employees that received waivers and the total overtime payments the ,corporation paid to those employees receiving waivers for each month for #bjae and for the three prior calendar years4 ,federal transit administration ,administrative expenses ,for necessary administrative expenses of the ,federal ,transit ,administration's programs authorized by chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ajb1icc1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj7 7reduced by #b1jjj1jjj71 of which not more than #d1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbi and not less than #gej1jjj shall be available to carry out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbf3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided or limited in this ,act may be used to create a permanent office of transit security under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that upon submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjag ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to ,congress the annual report on ,new ,starts1 including proposed allocations for fiscal year #bjag4 ,transit formula grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,contingent upon enactment of authorization legislation1 for payment of obligations incurred in the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,assistance ,program in this account1 and for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecah1 #ecbb7;d71 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 #i1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of programs authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecah1 #ecbb7;d71 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 shall not exceed total obligations of #h1eie1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjaf4 transit research ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecab1 #bf1jjj1jjj4 ,technical assistance and training ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecad #c1jjj1jjj 7increased by #b1jjj1jjj74 ,capital investment grants ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji1 #a1iba1cie1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority ,for grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority as authorized under section #fja of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall approve grants for capital and preventive maintenance expenditures for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority only after receiving and reviewing a request for each specific project3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to approving such grants1 the ,secretary shall certify that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority is making significant progress in eliminating the material weaknesses1 significant deficiencies1 and minor control deficiencies identified in the most recent ,financial ,management ,oversight ,review3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority has placed the highest priority on those investments that will improve the safety of the system before approving such grants3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in order to ensure safety throughout the rail system1 may waive the requirements of section #fja7;e77#a7 of title ,,vi of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb 7#aab ,stat4 #difh74 ,administrative provisions--federal transit administration #afj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall not apply to any authority under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecch1 previously made available for obligation1 or to any other authority previously made available for obligation4 #afa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or limited by this ,act under the heading ,fixed ,guideway ,capital ,investment of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for projects specified in this ,act or identified in reports accompanying this ,act not obligated by ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and other recoveries1 shall be directed to projects eligible to use the funds for the purposes for which they were originally provided4 #afb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated before ,october #a1 #bjae1 under any section of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that remain available for expenditure1 may be transferred to and administered under the most recent appropriation heading for any such section4 #afc4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used to enter into a full funding grant agreement for a project with a ,new ,starts share greater than #ej percent4 #afd4 7a7 ,loss of eligibility ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds in this or any other ,act may be available to advance in any way a new light or heavy rail project towards a full funding grant agreement as defined by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji for the ,metropolitan ,transit ,authority of ,harris ,county1 ,texas if the proposed capital project is constructed on or planned to be constructed on ,richmond ,avenue west of ,south ,shepherd ,drive or on ,post ,oak ,boulevard north of ,richmond ,avenue in ,houston1 ,texas4 7b7 ,exception for a new election ,the ,metropolitan ,transit ,authority of ,harris ,county1 ,texas1 may attempt to construct or construct a new fixed guideway capital project1 including light rail1 in the locations referred to in subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 voters in the jurisdiction that includes such locations approve a ballot proposition that specifies routes on ,richmond ,avenue west of ,south ,shepherd ,drive or on ,post ,oak ,boulevard north of ,richmond ,avenue in ,houston1 ,texas2 and 7#b7 the proposed construction of such routes is part of a comprehensive1 multi-modal1 service-area wide transportation plan that includes multiple additional segments of fixed guideway capital projects1 including light rail for the jurisdiction set forth in the ballot proposition4 ,the ballot language shall include reasonable cost estimates1 sources of revenue to be used and the total amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred as well as a description of each route and the beginning and end point of each proposed transit project4 ,saint ,lawrence seaway development corporation ,the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act1 as amended1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the ,corporation's budget for the current fiscal year4 ,operations and maintenance 7harbor maintenance trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses to conduct the operations1 maintenance1 and capital asset renewal activities of those portions of the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 #cb1jdb1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj71 to be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to ,public ,law #ii-ffb4 ,maritime administration ,maritime security program ,for necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #ahf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,operations and training ,for necessary expenses of operations and training activities authorized by law1 #afd1aeh1jjj1 of which #bb1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of training ships at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel design for ,state ,maritime ,academies and ,national ,security1 and of which #b1djj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #a1bjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance payments1 and of which #ai1gjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for facilities maintenance and repair1 equipment1 and capital improvements at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 and of which #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for ,maritime ,environment and ,technology ,assistance grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreement3 ,provided1 ,that amounts apportioned for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall be available only upon allotments made personally by the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,superintendent1 ,deputy ,superintendent and the ,director of the ,office of ,resource ,management of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy may not be allotment holders for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall hold all allotments made by the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that #ej percent of the funding made available for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy under this heading shall be available only after the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,superintendent and the ,maritime ,administrator1 completes a plan detailing by program or activity how such funding will be expended at the ,academy1 and this plan is submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,ship disposal ,for necessary expenses related to the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,maritime guaranteed loan 7title xi7 program account 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary administrative expenses of the maritime guaranteed loan program1 #c1ace1jjj shall be paid to the appropriations for ,maritime ,administration--,operations and ,training4 ,administrative provisions--maritime administration #agj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 in addition to any existing authority1 the ,maritime ,administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease1 contract1 or occupancy involving ,government property under control of the ,maritime ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that rental payments under any such lease1 contract1 or occupancy for items other than such utilities1 services1 or repairs shall be covered into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 #aga4 ,none of the funds available or appropriated in this ,act shall be used by the ,united ,states ,department of ,transportation or the ,united ,states ,maritime ,administration to negotiate or otherwise execute1 enter into1 facilitate or perform fee-for-service contracts for vessel disposal1 scrapping or recycling1 unless there is no qualified domestic ship recycler that will pay any sum of money to purchase and scrap or recycle a vessel owned1 operated or managed by the ,maritime ,administration or that is part of the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet3 ,provided1 ,that such sales offers must be consistent with the solicitation and provide that the work will be performed in a timely manner at a facility qualified within the meaning of section #cejb of ,public ,law #ajf-cih3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing contained herein shall affect the ,maritime ,administration's authority to award contracts at least cost to the ,federal ,government and consistent with the requirements of #ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjhgjd1 section #cejb1 or otherwise authorized under the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 ,pipeline and hazardous materials safety administration ,operational expenses ,for necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #bj1gbe1jjj 7increased by #ejj1jjj74 ,hazardous materials safety ,for expenses necessary to discharge the hazardous materials safety functions of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #fj1ejj1jjj1 of which #g1egj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that up to #hjj1jjj in fees collected under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eajh7;g7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training1 for reports publication and dissemination1 and for travel expenses incurred in performance of hazardous materials exemptions and approvals functions4 ,pipeline safety 7pipeline safety fund7 7oil spill liability trust fund7 ,for expenses necessary to conduct the functions of the pipeline safety program1 for grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety program1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjajg1 and to discharge the pipeline program responsibilities of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #ade1hgj1jjj1 of which #ai1ejj1jjj shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah2 and of which #abd1ejj1jjj shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund1 of which #ff1cji1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading shall be for the ,one-,call state grant program3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #a1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading shall be for the finalization and implementation of rules required under section #fjajb7n7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #h7;b77#c7 of the ,pipeline ,safety1 ,regulatory ,certainty1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaa 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjajh note2 #abe ,stat4 #aiaa74 ,emergency preparedness grants 7emergency preparedness fund7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eabh7;b71 #ahh1jjj1 to be derived from the ,emergency ,preparedness ,fund1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the fiscal year limitation specified in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf1 not more than #bh1cah1jjj shall be made available for obligation in fiscal year #bjaf from amounts made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i71 and #eabh 7b7 and 7c73 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i77#d71 not more than #d percent of the amounts made available from this account shall be available to pay administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i71 #eabh7;b71 or #eabh7;c7 shall be made available for obligation by individuals other than the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or his or her designee4 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #hf1bbc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,department3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading may be used to investigate1 pursuant to section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 7#a7 unfair or deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition by domestic and foreign air carriers and ticket agents2 and 7#b7 the compliance of domestic and foreign air carriers with respect to item 7#a7 of this proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that hereafter funds transferred to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general through forfeiture proceedings or from the ,department of ,justice ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund or the ,department of the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund1 as a participating agency1 as an equitable share from the forfeiture of property in investigations in which the ,office of ,inspector ,general participates1 or through the granting of a ,petition for ,remission or ,mitigation1 shall be deposited to the credit of this account for law enforcement activities authorized under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 to remain available until expended4 ,surface transportation board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 including services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #ca1cge1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #a1bej1jjj from fees established by the ,chairman of the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections and used for necessary and authorized expenses under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjaf1 to result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at no more than #cj1abe1jjj4 ,general provisions--,department of transportation #ahj4 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb74 #aha4 ,appropriations contained in this ,act for the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an ,executive ,level ,,iv4 #ahb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #aaj political and ,presidential appointees in the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the ,department of ,transportation4 #ahc4 7a7 ,no recipient of funds made available in this ,act shall disseminate personal information 7as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7c77 obtained by a ,state department of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7a71 except as provided in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba for a use permitted under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not withhold funds provided in this ,act for any grantee if a ,state is in noncompliance with this provision4 #ahd4 ,funds received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 ,federal ,transit ,administration1 and ,federal ,railroad ,administration from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training may be credited respectively to the ,federal ,highway ,administration's ,federal-,aid ,highways account1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration's ,technical ,assistance and ,training account1 and to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,safety and ,operations account1 except for ,state rail safety inspectors participating in training pursuant to #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaje4 #ahe4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to make a loan1 loan guarantee1 line of credit1 or grant unless the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project competitively selected to receive a discretionary grant award1 any discretionary grant award1 letter of intent1 loan commitment1 loan guarantee commitment1 line of credit commitment1 or full funding grant agreement totaling #gej1jjj or more is announced by the department or its modal administrations from-- 7#a7 any discretionary grant or federal credit program of the ,federal ,highway ,administration including the emergency relief program2 7#b7 the airport improvement program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 any program of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 7#d7 any program of the ,federal ,transit ,administration other than the formula grants and fixed guideway modernization programs2 7#e7 any program of the ,maritime ,administration2 or 7#f7 any funding provided under the headings ,national ,infrastructure ,investments in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary gives concurrent notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for any quick release of funds from the emergency relief program3 ,provided further1 ,that no notification shall involve funds that are not available for obligation4 #ahf4 ,rebates1 refunds1 incentive payments1 minor fees and other funds received by the ,department of ,transportation from travel management centers1 charge card programs1 the subleasing of building space1 and miscellaneous sources are to be credited to appropriations of the ,department of ,transportation and allocated to elements of the ,department of ,transportation using fair and equitable criteria and such funds shall be available until expended4 #ahg4 ,amounts made available in this or any other ,act that the ,secretary determines represent improper payments by the ,department of ,transportation to a third-party contractor under a financial assistance award1 which are recovered pursuant to law1 shall be available-- 7#a7 to reimburse the actual expenses incurred by the ,department of ,transportation in recovering improper payments2 and 7#b7 to pay contractors for services provided in recovering improper payments or contractor support in the implementation of the ,improper ,payments ,information ,act of #bjjb3 ,provided1 ,that amounts in excess of that required for paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7,a7 shall be credited to and merged with the appropriation from which the improper payments were made1 and shall be available for the purposes and period for which such appropriations are available3 ,provided further1 ,that where specific project or accounting information associated with the improper payment or payments is not readily available1 the ,secretary may credit an appropriate account1 which shall be available for the purposes and period associated with the account so credited2 or 7,b7 if no such appropriation remains available1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to the transfer of any such recovery to an appropriations account1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the amount and reasons for such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term improper payments has the same meaning as that provided in section #b7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajg-cjj4 #ahh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if any funds provided in or limited by this ,act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 transmission of said reprogramming notice shall be provided solely to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 and said reprogramming action shall be approved or denied solely by the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may provide notice to other congressional committees of the action of the ,committees on ,appropriations on such reprogramming but not sooner than #cj days following the date on which the reprogramming action has been approved or denied by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ahi4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board of the ,department of ,transportation to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or practice complaints filed with the ,board in an amount in excess of the amount authorized for district court civil suit filing fees under section #aiad of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aij4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act to the modal administrations may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary for the costs related to assessments or reimbursable agreements only when such amounts are for the costs of goods and services that are purchased to provide a direct benefit to the applicable modal administration or administrations4 #aia4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to carry out a program that establishes uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and transit benefits authorized under section #gije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including distribution of transit benefits by various paper and electronic media4 #aib4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board to take any actions with respect to the construction of a high speed rail project in ,california unless the permit is issued by the ,board with respect to the project in its entirety4 #aic4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to facilitate new scheduled air transportation originating from the ,united ,states if such flights would land on1 or pass through1 property confiscated by the ,cuban ,government1 including property in which a minority interest was confiscated1 as the terms confiscated1 ,cuban ,government1 and property are defined in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#ab77;,a71 respectively1 of section #d of the ,cuban ,liberty and ,democratic ,solidarity 7,,libertad7 ,act of #aiif 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fjbc 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#ab77;,a773 ,provided1 ,that for this section1 new scheduled air transportation shall include any flights not already regularly scheduled prior to ,march #ca1 #bjae4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf4 ,,ii ,department of housing and urban development ,management and administration ,executive offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,executive ,offices1 which shall be comprised of the offices of the ,secretary1 ,deputy ,secretary1 ,adjudicatory ,services1 ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations1 ,public ,affairs1 ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization1 and the ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 #ad1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be available to the ,secretary for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine4 ,administrative support offices 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #edg1jjj1jjj1 of which #de1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 in addition to amounts made available under this heading for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer and the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 shall be for funding shared service agreements between the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,department of the ,treasury2 #ci1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 #ic1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 #aii1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,administration2 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 #di1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,field ,policy and ,management2 #af1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,departmental ,equal ,employment ,opportunity2 #d1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,strategic ,planning and ,management2 #dd1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer2 and of which the remaining amount shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for transfer to the appropriations for offices specified under this heading or the heading 8,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses0 in this title3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading may be used for necessary administrative and non-administrative expenses of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 not otherwise provided for1 including purchase of uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that directly support program activities funded in this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations quarterly written notification regarding the status of pending congressional reports3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide in electronic form all signed reports required by ,congress4 ,program office salaries and expenses ,public and ,indian housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing1 #bjc1jjj1jjj4 ,community planning and development ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development1 #ajb1jjj1jjj4 ,housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,housing1 #cgb1jjj1jjj4 ,policy development and research ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research1 #bb1gjj1jjj4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity1 #gc1jjj1jjj4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes1 #f1gjj1jjj4 ,public and ,indian housing programs ,tenant-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act herein71 not otherwise provided for1 #ae1iah1fdc1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjae 7in addition to the #d1jjj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available on ,october #a1 #bjae71 and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #ah1aea1jjj1jjj shall be available for renewals of expiring section #h tenant-based annual contributions contracts 7including renewals of enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act7 and including renewal of other special purpose or incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from amounts provided under this paragraph and any carryover1 the ,secretary for the calendar year #bjaf funding cycle shall provide renewal funding for each public housing agency based on validated voucher management system 7,,vms7 leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the ,secretary1 by notice published in the ,federal ,register1 and by making any necessary adjustments for the costs associated with the first-time renewal of vouchers under this paragraph including tenant protection1 ,,hope ,,vi1 and ,choice ,neighborhoods vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that in determining calendar year #bjaf funding allocations under this heading for public housing agencies1 including agencies participating in the ,moving ,to ,work 7,,mtw7 demonstration1 the ,secretary may take into account the anticipated impact of changes in targeting and utility allowances1 on public housing agencies' contract renewal needs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this paragraph may be used to fund a total number of unit months under lease which exceeds a public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract1 except for public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration1 which are instead governed by the terms and conditions of their ,,mtw agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the extent necessary to stay within the amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph71 prorate each public housing agency's allocation otherwise established pursuant to this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the following provisos1 the entire amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph7 shall be obligated to the public housing agencies based on the allocation and pro rata method described above1 and the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their annual budget by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may extend the notification period with the prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements and shall be subject to the same pro rata adjustments under the previous provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may offset public housing agencies' calendar year #bjaf allocations based on the excess amounts of public housing agencies' net restricted assets accounts1 including ,,hud held programmatic reserves 7in accordance with ,,vms data in calendar year #bjae that is verifiable and complete71 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall also be subject to the offset1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding amounts subject to the single fund budget authority provisions of their ,,mtw agreements1 from the agencies' calendar year #bjaf ,,mtw funding allocation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use any offset referred to in the previous two provisos throughout the calendar year to prevent the termination of rental assistance for families as the result of insufficient funding1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and to avoid or reduce the proration of renewal funding allocations3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #ge1jjj1jjj shall be available only3 7,a7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies1 after application for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs of vouchers resulting from unforeseen circumstances or from portability under section #h7r7 of the ,act2 7,b7 for vouchers that were not in use during the #ab-month period in order to be available to meet a commitment pursuant to section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act2 7,c7 for adjustments for costs associated with ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing 7,,hud-,,vash7 vouchers2 7,d7 for adjustments for public housing agencies with voucher leasing rates at the end of the calendar year that exceed the average leasing for the #ab-month period used to establish the allocation1 and for additional leasing of vouchers that were issued but not leased prior to the end of such calendar year2 7,e7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate rental assistance for families as a result of insufficient funding2 and 7,f7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs as a result of participation in the ,small ,area ,fair ,market ,rent demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the previous proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #acj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #h rental assistance for relocation and replacement of housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah of the ,act1 conversion of section #bc projects to assistance under section #h1 the family unification program under section #h7x7 of the ,act1 relocation of witnesses in connection with efforts to combat crime in public and assisted housing pursuant to a request from a law enforcement or prosecution agency1 enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act1 ,,hope ,,vi and ,choice ,neighborhood vouchers1 mandatory and voluntary conversions1 and tenant protection assistance including replacement and relocation assistance or for project-based assistance to prevent the displacement of unassisted elderly tenants currently residing in section #bjb properties financed between #aiei and #aigd that are refinanced pursuant to ,public ,law #ajf-efi1 as amended1 or under the authority as provided under this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that when a public housing development is submitted for demolition or disposition under section #ah of the ,act1 the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance when the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may only provide replacement vouchers for units that were occupied within the previous #bd months that cease to be available as assisted housing1 subject only to the availability of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this paragraph1 #e1jjj1jjj may be available to provide tenant protection assistance1 not otherwise provided under this paragraph1 to residents residing in low vacancy areas and who may have to pay rents greater than #cj percent of household income1 as the result of3 7,a7 the maturity of a ,,hud-insured1 ,,hud-held or section #bjb loan that requires the permission of the ,secretary prior to loan prepayment2 7,b7 the expiration of a rental assistance contract for which the tenants are not eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant protection assistance under existing law2 or 7,c7 the expiration of affordability restrictions accompanying a mortgage or preservation program administered by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such tenant protection assistance made available under the previous proviso may be provided under the authority of section #h7t7 or section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7t773 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue guidance to implement the previous provisos1 including1 but not limited to1 requirements for defining eligible at-risk households within #abj days of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any tenant protection voucher made available from amounts under this paragraph shall not be reissued by any public housing agency1 except the replacement vouchers as defined by the ,secretary by notice1 when the initial family that received any such voucher no longer receives such voucher1 and the authority for any public housing agency to issue any such voucher shall cease to exist3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 for the purpose under this paragraph1 may use unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryovers1 remaining from amounts appropriated in prior fiscal years under this heading for voucher assistance for nonelderly disabled families and for disaster assistance made available under ,public ,law #aaj-cbi2 7#c7 #a1ecj1jjj1jjj shall be for administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the section #h tenant-based rental assistance program1 of which up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional funds to administer their section #h programs1 including fees associated with section #h tenant protection rental assistance1 the administration of disaster related vouchers1 ,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing vouchers1 and other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #a1ebj1jjj1jjj of the amount provided in this paragraph shall be allocated to public housing agencies for the calendar year #bjaf funding cycle based on section #h7q7 of the ,act 7and related ,appropriation ,act provisions7 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bgf73 ,provided further1 ,that if the amounts made available under this paragraph are insufficient to pay the amounts determined under the previous proviso1 the ,secretary may decrease the amounts allocated to agencies by a uniform percentage applicable to all agencies receiving funding under this paragraph or may1 to the extent necessary to provide full payment of amounts determined under the previous proviso1 utilize unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryovers1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading from prior fiscal years1 excluding special purpose vouchers1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements1 and shall be subject to the same uniform percentage decrease as under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this paragraph shall be only for activities related to the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under section #h1 including related development activities2 7#d7 #ajg1fdc1baj for the renewal of tenant-based assistance contracts under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 including necessary administrative expenses3 ,provided1 ,that administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the special purpose vouchers in this paragraph shall be funded under the same terms and be subject to the same pro rata reduction as the percent decrease for administrative and other expenses to public housing agencies under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading2 7#e7 the ,secretary shall separately track all special purpose vouchers funded under this heading4 ,housing certificate fund 7including rescissions7 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing and the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance1 for fiscal year #bjaf and prior years may be used for renewal of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts and for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that any obligated balances of contract authority from fiscal year #aigd and prior that have been terminated shall be rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts heretofore recaptured1 or recaptured during the current fiscal year1 from section #h project-based contracts from source years fiscal year #aige through fiscal year #aihg are hereby rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes set forth under this heading1 in addition to amounts otherwise available4 ,public housing capital fund ,for the ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund ,program to carry out capital and management activities for public housing agencies1 as authorized under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 7the ,act71 #a1fha1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during fiscal year #bjaf the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may not delegate to any ,department official other than the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public and ,indian ,housing any authority under paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;j7 regarding the extension of the time periods under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such section #i7;j71 the term obligate means1 with respect to amounts1 that the amounts are subject to a binding agreement that will result in outlays1 immediately or in the future3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c1jjj1jjj shall be to support ongoing ,public ,housing ,financial and ,physical ,assessment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 not to exceed #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to make grants1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this ,act1 to public housing agencies for emergency capital needs including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding ,presidentially declared emergencies and natural disasters under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 occurring in fiscal year #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for supportive services1 service coordinator and congregate services as authorized by section #cd of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 and the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 up to #ae1jjj1jjj may be used for a ,jobs-,plus initiative modeled after the ,jobs-,plus demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that the funding provided under the previous proviso shall provide competitive grants to partnerships between public housing authorities1 local workforce investment boards established under section #aag of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 and other agencies and organizations that provide support to help public housing residents obtain employment and increase earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to residents1 partner with workforce investment boards1 and leverage service dollars3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may set aside a portion of the funds provided for the ,resident ,opportunity and ,self-,sufficiency program to support the services element of the ,jobs-,plus ,pilot initiative3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may allow ,p,h,as to request exemptions from rent and income limitation requirements under sections #c and #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg as necessary to implement the ,jobs-,plus program1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may approve upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation of the ,jobs-,plus initiative as a voluntary program for residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements pursuant to the preceding proviso no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds provided under this heading1 the limitation in section #i7;g77#a7 of the ,act shall be #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the limitation in the previous proviso to allow public housing agencies to fund activities authorized under section #i7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that from the funds made available under this heading1 the ,secretary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year #bjaf to public housing agencies that are designated high performers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify public housing agencies of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,public housing operating fund ,for #bjaf payments to public housing agencies for the operation and management of public housing1 as authorized by section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 #d1ddj1jjj1jjj4 ,choice neighborhoods initiative ,for competitive grants under the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative 7subject to section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv71 unless otherwise specified under this heading71 for transformation1 rehabilitation1 and replacement housing needs of both public and ,,hud-assisted housing and to transform neighborhoods of poverty into functioning1 sustainable mixed income neighborhoods with appropriate services1 schools1 public assets1 transportation and access to jobs1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that grant funds may be used for resident and community services1 community development1 and affordable housing needs in the community1 and for conversion of vacant or foreclosed properties to affordable housing3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of funds made available under this heading shall not be deemed to be public housing notwithstanding section #c7;b77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall commit to an additional period of affordability determined by the ,secretary of not fewer than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall undertake comprehensive local planning with input from residents and the community1 and that grantees shall provide a match in ,state1 local1 other ,federal or private funds3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees may include local governments1 tribal entities1 public housing authorities1 and nonprofits3 ,provided further1 ,that for-profit developers may apply jointly with a public entity3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grantee shall be treated as a public housing agency under section #bf of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx71 and grants under this heading shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section3 ,provided further1 ,that such grantees shall create partnerships with other local organizations including assisted housing owners1 service agencies1 and resident organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,labor1 ,transportation1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,agriculture1 and ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to coordinate and leverage other appropriate ,federal resources3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures1 remaining from funds appropriated under the heading ,revitalization of ,severely ,distressed ,public ,housing 7,,hope ,,vi7 in fiscal year #bjaa and prior fiscal years may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated4 ,family self-sufficiency ,for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program to support family self-sufficiency coordinators under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under sections #h and #i of such ,act with public and private resources1 and enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may1 by ,federal ,register notice1 waive or specify alternative requirements under section b7#c71 b7#d71 b7#e71 or c7#a7 of section #bc of such ,act in order to facilitate the operation of a unified self-sufficiency program for individuals receiving assistance under different provisions of the ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of multifamily properties with project-based subsidy contracts under section #h may compete for funding under this heading and_/or voluntarily make a ,family ,self-,sufficiency program available to the assisted tenants of such property in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such procedures established pursuant to the previous proviso shall permit participating tenants to accrue escrow funds in accordance with section #bc7;d77#b7 and shall allow owners to use funding from residual receipt accounts to hire coordinators for their own ,family ,self-,sufficiency program4 ,native ,american housing block grants ,for the ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 #fej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif1 to determine the amount of the allocation under title ,i of such ,act for each ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall apply the formula under section #cjb of such ,act with the need component based on single-race census data and with the need component based on multi-race census data1 and the amount of the allocation for each ,indian tribe shall be the greater of the two resulting allocation amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #c1ejj1jjj shall be contracted for assistance for national or regional organizations representing ,native ,american housing interests for providing training and technical assistance to ,indian housing authorities and tribally designated housing entities as authorized under ,,nahasda3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under the previous proviso1 not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for a national organization as authorized under section #gjc of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab73 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be to support the inspection of ,indian housing units1 contract expertise1 training1 and technical assistance in the training1 oversight1 and management of such ,indian housing and tenant-based assistance1 including up to #cjj1jjj for related travel3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations1 as authorized by title ,,vi of ,,nahasda3 ,provided further1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such notes and other obligations1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ag1deb1jjg3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department will notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 notwithstanding section #cjb7;d7 of ,,nahasda1 if on ,january #a1 #bjaf1 a recipient's total amount of undisbursed block grants in the ,department's line of credit control system is greater than three times the formula allocation it would otherwise receive under this heading1 the ,secretary shall adjust that recipient's formula allocation down by the difference between its total amount of undisbursed block grants in the ,department's line of credit control system on ,january #a1 #bjaf1 and three times the formula allocation it would otherwise receive3 ,provided further1 ,that grant amounts not allocated to a recipient pursuant to the previous proviso shall be allocated under the need component of the formula proportionately among all other ,indian tribes not subject to an adjustment3 ,provided further1 ,that the #b previous provisos shall not apply to any ,indian tribe that would otherwise receive a formula allocation of less than #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that to take effect1 the three previous provisos do not require the issuance of any regulation4 ,indian housing loan guarantee fund program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 #h1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #a1bfi1hda1bgj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #gej1jjj of this amount may be for administrative contract expenses including management processes and systems to carry out the loan guarantee program4 ,community planning and development ,housing opportunities for persons with ,,aids ,for carrying out the ,housing ,opportunities for ,persons with ,,aids program1 as authorized by the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq471 #ccb1jjj1jjj 7increased by #c1jjj1jjj71 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 except that amounts allocated pursuant to section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall renew all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior fiscal years that meet all program requirements before awarding funds for new contracts under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,community development fund ,for assistance to units of ,state and local government1 and to other entities1 for economic and community development activities1 and for other purposes1 #c1jfj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 unless otherwise specified3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj is for carrying out the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as amended 7the ,act herein7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that unless explicitly provided for under this heading1 not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds appropriated under this heading shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that a metropolitan city1 urban county1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe1 or insular area that directly or indirectly receives funds under this heading may not sell1 trade1 or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds1 credits or non-,federal considerations1 but must use such funds for activities eligible under title ,i of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aje7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 no funds provided under this heading may be provided to a for-profit entity for an economic development project under section #aje7;a77#ag7 unless such project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with guidelines required under subparagraph 7e77#b73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used for grants for the ,economic ,development ,initiative 7,,edi7 or ,neighborhood ,initiatives activities1 ,rural ,innovation ,fund1 or for grants pursuant to section #ajg of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjg73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading #fj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to ,indian tribes notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 of which1 notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including section #bjd of this ,act71 up to #c1ifj1jjj may be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety4 ,community development loan guarantees program account 7including rescission7 ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal year #bjaf1 commitments to guarantee loans under section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjh71 any part of which is guaranteed1 shall not exceed a total principal amount of #cjj1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding any aggregate limitation on outstanding obligations guaranteed in subsection 7k7 of such section #ajh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall collect fees from borrowers1 notwithstanding subsection 7m7 of such section #ajh1 to result in a credit subsidy cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans1 and any such fees shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading are hereby permanently rescinded4 ,home investment partnerships program 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,,home investment partnerships program1 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 as amended1 #gfg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the amount made available under this heading1 the threshold reduction requirements in sections #baf7aj7 and #bag7;b77#d7 of such ,act shall not apply to allocations of such amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements under provisos #b through #f under this heading for fiscal year #bjab and such requirements applicable pursuant to the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac1 shall not apply to any project to which funds were committed on or after ,august #bc1 #bjac1 but such projects shall instead be governed by the ,final ,rule titled ,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program2 ,improving ,performance and ,accountability2 ,updating ,property ,standards which became effective on such date3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 or 7#b77;,b77i7 of section #accg7;a7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defg7;a771 amounts allocated under such paragraphs shall be credited to1 made available1 and merged with this account3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts made available by any provision of law may be transferred1 reprogrammed1 or credited to the ,housing ,trust ,fund4 ,self-help and assisted homeownership opportunity program ,for the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program1 as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the second1 third1 and fourth capacity building activities authorized under section #d7;a7 of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for rural capacity building activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for capacity building by national rural housing organizations with experience assessing national rural conditions and providing financing1 training1 technical assistance1 information1 and research to local nonprofits1 local governments and ,indian ,tribes serving high need rural communities4 ,homeless assistance grants 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the emergency solutions grants program as authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended2 the continuum of care program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act2 and the rural housing stability assistance program as authorized under subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act1 #b1ahe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that any rental assistance amounts that are recaptured under such continuum of care program shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bej1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such emergency solutions grants program3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #a1ije1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such continuum of care and rural housing stability assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for the national homeless data analysis project3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds awarded for supportive services under the continuum of care program and the rural housing stability assistance program shall be matched by not less than #be percent in cash or in kind by each grantee3 ,provided further1 ,that for all match requirements applicable to funds made available under this heading for this fiscal year and prior years1 a grantee may use 7or could have used7 as a source of match funds other funds administered by the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies unless there is 7or was7 a specific statutory prohibition on any such use of any such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall establish minimum project performance thresholds for each grantee under the continuum of care program based on program performance data3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be available to renew any expiring contract or amendment to a contract funded under the continuum of care program unless the ,secretary determines that the expiring contract or amendment to a contract is needed under the applicable continuum of care and meets appropriate program requirements1 financial standards1 and performance measures1 including the minimum performance thresholds established in the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize funding under the continuum of care program to grant applications that demonstrate a capacity to reallocate funding from lower performing projects to higher performing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that all awards of assistance under this heading shall be required to coordinate and integrate homeless programs with other mainstream health1 social services1 and employment programs for which homeless populations may be eligible3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to funds provided under this heading for the continuum of care program for fiscal years #bjac1 #bjad1 #bjae1 and #bjaf provision of permanent housing rental assistance may be administered by private nonprofit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated amounts remaining from funds appropriated under this heading in fiscal year #bjab and prior years for project-based rental assistance for rehabilitation projects with #aj-year grant terms may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all balances for ,shelter ,plus ,care renewals previously funded from the ,shelter ,plus ,care ,renewal account and transferred to this account shall be available1 if recaptured1 for continuum of care renewals in fiscal year #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation from amounts allocated 7which may represent initial or final amounts allocated7 for the emergency solutions grant program within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,housing programs ,project-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of project-based subsidy contracts under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #aj1bed1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjae 7in addition to the #djj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available ,october #a1 #bjae71 and #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for expiring or terminating section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for amendments to section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for contracts entered into pursuant to section #dda of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadja71 for renewal of section #h contracts for units in projects that are subject to approved plans of action under the ,emergency ,low ,income ,housing ,preservation ,act of #aihg or the ,low-,income ,housing ,preservation and ,resident ,homeownership ,act of #aiij1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with project-based activities and assistance funded under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 not to exceed #aej1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance-based contract administrators for section #h project-based assistance1 for carrying out #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may also use such amounts in the previous proviso for performance-based contract administrators for the administration of3 7#a7 interest reduction payments pursuant to section #bcf7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;a772 7#b7 rent supplement payments pursuant to section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 7#c7 section #bcf7;f77#b7 rental assistance payments 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;f77#b772 7#d7 project rental assistance contracts for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 7#e7 project rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 7#f7 project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg72 and 7#g7 loans under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts recaptured under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing1 or the heading ,housing ,certificate ,fund1 may be used for renewals of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts or for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #h project-based ,housing ,assistance ,payments contract that authorizes ,,hud or a ,housing ,finance ,agency to require that surplus project funds be deposited in an interest-bearing residual receipts account and that are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this heading for uses authorized under this heading4 ,housing for the elderly ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for housing for the elderly1 as authorized by section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended1 and for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,act1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 and for senior preservation rental assistance contracts1 including renewals1 as authorized by section #haa7;e7 of the ,american ,housing and ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #bjjj1 as amended1 and for supportive services associated with the housing1 #dad1jjj1jjj 7increased by #b1ejj1jjj7 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 up to #gg1jjj1jjj shall be for service coordinators and the continuation of existing congregate service grants for residents of assisted housing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #bjb projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the provisions of section #bjb governing the terms and conditions of project rental assistance1 except that the initial contract term for such assistance shall not exceed #e years in duration3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #bjb project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for purposes under this heading1 and shall be in addition to the amounts otherwise provided under this heading for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 of the prior year unobligated balances of funds1 including recaptures and carryover1 made available under this heading1 #dg1jjj1jjj shall be used for an additional amount for the purposes provided under this heading1 notwithstanding any purpose for which originally appropriated4 ,housing for persons with disabilities ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,act and for project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg71 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under section #haa7;b77#c7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,housing ,act1 and for supportive services associated with the housing for persons with disabilities as authorized by section #haa7;b77#a7 of such ,act1 #aeb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #haa projects3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in this fiscal year1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #haa project rental assistance contract and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading may be used for the current purposes authorized under this heading notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing counseling assistance ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance excluding loans1 as authorized under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh1 as amended1 #dg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 including up to #d1ejj1jjj for administrative contract services3 ,provided1 ,that grants made available from amounts provided under this heading shall be awarded within #ahj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be used for providing counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners1 both current and prospective1 with respect to property maintenance1 financial management_/literacy1 and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improving their housing conditions1 meeting their financial needs1 and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership2 for program administration2 and for housing counselor training3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of providing such grants from amounts provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements as is appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations4 ,rental housing assistance ,for amendments to contracts under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas7 and section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7 in ,state-aided1 noninsured rental housing projects1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount1 together with unobligated balances from recaptured amounts appropriated prior to fiscal year #bjjf from terminated contracts under such sections of law1 and any unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated under this heading after fiscal year #bjje1 shall also be available for extensions of up to one year for expiring contracts under such sections of law4 ,payment to manufactured housing fees trust fund ,for necessary expenses as authorized by the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq471 up to #aa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aa1jjj1jjj is to be derived from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed the total amount appropriated under this heading shall be available from the general fund of the ,treasury to the extent necessary to incur obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to the ,fund pursuant to section #fbj of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced as such collections are received during fiscal year #bjaf so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjaf appropriation from the general fund estimated at zero1 and fees pursuant to such section #fbj shall be modified as necessary to ensure such a final fiscal year #bjaf appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that for the dispute resolution and installation programs1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may assess and collect fees from any program participant3 ,provided further1 ,that such collections shall be deposited into the ,fund1 and the ,secretary1 as provided herein1 may use such collections1 as well as fees collected under section #fbj1 for necessary expenses of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of section #fbj of such ,act1 the ,secretary may carry out responsibilities of the ,secretary under such ,act through the use of approved service providers that are paid directly by the recipients of their services4 ,federal housing administration ,mutual mortgage insurance program account ,new commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund shall not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjaf1 obligations to make direct loans to carry out the purposes of section #bjd7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing amount in the previous proviso shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with sales of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund3 ,provided ,further1 ,that for administrative contract expenses of the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 #acj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,general and special risk program account ,new commitments to guarantee loans insured under the ,general and ,special ,risk ,insurance ,funds1 as authorized by sections #bch and #eai of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#c and #agce;c71 shall not exceed #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjaf1 gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by sections #bjd7;g71 #bjg7l71 #bch1 and #eai7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with the sale of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under such ,act4 ,government national mortgage association ,guarantees of mortgage-backed securities loan guarantee program account ,new commitments to issue guarantees to carry out the purposes of section #cjf of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g771 shall not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that #bc1jjj1jjj shall be available for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association3 ,provided further1 ,that receipts from ,commitment and ,multiclass fees collected pursuant to title ,,iii of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account4 ,policy development and research ,research and technology ,for contracts1 grants1 and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a et seq471 including carrying out the functions of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #a7;a77#a77;i7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #b of #aifh1 #eb1ejj1jjj 7reduced by #b1ejj1jjj71 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that with respect to amounts made available under this heading1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this title1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements funded with philanthropic entities1 other ,federal agencies1 or ,state or local governments and their agencies for research projects3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 such partners to the cooperative agreements must contribute at least a #ej percent match toward the cost of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that for non-competitive agreements entered into in accordance with the previous two provisos1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall comply with section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb1 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 note7 in lieu of compliance with section #ajb7;a77#d77;,c7 with respect to documentation of award decisions3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to obligation of technical assistance funding1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan1 for approval1 to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on how it will allocate funding for this activity4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,fair housing activities ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh1 as amended by the ,fair ,housing ,amendments ,act of #aihh1 and section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg1 as amended1 #fe1cjj1jjj 7reduced by #bh1cge1jjj7 7increased by #bh1cge1jjj71 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees to cover the costs of the ,fair ,housing ,training ,academy1 and may use such funds to provide such training3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available under this heading shall be used to lobby the executive or legislative branches of the ,federal ,government in connection with a specific contract1 grant1 or loan3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #cjj1jjj 7increased by #aej1jjj7 shall be available to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for the creation and promotion of translated materials and other programs that support the assistance of persons with limited ,english proficiency in utilizing the services provided by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,lead hazard reduction ,for the ,lead ,hazard ,reduction ,program1 as authorized by section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that up to #ae1jjj1jjj of that amount shall be for the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj that shall include research1 studies1 testing1 and demonstration efforts1 including education and outreach concerning lead-based paint poisoning and other housing-related diseases and hazards3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of the law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 or the ,lead ,technical ,studies program under this heading or under prior appropriations ,acts for such purposes under this heading1 shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this or prior appropriations ,acts1 and that still remain available1 may be used for any purpose under this heading notwithstanding the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated if a program competition is undersubscribed and there are other program competitions under this heading that are oversubscribed4 ,information technology fund ,for the development of1 modifications to1 and infrastructure for ,department-wide and program-specific information technology systems1 for the continuing operation and maintenance of both ,department-wide and program-specific information systems1 and for program-related maintenance activities1 #ajj1jjj1jjj 7reduced by #c1jjj1jjj73 ,provided1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund under this ,act shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund from amounts appropriated by previously enacted appropriations ,acts may be used for the purposes specified under this ,fund1 in addition to any other information technology purposes for which such amounts were appropriated4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #abf1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel issues within this office4 ,general provisions--department of housing and urban development 7including rescissions7 #bja4 ,eighty five percent of the amounts of budget authority1 or in lieu thereof #he percent of the cash amounts associated with such budget authority1 that are recaptured from projects described in section #ajab7;a7 of the ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,amendments ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg note7 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury4 ,notwithstanding the previous sentence1 the ,secretary may award up to #ae percent of the budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury to provide project owners with incentives to refinance their project at a lower interest rate4 ,any amounts of budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded1 returned to the ,treasury1 or otherwise awarded by ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury4 #bjb4 ,none of the amounts made available under this ,act may be used during fiscal year #bjaf to investigate or prosecute under the ,fair ,housing ,act any otherwise lawful activity engaged in by one or more persons1 including the filing or maintaining of a nonfrivolous legal action1 that is engaged in solely for the purpose of achieving or preventing action by a ,government official or entity1 or a court of competent jurisdiction4 #bjc4 ,sections #bjc and #bji of division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-ee 7#abe ,stat4 #fic-fid7 shall apply during fiscal year #bjaf as if such sections were included in this title1 except that during such fiscal year such sections shall be applied by substituting fiscal year #bjaf for fiscal year #bjaa and for fiscal year #bjab each place such terms appear1 and shall be amended to reflect revised delineations of statistical areas established by the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7;e77#c71 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7;d71 and ,executive ,order ,no4 #ajbec4 #bjd4 ,except as explicitly provided in law1 any grant1 cooperative agreement or other assistance made pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act shall be made on a competitive basis and in accordance with section #ajb of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede74 #bje4 ,funds of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act or section #djb of the ,housing ,act of #aiej shall be available1 without regard to the limitations on administrative expenses1 for legal services on a contract or fee basis1 and for utilizing and making payment for the services and facilities of the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 ,federal ,financing ,bank1 ,federal ,reserve banks or any member thereof1 ,federal ,home ,loan banks1 and any insured bank within the meaning of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa-aa74 #bjf4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act or through a reprogramming of funds1 no part of any appropriation for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be available for any program1 project or activity in excess of amounts set forth in the budget estimates submitted to ,congress4 #bjg4 ,corporations and agencies of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which are subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act are hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of such ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for #bjaf for such corporation or agency except as hereinafter provided3 ,provided1 ,that collections of these corporations and agencies may be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments only to the extent expressly provided for in this ,act 7unless such loans are in support of other forms of assistance provided for in this or prior appropriations ,acts71 except that this proviso shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or guaranty operations of these corporations1 or where loans or mortgage purchases are necessary to protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states ,government4 #bjh4 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide quarterly reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations regarding all uncommitted1 unobligated1 recaptured and excess funds in each program and activity within the jurisdiction of the ,department and shall submit additional1 updated budget information to these ,committees upon request4 #bji4 ,the ,president's formal budget request for fiscal year #bjag1 as well as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development's congressional budget justifications to be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 shall use the identical account and sub-account structure provided under this ,act4 #baj4 ,a public housing agency or such other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa1 and ,mississippi shall not be required to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of assistance provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg on the board of directors or a similar governing board of such agency or entity as required under section 7#b77;b7 of such ,act4 ,each public housing agency or other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance under section #h for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa1 and ,mississippi that chooses not to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of section #h assistance on the board of directors or a similar governing board shall establish an advisory board of not less than six residents of public housing or recipients of section #h assistance to provide advice and comment to the public housing agency or other administering entity on issues related to public housing and section #h4 ,such advisory board shall meet not less than quarterly4 #baa4 ,no funds provided under this title may be used for an audit of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association that makes applicable requirements under the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #bab4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the conditions listed under this section1 for fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based assistance1 debt held or insured by the ,secretary and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions if any1 associated with one or more multifamily housing project or projects to another multifamily housing project or projects4 7b7 ,transfers of project-based assistance under this section may be done in phases to accommodate the financing and other requirements related to rehabilitating or constructing the project or projects to which the assistance is transferred1 to ensure that such project or projects meet the standards under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,the transfer authorized in subsection 7a7 is subject to the following conditions3 7#a7 ,number and bedroom size of units3 7,a7 ,for occupied units in the transferring project3 the number of low-income and very low-income units and the configuration 7i4e41 bedroom size7 provided by the transferring project shall be no less than when transferred to the receiving project or projects and the net dollar amount of ,federal assistance provided to the transferring project shall remain the same in the receiving project or projects4 7,b7 ,for unoccupied units in the transferring project the ,secretary may authorize a reduction in the number of dwelling units in the receiving project or projects to allow for a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet current market demands1 as determined by the ,secretary and provided there is no increase in the project-based assistance budget authority4 7#b7 ,the transferring project shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 be either physically obsolete or economically nonviable4 7#c7 ,the receiving project or projects shall meet or exceed applicable physical standards established by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the owner or mortgagor of the transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring project and provide a certification of approval by all appropriate local governmental officials4 7#e7 ,the tenants of the transferring project who remain eligible for assistance to be provided by the receiving project or projects shall not be required to vacate their units in the transferring project or projects until new units in the receiving project are available for occupancy4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary determines that this transfer is in the best interest of the tenants4 7#g7 ,if either the transferring project or the receiving project or projects meets the condition specified in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the owner shall be subordinate to any ,,fha-insured mortgage lien transferred to1 or placed on1 such project by the ,secretary1 except that the ,secretary may waive this requirement upon determination that such a waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing of acquisition1 construction1 and_/or rehabilitation of the receiving project or projects4 7#h7 ,if the transferring project meets the requirements of subsection 7d77#b71 the owner or mortgagor of the receiving project or projects shall execute and record either a continuation of the existing use agreement or a new use agreement for the project where1 in either case1 any use restrictions in such agreement are of no lesser duration than the existing use restrictions4 7#i7 ,the transfer does not increase the cost 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended7 of any ,,fha-insured mortgage1 except to the extent that appropriations are provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost4 7d7 ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms low-income and very low-income shall have the meanings provided by the statute and_/or regulations governing the program under which the project is insured or assisted2 7#b7 the term multifamily housing project means housing that meets one of the following conditions-- 7,a7 housing that is subject to a mortgage insured under the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,b7 housing that has project-based assistance attached to the structure including projects undergoing mark to market debt restructuring under the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,housing ,act2 7,c7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended by section #hja of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,d7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as such section existed before the enactment of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,e7 housing that is assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 or 7,f7 housing or vacant land that is subject to a use agreement2 7#c7 the term project-based assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance provided under section #h7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg2 7,b7 assistance for housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section #h7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7as such section existed immediately before ,october #a1 #aihc72 7,c7 rent supplement payments under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife2 7,d7 interest reduction payments under section #bcf and_/or additional assistance payments under section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,e7 assistance payments made under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei2 and 7,f7 assistance payments made under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7#d7 the term receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or projects to which some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions are to be transferred2 7#e7 the term transferring project means the multifamily housing project which is transferring some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and the statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions to the receiving project or projects2 and 7#f7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7e7 ,public ,notice and ,research ,report 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register the terms and conditions1 including criteria for ,,hud approval1 of transfers pursuant to this section no later than #cj days before the effective date of such notice4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the transfer authority under this section1 including the effect of such transfers on the operational efficiency1 contract rents1 physical and financial conditions1 and long-term preservation of the affected properties4 #bac4 7a7 ,no assistance shall be provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 to any individual who-- 7#a7 is enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 7#b7 is under #bd years of age2 7#c7 is not a veteran2 7#d7 is unmarried2 7#e7 does not have a dependent child2 7#f7 is not a person with disabilities1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b77#c77;,e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#c77;,e77 and was not receiving assistance under such section #h as of ,november #cj1 #bjje2 and 7#g7 is not otherwise individually eligible1 or has parents who1 individually or jointly1 are not eligible1 to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 7b7 ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of a person to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 any financial assistance 7in excess of amounts received for tuition and any other required fees and charges7 that an individual receives under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 from private sources1 or an institution of higher education 7as defined under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 shall be considered income to that individual1 except for a person over the age of #bc with dependent children4 #bad4 ,the funds made available for ,native ,alaskans under the heading ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be allocated to the same ,native ,alaskan housing block grant recipients that received funds in fiscal year #bjje4 #bae4 ,notwithstanding the limitation in the first sentence of section #bee7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#bj7;g771 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may1 until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 insure and enter into commitments to insure mortgages under such section #bee4 #baf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in fiscal year #bjaf1 in managing and disposing of any multifamily property that is owned or has a mortgage held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and during the process of foreclosure on any property with a contract for rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg or other ,federal programs1 the ,secretary shall maintain any rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg and other programs that are attached to any dwelling units in the property4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that such a multifamily property owned or held by the ,secretary is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of3 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa72 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect prior to foreclosure1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other available remedies1 such as partial abatements or receivership4 ,after disposition of any multifamily property described under this section1 the contract and allowable rent levels on such properties shall be subject to the requirements under section #ebd of ,,mahraa4 #bag4 ,the commitment authority funded by fees as provided under the heading ,community ,development ,loan ,guarantees ,program ,account may be used to guarantee1 or make commitments to guarantee1 notes or other obligations issued by any ,state on behalf of non-entitlement communities in the ,state in accordance with the requirements of section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that any ,state receiving such a guarantee or commitment shall distribute all funds subject to such guarantee to the units of general local government in non-entitlement areas that received the commitment4 #bah4 ,public housing agencies that own and operate #djj or fewer public housing units may elect to be exempt from any asset management requirement imposed by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in connection with the operating fund rule3 ,provided1 ,that an agency seeking a discontinuance of a reduction of subsidy under the operating fund formula shall not be exempt from asset management requirements4 #bai4 ,with respect to the use of amounts provided in this ,act and in future ,acts for the operation1 capital improvement and management of public housing as authorized by sections #i7;d7 and #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g 7d7 and 7e771 the ,secretary shall not impose any requirement or guideline relating to asset management that restricts or limits in any way the use of capital funds for central office costs pursuant to section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g7 7#a7 and 7#b773 ,provided1 ,that a public housing agency may not use capital funds authorized under section #i7;d7 for activities that are eligible under section #i7;e7 for assistance with amounts from the operating fund in excess of the amounts permitted under section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b74 #bbj4 ,no official or employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be designated as an allotment holder unless the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer has determined that such allotment holder has implemented an adequate system of funds control and has received training in funds control procedures and directives4 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall ensure that there is a trained allotment holder for each ,,hud sub-office under the accounts ,executive ,offices and ,administrative ,support ,offices1 as well as each account receiving appropriations for ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association--,guarantees of ,mortgage-,backed ,securities ,loan ,guarantee ,program ,account1 and ,office of ,inspector ,general within the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bba4 ,the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall1 for fiscal year #bjaf1 notify the public through the ,federal ,register and other means1 as determined appropriate1 of the issuance of a notice of the availability of assistance or notice of funding availability 7,,nofa7 for any program or discretionary fund administered by the ,secretary that is to be competitively awarded4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjaf1 the ,secretary may make the ,,nofa available only on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #bbb4 ,payment of attorney fees in program-related litigation must be paid from the individual program office and ,office of ,general ,counsel personnel funding4 ,the annual budget submissions for program offices and ,office of ,general ,counsel personnel funding must include program-related litigation costs for attorney fees as a separate line item request4 #bbc4 ,the ,disaster ,housing ,assistance ,programs1 administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall be considered a program of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #ijd of the ,mc,kinney ,act for the purpose of income verifications and matching4 #bbd4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall take the required actions under subsection 7b7 when a multifamily housing project with a section #h contract or contract for similar project-based assistance-- 7#a7 receives a ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center 7,,reac7 score of #cj or less2 or 7#b7 receives a ,,reac score between #ca and #ei2 and-- 7,a7 fails to certify in writing to ,,hud within #fj days that all deficiencies have been corrected2 or 7,b7 receives consecutive scores of less than #fj on ,,reac inspections4 ,such requirements shall apply to insured and noninsured projects with assistance attached to the units under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 but do not apply to such units assisted under section #h7o77#ac7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ac77 or to public housing units assisted with capital or operating funds under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall take the following required actions as authorized under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall notify the owner and provide an opportunity for response within #cj days4 ,if the violations remain1 the ,secretary shall develop a ,compliance1 ,disposition and ,enforcement ,plan within #fj days1 with a specified timetable for correcting all deficiencies4 ,the ,secretary shall provide notice of the ,plan to the owner1 tenants1 the local government1 any mortgagees1 and any contract administrator4 7#b7 ,at the end of the term of the ,compliance1 ,disposition and ,enforcement ,plan1 if the owner fails to fully comply with such plan1 the ,secretary may require immediate replacement of project management with a management agent approved by the ,secretary1 and shall take one or more of the following actions1 and provide additional notice of those actions to the owner and the parties specified above-- 7,a7 impose civil money penalties2 7,b7 abate the section #h contract1 including partial abatement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 until all deficiencies have been corrected2 7,c7 pursue transfer of the project to an owner1 approved by the ,secretary under established procedures1 which will be obligated to promptly make all required repairs and to accept renewal of the assistance contract as long as such renewal is offered2 or 7,d7 seek judicial appointment of a receiver to manage the property and cure all project deficiencies or seek a judicial order of specific performance requiring the owner to cure all project deficiencies4 7c7 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other remedies set forth above4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that the property is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of3 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa72 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall report semi-annually on all properties covered by this section that are assessed through the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center and have physical inspection scores of less than #cj or have consecutive physical inspection scores of less than #fj4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 the enforcement actions being taken to address such conditions1 including imposition of civil money penalties and termination of subsidies1 and identify properties that have such conditions multiple times2 and 7#b7 actions that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is taking to protect tenants of such identified properties4 #bbe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 for purposes authorized under section #h 7only with respect to the tenant-based rental assistance program7 and section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq471 may be used by any public housing agency for any amount of salary1 including bonuses1 for the chief executive officer of which1 or any other official or employee of which1 that exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule at any time during any public housing agency fiscal year #bjaf4 #bbf4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be available for the doctoral dissertation research grant program at the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bbg4 ,none of the funds in this ,act provided to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development may be used to make a grant award unless the ,secretary notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project1 ,state1 locality1 housing authority1 tribe1 nonprofit organization1 or other entity selected to receive a grant award is announced by the ,department or its offices4 #bbh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require or enforce the ,physical ,needs ,assessment 7,,pna74 #bbi4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,administration1 or the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to insure1 securitize1 or establish a ,federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or otherwise replaces a mortgage that has been subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure1 by a ,state1 municipality1 or any other political subdivision of a ,state4 #bcj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb77 with respect to grants under section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 #bca4 ,amounts made available under this ,act which are either appropriated1 allocated1 advanced on a reimbursable basis1 or transferred to the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and functions thereof1 for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes1 and which are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes for which the amounts are made available to that ,office subject to reprogramming requirements in section #dje of this ,act4 #bcb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development to require a recipient or sub-recipient of funding for the purpose of land acquisition1 affordable housing construction1 or affordable housing rehabilitation to meet ,energy ,star standards or any other energy efficiency standards that exceed the requirements of applicable ,state and local building codes4 #bcc4 ,of the unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated in section #adig7;a7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja note7 and section #bcja7;a7 of title ,,iii of division ,b of the ,housing and ,economic ,recovery ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhi2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja note71 #g1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded4 #bcd4 7a7 ,all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under the heading 8,rural ,housing and ,economic ,development0 are hereby rescinded4 7b7 ,effective ,october #a1 #bjae1 all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development for accounts under the headings 8,management and ,administration0 and 8,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses0 in division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-bce are rescinded4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf4 ,,iii ,related agencies ,access board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,access ,board1 as authorized by section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 as amended1 #g1edh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses4 ,federal maritime commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission as authorized by section #bja7;d7 of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf1 as amended 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #cjg71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b72 and uniforms or allowances therefore1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb1 #be1ffj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,national railroad passenger corporation office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #bc1iii1jjj 7increased by #ejj1jjj73 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern the obtaining of such services within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions1 powers1 and duties of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern such selections1 appointments1 and employment within ,amtrak3 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjag1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a budget request for fiscal year #bjag in similar format and substance to those submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 ,national transportation safety board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for a ,,gs-#ae2 uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb71 #ajc1iha1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj may be used for official reception and representation expenses4 ,the amounts made available to the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in this ,act include amounts necessary to make lease payments on an obligation incurred in fiscal year #bjja for a capital lease4 ,neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,payment to the neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,for payment to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for use in neighborhood reinvestment activities1 as authorized by the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-hajg71 #ace1jjj1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a multi-family rental housing program3 ,provided1 ,that in addition1 #db1jjj1jjj shall be made available until expended to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities1 under the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation 7,,nrc7 shall make grants to counseling intermediaries approved by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7,,hud7 7with match to be determined by ,,nrc based on affordability and the economic conditions of an area2 a match also may be waived by ,,nrc based on the aforementioned conditions7 to provide mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance primarily to ,states and areas with high rates of defaults and foreclosures to help eliminate the default and foreclosure of mortgages of owner-occupied single-family homes that are at risk of such foreclosure4 ,other than areas with high rates of defaults and foreclosures1 grants may also be provided to approved counseling intermediaries based on a geographic analysis of the ,nation by ,,nrc which determines where there is a prevalence of mortgages that are risky and likely to fail1 including any trends for mortgages that are likely to default and face foreclosure4 ,a ,state ,housing ,finance ,agency may also be eligible where the ,state ,housing ,finance ,agency meets all the requirements under this paragraph4 ,a ,,hud-approved counseling intermediary shall meet certain mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance counseling requirements1 as determined by ,,nrc1 and shall be approved by ,,hud or ,,nrc as meeting these requirements4 7#b7 ,mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance shall only be made available to homeowners of owner-occupied homes with mortgages in default or in danger of default4 ,these mortgages shall likely be subject to a foreclosure action and homeowners will be provided such assistance that shall consist of activities that are likely to prevent foreclosures and result in the long-term affordability of the mortgage retained pursuant to such activity or another positive outcome for the homeowner4 ,no funds made available under this paragraph may be provided directly to lenders or homeowners to discharge outstanding mortgage balances or for any other direct debt reduction payments4 7#c7 ,the use of mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance by approved counseling intermediaries and ,state ,housing ,finance ,agencies shall involve a reasonable analysis of the borrower's financial situation1 an evaluation of the current value of the property that is subject to the mortgage1 counseling regarding the assumption of the mortgage by another non-,federal party1 counseling regarding the possible purchase of the mortgage by a non-,federal third party1 counseling and advice of all likely restructuring and refinancing strategies or the approval of a work-out strategy by all interested parties4 7#d7 ,,nrc may provide up to #ae percent of the total funds under this paragraph to its own charter members with expertise in foreclosure prevention counseling1 subject to a certification by ,,nrc that the procedures for selection do not consist of any procedures or activities that could be construed as a conflict of interest or have the appearance of impropriety4 7#e7 ,,hud-approved counseling entities and ,state ,housing ,finance ,agencies receiving funds under this paragraph shall have demonstrated experience in successfully working with financial institutions as well as borrowers facing default1 delinquency and foreclosure as well as documented counseling capacity1 outreach capacity1 past successful performance and positive outcomes with documented counseling plans 7including post mortgage foreclosure mitigation counseling71 loan workout agreements and loan modification agreements4 ,,nrc may use other criteria to demonstrate capacity in underserved areas4 7#f7 ,of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #b1jjj1jjj may be made available to build the mortgage foreclosure and default mitigation counseling capacity of counseling intermediaries through ,,nrc training courses with ,,hud-approved counseling intermediaries and their partners1 except that private financial institutions that participate in ,,nrc training shall pay market rates for such training4 7#g7 ,of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #e percent may be used for associated administrative expenses for ,,nrc to carry out activities provided under this section4 7#h7 ,mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance grants may include a budget for outreach and advertising1 and training1 as determined by ,,nrc4 7#i7 ,,nrc shall continue to report bi-annually to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations as well as the ,senate ,banking ,committee and ,house ,financial ,services ,committee on its efforts to mitigate mortgage default4 ,united states interagency council on homelessness ,operating expenses ,for necessary expenses 7including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness in carrying out the functions pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended1 #c1ecj1jjj4 ,,iv ,general provisions--this act #dja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #djb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #djc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through a procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #djd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice ,n-#iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #dje4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjaf1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates1 reorganizes1 or restructures a branch1 division1 office1 bureau1 board1 commission1 agency1 administration1 or department different from the budget justifications submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations or the table accompanying the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 whichever is more detailed1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the report shall include-- 7,a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7,b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the budget appendix for the respective appropriation2 and 7,c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 #djf4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjaf from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjaf in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines under section #dje of this ,act4 #djg4 ,no funds in this ,act may be used to support any ,federal1 ,state1 or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain1 unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any use of funds for mass transit1 railroad1 airport1 seaport or highway projects1 as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public 7including energy-related1 communication-related1 water-related and wastewater-related infrastructure71 other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government1 and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfields as defined in the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownfields ,revitalization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-aah7 shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain4 #djh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #dji4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to pay the salary for any person filling a position1 other than a temporary position1 formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and has satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service1 and has within #ij days after his or her release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than #a year1 made application for restoration to his or her former position and has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position and has not been restored thereto4 #daj4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections #b through #d of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aicc 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #aj;a-#aj;c1 popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act74 #daa4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the ,buy ,american ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #aj;a-#aj;c74 #dab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb and #cja-aj4abc of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dac4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier permit under sections #dacja through #dacje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or exemption application under section #djaji of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement where such approval would contravene ,united ,states law or ,article #ag bis of the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict or otherwise preclude the ,secretary of ,transportation from granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent with the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement and ,united ,states law4 #dad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,maritime ,commission or the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration to issue a license or certificate for a commercial vessel that docked or anchored within the previous #ahj days within #g miles of a port on property that was confiscated1 in whole or in part1 by the ,cuban ,government1 as the terms confiscated1 ,cuban ,government1 and property are defined in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#ab77;,a71 respectively1 of section #d of the ,cuban ,liberty and ,democratic ,solidarity 7,,libertad7 ,act of #aiif 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fjbc74 #dae4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,transit ,administration to implement1 administer1 or enforce section #ah4cf7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for construction hiring purposes4 ,spending ,reduction ,account #daf4 ,the amount by which the applicable allocation of new budget authority made by the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives under ,section #cjb7;b7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd exceeds the amount of proposed new budget authority is #j4 #dag4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to enter into a contract with any offeror or any of its principals if the offeror certifies1 as required by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 that the offeror or any of its principals-- 7#a7 within a #c-year period preceding this offer has been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for3 commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining1 attempting to obtain1 or performing a public 7,federal1 ,state1 or local7 contract or subcontract2 violation of ,federal or ,state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers2 or commission of embezzlement1 theft1 forgery1 bribery1 falsification or destruction of records1 making false statements1 tax evasion1 violating ,federal criminal tax laws1 or receiving stolen property2 7#b7 are presently indicted for1 or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with1 commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 within a #c-year period preceding this offer1 has been notified of any delinquent ,federal taxes in an amount that exceeds #c1jjj for which the liability remains unsatisfied4 #dah4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #aba4ehd of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to make incentive payments pursuant to #dh ,,cfr #af4d to contractors for contracts that are behind schedule under the terms of the contract as prescribed by #dh ,,cfr #eb4baa or over the contract amount indicated in ,standard ,form #cc1 box #bj4 #dbj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of the #eth or #adth ,amendment to the ,constitution or title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 #dba4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for the ,federal ,transit ,administration's ,rapid ,growth ,area ,transit ,program4 #dbb4 ,none of these funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7,,faa7 to redesign the ,phoenix ,metroplex regional airspace4 #dbc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to carry out section #baj of this ,act with respect to the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california4 #dbd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for the ,private ,enforcement ,initiative of the ,fair ,housing ,initiatives ,program under section #efa7;b7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaf;a7b77 and section #abe4dja of the regulations of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7#bd ,,cfr #abe4dja74 #dbe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to carry out the rule entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing1 published by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in the ,federal ,register on ,july #ai1 #bjac 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #dcgaj2 ,docket ,no4 ,,fr-#eagc-,p-#ja7 or to carry out the notice entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing ,assessment ,tool1 published by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in the ,federal ,register on ,september #bf1 #bjad 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #egidi2 ,docket ,no4 ,,fr-#eagc-jb74 #dbf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #dbg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 or any other ,federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum--,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 #dbh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to issue1 implement1 or enforce regulations by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration entitled ,operations and ,certification of ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems 7,,faa-#bjae-jaej7 in contravention to #ad ,,cfr #ba4be7;b77#a74 #dbi4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to institute an administrative or civil action 7as defined in section #dgajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 against the sponsor of the ,east ,hampton ,airport in ,east ,hampton1 ,new ,york4 #dcj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for high-speed rail in the ,state of ,california or for the ,california ,high-,speed ,rail ,authority1 nor may any be used by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration to administer a grant agreement with the ,california ,high-,speed ,rail ,authority that contains a tapered matching requirement4 #dca4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to enforce subpart ,b of part #gej of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 regarding signs for service clubs and religious notices as defined in section #aec7p7 of such part4 #dcb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of subpart ,e of part #e of the regulations of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7#bd ,,cfr part #e1 subpart ,e1 relating to restrictions on assistance to noncitizens74 #dcc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to provide financial assistance in contravention of section #bad7;d7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcf;a7d774 #dcd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for the bio-data assessment in the hiring of ,air ,traffic ,control ,specialists4 #dce4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce the final rule entitled ,implementation of the ,fair ,housing ,act's ,discriminatory ,effects ,standard1 published by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in the ,federal ,register on ,february #ae1 #bjac 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #aadfj2 ,docket ,no4 ,,fr-#eejh-;,f-#jb74 #dcf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of ,executive ,order ,no4 #aabdf 7relating to ,equal ,employment ,opportunity74 #dcg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to acquire a camera for the purpose of collecting or storing vehicle license plate numbers4 ,this ,act may be cited as the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf4 ,a ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the ,departments of ,transportation1 and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,department of transportation ,office of the secretary ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #aaf1cif1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1geh1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 not to exceed #a1jdj1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary2 not to exceed #bj1ggb1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 not to exceed #aa1ajh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy2 not to exceed #af1jbj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs2 not to exceed #b1efi1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,governmental ,affairs2 not to exceed #cj1jed1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration2 not to exceed #b1adb1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public ,affairs2 not to exceed #a1gfj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 not to exceed #aa1jhi1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,intelligence1 ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 and not to exceed #ag1jhd1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the ,office of the ,secretary to any other office of the ,office of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent by all such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that notice of any change in funding greater than #e percent shall be submitted for approval to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #fj1jjj shall be for allocation within the ,department for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 excluding fees authorized in ,public ,law #ajg-ga1 there may be credited to this appropriation up to #b1ejj1jjj in funds received in user fees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 ,research and technology ,for necessary expenses related to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology1 #ac1jdd1jjj1 of which #h1bah1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training3 ,provided further1 ,that any reference in law1 regulation1 judicial proceedings1 or elsewhere to the ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,administration shall continue to be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology of the ,department of ,transportation4 ,national infrastructure investments ,for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure1 #ebe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a ,state1 local government1 transit agency1 or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the ,nation1 a metropolitan area1 or a region3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for funding provided under this heading shall include1 but not be limited to1 highway or bridge projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 public transportation projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 passenger and freight rail transportation projects2 and port infrastructure investments 7including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #bj percent of the funds made available under this heading for the purpose of paying the subsidy and administrative costs of projects eligible for ,federal credit assistance under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,secretary finds that such use of the funds would advance the purposes of this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that in distributing funds provided under this heading1 the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds1 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas1 and the investment in a variety of transportation modes3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant funded under this heading shall be not less than #e1jjj1jjj and not greater than #be1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #aj percent of the funds made available under this heading may be awarded to projects in a single ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made under this heading shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that require a contribution of ,federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #cj percent of the funds provided under this heading shall be for projects located in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that for projects located in rural areas1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj and the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using funds provided under this heading must comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall conduct a new competition to select the grants and credit assistance awarded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #bj1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading1 and may transfer portions of those funds to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,maritime ,administration1 to fund the award and oversight of grants and credit assistance made under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments program4 ,national surface transportation and innovative finance bureau ,for necessary expenses for the establishment and administration of a new ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau 7the ,bureau7 within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation1 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall use such amount for the necessary expenses to establish the ,bureau and to fulfill the responsibilities of the ,bureau1 as detailed in section #ijja of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation 7,,fast7 ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaf73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is required to receive the advance approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations prior to exercising the authorities of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #aaf7;h73 ,provided further1 ,that the program be available to other ,federal agencies1 ,states1 municipalities and project sponsors seeking ,federal transportation expertise in obtaining financing4 ,financial management capital ,for necessary expenses for upgrading and enhancing the ,department of ,transportation's financial systems and re-engineering business processes1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,cyber security initiatives ,for necessary expenses for cyber security initiatives1 including necessary upgrades to wide area network and information technology infrastructure1 improvement of network perimeter controls and identity management1 testing and assessment of information technology against business1 security1 and other requirements1 implementation of ,federal cyber security initiatives and information infrastructure enhancements1 implementation of enhanced security controls on network devices1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,office of civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #i1gea1jjj4 ,transportation planning1 research1 and development ,for necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning1 research1 systems development1 development activities1 and making grants1 to remain available until expended1 #ab1jdc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of the ,interagency ,infrastructure ,permitting ,improvement ,center 7,,iipic73 ,provided further1 ,that there may be transferred to this appropriation1 to remain available until expended1 amounts from other ,federal agencies for expenses incurred under this heading for ,,iipic activities not related to transportation infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that the tools and analysis developed by the ,,iipic shall be available to other ,federal agencies for the permitting and review of major infrastructure projects not related to transportation to the extent that other ,federal agencies provide funding to the ,department as provided for under the previous proviso4 ,working capital fund ,for necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 not to exceed #aij1chi1jjj shall be paid from appropriations made available to the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that such services shall be provided on a competitive basis to entities within the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that the above limitation on operating expenses shall not apply to non-,,dot entities3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds appropriated in this ,act to an agency of the ,department shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without majority approval of the ,working ,capital ,fund ,steering ,committee and approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no assessments may be levied against any program1 budget activity1 subactivity or project funded by this ,act unless notice of such assessments and the basis therefor are presented to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and are approved by such ,committees4 ,minority business resource center program ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 #cci1jjj1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ah1cfg1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 #fjb1jjj4 ,small and disadvantaged business utilization and outreach ,for the necessary expenses to establish ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization and ,outreach1 that will ensure small and disadvantaged business policies of the ,secretary of ,transportation are developed and implemented in a fair1 efficient and effective manner1 #d1fdf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb1 these funds may be used for business opportunities related to any mode of transportation4 ,payments to air carriers 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,in addition to funds made available from any other source to carry out the essential air service program under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca through #dagdb1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that in determining between or among carriers competing to provide service to a community1 the ,secretary may consider the relative subsidy requirements of the carriers3 ,provided further1 ,that basic essential air service minimum requirements shall not include the #ae-passenger capacity requirement under subsection #dagcb7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to enter into a new contract with a community located less than #dj miles from the nearest small hub airport before the ,secretary has negotiated with the community over a local cost share3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts authorized to be distributed for the essential air service program under subsection #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available immediately from amounts otherwise provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator may reimburse such amounts from fees credited to the account established under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,administrative provisions--office of the secretary of transportation #aja4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation to approve assessments or reimbursable agreements pertaining to funds appropriated to the modal administrations in this ,act1 except for activities underway on the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless such assessments or agreements have completed the normal reprogramming process for ,congressional notification4 #ajb4 ,notwithstanding section #ccbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to provide payments in advance to vendors that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order #acaej and section #cjdi of ,public ,law #aji-ei3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall include adequate safeguards in the contract with the vendors to ensure timely and high-quality performance under the contract4 #ajc4 ,the ,secretary shall post on the ,web site of the ,department of ,transportation a schedule of all meetings of the ,council on ,credit and ,finance1 including the agenda for each meeting1 and require the ,council on ,credit and ,finance to record the decisions and actions of each meeting4 #ajd4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act-- 7#a7 the total amount made available under the heading administrative expenses under the heading ,federal ,transit ,administration shall be #aac1afe1jjj2 and 7#b7 the total amount made available under the heading salaries and expenses under the heading ,office of the ,secretary shall be #aac1hif1jjj4 ,federal aviation administration ,operations 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including operations and research activities related to commercial space transportation1 administrative expenses for research and development1 establishment of air navigation facilities1 the operation 7including leasing7 and maintenance of aircraft1 subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts and maps sold to the public1 lease or purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 in addition to amounts made available by ,public ,law #aab-ie1 #aj1jdh1ceb1jjj of which #i1aij1jjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 of which not to exceed #g1eic1ghe1jjj shall be available for air traffic organization activities2 not to exceed #a1bhf1ihb1jjj shall be available for aviation safety activities2 not to exceed #ai1hbf1jjj shall be available for commercial space transportation activities2 not to exceed #gga1cdb1jjj shall be available for finance and management activities2 not to exceed #fj1aee1jjj shall be available for ,next,gen and operations planning activities2 not to exceed #ajg1afa1jjj shall be available for security and hazardous materials safety2 and not to exceed #bji1aja1jjj shall be available for staff offices3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b percent of any budget activity1 except for aviation safety budget activity1 may be transferred to any budget activity under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any appropriation by more than #b percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #b percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall transmit to ,congress an annual update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,december #bjjd pursuant to section #bba of ,public ,law #ajh-agf3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress a companion report that describes a comprehensive strategy for staffing1 hiring1 and training flight standards and aircraft certification staff in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan1 including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to enter into a grant agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting organization to assist in the development of aviation safety standards3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for new applicants for the second career training program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new aviation user fees not specifically authorized by law after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 foreign authorities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred in the provision of agency services1 including receipts for the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities1 and for issuance1 renewal or modification of certificates1 including airman1 aircraft1 and repair station certificates1 or for tests related thereto1 or for processing major repair or alteration forms3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #aei1jjj1jjj shall be for the contract tower program1 including the contract tower cost share program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act for aeronautical charting and cartography are available for activities conducted by1 or coordinated through1 the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to eliminate the ,contract ,weather ,observers program at any airport4 ,facilities and equipment 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for acquisition1 establishment1 technical support services1 improvement by contract or purchase1 and hire of national airspace systems and experimental facilities and equipment1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 engineering and service testing1 including construction of test facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available2 and the purchase1 lease1 or transfer of aircraft from funds available under this heading1 including aircraft for aviation regulation and certification2 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 #b1hch1jjj1jjj1 of which #dhi1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and #b1cdi1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 for expenses incurred in the establishment1 improvement1 and modernization of national airspace systems3 ,provided further1 ,that no later than ,march #ca1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to the ,congress an investment plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration which includes funding for each budget line item for fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 with total funding for each year of the plan constrained to the funding targets for those years as estimated and approved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to ,congress4 ,research1 engineering1 and development 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for research1 engineering1 and development1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant1 #agf1jjb1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 which shall be available for expenses incurred for research1 engineering1 and development4 ,grants-in-aid for airports 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7airport and airway trust fund7 7including transfer of funds7 ,for liquidation of obligations incurred for grants-in-aid for airport planning and development1 and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and under other law authorizing such obligations2 for procurement1 installation1 and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title2 for grants authorized under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for inspection activities and administration of airport safety programs1 including those related to airport operating certificates under section #ddgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1gej1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of #c1cej1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjag1 notwithstanding section #dgaag7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems1 reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas1 or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,government's share of allowable project costs under paragraph 7#b7 for subgrants or paragraph 7#c7 of that section shall be #ie percent for a project at other than a large or medium hub airport that is a successive phase of a multi-phased construction project for which the project sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa for the construction project3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of funds limited under this heading1 not more than #ajg1fia1jjj shall be available for administration1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,airport ,cooperative ,research ,program1 not less than #ca1cge1jjj shall be available for ,airport ,technology ,research1 and #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available and transferred to ,office of the ,secretary1 ,salaries and ,expenses to carry out the ,small ,community ,air ,service ,development ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to airports eligible under section #dagdc of title #di1 such program may include the participation of an airport that serves a community or consortium that is not larger than a small hub airport1 according to ,,faa hub classifications effective at the time the ,office of the ,secretary issues a request for proposals4 ,administrative provisions--federal aviation administration #aaj4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to compensate in excess of #fjj technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,center for ,advanced ,aviation ,systems ,development during fiscal year #bjag4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or regulations requiring airport sponsors to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost building construction1 maintenance1 utilities and expenses1 or space in airport sponsor-owned buildings for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition of funds in this section does not apply to negotiations between the agency and airport sponsors to achieve agreement on below-market rates for these items or to grant assurances that require airport sponsors to provide land without cost to the ,,faa for air traffic control facilities4 #aab4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may reimburse amounts made available to satisfy #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagdb7;a77#a7 from fees credited under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #decjc and any amount remaining in such account at the close of that fiscal year shall be made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 for the subsequent fiscal year4 #aac4 ,amounts collected under section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be credited to the appropriation current at the time of collection1 to be merged with and available for the same purposes of such appropriation4 #aad4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for paying premium pay under subsection #eedf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee unless such employee actually performed work during the time corresponding to such premium pay4 #aae4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to purchase a store gift card or gift certificate through use of a ,government-issued credit card4 #aaf4 ,the ,secretary shall apportion to the sponsor of an airport that received scheduled or unscheduled air service from a large certified air carrier 7as defined in part #bda of title #ad ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or such other regulations as may be issued by the ,secretary under the authority of section #dagji7 an amount equal to the minimum apportionment specified in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaad7;c71 if the ,secretary determines that airport had more than #aj1jjj passenger boardings in the preceding calendar year1 based on data submitted to the ,secretary under part #bda of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #aag4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for retention bonuses for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without the prior written approval of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 #aah4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any prior ,act may be used to implement or to continue to implement any limitation on the ability of any owner or operator of a private aircraft to obtain1 upon a request to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 a blocking of that owner's or operator's aircraft registration number from any display of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,aircraft ,situational ,display to ,industry data that is made available to the public1 except data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of that owner or operator4 #aai4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than nine political and ,presidential appointees in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aai;,a4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to increase fees pursuant to section #ddgba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the ,federal ,aviation ,administration provides to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report that justifies all fees related to aeronautical navigation products and explains how such fees are consistent with ,executive ,order #acfdb4 #aai;,b4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to close a regional operations center of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or reduce its services unless the ,administrator notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ij full business days in advance4 #aai;,c4 ,none of the funds appropriated or limited by this ,act may be used to change weight restrictions or prior permission rules at ,teterboro airport in ,teterboro1 ,new ,jersey4 #aai;,d4 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act may be used by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to withhold from consideration and approval any application for participation in the ,contract ,tower ,program1 pending as of ,january #a1 #bjaf1 including applications from ,cost-share ,program participants if the ,administrator determines such tower is eligible under the criteria set forth in the ,federal ,aviation report1 ,establishment and ,discontinuance ,criteria for ,airport ,traffic ,control ,towers 7,,faa-,,apo-#ij-g74 #aai;,e4 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall apportion to the sponsor of a primary airport under section #dgaad7;c77#a77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 an amount based on the number of passenger boardings at the airport during calendar year #bjab if the airport had-- 7#a7 fewer than #aj1jjj passenger boardings during the calendar year used to calculate the apportionment for fiscal year #bjag under section #aaf2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj or more passenger boardings during calendar year #bjab4 #aai;,f4 ,section #dgaji7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 ,the ,government's share of allowable project costs determined under this subsection shall not exceed the lesser of #ic4ge percent or the highest percentage ,government share applicable to any project in any ,state under subsection 7b71 except that at a primary non-hub and non-primary commercial service airport located in a ,state as set forth in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection that is within #ae miles of another ,state as set forth in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,government's share shall be an average of the ,government share applicable to any project in each of the ,states44 #aai;,g4 ,section #iaa of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,collaboration and reporting 7#a7 ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with ,,nasa1 the ,department of ,energy1 ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture1 and after consultation with other relevant agencies shall develop a joint plan to carry out the research under subsection 7a7 and report back to ,congress within #ahj days4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall continue research and development activities into the development and deployment of jet fuels as outlined in subsection 7a74 4 #aai;,h4 ,section #ccb7;c7 of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,inclusion of certain flight test facilities ,the ,administrator shall expand the program established under paragraph 7#a7 to permit projects under the program to be carried out at any public entity authorized by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration as an unmanned aircraft system flight test center before ,january #a1 #bjji4 4 #aai;,i4 ,notwithstanding ,section #djaag7;b77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may authorize use of a passenger facility charge to finance an eligible airport-related project if the eligible agency seeking to impose the new charge controls an airport where a #b passenger facility charge became effective on ,january #a1 #bjac2 and the airport where the passenger facility charge is collected and the airport at which the project will be carried out were under the control of the same eligible agency on ,october #a1 #bjae4 #aai;,j4 7a7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report assessing the importance of collegiate aviation flight training operations and the effect of such operations on the economy and infrastructure of airports in the ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems4 7b7 ,in the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the total capacity of collegiate aviation flight training programs in the ,united ,states to meet the needs of the ,united ,states to train commercial pilots4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the footprint of collegiate aviation flight training operations at the airports in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether infrastructure beyond that necessary for operations of commercial air carriers is needed at airports at which collegiate aviation flight training operations are conducted4 7#d7 ,if such infrastructure is needed1 an estimate of the cost of such infrastructure4 7#e7 ,an identification of funding sources1 available before the date of the enactment of this ,act or that may become available after such date of enactment1 that may be used to construct such infrastructure4 7#f7 ,recommendations for improving technical and financial assistance to airports to construct such infrastructure4 #aai,k4 7a7 ,subchapter ,i of chapter #dga1 as amended by this subtitle1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dgadd4 ,use of funds for repairs for runway safety repairs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may make project grants under this subchapter to an airport described in subsection 7b7 from funds under section #dgaad apportioned to that airport or funds available for discretionary grants to that airport under section #dgaae to conduct airport development to repair the runway safety area of the airport damaged as a result of a natural disaster in order to maintain compliance with the regulations of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration relating to runway safety areas1 without regard to whether construction of the runway safety area damaged was carried out using amounts the airport received under this subchapter4 7b7 ,airports described ,an airport is described in this subsection if-- 7#a7 the airport is a public-use airport2 7#b7 the airport is listed in the ,national ,plan of ,integrated ,airport ,systems of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 the runway safety area of the airport was damaged as a result of a natural disaster2 7#d7 the airport was denied funding under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 with respect to the disaster2 7#e7 the operator of the airport has exhausted all legal remedies1 including legal action against any parties 7or insurers thereof7 whose action or inaction may have contributed to the need for the repair of the runway safety area2 7#f7 there is still a demonstrated need for the runway safety area to accommodate current or imminent aeronautical demand2 and 7#g7 the cost of repairing or replacing the runway safety area is reasonable in relation to the anticipated operational benefit of repairing the runway safety area1 as determined by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 4 7b7 ,the analysis for chapter #dga1 as amended by this subtitle1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dgadc the following3 #dgadd4 ,use of funds for repairs for runway safety repairs4 4 ,federal highway administration ,limitation on administrative expenses 7highway trust fund7 7including transfer of funds7 ,not to exceed #dcc1bie1jjj1 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall be obligated for necessary expenses for administration and operation of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 ,in addition1 not to exceed #b1ejj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in accordance with section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,federal-aid highways 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,funds available for the implementation or execution of ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under titles #bc and #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the provisions of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act shall not exceed total obligations of #dc1bff1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may collect and spend fees1 as authorized by title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to cover the costs of services of expert firms1 including counsel1 in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of ,federal credit instruments and all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of servicing such credit instruments3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees are available until expended to pay for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are in addition to administrative expenses that are also available for such purpose1 and are not subject to any obligation limitation or the limitation on administrative expenses under section #fjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,liquidation of contract authorization7 7,highway ,trust ,fund7 ,for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs authorized under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dd1jje1ajj1jjj derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 to remain available until expended4 7rescission7 7highway trust fund7 ,of the unobligated balances of funds apportioned among the ,states under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 a total of #b1baa1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that such rescission shall not apply to funds distributed in accordance with sections #ajd7;b77#c7 and #acj7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 of such title2 the first sentence of section #acc7;d77#c77;,a7 of such title1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada72 sections #acc7;d77#a7 and #afc of such title1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei72 and section #ajd7;b77#e7 of such title1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada73 ,provided further1 ,that such rescission shall not apply to funds that are exempt from the obligation limitation or subject to special no-year obligation limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount to be rescinded from a ,state shall be determined by multiplying the total amount of the rescission by the ratio that the unobligated balances subject to the rescission as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for the ,state2 bears to the unobligated balances subject to the rescission as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for all ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount to be rescinded under this section from each program to which the rescission applies within a ,state shall be determined by multiplying the rescission amount calculated for such ,state by the ratio that the unobligated balance as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for such program in such ,state2 bears to the unobligated balances as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for all programs to which the rescission applies in such ,state4 ,administrative provisions--federal highway administration #abj4 7a7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not distribute from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways-- 7,a7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7#b7 not distribute an amount from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation limitation was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ab7 for such fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of that title1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for such fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the ,national ,highway ,performance ,program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ab7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to each ,state for such fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to all ,states for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,exceptions from obligation limitation ,the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 and 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj74 7c7 ,redistribution of ,unused ,obligation ,authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of such fiscal year-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation limitation made available under subsection 7a7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,applicability of ,obligation ,limitations to ,transportation ,research ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highways shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under-- 7,a7 chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 title ,,vi of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation authority made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available for a period of #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years4 7e7 ,redistribution of ,certain ,authorized ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation limitation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for ,federal-aid highway programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for such fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received by the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics from the sale of data products1 for necessary expenses incurred pursuant to chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be credited to the ,federal-aid highways account for the purpose of reimbursing the ,bureau for such expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be subject to the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs4 #abb4 7a7 ,transfer of amounts 7#a7 ,state of ,virginia 7,a7 ,in general ,of the total amount apportioned to the ,state of ,virginia under section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 by the later of ,november #cj1 #bjaf1 or #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 transfer to the ,national ,park ,service-- 7i7 an amount equal to-- 7,i7 #cj1jjj1jjj2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the ratio that-- 7aa7 the amount apportioned to the ,state of ,virginia under such section #ajd2 bears to 7bb7 the combined amount apportioned to the ,state of ,virginia and the ,district of ,columbia under such section #ajd2 and 7ii7 an amount of obligation limitation equal to the amount calculated under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,source and amount ,for purpose of the transfer under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,state of ,virginia shall select at the discretion of the ,state-- 7i7 the programs 7among those for which funding is apportioned as described in that subparagraph7 from which to transfer the amount specified in that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 the amount to transfer from each of those programs 7equal in aggregate to the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,a77i774 7#b7 ,district of columbia 7,a7 ,in general ,of the total amount apportioned to the ,district of ,columbia under section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall1 by the later of ,november #cj1 #bjaf1 or #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 transfer to the ,national ,park ,service-- 7i7 an amount equal to-- 7,i7 #cj1jjj1jjj2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the ratio that-- 7aa7 the amount apportioned to the ,district of ,columbia under such section #ajd2 bears to 7bb7 the combined amount apportioned to the ,state of ,virginia and the ,district of ,columbia under such section #ajd2 and 7ii7 an amount of obligation limitation equal to the amount calculated under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,source and amount ,for purpose of the transfer under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,district of ,columbia shall select at the discretion of the ,district-- 7i7 the programs 7among those for which funding is apportioned as described in that subparagraph7 from which to transfer the amount specified in that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 the amount to transfer from each of those programs 7equal in aggregate to the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,a77i774 7#c7 ,federal lands transportation program ,of the amounts otherwise made available to the ,national ,park ,service under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 not less than #aj percent shall be set aside for purposes of this section4 7b7 ,eligibility and federal share ,the amounts under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 available to the ,national ,park ,service only for projects that-- 7,a7 are eligible under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 are located on bridges on the ,national ,highway ,system that were originally constructed before #aide and are in poor condition2 and 7,c7 each have an estimated total project cost of not less than #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 subject to the ,federal share described in section #bja7;b77#g77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,other funds and obligation limitation ,any funds and obligation limitation transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to funds or obligation limitation otherwise made available to the ,national ,park ,service under sections #bjc and #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abc4 ,not less than #ae days prior to waiving1 under his or her statutory authority1 any ,buy ,america requirement for ,federal-aid highways projects1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide an annual report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on any waivers granted under the ,buy ,america requirements4 #abd4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to provide credit assistance unless not less than #c days before any application approval to provide credit assistance under sections #fjc and #fjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation provides notification in writing to the following committees3 the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include1 but not be limited to1 the name of the project sponsor2 a description of the project2 whether credit assistance will be provided as a direct loan1 loan guarantee1 or line of credit2 and the amount of credit assistance4 #abe4 7a7 ,a ,state or territory1 as defined in section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 may1 hereafter1 use for any project eligible under section #acc7;b7 of title #bc or section #afe of title #bc and located within the boundary of the ,state or territory any earmarked amount1 and any associated obligation limitation1 provided that the ,department of ,transportation for the ,state or territory for which the earmarked amount was originally designated or directed notifies the ,secretary of ,transportation of its intent to use its authority under this section and submits a quarterly report to the ,secretary identifying the projects to which the funding would be applied4 ,notwithstanding the original period of availability of funds to be obligated under this section1 such funds and associated obligation limitation shall remain available for obligation for a period of #c fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the ,secretary of ,transportation is notified4 ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with funds made available under this section shall be the same as associated with the earmark4 7b7 ,in this section1 the term earmarked amount means-- 7#a7 congressionally directed spending1 as defined in rule ,,xliv of the ,standing ,rules of the ,senate1 identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 or 7#b7 a congressional earmark1 as defined in rule ,,xxi of the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives identified in a prior law1 report1 or joint explanatory statement1 which was authorized to be appropriated or appropriated more than #aj fiscal years prior to the current fiscal year1 and administered by the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7c7 ,the authority under subsection 7a7 may be exercised only for those projects or activities that have obligated less than #aj percent of the amount made available for obligation as of ,october #a of the current fiscal year1 and shall be applied to projects within the same general geographic area within #ej miles for which the funding was designated1 except that a ,state or territory may apply such authority to unexpended balances of funds from projects or activities the ,state or territory certifies have been closed and for which payments have been made under a final voucher4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjag1 submit consolidated reports of the information provided by the ,states and territories each quarter to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjah and thereafter1 post such information annually on the ,department's public ,web site4 #abf4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to make a grant for a project under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless the ,secretary1 at least #fj days before making a grant under that section1 provides written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the proposed grant1 including an evaluation and justification for the project and the amount of the proposed grant award4 #abg4 7a7 ,identification of high priority corridors on national highway system ,section #aaje7;c7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#hi7 ,united ,states ,route #fg from ,interstate #dj in ,north ,little ,rock1 ,arkansas1 to ,united ,states ,route #dab4 7#ij7 ,the ,edward ,t4 ,breathitt ,parkway from ,interstate #bd to ,interstate #fi4 4 7b7 ,inclusion of certain route segments on ,interstate ,system ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended in the first sentence by striking and subsection 7c77#hc7 and inserting subsection 7c77#hc71 subsection 7c77#hi71 and subsection 7c77#ij74 7c7 ,designation ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c77i7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the route referred to in subsection 7c77#hi7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#eg4 ,the route referred to in subsection 7c77#ij7 is designated as ,interstate ,route ,i-#afi44 ,federal motor carrier safety administration ,motor carrier safety operations and programs 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the implementation1 execution and administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs pursuant to section #caaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 #bgg1bjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 the sum of which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for implementation1 execution or administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs authorized under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not exceed total obligations of #bgg1bjj1jjj for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs for fiscal year #bjag1 of which #i1ahj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 is for the research and technology program4 ,motor carrier safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 and #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 #cfg1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of motor carrier safety programs shall not exceed total obligations of #cfg1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjag for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants2 of which #bib1fjj1jjj shall be available for the motor carrier safety assistance program1 #ca1bjj1jjj shall be available for the commercial driver's license program implementation program1 #db1bjj1jjj shall be available for the high priority activities program1 and #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the commercial motor vehicle operator grant program4 ,administrative provisions--federal motor carrier safety administration #acj4 ,funds appropriated or limited in this ,act shall be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated in section #cej of ,public ,law #ajg-hg and section #fija of ,public ,law #aaj-bh4 #aca4 ,section #acc of division ,l1 title ,i of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf1 ,public ,law #aad-aac1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce the requirement for two off-duty periods from #a3jj a4m4 to #e3jj a4m4 under subsection #cie4c7;c7 or the restriction on use of more than one restart during a #afh-;hour period under subsection #cie4c7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and such provisions shall have no force or effect as of the date of submission of the final report issued by the ,secretary of ,transportation1 as required by section #acc of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-bce1 unless the ,secretary and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation each review and determine that the final report-- 7#a7 meets the statutory requirements set forth in such section2 and 7#b7 establishes that commercial motor vehicle drivers who operated under the restart provisions in operational effect between ,july #a1 #bjac1 and the day before the date of enactment of such ,public ,law demonstrated statistically significant improvement in all outcomes related to safety1 operator fatigue1 driver health and longevity1 and work schedules1 in comparison to commercial motor vehicle drivers who operated under the restart provisions in operational effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac4 7b7 ,if the ,secretary and ,inspector ,general do not each make the determination required by subsection 7a71 the #cd-;hour restart rule in operational effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac1 shall be restored to full force and effect on the date the ,secretary submits the final report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 and funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be available to implement1 administer1 or enforce such rule4 7c7 ,if the #cd-;hour restart rule in operational effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac1 is restored to full force and effect pursuant to subsection 7b71 a driver who uses that restart rule may not drive after being on duty more than #gc hours in any period of #g consecutive days1 where the #g-;day measurement period moves forward #a day at midnight each day4 4 ,national highway traffic safety administration ,operations and research ,for expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the ,secretary1 with respect to traffic and highway safety authorized under chapter #cja and part ,c of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #afj1jge1jjj1 of which #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,operations and research 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ade1ijj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjag1 are in excess of #ade1ijj1jjj1 of which #adj1gjj1jjj shall be for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc and #e1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,driver ,register authorized under chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the #ade1ijj1jjj obligation limitation for operations and research1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 and shall be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for future years4 ,highway traffic safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb1 #djd1 and #dje1 and section #djja7;a77#f7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 to remain available until expended1 #ehe1cgb1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjag1 are in excess of #ehe1cgb1jjj for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb1 #djd1 and #dje1 and section #djja7;a77#f7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 of which #beb1cjj1jjj shall be for ,highway ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb2 #bgg1ejj1jjj shall be for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje2 #bi1ejj1jjj shall be for ,high ,visibility ,enforcement ,program under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djd2 #bf1jgb1jjj shall be for ,administrative ,expenses under section #djja7;a77#f7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used for construction1 rehabilitation1 or remodeling costs1 or for office furnishings and fixtures for ,state1 local or private buildings or structures3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj of the funds made available for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje for ,impaired ,driving ,countermeasures 7as described in subsection 7d7 of that section7 shall be available for technical assistance to the ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,transfers provision under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77h71 any amounts transferred to increase the amounts made available under section #djb shall include the obligation authority for such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of any exercise of the authority granted under the previous proviso or under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77h7 within #e days4 ,administrative provisions--national highway traffic safety administration #adj4 ,an additional #acj1jjj shall be made available to the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 out of the amount limited for section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for travel and related expenses for ,state management reviews and to pay for core competency development training and related expenses for highway safety staff4 #ada4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration set in this ,act shall not apply to obligations for which obligation authority was made available in previous public laws but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used4 #adb4 ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a final rule requiring the use of speed limiting devices on trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of #bf1jjj pounds4 ,federal railroad administration ,safety and operations ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #bjh1ejj1jjj1 of which #ae1ijj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,railroad research and development ,for necessary expenses for railroad research and development1 #dj1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to issue direct loans and loan guarantees pursuant to sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 as amended1 such authority to exist as long as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is outstanding4 ,consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grants ,for necessary expenses related to ,consolidated ,rail ,infrastructure and ,safety ,improvements ,grants as authorized by section #bddjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which up to #be1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out section #bddjg7;c77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and not less than #be1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out paragraphs 7#b71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g7 and 7#aj7 of section #bddjg7;c7 of such title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to one percent of the amount provided under this heading for the costs of project management oversight of grants carried out under section #bddjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall only be used for grants related to railroad safety4 ,federal-,state partnership for state of good repair grants ,for necessary expenses related to ,federal-,state ,partnership for ,state of ,good ,repair ,grants as authorized by section #bdiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to one percent of the amount provided under this heading for the costs of project management oversight of grants carried out under section #bdiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,restoration and enhancement grants ,for necessary expenses related to grants1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out section #bddjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for capital grants for the restoration or initiation of intercity passenger service in an amount not to exceed #ej percent of the total project cost3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may withhold up to one percent of the funds provided under this heading to fund the costs of project management and oversight4 ,northeast corridor grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,northeast ,corridor as authorized by section #aaaja7;a7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id71 #cde1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to one-half of #a percent of the funds provided under both this heading and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading to fund the costs of project management and oversight of activities authorized by section #aaaja7;c7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the project management oversight funds authorized under section #aaaja7;c7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id1 the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #e1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with the ,northeast ,corridor ,commission established under section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading and the ,national ,network ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation heading1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to bring ,amtrak-served facilities and stations into compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act4 ,national network grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for activities associated with the ,national ,network as authorized by section #aaaja7;b7 of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-id71 #a1jge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #b1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with the ,state-,supported ,route ,committee established under #bdgab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,administrative provisions--federal railroad administration #aej4 ,none of the funds provided to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to fund any overtime costs in excess of #ce1jjj for any individual employee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak may waive the cap set in the previous proviso for specific employees when the ,president of ,amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the system3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations each quarter within #fj days of such quarter of the calendar year on waivers granted to employees and amounts paid above the cap for each month within such quarter and delineate the reasons each waiver was granted3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations by ,may #ae1 #bjag1 a summary of all overtime payments incurred by the ,corporation for #bjaf and the three prior calendar years3 ,provided further1 ,that such summary shall include the total number of employees that received waivers and the total overtime payments the ,corporation paid to those employees receiving waivers for each month for #bjaf and for the three prior calendar years4 #aea4 ,section #bddjh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 ,striking the words or enhancing in subsection 7b7 and inserting in its place the words enhancing1 or supporting2 7#b7 ,striking subparagraph 7c77#c77;,c72 7#c7 ,striking paragraph 7d77#e72 and 7#d7 ,striking subsection 7e7 and replacing with a new subsection 7e7 that states ,grants made under this section may not exceed #hj percent of the projected net operating costs44 ,federal transit administration ,administrative expenses ,for necessary administrative expenses of the ,federal ,transit ,administration's programs authorized by chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aaj1ffe1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided or limited in this ,act may be used to create a permanent office of transit security under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that upon submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjah ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to ,congress the annual report on ,new ,starts1 including proposed allocations for fiscal year #bjah4 ,transit formula grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,assistance ,program in this account1 and for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and sections #cjjf7;b7 and #cjbh of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 #aj1hjj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of programs authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and sections #cjjf7;b7 and #cjbh of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act1 shall not exceed total obligations of #i1gcc1gjf1jdc in fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the cost of activities carried out under section #ecab shall not exceed #hj percent1 except that if there is substantial public interest or benefit1 the ,secretary may approve a greater ,federal share4 ,capital investment grants ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji and section #cjje7;b7 of the ,,fast ,act1 #b1cch1jfc1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,grants to the washington metropolitan area transit authority ,for grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority as authorized under section #fja of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall approve grants for capital and preventive maintenance expenditures for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority only after receiving and reviewing a request for each specific project3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to approving such grants1 the ,secretary shall certify that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority is making progress to improve its safety management system in response to the ,federal ,transit ,administration's #bjae safety management inspection3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to approving such grants1 the ,secretary shall certify that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority is making progress toward full implementation of the corrective actions identified in the #bjad ,financial ,management ,oversight ,review ,report3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority has placed the highest priority on those investments that will improve the safety of the system before approving such grants3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in order to ensure safety throughout the rail system1 may waive the requirements of section #fja7;e77#a7 of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb 7#aab ,stat4 #difh74 ,administrative provisions--federal transit administration 7including rescission7 #afj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall not apply to any authority under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecch1 previously made available for obligation1 or to any other authority previously made available for obligation4 #afa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or limited by this ,act under the heading ,fixed ,guideway ,capital ,investment of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for projects specified in this ,act or identified in reports accompanying this ,act not obligated by ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and other recoveries1 shall be directed to projects eligible to use the funds for the purposes for which they were originally provided4 #afb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated before ,october #a1 #bjaf1 under any section of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that remain available for expenditure1 may be transferred to and administered under the most recent appropriation heading for any such section4 #afc4 ,section #ecjc7r77#b77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and #be square miles of land area after #ade1jjj2 and 7#b7 by inserting and #ab square miles of land area after #fe1jjj4 #afd4 ,any unobligated amounts made available for fiscal year #bjab or prior fiscal years to carry out the discretionary job access and reverse commute program under section #cjcg of the transportation equity act for the #bast century are hereby rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are made available for projects eligible under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji7q74 #afe4 ,section #ecjg7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may make grants under this section to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation1 excluding rail fixed guideway1 in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than #bjj1jjj individuals1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census-- 7,a7 for public transportation systems that-- 7i7 operate #ge or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service1 during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #ge percent of the share of the apportionment which is attributable to such systems within the urbanized area1 as measured by vehicle revenue hours2 or 7ii7 operate a minimum of #gf buses and a maximum of #ajj buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service1 during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #ej percent of the share of the apportionment which is attributable to such systems within the urbanized area1 as measured by vehicle revenue hours2 or 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 for public transportation systems that-- 7i7 operate #ge or fewer buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service1 during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #ge percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area1 as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient's final program of projects prepared under subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 operate a minimum of #gf buses and a maximum of #ajj buses in fixed route service or demand response service1 excluding ,,ada complementary paratransit service during peak service hours1 in an amount not to exceed #ej percent of the share of the apportionment allocated to such systems within the urbanized area1 as determined by the local planning process and included in the designated recipient's final program of projects prepared under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,limitation ,the amount available to a public transportation system under subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall be not more than #aj percent greater than the amount that would otherwise be available to the system under subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph4 4 ,saint ,lawrence seaway development corporation ,the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act1 as amended1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the ,corporation's budget for the current fiscal year4 ,operations and maintenance 7harbor maintenance trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses to conduct the operations1 maintenance1 and capital asset renewal activities of those portions of the ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 #cf1jbh1jjj1 to be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to ,public ,law #ii-ffb4 ,maritime administration ,maritime security program ,for necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #bge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,maritime ,administration may make a reduction in payment pro rata in the event sufficient funds have not been appropriated to pay the full annual payment authorized for the ,maritime ,security ,fleet pursuant to section #ecajf of title #df3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,maritime ,administration shall allocate the funds across #fj ships4 ,operations and training ,for necessary expenses of operations and training activities authorized by law1 #age1afj1jjj1 of which #bb1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of training ships at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #f1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program for ,state ,maritime ,academies and ,national ,security1 and of which #b1djj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #a1bjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance payments1 and of which #ah1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for facilities maintenance and repair1 equipment1 and capital improvements at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 and of which #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for ,maritime ,environment and ,technology ,assistance grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreement1 and of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the ,short ,sea ,transportation ,program 7,america's ,marine ,highways7 to make grants for the purposes provided in title #df sections #eefja7;b77#a7 and #eefja7;b77#c73 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,january #ab1 #bjag1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall transmit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the annual report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy as required pursuant to section #cejg of ,public ,law #aaj-dag4 ,assistance to small shipyards ,to make grants to qualified shipyards as authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by ,public ,law #aac-bha1 #aj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue the ,notice of ,funding ,availability no later than #ae days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that from applications submitted under the previous proviso1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants no later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act in such amounts as the ,secretary determines3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #b percent of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for necessary costs of grant administration4 ,ship disposal ,for necessary expenses related to the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #h1jjj1jjj shall be for the decommissioning of the ,nuclear ,ship ,savannah4 ,maritime guaranteed loan 7title xi7 program account 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized1 #e1jjj1jjj1 of which #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 which shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,operations and ,training1 ,maritime ,administration4 ,administrative provisions--maritime administration #agj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 in addition to any existing authority1 the ,maritime ,administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease1 contract1 or occupancy involving ,government property under control of the ,maritime ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that rental payments under any such lease1 contract1 or occupancy for items other than such utilities1 services1 or repairs shall be covered into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 ,pipeline and hazardous materials safety administration ,operational expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #bc1bjg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no later than ,june #cj1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall initiate a rulemaking to expand the applicability of comprehensive oil spill response plans1 and shall issue a final rule no later than ,december #ah1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1ejj1jjj shall be transferred to ,pipeline ,safety in order to fund ,pipeline ,safety ,information ,grants to ,communities as authorized under section #fjacj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,hazardous materials safety ,for expenses necessary to discharge the hazardous materials safety functions of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #eg1fai1jjj1 of which #g1egj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that up to #hjj1jjj in fees collected under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eajh7;g7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training1 for reports publication and dissemination1 and for travel expenses incurred in performance of hazardous materials exemptions and approvals functions4 ,pipeline safety 7pipeline safety fund7 7oil spill liability trust fund7 ,for expenses necessary to conduct the functions of the pipeline safety program1 for grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety program1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjajg1 and to discharge the pipeline program responsibilities of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #adi1iei1jjj1 of which #bj1bhh1jjj shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai2 and of which #abi1fga1jjj shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund1 of which #ei1hce1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1jeh1jjj of the funds provided under this heading shall be for the ,one-,call state grant program4 ,emergency preparedness grants 7emergency preparedness fund7 ,notwithstanding the fiscal year limitation specified in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf1 not more than #bh1cah1jjj shall be made available for obligation in fiscal year #bjag from amounts made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;h71 and #eabh7;b7 and 7c73 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;h77#d71 not more than #d percent of the amounts made available from this account shall be available to pay administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;h71 #eabh7;b71 or #eabh7;c7 shall be made available for obligation by individuals other than the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or his or her designee3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eabh7;b7 and 7c7 and the current year obligation limitation1 prior year recoveries recognized in the current year shall be available to develop a hazardous materials response training curriculum for emergency responders1 including response activities for the transportation of crude oil1 ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail1 consistent with ,national ,fire ,protection ,association standards1 and to make such training available through an electronic format3 ,provided further1 ,that the prior year recoveries made available under this heading shall also be available to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;a77#a77;,c7 and #eaaf7;i74 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #ic1eej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,department of ,transportation4 ,general provisions--,department of transportation #ahj4 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb74 #aha4 ,appropriations contained in this ,act for the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an ,executive ,level ,,iv4 #ahb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #aaj political and ,presidential appointees in the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the ,department of ,transportation4 #ahc4 7a7 ,no recipient of funds made available in this ,act shall disseminate personal information 7as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7c77 obtained by a ,state department of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7a71 except as provided in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba for a use permitted under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not withhold funds provided in this ,act for any grantee if a ,state is in noncompliance with this provision4 #ahd4 ,funds received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,federal ,railroad ,administration from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training may be credited respectively to the ,federal ,highway ,administration's ,federal-,aid ,highways account and to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,safety and ,operations account1 except for ,state rail safety inspectors participating in training pursuant to #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaje4 #ahe4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to make a loan1 loan guarantee1 line of credit1 or grant unless the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project competitively selected to receive a discretionary grant award1 any discretionary grant award1 letter of intent1 loan commitment1 loan guarantee commitment1 line of credit commitment1 or full funding grant agreement4 #ahf4 ,rebates1 refunds1 incentive payments1 minor fees and other funds received by the ,department of ,transportation from travel management centers1 charge card programs1 the subleasing of building space1 and miscellaneous sources are to be credited to appropriations of the ,department of ,transportation and allocated to elements of the ,department of ,transportation using fair and equitable criteria and such funds shall be available until expended4 #ahg4 ,amounts made available in this or any other ,act that the ,secretary determines represent improper payments by the ,department of ,transportation to a third-party contractor under a financial assistance award1 which are recovered pursuant to law1 shall be available-- 7#a7 to reimburse the actual expenses incurred by the ,department of ,transportation in recovering improper payments2 and 7#b7 to pay contractors for services provided in recovering improper payments or contractor support in the implementation of the ,improper ,payments ,information ,act of #bjjb3 ,provided1 ,that amounts in excess of that required for paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7,a7 shall be credited to and merged with the appropriation from which the improper payments were made1 and shall be available for the purposes and period for which such appropriations are available3 ,provided further1 ,that where specific project or accounting information associated with the improper payment or payments is not readily available1 the ,secretary may credit an appropriate account1 which shall be available for the purposes and period associated with the account so credited2 or 7,b7 if no such appropriation remains available1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to the transfer of any such recovery to an appropriations account1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the amount and reasons for such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term improper payments has the same meaning as that provided in section #b7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajg-cjj4 #ahh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if any funds provided in or limited by this ,act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 transmission of said reprogramming notice shall be provided solely to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 and said reprogramming action shall be approved or denied solely by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation may provide notice to other congressional committees of the action of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on such reprogramming but not sooner than #cj days following the date on which the reprogramming action has been approved or denied by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ahi4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act to the modal administrations may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary for the costs related to assessments or reimbursable agreements only when such amounts are for the costs of goods and services that are purchased to provide a direct benefit to the applicable modal administration or administrations4 #aij4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to carry out a program that establishes uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and transit benefits authorized under section #gije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including distribution of transit benefits by various paper and electronic media4 #aia4 ,the ,department of ,transportation may use funds provided by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 to assist a contract under title #di ,u4,s4,c4 or title #bc ,u4,s4,c4 utilizing geographic1 economic1 or any other hiring preference not otherwise authorized by law1 except for such preferences authorized in this ,act1 or to amend a rule1 regulation1 policy or other measure that forbids a recipient of a ,federal ,highway ,administration or ,federal ,transit ,administration grant from imposing such hiring preference on a contract or construction project with which the ,department of ,transportation is assisting1 only if the grant recipient certifies the following3 7#a7 that except with respect to apprentices or trainees1 a pool of readily available but unemployed individuals possessing the knowledge1 skill1 and ability to perform the work that the contract requires resides in the jurisdiction2 7#b7 that the grant recipient will include appropriate provisions in its bid document ensuring that the contractor does not displace any of its existing employees in order to satisfy such hiring preference2 and 7#c7 that any increase in the cost of labor1 training1 or delays resulting from the use of such hiring preference does not delay or displace any transportation project in the applicable ,statewide ,transportation ,improvement ,program or ,transportation ,improvement ,program4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag4 ,,ii ,department of housing and urban development ,management and administration ,executive offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,executive ,offices1 which shall be comprised of the offices of the ,secretary1 ,deputy ,secretary1 ,adjudicatory ,services1 ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations1 ,public ,affairs1 ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization1 the ,departmental ,enforcement ,center1 and the ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 #cj1fjh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be available to the ,secretary for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine4 ,administrative support offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #ejc1heb1jjj1 of which #ec1dea1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 #gi1jec1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 #bjb1hbc1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,administration2 #da1fda1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 #eb1efh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,field ,policy and ,management2 #ai1acj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 #c1hia1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,departmental ,equal ,employment ,opportunity2 #e1adg1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,strategic ,planning and ,management2 and #df1adh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading may be used for necessary administrative and non-administrative expenses of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 not otherwise provided for1 including purchase of uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that directly support program activities funded in this title3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations quarterly written notification regarding the status of pending congressional reports3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide in electronic form all signed reports required by ,congress4 ,program office salaries and expenses ,public and indian housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing1 #bbj1ejj1jjj4 ,community planning and development ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development1 #aaj1jjj1jjj4 ,housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,housing1 #cic1jjj1jjj4 ,policy development and research ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research1 #bd1ejj1jjj4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity1 #gd1bce1jjj4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes1 #h1jge1jjj4 ,working capital fund 7,including transfer of funds7 ,for the working capital fund for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,fund71 pursuant1 in part1 to section #g7;f7 of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cece7;f771 amounts transferred to the ,fund under this heading shall be available for ,federal shared services used by offices and agencies of the ,department1 and for such portion of any office or agency's printing1 records management1 space renovation1 furniture1 or supply services as the ,secretary determines shall be derived from centralized sources made available by the ,department to all offices and agencies and funded through the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available in this title for salaries and expenses under the headings ,executive ,offices1 ,administrative ,support ,offices1 ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 and ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,fund such amounts1 to remain available until expended1 as are necessary to fund services1 specified in the first proviso1 for which the appropriation would otherwise have been available1 and may transfer not to exceed an additional #aj1jjj1jjj1 in aggregate1 from all such appropriations1 to be merged with the ,fund and to remain available until expended for use for any office or agency3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts in the ,fund shall be the only amounts available to each office or agency of the ,department for the services1 or portion of services1 specified in the first proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,fund1 the authorities and conditions under this heading shall supplement the authorities and conditions provided under section #g7;f74 ,public and indian housing ,tenant-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act herein71 not otherwise provided for1 #af1dca1fif1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjaf 7in addition to the #d1jjj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjaf71 and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #ah1cee1jjj1jjj shall be available for renewals of expiring section #h tenant-based annual contributions contracts 7including renewals of enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act7 and including renewal of other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from amounts provided under this paragraph and any carryover1 the ,secretary for the calendar year #bjag funding cycle shall provide renewal funding for each public housing agency based on validated voucher management system 7,,vms7 leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the ,secretary1 by notice published in the ,federal ,register1 and by making any necessary adjustments for the costs associated with the first-time renewal of vouchers under this paragraph including tenant protection1 ,,hope ,,vi1 and ,choice ,neighborhoods vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this paragraph may be used to fund a total number of unit months under lease which exceeds a public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract1 except for public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration1 which are instead governed by the terms and conditions of their ,,mtw agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the extent necessary to stay within the amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph71 prorate each public housing agency's allocation otherwise established pursuant to this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the following provisos1 the entire amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph7 shall be obligated to the public housing agencies based on the allocation and pro rata method described above1 and the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their annual budget by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may extend the notification period with the prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements and shall be subject to the same pro rata adjustments under the previous provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may offset public housing agencies' calendar year #bjag allocations based on the excess amounts of public housing agencies' net restricted assets accounts1 including ,,hud held programmatic reserves 7in accordance with ,,vms data in calendar year #bjaf that is verifiable and complete71 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall also be subject to the offset1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding amounts subject to the single fund budget authority provisions of their ,,mtw agreements1 from the agencies' calendar year #bjag ,,mtw funding allocation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use any offset referred to in the previous two provisos throughout the calendar year to prevent the termination of rental assistance for families as the result of insufficient funding1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and to avoid or reduce the proration of renewal funding allocations3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #ge1jjj1jjj shall be available only3 7#a7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies1 after application for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs of vouchers resulting from unforeseen circumstances or from portability under section #h7r7 of the ,act2 7#b7 for vouchers that were not in use during the previous #ab-month period in order to be available to meet a commitment pursuant to section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act2 7#c7 for adjustments for costs associated with ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing 7,,hud-,,vash7 vouchers2 and 7#d7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate rental assistance for families as a result of insufficient funding3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the previous proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #aaj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #h rental assistance for relocation and replacement of housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah of the ,act1 conversion of section #bc projects to assistance under section #h1 the family unification program under section #h7x7 of the ,act1 relocation of witnesses in connection with efforts to combat crime in public and assisted housing pursuant to a request from a law enforcement or prosecution agency1 enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act1 ,,hope ,,vi and ,choice ,neighborhood vouchers1 mandatory and voluntary conversions1 and tenant protection assistance including replacement and relocation assistance or for project-based assistance to prevent the displacement of unassisted elderly tenants currently residing in section #bjb properties financed between #aiei and #aigd that are refinanced pursuant to ,public ,law #ajf-efi1 as amended1 or under the authority as provided under this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that when a public housing development is submitted for demolition or disposition under section #ah of the ,act1 the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance when the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance from amounts made available under this paragraph for units assisted under a project-based subsidy contract funded under the ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance heading under this title where the owner has received a ,notice of ,default and the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that the ,secretary determines that such units are not feasible for continued rental assistance payments or transfer of the subsidy contract associated with such units to another project or projects and owner or owners1 any remaining amounts associated with such units under such contract shall be recaptured and used to reimburse amounts used under this paragraph for rental assistance under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may only provide replacement vouchers for units that were occupied within the previous #bd months that cease to be available as assisted housing1 subject only to the availability of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that any tenant protection voucher made available from amounts under this paragraph shall not be reissued by any public housing agency1 except the replacement vouchers as defined by the ,secretary by notice1 when the initial family that received any such voucher no longer receives such voucher1 and the authority for any public housing agency to issue any such voucher shall cease to exist2 7#c7 #a1gfh1fif1jjj shall be for administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the section #h tenant-based rental assistance program1 of which up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional funds to administer their section #h programs1 including fees associated with section #h tenant protection rental assistance1 the administration of disaster related vouchers1 ,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing vouchers1 and other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #a1geh1fif1jjj of the amount provided in this paragraph shall be allocated to public housing agencies for the calendar year #bjag funding cycle based on section #h7q7 of the ,act 7and related ,appropriation ,act provisions7 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bgf73 ,provided further1 ,that if the amounts made available under this paragraph are insufficient to pay the amounts determined under the previous proviso1 the ,secretary may decrease the amounts allocated to agencies by a uniform percentage applicable to all agencies receiving funding under this paragraph or may1 to the extent necessary to provide full payment of amounts determined under the previous proviso1 utilize unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryovers1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading from prior fiscal years1 excluding special purpose vouchers1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements1 and shall be subject to the same uniform percentage decrease as under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this paragraph shall be only for activities related to the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under section #h1 including related development activities2 7#d7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for the renewal of tenant-based assistance contracts under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 including necessary administrative expenses3 ,provided1 ,that administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the special purpose vouchers in this paragraph shall be funded under the same terms and be subject to the same pro rata reduction as the percent decrease for administrative and other expenses to public housing agencies under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading2 7#e7 #g1jjj1jjj shall be for rental assistance and associated administrative fees for ,tribal ,,hud-,,va ,supportive ,housing to serve ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall be made available for renewal grants to the recipients that received assistance under the rental assistance and supportive housing demonstration program for ,native ,american veterans authorized under the heading ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance in title ,,ii of division ,k of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bce1 #abh ,stat4 #bgcc73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall be authorized to specify criteria for renewal grants1 including data on the utilization of assistance reported by grant recipients under the demonstration program3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts remaining after such renewal assistance is awarded may be available for new grants to recipients eligible to receive block grants under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 section #daja et seq47 for rental assistance and associated administrative fees for ,tribal ,,hud-,,va ,supportive ,housing to serve ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be awarded based on need and administrative capacity established by the ,secretary in a ,notice published in the ,federal ,register after coordination with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that renewal grants and new grants under this paragraph shall be administered by block grant recipients in accordance with program requirements under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance under this paragraph shall be modeled after1 with necessary and appropriate adjustments for ,native ,american grant recipients and veterans1 the rental assistance and supportive housing program known as ,,hud-,,vash program1 including administration in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and overall implementation of section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor stands1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that grant recipients shall report to the ,secretary on utilization of such rental assistance and other program data1 as prescribed by the ,secretary2 7#f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for incremental rental voucher assistance for use through a supported housing program administered in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs as authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall make such funding available1 notwithstanding section #bjd 7competition provision7 of this title1 to public housing agencies that partner with eligible ,,va ,medical ,centers or other entities as designated by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 based on geographical need for such assistance as identified by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 public housing agency administrative performance1 and other factors as specified by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for 7in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs71 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such voucher assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance made available under this paragraph shall continue to remain available for homeless veterans upon turn-over2 7#g7 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for new incremental voucher assistance through the family unification program as authorized by section #h7x7 of the ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the assistance made available under this paragraph shall continue to remain available for family unification upon turnover3 ,provided further1 ,that for any public housing agency administering voucher assistance appropriated in a prior ,act under the family unification program that determines that it no longer has an identified need for such assistance upon turnover1 such agency shall notify the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall recapture such assistance from the agency and reallocate it to any other public housing agency or agencies based on need for voucher assistance in connection with such program2 7#h7 #aa1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the housing choice voucher mobility demonstration authorized under section #bdc of this title2 and 7#i7 the ,secretary shall separately track all special purpose vouchers funded under this heading4 ,housing certificate fund 7including rescissions7 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing and the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance1 for fiscal year #bjag and prior years may be used for renewal of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts and for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that any obligated balances of contract authority from fiscal year #aigd and prior that have been terminated shall be rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts heretofore recaptured1 or recaptured during the current fiscal year1 from section #h project-based contracts from source years fiscal year #aige through fiscal year #aihg are hereby rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes set forth under this heading1 in addition to amounts otherwise available4 ,public housing capital fund ,for the ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund ,program to carry out capital and management activities for public housing agencies1 as authorized under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 7the ,act7 #a1ibe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may not delegate to any ,department official other than the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public and ,indian ,housing any authority under paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;j7 regarding the extension of the time periods under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such section #i7;j71 the term obligate means1 with respect to amounts1 that the amounts are subject to a binding agreement that will result in outlays1 immediately or in the future3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be to support ongoing public housing financial and physical assessment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be to support the costs of administrative and judicial receiverships3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 not to exceed #ba1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to make grants1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this ,act1 to public housing agencies for emergency capital needs including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding ,presidentially declared emergencies and natural disasters under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 occurring in fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under the previous proviso1 not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be for safety and security measures3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the amount in the previous proviso for such safety and security measures1 any amounts that remain available1 after all applications received on or before ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for emergency capital needs have been processed1 shall be allocated to public housing agencies for such safety and security measures3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading #ce1jjj1jjj shall be for supportive services1 service coordinator and congregate services as authorized by section #cd of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 and the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for a ,jobs-,plus initiative modeled after the ,jobs-,plus demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that the funding provided under the previous proviso shall provide competitive grants to partnerships between public housing authorities1 local workforce investment boards established under section #aag of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 and other agencies and organizations that provide support to help public housing residents obtain employment and increase earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to residents1 partner with workforce investment boards1 and leverage service dollars3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may allow public housing agencies to request exemptions from rent and income limitation requirements under sections #c and #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg as necessary to implement the ,jobs-,plus program1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may approve upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation of the ,jobs-,plus initiative as a voluntary program for residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements pursuant to the preceding proviso no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds provided under this heading1 the limitation in section #i7;g77#a7 of the ,act shall be #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the limitation in the previous proviso to allow public housing agencies to fund activities authorized under section #i7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies requesting waivers under the previous proviso if the request is approved or denied within #ad days of submitting the request3 ,provided further1 ,that from the funds made available under this heading1 the ,secretary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year #bjag to public housing agencies that are designated high performers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify public housing agencies of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards in public housing by carrying out the activities of risk assessments1 abatement1 and interim controls 7as those terms are defined in section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b773 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grant under the previous proviso shall be considered funds for projects or activities under title ,i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 for purposes of section #bf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx7 and shall be subject to the regulations implementing such section4 ,public housing operating fund ,for #bjag payments to public housing agencies for the operation and management of public housing1 as authorized by section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 #d1fge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,choice neighborhoods initiative ,for competitive grants under the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative 7subject to section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv71 unless otherwise specified under this heading71 for transformation1 rehabilitation1 and replacement housing needs of both public and ,,hud-assisted housing and to transform neighborhoods of poverty into functioning1 sustainable mixed income neighborhoods with appropriate services1 schools1 public assets1 transportation and access to jobs1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that grant funds may be used for resident and community services1 community development1 and affordable housing needs in the community1 and for conversion of vacant or foreclosed properties to affordable housing3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of funds made available under this heading shall not be deemed to be public housing notwithstanding section #c7;b77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall commit to an additional period of affordability determined by the ,secretary of not fewer than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall provide a match in ,state1 local1 other ,federal or private funds3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees may include local governments1 tribal entities1 public housing authorities1 and nonprofits3 ,provided further1 ,that for-profit developers may apply jointly with a public entity3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grantee shall be treated as a public housing agency under section #bf of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx71 and grants under this heading shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided1 not less than #dh1jjj1jjj shall be awarded to public housing agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that such grantees shall create partnerships with other local organizations including assisted housing owners1 service agencies1 and resident organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than #e1jjj1jjj of funds made available under this heading may be provided as grants to undertake comprehensive local planning with input from residents and the community3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures1 remaining from funds appropriated under the heading ,revitalization of ,severely ,distressed ,public ,housing 7,,hope ,,vi7 in fiscal year #bjaa and prior fiscal years may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that implementation grants awarded under this heading may only be awarded to grantees that have previously been awarded planning grants4 ,family self-sufficiency ,for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program to support family self-sufficiency coordinators under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under sections #h7o7 and #i of such ,act with public and private resources1 and enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may1 by ,federal ,register notice1 waive or specify alternative requirements under sections b7#c71 b7#d71 b7#e71 or c7#a7 of section #bc of such ,act in order to facilitate the operation of a unified self-sufficiency program for individuals receiving assistance under different provisions of the ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of a privately owned multifamily property with a section #h contract may voluntarily make a ,family ,self-,sufficiency program available to the assisted tenants of such property in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such procedures established pursuant to the previous proviso shall permit participating tenants to accrue escrow funds in accordance with section #bc7;d77#b7 and shall allow owners to use funding from residual receipt accounts to hire coordinators for their own ,family ,self-,sufficiency program4 ,indian block grants ,for activities and assistance authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd with respect to ,indian tribes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;a77#a771 and related technical assistance1 #gad1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #fdf1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,indian ,housing ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,i of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding ,,nahasda1 to determine the amount of the allocation under title ,i of such ,act for each ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall apply the formula under section #cjb of such ,act with the need component based on single-race census data and with the need component based on multi-race census data1 and the amount of the allocation for each ,indian tribe shall be the greater of the two resulting allocation amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #cjb7;d7 of ,,nahasda1 if on ,january #a1 #bjag1 a recipient's total amount of undisbursed block grant funds in the ,department's line of credit control system is greater than three times the formula allocation it would otherwise receive under the first proviso under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall adjust that recipient's formula allocation down by the difference between its total amount of undisbursed block grant funds in the ,department's line of credit control system on ,january #a1 #bjag1 and three times the formula allocation it would otherwise receive3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the previous two provisos1 no ,indian tribe shall receive an allocation amount greater than #aj percent of the total amount made available under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that grant amounts not allocated to a recipient pursuant to the previous two provisos shall be allocated under the need component of the formula proportionately among all other ,indian tribes not subject to an adjustment under such provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the second and third provisos shall not apply to any ,indian tribe that would otherwise receive a formula allocation of less than #h1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that to take effect1 the four previous provisos do not require issuance or amendment of any regulation1 and shall not be construed to confer hearing rights under any section of ,,nahasda or its implementing regulations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department will notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations1 as authorized by title ,,vi of ,,nahasda3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such notes and other obligations1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ag1heg1adb to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba2 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to ,indian tribes for carrying out the ,community ,development ,block ,grant program as authorized under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 of which1 up to #d1jjj1jjj may be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including section #bjd of this title7 and1 notwithstanding title ,i of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 eligible ,indian tribes may use funds made available under this paragraph for the construction of housing for law enforcement1 health care1 educational1 technical1 and other skilled workers3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be expended for planning and management development and administration2 and 7#d7 #e1ejj1jjj shall be to support the inspection of ,indian housing units1 contract expertise1 training1 and technical assistance needs in ,indian country related to funding provided under this heading4 ,indian housing loan guarantee fund program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 #e1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #a1cda1dfc1dae1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #gej1jjj of this amount may be for administrative contract expenses including management processes and systems to carry out the loan guarantee program3 ,provided further1 ,that an additional #a1jjj1jjj shall be available until expended for such costs of guaranteed loans authorized under such section #ahd issued to tribes and ,indian housing authorities for the construction of rental housing for law enforcement1 healthcare1 educational1 technical and other skilled workers3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds specified in the previous proviso are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #bdc1ijb1dci to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may specify any additional program requirements with respect to the previous two provisos through publication of a ,mortgagee ,letter or ,notice4 ,native hawaiian housing block grant ,for the ,native ,hawaiian ,housing ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,,viii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,community planning and development ,housing opportunities for persons with ,,aids ,for carrying out the ,housing ,opportunities for ,persons with ,,aids program1 as authorized by the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq471 #cce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 except that amounts allocated pursuant to section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall renew all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior fiscal years that meet all program requirements before awarding funds for new contracts under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #hed7;c77#a7 of such ,act or any implementing regulation1 the ,secretary shall allocate #ij percent of the funds by formula1 of which #ge percent shall be among cities that are the most populous unit of general local government in a metropolitan statistical area with a population greater than #ejj1jjj and have more than #b1jjj persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus 7,,hiv7 or ,,aids1 and ,states with more than #b1jjj persons living with ,,hiv or ,,aids outside of metropolitan statistical areas1 as reported to and confirmed by the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7,,cdc7 as of ,december #ca of the most recent calendar year for which such data is available1 and of which #be percent shall be among such eligible ,states and cities that are the most populous unit of general local government in a metropolitan statistical area based on fair market rents and area poverty indexes1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that a grantee's share shall not reflect a loss greater than #e percent or a gain greater than #aj percent of the share of total available formula funds that the grantee received in the preceding fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that any grantee that received a formula allocation in fiscal year #bjaf shall continue to be eligible for formula allocation in this fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,community development fund ,for assistance to units of ,state and local government1 and to other entities1 for economic and community development activities1 and for other purposes1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 unless otherwise specified3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj is for carrying out the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as amended 7the ,act herein7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that unless explicitly provided for under this heading1 not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds appropriated under this heading shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that a metropolitan city1 urban county1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe1 or insular area that directly or indirectly receives funds under this heading may not sell1 trade1 or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds1 credits or non-,federal considerations1 but must use such funds for activities eligible under title ,i of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aje7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 no funds provided under this heading may be provided to a for-profit entity for an economic development project under section #aje7;a77#ag7 unless such project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with guidelines required under subparagraph 7e77#b73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,community development loan guarantees program account ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal year #bjag1 commitments to guarantee loans under section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjh71 any part of which is guaranteed1 shall not exceed a total principal amount of #cjj1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding any aggregate limitation on outstanding obligations guaranteed in subsection 7k7 of such section #ajh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall collect fees from borrowers1 notwithstanding subsection 7m7 of such section #ajh1 to result in a credit subsidy cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans1 and any such fees shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 ,home investment partnerships program ,for the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships program1 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 as amended1 #iej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the amount made available under this heading1 the threshold reduction requirements in sections #baf7aj7 and #bag7;b77#d7 of such ,act shall not apply to allocations of such amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements under provisos #b through #f under this heading for fiscal year #bjab and such requirements applicable pursuant to the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac1 shall not apply to any project to which funds were committed on or after ,august #bc1 #bjac1 but such projects shall instead be governed by the ,final ,rule titled ,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program2 ,improving ,performance and ,accountability2 ,updating ,property ,standards which became effective on such date3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,self-help and assisted homeownership opportunity program ,for the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program1 as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the second1 third1 and fourth capacity building activities authorized under section #d7;a7 of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for rural capacity building activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for capacity building by national rural housing organizations with experience assessing national rural conditions and providing financing1 training1 technical assistance1 information1 and research to local nonprofits1 local governments and ,indian ,tribes serving high need rural communities3 ,provided further1 ,that an additional #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for a program to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled or low-income veterans as authorized under section #ajgi of ,public ,law #aac-bia4 ,homeless assistance grants ,for the emergency solutions grants program as authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended2 the continuum of care program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act2 and the rural housing stability assistance program as authorized under subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act1 #b1ccj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that any rental assistance amounts that are recaptured under such continuum of care program shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bej1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such emergency solutions grants program3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #b1jac1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such continuum of care and rural housing stability assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #g1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for the national homeless data analysis project3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds awarded for supportive services under the continuum of care program and the rural housing stability assistance program shall be matched by not less than #be percent in cash or in kind by each grantee3 ,provided further1 ,that for all match requirements applicable to funds made available under this heading for this fiscal year and prior years1 a grantee may use 7or could have used7 as a source of match funds other funds administered by the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies unless there is 7or was7 a specific statutory prohibition on any such use of any such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be available to provide funding for new projects1 except for projects created through reallocation1 unless the ,secretary determines that the continuum of care has demonstrated that projects are evaluated and ranked based on the degree to which they improve the continuum of care's system performance3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize funding under the continuum of care program to continuums of care that have demonstrated a capacity to reallocate funding from lower performing projects to higher performing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated amounts remaining from funds appropriated under this heading in fiscal year #bjab and prior years for project-based rental assistance for rehabilitation projects with #aj-year grant terms may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all balances for ,shelter ,plus ,care renewals previously funded from the ,shelter ,plus ,care ,renewal account and transferred to this account shall be available1 if recaptured1 for continuum of care renewals in fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation from amounts allocated 7which may represent initial or final amounts allocated7 for the emergency solutions grant program within #fj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #dj1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be to implement projects to demonstrate how a comprehensive approach to serving homeless youth1 age #bd and under1 in up to #aa communities1 including at least five rural communities1 can dramatically reduce youth homelessness3 ,provided further1 ,that such projects shall be eligible for renewal under the continuum of care program subject to the same terms and conditions as other renewal applicants3 ,provided further1 ,that youth aged #bd and under seeking assistance under this heading shall not be required to provide third party documentation to establish their eligibility under #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb7;a7 or 7b7 to receive services3 ,provided further1 ,that unaccompanied youth aged #bd and under or families headed by youth aged #bd and under who are living in unsafe situations may be served by youth-serving providers funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be available for the continuum of care program unless the ,secretary ensures that zero-tolerance recovery housing programs are eligible to receive funds under the continuum of care program4 ,housing programs ,rental assistance demonstration ,for continuing activities under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be available to properties converting from assistance under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7c77#b774 ,project-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of project-based subsidy contracts under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #aj1eja1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjaf 7in addition to the #djj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available ,october #a1 #bjaf71 and #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for expiring or terminating section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for amendments to section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for contracts entered into pursuant to section #dda of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadja71 for renewal of section #h contracts for units in projects that are subject to approved plans of action under the ,emergency ,low ,income ,housing ,preservation ,act of #aihg or the ,low-,income ,housing ,preservation and ,resident ,homeownership ,act of #aiij1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with project-based activities and assistance funded under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 not to exceed #bce1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance-based contract administrators for section #h project-based assistance1 for carrying out #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may also use such amounts in the previous proviso for performance-based contract administrators for the administration of3 interest reduction payments pursuant to section #bcf7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;a772 rent supplement payments pursuant to section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 section #bcf7;f77#b7 rental assistance payments 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;f77#b772 project rental assistance contracts for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 project rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg72 and loans under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts recaptured under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing1 or the heading ,housing ,certificate ,fund1 may be used for renewals of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts or for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #h project-based ,housing ,assistance ,payments contract that authorizes ,,hud or a ,housing ,finance ,agency to require that surplus project funds be deposited in an interest-bearing residual receipts account and that are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this heading for uses authorized under this heading4 ,housing for the elderly ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for housing for the elderly1 as authorized by section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended1 and for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,act1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 and for senior preservation rental assistance contracts1 including renewals1 as authorized by section #haa7;e7 of the ,american ,housing and ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #bjjj1 as amended1 and for supportive services associated with the housing1 #eje1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 up to #ge1jjj1jjj shall be for service coordinators and the continuation of existing congregate service grants for residents of assisted housing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #bjb projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the provisions of section #bjb governing the terms and conditions of project rental assistance1 except that the initial contract term for such assistance shall not exceed #e years in duration3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #bjb project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available1 in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading1 for amendments and renewals3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading shall be available for amendments and renewals notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing for persons with disabilities ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,act and for project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg71 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under section #haa7;b77#c7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,housing ,act1 and for supportive services associated with the housing for persons with disabilities as authorized by section #haa7;b77#a7 of such ,act1 #aed1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #haa projects3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in this fiscal year1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #haa project rental assistance contract and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading may be used for the current purposes authorized under this heading notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing counseling assistance ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance excluding loans1 as authorized under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh1 as amended1 #dg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 including up to #d1ejj1jjj for administrative contract services3 ,provided1 ,that grants made available from amounts provided under this heading shall be awarded within #ahj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be used for providing counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners1 both current and prospective1 with respect to property maintenance1 financial management_/literacy1 and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improving their housing conditions1 meeting their financial needs1 and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership2 for program administration2 and for housing counselor training3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of providing such grants from amounts provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements as appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations4 ,rental housing assistance ,for amendments to contracts under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas7 and section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7 in ,state-aided1 noninsured rental housing projects1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount1 together with unobligated balances from recaptured amounts appropriated prior to fiscal year #bjjf from terminated contracts under such sections of law1 and any unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated under this heading after fiscal year #bjje1 shall also be available for extensions of up to one year for expiring contracts under such sections of law4 ,payment to manufactured housing fees trust fund ,for necessary expenses as authorized by the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq471 up to #aj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aj1ejj1jjj is to be derived from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed the total amount appropriated under this heading shall be available from the general fund of the ,treasury to the extent necessary to incur obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to the ,fund pursuant to section #fbj of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced as such collections are received during fiscal year #bjag so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjag appropriation from the general fund estimated at zero1 and fees pursuant to such section #fbj shall be modified as necessary to ensure such a final fiscal year #bjag appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that for the dispute resolution and installation programs1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may assess and collect fees from any program participant3 ,provided further1 ,that such collections shall be deposited into the ,fund1 and the ,secretary1 as provided herein1 may use such collections1 as well as fees collected under section #fbj1 for necessary expenses of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of section #fbj of such ,act1 the ,secretary may carry out responsibilities of the ,secretary under such ,act through the use of approved service providers that are paid directly by the recipients of their services4 ,federal housing administration ,mutual mortgage insurance program account ,new commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund shall not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjag1 obligations to make direct loans to carry out the purposes of section #bjd7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing amount in the previous proviso shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with sales of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that for administrative contract expenses of the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 #acj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,general and special risk program account ,new commitments to guarantee loans insured under the ,general and ,special ,risk ,insurance ,funds1 as authorized by sections #bch and #eai of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#c and #agce;c71 shall not exceed #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjag1 gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by sections #bjd7;g71 #bjg7l71 #bch1 and #eai7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with the sale of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under such ,act4 ,government national mortgage association ,guarantees of mortgage-backed securities loan guarantee program account ,new commitments to issue guarantees to carry out the purposes of section #cjf of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g771 shall not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that #bc1jjj1jjj shall be available for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that guaranteed loan commitments exceed #aee1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjag1 an additional #ajj for necessary salaries and expenses shall be available until expended for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that receipts from ,commitment and ,multiclass fees collected pursuant to title ,,iii of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account4 ,policy development and research ,research and technology ,for contracts1 grants1 and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a et seq471 including carrying out the functions of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #a7;a77#a77;i7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #b of #aifh1 and for technical assistance1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that with respect to amounts made available under this heading1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this title1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements funded with philanthropic entities1 other ,federal agencies1 or ,state or local governments and their agencies for research projects3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 such partners to the cooperative agreements must contribute at least a #ej percent match toward the cost of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that for non-competitive agreements entered into in accordance with the previous two provisos1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall comply with section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb1 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 note7 in lieu of compliance with section #ajb7;a77#d77;,c7 with respect to documentation of award decisions3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to obligation of technical assistance funding1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan1 for approval1 to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on how it will allocate funding for this activity3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading may be available for the doctoral dissertation research grant program4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,fair housing activities ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh1 as amended by the ,fair ,housing ,amendments ,act of #aihh1 and section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg1 as amended1 #fe1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees to cover the costs of the ,fair ,housing ,training ,academy1 and may use such funds to provide such training3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available under this heading shall be used to lobby the executive or legislative branches of the ,federal ,government in connection with a specific contract1 grant1 or loan3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #cjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for the creation and promotion of translated materials and other programs that support the assistance of persons with limited ,english proficiency in utilizing the services provided by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,lead hazard reduction ,for the ,lead ,hazard ,reduction ,program1 as authorized by section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib1 #ace1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 of which #bj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj1 that shall include research1 studies1 testing1 and demonstration efforts1 including education and outreach concerning lead-based paint poisoning and other housing-related diseases and hazards3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of the law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 or the ,lead ,technical ,studies program under this heading or under prior appropriations ,acts for such purposes under this heading1 shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 #ee1jjj1jjj shall be made available on a competitive basis for areas with the highest lead-based paint abatement needs3 ,provided further1 ,that each recipient of funds provided under the previous proviso shall contribute an amount not less than #be percent of the total3 ,provided further1 ,that each applicant shall certify adequate capacity that is acceptable to the ,secretary to carry out the proposed use of funds pursuant to a notice of funding availability3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this or prior appropriations ,acts1 and that still remain available1 may be used for any purpose under this heading notwithstanding the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated if a program competition is undersubscribed and there are other program competitions under this heading that are oversubscribed4 ,information ,technology fund ,for the development of1 modifications to1 and infrastructure for ,department-wide and program-specific information technology systems1 for the continuing operation and maintenance of both ,department-wide and program-specific information systems1 and for program-related maintenance activities1 #bgc1jjj1jjj1 of which #bej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 and of which #bc1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund under this ,act shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund from amounts appropriated by previously enacted appropriations ,acts may be used for the purposes specified under this ,fund1 in addition to any other information technology purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #aj percent of the funds made available under this heading for development1 modernization and enhancement may be obligated until the ,secretary submits to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 for approval1 a plan for expenditure that--7,a7 identifies for each modernization project3 7i7 the functional and performance capabilities to be delivered and the mission benefits to be realized1 7ii7 the estimated life-cycle cost1 and 7iii7 key milestones to be met2 and 7,b7 demonstrates that each modernization project is3 7i7 compliant with the department's enterprise architecture1 7ii7 being managed in accordance with applicable life-cycle management policies and guidance1 7iii7 subject to the department's capital planning and investment control requirements1 and 7iv7 supported by an adequately staffed project office4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #abi1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel issues within this office4 ,general provisions--,department of housing and urban development 7including transfer of funds7 7including rescission7 #bja4 ,fifty percent of the amounts of budget authority1 or in lieu thereof #ej percent of the cash amounts associated with such budget authority1 that are recaptured from projects described in section #ajab7;a7 of the ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,amendments ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg note7 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury1 and such amounts of budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury shall be used by ,state housing finance agencies or local governments or local housing agencies with projects approved by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for which settlement occurred after ,january #a1 #aiib1 in accordance with such section4 ,notwithstanding the previous sentence1 the ,secretary may award up to #ae percent of the budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury to provide project owners with incentives to refinance their project at a lower interest rate4 #bjb4 ,none of the amounts made available under this ,act may be used during fiscal year #bjag to investigate or prosecute under the ,fair ,housing ,act any otherwise lawful activity engaged in by one or more persons1 including the filing or maintaining of a nonfrivolous legal action1 that is engaged in solely for the purpose of achieving or preventing action by a ,government official or entity1 or a court of competent jurisdiction4 #bjc4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the amount allocated for fiscal year #bjag under section #hed7;c7 of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijc7;c771 to the city of ,new ,york1 ,new ,york1 on behalf of the ,new ,york-,wayne-,white ,plains1 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,metropolitan ,division 7hereafter metropolitan division7 of the ,new ,york-,newark-,edison1 ,,ny-,,nj-,,pa ,metropolitan ,statistical ,area1 shall be adjusted by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development by3 7#a7 allocating to the city of ,jersey ,city1 ,new ,jersey1 the proportion of the metropolitan area's or division's amount that is based on the number of persons living with ,,hiv or ,,aids1 poverty and fair market rents1 in the portion of the metropolitan area or division that is located in ,hudson ,county1 ,new ,jersey2 and 7#b7 allocating to the city of ,paterson1 ,new ,jersey1 the proportion of the metropolitan area's or division's amount that is based on the number of persons living with ,,hiv or ,,aids1 poverty and fair market rents1 in the portion of the metropolitan area or division that is located in ,bergen ,county and ,passaic ,county1 ,new ,jersey4 ,the recipient cities shall use amounts allocated under this subsection to carry out eligible activities under section #hee of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijd7 in their respective portions of the metropolitan division that is located in ,new ,jersey4 7b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the amount allocated for fiscal year #bjag under section #hed7;c7 of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijc7;c771 to the city of ,wilmington1 ,delaware1 on behalf of the ,wilmington1 ,delaware-,maryland-,new ,jersey ,metropolitan ,division 7hereafter metropolitan division71 shall be adjusted by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development by allocating to the ,state of ,new ,jersey the proportion of the metropolitan division's amount that is based on the number of persons living with ,,hiv or ,,aids1 poverty and fair market rents1 in the portion of the metropolitan division that is located in ,new ,jersey4 ,the ,state of ,new ,jersey shall use amounts allocated to the ,state under this subsection to carry out eligible activities under section #hee of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijd7 in the portion of the metropolitan division that is located in ,new ,jersey4 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall allocate to ,wake ,county1 ,north ,carolina1 the amounts that otherwise would be allocated for fiscal year #bjag under section #hed7;c7 of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijc7;c77 to the city of ,raleigh1 ,north ,carolina1 on behalf of the ,raleigh-,cary ,north ,carolina ,metropolitan ,statistical ,area4 ,any amounts allocated to ,wake ,county shall be used to carry out eligible activities under section #hee of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijd7 within such metropolitan statistical area4 7d7 ,notwithstanding section #hed7;c7 of the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abijc7;c771 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may adjust the allocation of the amounts that otherwise would be allocated for fiscal year #bjag under section #hed7;c7 of such ,act1 upon the written request of an applicant1 in conjunction with the ,state7s71 for a formula allocation on behalf of a metropolitan statistical area1 to designate the ,state or ,states in which the metropolitan statistical area is located as the eligible grantee7s7 of the allocation4 ,in the case that a metropolitan statistical area involves more than one ,state1 such amounts allocated to each ,state shall be based on the proportion of the metropolitan statistical area's amount that is based on the number of persons living with ,,hiv or ,,aids1 poverty and fair market rents1 in the portion of the metropolitan statistical area that is located in that ,state4 ,any amounts allocated to a ,state under this section shall be used to carry out eligible activities within the portion of the metropolitan statistical area located in that ,state4 #bjd4 ,except as explicitly provided in law1 any grant1 cooperative agreement or other assistance made pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act shall be made on a competitive basis and in accordance with section #ajb of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede74 #bje4 ,funds of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act or section #djb of the ,housing ,act of #aiej shall be available1 without regard to the limitations on administrative expenses1 for legal services on a contract or fee basis1 and for utilizing and making payment for services and facilities of the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 ,federal ,financing ,bank1 ,federal ,reserve banks or any member thereof1 ,federal ,home ,loan banks1 and any insured bank within the meaning of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa-a74 #bjf4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act or through a reprogramming of funds1 no part of any appropriation for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be available for any program1 project or activity in excess of amounts set forth in the budget estimates submitted to ,congress4 #bjg4 ,corporations and agencies of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which are subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act are hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of such ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for #bjag for such corporation or agency except as hereinafter provided3 ,provided1 ,that collections of these corporations and agencies may be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments only to the extent expressly provided for in this ,act 7unless such loans are in support of other forms of assistance provided for in this or prior appropriations ,acts71 except that this proviso shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or guaranty operations of these corporations1 or where loans or mortgage purchases are necessary to protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states ,government4 #bjh4 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide quarterly reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations regarding all uncommitted1 unobligated1 recaptured and excess funds in each program and activity within the jurisdiction of the ,department and shall submit additional1 updated budget information to these ,committees upon request4 #bji4 ,the ,president's formal budget request for fiscal year #bjah1 as well as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development's congressional budget justifications to be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 shall use the identical account and sub-account structure provided under this ,act4 #baj4 ,a public housing agency or such other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa1 and ,mississippi shall not be required to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of assistance provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg on the board of directors or a similar governing board of such agency or entity as required under section 7#b77;b7 of such ,act4 ,each public housing agency or other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance under section #h for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa and ,mississippi that chooses not to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of section #h assistance on the board of directors or a similar governing board shall establish an advisory board of not less than six residents of public housing or recipients of section #h assistance to provide advice and comment to the public housing agency or other administering entity on issues related to public housing and section #h4 ,such advisory board shall meet not less than quarterly4 #baa4 ,no funds provided under this title may be used for an audit of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association that makes applicable requirements under the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #bab4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the conditions listed under this section1 for fiscal years #bjag and #bjah1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based assistance1 debt held or insured by the ,secretary and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions if any1 associated with one or more multifamily housing project or projects to another multifamily housing project or projects4 7b7 ,phased ,transfers ,transfers of project-based assistance under this section may be done in phases to accommodate the financing and other requirements related to rehabilitating or constructing the project or projects to which the assistance is transferred1 to ensure that such project or projects meet the standards under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,the transfer authorized in subsection 7a7 is subject to the following conditions3 7#a7 ,number and bedroom size of ,units 7,a7 ,for occupied units in the transferring project3 ,the number of low-income and very low-income units and the configuration 7i4e41 bedroom size7 provided by the transferring project shall be no less than when transferred to the receiving project or projects and the net dollar amount of ,federal assistance provided to the transferring project shall remain the same in the receiving project or projects4 7,b7 ,for unoccupied units in the transferring project3 ,the ,secretary may authorize a reduction in the number of dwelling units in the receiving project or projects to allow for a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet current market demands1 as determined by the ,secretary and provided there is no increase in the project-based assistance budget authority4 7#b7 ,the transferring project shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 be either physically obsolete or economically nonviable4 7#c7 ,the receiving project or projects shall meet or exceed applicable physical standards established by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the owner or mortgagor of the transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring project and provide a certification of approval by all appropriate local governmental officials4 7#e7 ,the tenants of the transferring project who remain eligible for assistance to be provided by the receiving project or projects shall not be required to vacate their units in the transferring project or projects until new units in the receiving project are available for occupancy4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary determines that this transfer is in the best interest of the tenants4 7#g7 ,if either the transferring project or the receiving project or projects meets the condition specified in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the owner shall be subordinate to any ,,fha-insured mortgage lien transferred to1 or placed on1 such project by the ,secretary1 except that the ,secretary may waive this requirement upon determination that such a waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing of acquisition1 construction1 and_/or rehabilitation of the receiving project or projects4 7#h7 ,if the transferring project meets the requirements of subsection 7d77#b71 the owner or mortgagor of the receiving project or projects shall execute and record either a continuation of the existing use agreement or a new use agreement for the project where1 in either case1 any use restrictions in such agreement are of no lesser duration than the existing use restrictions4 7#i7 ,the transfer does not increase the cost 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended7 of any ,,fha-insured mortgage1 except to the extent that appropriations are provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost4 7d7 ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms low-income and very low-income shall have the meanings provided by the statute and_/or regulations governing the program under which the project is insured or assisted2 7#b7 the term multifamily housing project means housing that meets one of the following conditions-- 7,a7 housing that is subject to a mortgage insured under the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,b7 housing that has project-based assistance attached to the structure including projects undergoing mark to market debt restructuring under the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,housing ,act2 7,c7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended by section #hja of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,d7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as such section existed before the enactment of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,e7 housing that is assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 or 7,f7 housing or vacant land that is subject to a use agreement2 7#c7 the term project-based assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance provided under section #h7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg2 7,b7 assistance for housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section #h7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7as such section existed immediately before ,october #a1 #aihc72 7,c7 rent supplement payments under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife2 7,d7 interest reduction payments under section #bcf and_/or additional assistance payments under section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,e7 assistance payments made under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei2 and 7,f7 assistance payments made under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7#d7 the term receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or projects to which some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions are to be transferred2 7#e7 the term transferring project means the multifamily housing project which is transferring some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and the statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions to the receiving project or projects2 and 7#f7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7e7 ,research ,report ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the transfer authority under this section1 including the effect of such transfers on the operational efficiency1 contract rents1 physical and financial conditions1 and long-term preservation of the affected properties4 #bac4 7a7 ,no assistance shall be provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 to any individual who-- 7#a7 is enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 7#b7 is under #bd years of age2 7#c7 is not a veteran2 7#d7 is unmarried2 7#e7 does not have a dependent child2 7#f7 is not a person with disabilities1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b77#c77;,e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#c77;,e77 and was not receiving assistance under such section #h as of ,november #cj1 #bjje2 7#g7 is not a youth who left foster care at age #ad or older and is at risk of becoming homeless2 and 7#h7 is not otherwise individually eligible1 or has parents who1 individually or jointly1 are not eligible1 to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 7b7 ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of a person to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 any financial assistance 7in excess of amounts received for tuition and any other required fees and charges7 that an individual receives under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 from private sources1 or an institution of higher education 7as defined under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 shall be considered income to that individual1 except for a person over the age of #bc with dependent children4 #bad4 ,the funds made available for ,native ,alaskans under the heading ,indian ,block ,grants in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be allocated to the same ,native ,alaskan housing block grant recipients that received funds in fiscal year #bjje4 #bae4 ,notwithstanding the limitation in the first sentence of section #bee7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#bj7;g771 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may1 until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 insure and enter into commitments to insure mortgages under such section #bee4 #baf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in fiscal year #bjag1 in managing and disposing of any multifamily property that is owned or has a mortgage held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and during the process of foreclosure on any property with a contract for rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg or other ,federal programs1 the ,secretary shall maintain any rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg and other programs that are attached to any dwelling units in the property4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that such a multifamily property owned or held by the ,secretary is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa7 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect prior to foreclosure1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other available remedies1 such as partial abatements or receivership4 ,after disposition of any multifamily property described under this section1 the contract and allowable rent levels on such properties shall be subject to the requirements under section #ebd of ,,mahraa4 #bag4 ,the commitment authority funded by fees as provided under the heading ,community ,development ,loan ,guarantees ,program ,account may be used to guarantee1 or make commitments to guarantee1 notes1 or other obligations issued by any ,state on behalf of non-entitlement communities in the ,state in accordance with the requirements of section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that any ,state receiving such a guarantee or commitment shall distribute all funds subject to such guarantee to the units of general local government in non-entitlement areas that received the commitment4 #bah4 ,public housing agencies that own and operate #djj or fewer public housing units may elect to be exempt from any asset management requirement imposed by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in connection with the operating fund rule3 ,provided1 ,that an agency seeking a discontinuance of a reduction of subsidy under the operating fund formula shall not be exempt from asset management requirements4 #bai4 ,with respect to the use of amounts provided in this ,act and in future ,acts for the operation1 capital improvement and management of public housing as authorized by sections #i7;d7 and #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d7 and 7e771 the ,secretary shall not impose any requirement or guideline relating to asset management that restricts or limits in any way the use of capital funds for central office costs pursuant to section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77#a71 7#b773 ,provided1 ,that a public housing agency may not use capital funds authorized under section #i7;d7 for activities that are eligible under section #i7;e7 for assistance with amounts from the operating fund in excess of the amounts permitted under section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b74 #bbj4 ,no official or employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be designated as an allotment holder unless the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer has determined that such allotment holder has implemented an adequate system of funds control and has received training in funds control procedures and directives4 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall ensure that there is a trained allotment holder for each ,,hud sub-office under the accounts ,executive ,offices and ,administrative ,support ,offices1 as well as each account receiving appropriations for ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association--,guarantees of ,mortgage-,backed ,securities ,loan ,guarantee ,program ,account1 and ,office of ,inspector ,general within the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bba4 ,the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall1 for fiscal year #bjag and hereafter1 notify the public through the ,federal ,register and other means1 as determined appropriate1 of the issuance of a notice of the availability of assistance or notice of funding availability 7,,nofa7 for any program or discretionary fund administered by the ,secretary that is to be competitively awarded4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjag and hereafter1 the ,secretary may make the ,,nofa available only on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #bbb4 ,payment of attorney fees in program-related litigation shall be paid from the individual program office and ,office of ,general ,counsel salaries and expenses appropriations4 ,the annual budget submission for the program offices and the ,office of ,general ,counsel shall include any such projected litigation costs for attorney fees as a separate line item request4 ,no funds provided in this title may be used to pay any such litigation costs for attorney fees until the ,department submits for review a spending plan for such costs to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #bbc4 ,the ,secretary is authorized to transfer up to #aj percent or #d1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 of funds appropriated for any office under the heading ,administrative ,support ,offices or for any account under the general heading ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses to any other such office or account3 ,provided1 ,that no appropriation for any such office or account shall be increased or decreased by more than #aj percent or #d1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 without prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide notification to such ,committees three business days in advance of any such transfers under this section up to #aj percent or #d1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less4 #bbd4 ,for fiscal year #bjag and hereafter the ,disaster ,housing ,assistance ,programs1 administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall be considered a program of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #ijd of the ,mc,kinney ,act for the purpose of income verifications and matching4 #bbe4 7a7 ,any entity receiving housing assistance payments shall maintain decent1 safe1 and sanitary conditions1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 and comply with any standards under applicable ,state or local laws1 rules1 ordinances1 or regulations relating to the physical condition of any property covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall take action under subsection 7c7 when a multifamily housing project with a section #h contract or contract for similar project-based assistance-- 7#a7 receives a ,uniform ,physical ,condition ,standards 7,,upcs7 score of #cj or less2 7#b7 fails to certify in writing to the ,secretary within #c days that all ,exigent ,health and ,safety deficiencies identified by the inspector at the project have been corrected2 or 7#c7 receives a ,,upcs score between #ca and #ei and has received consecutive scores of less than #fj on ,,upcs inspections4 ,such requirements shall apply to insured and noninsured projects with assistance attached to the units under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 but do not apply to such units assisted under section #h7o77#ac7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ac77 or to public housing units assisted with capital or operating funds under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall notify the owner and provide an opportunity for response within #ae days after the results of the ,,upcs inspection are issued4 ,if the violations remain1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan to bring the property into compliance within #cj days after the results of the ,,upcs inspection are issued and must provide the owner with a ,notice of ,default with a specified timetable1 determined by the ,secretary1 for correcting all deficiencies4 ,the ,secretary must also provide a copy of the ,notice of ,default to the tenants1 the local government1 any mortgagees1 and any contract administrator4 ,if the owner's appeal results in a ,,upcs score of #fj or above1 the ,secretary may withdraw the ,notice of ,default4 7#b7 ,at the end of the time period for correcting all deficiencies specified in the ,notice of ,default1 if the owner fails to fully correct such deficiencies1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 require immediate replacement of project management with a management agent approved by the ,secretary2 7,b7 impose civil money penalties1 which shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable properties1 as designated by the ,secretary1 with priority given to the tenants of the property affected by the penalty2 7,c7 abate the section #h contract1 including partial abatement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 until all deficiencies have been corrected2 7,d7 pursue transfer of the project to an owner1 approved by the ,secretary under established procedures1 which will be obligated to promptly make all required repairs and to accept renewal of the assistance contract as long as such renewal is offered2 7,e7 transfer the existing section #h contract to another project or projects and owner or owners2 7,f7 pursue exclusionary sanctions1 including suspensions or debarments from ,federal programs2 7,g7 seek judicial appointment of a receiver to manage the property and cure all project deficiencies or seek a judicial order of specific performance requiring the owner to cure all project deficiencies2 7,h7 work with the owner1 lender1 or other related party to stabilize the property in an attempt to preserve the property through compliance1 transfer of ownership1 or an infusion of capital provided by a third-party that requires time to effectuate2 or 7,i7 take any other regulatory or contractual remedies available as deemed necessary and appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other remedies set forth above4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that the property is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa7 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 7e7 ,the ,secretary shall report quarterly on all properties covered by this section that are assessed through the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center and have ,,upcs physical inspection scores of less than #fj or have received an unsatisfactory management and occupancy review within the past #cf months4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 the enforcement actions being taken to address such conditions1 including imposition of civil money penalties and termination of subsidies1 and identify properties that have such conditions multiple times2 7#b7 actions that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is taking to protect tenants of such identified properties2 and 7#c7 any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at properties covered under a housing assistance payment contract4 #bbf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 for purposes authorized under section #h 7only with respect to the tenant-based rental assistance program7 and section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq471 may be used by any public housing agency for any amount of salary1 including bonuses1 for the chief executive officer of which1 or any other official or employee of which1 that exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule at any time during any public housing agency fiscal year #bjag4 #bbg4 ,section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7m77#a71 by striking fiscal year and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting fiscal year #bjag42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7o71 by striking ,september and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjag44 #bbh4 ,none of the funds in this ,act provided to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development may be used to make a grant award unless the ,secretary notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project1 ,state1 locality1 housing authority1 tribe1 nonprofit organization1 or other entity selected to receive a grant award is announced by the ,department or its offices4 #bbi4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require or enforce the ,physical ,needs ,assessment 7,,pna74 #bcj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act nor any receipts or amounts collected under any ,federal ,housing ,administration program may be used to implement the ,homeowners ,armed with ,knowledge 7,,hawk7 program4 #bca4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,administration1 or the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to insure1 securitize1 or establish a ,federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or otherwise replaces a mortgage that has been subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure1 by a ,state1 municipality1 or any other political subdivision of a ,state4 #bcb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb77 with respect to grants under section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 #bcc4 ,amounts made available under this ,act which are either appropriated1 allocated1 advanced on a reimbursable basis1 or transferred to the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development and functions thereof1 for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes1 and which are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes for which the amounts are made available to that ,office subject to reprogramming requirements in section #dje of this ,act4 #bcd4 ,none of the funds under this title may be used for awards1 including performance1 special act1 or spot1 for any employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development who is subject to administrative discipline in fiscal year #bjag1 including suspension from work4 #bce4 ,funds made available in this title under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants may be used by the ,secretary to participate in ,performance ,partnership ,pilots authorized under section #ebf of division ,h of ,public ,law #aac-gf1 section #ebd of division ,g of ,public ,law #aac-bce1 section #ebe of division ,h of ,public ,law #aad-aac1 and such authorities as are enacted for ,performance ,partnership ,pilots in an appropriations ,act for fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such participation shall be limited to no more than #aj continuums of care and housing activities to improve outcomes for disconnected youth4 #bcf4 ,with respect to grant amounts awarded under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants for fiscal years #bjae1 #bjaf1 and #bjag for the continuum of care 7,co,c7 program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 costs paid by program income of grant recipients may count toward meeting the recipient's matching requirements1 provided the costs are eligible ,co,c costs that supplement the recipients ,co,c program4 #bcg4 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development for administrative costs of the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development associated with funds appropriated to the ,department for specific disaster relief and related purposes and designated by ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act1 including information technology costs and costs for administering and overseeing such specific disaster related funds1 shall be transferred to the ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,community ,planning and ,development account for the ,department1 shall remain available until expended1 and may be used for such administrative costs for administering any funds appropriated to the ,department for any disaster relief and related purposes in any prior or future act1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts transferred pursuant to this section that were previously designated by ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe and shall be transferred only if the ,president subsequently so designates the entire transfer and transmits such designation to the ,congress4 #bch4 7a7 ,section #cjb of the ,lead-,based ,paint ,poisoning ,prevention ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbb7 is amended in subsection 7e7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking handicapped and inserting persons with disabilities1 or any #j-;bedroom dwelling2 7ii7 by inserting or after expected to reside22 and 7iii7 by striking less than #g years of age and inserting under age #f2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking 2 or and inserting 42 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,section #ajjd of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea;b7 is amended in paragraph 7#bg7-- 7#a7 by inserting or any #j-;bedroom dwelling after disabilities12 and 7#b7 by deleting housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities7 or any #j bedroom dwelling and inserting housing74 7c7 ,section #dja of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfha7 is amended in paragraph 7#ag7-- 7#a7 by inserting or any #j-;bedroom dwelling after disabilities12 and 7#b7 by deleting housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities7 or any #j bedroom dwelling and inserting housing74 #bci4 7a7 ,capital fund replacement reserves ,section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,treatment of replacement reserve ,the requirements of this subsection shall not apply to funds held in replacement reserves established pursuant to subsection 7n74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,establishment of replacement reserves 7#a7 ,in general ,public housing agencies shall be permitted to establish a replacement reserve to fund any of the capital activities listed in subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,source and amount of funds for replacement reserve ,at any time1 a public housing agency may deposit funds from such agency's ,capital ,fund into a replacement reserve1 subject to the following3 7,a7 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 public housing agencies may transfer and hold in a replacement reserve funds originating from additional sources4 7,b7 ,no minimum transfer of funds to a replacement reserve shall be required4 7,c7 ,at any time1 a public housing agency may not hold in a replacement reserve more than the amount the public housing authority has determined necessary to satisfy the anticipated capital needs of properties in its portfolio assisted under this section1 as outlined in its ,capital ,fund #e-,year ,action ,plan1 or a comparable plan1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary may establish1 by regulation1 a maximum replacement reserve level or levels that are below amounts determined under subparagraph 7,c71 which may be based upon the size of the portfolio assisted under this section or other factors4 7#c7 ,transfer of operating funds ,in first establishing a replacement reserve1 the ,secretary may allow public housing agencies to transfer more than #bj percent of its operating funds into its replacement reserve4 7#d7 ,expenditure ,funds in a replacement reserve may be used for purposes authorized by subsection 7d77#a7 and contained in its ,capital ,fund #e-,year ,action ,plan4 7#e7 ,management and report ,the ,secretary shall establish appropriate accounting and reporting requirements to ensure that public housing agencies are spending funds on eligible projects and that funds in the replacement reserve are connected to capital needs4 4 7b7 ,flexibility of operating fund amounts ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #i7;g7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#a7 and all that follows through --,of and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,flexibility in use of funds 7,a7 ,flexibility for capital fund amounts ,of 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,flexibility for operating fund amounts ,of any amounts appropriated for fiscal year #bjag or any fiscal year thereafter that are allocated for fiscal year #bjag or any fiscal year thereafter from the ,operating ,fund for any public housing agency1 the agency may use not more than #bj percent for activities that are eligible under subsection 7d7 for assistance with amounts from the ,capital ,fund1 but only if the public housing plan under section #e;,a for the agency provides for such use4 4 #bdj4 ,section #h7x77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7x77 is amended by striking 7,b7 and all that follows up to the period and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 for a period not to exceed #cf months1 otherwise eligible youths who have attained at least #ah years of age and not more than #bd years of age and who1 at age #af or older1 have left or will leave foster care within #ij days1 in accordance with a transition plan described in section #dge7e77;,h7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 and is homeless or is at risk of becoming homeless1 or 7ii7 except that an applicant may extend the #cf-month period1 if the applicant enrolls an eligible youth in a program authorized under section #bc1 in accordance with the length of the contract of participation for that eligible youth under section #bc7;c77#c7 4 #bda4 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may establish1 through notice in the ,federal ,register1 a demonstration program to incentivize public housing agencies1 as defined in section #c7;b77#f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7in this section referred to as the ,act71 to implement measures to reduce their energy and water consumption4 7b7 ,eligibility ,public housing agencies that operate public housing programs that meet the demonstration requirements1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be eligible for participation in the demonstration4 7c7 ,incentive ,the ,secretary may provide an incentive to an eligible public housing agency that uses capital funds1 operating funds1 grants1 utility rebates1 and other resources to reduce its energy and_/or water consumption in accordance with a plan approved by the ,secretary4 7#a7 ,base utility consumption level ,the initial base utility consumption level under the approved plan shall be set at the public housing agency's rolling base consumption level immediately prior to the installation of energy conservation measures4 7#b7 ,first year utility cost savings ,for the first year that an approved plan is in effect1 the ,secretary shall allocate the utility consumption level in the public housing operating fund using the base utility consumption level4 7#c7 ,subsequent year savings ,for each subsequent year that the plan is in effect1 the ,secretary shall decrease the utility consumption level by one percent of the initial base utility consumption level per year until the utility consumption level equals the public housing agency's actual consumption level that followed the installation of energy conservation measures1 at which time the plan will terminate4 7#d7 ,use of utility cost savings ,the public housing agency may use the funds resulting from the energy conservation measures1 in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 for either operating expenses1 as defined by section #i7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 or capital improvements1 as defined by section #i7;d77#a7 of the ,act4 7#e7 ,duration of plan ,the length in years of the utility conservation plan shall not exceed the number of percentage points in utility consumption reduction a public housing agency achieves through the energy conservation measures implemented under this demonstration1 but in no case shall it exceed #bj years4 7#f7 ,other requirements ,the ,secretary may establish such other requirements as necessary to further the purposes of this demonstration4 7#g7 ,evaluation ,each public housing agency participating in the demonstration shall submit to the ,secretary such performance and evaluation reports concerning the reduction in energy consumption and compliance with the requirements of this section as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,termination ,public housing agencies may enter into this demonstration for #e years after the date on which the demonstration program is commenced4 #bdb4 ,section #baa of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh1 is repealed4 #bdc4 7a7 ,authority ,to encourage families to move to lower-poverty areas and expand access to opportunity areas1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7hereafter referred to as ,secretary7 may implement a mobility demonstration to administer ,housing ,choice ,voucher assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7hereafter referred to as #aicg ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 for fiscal year #bjag through fiscal year #bjba4 7b7 ,demonstration requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary must establish the competitive selection criteria and requirements for participation in the demonstration4 ,the ,secretary may require participating ,p,h,as to use a randomized selection process among the families eligible to receive mobility assistance under this demonstration4 7#b7 ,regional housing mobility plan ,applicant ,p,h,as must submit a ,regional ,housing ,mobility ,plan 7hereafter referred to as the ,plan74 7,a7 ,the ,plan must meet all requirements established by the ,secretary and must identify-- 7i7 the ,p,h,as that will participate in the regional housing mobility program and the number of vouchers each participating ,,pha will make available out of its existing programs in support of the mobility demonstration2 7ii7 any community-based organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 businesses1 and other entities that commit to participate2 7iii7 any waivers or alternative requirements requested for the execution of the ,plan2 and 7iv7 specific actions that the ,p,h,as and other entities will undertake to accomplish the goals of the demonstration1 which must include a comprehensive approach to enable a successful transition to opportunity areas and may include counseling and continued support for families4 7,b7 ,the ,plan may also establish preferences for participating families1 including a preference for families with children1 based on regional housing needs and priorities4 7,c7 ,the ,plan may provide for the use of exception payment standards that do not exceed #aaj percent of the ,,hud-published small area ,fair ,market ,rent for the covered exception payment standard area4 7,d7 ,units contributed by a ,,pha participating in a regional housing mobility program to a pool of vouchers that will be project-based within the jurisdiction of that program are exempt from the percentage limitation in section #h7o77#ac77;,b7 of the #aicg ,act4 7c7 ,funding for mobility-,related services ,in order to provide mobility-related services1 ,p,h,as participating in this demonstration may use administrative fees under section #h7q7 of the #aicg ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7q771 their administrative fee reserves1 and funding from private entities4 ,mobility-related services may include but are not limited to such things as counseling1 portability coordination1 landlord outreach1 and administrative activities associated with establishing and operating a regional housing mobility program4 7d7 ,waivers or alternative requirements 7#a7 ,in order to allow for ,p,h,as to implement and administer their ,plans1 the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for the following provisions of the #aicg ,act3 7,a7 ,sections #h7o77#g77;,a7 and #h7o77#ac77;,e77i7 7related to the term of a family's assisted lease and associated mobility requirements74 7,b7 ,section #h7o77#ac77;,c77i7 7related to the ability of a ,,pha participating in a regional housing mobility program to administer assistance contributed to the program consistent with the ,plan identified in paragraph 7#b774 7,c7 ,section #h7o77#ac77;,f7 7related to the term of a housing assistance payments 7,,hap7 contract74 7,d7 ,section #h7r77#b7 7related to the ability of a ,,pha participating in a regional housing mobility program to administer assistance under section #h7o7 anywhere within the jurisdiction of that program74 7,e7 ,section #h7x77#b7 7related to the length of time a ,,pha may provide assistance under section #h7o7 to youth participating in the ,family ,unification ,program 7,,fup774 7#b7 ,the ,secretary must publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements for statutory provisions no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice4 7e7 ,implementation by notice ,the ,secretary may implement the demonstration1 including its terms1 procedures1 requirements1 and conditions1 by notice4 7f7 ,evaluation ,no later than five years following implementation of the regional housing mobility programs1 the ,secretary must publish an evaluation of the effectiveness of the demonstration1 subject to the availability of funding to conduct the evaluation4 #bdd4 ,the language under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the undesignated paragraph before the first proviso1 by inserting the following before the colon3 7,first ,component herein72 7#b7 in the second proviso1 by striking until ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting for fiscal year #bjab and thereafter2 7#c7 in the fourth proviso1 by striking #ahe1jjj and inserting #bej1jjj2 7#d7 in the fourteenth1 by-- 7,a7 inserting or nonprofit before entity1 then a capable entity12 and 7,b7 striking preserves its interest and inserting or a nonprofit entity preserves an interest2 7#e7 by amending the eighteenth proviso to read as follows-- 8 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjab and hereafter1 owners of properties assisted or previously assisted under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife1 section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 or section #h7;e77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 for which a contract expires or terminates due to prepayment on or after ,october #a1 #bjjf has caused or results in the termination of rental assistance or affordability restrictions or both and the issuance of tenant protection vouchers under section #h7o7 or section #h7t7 of the ,act1 or with a project rental assistance contract under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of ,housing ,act of #aiei1 shall be eligible1 subject to requirements established by the ,secretary1 including but not limited to tenant consultation procedures1 for conversion of assistance available or provided for such vouchers or assistance contracts1 to assistance under a long-term project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act1 which shall have a term of no less than #bj years1 which shall have initial rents set at comparable market rents for the market area1 with subsequent rent adjustments only by an operating cost factor established by the ,secretary1 and which shall be eligible for renewal under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note71 or1 subject to agreement of the administering public housing agency1 to assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act1 to which the limitation under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act shall not apply and for which the ,secretary may waive or alter the provisions of subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act 78,second ,component0 herein7302 7#f7 by inserting the following proviso before the nineteenth3 ,provided further1 ,that conversions of assistance under the ,second ,component may not be the basis for re-screening or termination of assistance or eviction of any tenant family in a property participating in the demonstration32 7#g7 in the twentieth1 as amended 7reordered7 above1 by striking previous proviso and all that follows through the end of the proviso and inserting ,second ,component1 except for conversion of ,section #bjb project rental assistance contracts1 shall be available for project-based subsidy contracts entered into pursuant to the ,second ,component32 7#h7 in the twenty-first proviso1 as amended 7reordered7 above1 by striking previous two provisos and inserting ,second ,component1 except for conversion of section #bjb project rental assistance contracts12 7#i7 in the twenty-second proviso1 as amended 7reordered7 above1 by striking three previous provisos and inserting ,second ,component1 except for conversion of section #bjb project rental assistance contracts12 7#aj7 by inserting the following proviso before the twenty-third proviso1 as amended 7reordered7 above3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer amounts made available under the heading ,housing for the ,elderly to the accounts under the headings ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance or ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance to facilitate any ,section #bjb project rental assistance contract conversions under the ,second ,component1 and any increase in cost for ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance or ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance associated with such conversion shall be equal to amounts so transferred32 and 7#aa7 in the twenty-fourth proviso1 as amended 7reordered7 above1 by striking previous four provisos and inserting ,second ,component1 as applicable14 #bde4 ,the ,secretary shall establish by notice such requirements as may be necessary to implement section #ghjja of title ,,lxxviii of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 and the notice shall take effect upon issuance3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall commence rulemaking based on the initial notice no later than the expiration of the #f-month period following issuance of the notice and the rulemaking shall allow for the opportunity for public comment4 #bdf4 ,for fiscal year #bjag and hereafter1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may use amounts made available for the continuum of care program under the ,homeless ,assistance ,grants heading under this title to renew the grant originally awarded under the heading ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development--,permanent ,supportive ,housing in chapter #f of title ,,iii of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #abb ,stat4 #bcea7 in the continuum of care program1 authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacja et seq474 ,notwithstanding any provision of law1 for purposes of grant application and renewal1 the ,state of ,louisiana may continue to permit a program participant to receive or retain tenant-based rental assistance outside the continuum of care's geographic area1 and the funding of such assistance shall not be considered operation of a continuum of care in more than one geographic area4 #bdg4 ,section #dbh of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachf;b7 is amended by adding at the end of the section1 subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,transition for reallocated grant 7#a7 ,from amounts under this subtitle made available to carry out subtitle ,b and this subtitle1 the ,secretary may award one-year transition grants to recipients to transition from one ,continuum of ,care program component to another4 7#b7 ,in order to be eligible to receive a transition grant1 the project must have the consent of the ,continuum of ,care1 and meet standards determined by the ,secretary4 4 #bdh4 ,section #bah7;g7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdh7;g77 shall not apply with respect to the right of a jurisdiction to draw funds from its ,,home ,investment ,trust ,fund that otherwise expired or would expire in #bjaf1 #bjag1 #bjah1 or #bjai under that section4 #bdi4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act shall be used to provide housing assistance benefits for an individual who is convicted of-- 7#a7 aggravated sexual abuse under section #bbda of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 murder under section #aaaa of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#c7 any other ,federal or ,state offense involving-- 7,a7 severe forms of trafficking in persons or sex trafficking1 as those terms are defined in paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively1 of section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb72 or 7,b7 child pornography1 as defined in section #bbef of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bej4 7a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall prepare a report1 and post the report on the public website of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7in this section referred to as the ,department71 regarding ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center 7in this section referred to as ,,reac7 inspections of all properties assisted1 insured1 or both1 under a program of the ,department1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the percentage of all inspected properties that received a ,,reac-inspected score of less than #fe within the last #dh months2 7#b7 the number of properties in which the most recent ,,reac-inspected score represented a decline relative to the previous ,,reac score2 7#c7 a list of the #aj metropolitan statistical areas with the lowest average ,,reac-inspected scores for all inspected properties2 and 7#d7 a list of the #aj ,states with the lowest average ,,reac-inspected scores for all inspected properties4 7b7 ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare a report1 and post the report on the public website of the ,government ,accountability ,office1 regarding areas in which ,,reac inspections of all properties assisted1 insured1 or both1 under a program of the ,department should be reformed and improved4 #bea4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to direct a grantee to undertake specific changes to existing zoning laws as part of carrying out the final rule entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #dbbgb 7,july #af1 #bjae77 or the notice entitled ,affirmatively ,furthering ,fair ,housing ,assessment ,tool 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #egidi 7,september #bf1 #bjad774 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag4 ,,iii ,related agencies ,access board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,access ,board1 as authorized by section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 as amended1 #h1aij1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses4 ,federal maritime commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission1 as authorized by section #bja7;d7 of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf1 as amended 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #cjg71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b72 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb1 #bg1dij1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,national railroad passenger corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #bc1bgd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern the obtaining of such services within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions1 powers1 and duties of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern such selections1 appointments1 and employment within the ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjah1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a budget request for fiscal year #bjah in similar format and substance to those submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 ,national transportation safety board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for a ,,gs-#ae2 uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb71 #ajf1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj may be used for official reception and representation expenses4 ,the amounts made available to the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in this ,act include amounts necessary to make lease payments on an obligation incurred in fiscal year #bjja for a capital lease4 ,neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,payment to the neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,for payment to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for use in neighborhood reinvestment activities1 as authorized by the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-hajg71 #ace1jjj1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a multi-family rental housing program4 ,united states interagency council on homelessness ,operating expenses ,for necessary expenses 7including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness in carrying out the functions pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended1 #c1fjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacai7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjag in section #bji and inserting ,october #a1 #bjah and in section #bjd7;a7 by striking level ,v and inserting level ,,iv4 #cja4 ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness shall submit to ,congress a report that assesses how ,federal housing programs and ,federal health programs could better collaborate to reduce costs and improve health and housing outcomes1 in particular for-- 7#a7 chronically homeless individuals2 7#b7 homeless individuals with behavioral health conditions2 and 7#c7 homeless children1 including infants1 in families that-- 7,a7 receive housing assistance under programs administered by the ,federal ,government2 or 7,b7 could benefit from grant programs administered by the ,federal ,government4 ,surface transportation board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 including services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #cg1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #a1bej1jjj from fees established by the ,chairman of the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections and used for necessary and authorized expenses under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced by a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjag1 to result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at no more than #ce1gej1jjj4 ,,iv ,general provisions--this act #dja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #djb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #djc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through a procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #djd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in the ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice #iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #dje4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjag1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates1 reorganizes1 or restructures a branch1 division1 office1 bureau1 board1 commission1 agency1 administration1 or department different from the budget justifications submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations or the table accompanying the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 whichever is more detailed1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the report shall include-- 7,a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7,b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the budget appendix for the respective appropriation2 and 7,c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 #djf4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjag from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjag in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines under section #dje of this ,act4 #djg4 ,no funds in this ,act may be used to support any ,federal1 ,state1 or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain1 unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any use of funds for mass transit1 railroad1 airport1 seaport or highway projects1 as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public 7including energy-related1 communication-related1 water-related and wastewater-related infrastructure71 other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government1 and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfields as defined in the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownfields ,revitalization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-aah7 shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain4 #djh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #dji4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to pay the salary for any person filling a position1 other than a temporary position1 formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and has satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service1 and has within #ij days after his or her release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than #a year1 made application for restoration to his or her former position and has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position and has not been restored thereto4 #daj4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections #b through #d of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aicc 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje1 popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act74 #daa4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the ,buy ,american ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja-hcje74 #dab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb and #cja-aj4abc of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dac4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier permit under sections #dacja through #dacje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or exemption application under section #djaji of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement where such approval would contravene ,united ,states law or ,article #ag bis of the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict or otherwise preclude the ,secretary of ,transportation from granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent with the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement and ,united ,states law4 #dad4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees of a single agency or department of the ,united ,states ,government1 who are stationed in the ,united ,states1 at any single international conference unless the relevant ,secretary reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days in advance that such attendance is important to the national interest3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section the term international conference shall mean a conference occurring outside of the ,united ,states attended by representatives of the ,united ,states ,government and of foreign governments1 international organizations1 or nongovernmental organizations4 #dae4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or practice complaints filed with the ,board in an amount in excess of the amount authorized for district court civil suit filing fees under section #aiad of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #daf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 or any other ,federal agency under this ,act to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum--,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 #dag4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to deny an ,inspector ,general funded under this ,act timely access to any records1 documents1 or other materials available to the department or agency over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 or to prevent or impede that ,inspector ,general's access to such records1 documents1 or other materials1 under any provision of law1 except a provision of law that expressly refers to the ,inspector ,general and expressly limits the ,inspector ,general's right of access4 7b7 ,a department or agency covered by this section shall provide its ,inspector ,general with access to all such records1 documents1 and other materials in a timely manner4 7c7 ,each ,inspector ,general shall ensure compliance with statutory limitations on disclosure relevant to the information provided by the establishment over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7d7 ,each ,inspector ,general covered by this section shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #e calendar days any failures to comply with this requirement4 ,this ,act may be cited as the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag4 ,b ,military ,construction1 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for military construction1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,department of defense ,military construction1 army ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 military installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,army as currently authorized by law1 including personnel in the ,army ,corps of ,engineers and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation1 and for construction and operation of facilities in support of the functions of the ,commander in ,chief1 #ecb1cei1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 navy and marine corps ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 naval installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps as currently authorized by law1 including personnel in the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation1 #a1jhg1egb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 air force ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 military installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,air ,force as currently authorized by law1 #a1egi1gih1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 defense-,wide 7including transfer of funds7 ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 installations1 facilities1 and real property for activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as currently authorized by law1 #b1jch1ihj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts of this appropriation as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense may be transferred to such appropriations of the ,department of ,defense available for military construction or family housing as the ,secretary may designate1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation or fund to which transferred4 ,military construction1 army national guard ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,army ,national ,guard1 and contributions therefor1 as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #bcb1icj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 air national guard ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,air ,national ,guard1 and contributions therefor1 as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #adc1ieg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 army reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,army ,reserve as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #fh1bcj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 navy reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the reserve components of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #ch1eig1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,military construction1 air force reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,air ,force ,reserve as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #ahh1iej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,north atlantic treaty organization security investment program ,for the ,united ,states share of the cost of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program for the acquisition and construction of military facilities and installations 7including international military headquarters7 and for related expenses for the collective defense of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,area as authorized by section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #agg1icb1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,department of defense base closure account ,for deposit into the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account1 established by section #bijf7;a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note71 #bje1bcg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 army ,for expenses of family housing for the ,army for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #cbe1iie1jjj4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 navy and marine corps ,for expenses of family housing for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #cjj1iae1jjj4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 air force ,for expenses of family housing for the ,air ,force for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #bgd1dbi1jjj4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 defense-,wide ,for expenses of family housing for the activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments7 for operation and maintenance1 leasing1 and minor construction1 as authorized by law1 #ei1aeg1jjj4 ,department of defense family housing improvement fund ,for the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund1 #c1beh1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for family housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to section #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 providing alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing and supporting facilities4 ,family housing construction1 army ,for expenses of family housing for the ,army for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #bjj1gce1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,family housing construction1 navy and marine corps ,for expenses of family housing for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #id1jaa1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,family housing construction1 air force ,for expenses of family housing for the ,air ,force for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #fa1ceb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,administrative provisions #aja4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be expended for payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction1 where cost estimates exceed #be1jjj1 to be performed within the ,united ,states1 except ,alaska1 without the specific approval in writing of the ,secretary of ,defense setting forth the reasons therefor4 #ajb4 ,funds made available in this title for construction shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles4 #ajc4 ,funds made available in this title for construction may be used for advances to the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 for the construction of access roads as authorized by section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 when projects authorized therein are certified as important to the national defense by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #ajd4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to begin construction of new bases in the ,united ,states for which specific appropriations have not been made4 #aje4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be used for purchase of land or land easements in excess of #ajj percent of the value as determined by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers or the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command1 except3 7#a7 where there is a determination of value by a ,federal court2 7#b7 purchases negotiated by the ,attorney ,general or the designee of the ,attorney ,general2 7#c7 where the estimated value is less than #be1jjj2 or 7#d7 as otherwise determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be in the public interest4 #ajf4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be used to3 7#a7 acquire land2 7#b7 provide for site preparation2 or 7#c7 install utilities for any family housing1 except housing for which funds have been made available in annual ,acts making appropriations for military construction4 #ajg4 ,none of the funds made available in this title for minor construction may be used to transfer or relocate any activity from one base or installation to another1 without prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #ajh4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used for the procurement of steel for any construction project or activity for which ,american steel producers1 fabricators1 and manufacturers have been denied the opportunity to compete for such steel procurement4 #aji4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for military construction or family housing during the current fiscal year may be used to pay real property taxes in any foreign nation4 #aaj4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to initiate a new installation overseas without prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be obligated for architect and engineer contracts estimated by the ,government to exceed #ejj1jjj for projects to be accomplished in ,japan1 in any ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country1 or in countries bordering the ,arabian ,gulf1 unless such contracts are awarded to ,united ,states firms or ,united ,states firms in joint venture with host nation firms4 #aab4 ,none of the funds made available in this title for military construction in the ,united ,states territories and possessions in the ,pacific and on ,kwajalein ,atoll1 or in countries bordering the ,arabian ,gulf1 may be used to award any contract estimated by the ,government to exceed #a1jjj1jjj to a foreign contractor3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not be applicable to contract awards for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a ,united ,states contractor exceeds the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater than #bj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall not apply to contract awards for military construction on ,kwajalein ,atoll for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid is submitted by a ,marshallese contractor4 #aac4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall inform the appropriate committees of both ,houses of ,congress1 including the ,committees on ,appropriations1 of plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving ,united ,states personnel #cj days prior to its occurring1 if amounts expended for construction1 either temporary or permanent1 are anticipated to exceed #ajj1jjj4 #aad4 ,funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for construction in prior years shall be available for construction authorized for each such military department by the authorizations enacted into law during the current session of ,congress4 #aae4 ,for military construction or family housing projects that are being completed with funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation1 expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the cost of associated supervision1 inspection1 overhead1 engineering and design on those projects and on subsequent claims1 if any4 #aaf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds made available to a military department or defense agency for the construction of military projects may be obligated for a military construction project or contract1 or for any portion of such a project or contract1 at any time before the end of the fourth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which funds for such project were made available1 if the funds obligated for such project3 7#a7 are obligated from funds available for military construction projects2 and 7#b7 do not exceed the amount appropriated for such project1 plus any amount by which the cost of such project is increased pursuant to law4 7including transfer of funds7 #aag4 ,subject to #cj days prior notification1 or #ad days for a notification provided in an electronic medium pursuant to sections #dhj and #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 such additional amounts as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense may be transferred to3 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund from amounts appropriated for construction in ,family ,housing accounts1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the ,fund2 or 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense ,military ,unaccompanied ,housing ,improvement ,fund from amounts appropriated for construction of military unaccompanied housing in ,military ,construction accounts1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations made available to the ,funds shall be available to cover the costs1 as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 of direct loans or loan guarantees issued by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to the provisions of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pertaining to alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and supporting facilities4 7including transfer of funds7 #aah4 ,in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense1 amounts may be transferred from the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account to the fund established by section #ajac7;d7 of the ,demonstration ,cities and ,metropolitan ,development ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgd7 to pay for expenses associated with the ,homeowners ,assistance ,program incurred under #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgd7;a77#a77;,a74 ,any amounts transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the fund to which transferred4 #aai4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this title for operation and maintenance of family housing shall be the exclusive source of funds for repair and maintenance of all family housing units1 including general or flag officer quarters3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ce1jjj per unit may be spent annually for the maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters without #cj days prior notification1 or #ad days for a notification provided in an electronic medium pursuant to sections #dhj and #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 except that an after-the-fact notification shall be submitted if the limitation is exceeded solely due to costs associated with environmental remediation that could not be reasonably anticipated at the time of the budget submission3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 is to report annually to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress all operation and maintenance expenditures for each individual general or flag officer quarters for the prior fiscal year4 #abj4 ,amounts contained in the ,ford ,island ,improvement ,account established by subsection 7h7 of section #bhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are appropriated and shall be available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection 7i77#a7 of such section or until transferred pursuant to subsection 7i77#c7 of such section4 7including transfer of funds7 #aba4 ,during the #e-year period after appropriations available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense for military construction and family housing operation and maintenance and construction have expired for obligation1 upon a determination that such appropriations will not be necessary for the liquidation of obligations or for making authorized adjustments to such appropriations for obligations incurred during the period of availability of such appropriations1 unobligated balances of such appropriations may be transferred into the appropriation ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations1 ,construction1 ,defense1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and for the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred4 #abb4 ,amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in an account funded under the headings in this title may be transferred among projects and activities within the account in accordance with the reprogramming guidelines for military construction and family housing construction contained in ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation #gjjj4ad-,r1 ,volume #c1 ,chapter #g1 of ,february #bjji1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abc4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be obligated or expended for planning and design and construction of projects at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 #abd4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees means the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abe4 ,for an additional amount for the accounts and in the amounts specified1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,military ,construction1 ,army1 #dj1ejj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 #adc1jjj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 #aie1dfe1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide1 #fd1cfd1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,army ,national ,guard1 #af1ejj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,national ,guard1 #aa1jjj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 ,family ,housing ,construction1 ,army1 #ad1djj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may only be obligated to carry out construction projects identified in the respective military department's unfunded priority list for fiscal year #bjag submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds are subject to authorization prior to obligation and expenditure of funds to carry out construction3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 or their designee1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds provided under this section4 7rescissions of funds7 #abf4 ,of the unobligated balances available to the ,department of ,defense from prior appropriation ,acts1 the following funds are hereby rescinded from the following accounts in the amounts specified3 ,military ,construction1 ,army1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 #bb1cdj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide1 #acb1bhc1jjj2 and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program1 #ae1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism or as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended4 #abg4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used to consolidate or relocate any element of a ,united ,states ,air ,force ,rapid ,engineer ,deployable ,heavy ,operational ,repair ,squadron ,engineer 7,,red ,,horse7 outside of the ,united ,states until the ,secretary of the ,air ,force 7#a7 completes an analysis and comparison of the cost and infrastructure investment required to consolidate or relocate a ,,red ,,horse squadron outside of the ,united ,states versus within the ,united ,states2 7#b7 provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress 7the ,committees7 a report detailing the findings of the cost analysis2 and 7#c7 certifies in writing to the ,committees that the preferred site for the consolidation or relocation yields the greatest savings for the ,air ,force3 ,provided1 ,that the term ,united ,states in this section does not include any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #abh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to carry out the closure or transfer of the ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #abi4 7a7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating the extent to which the ,department of ,defense has developed a comprehensive force structure plan1 including military construction requirements1 to meet emerging security threats in ,europe4 7b7 ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the extent to which the ,department of ,defense has-- 7#a7 identified the near-term and long-term ,united ,states military force requirements in ,europe in support of the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative2 7#b7 evaluated the posture1 force structure1 and military construction options for meeting projected force requirements2 7#c7 evaluated the long-term costs associated with the posture1 force structure1 and military construction requirements2 and 7#d7 developed a ,future ,years ,defense ,program for force structure costs associated with the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative4 7c7 ,the report shall also include any other matters related to security threats in ,europe that the ,comptroller ,general determines are appropriate1 and recommendations as warranted for improvements to the ,department's planning and analysis methodology4 #acj4 7a7 ,of the amounts appropriated by section #acb of the ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7division ,j of ,public ,law #aad-ac2 #abi ,stat4 #bfhc71 #cj1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #abc of this title1 for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,military ,construction1 ,army in this title1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 is provided for advances to the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 for construction of access roads as authorized by section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,this section shall become effective immediately upon enactment of this ,act4 #aca4 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the age and condition of the aircraft maintenance hangars of the ,army's ,combat ,aviation ,brigade2 7#b7 an identification of the most deficient such hangers2 7#c7 a plan to modernize or replace such hangars2 and 7#d7 a description of the resources required to modernize or replace such hangers4 #acb4 ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study and submit to ,congress a report on the use of defense access road funding to build alternate routes for military equipment traveling to missile launch facilities1 taking into consideration the location of local populations1 security risks1 safety1 and impacts of weather4 ,,ii ,department of veterans affairs ,veterans benefits administration ,compensation and pensions 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the payment of compensation benefits to or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for disability examinations as authorized by section #ajg and chapters #aa1 #ac1 #ah1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 pension benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chapters #ae1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and burial benefits1 the ,reinstated ,entitlement ,program for ,survivors1 emergency and other officers' retirement pay1 adjusted-service credits and certificates1 payment of premiums due on commercial life insurance policies guaranteed under the provisions of title ,,iv of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #eda et seq47 and for other benefits as authorized by sections #ajg1 #acab1 #aigg1 and #bajf1 and chapters #bc1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ij1aai1ddi1jjj1 to remain available until expended and to become available on ,october #a1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ag1bbd1jjj of the amount made available for fiscal year #bjah under this heading shall be reimbursed to ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 and ,information ,technology ,systems for necessary expenses in implementing the provisions of chapters #ea1 #ec1 and #ee of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 the funding source for which is specifically provided as the ,compensation and ,pensions appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that such sums as may be earned on an actual qualifying patient basis1 shall be reimbursed to ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund to augment the funding of individual medical facilities for nursing home care provided to pensioners as authorized4 ,readjustment benefits ,for the payment of readjustment and rehabilitation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chapters #ba1 #cj1 #ca1 #cc1 #cd1 #ce1 #cf1 #ci1 #da1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ac1gjh1fdh1jjj1 to remain available until expended and to become available on ,october #a1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that expenses for rehabilitation program services and assistance which the ,secretary is authorized to provide under subsection 7a7 of section #cajd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 other than under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#aa7 of that subsection1 shall be charged to this account4 ,veterans insurance and indemnities ,for military and naval insurance1 national service life insurance1 servicemen's indemnities1 service-disabled veterans insurance1 and veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by chapters #ai and #ba1 title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #abd1ejd1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ajg1hii1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjag4 ,veterans housing benefit program fund ,for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program1 as authorized by subchapters ,i through ,,iii of chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that1 during fiscal year #bjag1 within the resources available1 not to exceed #ejj1jjj in gross obligations for direct loans are authorized for specially adapted housing loans4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #aih1hef1jjj4 ,vocational rehabilitation loans program account ,for the cost of direct loans1 #cf1jjj1 as authorized by chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #b1eag1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct loan program1 #chi1jjj1 which may be paid to the appropriation for ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration4 ,native american veteran housing loan program account ,for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program authorized by subchapter ,v of chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #a1afc1jjj4 ,general operating expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles1 reimbursement of the ,general ,services ,administration for security guard services1 and reimbursement of the ,department of ,defense for the cost of overseas employee mail1 #b1hef1afj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that expenses for services and assistance authorized under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#aa7 of section #cajd7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines are necessary to enable entitled veterans3 7#a7 to the maximum extent feasible1 to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment2 or 7#b7 to achieve maximum independence in daily living1 shall be charged to this account3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available under this heading1 not to exceed #e percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,veterans health administration ,medical services ,for necessary expenses for furnishing1 as authorized by law1 inpatient and outpatient care and treatment to beneficiaries of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and veterans described in section #agje7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including care and treatment in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the ,department1 and including medical supplies and equipment1 bioengineering services1 food services1 and salaries and expenses of healthcare employees hired under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 aid to ,state homes as authorized by section #agda of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 assistance and support services for caregivers as authorized by section #agbj;,g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 loan repayments authorized by section #fjd of the ,caregivers and ,veterans ,omnibus ,health ,services ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-afc2 #abd ,stat4 #aagd2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #gfha note71 and hospital care and medical services authorized by section #aghg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 #a1jgh1iic1jjj1 which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that became available on ,october #a1 #bjaf2 and1 in addition1 #dd1hhf1eed1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 under this heading1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a priority for the provision of medical treatment for veterans who have service-connected disabilities1 lower income1 or have special needs3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall give priority funding for the provision of basic medical benefits to veterans in enrollment priority groups #a through #f3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may authorize the dispensing of prescription drugs from ,veterans ,health ,administration facilities to enrolled veterans with privately written prescriptions based on requirements established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the implementation of the program described in the previous proviso shall incur no additional cost to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that sufficient amounts appropriated under this heading for medical supplies and equipment are available for the acquisition of prosthetics designed specifically for female veterans3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide access to therapeutic listening devices to veterans struggling with mental health related problems1 substance abuse1 or traumatic brain injury4 ,medical community care ,for necessary expenses for furnishing health care to individuals pursuant to chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 at non-,department facilities1 #g1bdf1aha1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 of which #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 and1 in addition1 #i1dji1aah1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,medical support and compliance ,for necessary expenses in the administration of the medical1 hospital1 nursing home1 domiciliary1 construction1 supply1 and research activities1 as authorized by law2 administrative expenses in support of capital policy activities2 and administrative and legal expenses of the ,department for collecting and recovering amounts owed the ,department as authorized under chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,federal ,medical ,care ,recovery ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea et seq471 #f1fed1dhj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 under this heading1 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,medical facilities ,for necessary expenses for the maintenance and operation of hospitals1 nursing homes1 domiciliary facilities1 and other necessary facilities of the ,veterans ,health ,administration2 for administrative expenses in support of planning1 design1 project management1 real property acquisition and disposition1 construction1 and renovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department2 for oversight1 engineering1 and architectural activities not charged to project costs2 for repairing1 altering1 improving1 or providing facilities in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the ,department1 not otherwise provided for1 either by contract or by the hire of temporary employees and purchase of materials2 for leases of facilities2 and for laundry services2 #die1ajj1jjj1 which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that became available on ,october #a1 #bjaf2 and1 in addition1 #e1dcd1hhj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 under this heading1 #bej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,medical and prosthetic research ,for necessary expenses in carrying out programs of medical and prosthetic research and development as authorized by chapter #gc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fge1cff1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that sufficient amounts appropriated under this heading are available for prosthetic research specifically for female veterans1 and for toxic exposure research4 ,national cemetery administration ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration for operations and maintenance1 not otherwise provided for1 including uniforms or allowances therefor2 cemeterial expenses as authorized by law2 purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial operations2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and repair1 alteration or improvement of facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration1 #bhf1aic1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,departmental administration ,general administration 7,including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 not otherwise provided for1 including administrative expenses in support of ,department-wide capital planning1 management and policy activities1 uniforms1 or allowances therefor2 not to exceed #be1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and reimbursement of the ,general ,services ,administration for security guard services1 #dag1iei1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading may be transferred to ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration4 ,board of ,veterans ,appeals ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals1 #aef1jif1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that up to #b1ejj1jjj may be available to facilitate the furnishing of legal and other assistance1 without charge1 to veterans and other individuals who are unable to afford the cost of legal representation in connection with a decision by the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals under chapter #ga of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 in accordance with the process and reporting procedures set forth in ,public ,law #ajb-bbi under the heading ,salaries and ,expenses under the heading ,court of ,veterans ,appeals3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a certification that there is a substantial unmet need for pro bono representation before the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals prior to expending funds for this purpose4 ,information technology systems 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for information technology systems and telecommunications support1 including developmental information systems and operational information systems2 for pay and associated costs2 and for the capital asset acquisition of information technology systems1 including management and related contractual costs of said acquisitions1 including contractual costs associated with operations authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #d1bgh1bei1jjj1 plus reimbursements3 ,provided1 ,that #a1bgb1edh1jjj shall be for pay and associated costs1 of which not to exceed #cg1ajj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1ecd1ddb1jjj shall be for operations and maintenance1 of which not to exceed #ahj1bjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that #dga1bfi1jjj shall be for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement may not be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a certification of the amounts1 in parts or in full1 to be obligated and expended for each development project3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for salaries and expenses1 operations and maintenance1 and information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement may be transferred among the three subaccounts after the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the ,information ,technology ,systems account for development1 modernization1 and enhancement may be transferred among projects or to newly defined projects3 ,provided further1 ,that no project may be increased or decreased by more than #a1jjj1jjj of cost prior to submitting a request to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress to make the transfer and an approval is issued1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed3 ,provided further1 ,that funds under this heading may be used by the ,interagency ,program ,office through the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to define data standards1 code sets1 and value sets used to enable interoperability3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 #cjj1jjj shall be available to carry out a matching program with the ,department of ,education to identify veterans who are unemployable due to a service-connected disability and who are also borrowers of ,federal student loans in order to streamline and expedite the process through which such veterans may discharge their ,federal student loans4 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement for ,vist,a ,evolution or any successor program1 not more than #be percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs3 7#a7 ,certifies in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress that the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs has met the requirements contained in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff7 which require that electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs have reached interoperability1 comply with national standards and architectural requirements identified by the ,do,d_/,,va ,interagency ,program ,office in collaboration with the ,office of ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology2 7#b7 submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the ,vist,a ,evolution ,business ,case and supporting documents regarding continuation of ,vist,a ,evolution or alternatives to ,vist,a ,evolution1 including an analysis of necessary or desired capabilities1 technical and security requirements1 the plan for modernizing the platform framework1 and all associated costs2 7#c7 submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 and such ,committees approve1 the following3 a report that describes a strategic plan for ,vist,a ,evolution1 or any successor program1 and the associated implementation plan including metrics and timelines2 a master schedule and lifecycle cost estimate for ,vist,a ,evolution or any successor2 and an implementation plan for the transition from the ,project ,management ,accountability ,system to a new project delivery framework1 the ,veteran-focused ,integration ,process1 that includes the methodology by which projects will be tracked1 progress measured1 and deliverables evaluated2 7#d7 submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report outlining the strategic plan to reach interoperability with private sector healthcare providers1 the timeline for reaching meaningful use as defined by the ,office of ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology for each data domain covered under the ,vist,a ,evolution program1 and the extent to which the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs leverages the ,state ,health ,information ,exchanges to share health data with private sector providers2 and 7#e7 submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 and such ,committees approve1 the following3 a report that describes the extent to which ,vist,a ,evolution1 or any successor program1 maximizes the use of commercially available software used by ,do,d and the private sector1 requires an open architecture that leverages best practices and rapidly adapts to technologies produced by the private sector1 enhances full interoperability between the ,,va and ,do,d and between ,,va and the private sector1 and ensures the security of personally identifiable information of veterans and beneficiaries3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement1 shall be for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified under this heading in the report accompanying this ,act4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 to include information technology1 in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 #afj1ajf1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,construction1 major projects ,for constructing1 altering1 extending1 and improving any of the facilities1 including parking projects1 under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 or for any of the purposes set forth in sections #caf1 #bdjd1 #bdjf and chapter #ha of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 not otherwise provided for1 including planning1 architectural and engineering services1 construction management services1 maintenance or guarantee period services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the project1 services of claims analysts1 offsite utility and storm drainage system construction costs1 and site acquisition1 where the estimated cost of a project is more than the amount set forth in section #hajd7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or where funds for a project were made available in a previous major project appropriation1 #ebh1aaj1jjj1 of which #ddh1aaj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and of which #hj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that except for advance planning activities1 including needs assessments which may or may not lead to capital investments1 and other capital asset management related activities1 including portfolio development and management activities1 and investment strategy studies funded through the advance planning fund and the planning and design activities funded through the design fund1 including needs assessments which may or may not lead to capital investments1 and salaries and associated costs of the resident engineers who oversee those capital investments funded through this account and contracting officers who manage specific major construction projects1 and funds provided for the purchase1 security1 and maintenance of land for the ,national ,cemetery ,administration through the land acquisition line item1 none of the funds made available under this heading shall be used for any project that has not been notified to ,congress through the budgetary process or that has not been approved by the ,congress through statute1 joint resolution1 or in the explanatory statement accompanying such ,act and presented to the ,president at the time of enrollment3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for fiscal year #bjag1 for each approved project shall be obligated3 7#a7 by the awarding of a construction documents contract by ,september #cj1 #bjag2 and 7#b7 by the awarding of a construction contract by ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall promptly submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a written report on any approved major construction project for which obligations are not incurred within the time limitations established above3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the amount made available under this heading1 #bbb1fbj1jjj for ,veterans ,health ,administration major construction projects shall not be available until the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs-- 7#a7 enters into an agreement with an appropriate non-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,federal entity to serve as the design and_/or construction agent for any ,veterans ,health ,administration major construction project with a ,total ,estimated ,cost of #ajj1jjj1jjj or above by providing full project management services1 including management of the project design1 acquisition1 construction1 and contract changes1 consistent with section #ejb of ,public ,law #aad-eh2 and 7#b7 certifies in writing that such an agreement is executed and intended to minimize or prevent subsequent major construction project cost overruns and provides a copy of the agreement entered into and any required supplementary information to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,construction1 minor projects ,for constructing1 altering1 extending1 and improving any of the facilities1 including parking projects1 under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including planning and assessments of needs which may lead to capital investments1 architectural and engineering services1 maintenance or guarantee period services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the project1 services of claims analysts1 offsite utility and storm drainage system construction costs1 and site acquisition1 or for any of the purposes set forth in sections #caf1 #bdjd1 #bdjf and chapter #ha of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 not otherwise provided for1 where the estimated cost of a project is equal to or less than the amount set forth in section #hajd7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cgb1jfi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 along with unobligated balances of previous ,construction1 ,minor ,projects appropriations which are hereby made available for any project where the estimated cost is equal to or less than the amount set forth in such section3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall be for3 7#a7 repairs to any of the nonmedical facilities under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department which are necessary because of loss or damage caused by any natural disaster or catastrophe2 and 7#b7 temporary measures necessary to prevent or to minimize further loss by such causes4 ,grants for construction of state extended care facilities ,for grants to assist ,states to acquire or construct ,state nursing home and domiciliary facilities and to remodel1 modify1 or alter existing hospital1 nursing home1 and domiciliary facilities in ,state homes1 for furnishing care to veterans as authorized by sections #haca through #hacg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,grants for construction of veterans cemeteries ,for grants to assist ,states and tribal organizations in establishing1 expanding1 or improving veterans cemeteries as authorized by section #bdjh of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions 7including transfer of funds7 #bja4 ,any appropriation for fiscal year #bjag for ,compensation and ,pensions1 ,readjustment ,benefits1 and ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities may be transferred as necessary to any other of the mentioned appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that1 before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and such ,committees issue an approval1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed4 7including transfer of funds7 #bjb4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjag1 in this or any other ,act1 under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities accounts may be transferred among the accounts3 ,provided1 ,that any transfers between the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,support and ,compliance accounts of #a percent or less of the total amount appropriated to the account in this or any other ,act may take place subject to notification from the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the amount and purpose of the transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfers between the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,support and ,compliance accounts in excess of #a percent1 or exceeding the cumulative #a percent for the fiscal year1 may take place only after the ,secretary requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfers to or from the ,medical ,facilities account may take place only after the ,secretary requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued4 #bjc4 ,appropriations available in this title for salaries and expenses shall be available for services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 lease of a facility or land or both2 and uniforms or allowances therefore1 as authorized by sections #eija through #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjd4 ,no appropriations in this title 7except the appropriations for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects7 shall be available for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home4 #bje4 ,no appropriations in this title shall be available for hospitalization or examination of any persons 7except beneficiaries entitled to such hospitalization or examination under the laws providing such benefits to veterans1 and persons receiving such treatment under sections #gija through #gijd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq4771 unless reimbursement of the cost of such hospitalization or examination is made to the ,medical ,services account at such rates as may be fixed by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 #bjf4 ,appropriations available in this title for ,compensation and ,pensions1 ,readjustment ,benefits1 and ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities shall be available for payment of prior year accrued obligations required to be recorded by law against the corresponding prior year accounts within the last quarter of fiscal year #bjaf4 #bjg4 ,appropriations available in this title shall be available to pay prior year obligations of corresponding prior year appropriations accounts resulting from sections #ccbh7;a71 #cccd1 and #cgab7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that if such obligations are from trust fund accounts they shall be payable only from ,compensation and ,pensions4 7including transfer of funds7 #bjh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall1 from the ,national ,service ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aibj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,veterans' ,special ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aibc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,united ,states ,government ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aiee of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 reimburse the ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration and ,information ,technology ,systems accounts for the cost of administration of the insurance programs financed through those accounts3 ,provided1 ,that reimbursement shall be made only from the surplus earnings accumulated in such an insurance program during fiscal year #bjag that are available for dividends in that program after claims have been paid and actuarially determined reserves have been set aside3 ,provided further1 ,that if the cost of administration of such an insurance program exceeds the amount of surplus earnings accumulated in that program1 reimbursement shall be made only to the extent of such surplus earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine the cost of administration for fiscal year #bjag which is properly allocable to the provision of each such insurance program and to the provision of any total disability income insurance included in that insurance program4 #bji4 ,amounts deducted from enhanced-use lease proceeds to reimburse an account for expenses incurred by that account during a prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use lease services1 may be obligated during the fiscal year in which the proceeds are received4 7including transfer of funds7 #baj4 ,funds available in this title or funds for salaries and other administrative expenses shall also be available to reimburse the ,office of ,resolution ,management of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication under section #cai of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for all services provided at rates which will recover actual costs but not to exceed #dg1ffh1jjj for the ,office of ,resolution ,management and #c1ecb1jjj for the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication3 ,provided1 ,that payments may be made in advance for services to be furnished based on estimated costs3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts received shall be credited to the ,general ,administration and ,information ,technology ,systems accounts for use by the office that provided the service4 #baa4 ,none of the funds in this or any other ,act may be used to close ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7,,va7 hospitals1 domiciliaries1 or clinics1 conduct an environmental assessment1 or to diminish healthcare services at existing ,veterans ,health ,administration medical facilities located in ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network #bc as part of a planned realignment of ,,va services until the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report including the following elements3 7#a7 a national realignment strategy that includes a detailed description of realignment plans within each ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network 7,,visn71 including an updated ,long ,range ,capital ,plan to implement realignment requirements2 7#b7 an explanation of the process by which those plans were developed and coordinated within each ,,visn2 7#c7 a cost vs4 benefit analysis of each planned realignment1 including the cost of replacing ,veterans ,health ,administration services with contract care or other outsourced services2 7#d7 an analysis of how any such planned realignment of services will impact access to care for veterans living in rural or highly rural areas1 including travel distances and transportation costs to access a ,,va medical facility and availability of local specialty and primary care2 7#e7 an inventory of ,,va buildings with historic designation and the methodology used to determine the buildings' condition and utilization2 7#f7 a description of how any realignment will be consistent with requirements under the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act2 and 7#g7 consideration given for reuse of historic buildings within newly identified realignment requirements3 ,provided1 ,that1 this provision shall not apply to capital projects in ,,visn #bc1 or any other ,,visn1 which have been authorized or approved by ,congress4 #bab4 ,no funds of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs shall be available for hospital care1 nursing home care1 or medical services provided to any person under chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a non-service-connected disability described in section #agbi7;a77#b7 of such title1 unless that person has disclosed to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in such form as the ,secretary may require1 current1 accurate third-party reimbursement information for purposes of section #agbi of such title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may recover1 in the same manner as any other debt due the ,united ,states1 the reasonable charges for such care or services from any person who does not make such disclosure as required3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts so recovered for care or services provided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by the ,secretary during the fiscal year in which amounts are received4 7including transfer of funds7 #bac4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 proceeds or revenues derived from enhanced-use leasing activities 7including disposal7 may be deposited into the ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects accounts and be used for construction 7including site acquisition and disposition71 alterations1 and improvements of any medical facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such sums as realized are in addition to the amount provided for in ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects4 #bad4 ,amounts made available under ,medical ,services are available-- 7#a7 for furnishing recreational facilities1 supplies1 and equipment 7including rehabilitative equipment for veterans entitled to a prosthetic appliance under chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 which may include recreational sports equipment that provides an adaption or accommodation for the veteran1 regardless of whether such equipment is intentionally designed to be adaptive equipment1 such as hand cycles1 recumbent bicycles1 medically adapted upright bicycles1 and upright bicycles72 and 7#b7 for funeral expenses1 burial expenses1 and other expenses incidental to funerals and burials for beneficiaries receiving care in the ,department4 7including transfer of funds7 #bae4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund pursuant to section #agbi;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be transferred to the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,community ,care accounts1 to remain available until expended for the purposes of these accounts4 #baf4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may enter into agreements with ,federally ,qualified ,health ,centers in the ,state of ,alaska and ,indian tribes and tribal organizations which are party to the ,alaska ,native ,health ,compact with the ,indian ,health ,service1 to provide healthcare1 including behavioral health and dental care1 to veterans in rural ,alaska4 ,the ,secretary shall require participating veterans and facilities to comply with all appropriate rules and regulations1 as established by the ,secretary4 ,the term rural ,alaska shall mean those lands which are not within the boundaries of the municipality of ,anchorage or the ,fairbanks ,north ,star ,borough4 7including transfer of funds7 #bag4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,capital ,asset ,fund pursuant to section #haah of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be transferred to the ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects accounts1 to remain available until expended for the purposes of these accounts4 7rescission of funds7 #bah4 ,of the amounts appropriated in title ,,ii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aad-aac under the heading ,medical ,services which become available on ,october #a1 #bjaf1 #g1bdf1aha1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #bai4 ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal quarter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report on the financial status of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the preceding quarter3 ,provided1 ,that1 at a minimum1 the report shall include the direction contained in the explanatory statement described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf ,public ,law #aad-aac in title ,,ii of ,division ,j of the consolidated ,act in the paragraph entitled ,quarterly ,report1 under the heading ,general ,administration4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbj4 ,amounts made available under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,general ,administration1 and ,national ,cemetery ,administration accounts for fiscal year #bjag may be transferred to or from the ,information ,technology ,systems account3 ,provided1 ,that such transfers may not result in a more than #aj percent aggregate increase in the total amount made available by this ,act for the ,information ,technology ,systems account3 ,provided further1 ,that1 before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued4 #bba4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs may be used in a manner that is inconsistent with3 7#a7 section #hdb of the ,transportation1 ,treasury1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,judiciary1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-aae2 #aai ,stat4 #bejf72 or 7#b7 section #haaj7;a77#e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbb4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjag for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 and ,information ,technology ,systems1 up to #bgd1gca1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 may be transferred to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega7 and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj73 ,provided1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bbc of title ,,ii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aad-aac is repealed4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbc4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs which become available on ,october #a1 #bjag1 for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities1 up to #bhj1hjb1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 may be transferred to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega7 and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj73 ,provided1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbd4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund pursuant to section #agbi;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for healthcare provided at facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj7 shall also be available3 7#a7 for transfer to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega72 and 7#b7 for operations of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 7including transfer of funds7 #bbe4 ,of the amounts available in this title for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities1 a minimum of #ae1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund1 as authorized by section #haaa7;d7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to remain available until expended1 for any purpose authorized by section #haaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbf4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 in this or any other ,act1 may be used to replace the current system by which the ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment4 #bbg4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of all bid savings in a major construction project that total at least #e1jjj1jjj1 or #e percent of the programmed amount of the project1 whichever is less3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall occur within #ad days of a contract identifying the programmed amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress #ad days prior to the obligation of such bid savings and shall describe the anticipated use of such savings4 #bbh4 ,none of the funds made available for ,construction1 ,major ,projects may be used for a project in excess of the scope specified for that project in the original justification data provided to the ,congress as part of the request for appropriations unless the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs receives approval from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bbi4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a quarterly report that contains the following information from each ,veterans ,benefits ,administration ,regional ,office3 7#a7 the average time to complete a disability compensation claim2 7#b7 the number of claims pending more than #abe days1 disaggregated by initial and supplemental claims2 7#c7 error rates2 7#d7 the number of claims personnel2 7#e7 any corrective action taken within the quarter to address poor performance2 7#f7 training programs undertaken2 7#g7 the number and results of ,quality ,review ,team audits2 7#h7 the number of claims completed by each ,regional ,office based on the ,regional ,office being the station of jurisdiction2 and 7#i7 the number of claims completed by each ,regional ,office based on the ,regional ,office being the station of origin3 ,provided1 ,that each quarterly report shall be submitted no later than #cj days after the end of the respective quarter4 #bcj4 ,of the funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjag for ,medical ,support and ,compliance a maximum of #dj1jjj1jjj may be obligated from the ,medical ,support and ,compliance account for the ,vist,a ,evolution and electronic health record interoperability projects3 ,provided1 ,that funds in addition to these amounts may be obligated for the ,vist,a ,evolution and electronic health record interoperability projects upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bca4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide written notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress #ae days prior to organizational changes which result in the transfer of #be or more full-time equivalents from one organizational unit of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to another4 7including transfer of funds7 #bcb4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjag1 under the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals and the ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration accounts may be transferred between such accounts3 ,provided1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and receive approval of that request4 7rescission of funds7 #bcc4 ,of the unobligated balances available within the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund1 #eb1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #bcd4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may not reprogram funds among major construction projects or programs if such instance of reprogramming will exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 unless such reprogramming is approved by the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bce4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or prior appropriations ,acts or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs may be used to transfer any amounts from the ,filipino ,veterans ,equity ,compensation ,fund to any other account within the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 #bcf4 ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #djc7;a7 of the ,veterans' ,mental ,health and ,other ,care ,improvements ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-chg2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,duration ,a veteran may receive health services under this section during the period beginning on the date specified in paragraph 7#b7 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjah4 4 #bcg4 7a7 ,section #agbb;,a7a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to opioid antagonists furnished under this chapter to a veteran who is at high risk for overdose of a specific medication or substance in order to reverse the effect of such an overdose4 4 7b7 ,section #agaj7;g77#c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking with respect to home health services and inserting with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,home health services 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,education on the use of opioid antagonists to reverse the effects of overdoses of specific medications or substances4 4 #bch4 ,section #cab of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection7c77#a7 by striking the phrase that makes a recommendation or otherwise suggests corrective action14 #bci4 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs is authorized to administer financial assistance grants and enter into cooperative agreements with organizations1 utilizing a competitive selection process1 to train and employ homeless and at-risk veterans in natural resource conservation management4 #bdj4 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,medicine for an assessment on research relating to the descendants of individuals with toxic exposure and to evaluate the feasibility of a research entity or entities to conduct research relating to health conditions of descendants of veterans with toxic exposure while serving in the ,armed ,forces4 #bda4 ,of the funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for each of fiscal year #bjag and fiscal year #bjah for ,medical ,services1 #c1jjj1jjj in each year for carrying out and expanding to each medical center of the ,department the child care program authorized by section #bje of ,public ,law #aaa-afc1 notwithstanding subsection 7e7 of such section4 #bdb4 ,section #egja7l7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking may and inserting shall4 #bdc4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall1 as part of the hiring process for each health care provider considered for a position at the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 require from the medical board of each ,state in which the health care provider holds or has held a medical license-- 7#a7 information on any violation of the requirements of the medical license of the health care provider2 and 7#b7 information on whether the health care provider has entered into any settlement agreement for a disciplinary charge relating to the practice of medicine by the health care provider4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 #bdd4 7a7 ,notwithstanding section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall1 with respect to each health care provider of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs that has violated a requirement of their medical license1 provide to the medical board of each ,state in which the health care provider is licensed or practices all relevant information contained in the ,state ,licensing ,board ,reporting ,file or any successor file of the ,department with respect to such violation4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall provide the information required in subsection 7a7 to a medical board described in such subsection notwithstanding that such board may not have formally requested such information from the ,department4 7including transfer of funds7 #bde4 ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs that such action is necessary for providing health care1 benefits and other services1 the ,secretary may transfer amounts made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjag by this ,act between any discretionary appropriations accounts for fiscal year #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that amounts so transferred shall be merged with the account to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount that the ,secretary may transfer under this section may not exceed two percent of the total discretionary appropriations made available to the ,department for fiscal year #bjag by this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that a transfer of funds between the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities accounts shall not be counted toward the two percent limitation in the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided by this section may be exercised only to support activities in an appropriations account that have a higher priority than those undertaken in the appropriations account from which budget authority is transferred1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfer authority may not be used to provide budget authority for an activity that the ,secretary lacks the authority to carry out3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law3 ,provided further1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and receive approval of that request4 ,,va ,patient ,protection ,act of #bjaf #bdf4 7a7 ,procedure and administration 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter3 ,,ii ,whistleblower complaints #gca4 ,whistleblower complaint defined ,in this subchapter1 the term whistleblower complaint means a complaint by an employee of the ,department disclosing1 or assisting another employee to disclose1 a potential violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation1 or gross mismanagement1 gross waste of funds1 abuse of authority1 or substantial and specific danger to public health and safety4 #gcb4 ,treatment of whistleblower complaints 7a7 ,filing 7#a7 ,in addition to any other method established by law in which an employee may file a whistleblower complaint1 an employee of the ,department may file a whistleblower complaint in accordance with subsection 7g7 with a supervisor of the employee4 7#b7 ,except as provided by subsection 7d77#a71 in making a whistleblower complaint under paragraph 7#a71 an employee shall file the initial complaint with the immediate supervisor of the employee4 7b7 ,notification 7#a7 7,a7 ,not later than four business days after the date on which a supervisor receives a whistleblower complaint by an employee under this section1 the supervisor shall notify1 in writing1 the employee of whether the supervisor determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the complaint discloses a violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation1 or gross mismanagement1 gross waste of funds1 abuse of authority1 or substantial and specific danger to public health and safety4 7,b7 ,the supervisor shall retain written documentation regarding the whistleblower complaint and shall submit to the next-level supervisor and the central whistleblower office described in subsection 7h7 a written report on the complaint4 7#b7 7,a7 ,on a monthly basis1 the supervisor shall submit to the appropriate director or other official who is superior to the supervisor a written report that includes the number of whistleblower complaints received by the supervisor under this section during the month covered by the report1 the disposition of such complaints1 and any actions taken because of such complaints pursuant to subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,in the case in which such a director or official carries out this paragraph1 the director or official shall submit such monthly report to the supervisor of the director or official and to the central whistleblower office described in subsection 7h74 7c7 ,positive determination ,if a supervisor makes a positive determination under subsection 7b77#a7 regarding a whistleblower complaint of an employee1 the supervisor shall include in the notification to the employee under such subsection the specific actions that the supervisor will take to address the complaint4 7d7 ,filing complaint with next-,level supervisors 7#a7 ,if any circumstance described in paragraph 7#c7 is met1 an employee may file a whistleblower complaint in accordance with subsection 7g7 with the next-level supervisor who shall treat such complaint in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,an employee may file a whistleblower complaint with the ,secretary if the employee has filed the whistleblower complaint to each level of supervisors between the employee and the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a circumstance described in this paragraph is any of the following circumstances3 7,a7 ,a supervisor does not make a timely determination under subsection 7b77#a7 regarding a whistleblower complaint4 7,b7 ,the employee who made a whistleblower complaint determines that the supervisor did not adequately address the complaint pursuant to subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,the immediate supervisor of the employee is the basis of the whistleblower complaint4 7e7 ,transfer of employee who files whistleblower complaint ,if a supervisor makes a positive determination under subsection 7b77#a7 regarding a whistleblower complaint filed by an employee1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 inform the employee of the ability to volunteer for a transfer in accordance with section #cceb of title #e2 and 7#b7 give preference to the employee for such a transfer in accordance with such section4 7f7 ,prohibition on exemption ,the ,secretary may not exempt any employee of the ,department from being covered by this section4 7g7 ,whistleblower complaint form 7#a7 ,a whistleblower complaint filed by an employee under subsection 7a7 or 7d7 shall consist of the form described in paragraph 7#b7 and any supporting materials or documentation the employee determines necessary4 7#b7 ,the form described in this paragraph is a form developed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,special ,counsel1 that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of the purpose of the whistleblower complaint form4 7,b7 ,instructions for filing a whistleblower complaint as described in this section4 7,c7 ,an explanation that filing a whistleblower complaint under this section does not preclude the employee from any other method established by law in which an employee may file a whistleblower complaint4 7,d7 ,a statement directing the employee to information accessible on the ,internet website of the ,department as described in section #gce7;d74 7,e7 ,fields for the employee to provide-- 7i7 the date that the form is submitted2 7ii7 the name of the employee2 7iii7 the contact information of the employee2 7iv7 a summary of the whistleblower complaint 7including the option to append supporting documents pursuant to paragraph 7#a772 and 7v7 proposed solutions to the complaint4 7,f7 ,any other information or fields that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,special ,counsel1 shall develop the form described in paragraph 7#b7 by not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this section4 7h7 ,central whistleblower office 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the central whistleblower office-- 7,a7 is not an element of the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 7,b7 is not headed by an official who reports to the ,general ,counsel2 7,c7 does not provide1 or receive from1 the ,general ,counsel any information regarding a whistleblower complaint except pursuant to an action regarding the complaint before an administrative body or court2 and 7,d7 does not provide advice to the ,general ,counsel4 7#b7 ,the central whistleblower office shall be responsible for investigating all whistleblower complaints of the ,department1 regardless of whether such complaints are made by or against an employee who is not a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the central whistleblower office maintains a toll-free hotline to anonymously receive whistleblower complaints4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the central whistleblower office has such staff and resources as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out the functions of the central whistleblower office4 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term central whistleblower office means the ,office of ,accountability ,review or a successor office that is established or designated by the ,secretary to investigate whistleblower complaints filed under this section or any other method established by law4 #gcc4 ,adverse actions against supervisory employees who commit prohibited personnel actions relating to whistleblower complaints 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall carry out the following adverse actions against supervisory employees 7as defined in section #gajc7;a7 of title #e7 whom the ,secretary1 an administrative judge1 the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board1 the ,office of ,special ,counsel1 an adjudicating body provided under a union contract1 a ,federal judge1 or the ,inspector ,general of the ,department determines committed a prohibited personnel action described in subsection 7c73 7,a7 ,with respect to the first offense1 an adverse action that is not less than a #ab-;day suspension and not more than removal4 7,b7 ,with respect to the second offense1 removal4 7#b7 7,a7 ,an employee against whom an adverse action under paragraph 7#a7 is proposed is entitled to written notice4 7,b7 7i7 ,an employee who is notified under subparagraph 7,a7 of being the subject of a proposed adverse action under paragraph 7#a7 is entitled to #ad days following such notification to answer and furnish evidence in support of the answer4 7ii7 ,if the employee does not furnish any such evidence as described in clause 7i7 or if the ,secretary determines that such evidence is not sufficient to reverse the determination to propose the adverse action1 the ,secretary shall carry out the adverse action following such #ad-;day period4 7,c7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #geac of title #e1 subsection 7c7 of such section1 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #gedc of such title1 and subsection 7c7 of such section shall not apply with respect to an adverse action carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,limitation on other adverse actions ,with respect to a prohibited personnel action described in subsection 7c71 if the ,secretary carries out an adverse action against a supervisory employee1 the ,secretary may carry out an additional adverse action under this section based on the same prohibited personnel action if the total severity of the adverse actions do not exceed the level specified in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,prohibited personnel action described ,a prohibited personnel action described in this subsection is any of the following actions3 7#a7 ,taking or failing to take a personnel action in violation of section #bcjb of title #e against an employee relating to the employee-- 7,a7 filing a whistleblower complaint in accordance with section #gcb of this title2 7,b7 filing a whistleblower complaint with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department1 the ,special ,counsel1 or ,congress2 7,c7 providing information or participating as a witness in an investigation of a whistleblower complaint in accordance with section #gcb or with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department1 the ,special ,counsel1 or ,congress2 7,d7 participating in an audit or investigation by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 refusing to perform an action that is unlawful or prohibited by the ,department2 or 7,f7 engaging in communications that are related to the duties of the position or are otherwise protected4 7#b7 ,preventing or restricting an employee from making an action described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,conducting a negative peer review or opening a retaliatory investigation because of an activity of an employee that is protected by section #bcjb of title #e4 7#d7 ,requesting a contractor to carry out an action that is prohibited by section #dgje7;b7 or section #dgab7;a77#a7 of title #da1 as the case may be4 #gcd4 ,evaluation criteria of supervisors and treatment of bonuses 7a7 ,evaluation criteria 7#a7 ,in evaluating the performance of supervisors of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall include the criteria described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,the criteria described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,whether the supervisor treats whistleblower complaints in accordance with section #gcb of this title4 7,b7 ,whether the appropriate deciding official1 performance review board1 or performance review committee determines that the supervisor was found to have committed a prohibited personnel action described in section #gcc7;b7 of this title by an administrative judge1 the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board1 the ,office of ,special ,counsel1 an adjudicating body provided under a union contract1 a ,federal judge1 or1 in the case of a settlement of a whistleblower complaint 7regardless of whether any fault was assigned under such settlement71 the ,secretary4 7b7 ,bonuses 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may not pay to a supervisor described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 an award or bonus under this title or title #e1 including under chapter #de or #ec of such title1 during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the determination was made under such subsection4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall issue an order directing a supervisor described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 to repay the amount of any award or bonus paid under this title or title #e1 including under chapter #de or #ec of such title1 if-- 7,a7 such award or bonus was paid for performance during a period in which the supervisor committed a prohibited personnel action as determined pursuant to such subsection 7a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 the ,secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary to carry out this section2 and 7,c7 the supervisor is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing before making such repayment4 #gce4 ,training regarding whistleblower complaints 7a7 ,training ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,whistleblower ,protection ,ombudsman designated under section #c7;d77#a77;,c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 shall provide to each employee of the ,department training regarding whistleblower complaints1 including-- 7#a7 an explanation of each method established by law in which an employee may file a whistleblower complaint2 7#b7 an explanation of prohibited personnel actions described by section #gcc7;c7 of this title2 7#c7 with respect to supervisors1 how to treat whistleblower complaints in accordance with section #gcb of this title2 7#d7 the right of the employee to petition ,congress regarding a whistleblower complaint in accordance with section #gbaa of title #e2 7#e7 an explanation that the employee may not be prosecuted or reprised against for disclosing information to ,congress1 the ,inspector ,general1 or another investigatory agency in instances where such disclosure is permitted by law1 including under sections #egja1 #egje1 and #ggcb of this title1 under section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act71 under chapter #ic of title #ah1 and pursuant to regulations promulgated under section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia72 7#f7 an explanation of the language that is required to be included in all nondisclosure policies1 forms1 and agreements pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a7 of the ,whistleblower ,protection ,enhancement ,act of #bjab 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 and 7#g7 the right of contractors to be protected from reprisal for the disclosure of certain information under section #dgje or #dgab of title #da4 7b7 ,manner training is provided ,the ,secretary shall ensure that training provided under subsection 7a7 is provided in person4 7c7 ,certification ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary shall provide training on merit system protection in a manner that the ,special ,counsel certifies as being satisfactory4 7d7 ,publication 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall publish on the ,internet website of the ,department1 and display prominently at each facility of the ,department1 the rights of an employee to file a whistleblower complaint1 including the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall publish on the ,internet website of the ,department1 the whistleblower complaint form described in section #gcb7;g77#b74 #gcf4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,annual reports ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 with respect to whistleblower complaints filed under section #gcb of this title during the year covered by the report-- 7,a7 the number of such complaints filed2 7,b7 the disposition of such complaints2 and 7,c7 the ways in which the ,secretary addressed such complaints in which a positive determination was made by a supervisor under subsection 7b77#a7 of such section2 7#b7 the number of whistleblower complaints filed during the year covered by the report that are not included under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 the method in which such complaints were filed2 7,b7 the disposition of such complaints2 and 7,c7 the ways in which the ,secretary addressed such complaints2 and 7#c7 with respect to disclosures made by a contractor under section #dgje or #dgab of title #da-- 7,a7 the number of complaints relating to such disclosures that were investigated by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs during the year covered by the report2 7,b7 the disposition of such complaints2 and 7,c7 the ways in which the ,secretary addressed such complaints4 7b7 ,notice of ,office of ,special ,counsel determinations ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives from the ,special ,counsel information relating to a whistleblower complaint pursuant to section #abac of title #e1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of such information1 including the determination made by the ,special ,counsel4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7#b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7,a7 ,conforming amendment ,such chapter is further amended by inserting before section #gja the following3 ,i ,general employee matters 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended-- 7i7 by inserting before the item relating to section #gja the following new item3 ,subchapter ,i--,general employee matters 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new items3 ,subchapter ,,ii--,whistleblower complaints #gca4 ,whistleblower complaint defined4 #gcb4 ,treatment of whistleblower complaints4 #gcc4 ,adverse actions against supervisory employees who commit prohibited personnel actions relating to whistleblower complaints4 #gcd4 ,evaluation criteria of supervisors and treatment of bonuses4 #gce4 ,training regarding whistleblower complaints4 #gcf4 ,reports to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,treatment of congressional testimony by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs employees as official duty 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as designated by section #b7;a77#b77;,a71 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gae4 ,congressional testimony by employees3 treatment as official duty 7a7 ,congressional testimony ,an employee of the ,department is performing official duty during the period with respect to which the employee is testifying in an official capacity in front of either chamber of ,congress1 a committee of either chamber of ,congress1 or a joint or select committee of ,congress4 7b7 ,travel ,expenses ,the ,secretary shall provide travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 to any employee of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs performing official duty described under subsection 7a74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter1 as amended by section #b7;a77#b77;,b71 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gac the following new item3 #gae4 ,congressional testimony by employees3 treatment as official duty4 4 #bdg4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the ,medical ,services account1 for fiscal year #bjag1 not less than #ah1jjj1jjj1 and for fiscal year #bjah1 not less than #gj1jjj1jjj1 shall be used for the provision of fertility treatment and counseling1 including treatment using assisted reproductive technology1 to veterans and their spouses if the veteran has a service-connected condition that results in the veteran being unable to procreate without the use of such fertility treatment4 7b7 ,in this section1 the term service-connected condition means a condition that was incurred or aggravated in line of duty in the active military1 naval1 or air service 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 #bdh4 ,none of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by title ,,ii may be used to carry out the ,home ,marketing ,incentive ,program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or to carry out the ,appraisal ,value ,offer ,program of the ,department with respect to an employee of the ,department in a senior executive position 7as defined in section #gac7;g7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may waive this prohibition with respect to the use of the ,home ,marketing ,incentive ,program and ,appraisal ,value ,offer ,program to recruit for a position for which recruitment or retention of qualified personnel is likely to be difficult in the absence of the use of these incentives3 ,provided further1 ,that within #ae days of a determination by the ,secretary to waive this prohibition1 the ,secretary shall submit written notification thereof to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress containing the reasons and identifying the position title for which the waiver has been issued4 #bdi4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in this ,act may be used in a manner that would-- 7#a7 interfere with the ability of a veteran to participate in a medicinal marijuana program approved by a ,state2 7#b7 deny any services from the ,department to a veteran who is participating in such a program2 or 7#c7 limit or interfere with the ability of a health care provider of the ,department to make appropriate recommendations1 fill out forms1 or take steps to comply with such a program4 #bej4 7a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of verifying that an individual performed service under honorable conditions that satisfies the requirements of a coastwise merchant seaman who is recognized pursuant to section #dja of the ,,gi ,bill ,improvement ,act of #aigg 7,public ,law #ie-bjb2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf note7 as having performed active duty service for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall accept the following3 7#a7 ,in the case of an individual who served on a coastwise merchant vessel seeking such recognition for whom no applicable ,coast ,guard shipping or discharge form1 ship logbook1 merchant mariner's document or ,z-card1 or other official employment record is available1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide such recognition on the basis of applicable ,social ,security ,administration records submitted for or by the individual1 together with validated testimony given by the individual or the primary next of kin of the individual that the individual performed such service during the period beginning on ,december #g1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf4 7#b7 ,in the case of an individual who served on a coastwise merchant vessel seeking such recognition for whom the applicable ,coast ,guard shipping or discharge form1 ship logbook1 merchant mariner's document or ,z-card1 or other official employment record has been destroyed or otherwise become unavailable by reason of any action committed by a person responsible for the control and maintenance of such form1 logbook1 or record1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall accept other official documentation demonstrating that the individual performed such service during period beginning on ,december #g1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf4 7#c7 ,for the purpose of determining whether to recognize service allegedly performed during the period beginning on ,december #g1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf1 the ,secretary shall recognize masters of seagoing vessels or other officers in command of similarly organized groups as agents of the ,united ,states who were authorized to document any individual for purposes of hiring the individual to perform service in the merchant marine or discharging an individual from such service4 7b7 ,treatment of other documentation ,other documentation accepted by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 shall satisfy all requirements for eligibility of service during the period beginning on ,december #g1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf4 7c7 ,benefits allowed 7#a7 ,medals1 ribbons1 and decorations ,an individual whose service is recognized as active duty pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be awarded an appropriate medal1 ribbon1 or other military decoration based on such service4 7#b7 ,status of veteran ,an individual whose service is recognized as active duty pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled by reason of such recognized service to any benefit that is not described in this subsection4 #bea4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that the ,readjustment ,counseling ,service of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs coordinates directly with the ,office of ,rural ,health of the ,department on efforts to expand the capacity of ,vet ,centers 7as defined in section #agab;,a7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 in order to ensure that the readjustment and psychological counseling needs of veterans in rural and highly rural communities are met4 7b7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the number of ,vet ,centers 7as so defined7 operated by the ,department and a strategic plan to increase the capacity of such ,vet ,centers to address unmet readjustment and psychological counseling needs of veterans in rural and highly rural communities4 ,monthly assistance allowance for disabled veterans competing on ,olympic teams #beb4 ,section #cbb7;d77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking allowance to a veteran and inserting the following3 8allowance to-- 7,a7 a veteran 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as #cj percent or greater by the ,department who is selected by the ,united ,states ,olympic ,committee for the ,united ,states ,olympic ,team for any month in which the veteran is competing in any event sanctioned by the ,national ,governing ,bodies of the ,united ,states ,olympic ,sports4 4 ,coverage under ,department of ,veterans ,affairs beneficiary travel program of travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation #bec4 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #aaa7;b77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,a veteran with vision impairment1 a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder1 or a veteran with double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a special disabilities rehabilitation program of the ,department 7including programs provided by spinal cord injury centers1 blind rehabilitation centers1 and prosthetics rehabilitation centers7 if such care is provided-- 7i7 on an in-patient basis2 or 7ii7 during a period in which the ,secretary provides the veteran with temporary lodging at a facility of the ,department to make such care more accessible to the veteran4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the beneficiary travel program under section #aaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the cost of the program4 7#b7 ,the number of veterans served by the program4 7#c7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,inspection of kitchens and food service areas at medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs #bed4 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide for the conduct of inspections of kitchens and food service areas at each medical facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to ensure that the same standards for kitchens and food service areas at hospitals in the private sector are being met at kitchens and food service areas at medical facilities of the ,department4 7b7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations under which the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations conducts the inspections required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,alternate organization ,if the ,secretary is unable to enter into an agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 with the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations on terms acceptable to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into such an agreement with another appropriate organization that-- 7,a7 is not part of the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 operates as a not-for-profit entity2 and 7,c7 has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations4 7c7 ,remediation plan 7#a7 ,initial failure ,if a kitchen or food service area of a medical facility of the ,department is determined pursuant to an inspection conducted under subsection 7a7 not to meet the standards for kitchens and food service areas in hospitals in the private sector1 that medical facility fails the inspection and the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 implement a remediation plan for that medical facility within #dh hours2 and 7,b7 ,conduct a second inspection under subsection 7a7 at that medical facility within #g days of the failed inspection4 7#b7 ,second failure ,if a medical facility of the ,department fails the second inspection conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall close the kitchen or food service area at that medical facility that did not meet the standards for kitchens and food service areas in hospitals in the private sector until remediation is completed and all kitchens and food service areas at that medical facility meet such standards4 7#c7 ,provision of food ,if a kitchen or food service area is closed at a medical facility of the ,department pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network in which the medical facility is located shall enter into a contract with a vendor approved by the ,general ,services ,administration to provide food at the medical facility4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,quarterly ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,director of each ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network shall submit to ,congress a report on inspections conducted under this section during that quarter at medical facilities of the ,department under the jurisdiction of that ,director4 7#b7 ,subsequent period ,a ,director of a ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network may submit to ,congress the report described in paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than semiannually if the ,director does not report any failed inspections for the one-year period preceding the submittal of the report4 ,inspection of mold issues at medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs #bee4 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide for the inspection of mold issues at medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations under which the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations conducts the inspections required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,alternate organization ,if the ,secretary is unable to enter into an agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 with the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations on terms acceptable to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into such an agreement with another appropriate organization that-- 7,a7 is not part of the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 operates as a not-for-profit entity2 and 7,c7 has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,hospital ,organizations4 7c7 ,remediation plan ,if a medical facility of the ,department is determined pursuant to an inspection conducted under subsection 7a7 to have a mold issue1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 implement a remediation plan for that medical facility within #dh hours2 and 7#b7 ,conduct a second inspection under subsection 7a7 at that medical facility within #ij days of the initial inspection4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,quarterly ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,director of each ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network shall submit to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and ,congress a report on inspections conducted under this section during that quarter at medical facilities of the ,department under the jurisdiction of that ,director4 7#b7 ,subsequent period ,a ,director of a ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network may submit to ,congress the report described in paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than semiannually if the ,director does not report any mold issues for the one-year period preceding the submittal of the report4 ,coverage under ,department of ,veterans ,affairs beneficiary travel program of travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation #bef4 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaa7;b77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,a veteran with vision impairment1 a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder1 or a veteran with double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a special disabilities rehabilitation program of the ,department 7including programs provided by spinal cord injury centers1 blind rehabilitation centers1 and prosthetics rehabilitation centers7 if such care is provided-- 7i7 on an in-patient basis2 or 7ii7 during a period in which the ,secretary provides the veteran with temporary lodging at a facility of the ,department to make such care more accessible to the veteran4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the beneficiary travel program under section #aaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the cost of the program4 7#b7 ,the number of veterans served by the program4 7#c7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,extension of requirement for report on capacity of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to provide for specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled veterans #beg4 ,section #agjf7;b77#e77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking through #bjjh4 #beh4 ,from the amount made available in this title under the heading ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 up to #ah1jjj1jjj shall be made available for ,directors of ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,networks to contract with appropriate non-,department of ,veterans ,affairs entities to assess1 evaluate1 and improve the health care delivery by and business operations of medical centers of the ,department under the jurisdiction of each such ,director4 #bei4 7a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall begin an assessment of whether the hiring of marriage and family therapists trained at ,commission on ,accreditation for ,marriage and ,family ,therapy ,education accredited institutions is adversely impacting the ability of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to hire marriage and family therapists4 7b7 ,the assessment should also include what steps the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs is taking to increase hiring of marriage and family therapists4 7c7 ,not later than one year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit the report to the ,house and ,senate ,veterans ,affairs ,committees4 #bfj4 ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7#a7 provide for the conduct by the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of an inspection or audit of the use of ,federal award ,,gu#aajc in the amount of #c1bfe1dhg that was awarded in #bjac to renovate a veteran's cemetery in ,guam under the ,veterans ,cemetery ,grants ,program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including-- 7,a7 an itemized accounting of the use of such award2 or 7,b7 if no such itemized accounting is possible1 an explanation of why any amounts in connection with such award are unaccounted for2 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results on the inspection or audit conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 publish the results on the inspection or audit conducted under paragraph 7#a7 on a publicly available ,internet website of the ,department4 #bfa4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this title to ensure that the ratio of veterans to full-time employment equivalents within any program of rehabilitation conducted under chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 does not exceed #abe veterans to one full-time employment equivalent4 7b7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the programs of rehabilitation conducted under chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the veteran-to-staff ratio for each such program2 and 7#b7 recommendations for such action as the ,secretary considers necessary to reduce the veteran-to-staff ratio for each such program4 #bfb4 ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to ,congress a plan on modernizing the system of the ,veterans ,health ,administration for processing claims by non-,department of ,veterans ,affairs health care providers for reimbursement for health care provided to veterans under the laws administered by the ,secretary4 ,authorization of certain major medical facility projects of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs #bfc4 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf1 which was passed by the ,senate on ,november #aj1 #bjae1 without a single vote cast against the bill1 and the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf include the following amounts to be appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 7,a7 #ce1jjj1jjj to make seismic corrections to ,building #bjh at the ,west ,los ,angeles ,medical ,center of the ,department in ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 which1 according to the ,department1 is a building that is designated as having an exceptionally high risk of sustaining substantial damage or collapsing during an earthquake4 7,b7 #aeh1jjj1jjj to provide for the construction of a new research building1 site work1 and demolition at the ,san ,francisco ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center4 7,c7 #afa1jjj1jjj to replace ,building #acc with a new community living center at the ,long ,beach ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 which1 according to the ,department1 is a building that is designated as having an extremely high risk of sustaining major damage during an earthquake4 7,d7 #dfh1hjj1jjj for construction projects that are critical to the ,department for ensuring health care access and safety at medical facilities in ,louisville1 ,kentucky1 ,jefferson ,barracks in ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri1 ,perry ,point1 ,maryland1 ,american ,lake1 ,washington1 ,alameda1 ,california1 and ,livermore1 ,california4 7#b7 ,the ,department is unable to obligate or expend the amounts described in paragraph 7#a71 other than for construction design1 because the ,department lacks an explicit authorization by an ,act of ,congress pursuant to section #hajd7;a77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the major medical facility projects described in such paragraph4 7#c7 ,among the major medical facility projects described in paragraph 7#a71 three are critical seismic safety projects in ,california4 7#d7 ,every day that the critical seismic safety projects described in paragraph 7#c7 are delayed increases the risk of a life-threatening building failure in the case of a major seismic event4 7#e7 ,according to the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey-- 7,a7 ,california has more than a #ii percent chance of experiencing an earthquake of magnitude #f4g or greater in the next #cj years2 7,b7 even earthquakes of less severity than magnitude #f4g can cause life threatening damage to seismically unsafe buildings2 and 7,c7 in ,california1 earthquakes of magnitude #f4j or greater occur on average once every #a4b years4 7#f7 ,on ,january #bj1 #bjaf1 the ,senate passed this legislation by unanimous consent as ,s4 #bdbb1 #aadth ,congress4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects1 with each project to be carried out in an amount not to exceed the amount specified for that project3 7#a7 ,seismic corrections to buildings1 including retrofitting and replacement of high-risk buildings1 in ,san ,francisco1 ,california1 in an amount not to exceed #ahj1dhj1jjj4 7#b7 ,seismic corrections to facilities1 including facilities to support homeless veterans1 at the medical center in ,west ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 in an amount not to exceed #aje1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in ,long ,beach1 ,california1 in an amount not to exceed #bhg1ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,construction of an outpatient clinic1 administrative space1 cemetery1 and columbarium in ,alameda1 ,california1 in an amount not to exceed #hg1ccb1jjj4 7#e7 ,realignment of medical facilities in ,livermore1 ,california1 in an amount not to exceed #aid1dcj1jjj4 7#f7 ,construction of a medical center in ,louisville1 ,kentucky1 in an amount not to exceed #aej1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,construction of a replacement community living center in ,perry ,point1 ,maryland1 in an amount not to exceed #ib1gjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,seismic corrections and other renovations to several buildings and construction of a specialty care building in ,american ,lake1 ,washington1 in an amount not to exceed #af1bfj1jjj4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations for construction ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjaf or the year in which funds are appropriated for the ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 account1 #a1aac1hjb1jjj for the projects authorized in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,limitation ,the projects authorized in subsection 7b7 may only be carried out using-- 7#a7 funds appropriated for fiscal year #bjaf pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7c72 7#b7 funds available for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 for a fiscal year before fiscal year #bjaf that remain available for obligation2 7#c7 funds available for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjaf that remain available for obligation2 7#d7 funds appropriated for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 for fiscal year #bjaf for a category of activity not specific to a project2 7#e7 funds appropriated for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 for a fiscal year before fiscal year #bjaf for a category of activity not specific to a project2 and 7#f7 funds appropriated for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjaf for a category of activity not specific to a project4 #bfd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to deny an ,inspector ,general funded under this ,act timely access to any records1 documents1 or other materials available to the department or agency over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 or to prevent or impede that ,inspector ,general's access to such records1 documents1 or other materials1 under any provision of law1 except a provision of law that expressly refers to the ,inspector ,general and expressly limits the ,inspector ,general's right of access4 7b7 ,a department or agency covered by this section shall provide its ,inspector ,general with access to all such records1 documents1 and other materials in a timely manner4 7c7 ,each ,inspector ,general shall ensure compliance with statutory limitations on disclosure relevant to the information provided by the establishment over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7d7 ,each ,inspector ,general covered by this section shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #e calendar days any failures to comply with this requirement4 #bfe4 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains an update on the progress of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in completing the ,rural ,veterans ,burial ,initiative and the expected timeline for completion of such initiative4 #bff4 ,of the funds made available in this title for fiscal year #bjag for medical support and compliance1 not less than #ba1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to hire ,medical ,center ,directors and employees for other management and clinical positions that are critical to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in order to fill vacancies in such positions4 #bfg4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this title may be used by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to enter into an agreement related to resolving a dispute or claim with an individual that would restrict in any way the individual from speaking to members of ,congress or their staff on any topic not otherwise prohibited from disclosure by ,federal law4 ,prevention of certain health care providers from providing non-,department health care services to veterans #bfh4 7a7 ,in general ,one year after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall deny or revoke the eligibility of a health care provider to provide non-,department health care services to veterans if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the health care provider was removed from employment with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs due to conduct that violated a policy of the ,department relating to the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care2 7#b7 the health care provider violated the requirements of a medical license of the health care provider2 7#c7 the health care provider had a ,department credential revoked and the ,secretary determines that the grounds for such revocation impacts the ability of the health care provider to deliver safe and appropriate care2 or 7#d7 the health care provider violated a law for which a term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed4 7b7 ,permissive action ,one year after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may deny1 revoke1 or suspend the eligibility of a health care provider to provide non-,department health care services if the ,secretary has reasonable belief that such action is necessary to immediately protect the health1 safety1 or welfare of veterans and-- 7#a7 the health care provider is under investigation by the medical licensing board of a ,state in which the health care provider is licensed or practices2 7#b7 the health care provider has entered into a settlement agreement for a disciplinary charge relating to the practice of medicine by the health care provider2 or 7#c7 the ,secretary otherwise determines that such action is appropriate under the circumstances4 7c7 ,suspension ,the ,secretary shall suspend the eligibility of a health care provider to provide non-,department health care services to veterans if the health care provider is suspended from serving as a health care provider of the ,department4 7d7 ,initial review ,the ,secretary shall review the ,department employment status and history of each health care provider providing non-,department health care services to determine instances of circumstances described in paragraphs 7a7 through 7c7 and shall take action as appropriate to each circumstance as described in paragraphs 7a7 through 7c74 7e7 ,report required ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation by the ,secretary of this section1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the aggregate number of health care providers denied or suspended under this section from participation in providing non-,department health care services4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of any impact on access to care for patients or staffing shortages in programs of the ,department providing non-,department health care services4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the coordination of the ,department with the medical licensing boards of ,states in implementing this section1 the amount of involvement of such boards in such implementation1 and efforts by the ,department to address any concerns raised by such boards with respect to such implementation4 7#d7 ,such recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate regarding harmonizing eligibility criteria between health care providers of the ,department and health care providers eligible to provide non-,department health care services4 7f7 ,non-,department health care services defined ,in this section1 the term non-,department health care services means-- 7#a7 services provided under subchapter ,i of chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 at non-,department facilities 7as defined in section #agja of such title72 7#b7 services provided under section #aja of the ,veterans ,access1 ,choice1 and ,accountability ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note72 7#c7 services purchased through the ,medical ,community ,care account of the ,department2 or 7#d7 services purchased with amounts deposited in the ,veterans ,choice ,fund under section #hjb of the ,veterans ,access1 ,choice1 and ,accountability ,act of #bjad4 ,,iii ,related agencies ,american battle monuments commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 of the ,american ,battle ,monuments ,commission1 including the acquisition of land or interest in land in foreign countries2 purchases and repair of uniforms for caretakers of national cemeteries and monuments outside of the ,united ,states and its territories and possessions2 rent of office and garage space in foreign countries2 purchase 7one-for-one replacement basis only7 and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 not to exceed #g1ejj for official reception and representation expenses2 and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries1 when required by law of such countries1 #ge1ajj1jjj to remain available until expended4 ,foreign currency fluctuations account ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 of the ,american ,battle ,monuments ,commission1 such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended1 for purposes authorized by section #baji of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,united states court of appeals for veterans claims ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the operation of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims as authorized by sections #gbea through #gbih of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cj1ide1ajj3 ,provided1 ,that #b1ejj1jjj shall be available for the purpose of providing financial assistance as described1 and in accordance with the process and reporting procedures set forth under this heading in ,public ,law #ajb-bbi4 ,department of defense--,civil ,cemeterial expenses1 ,army ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for maintenance1 operation1 and improvement of ,arlington ,national ,cemetery and ,soldiers' and ,airmen's ,home ,national ,cemetery1 including the purchase or lease of passenger motor vehicles for replacement on a one-for-one basis only1 and not to exceed #a1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #gj1hjj1jjj of which not to exceed #bh1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,in addition1 such sums as may be necessary for parking maintenance1 repairs and replacement1 to be derived from the ,lease of ,department of ,defense ,real ,property for ,defense ,agencies account4 ,armed forces retirement home ,trust fund ,for expenses necessary for the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home to operate and maintain the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,gulfport1 ,mississippi1 to be paid from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #fd1cjj1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for construction and renovation of the physical plants at the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,gulfport1 ,mississippi3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #bb1jjj1jjj shall be paid from the general fund of the ,treasury to the ,trust ,fund4 ,administrative ,provisions #cja4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,department of ,defense--,civil1 ,cemeterial ,expenses1 ,army1 may be provided to ,arlington ,county1 ,virginia1 for the relocation of the federally owned water main at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 making additional land available for ground burials4 #cjb4 ,amounts deposited into the special account established under #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dgbg are appropriated and shall be available until expended to support activities at the ,army ,national ,military ,cemeteries4 ,,iv ,,general ,,provisions #dja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #djb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for any program1 project1 or activity1 when it is made known to the ,federal entity or official to which the funds are made available that the program1 project1 or activity is not in compliance with any ,federal law relating to risk assessment1 the protection of private property rights1 or unfunded mandates4 #djc4 ,all departments and agencies funded under this ,act are encouraged1 within the limits of the existing statutory authorities and funding1 to expand their use of ,e-,commerce technologies and procedures in the conduct of their business practices and public service activities4 #djd4 ,unless stated otherwise1 all reports and notifications required by this ,act shall be submitted to the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #dje4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this or any other appropriations ,act4 #djf4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public ,web site of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,congress in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains confidential or proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 #djg4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #djh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by an agency of the executive branch to pay for first-class travel by an employee of the agency in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb through #cja-aj4abd of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dji4 7a7 ,in ,general ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense in this ,act may be used to construct1 renovate1 or expand any facility in the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions to house any individual detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any modification of facilities at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7c7 ,an individual described in this subsection is any individual who1 as of ,june #bd1 #bjji1 is located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and who-- 7#a7 is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 otherwise under detention at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,this ,act may be cited as the ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag4 ,v ,,zika ,,response ,,and ,,preparedness #a ,department of health and human services ,health resources and services administration ,,primary ,,health ,,care ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,primary ,health ,care1 #dj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to expand the delivery of primary health services authorized by section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service 7,,phs7 ,act in ,puerto ,rico and other territories3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,health ,,workforce ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,health ,workforce1 #f1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph may1 for purposes of providing primary health services in areas affected by ,zika virus or other vector-borne diseases1 be used to assign ,national ,health ,service ,corps 7,,nhsc7 members to ,puerto ,rico and other ,territories1 notwithstanding the assignment priorities and limitations in or under sections #ccc7;a77#a77;,d71 #ccc7;b71 or #ccc;,a7a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 and to make ,,nhsc ,loan ,repayment ,program awards under section #cch;,b of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of the previous proviso1 section #cca7;a77#c77;,d7 of the ,,phs ,act shall be applied as if the term primary health services included health services regarding pediatric subspecialists3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,maternal ,,and ,,child ,,health ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,maternal and ,child ,health1 #e1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph may be awarded for projects of regional and national significance in ,puerto ,rico and other ,territories authorized under section #eja of the ,social ,security ,act1 notwithstanding section #ejb of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,centers for disease control and prevention ,,cdc-,,wide ,,activities ,,and ,,program ,,support ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support1 #ddi1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally2 and to carry out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to domestic preparedness and global health3 ,provided1 ,that products purchased with these funds may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile under section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries3 ,provided further1 ,that the provisions in section #cag,s of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to the use of funds appropriated in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used for grants for the construction1 alteration1 or renovation of non-federally owned facilities to improve preparedness and response capability at the ,state and local level3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated in this paragraph1 #hh1jjj1jjj may be used to reimburse accounts administered by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention for obligations incurred for ,zika virus response prior to the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national institutes of health ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,allergy ,,and ,,infectious ,,diseases ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally1 including expenses related to carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of the secretary ,,public ,,health ,,and ,,social ,,services ,,emergency ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes1 domestically and internationally2 to develop necessary countermeasures and vaccines1 including the development and purchase of vaccines1 therapeutics1 diagnostics1 necessary medical supplies1 and administrative activities2 for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to domestic preparedness and global health2 and for additional payments for distribution as provided for under the ,social ,services ,block ,grant ,program3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used to procure security countermeasures 7as defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 as amended by this ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#g77;,c7 of subsection 7c7 of section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act1 but no other provisions of such section1 shall apply to such security countermeasures procured with funds appropriated in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that products purchased with funds appropriated in this paragraph may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile under section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that countermeasures related to the ,zika virus procured with funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be deemed to be security countermeasures as defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 and paragraph 7#g77;,c71 but no other provision1 of such section #cai;,f-#b7;c7 shall apply to procurements of such countermeasures3 ,provided further1 ,that #ge1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to ,social ,services ,block ,grant for health services1 notwithstanding section #bjje7;a77#d7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 in territories with active or local transmission cases of the ,zika virus1 as confirmed by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall distribute funds transferred to the ,social ,services ,block ,grant in this paragraph to such territories in accordance with objective criteria that are made available to the public3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general provisions--this chapter 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #eja4 ,for purposes of preventing1 preparing for1 and responding to ,zika virus1 other vector-borne diseases1 and related health outcomes domestically and internationally1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may use funds provided in this chapter to acquire1 lease1 construct1 alter1 renovate1 equip1 furnish1 or manage facilities outside of the ,united ,states1 as necessary to conduct such programs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 either directly for the use of the ,united ,states ,government or for the use1 pursuant to grants1 direct assistance1 or cooperative agreements1 of public or nonprofit private institutions or agencies in participating foreign countries4 #ejb4 ,funds appropriated by this chapter may be used by the heads of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,department of ,state1 and the ,agency for ,international ,development to appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccai of title #e of the ,united ,states ,code1 candidates needed for positions to perform critical work relating to ,zika response for which-- 7#a7 public notice has been given2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services has determined that such a public health threat exists4 #ejc4 ,funds appropriated in this chapter may be transferred to1 and merged with1 other appropriation accounts under the headings ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund1 ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 and ,national ,institutes of ,health for the purposes specified in this chapter following consultation with the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations shall be notified #aj days in advance of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that1 upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from an appropriation are not necessary1 such amounts may be transferred back to that appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this chapter may be transferred pursuant to the authority in section #bjf of division ,g of ,public ,law #aac-bce or section #bda7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act4 #ejd4 ,not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall provide a detailed spend plan of anticipated uses of funds made available in this chapter1 including estimated personnel and administrative costs1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that such plans shall be updated and submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate every #ij days until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and every #ahj days thereafter until all funds have been fully expended4 #b ,,department ,,of ,,state ,administration of foreign affairs ,,diplomatic ,,and ,,consular ,,programs ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 #ad1eid1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for necessary expenses to support response efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases3 ,provided1 ,that up to #d1jjj1jjj may be made available for medical evacuation costs of any other ,department or agency of the ,united ,states under ,chief of ,mission authority1 and may be transferred to any other appropriation of such ,department or agency for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,emergencies ,,in ,,the ,,diplomatic ,,and ,,consular ,,service ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 #d1jjj1jjj for necessary expenses to support response efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,repatriation ,,loans ,,program ,,account ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,repatriation ,loans ,program ,account for the cost of direct loans1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to support response efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds are available to subsidize an additional amount of gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #a1hhj1djf3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,united states agency for international development ,,funds ,,appropriated ,,to ,,the ,,president ,,operating ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,operating ,expenses1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for necessary expenses to support response efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,bilateral economic assistance ,,funds ,,appropriated ,,to ,,the ,,president ,,global ,,health ,,programs ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,global ,health ,programs1 #baa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses for assistance or research to prevent1 treat1 or otherwise respond to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be made available for multi-year funding commitments to incentivize the development of global health technologies1 following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this chapter may be made available for the ,grand ,challenges for ,development program3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,international security assistance ,,department ,,of ,,state ,,nonproliferation1 ,,anti-,,terrorism1 ,,demining ,,and ,,related ,,programs ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for necessary expenses to support response and research efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,multilateral assistance ,,funds ,,appropriated ,,to ,,the ,,president ,,international ,,organizations ,,and ,,programs ,for an additional amount for fiscal year #bjaf for ,international ,organizations and ,programs1 #ac1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag for necessary expenses to support response and research efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases3 ,provided1 ,that section #cjg7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general provisions--this chapter 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #eje4 7a7 ,funds appropriated by this chapter under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 ,international ,organizations and ,programs1 and ,operating ,expenses may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this chapter under such headings to carry out the purposes of this chapter4 7b7 ,funds appropriated by this chapter under the headings ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 and ,repatriation ,loans ,program ,account may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this chapter under such headings to carry out the purposes of this chapter4 7c7 ,the transfer authorities provided by this section are in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 7d7 ,upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred pursuant to the authorities provided by this section are not necessary for such purposes1 such amounts may be transferred back to such appropriations4 7e7 ,no funds shall be transferred pursuant to this section unless at least #ae days prior to making such transfer the ,secretary of ,state or the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 as appropriate1 notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations in writing of the details of any such transfer4 ,,notification ,,requirement #ejf4 ,funds appropriated by this chapter that are made available to respond to the ,zika virus outbreak1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases shall not be available for obligation unless the ,secretary of ,state or the ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations in writing at least #ae days in advance of such obligation4 ,,spend ,,plan ,,requirement #ejg4 ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act and prior to the obligation of funds made available by this chapter to respond to the ,zika virus outbreak1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 shall submit spend plans to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the anticipated uses of funds on a country and project basis1 including estimated personnel and administrative costs3 ,provided1 ,that such plans shall be updated and submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations every #ij days until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and every #ahj days thereafter until all funds have been fully expended4 ,,comptroller ,,general ,,oversight #ejh4 ,of the funds appropriated by this chapter1 up to #ejj1jjj shall be made available to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 to remain available until expended1 for oversight of activities supported pursuant to this chapter with funds appropriated by this chapter3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state and ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 and the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to obligating such funds4 ,,rescission #eji4 ,of the unobligated balances available under the heading ,operating ,expenses in title ,,ix of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7division ,j of ,public ,law #aac-bce71 #aj1jjj1jjj are rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #c ,,general ,,provisions--,,this ,,title ,,extension ,,of ,,authorities ,,and ,,provisions #eaj4 ,unless otherwise provided for by this title1 the additional amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for fiscal year #bjaf are subject to the requirements for funds contained in the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac74 ,,personal ,,service ,,contractors #eaa4 ,funds made available by this title to support response efforts related to the ,zika virus and related health outcomes1 other vector-borne diseases1 or other infectious diseases may be used to enter into contracts with individuals for the provision of personal services 7as described in section #ajd of part #cg of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7#dh ,,cfr #cg4ajd771 within the ,united ,states and abroad1 subject to prior consultation with1 and the notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that such individuals may not be deemed employees of the ,united ,states for the purpose of any law administered by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 ,,designation ,,requirement #eab4 ,each amount designated in this title by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe shall be available 7or rescinded1 if applicable7 only if the ,president subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the ,congress4 ,effective ,date #eac4 ,this title shall become effective immediately upon enactment of this ,act4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,june #i1 #bjae4,karen ,l4 ,haas1,clerk4 ,passed the ,senate ,may #ai1 #bjaf4;,julie ,e4 ,adams1,secretary4